Cockatiel Care Guide | Everything You Need To Know! | BirdNerdSophie

[@amytrn1555]

the way you carry yourself and speak so articulately gives you such an intelligent demeanor. not relevant to the video but just something i noticed HAHA

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Haha thanks for your kind words Amy! 🦜❤

[@MusicLoverMN]

Very true I was impressed by that as well

[@miralabualjadail4206]

U must be American

[@wakeupfeelinggreateveryday1723]

it is relevant! ty

[@A_J56k]

The KZbinr’s eye are very large it is actually kind of adorable

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Lol I suppose this one of the nicer comments I have received about my eyes! I am visually impaired so my glasses are quite magnified. I mostly get mean comments about it so that’s for saying something nice.

[@ShadmanHamzah]

I didn't notice that until you pointed that out. My brain was on the tips and the equally cute birds.

[@BirdNerdSophie]

@@ShadmanHamzah thank you 😊

[@soap9781]

@@ShadmanHamzah same lol

[@simplyroyaleoldaccthenewis3596]

@@BirdNerdSophie really ur literally so pretty

[@L1teralRock]

My aunt gave me her cockatiel and im watching this video for tips on how to care for them. thank you for this

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Hope you find it useful 😊

[@abcdefg062]

I'm not super far into the video, but how can I ensure that if I were to get two, they are both males so there will be no breeding?

[@L1teralRock]

@@abcdefg062 unfortunately lost my bird around 2 years ago, he flew off and I was devastated. I wouldn't know how to help you.

[@tvgleaf]

This person deserves more subs. So informative!

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Aw thank you for your kind words and thanks for watching! 😊🦜

[@miamimouse3167]

@@BirdNerdSophie I subscribed

[@guymaxima]

Such a good review. One of the best I have seen so far. I did subscribe as this lady deserves it. I wonder how to deal with bird droppings on our shoulders? I will be getting my cockateil next week (a hand fed one) and I was just wondering if the droppings were will be an issue if I leave her free to fly everywhere in the house? Can someone help me on this subject?

[@hanswolpertinger7033]

Thank you so much for this video. I never thought I would be a bird dad. I went to a pet store today with the intention of buying a pair of hermit crabs, but I absolutely fell in love with a cockatiel that I met. I knew the moment that he pressed his head against the cage, asking me to pet him, that we were meant for each other. Due to a big purchase earlier in the week, I couldn't afford to pay for him and his essentials outright, so I paid part of it and I will be picking up my little friend at the end of the week. I've already decided to name him Winston. He doesn't know it yet, but he's about to be welcomed into a loving home with a companion for the rest of his life

[@BirdNerdSophie]

That sounds like how our Pickles chose us - asking us in for scritches! 💙 I love the name choice - what a lucky bird he is!

[@Raven-xe8mp]

not anymore... I purchased him earlier ;D)

[@minilamma4879]

Awww! Good luck on your bird owning journey. And if you don’t mind sharing, where did you get your bird from?

[@judyyoung5627]

I raised these birds for years and they are wonderful to have. I had one to live for 30 years.

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Hi Judy, yes they are amazing birds and wow that's a great age! 💙🦜😊

[@barbara_guapp0358]

What did you feed it and give it to drink??

[@angelapietras1235]

I have two cocktails in a large aviary outside they are both turning 30 years old this year they are both males and are very healthy they dig in the grass at the bottom of the aviary and are very close to each other I live in Newzealand so the climate suits them perfectly I love watching them flying about lovely pets.

[@BirdNerdSophie]

That's very impressive! They sound very happy! 🦜

[@willyandolya3741]

Every future Cockatiel owner needs to see this video. Informative and honest. This gives the exact understanding of what to expect and how to care for your bird. I took some additional notes for our bird's diet. Thank you 😃

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I love educating people on parrot care this makes me very happy! :)

[@jyotsnachristi990]

​@@BirdNerdSophieyou showed us breakfast... What about lunch and supper? How many times should one feed the bird??

[@BirdNerdSophie]

@@jyotsnachristi990 we feed twice a day - my video ‘what my conure eats in a day’ which was very recent shows this (the cockatiels get a very similar meal schedule!)

[@jyotsnachristi990]

​@@BirdNerdSophiethank you

[@laurelllewis3437]

The Last Time I Had a Cockatiel on my Shoulder Was When I Went to a Butter Fly 🦋 Farm With One of My Friends and There Were Cockatiels There One of Them Landed on Me and Wanted attention 😊 Can't Remember if it Was a Boy or a Girl it allowed Me To Stroke it it Was a Really Cute Moment and that Was a Long Time ago

[@BirdNerdSophie]

That's so cool :)

[@mariahadams1049]

I had my first one at age 4.. she indeed was easy to care for and amazing

[@mf6150]

This was the first video I watched when I was looking into getting a bird! I now have a girl cockatiel named willow,I've had her for two years and she an abosulte angel! I took all ur advice and recommendations and she is the happiest girl! Thank u💗

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Thank you so much for watching my video! Sounds like you’re doing a great job with Willow 💙😊

[@Hannah-tj2ev]

I am so grateful for this video. I've had my little man a few days and I've picked up a lot of useful tips to keep him happy. Thank you 😊

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Glad you liked it 💙😊

[@RealLpsAngelEyesOfficial]

Thank you so much for this information! My birthday is coming up, and I am currently getting ready to get a cockatiel as my gift. I've taken care of a small sparrow rescue bird for a week, and don't know too much on how to completely take care of a bird. This is really helpful, and I can't thank you enough.

