Cockatiel
Care Sheet
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: Live in pairs or flocks in the wild. Can be kept alone with human interaction
Lifespan: 10 to 15 years
Adult Size: 32cm | Adult Weight: 90-100g
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 to a branch or your hand when taking them out. Do not grab them.
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
