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Cockatiel Tail Bobbing: Should You Be Worried?

This is what a cockatiel looks like while tail bobbing: You can see that with each breath taken, the tail makes a jolting up and down motion. This tail bobbing behaviour can vary from slight bobbing to very intense bobbing.  This article explains why cockatiels bob their tails and whether or Read more…

By Joseph Calabrese, 11 monthsMarch 5, 2023 ago
Why Is My Cockatiel Shaking?
Bird & Parrot Behaviour

Why Is My Cockatiel Shaking? (8 Reasons)

Looking over to see that your cockatiel is shaking can be a confusing sight.  It can prompt thoughts like: “Why is my cockatiel shaking?” “Are they cold?” “Are they sick?” When seeing new and odd behaviours, it would be weird not to ask these things. I’m here today to help Read more…

By Joseph Calabrese, 11 monthsMarch 3, 2023 ago
How to cut a cockatiels nails
General Care

How To Cut A Cockatiels Nails The Right Way (Step-By-Step)

One of the best parts of cockatiel ownership is having the honour and privilege to cut their lovely nails. Yeah, not really. It’s not fun at all, in fact, cutting a cockatiel’s nails is probably the task we owners dread doing the most. Although we can always take our cockatiels Read more…

By Joseph Calabrese, 11 monthsMarch 1, 2023 ago
best bird toys for conures
Toys and Activities

17 BEST Bird Toys For Conures (2023)

Need a new toy to keep your conures entertained but unsure of which is the best one? Below are 17 of the best bird toys for conures, each hand-picked to ensure they promote either foraging, shredding, climbing, or puzzle solving! No matter which of the 17 toys you choose, they Read more…

By Joseph Calabrese, 11 monthsMarch 1, 2023 ago
General Care

6 Ways To Stop Chronic Egg-Laying In Birds

Is your bird popping out more eggs than what is normal for its species? If so, you could have a chronic egg-laying problem on your hands. It’s normal for a female bird to lay eggs, but laying too many eggs can cause a range of problems, including malnutrition and calcium Read more…

By Joseph Calabrese, 11 monthsFebruary 22, 2023 ago
General Care

Egg Bound Cockatiels – Causes, Symptoms, & Prevention

If you have a female cockatiel, you NEED to be aware of the egg-binding condition. Egg binding is a serious medical illness that prevents a female bird from laying an already-developed egg.  In other words, the egg gets stuck inside the bird’s body. This article leverages multiple trustworthy sources to Read more…

By Joseph Calabrese, 11 monthsFebruary 19, 2023 ago
Bird & Parrot Behaviour

9 Key Differences Between Male & Female Cockatiels

Of course, a DNA test is the only way to be 100% certain about whether your cockatiel is a male or a female. However, there are other ways you can identify your cockatiel’s sex without a DNA test. These methods are less reliable, but they can still give you a Read more…

By Joseph Calabrese, 11 monthsFebruary 17, 2023 ago
Bird & Parrot Behaviour

Should You Get A Male Or Female Cockatiel?

Which cockatiel makes a better pet? Male or female? Does it even matter? In general, it won’t make a difference whether you get a male or female cockatiel as they both require the same dietary, housing, financial and attention needs. However, there are a few differences that might make you Read more…

By Joseph Calabrese, 11 monthsFebruary 16, 2023 ago
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Bird & Parrot Behaviour

4 Tricks To Stop Your Cockatiel From Screaming

Spoiler alert: You’re never going to get a totally silent bird. Cockatiels are naturally noisy as it’s how they communicate with their flock. Dealing with a bit of screaming is just part of being a parrot owner. But excessive screaming for hours on end is NOT natural cockatiel behaviour and Read more…

By Joseph Calabrese, 11 monthsFebruary 15, 2023 ago
Toys and Activities

10 Most Enriching Macaw Toys In 2023

The best macaw toys can withstand the bite of a powerful beak. Macaws have one of the strongest beaks in the parrot world, so their toys must be made tough and durable, but also provide proper enrichment. Below is a review of the 10 most enriching macaw toys on the Read more…

By Joseph Calabrese, 11 monthsFebruary 12, 2023 ago

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About The Author:

Hi, I've been a cockatiel carer since 2020 and since then, I've learnt and extensively researched so much about their needs, behaviours, and generally how to give them a good life in our homes!

Using my own experience, the experience of other parrot owners, and the advice of vets, professional bird trainers, and other reliable sources, I aim to share everything about parrot care in a way that's easy to digest.

"Helping to improve the lives of pet birds and their dedicated carers"

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