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Glad you found it useful! 😊

[@gachaari508]

Same but the thing is I don’t really know if I’m actually getting it for my birthday, but I’m getting ready anyways

[@bryannac8541]

Thank you so much for the info! I would love to have a cocktail one day and I like to keep up on knowledge so that when the time comes I am prepared. Your birds seem so sweet and I can tell that you have created such a beautiful bond with them!

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Ah thank you so much for your kind words! 🙂💕🦜

[@matthewfajardo8461]

I love everything you said in the first few minutes :: do your research, no matter how many times you read or hear birds are a mess it doesn’t sink in till you’re in it. It’s a revolving cycle of a messssssss 😮dander poop cage linings the floors water bowls your walls lol :: but we love our tiels, so we put up with it.

[@kns1212]

I’m so glad I stumbled upon this video. One of my birds had “night frights” for the first time the other night and I’ve been wondering ever since if I did something wrong. Glad to know it’s not abnormal and that I can do things to try and prevent them from happening. Thanks!

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Glad you found it useful! They’re definitely a down side of living with cockatiels but we can try to minimise them!

[@mattbendzinski4945]

Good to see that these beauties have some issues as well as the wonderful things. Too many people get pets without knowing the tough things and then try to get of them....super great video.

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Thank you so much for watching 🥰

[@SoaringWingsTrainingLTD]

Your voice is so nice to listen to!

[@SoaringWingsTrainingLTD]

Also, awesome vid! I didn’t realise you had a KZbin channel too ☺️ I follow you on insta☺️

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Lol thank you for the voice comment! 😂 I follow you guys too on mine and the flock’s account! Love seeing your flock and your tiels free flying! Ours are scared of their own shadows so I can’t see that happening any time but they fly around the house at speed lol! 🐣

[@talaeditss]

I know I’m watching this 3 years later after posted 😅 but you are very helpful and I’m getting a cockatiel next week 😊

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Glad it was helpful! 💙🥰

[@samlovesbudgies4673]

I just released that in the background you had the t bar parrot and I’m getting one for my cockatiel so that’s good

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Awesome! Good choice! 😀

[@samlovesbudgies4673]

@@BirdNerdSophie thank you

[@Danielle38433]

I've Had my Cockatiel for 2 weeks now and i didn't do my research before getting him so this helps a lot

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Glad you found it useful!

[@Marwahx]

Im a new owner of these Cockatiels so I'm trying my best to learn what is good for them and what is not. And this Video is Really helpful!! ❤️ Thank you ☺️

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Glad it was helpful! 😊💙🦜

[@Marwahx]

Omg Hi thanks for reading my comment! My dad actually bought these Cockatiels as a gift for my mom since it was their24th Anniversary! ❤️ And mom always wanted a cockatiel bird

[@BirdNerdSophie]

@@Marwahx you're welcome - thanks for taking the time to watch my video! That's cute 💙

[@feelingfroggy7529]

I have been wanting one for a while now but I have to wait to I move to a bigger home

[@BirdNerdSophie]

It’s always good to wait to ensure you can give the bird the best life possible! ☺️

[@feelingfroggy7529]

@@BirdNerdSophie tyvm for letting me know😁

[@jamesguild2152]

I've watched this video like 4 times lol I love it💝💖💞

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Aw thanks for watching James! 😊💙🦜

[@yourl0calfre4k]

Ooo the video is 7 months old and so is my cockatiel

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Ah that’s so cute! What colouration is your cockatiel?

[@yourl0calfre4k]

@@BirdNerdSophie it has a grey body wither a yellow head and belly, quite common but I love her 😌✋

[@yourl0calfre4k]

With a*

[@BirdNerdSophie]

@@yourl0calfre4k So cute! :)

[@ThatOddChickenHippie]

This channel is great for my research before getting myself a cockateil! My dad highly recommends them; says they were the loviest birds he's ever had. The only one he ever had to rehome was Keystone, and that was because he got SUPER jealous when they brought baby me home and would always land on my face, bite me, pull pacifiers out of my mouth, ect. Keystone had been totally free-roam for years before, and they felt it would be too cruel to cage him when he wasn't used to it, so they gave him to my dad's friend so he could still visit him. He lived a full and happy life, but my dad still misses him.

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Thanks so much for your kind words! 💙 Some birds really struggle with change, but I'm glad he lived a happy and full life!

[@amberstec5296]

i swear I have been thinking about getting a cockatiel but have been looking LITERALLY almost everything that say Cockatiel, until I found this and I gotta have to say YOU are so informative and specific, I also like how you explain the consequences about certain objects for your bird like (Dowel Perches), and how the cage, toys, diet, etc help your cockatiel have a nice healthy life.

