Articles for tag: Cockatiels

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Strange Cockatiel Behavior

Cockatiels are wonderful, friendly pets. Their colorful faces, crests, and cheeks make them popular cage birds, alongside the budgerigar, or budgie parakeet. Unlike the larger parrots, cockatiels are not too loud or noisy, and are easy to manage. Owning a cockatiel can be a big responsibility though, not only for feeding and care, but also ...

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Teaching Your Cocky Cockatiel to Talk

Half the fun of owning a cockatiel is teaching them to talk. You should keep in mind that some individual birds are more adept at talking than others. This is one reason you will really want to get to know and bond with your cockatiel before you try to teach it its first word. Your ...

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How to Stop a Screaming Cockatiel

Having a cockatiel for a pet can be a wonderful thing. There are many bonuses to having these little parrots in your life, but there are some negative aspects too. One of these is that sometimes cockatiels can develop behavior problems. These may stem from a previous owner, or just not knowing how to care ...

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How to Choose Aviary Birds

If you are a bird owner who is looking to expand the number of birds you own, you may be thinking about setting up an aviary to house your birds. Aviaries can be very attractive additions to an apartment, home, or yard, and the birds can be great company. Just remember an aviary can be ...

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Top Ten Cockatiel Gifts of 2006

The time for giving gifts and presents has arrived. Everyone likes to receive gifts, and so does your cockatiel. Here are some gift ideas you can give to your cockatiel to help celebrate the festive season. Note that not any toy will do for your cockatiel. Toys designed for smaller birds will easily be crushed ...