Cockatiels molt (shed old feathers and begin growing new ones) a couple times a year.Ī main health concern for female cockatiels is chronic egg-laying, which can deplete her body of vital minerals and calcium, as well as egg binding, in which the hen is unable to pass an egg. Cockatiels are excellent fliers and need more frequent wing clipping than other parrot species because they are capable of flying not long after having their feathers trimmed. If the sneezing is persistent and/or the discharge is not a clear color, contact your avian veterinarian. It is normal for a cockatiel to sneeze a few times a day to clear out dust or dander from its nares, which might be accompanied by a clear discharge. Cockatiels can be taught to whistle back to you on cue but generally aren’t known for their trained tricks. A female cockatiel might seek out a dark, enclosed area to nest in, such the corner of a cabinet or behind furniture (even if there is no male cockatiel present), so keep these areas off limits. A cockatiel might be inclined to fly down from its cage or playgym onto the floor, so be extra cautious whenever your bird is out of the cage so you don’t step on it and that other pets, such as cats or dogs, cannot get to it. Male cockatiels often seek out mirrors and other reflective items to whistle to. Cockatiels also like toys with hard-plastic elements, such as beads to fiddle with. Toys designed to be destroyed by small beaks are perfect for cockatiels and include pieces of paper, cardboard of soft wood or non-toxic rawhide to chew up. A relaxed cockatiel will have slightly held back crest feathers, as well as fluffed cheek feathers and you might also hear it contentedly grinding its beak. A defensive cockatiel will hold its crest feathers flattened close its head, and it might be especially stressed if it also hisses. Straight-up crest feathers can mean the bird is startled or highly curious. The position of a cockatiel’s crest feathers can tell you its mood.
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