I just brought home a cockatiel yesterday & he is very scared. He is in my room & I’m keeping it quiet for him. I gave him space & just sat near his cage for a while reading. He hasn’t eaten anything yet & I don’t think he drank any water either. What can I do to make him feel safe? Is it normal that he isn’t eating or drinking right now? Please give me some advice :(

Hi everyone,

we got my first cockatiel 31.10.2024. Her name is Viki. We got it as a present from my friends. She is from pet shop and as they told me, 4 months old.

We already love her and spending as much time as we can. But we have some worries because she is our first cockatiel we ever had.

So I have several questions, I will be relivied if you can help me out.

1. When we first got it she was for sure under alot of stress and not sleeping first 3 days. Not eating or drinking water. Now is all good, she is eating and drinking, but now she sleeps alot, she takes nap every 1-2h. We are covering her with a black shirt over night with enough airfow between 10PM - 9AM. Is it normal to nap that much?
2. We open the cage almost every day for 4+ hours and she doesn't want out. She is just chilling inside and sometimes we encourage her with "bravo" to get out. Happened twice :D But why she doesnt like freedom?
3. She was very clumsy when flying first few days, now she flies a very little time. How can we encourage to fly more?

She has enough space in cage, enough food, new water every day, never was alone for more than 5h, we spent 80 euros on new toys that are coming soon.

Any other recommendations? I will also upload videos so you can check is she happy and healthy.

Thank you very much <3

https://reddit.com/link/1gnxnuo/video/gizdmfykv10e1/player

I'm starting to do research on cocktiel care as I may want to get a pair in the future. Any helpful tips or info on their care is appreciated as well!!

I recently purchased a Lutino cockatiel (not sure of gender but I believe male). I want someone to help me with cockatiels, learn how to tame them, why it is doing this, diet, cage size, toys and more. If you want to help me, you can message me on Reddit or send me a friend request on Discord.

My Discord: Lestin, if that doesn't work then try reluxy

I have a 5 month old cockatiel who was diagnosed with PBFD and Polyoma virus when he was just 1 m/o. He's fine now; still ill obviously, but living like a normal parrot apart from all the medications. He's still given some NutriBird A21 to prevent weightloss, as the vet suggested, since he's still a bit underweight (71 grams, male).

My problem? Other than that, he only eats millet. I tried pellets, but he only eats a few from my hand and then stops. I tried with other seeds, but he doesn't know how to open them so he instantly drops them. I tried some vegetables, but he only eats pepper seeds and carrot (just a few pieces, then stops). I also tried softening seeds in water for a bit, but he still can't open them.

What can I do? I can't just stop giving him millet since he can't risk losing more weight.

Hey everyone! I’m getting a cockatiel this week but am a little confused with how exactly to feed him!! He’s weaned but young.

I bought some pellets and have lots of veggies to make chop! How much of each does everyone give? How much of each thing per feeding and how many feedings per day? Or can they have a constant supply of food?

I tried to google but just got percentages! If anyone could share that would be great :)

Also how do you wash your veggies for making chop? I’m worried about pesticides :( should i be?

Theres no feathers under his wings, any advice?

can't find any information about it at all

Typing with one hand because she has the other. Went away for a few days (pearl jam concert!) and now I must be under always in case I go away again.

Can I bath 7 week old babby cockatiel
They ar fully feathers And ar flying (some times get zommmies )🤣 So my real question is can I bath them or mist them i will put a photo of them 😍 yes they ar 7 weeks and the did grow rely Quick 😍

Honestly a silly question but I'm just really curious. I've got a 7 month old tiel, definitely a boy as he has molted into his white face and sings september, dibby doos, and cookie cookies! But I've noticed that I've never seen him do heart wings!

Is it just not his style or is it a behavior he might learn later on? He hasn't shown any hormonal bonk-worthy behavior if that's notable.

Excuse his pinfeather flakes, he's a crusty molty boy.

zoro just came back from the vet .. A silicone tube went in his body and they couldnt find the tube 😔 .. going to the vet again next week or if theres any sign of vomitting or any sign of the tube , will immidielty go back .. he came back with this on his neck area/ crop .. is this okay ?

My bird flew away and I could never find her again It's been months but I still can't get over the loss 😞

I miss her everyday

I am also looking for good toys online. Just gotta convince my parents to get those!

I have a very energetic cockatiel who loves going outside. I want to take him out of his carrier while he’s outside. Does anyone know of a good harness brand that won’t hurt or irritate him. I want my baby to be as comfy as possible.

What do all you fine people think is the earliest that you could determine the gender of a cockatiel?