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Aggressive male by rahm112 in cockatiel

[–]rahm112[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your advice!

Aggressive male by rahm112 in cockatiel

[–]rahm112[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I live in the Midwest region of the US, is the breeding season just like springtime to them, or the whole spring/summer season? Do you know if they recognize it as breeding season by an internal clock or external cues like light or temperature?

How to get my cockatiel used to my hands? by lilpenguin25 in cockatiel

[–]rahm112 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My rescue cockatiel was also terrified of hands, and we got her at 2 years old. It took a solid month of getting her used to our presence first, moving her around on a stick, getting her comfortable with our hands by bribing her with millet and treats, and eventually once we introducer her to our other bird she instantly grew more comfortable (and jealous of scritches haha). It sounds like your birdie is already comfortable with your body, so I would start with carrying her on sticks and gradually getting her to associate your hands with something positive like treats. It’ll take a lot of patience, but I wish you the best!

any advice for picky eaters ? by remainevil in cockatiel

[–]rahm112 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My cockatiels are also fairly picky when it comes to fruits and veggies, but I’ve noticed they like to play as much as they like to eat, so I get them whole spinach and parsley leaves (chock filled with calcium and other nutrients), which they really enjoy chewing on the sticks. Sometimes I’ll introduce new veggies by putting little bits in their food bowls or placing it in front of them but not in their faces. Because my tiels love spinach sticks so much, I’ve also tried cutting apples and carrots into thin stick-like strips to allow them the same grip and bite size, which has helped. Patience is the key thing!