“Can cockatiels eat tomatoes?” “Are tomatoes safe for birds to eat or are they toxic?” A lot of misinformation is spread about the toxicity of tomatoes for cockatiels, especially on Reddit and other forums. Most assume that tomatoes are completely toxic and 1 bite is enough to poison a cockatiel. Read more…
As I write this article, I’m currently dealing with a mice problem in my home. Being a bird owner, like you, it’s risky having these rodents running rampant through the house as they pose a threat to my cockatiel. A few nights ago at 3:21 AM, I heard noises coming Read more…
“Can my cockatiel eat cucumber?” Cucumbers are honoured members of the cucurbit plant family, making them related to melons, pumpkins, and squash. They’re also safe for our cockatiels to eat, which is great news for us cucumber lovers! Cucumbers contain many vitamins, minerals, and nutrients that greatly benefit our cockatiels. Read more…
After reading this beginner-friendly article, you’ll have ALL the information you need to take care of a cockatiel so they can live a happy, healthy, and fulfilling life with you. You’ll learn everything from feeding a nutritious diet to setting up an enriching enclosure. As a fellow cockatiel lover, I Read more…
Can cockatiels eat strawberries? 🍓 “Are strawberries safe for birds or are they toxic?” In short, cockatiels can definitely eat strawberries! They make for a healthy and delicious treat, but should only be fed in moderation. Fruits, including strawberries, should only make up 5% of your cockatiel’s diet. But what Read more…
“Can cockatiels eat bananas?” “Are bananas even safe for birds?” Yes! Bananas are perfectly safe to feed your cockatiel. If you’re a banana lover like me, I’m sure you’re happy to hear that you can share your favourite fruit with your cockatiel! However, fruits must only make up 5% of Read more…
“Can cockatiels eat eggs?” “Are they safe for birds?” Yes! Your cockatiels can eat eggs, but like all treats, they should only be fed in moderation. But what about raw eggs? What about eggshells? Are they all safe as well? And most importantly, how often should you provide eggs to Read more…
High-quality natural wood bird perches are expensive. If you’ve already tried searching for them on Amazon or other online retail sites, you definitely know this already. And in today’s world, it’s getting much more difficult for us to pay these hefty prices. Luckily, there is a cost-effective way to get Read more…
“HELP! My bird is sitting at the bottom of the cage, is he sick”? This is the thought that pops into everyone’s mind when they first see their bird sitting on the cage floor, which is understandable. Although sick birds will sit at the bottom of the cage, healthy birds Read more…
In general, the occasional sneeze is perfectly normal for cockatiels. You should only worry if your cockatiel is sneezing all day or if the sneezes are abnormal. Cockatiels usually sneeze to simply clear dust and debris from their nostrils, which is similar to why we sneeze. But cockatiels can sneeze Read more…