Should You Get a Cockatiel?

There are lots of pets to choose from, but if you choose to get a cockatiel there are some things to consider. For instance, can you provide lots of attention to it? Cockatiels are very social animals and demand constant attention. Cockatiels also have a tendency to bond with one person over others and will tend to stay with and be possessive of that person. However, if you still want a cockatiel but do not have that much time to play with it then you should get a second cockatiel and see if they bond. If two cockatiels are in nearby cages or the same cage they will grow close together and receive most of the attention they need. As a side effect, however, the cockatiels will be less likely to play with you as much.

Another part about choosing cockatiels is their lifespan. They can live on average 12-15 years, and if they receive plenty of exercise, good diet, attention, etc. they can live up to 20 or in some cases 30 years. You need to consider will you be able to take care of the cockatiel for such a long time as it can be demanding at times.

If you are worried about animal poaching and cockatiels being taken from the wild then you will be happy to know that man cockatiels are not. All you really need to do is find a reputable breeder or find one that was hand raised when a baby. Hand raised cockatiels are cockatiels that came from two tamed cockatiels and trained by experienced breeders at a very young age. As a result, when you buy a hand raised cockatiel they will be used to people and a better companionship bird. If you choose a non-trained cockatiel then check the person who you are buying it from to make sure they are reputable. Untrained cockatiels will not bond right away with anyone and be very defensive, often biting and hissing at you until you train them.

Cockatiels are a fun and loving bird but knowing some basic facts before you buy, can help keep cockatiels and other pets out of animal shelters. Birds like most other pets are a big responsibility requiring time and energy. Good luck in your search for a pet.

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Eight Dead Animals Found in Unattended Exotic Pet Store in Lakeland
Empty animal cages and vacant shelves were all that remained at Noah's Ark Exotic Pets in Lakeland on Wednesday after Polk County Sheriff's Office Animal Control deputies found eight dead animals.
Animals found dead in Lakeland pet store with no power
Polk County sheriff's deputies found eight dead animals at a pet store that had its electricity turned off for five days because the owner failed to pay the electric bill.
Deputies: Animals found dead at Polk pet store after power shut off
Deputies: Animals found dead at Polk pet store after power shut off
Dead animals found in pet store
Eight animals were found dead inside a Lakeland exotic pet store that had no electricity.
Investigation Continues Into Exotic Pet Store Deaths
Eight animals were found dead in the Noah's Ark Pet Store, 3632 US 92 East, in Lakeland. Polk County Sheriff's animal control deputies were alerted to problems at the store when a caller spotted the dead animals inside on Monday.
Old-fashioned tweet can net you a bird pet for $1
BRAINERD, Minn. (AP) ? Tweeting the old-fashioned way can net you a steep discount on a feathered friend. The Animal Humane Society says its five Minnesota shelters are housing too many birds.
Animal Humane Society giving away birds this weekend
Those who come to one of the five local facilities can bring home a cockatiel, parakeet or finch merely by singing or whistling a snippet of a bird-themed song. Or by performing a bird call, or reasonable facsimile thereof. And handing over $1.
Old-fashioned tweet can net you a pet bird for $1
Associated Press - August 27, 2010 1:54 PM ET GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. (AP) - Tweeting the old-fashioned way can net you a steep discount on a fine feathered pet.
Old-Fashioned Tweet Can Net You A Bird Pet For $1
Tweeting the old-fashioned way can net you a steep discount on a fine feathered pet. The Animal Humane Society says its five Minnesota locations have an overabundance of birds. It says many of the 279 birds are the result of voluntary surrenders.
Old-fashioned tweet can net you a pet bird for $1
Tweeting the old-fashioned way can net you a steep discount on a fine feathered pet.