I came across this site when looking for DIY bird toys

 

Just purchased our first cockatiel (Mo)ied: two months ago and each time I've searched Google to answer questions I have found helpful information here.

 

#1 search result when I Googled 'Cockatiel forum'.

And now I can totally see why this forum is the #1 result Google gave me.

 

I found this site while googling to read up on cockatiel care and sexing. Ended up coming here quite often to learn how to sex my cinnamon pearl before I finally signed up myself

 

Googling for advice and random cockatiel questions, I came across these forums!

 

I Googled in when searching for a cockatiel forum.

There is an Aussie Cockatiel Forum but unfortunately the numbers are very small and at those times when your concerned about your little feathered charges the response times are a bit drawn out.

It seems not enough Aussies have experienced the joy of keeping these little birds.
We had budgies growing up but as an adult I got my first cockatiel and got hooked on their affectionate natures and outgoing personalities and have had a cockatiel in my househould ever since.

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I was searching for training advices and stuff and saw this website. I loved it and decided to join it.

 

I searched "cockatiel forum" on google. This one was the first result and seemed active.

 

I joined talk budgie first being I had two the I joined here then talk parrot, and talk parrotlets

 

I typed "cockatiels" into the search box in Tapatalk and there you were.

 

I found you on google :grey tiel:

 

I found you through a search engine. I am the happy parent of a 5 year old cockatiel named JoJo. I've had him for about 3 weeks now. His original mamma worked full time and had little time for him. I'm the happiest new mom on the block and will talk more about our journey in other threads.

 

I also found this forum using Google. I was searching to see which branches and foods are ok for my tiels to have and here I am. Lots of great information here, thanks to all who contribute!

 

I found you using google! Thanks!

 

I LOVE my birds and want to do well with them. HELP!

I am glad I found this site. I have a new little male, Petey. He is 11 months old and we brought him home about 10 days ago. We have two hens who live in another cage in my sons room. The hens were sweet as could be from the moment they came home. My little Petey pecks at me and hisses. I realize this is because it's a brand new home, new cage, new smells, new people, etc. He will let me pick him up, so I take him out 3 times a day for about 30 minutes and let him sit on my shoulder or my chest. Sometimes he lets his guard down and lets me pet him, but usually he hisses at me and tries to bite.
My intuition is that this will pass as long as I can be patient. The GOOD NEWS (I think) is that this morning when I got up, I said my usual "Good morning sweet Petey" etc., then went in to take a shower. Out of nowhere he started chattering and let out a few whistles, even a wolf call and I have NO IDEA where he might have learned that. I assume this is a good sign.
I cannot whistle to save my life. I realize I've crammed a lot of info here, but can anyone explain to me what might be going on with him and what I can do to help him feel happier and to help us bond? ALSO, what is best for "food bribery?"
I just adore him. THANKS! earl:

 

Uh-Oh

I realize my last post should have been on a different page. I found y'all through a Google search. Thanks!:wf cinnamon::wf cinnamon:

 

New to the List

I have had birds now for many years and my 14 year old Bird Al died a few weeks ago. I had a bird named Harley that was alone in his cage at that point (he is a cockatiel) and his whole life he had cagemates. He is 7 years old. He was going through some trauma after Al died. Al was a fancy grey, Harley is just a regular old grey bird.

So my significant other felt that Harley should have a mate, so we got an Albino Cockatiel and named her Oona. They are doing great getting along. We got her from a private breeder in our area, about an hour drive away from our house. I was concerned with genetic problems that may be present with Albinos, but the breeder stated that she had bred an albino father with a grey female and that helped with any genetic problems that may cause health issues later.

Oona is three months old and pretty much all she does is eat, A LOT and sleep. She however is developing a quick fondness for seeds...I have tried putting vegetables in there and some dried greens. She loves millet and the dried greens but also is showing a great fondness for sunflower seeds. My old bird Al was seed addicted and no matter how I tried, he would not eat pellets. I am trying to avoid that with her. I also have been putting in some thawed frozen vegetables, peas and carrots. The breeder had her on them at her house. One other thing, when we got her from the breeder, she was totally hand trained and cuddly. I have tried to work with her and she is not working with me as she did the other lady. Did she already bond to the breeder? Also my male is becoming less friendly and more protective of her. I realize if they are bonded eventually as mates (he already sings to her and shows off), that they might be less friendly towards us. Is this always the case?

Thanks!

Tammy

PS. Nice to meet everyone. Thank you for having me. :umbrella too:

 

I found Talk Cockatiels because I really needed help with my cockatiel

 

this site how i found it

i found it purely by accident but im so glad i did i love it:grey tiel:

 

I googled and found you!

 

I was googling cockatiel information and this forum came up.

 

Good Ol Google. Glad I found ya!

 

The Talk Budgie website

 

I've just had a baby cockatiel and searched for tips etc on google and found this forum, so glad I did :cinnamon:

 

I was looking for answers online to Bonnie and Clydes nesting issues led me here.