Cockatiel (Hand Reared) CB23

Cockatiel


Care Sheet

Cockatiel (Hand Reared) CB23

Known to be very friendly birds who are fond of their owners and enjoy spending time outside the cage with them
 

Colours: Cockatiels have a grey body with a lighter chest and abdomen, white on the wings and yellow and white on the face– they have orange cheeks. They are also bred in various other colours, such as; Pied, Cinnamon, Pearl, whiteface.

Housing: The recommended cage size for a cockatiel is 96cm L x 72cm D x 72cm H or (L 2x wingspan, D/H
1.5x wingspan) with 10% additional per extra bird.

Lifespan: 10 to 25 years +

Adult Size: 30-34cm | Adult Weight: 90-100g

HOUSING YOUR COCKATIEL

The recommended cage size for a cockatiel is  96cm L x 72cm D x 72cm H or (L 2x wingspan, D/H

1.5x wingspan)  with 10% additional per extra bird. Cockatiels require lots of cage toys and perches in order to gain enrichment. They also enjoy mirrors and will sing to themselves. They do require handling every day at least once a day.

Cockatiels are intelligent animals and enjoy enrichment through cage accessories.

Toys should be provided for which enable the bird to remain occupied. Allow plenty of perches to climb on and swing toys.  Use different sized perches to allow your birds feet to stay healthy.

HOUSING YOUR COCKATIEL

The recommended cage size for a cockatiel is  96cm L x 72cm D x 72cm H or (L 2x wingspan, D/H

1.5x wingspan)  with 10% additional per extra bird. Cockatiels require lots of cage toys and perches in order to gain enrichment. They also enjoy mirrors and will sing to themselves. They do require handling every day at least once a day.

Cockatiels are intelligent animals and enjoy enrichment through cage accessories.

Toys should be provided for which enable the bird to remain occupied. Allow plenty of perches to climb on and swing toys.  Use different sized perches to allow your birds feet to stay healthy.

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HANDLING YOUR COCKATIEL

Cockatiels are very social birds and should be handled daily– especially if housed alone. Try to make their time out of the cage enriching by focusing on your bird when it is out. You can train your bird to fly to you with treats and toys and set up perches around the home for your bird to fly to.

Always allow your bird to step on a branch or your hand when taking them out. Do not grab them.
 

Cockatiel Care Sheet

GENERAL CARE

Order: Passeriformes
Origin: Australia
Size: 32cm
Adult Weight: 90-100g
Lifespan: 10 to 25 years
Housing: Live in pairs or flocks in the wild. Can be kept alone
Young: Chicks
Sexual Maturity: 6 to 12 months
Incubation Period: 18 days
Birth Weight: 5-10g
Breeding Season: All year round

GENERAL CARE

Order: Passeriformes
Origin: Australia
Size: 32cm
Adult Weight: 90-100g
Lifespan: 10 to 25 years
Housing: Live in pairs or flocks in the wild. Can be kept alone
Young: Chicks
Sexual Maturity: 6 to 12 months
Incubation Period: 18 days
Birth Weight: 5-10g
Breeding Season: All year round

Cockatiel Care Sheet
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HEALTH CHECK

  • Signs of flight are normal
  • Moves normally and no signs of lethargy
  • The beak aligns correctly and has no signs of over growth
  • The vent is clear
  • The bird is alert
  • The bird is acting normally and there are no signs of isolation from other birds
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SHOPPING LIST

  • An aviary or suspended cage
  • Perches and swings
  • Water dish and feed bowl
  • Cleaner & disinfectant
  • Cage cover for night time use
  • A lock for the cage
  • Seed / Pellets/ Veg

SHOPPING LIST

  • An aviary or suspended cage
  • Perches and swings
  • Water dish and feed bowl
  • Cleaner & disinfectant
  • Cage cover for night time use
  • A lock for the cage
  • Seed / Pellets/ Veg
Cockatiel Care Sheet