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Hi Amber, thanks so much for your kind words - I’m glad you enjoyed my video 💙😊

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Such a good video, you also got some of the best clips of how naughty and silly the boys can be!

[@BirdNerdSophie]

If only we had the camera rolling 24/7, we would get some crazy clips 😂

[@seanduggan4944]

COOL COWBOY BEEBOP POSTER! COOL VIDEO NICE SETUP, LOVELY BIRDS .

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Thank you 😊

[@_sh7]

Ohhh god thank you so much you beautiful such a gorgeous big eyes they look like two big diamonds I am in love , I really was needing this video it’s been week since the idea of getting a cute pet pop in my head and I finally found your channel 🤍.

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Glad you found it useful 😊

[@oldperson6482]

This is so informative! You’ve helped a lot, and I’m getting a cockatiel soon. This is great! Thank you so much!

[@BirdNerdSophie]

I’m glad you found it useful 🥰

[@tasabeh_allah1111]

Very very beautiful cocktails

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Thank you! 🐣

[@yzzavillarin3392]

and also, I love your birds! They're so cute especially when they take a bath! I wish my cockatiel would do that to! Because he won't let me spray him

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Thank you! They can be naughty when they want to be but they re just so cute! 😍 If you look in the video description at the bottom, there's a link to bathing training by Birdtricks which might help to get your little one interested in baths! My boys never liked the spray bottle but with time, patience and a little training, they usually accept it now. They seem to only prefer it one a week (because they are smelly little boys haha!) but I also respect when they just aren't in the mood so I don;t force them! They sometimes self bathe in their water bowls but not often!

[@drewledson2944]

Watching your videos has given my Cockatiel a happier life. His diet, cage, toys and foraging have all improved.

[@BirdNerdSophie]

So glad you find my videos useful 😊

[@ThePanashe71]

Your birds are absolutely gorgeous!

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Thank you so much! 😍💙

[@samlovesbudgies4673]

This video was helpful thanks

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Glad you found it useful 😊

[@gustav2933]

Birds are creatures of which you need patience, I have a dog who is terrified of their shadow, and now she’ll go up to other people!

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Totally agree! Time and patience are key to having a happy bird! Glad your dog is more confident now!

[@gustav2933]

Thanks! I am hoping to get a cockatiel soon! This helped a lot!

[@BirdNerdSophie]

@@gustav2933 glad I could help! Let me know if you have any questions! 😊

[@gustav2933]

Ok, I subbed to!

[@BirdNerdSophie]

@@gustav2933 thank you so much, I really appreciate it 🦜😊

[@Vampxyzz]

This video has the perfect balance of information and wholesomeness

[@BirdNerdSophie]

You are so sweet, thank you! 💙

[@xaxolotl5437]

This was super helpful! I'm getting a Cockatiel soon and I've only ever owned Parakeets, so this video helped a lot! Thank you, and I'll make sure to subscribe to you!

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Glad you found it useful 😊 thanks for subscribing 💙

[@sylviekins]

Cockatiels are amazing and beautiful! 💕

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Absolutely! So underrated too!

[@alllevelwithaminuteleft9762]

You both rock and roll! We just got our first fella and are clueless. This video is exactly what we needed. The whole family has watched it and now we are rewatching it to catch everything. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise!!

[@BirdNerdSophie]

I’m glad you and the family have found it useful! 😊💙

[@HeleenAbramson1234]

I have tried various Fruits and vegetables. No luck. They do love sunflower seeds and also the fresh flowers I bring them

[@HeleenAbramson1234]

I am also trying to breed them. Frankie, the American male is very talkative. Golds, the female lutile,is not as talkative. I have a wooden breeding box and try to entice them to enter,so far no luck

[@HeleenAbramson1234]

Golda rather.

[@HeleenAbramson1234]

I cover their cage at night and shut the light

[@krisp422]

Thank you for the awesome vid! AND Dope bebop poster!

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Haha thank you, glad you enjoyed! 😊

[@candicet5973]

This will be super helpful for my new cockatiel coming soon so I'm rewatching it again 😃😃

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Haha yah! So exciting!

[@SamuelRodriguezzzz]

My cockatiels are the cutest thing ever! I got them today!

[@BirdNerdSophie]

So exciting! What colouration are they?!

[@yaj5806]

Nice video thanks for the info. Im planning on getting a cocktail to keep my quaker some company. 👍👍👍

[@BirdNerdSophie]

That’s awesome, thanks for watching 😊

[@brindakr7164]

Superb video.... Very helpful tips for taking care of cockteil... Thanks heaps👍😍

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Thank you so much for watching 😊💙🦜

[@dorisbergmann3700]

Oscar is listening of all your podcasts xxx

[@aiaiaiyourlittlebutterfly.mp4]

Underrated channel ❤️ thanks for these tips; I have a flock of budgies and I had to take responsibility to raise a cockateil due to some reasons .. and I had very less knowledge about them.. thank you so much ❤️

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Thank you o much for watching! 😁💙

[@lauracontino269]

Youre amazing! I always share your videos when I get birdie questions ❤

[@BirdNerdSophie]

thank you 😍💙

[@poppygoodyear4917]

I have done loads of research and are picking up 2 lovely cockatiels tomorrow! This video was so informative thank you!!!

