HOW TO - CARE FOR A COCKATIEL

I have kept Cockatiels for several years now and I thought it was time to do an everyday care KZbin video for anyone that is interested and considering getting one of these beautiful birds. Cockatiels are one of my favourite birds and I will forever recommend them for anyone that wants a feathery companion, however if you do suffer with severe asthma than maybe the Cockatiel isn't for you.
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[@sharonpreston5224]

I have a Cockatiel, I call him Buddy, and he's gorgeous. I let him out of his cage for about 2 or so hours every day. When I let him out, I turn on the radio, and he dances, lol and he's so cute, he taps his little claw on my lap, and he bops his head up and down. Thanks so much for your advice, I might have to get another Cockatiel for company for him. ❤️👍

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Some good tips in here! Especially about cage sizing!

[@AaronLewisOfficial]

Thanks mate for watching!

[@garlic8227]

Yo! Luv your pfp!!

[@robinsydney140]

Thank you so much for giving these great tips on cockatiel care. Unfortunately, one of my beautiful cockatiels, a white female called Paloma died because I didn't know sunflower seeds were so harmful. I cried so much for her. Thank you for explaining about those nasty little cages. They indeed are cruel. I love how cute your cockatiel is and how she not only trusts you but loves you. She keeps trying to preen you. I have a female just like her and I love her and she loves me. She will look for me when she flies!!!

[@bigwoody4704]

Our birds loved mirrors and they have their own room to fly around in but outside of that great video

[@AaronLewisOfficial]

Thanks for watching!!

[@DinaTinyworld]

Thank youuuu

[@AaronLewisOfficial]

Very welcome, dont forget to subscribe for more content just like this 😜

[@agnetajirevall3942]

Thanky! For this good information.I am thinking about getting a cockatiel.I Just need to learn everything first,on how too take good care of them. Thanky for this information.And no mirror.

[@AaronLewisOfficial]

You are very welcome, feel free to subscribe for more birdy content!

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Great video and tips! Hope you and the flock are okay 🦜 Also thanks for the shout out lol, bird shampoo is crazy!

[@AaronLewisOfficial]

Thanks Soph, that’s okay I had no idea bird shampoo was a thing until your video! They’ll find ways to make money off of everything these days!!

[@michelewendling7787]

I love birds I have a Quaker 2 budgies and a pineapple

[@vanillanatilla2784]

I’m getting a cockatiel in 1-2 months or so. They start eating solid foods in a week or two. I can then go by and meet them at the pet shop I go to. I’m planning on going every weekend, counting that it’s kinda far away from where I live. They hand feed them there and get them used to humans while we pay the money, and then I can take them home 😁

[@AaronLewisOfficial]

Good luck!!! Cockatiels are such great companions, especially when they’ve been hand raised 😜

[@vanillanatilla2784]

@@AaronLewisOfficial thank you! I’m really excited 😆

[@AaronLewisOfficial]

Did you ever get your cockatiel, if so how is the little bird doing now?

[@airman2466]

Hi Aaron, i like your vids, i m gonna get 2 cockatiels on this friday and i'm really excited. I found you by looking on how to take care of cockatiels, keep it up i like ur channel. I never had a cockatiel, feel free to give me a tip. :)

[@AaronLewisOfficial]

Best tip I can give you is to hit that subscribe button, so you can stay up to date on any future bird videos! Hope all is going well with your new birds…

[@airman2466]

@@AaronLewisOfficial hey thanks for the reply. Yes it s going really Well, we love eachother and we re happy.

[@WILSONMIDAWAwakeupafrica]

My cocktail prefer seed than the veggies it always avoid the veggies just bought it 1week ago

[@ethantphotog]

thats probably because he/she is used to seed, there are many videos to help you get your bird off a complete seed diet.

[@goig6623]

Got you honesty

[@_lightsaber]

So how do you start to hand tame your bird if htey keep flying away from you with out cliping there wings my one bird not that bad but the more u try to move him the more and faster he fly

[@dustinreinhardt726]

What I did was close the door to the room and just lay there in the same room. Maybe with some treats in your hand. Itll eventually get used to you and come closer

[@trinitions8477]

Hi! I'm heavily considering getting two cockatiels but I'm worried about my room. My bedroom is basically my office, with lots of wires and electrical hardware everywhere. Is this solvable with those little wire hider things? You know what I'm talking about, like those sleeves you use to make them look tidier? Another thing, my closet doors are literally giant mirrors, and I'm worried that would mess with the bird's phyche. My room is pretty small in general, I'm debating keeping it in another room, but the mirror problem is basically my entire house (I never realized how many mirrors this place had until now, damn). Any tips? :(

[@crableg1384]

I have had my cockatiel for 6 years, and he lives with me and stays in my room and I have a moniter and video game consoles, and I have found that you just have to keep an eye on them I’d say definitely try to hide cords (they’ll definitely find them tho). Hope this advice helps!

[@koobnuy]

I have a baby cockatiel and im getting another baby cockatiel today, can i make them live in the same cage ?

[@AaronLewisOfficial]

Of course you can, they’ll live having each other to play with!

[@trevtaylor2322]

My Cockatiel doesn’t want to eat any fruit or veg, what do I do?

[@S0q7]

If he/she bonded with you alot pretend you’re eating it

[@AaronLewisOfficial]

Just be very patient with the bird and continue to offer it abs hopefully they’ll start to eat it!

