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Adorable bird, but I cannot stay silent when I see tiels outside without any harness. Cockatiels can be spooked by anything: a car horn, a dog, a neighbour's door closed with too much force, a bird, a cat, a gust of wind - anything can be the reason for them to get scared and fly away. And then the chances are not so high that they will be back. Even tiels with cut wings can still fly in right conditions. Sorry for the rant, OP, but I don't want for this cute little guy to get hurt. Please don't go outside with your bird OR get him a harness (example https://www.amazon.com/Harness-Leash-Specifically-Cockatiels-Cockatiel/dp/B075X36519) and train him to be comfortable in it.
I use special bulbs for birbs that give the benefits of sunlight when birbs are not in direct sun. It’s really good during winter months too.
So.... These need to be propped up since they won’t stand open by themselves, but they’re REALLY cute and a lot of people actually buy them for their birds so they can feel included when their humans are working from home. Maybe it will help with some of the laptop biting??? Lol?
Keep a close eye on them but if they’re chillin that’s good!
This is the cage my Paul has had for five years and he loves it!
If you’re still in the market! I find shredding toys are huge hits with tiels and you wanna move them around every once in a while because most tiels get bored easily (Paul on the other hand likes things just so and screams if I move anything until I put it back)
Good to see your relationship building!
I think that's a good plan. If you have access to Amazon, I can't recommend this birdcage enough. I have gotten one for all my birds and most recently my 2 English budgies upgraded and they think it's the best thing ever. The rolling ability rocks and this thing is HUGE for the price you are paying.
Don't get discouraged...the people on this subreddit and /r/parrots are really helpful and supportive. I'm really happy you are looking for advice and talking with people about what to do to make your bird happy and healthy. That shows you care.
The poor babie is cold. I recommend you purchase a product like this, and put it dir3ctly underneath his nest. https://www.amazon.com/Pet-Products-Thermo-Peep-Heated-Pad/dp/B00JHK375E/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=Chick+heating+pad&qid=1619965117&sr=8-5
Also, cockatiels do not fully wean until they are approximately 7-10 weeks old on average. A good breeder will never send a babie home with someone who is that young and not fully weaned. Make sure babie is warm enough in the mean time while you make arrangements to return him to the breeder. Unless you are experienced in handfeeding and want to finish the weaning process yourself.
My cockatils love this—
I also leave the tv on while I’m out.
My cockatiels' favorites are chew toys like these: https://www.amazon.com/Wesco-Original-Bird-Kabob-Shreddable/dp/B0002FP1W0
https://www.amazon.com/Bonka-Bird-Toys-1798-Cockatiels/dp/B00JSH2PRM/
For perches, their favorites are made of cholla wood, although any natural branches will do.
I feed them Tops pellets and I mix in fresh veggies. It ends up softening the pellets and they turn it to powder that gets all over their cute beanies
Lots of toys! My chicken loves shredding paper and wood. Amazon has a lot of cheap toys, buy a couple and get a feel for what your guys like. This is the latest collection of toys I just brought. And natural wood perches! Some cuttlebone too, it helps them trim their beaks.
Vision can be on the fence in terms of longevity. I read of reviews of things breaking and it is unable to find pieces for it. I recommend this one.
This is the cage I have for my cockatiel, none of those are big enough and getting a square or rectangle cage is a lot better than one that's rounded or pointed on top (and it allows your bird to play on top of their cage)
It’s a parrot play stand from Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075FJTQHS/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_api_glt_fabc_WV5T2YXC7P5A3F0HFQ4Z?psc=1
We’ve had it for about a year and I’m pretty happy with how well it has held up.
Sorry its a long link! but it comes with 3 harvests! good luck!
VIVOHOME 53 Inch Wrought Iron Large Bird Cage with Rolling Stand for Parrots Conures Lovebird Cockatiel Parakeets https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07YKHYB8B/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_KCQDGHAB0BGYS916ZJWV?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1. This one is the best of the best.
I have this one. I am also not happy with the width of it, but it’s ok for a single bird. He does spend more time out of the cage than inside, only going in there when sleeping, hot stovetop, I’m out for groceries etc.
It’s not as sturdy as those wrought iron cages, which definitely is my end goal and you should go for those if you can. This one has plenty of room for toys and perches, but you’ll have to improvise a bit as the front and back vertical bars are not ideal, and single connection perches will wobble because of the bars being weak. The doors are fine, although you will have to secure the sliding doors as it’s a very easy escape (yes, mine tried and almost succeeded). The standard water and food bowls are at the bottom, but can easily be moved higher.