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Glad it was helpful! 🥰

[@poppygoodyear4917]

@@BirdNerdSophie I’ve had them for a day now, the previous owners were very neglecting and rough with them and they had quite a plain cage so I am working on gaining their trust and I have ordered a bunch of things off your Amazon list for them 👍💕

[@BirdNerdSophie]

@@poppygoodyear4917 I'm so glad they you have taken them in - it sounds like they are going to be so loved! Thank you so much for using my link! I really appreciate it! 💙

[@ornithologydude8649]

@@poppygoodyear4917 good luck!

[@varieapple4825]

I just got a cockatiel, I had no idea what to do and I came around this now my cockatiel is healthy thanks to this video

[@BirdNerdSophie]

I’m glad you found it useful 😊

[@BrianneMatthewsOfficial]

your birds are so cuteee 🥺💕

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Thank you :) They use their cuteness to get what they want lol!

[@anitaberendsen2425]

Great video. I'm in this birds for about 30 years and know the discussion parakeet or cockatoo. And I recently saw a documentary where they did DNA testing. It came out that it is a very own type that does not fall under the other 2. I can live with that, because they are really unique!

[@BirdNerdSophie]

They are such amazing creatures! Thanks for watching!

[@yvonnemathis1183]

Well that was a very good video. I previously had a Cockatiel but really didnt remember all the different things that were going to wear me out. I was contemplating taking in a pair that someone just doesnt have time for. I live alone with my one kitty that is not a problem for a bird, so I do have time , so to speak to spend with them. I just dont know if I'm adequate enough for them. Thank you for the video.

[@BirdNerdSophie]

I’m glad you found the video useful! Why wouldn’t you be adequate enough? The fact that you’re researching shows you care!

[@sewagerat3489]

Hello, I am planning on getting my own cockatiel and this video helped me a lot! Thank you, I wish luck and good blessings to all future bird keepers! ^^

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Glad it was helpful! 💙😁

[@e1n697]

Thank you so much for taking the time to make all of these videos, this one is especially helpfull for me. I'm very much a noob when it comes to keeping birds, I started in October last year :P Now perhaps I heard wrong...but I think you said "people being apprehensive" about feeding fresh vegetable and fruits, if one can't do this...then one is unfit to keep the animal in question. I fed my finches seeds exclusively, but that was from a point of not knowing any better. Now I do, and there is no way I will ever go back to just feeding seeds again. Granted I can only speak from experience (short as it is) with the finches, but they seem more vibrant, more content and I feel the flock is just happier overall. I just got 2 cockatiels 5 days ago, and abviously this is a completly different caliber of bird. I spend time with all my birds, I sit and talk to them, maybe eat fruits or veggies while I also offer chop to the birds. The idea is that I eat what they eat, unsure if this makes a difference...but the idea is thatthey can watch me do my thing, and not be on full alert and attentive to the birds every second. Pretend that I'm busy with my own stuff, so they get to watch me a lot. I will leave the cage door open to the cockatiels, so they can come out if they want to. So far, things have gone well. Or at least as well as can be expected, perhaps in a month or two they will be fully setteled in here. I think the fact that I already had finches helps, they are used to me now and do not scare as long as I move slow and gentle around them :) Now I have a few animals, but I think perhaps the birds are on top of my list if I had to pick a favourite. And this is mainly because they can do what I always wished I could do....fly :D

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Thanks so much for watching! I'm doing my best toe educate owners on the importance of a fresh diet, but there's so much misinformation out there that it can be hard to break down barriers!

[@e1n697]

@@BirdNerdSophie Indeed, most people really know little to nothing about birds and their needs, and so we go with the "package deal" from a local pet shop. I learned early on with aquarium fish that I usually knew a lot more then the person selling, and ever since then I try to do my own research. I find a few good and reliable sources, and then I brows others now and then...but I am looking to find my "go toos", it takes a while to plow through the bs. I would say my learning curve in birds have been rather steep, but I'm willing to go above and beyond to learn and understand. And I like most people dislike to be told I do things wrong, but sometimes I do...and don't even know it. So yeah, we need people who know, who has the experience and the guts to let us now we are failing when we do :)

[@lynlockley3336]

hi i have a 2 wek old buddgie the mothe flue away i have been giveing this babby soft food every 2 hours is there anything i need to know

[@GhOsTComplexity]

Thanks for an excellent video. I used to have a budgie when I was a child. Now I decided it was time to have a long-coveted cockatiel. I've had him for a month. Absolutely adore him. Very helpful advice and insights

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Thanks for your kind words! They are the funniest, sweetest little birds! Let me know if you have any questions! 🦜💛

[@BonnysOneStepAhead]

Coool video, really amazed to know that they produce dust...but they look damn cute...take care dear

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Thank you, yes they are messy little creatures but I wouldn't change them for the world! Hope you are well! :)

[@cassiebunfill9144]

I had a cockatiel growing up that whistle the Andy Griffith song. she was so cool ♥️

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Adorable! :)

[@Britt5286]

Dont mind me just making a list to show my parents that I've done lots of research to get a cocktail 👉😀👉 Edit: or any other bird 😗

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Haha feel free to send my questions my way! :)

[@ted5343]

Omgggg me toooooo

[@aligator6823]

Ha ha me toooooooooo!

