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Cockatiel
Cockatiel
Origin
Australia
Size
Small Breed
Ideal Weather
18º-30ºC
Avg Monthly Expenses
₹4,000
Basic Lifestyle
₹5,000
Premium Lifestyle
Top 5 Traits
Friendly
Playful
Social
Gentle
Affectionate
Quick Information
Characteristics
Affection
Not Friendly
Super Friendly
Vocalization
Silent
Vocal
Intelligence
Low
High
Social Behavior
Prefer Isolation
Very Social
Habitat
Initial Setup Cost
₹ 2,000 - ₹ 2,500
Monthly Expenses
₹ 500 - ₹ 1,000
Essential Equipment
Bird Cage
Perches
Food/ water dishes
Toys and Enrichment
Cage Liner Paper
Cuttle Bone
Cage Cleaning Brush
Compatible mates
Budgerigar.
Lovebird.
Bourke's Parakeet.
Canary.
Nutrition
Monthly Food Expenses
₹ 2,500 - ₹ 3,000
Ideal weight
80 - 100 grams
Essential Nutrients
Protein
Carbohydrates
Fats
Vitamins
Minerals
List of foods
Seeds
Fruits
Vegetables
Cooked eggs
Whole grain breads
Legumes
Leafy Greens
Never feed these foods to Cockatiel
Avoid anything with these ingredients
Alcohol
Avocado
Chocolate
Caffeine
Onions
Garlic
High-fat foods
Health
Avg Monthly Expenses
₹ 1,500 - ₹ 2,000
Recognising Stress
Feather Plucking
Tail Bobbing
Excessive Vocalization
Aggression
Repetitive Movements
Loss of Appetite
Withdrawal or Hiding
Common Health Issues
Psittacosis
Respiratory Infections
Fatty liver disease
Feather Plucking
Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease (PBFD)
Aspergillosis
Egg Binding
Energy Level
Medium
Preventative measure
Physical checkup every 6-12 months
Annual Blood Work
Annual Fecal Exam
Feather Assessment
Nail Trimming
Beak Assessment
Environmental Enrichment
Medical Care
Prerequisites to pet a Cockatiel
Regular Cage Cleaning.
Enrichment Activities.
Time Commitment.
Noise Tolerance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do cockatiels eat?
A balanced diet of seeds, fruits, vegetables, and specialized pellets is ideal.
Can cockatiels talk?
Some cockatiels can mimic sounds and words, but they are not as talkative as larger parrots.
Do cockatiels need companions?
Cockatiels are social birds and thrive with regular interaction, either with humans or other birds.
