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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…