[@iamnotamango]

how dare u call me out like that xD

[@soap9781]

we got 4 parakeets but it didnt really work and now we are trying to sell them but we cant just sell cuz we need to give them to someone who will care and not separate them.

[@khaledaparvin8967]

I like that how you have tried to comment everyones comment not like other youtubers The problem with other youtubers sre they don't reply to our comments we write 10 pages but no reply But in your case you try to reply to everyone everyone should learn lesson from you 🤗🤗🤗 See I told you all that she is very kind She replyed me hope you all and bird nerd shopie a awsome day

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Hi Khaleda! Thank you for your comment! I try my best to reply to everyone as if someone has gone to the effort of watching my video and commenting, they deserve a reply! The only time I don’t is of people write mean comments, or sometimes KZbin doesn’t tell me when I have new comments! Hope you are safe and well! 🦜💙

[@saidiviya3042]

Great video ! Very informative ... Recently I got two baby chicks (male & female) ... Can u please comment about them being kept in an air conditioned room during night ... If not when chicks can they be kept after they develop feathers ?

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Thanks for your kind words! If they are without feathers they'll need to be kept warm, when they have feathers, they can be kept in an air conditioned room as long as it's not too cold, not blowing directly on them and the system is checked regularly for mould!

[@toastedsniper9248]

Love how they follow you around. That’s amazing

[@BirdNerdSophie]

They are bundles of fun!

[@goodeveninq]

I want a cockatiel so bad but I'm a dad of 2 cats. One question, could cockatiels live in a cage with a wooden frame? And what kind of cage bars should you avoid?

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Cats are awesome too! I wouldn't get a wooden frame as they'll be able to chew it and it'll be hard to keep clean! Stainless steel bars are the safest if you are making it yourself, otherwise go with a reputable cage manufacturer! And the bar spacing should be 5/8"

[@cozymatcha11]

Thank you Sophie, for this thoroughly informative guide on Cockatiel care. Having two Indian Ringnecks and one African Grey, I would love to welcome a Cockatiel to our flock in the future. I greatly appreciate your honesty and insights and I know that I will be referring to this guide again. Also just realized that you have a Cockatiel playlist on your channel and I am so excited to check them out :) You're the best, Sophie! Appreciate all you do in the bird community ❤❤❤

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much for your kind words 💙😊

[@hads100]

Thanks for making this video, it's been very helpful, I've had my two boys here since they were eggs, they are about 3yo now, I do give them a good variety of food, but they tend to be very difficult when it comes to trying new food like different types of vegetables or some other cooked soft food, they will not touch if it's not familiar, they also do not like to bath! They will never get in a water bowl no matter how many times it's made available to them, they don't like the spray either, If you have any tips, it will be highly appreciated. Thanks very much. Hadi

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Hi Hadi, thanks for your comment and kind words! Have you seen my video on how to get you bird to eat vegetables? kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5O5q6x8qZ2Nj5Y Have you ever heard of play sinks for parrots? It's like a stream of water like a tap that some birds like! Or you can mist them and give them a treat! I plan on making a video on this at some point!

[@saurabhruti]

you can also try putting lettuce in a bowl and adding water then offering it to them

[@LukeR1M]

Very informative video. You actually helped me to make a decision whether to get a cockatiel or not. Thanks.

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Glad I could help! 🥰

[@ShadowBladeOG]

I am getting a cockatiel this week! And i would really appreciate some tips his name is leo and he is 2 months old, btw your video is really good , keep up the good work

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Thank you! Good luck with your new baby! I have lots of useful videos on my channel - let me know if you have any questions!

[@ShadowBladeOG]

@@BirdNerdSophie i am having a lot trouble taming him its been two weeks but he still doesnt know to step up ,heck stepping up he is scared of me coming in the room he is biting me wheen i try to change his food and water he only comes even near my hand when i feed him millet please tell me how i can bond with him and have him step up on my hand

[@SaturnsBile]

Thank you very much! I’m getting two cockatails tomorrow. It’s good to know that the attachment and ignoring me is just a myth. I have a cocktail that I inherited for my grandmother. My parrotlet passed away a month or two ago and I’ve felt empty so I think getting two cockatails would definitely be the way to go. I appreciate it. I will definitely be watching more of your videos. :)

[@BirdNerdSophie]

I’m glad you find my videos useful and congrats on your new feathered friends 😀

[@serviamstudios]

God made you beautiful! Thank you for the video ☺ God bless

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Thanks for watching!