All I can tell you is my experience with this cage, so I hope it helps a bit. I’ve had other off brand cages of similar sizes for canaries and budgies too, most of it is all the same. It’s the wrought iron cages that really up the level of sturdy ness.
sorry for replying so late, this is the cage I'm planning on https://www.amazon.com/Yaheetech-Wrought-Cockatiel-Cockatoo-Parakeet/dp/B079JW8YCQ/ref=zg\_bs\_2975226011\_10?\_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=G990Y62VWXZDE5Z7R5HP
Get them this kinda toys
When you introduce the toys to them, so it slowly, see if they are scared of them or not, many birds will be scared of big toys in the beginning. If they're scared, put the toys away from them, but put them in a place they can still see from their cage, after days or a few weeks, they'll understand the toys aren't dangerous
This is the model I recently bought for reference:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000OFREDC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Amazon link If yours hates the cage, I recommend it. I work from home and sometimes he’s trying to bite my keyboard so I place him in the carryon. He hangs out with me and doesn’t feel like he’s in the cage. Win win for both. 🤗
I found the incubator my brother used. It should work
The Best Incubator for Children,7 Eggs Poultry Hatcher Machine with Temperature Control, Small General Digital Incubators Breeder for Hatching Chicken Duck Goose Quail Birds Turkey Eggs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08DY9BN6F/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_4nb0FbCFVCX14
It's difficult, and it's a 2 person job. One person has to hold the bird and the foot, while the other person trims the nail. You have to be careful, there's a vein in the nail and it will bleed if you cut it too short. If that happens, you can stop the bleeding by pressing the nail into a bar of soap or with cornstarch. You can buy pet nail trimmers that make it a lot easier than using human clippers. Here's one that Amazon carries, you can also find them in pet stores:
I use this stuff Of course, I try to keep something under her if I can but this is good to have. Doesn't discolor the material, isn't TERRIBLE smelling (root beer-is), and gets it completely off.
Watch them while playing with paper, make sure it's not inked or dyed or anything just to be sure.
Ceiling fan shouldn't blow directly on them, they're young so they can get cold and get sick really easily. Also turn off fam if they're out of the cage, if they start flying it's a serious danger to them.
Buy Poop Off and Bird Cage cleaner. Do not use soap or chemicals to clean anything they touch. Chemicals will hurt them.
NO CANDLES. NONE. NEVER. I love candles but bird lungs get harmed so easily by them I don't touch them anymore!
Use recommended dosage for the feed.
And no files, just use nail clippers to take the tips off, just like you would any animal.
Edit: Nature's Miracle Bird Cage Cleaner https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009GOBK2I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_cED3ybCD7GDWH
Amazon link to cage cleaner. I use this for my birds I have 2 cockatiels and 2 parakeets. I spray the bottom of the cage down and wipe with paper towel.
For perches buy Poop Off, it comes with a brush attachment that scrubs perches clean. Birds are very sensitive so these products are made specially for them.
Buy "The Cockatiel Handbook" by Mary Gorman (I think that's the author...) off of Amazon. It's a very useful guidebook with lots of helpful info and quick look up stuff. the cockatiel handbook - amazon
It was an invaluable resource for me. I was in your position - I wanted to learn as much as I could before getting my tiel - and my happy boy, Mika is now about to turn 7 January 1st!!!
I use a rope clip like the one below, you don't even need to clip it shut, just clip it to the door add enough weight so that she can't lift it. You can probably find one cheaper at your local hardware store.
Guess what: They make a shoelace bird toy! My cockatiels LOVE it and it distracts them from my shoes.
https://www.amazon.com/Bonka-Bird-Toys-51214-Heaven/dp/B07D4ML388/
I feed them Tops pellets and I mix in fresh veggies. It ends up softening the pellets and they turn it to powder that gets all over their cute beanies
Yaheetech 52-inch Wrought Iron Standing Large Flight King Bird Cage for Cockatiels African Grey Quaker Amazon Sun Parakeets Green Cheek Conures Pigeon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079JW8YCQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_OQ1rpMqX4SyQw
This is the cage i have and i love it!! Perfect size for my two tiels and gives them plenty of room to stretch their wings.
I got a cockatiel recently, after doing a lot of research, and he sat on his perch without seeming to eat or drink much for a few days. After a few days he started eating and drinking more. He probably just needs to get used to you. Try joining some local (state) bird Facebook pages. People post used cages fairly often and you can get a big cage that way.
