Cockatiels

The Cockatiel makes a friendly and cheerful pet. It has lots of character and is easy to train and teach. They mimic sounds they hear and the males can learn to talk. Cockatiels have been kept as pets since the late 1800's.

Care of the Cockatiel - a cage with the dimensions of _____ is a good size for your Cockatiel. It will be large enough to hold everything needed, including dishes and toys.

Toys - These birds are natural chewers and should be provided with plenty of things to do. Toys can be any-thing from toys purchased at the pet shop to a branch that is taken from a Bottle Brush tree. A daily rotation of a couple of their toys will keep them interested in the surroundings.

Food - a seed designed for small parrots is the best. You can also feed your parrot apple, broccoli, cuttlefish, snow peas, carrots, corn and many other fresh veggies. There are also some native plants that your cockatiel will enjoy :
Eucalypt, acacia, Lucerne, wild oats, veldt grass, bottle brush & wattle. Multi-
Grain bread and hard boiled eggs will make some extra special treats. You
should supply your cockatiel with some dry egg and biscuit as this will help
with their growth.

Worming - your cockatiel (like dogs and cats) can get worms, so it is a good idea to keep it wormed. This is done every 3 months and is a simple process. Just ask one of the friendly staff and they will explain the details to you.

Where to keep your Indian cockatiel - Your Cockateil should be kept in a draught free area and part shade if you are keeping your Cockatiel indoors. It should be kept out of direct air flows - like air conditioners or an open window.