I’ve been raising a cockatiel over the last few months as my new companion. I’ve always wanted one, but this is my first time with one, and we’ve been getting along quite well so far. When I was chatting with a friend the other day who also owns a cockatiel, he was amazed at just … Read more
A friend has recently welcomed their first parrot into their home: a cockatiel. They’ve been getting on great together and he’s been doing really well, taking care of it. As with any new parrot, it’s been a bit of a learning curve getting used to having it around and meeting all of its needs. One … Read more
I’ve had my newest cockatiel for around six months now. She is the chick of a good breeder I know, and it’s been a real joy to have her around the house. She’s quirky, fun, and just great company. I’ve had parrots before, though, so I know that eventually, one thing is coming: molting. After … Read more
I was chatting with some friends the other day and we were comparing notes on our cockatiel’s diets. I said I only ever fed them an exclusive diet of fruit, veg and their regular seeds and pellets. One of my friends suggested that they wouldn’t be getting enough protein in their diet—though I thought they … Read more
My friend and I were discussing the differences between our pet birds the other day, as we own quite different species. I have two cockatiels, and he has an African grey. One thing he’s always loved about his African grey is that it’s quite affectionate and always willing to come over for pets and scratches. … Read more
I was snacking on some almonds the other day as I’ve been trying to eat a little bit healthier—nuts rather than chips to snack! In any case, as I was enjoying them, my cockatiel swooped over and grabbed one before I could stop him. It was gone before I could do anything, and he seemed … Read more