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Since I just got my cockatiel last week, I’m going to be using a spray bottle instead of taking him into a bowl. How often should you bathe cockatiels, and what temperature should the water be?

This winter seems particularly cold and the hallway where we keep our Cockatiel seems really cold. I checked the temperature yesterday during the day and it was 18 C. I have no idea what it drops to over night but we cover her cage with a sheet to keep her warm.
What is a reasonable temperature [...]

I have a female and male cockatiel that have just mated 2 weeks ago. But, there is no nesting box in the cage OR aviary! I have heard that cockatiels will only mate if there is a nesting box or some sort of nesting tool in their cage. Oh, and if someone can tell me [...]

I took my seven-week old cockatiels to a bird-store to have their wings and nails clipped for the first time. They were excited and very playful yesterday; however, since this morning the older cockatiel has been fluffy and not very active at all. When I attempted to feed him for his morning feeding, he didn’t [...]

I’m thinking of maybe getting a budgie or cockatiel next year. I need to know how much time you need to spend with them per day, though. It’s hard to find a clear answer online. Is an hour enough? Two? Do cockatiels need more quality time or budgies?

My daughter just got a 4 month old cockatiel, it’s very docile and sweet. Should cockatiels be offered fruits and vegies? How long is it considered a baby? At what age should they be offered these things? Can they eat things such as collard greens and spinich? Thank you.

I rescued to cockatiels that have been together a long time, supposedly they are girls, there is a male cockatiel that I am going to be rescueing. Will they be alright together and how should the whole introduction thing go? Any suggestions would be great.

I've had cockatiels all my life and none i've had have dont it.
My boss has a cockatiel and she always stands on one leg. I doubt its hurt, she's always done it.
But is this common for cockatiels. I know other birds do it a lot.

I have 2 male Cockatiels (6 and 7 years old) and a baby female Cockatiel. I want her to bond with me, but she wants to be with the boys. Could this mean she's in heat? How do I get around this?

My cockatiel Charlie is 1 year and 9 months and he still can't say hello. I have tried to repeat it to him several times but he just doesn't say it. Most cockatiels can talk by now but he can't so can someone give me some tips on how to get him to talk.
Please don't [...]