I got this one on Amazon because I was impatient.
Yaheetech Wrought Iron Select... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018G29EZ0?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
You can also get the more affordable add-ons from Amazon if you make a purchase over $30, I think. That's how I got a few things, including a rope perch.
I took my bird to the vet within a week of getting him to establish him as a client and to get a base assessment on his health so that we can tell more of a difference in the future if his health declines. Wait a few days, but if you're every truly concerned, take your beloved pet to the vet. It's better safe than sorry. Find a local avian vet, check the average price of an appointment for a cockatiel, and make sure you have at least that much saved away in case of emergency.
I hope I have offered at least some help. Good luck and have fun!
Use a bird poop spray like this one: https://www.amazon.com/Poop-Off-Bird-Remover-Sprayer-32-Ounce/dp/B0002G7ZQE For fabric (sofa, throw pillows) wait for it to dry and scrape off with a credit card for the best chance of not leaving a mark.
To answer a few of your questions - just know parrots are nothing like dogs and cats. They scream, bite, fly around and break things. That being said they’re also wonderful.Way bigger commitment of your time, lifestyle sacrifices and sanity than dog or cat though - I’ve also had dogs and cats.
So lifestyle sacrifices - Just look up a list of things they are lethal to birds - it includes many normal products and anything containing Teflon/ptfe/pfoas (can be in lots of things, not just pans). The list goes on. There’s also the fact that you cannot use ceiling fans, or leave windows or doors open, and the bird needs 12-14 hours of dark and quiet to sleep.
Most birds will demand basically your constant attention, and need as much time out of their cage as possible. Many resort to screaming to get their way. They need out of cage play areas as well to maintain their physical health, fly, play, and destroy things.
Costs are high - upfront and ongoing. A large variety of toys (which they routinely destroy), fresh veg for chop, vet visits, a high quality and large cage, training treats, natural perches (no dowels), food and water bowls, and ideally an air purifier (cockatiels are dusty as HELL), are all necessities. .. Now multiply most of that by 2 if you want to have adequate out of cage areas.
Not trying to deter you - just making sure you’re informed, since I see MANY people get parrots and then be in over their head not having realized beforehand all the intense care and commitment required.
Cockatiel cottage is also great resource for your other husbandry related questions :)
Hope that helps !
Pressure sores come from improper perches (round, smooth, uniform-thickness dowel perches). So if those are the ones you’re using, you need to replace them ASAP with natural perches - example
And of course keep doing whatever the vet said as well
These attach to your cage and my birds love them. They’re safe. (I’d avoid the heated perched which could burn their feet if they malfunction… the reviews on those are scary.)
K&H PET PRODUCTS 100537786... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HMLT6SM?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
You could add a timer if you want them to only run at night or whatever.
Used mini zip ties to keep the bottom corners of it tight to the cage. Didn’t much care for the clips it came with.
During molt my baby gets addicted to these calcium sea shell blocks. The ridges help her to pick at it, making it a bit easier than a cuttle bone it seems. I think the chewing helps take out all her anger and irritation.
If it’s just the visual appearance of them they soothes you, you can get these little led ones
I use this heated perch and my birb loves it. But I wrap it in hemp twine secured w tiny dots of hot glue, bc without that it’s too slippery and easy for them to fall off. He actually wouldn’t even sleep on it til I put the twine there.
Also I left you another comment talking about my similar situation with my bird Piper. I posted plenty of pictures of her (including yesterday) if you want to see how things turned out and her early progress. Once again keep up the good work and always ask questions.
What you see is correct!
I've installed an insulated roof system for hot days, and a heating system for cold days (cockatiels don't like sleeping in nesting boxes, they'd rather freeze outside).
For the insulated roof I had a construction company do it.
For the heating lamp, I used stainless clamp light they use in chicken farms with ceramic heaters (this)
Also, because of the temperature fluctuations you mentioned a heater can help. Then, if he is feeling chilled he can choose to get close to the heater, or not. Make sure the cage is large enough to get away from the heat. I got one like this from Amazon, and just keep it available. I lost a young bird because he got cold and wouldn’t eat. I noticed too late because they hide it well. The last one I got is an idiot, and I regret losing the cold one as he was awesome. Live and learn.
He has this but it really doesn’t give off as much heat as I’d like.
I have the Aviator harness and the backpack is one I found on Amazon.
