Hello there and welcome to the forum!
Definitely introduce pellets as soon as you can. I've had much better luck with my flock eating pellets if they are kept in separate bowls. You can hand feed your 'tiel a pellet or two as a treat if he/she isn't accepting of them to get him/her interested.
Since cockatiels are native to Australia I wouldn't worry about temperature too much. Just don't put the cage in direct sun. If you see your 'tiel with feathers sleek, holding wings away from the body and beak open/panting, this indicates overheating, which can be relieved with a mist shower from a spray bottle.
Cockatiels don't need grit as they are hookbills. Hookbills hull their seed and grains so they don't need grit to aid in digestion.
Here is an article on food bribery which is a great way to get the bonding process started with your new 'tiel.
Best of luck with your new 'tiel and please let us know how everything goes when you get him/her!
Definitely introduce pellets as soon as you can. I've had much better luck with my flock eating pellets if they are kept in separate bowls. You can hand feed your 'tiel a pellet or two as a treat if he/she isn't accepting of them to get him/her interested.
Since cockatiels are native to Australia I wouldn't worry about temperature too much. Just don't put the cage in direct sun. If you see your 'tiel with feathers sleek, holding wings away from the body and beak open/panting, this indicates overheating, which can be relieved with a mist shower from a spray bottle.
Cockatiels don't need grit as they are hookbills. Hookbills hull their seed and grains so they don't need grit to aid in digestion.
Here is an article on food bribery which is a great way to get the bonding process started with your new 'tiel.
Best of luck with your new 'tiel and please let us know how everything goes when you get him/her!