[@wakeupfeelinggreateveryday1723]

My young cockatiel is beginning to "nest"/sleep at the top of her straw (woven narrow) toy. She looks comfy and is not 'of age' yet. Just an observation. I studied yesterday, all day, and she also took mashed banana with seed for the first time. I have organic tangerines to cut up also. thanks for you passion for our sweet birdys. Plus today she started singing, I'd say that's the beginning of trust, have had her almost two mos.So excited

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Sometimes birds will sleep on top of toys - just keep an eye on the overall behaviour situation 😊

[@alekki]

Question;im getting a cockatiel soon and I was wondering if they were particularly sensitive to sound? Like if I played piano next to my cockatiel would it damage their ears?

[@BirdNerdSophie]

It might be a little loud right next to your cockatiel - could you move them to the other side of the room whilst you play? :)

[@Remy-lv5il]

I'm assuming you've got this sorted already but personally my bird loves piano, I have an upright and he loves to yank the music off the piano too while I'm playing hahah

[@Remy-lv5il]

Also birds regenerate the cilia, the hairs inside the inner ear, so they really never have hearing problems. You can check out this study if you're curious about it, kind of an awesome phenomenon: scopeblog.stanford.edu/2018/06/06/birds-never-go-deaf-why-do-humans/

[@TheVaderdader]

Thanks for the video , i just got my cockatiel and this was very helpful!

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Glad it helped! 😊

[@jackiesanchez7153]

I got a 4 week old cockatiel and i dont know what like what time do i feed him everyday how do i tame him to not bite me do i feed it water or just formula does the formula have to be watery or goey what type of temperature does it need in a room when do i start giving it seeds and do i keep him in a smallish cage right now that its a baby and when do i upgrade its cage and when will it start flying do i have to help it learn to fly do i stay with it alot or do i give him space?

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Hi Jackie, I have never hand raised a cockatiel before so I can only direct you to other sites. Here is a link to hand reading: www.cockatiel.com/handfeeding.html You can start the weaning process now by offering spray millet, a bowl of seeds and a bowl of finely chopped safe vegetables - if you offer vegetables at the weaning stage, it will be more likely to eat them when it’s older. You can keep it in a smaller cage until you see it start to climb the bars and explore and that will usually be when it’s almost fully weaned. At this point it will also be able to learn to fly and it will instinctively now what to do. You can spend time with it but make sure it has a chance to rest too - 12 hours of sleep is a must! Here is a video on how to bond with your bird: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4HCg3dthat9g8U

[@zoby1996]

Really good guide to cockatiel care, and your eyes look really nice

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Thank you so much!

[@PINKYXDDS]

I have a question! So my baby cockatiel had his wings clipped and doesn’t know how to “fly” he does flap his wings and goes from place to place but he isn’t successful and will just float to the ground. Will he ever be able to fly again regularly when his flight wings grow back ?

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Yes he will be able to fly once he has moulted out the clipped feathers but there could be a few crash landings whilst he finds is wings! You can also work on the exercises in my flight training video here to build up his flight muscles and get him used to controlled flight - good luck! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZi9cnmmr9dlqM0

[@PINKYXDDS]

@@BirdNerdSophie okay thank you so much for the information

[@judyyoung5627]

Yes they will grow back in a few months, but you want to keep them cut because they can fly out the door very quickly. My friend had one and did not keep the wings clipped and she opened the door and away he went, never to be seen again. Good luck 👍

[@Johnvzc]

Hello I'm a cockatiel's first time owner. They are really lovely. Thanks for your video.

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Thanks for watching 😊💙🦜

[@nejx8711]

Do you ever take them outside with you or are you worried they might get attacked by like a crow or something... or that they’ll just fly away

[@BirdNerdSophie]

We are currently harness training our birds and we have a carrier for them as well. If you wanted to take them outside unrestrained, you would need to take a free flying course with a professional trainer - even clipped birds can fly away!

[@nejx8711]

@@BirdNerdSophie there’s harnesses for birds? I’m just now doing research as I might be getting a cockatiel in a few weeks, so I’m fairly new to all of this, it’s great to know that taking the bird out with me is gonna be a possibility, but one other thing, you mentioned clipping their wings in the video as well, and I’ve seen other videos that mention it also, what is the reason for this? Is it mandatory or a personal choice and what exactly does it do for the bird?

[@BirdNerdSophie]

@@nejx8711 the best harnesses are the aviator and leathers 4 feathers! I have never and will never clip my birds wings - I highly recommend watching this video on it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5LMmZ2epMmCppI

[@nejx8711]

@@BirdNerdSophie thank you for the video, it was very informative. From the moment I first heard about it (clipping wings) I already thought that “well if it’s a matter of personal choice, I think I’d prefer not to clip my birds’ wings”, but I had no idea just how much of an impact it actually had on the bird, so this video only solidified that sentiment, I’m gonna let my birds keep their wings unclipped

[@JimEdds]

Wow nice cage! That's what I need. We have 1 and I want another but boss lady has more say so :( Great video!!

