One of the most common accidents that befalls bird owners is that a fully flighted bird (one with untrimmed wings) escapes through an open door

At least once a year, your cockatiel will lose his feathers. Don’t be alarmed, because this is a normal process called molting. Many pet birds

Cockatiels are among the fastest flying pet birds. Their sleek, slender bodies give them an advantage over larger birds, such as Amazons and African greys.

Cockatiels and other parrots need to have their nails clipped occasionally to prevent the nails from catching on toys or perches and injuring the bird.

You can bathe your bird in a variety of ways: mist him lightly with a clean spray bottle filled with plain warm water, allow him

Cockatiels have played an important role in the creation of pelleted, or formulated, diets for all pet birds. In the early 1980s, researchers at the

Now that we’ve looked at foods that are good for your bird, let’s look briefly at those that aren’t. Among those foods considered harmful to

Along with providing fresh foodstuffs at least twice a day, you will need to provide your cockatiel with fresh, clean water twice a day to

According to avian veterinarian Gary Gallerstein, birds require vitamins A, D, E, K, B1, B2, niacin, B6, B12, pantothenic acid, biotin, folic acid, and choline

Other pets can be harmful to your cockatiel’s health, too. A curious cat could claw or bite your bird, a dog could step on him

Unfortunately, potential dangers to a pet bird don’t stop with the furniture and accessories. A variety of fumes can overpower your cockatiel, such as those

The phrase “Curiosity killed the cat” could easily be rewritten as “Curiosity killed the cockatiel.” These inquisitive little birds seem to be able to get