[@NovinaW]

Just mix it into the seeds. That's what I'm doing for my budgie everyday. Since his mate passed away he refused to eat veggies or fruits (he only did it before because she did it. He followed her around like a mirror). Now it's been one year he hasn't touched any veggies and fruits I'm separate and need drastic measures. I just mix all the things I want him to eat into his seeds. Sorry buddy your seeds are wet. If only you ate your veggies you'd have gotten nice crunchy seeds. 😂😂

[@TheAsif822]

After a long time mate

[@user-zz1cw2me6d]

Hello from with age can you start giving my cocktail fruits and vegetables

[@C4mzee]

Fruits shouldn’t be fed as much as veggies because some fruits have sugar in it and can be bad for your birds if fed everyday so maybe three times a week

[@semorebutts3613]

i have 8 of them. i also have 3 hepa air cleaners. it's an hour of cleaning every day

[@AaronLewisOfficial]

I have four now, and I love them all to bits!

[@alizaquintanilla]

Is it normal for my cockatiel to ALWAYS eat paper?

[@AaronLewisOfficial]

Yeah its quite normal, my Cockatiel loves to shred its toys that have the bird safe paper in them! You just got to make sure its safe for them and not just your typical paper you will have in your printer....

[@LMAO-ef3ip]

when its something not recommended that this guy does its "everyones got their own opinion", but when its not recommended and he doesn't do it " do not do that" .....just use your brain when you talk

[@abinad_xo]

😍

[@AaronLewisOfficial]

😍

[@abinad_xo]

@@AaronLewisOfficial bro i have a lutino cocktail i think it's a girl 🙂

[@AaronLewisOfficial]

That’s beautiful!!

[@waterlily2566]

I have a cockatiel and a budgie, but I am gone sometimes, and I don’t have any more room for another bird. Do you think my birds will be too lonely because that can’t talk to their own species?

[@iMoosker]

5% seed might be way too little for cockatiels :( Could be pretty rough on their liver and kidneys. Look to aim for more like 20%

[@AaronLewisOfficial]

Hmmm I’d have too disagree, but as I said everyone has there own ways of raising birds.

[@iMoosker]

@@AaronLewisOfficial Do you have any good sources that talk about how much seed % they need? :)

[@12sinful]

I'm still trying to figure out if my tiel is a male or female. The cheeks are orange and has marks on the tail feathers. But, it is very vocal and songs alot. So I'm not sure. I found it outside my work and kept it. Can anyone else help me determine the sex?

[@funeralgirl]

take it to the vet if you havent. my breeder recommended a blood test just for a check up. that should also show you the sex

[@clover-il7tf]

Do I have to de-chlorinate the drinking and bath water or can I just use tap water?

[@AaronLewisOfficial]

No you dont not, that’s only aquatic life you have to do that for.

[@danielapekut8576]

I go to school around 7 1/2 hours a day i can play/talk with it 1-3 hours a day is that okay?

[@balisongdaily636]

4 is ideal

[@hakman239]

Is it true that females are less noisy then males also can she talk?

[@AaronLewisOfficial]

Yes this is 100% true, my 3 females hardly make any noise compared to when I used to own a male and it would scream the house down!!!

[@ghostsloth1676]

so i was wondering. i have non stick kitchenware so would it be alright if my bird stayed in a different room while cooking? would it still be risky?

[@Beepbebeboop]

Too risky, you just don't know where the fumes are travelling too

[@abdoso1611]

Can a cockatiel play with a parakeets

[@AaronLewisOfficial]

Yes they can, some won’t like Budgies though so just watch out!

[@gotgacha8512]

@@AaronLewisOfficial I’m getting one male cockatiel soon, do you have tips on how to not make them lonely?

[@AaronLewisOfficial]

Yeah ensure that you let him out as much as you can, have a big enough cage that you can have several toys in there for him to play with throughout the day and have him in a area of the house that is close to where you are! Good luck with your new little friend…

[@abdoso1611]

First

[@TheAsif822]

I had to give away my cockatiel as I developed allergies after having it for a year :(

[@AaronLewisOfficial]

Sadly that can happen, they are the worst bird to own if you have allergies due to the dander!

[@FriendlyNeighborhoodGeek99]

How much did you pay for your beautiful bird?

[@AaronLewisOfficial]

If I remember correctly she was $175.00 (AUD).

[@FriendlyNeighborhoodGeek99]

@@AaronLewisOfficial cool, thank you🤗

[@jbhanu2950]

Would a cocktail be able to live with my tarantula and conures

[@dudesavage5963]

Conures yes but I dont know about the tarantula

[@AaronLewisOfficial]

Ummmmmm look, I’m going to say no the Tarantula but the Conure yes!

[@jbhanu2950]

@@AaronLewisOfficial ok I solded my tarantula baby to my cousin 😅

[@jbhanu2950]

@@AaronLewisOfficial brother my green cheek conure flew away what should I do my mom is sad for that please tell me

[@mahmoudabdelmohsen4713]

[@brysenstrowder5178]

Can a cockatiels be kept in a large dog crate as a cage(I have a rescue tiel and I had to put her in something last minute until I the flight cage arrives)

[@AaronLewisOfficial]

I’d say no the spacing is way to big and can be dangerous!