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Thanks! 😊

[@befrinaxjackson]

Hi Sophie! Thanks for pointing out that they're NOT s.c "beginner birds". I personally find it a lot more challenging to look after a cockatiel than say for example a cat or dog. I have a couple of questions! We have a rescue cockatiel that was sadly separated from another cockatiel. She has become extremely attached to me over the past week (baby noises, no longer afraid of my hands, super clingy, requires HOURS of active interaction daily) and she's so responsive to training which is lovely! I am worried about how she'll feel once i start my graduate return to work. I really want to adopt a new bird for her to bond with. How soon can I do so, in order for her to safely accept the addition? To avoid breeding etc, i'd like to get another female. Is this a good idea, or does it make it harder for them to bond? Is there a video you'd recommend about how to introduce a new bird? You and David have been incredible in our journey and Bibi enjoys responding to the calls from your beautiful boys! Much love from Australia.

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Oh yes I don't believe any bird is a 'beginner' bird! You could introduce one now, and yes the same gender is usually best if you are worried about breeding! You'd need to quarantine the new bird in another room for 30 days to make sure it doesn't have any health issues that could be transferred to your current bird, then you can follow the tips from David's video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnOppIh9mNWjoZo

[@Truemuslim_0]

Thank you I am getting a ashenfallow cockateil right now

[@BirdNerdSophie]

That’s awesome!

[@jeenks434]

I have school but I have 4 budgies and I’m getting a cockatiel soon, I’ll be keeping them in separate cages but would they be fine if I just move the cages next to each other?

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Hey Kasey! You can definitely keep the cages near each other, just keep a gap between them so they can’t bite each other through the bars! 😊

[@joannegopaul3774]

Hi there, thanks for all the tips. ❤❤❤

[@BirdNerdSophie]

You are so welcome!

[@asafm32]

Your eyes are so Adorable im melting :'(

[@BirdNerdSophie]

lol thanks!

[@asafm32]

Omg I didn't think you will reply 😅 Ummm *Hugs!* Also you cute i mean your parrots

[@BirdNerdSophie]

@@asafm32 I reply to all of my comments lol! Thank you!

[@joannvitovec4735]

Thank you for another important and informative video.

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Thanks for watching 💙😊

[@MiguelRamirez-gy1ms]

I have a question... one of my budgies flew away a few days ago (he was male). my cockatiel and budgie seem sad. (the cockatiel is male and the budgie is female). There both tamed and very nice and get along with each other. is there anything I can do to cheer them up? Should I buy another budgie? Btw your such a great owner!

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Hi there, thanks for your kind words! 😊 Have you tried any of these tips to see if you can locate your bird? www.herebird.com/lost-parrot/ It will take some time to adjust to their flock mate being gone if you can't find him. The best thing you can do for them is act normal and keep them busy - plenty of safe toys, training and treats! If you'd like to introduce another budgie to your flock, make sure you quarantine it for at least 30 days elsewhere in the house in case it starts showing signs of illness as you don't want your current birds getting sick from a new one! Also be prepared that it might not get along with your current birds, so you'll need to make sure you have enough space to have another cage to house it in if that's the case.

[@MiguelRamirez-gy1ms]

BirdNerdSophie thanks so much for the advice ! I’ll definitely check out your videos!

[@BirdNerdSophie]

MiguelXI no problem, good luck! 😊

[@evieplayz_gaming]

This was so helpful, I was thinking about getting a cockatiel but had never had a bird before.

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Glad you found it useful 😊

[@valiantprime9573]

Great vid! I have completed all my research however I’m still concerned because I have a younger sister that’s 2. Is it harmful to the cockatiel or my sis for it to be there? Should I have them separated at all times and slowly give them time to bond???

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Thank you! It’s definitely worth keeping them separated and having supervised interactions- a parrot bite for a child can hurt a lot, and equally a two year old won’t know not to grab etc! You can teach her from a young age how to behave nicely around birds 😊🦜

[@radioinactivescarlet_3348]

I love birds! I just got a budgie and I’m hoping to one day get a cockatiel❤️ Birds are adorable and intelligent. The perfect companions.

[@BirdNerdSophie]

They are amazing aren't they! Thanks for watching!

[@aliahossam6632]

This video is very helpful!! I just have a question, I'm getting 2 cockatiels,a male and a female and wanted them to have babies. So I'm planning on putting a wooden hut(it's like a happy hut but different) so is that ok,oh and what does "get hormonal" mean?

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Hi Sara, that’s so cool that you are getting two cockatiels! If you are hoping for them to have babies, will you have enough space to keep them? You’ll also need to be prepared to hand rear them if the parents reject the babies. The recommended nest box size for cockatiels is 12x12 inches. Being hormonal is when they are displaying breeding behaviour 😊 Have you thought of some names yet?

