How to Keep a Cockatiel? Detailed Guide to Care Methods and Precautions

Cockatiel generally refers to the cockatiel parrot, also known as the weero, quarrion, or crested parrot, and is one of the most common medium-sized parrots in the world. So how do you keep one?

How to keep a cockatiel?

1. Parrot droppings and feathers are a breeding ground for bacteria in a warm, humid home environment. To ensure the health of the parrot and family members, the cage, perches, and other items the parrot comes into contact with should be cleaned and disinfected regularly.

2. The food fed should mainly be grains, pelleted feed, fresh vegetables, and fruits, but they must be washed and disinfected before being given.

3. In summer, pay attention to indoor ventilation, do not place the birdcage and perches in areas with strong light, give more fresh fruits and vegetables in the feed, and if conditions permit, use an air conditioner or ice cubes to cool the room. When the parrot shows signs of heat, you can spray it with a fine mist of water.

4. Cockatiels kept at home do not have a fixed breeding season. Before estrus, they sing in a distinctive way, fly sideways, and suddenly turn around in flight to show off their flying skills. The male seeks out a nest box, and the female lays one egg every two days, with 4 to 5 eggs per clutch, occasionally up to 8. The chicks hatch in 18 to 19 days, and after about 33 days of initial growth they become young birds, which then still need to be fed by the parent birds for about three weeks.

In addition, if you want to tame a cockatiel, you must be patient and provide food at fixed times and in fixed amounts.