Cockatiels

[JaeG]

How big is his cage? which one did you buy?

I know that birds need much bigger cages than people think.

Good luck, I'd love a bird but I'd prefer a quiet one. My dad almost bought a bird a few years ago, then realized all the "cool" ones live 50+ years. Told him he could adopt a old one but he decided it wasn't actually a good idea

Female cockatiels are generally very quiet and they are very easy birds to love. Cockatiels have moments during the day when they are active, usually first thing in the morning and late in the afternoon, but a lot of the time they snooze.

They have the intelligent personality without the big beak or loud screeches that pretty much any other parrot species makes. They also don't require you to devote every moment of your day to them like the larger birds do.

I adore our cockatiels and couldn't imagine life without one. No other species of pet bird appeals to me and a lot of that is the noise factor, plus they are so adorable.

Picking him up tomorrow!

Exciting! Can't wait to hear how he's getting on in his new home.

 

[chickentrains]

Female cockatiels are generally very quiet and they are very easy birds to love. Cockatiels have moments during the day when they are active, usually first thing in the morning and late in the afternoon, but a lot of the time they snooze.

They have the intelligent personality without the big beak or loud screeches that pretty much any other parrot species makes. They also don't require you to devote every moment of your day to them like the larger birds do.

I adore our cockatiels and couldn't imagine life without one. No other species of pet bird appeals to me and a lot of that is the noise factor, plus they are so adorable.

I'd like a quiet, but trianable bird. I prefer the larger ones, but small is OK to start. I don't mind a bird who is loud a few times a day, but I don't want a bird being loud 24/7.. would drive me insane

 

[ButtonHoarder]

The best, first thing to teach him is "step up" When he gets used to you, tell him to "step up" while putting your finger against his chest. Give him a little treat when he does it. Repeat it for a little while then give him a break. Do this every day and soon he will be your best friend!

I wouldn’t teach it by putting my finger against his chest. This just makes him uncomfortable and forces him to step up. I taught my budgie to do it by holding out my finger, and putting millet over my finger just out of reach, then if she wants it she has to come onto my finger. I haven’t even had her a month yet and she already wants my finger as a perch!

 

[chickentrains]

I suggest Birdtricks on youtube for your training needs. Follow everything she says, she is wonderful and knows EXACTLY what she is doing.

 

[cinnamoncockatiel]

Thanks, y´all! Very helpful info anywhere.

 

[cinnamoncockatiel]

Thanks, y´all! Very helpful info anywhere.

Autocorrect!
Anywhere = from everyone

 

[cinnamoncockatiel]

Check my Instagram for updates and more on Oscar ~ ducclesandducks_designs

Oscar is doing great. We are going to start training tomorrow.

 

[IttyBittyBirdy]

I would wait to be more hands on until he's settled, atleast a week+. Unless you mean sitting by his cage and talking quietly as training.

 

[cinnamoncockatiel]

I would wait to be more hands on until he's settled, atleast a week+. Unless you mean sitting by his cage and talking quietly as training.

Yes, training = sitting my the cage and reading/talking to him.

My plan ~

Week one ~ Sit by the cage at least an hour a day while reading and quietly talking to him
Week two ~ Put my hand with millet in the cage and stand still as a statue while he takes it
Week three ~ Put the millet above my finger and see if he will eat on my finger or hand
Week four ~ Let him out of the cage to explore and play in the bird room

 

[Catastrophic]

I have kept over 100 lovebirds for over 7 years and they are not very loud and are very good in an urban setting, and are extremely easy to breed. Training is a good idea for a tame bird but no-tame birds do fine. Lovebirds are extremely easy to keep for you can just give them food and water a toy and they will be happy but in my opinion, it is best to keep them in pairs, but beware too many birds will lead to deadly encounters for a few times a week I find a lovebird with it eyes pecked out and dead.