[@aliahossam6632]

Thank you so much😊 and yes,I do have some name ideas 1.Harmony or Melody 2.Sunset or Sunny 3.Ray(sun ray) 4.Nibbles 5.Blossom 6.Joy or hope And I think I'm going to name them a name that suits their personality!😊💕

[@BirdNerdSophie]

@@aliahossam6632 That's a great idea! I love Nibbled and Blossom though! :)

[@aliahossam6632]

@@BirdNerdSophie thank you!💕

[@fatimaismail9941]

Your video is very useful for a bird's health and excercise.

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Glad you found it useful!

[@fatimaismail9941]

@@BirdNerdSophie yup

[@CB-tq9zc]

you are so pretty i love your eyes

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Thank you!

[@andreavalenzuela3157]

This is veeeery usefull, recently I got a baby girl cockatiel, and I'm looking for all information to take care of her, I'm also subscribed to your boyfriend's channel, you both help me a lot! Greetings from Mexico♡

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Hi Andrea! Thank you so much for watching our channels and subscribing 😊💙🦜

[@gachalaossi6058]

Can you buy it in Brisbane? And where did you buy them? Bc I really want a cockatiel they are very cute!

[@BirdNerdSophie]

What are you looking to buy? Cockatiels themselves? If so I’m sure there are breeders or rescues in Brisbane but I don’t know any personally - if you have Facebook, there’s a group called Cockatiel Forum which has a lot of Australian members who might be able to help!

[@ferrets4]

Excellent information, thankyou, I look forward to watching your other videos. I got my first cockatiel three months ago, he's 3, the man who owned him couldn't devote enough time to him anymore, so we re-homed him. He's lovely, he won't let me stroke him but I'm hoping that'll come in time 😍

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Glad you found it useful! 😊 WarGamingParrot has a video on how to train your bird to be petted!

[@johnisftggg6795]

Is a badgie a good companion for a cockatiel for when i am not home (work in the mornings) or should I get 2 cockatiels?Also i found that video very useful because you also told the difficulties of keeping those birds

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Thank you so much for watching! It is usually best to get two cockatiels as budgies are known to bully cockatiels! 😊🦜

[@johnisftggg6795]

@@BirdNerdSophie also I never had a parrot before, do you recommend on getting something else that is easier for a beginner?( I always wanted a cockatiel but i don't want to get too excited and buy one and then not be able to maintain it)

[@BirdNerdSophie]

@@johnisftggg6795 all birds are going to be hard work so if your heart is set on a cockatiel then go for it! Feel free to ask questions any time, but make sure you have done lots of research on the right cage and toys before you get your supplies for them!

[@johnisftggg6795]

@@BirdNerdSophie thank you a lot i think my cage is ok, i have a cage that is 6.3 feet tall and 4.11 wide that i used to keep canaries i hope that this is good enough, as for toys i will for sure do more research again thank you for your help

[@BirdNerdSophie]

@@johnisftggg6795 That sounds like a very big cage so that's great! 🦜😀

[@a_holy_cannoli]

I just got my first cockatiel about a week ago. Thanks for mentioning the dust! Immediately after I vacuumed my house and around his cage, Fuji decided he'd help out and make it all fuzzy again (:

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Haha they do love to make a mess 😂

[@drakechompff1462]

hey so i really want two cockatiels but i have two cats and a little sister with whom i share a room. what’s your advice on my predicament? also i love ur vids

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Hi Drake! Thanks for watching! Cats can be an issue with birds if they are out of their ages - if the birds can have supervised out of the cage time without the cats being in the room, that would be fine. How old is your sister? Can she be trusted not to let the birds out unsupervised or grab them?

[@lucretiamabe-white9542]

hello I'm getting a cocktail soon and this is a big help:)

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Glad you liked it 😊

[@itzlunamoon_yt4097]

I recently got a Cockatiel called Cooki and she does like a quarter of the listed things. I have watched her for a while but she acts like a Budgie for some reason. I guess she has grown up next to a Budgie all of her life. I've checked other guides and still not very much Cockatiel activity.🤦‍♀️😐

[@BirdNerdSophie]

How does she act like a budgie?

[@thesowsowgarden6520]

@@BirdNerdSophie (Same person on mobile) I don't know 😗. I've read books and watched programs about cockatiels and budgies and she goes upside down a lot. She also imitates my budgies movements a lot. Tons of head bobbing , she doesn't like much affection, she follows my budgie EVERYWHERE and helps my poor little budgie because he can't fly ( some of his flight feathers are missing). Idk she is just a rlly different cockatiel and does her stuff more like my budgie. She doesn't fly as much as she used to and she is not as naughty as before, she is also really clumsy as well.

[@thesowsowgarden6520]

We can't find any pellets in the pet stores and online that are small enough for her to eat so for now she is on chop with some seeds sprinkled on top. She used to get a little mustache of chop after having some which I found really funny

[@BirdNerdSophie]

@@thesowsowgarden6520 some cockatiels do go upside down - it's uncommon but some do it! Were they raised together? It's likely that she has just picked up on his behaviours as a way of bonding - it doesn't sound like anything to be worried about!

[@thesowsowgarden6520]

@BirdNerdSophie she was raised by a breeder with some budgies in the same shed (sounds like horrible treatment to me ) and now lives with a budgie. So I guess you are right.