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

Warm weather requires a little extra vigilance on your part to make sure your cockatiel remains comfortable. To help keep your pet cool, keep him

Although it may seem a bit unpleasant to discuss, your bird’s droppings require daily monitoring because they can tell you a lot about his general

A cockatiel requires care every day to ensure his health and well-being. Birds are happiest when they are secure and comfortable in a safe environment.