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Wrong! Birds normally flythat’s the way they live in the wild. Along with the cockatiel, although he’s a little bird, will require loads of exercise. That means that he need a spacious cage and a few out-of-the-cage time daily. That means you’ll need to have some patience while he is circling around in the area and please, please leave the windows and the doors shut while he is busy doing that. The bird needs to be supervised for the entire time while he is enjoying his exercise, since he might fall behind furniture and injure himself.
If you’re planning to acquire 1 bird, know about how cockatiels have the emotional intelligence of a 2-year old individual – which means he is needy!
You’ll have to spend at least two hours daily with your pet. That doesn’t mean you’ll need to hang with him for 2 hours, but at least be in close proximity to him for this period of time, he’ll attempt to socialize with you and communicate with you his requirements. You may listen to songs, or read to him or just speak to him. The bird will love to float on you and watch you doing your chores or simply chill.
- They tend to live for quite a long time.
That is a long time. If you can not commit to take good care of a bird for at least 7-10 years, than just do not get it. Purchase a cute, little mouse.
- They do have behavior issues.
Cockatiels like to sing and vocalize, will try to communicate with the birds out and like any other bird, will be particularly noisy in the evenings and in the evenings.
But if they’re not stimulated enough or don’t have a regular, you may end up with a crying bird. The exhausted cockatiel, that does not get the attention that he needs will try to get it by being really loud. And should you not respond properly, this behavior will intensify and will be quite tough to unlearn.
If you don’t have the patience nor the time required to stimulate your bird, then get a fish. It’s better for everybody.
- They want a specialized vet.
Taking good care of the cockatiels is a simple job, however you’ll need to closely watch his desire, his water consumption and also to make sure he has various foods in his diet. Cockatiels are birds of prey so that they will attempt to hide the fact they’re ill until they can not do so anymore. You’ll have to become an expert in your bird’s behavior, carefully watching his routines along with his droppings, since they can tell plenty of your birds’ health.
If he gets sick, you’ll need to locate a physician that has some experience with treating exotic animals, although the majority of the vets are specialised in treating cats and dogs.
- They are delicate birds.
They enjoy a regular – lighting on/out at particular hours, they like a consistency and they do not really like change. Actually, they’re fearful by it. They need someone that could maintain an arrangement and a consistency for extended amounts of time.
Furthermore, they are delicate birds, they occasionally have night frights and will require your immediate attention they may injure themselves.
They aren’t well suited for smaller children. They’re beautiful, sometimes majestic and very friendly- ideal target for kids – but they should be treated with care, so they’re better suited with older kids. So bear this in mind when purchasing one.
If you are able to manage all the above you should be aware that cockatiels are excellent companions, they are quirky and kind and at times empathetic, really pleasant to watch and can entertain you and your guests with beautiful songs and vocalizations. If cared for properly, your bird will become your very best friend.