Try this one instead!! It’s like that one but it’s all natural, i got this and my birds really liked it- I’d just remove the bells alfyng 6 Pack Bird Parrot Chewing Swing Toys Set, Bird Hanging Bell Perches, Parrot Hammock Wooden Cage Stands for Small Parakeets, Cockatiels, Conures, Love Birds, Finches and Other Small Animals https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08D77PP1Q?psc=1&ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_ct_83T2WBBTC1CKPNCA23XV
They really need a proper cage. I am not really understanding your measurements but I have a cage like this for one cockatiel but it should be big enough for two. https://www.chewy.com/prevue-pet-products-wrought-iron/dp/133569?utm_source=partnerize&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_campaign=1011l93523&utm_content=0&clickref=1100lwawUeMj&utm_term=1100lwawUeMj
I use this stuff: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Poop-Off-Bird-Remover-Sprayer-32-Ounce/dp/B0002G7ZQE
Disclaimer - I've only ever used it on hard surfaces, so not sure how effective it would be on carpet. If you are able to, getting rid of the carpet will make cleaning a lot easier!
I got it from here although I’d recommend looking for a more quality one if you can, this one fits a him a bit awkward as he sometimes steps on the leash when he walks.
Have you considered faux eggs to replace the ones that have broken? In some cases, they'll accept these replacements instead of attempting to make new ones for a clutch.
And in regards to preventing this from happening? You've said in your post that you're doing your best to discourage hormonal behavior-- and this I don't doubt. It's inevitable, though, that a female cockatiel will lay a clutch at some point in their lives. The timer isn't constant, but it doesn't go back down either. You can only slow the process as an owner, not prevent it entirely.
It is this bad boy right here, you can adjust how far the water comes out to a degree. V convenient.
I have a clip on light that goes over a thin black cover I use to cover the cage every night. It is LED so it doesn't get hot and dims to a nice warm yellow glow. My older baby (7-8 months) always seemed so afraid when we put him in totally dark so we got him a light. I wonder though if I should phase it out now that he has been with us for a few months cause I am worried he isn't sleeping well overnight. My first bird always slept in the total darkness and only had night frights rarely. See of your bird is giving you any signals of fear or anxiety when it is bed time, maybe turn on a small nightlight and see if their reaction changes at all and then you will have an answer. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NKRPZXN?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
I use this on the lowest setting, https://www.amazon.com/Simulation-Winshine-Dimmable-Bedrooms-Nightstand/dp/B08ZSMLJBZ/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?adgrpid=61575611248&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIypuu39yw-QIVK8qUCR2WAgSPEAAYAiAAEgLHKfD_BwE&hvadid=409958429694&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=9058138&...
and cover with a pillowcase to make it even dimmer. Then I have light blocking curtains to block out streetlights. I just feel like as dark as possible is best, but a lil light to simulate moonlight in the wild . I only close the curtains after all natural light has dimmed away, to give effect of the wild too
Yes, that cage is way too small. Please look into buying a 'flight cage' with 1/2" or 5/8" bar spacing, which is what's recommended for cockatiels so they can't accidentally get their head stuck between the bars, which can kill them. Here's an example of a flight cage for cockatiels. I wouldn't put more than 2 cockatiels in a flight cage because they need room to move around and it gets pretty tight when you start adding perches, toys, bowls, cuttlebone, etc.
My borbs are afraid of big spray bottles, so I bought a tiny one like that
im getting a cockatiel soon and im wondering if this cage would be big enough. thank you
We got it off of Amazon.
SUPER DEAL 53-Inch Rolling Bird Cage Large Wrought Iron Cage for Cockatiel Sun Conure Parakeet Finch Budgie Lovebird Canary Medium Pet House with Rolling Stand & Storage Shelf https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075T5Q4PF/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_Z1WYYZKT6GW34JWB5T8G?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Hair Spray Bottle, Uervoton Continuous Water Mister Spray Bottle Empty, Aerosol Fine Mist Curly Hair Spray Bottle for Taming Hair in Morning, Hairstyling, Plants, Pets, Cleaning-5.4oz/160ml (Black) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07XYNJ6X7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_7JPZJVW2MTHSBSXRZ9S7
i get these dried fruit “jerkies” on amazon and at my local grocer, they have no added sugar and my cockatiel’s a fan. mango especially. they’re as safe as giving them normal fruits and last much longer.
Looking for some cage advise. We've had our cockatiel for 3 months, he is now 6 months old. Since being with us, he has been in this cage:
Yaheetech 61-inch Playtop Wrought Iron Large Parrot Bird Cages with Rolling Stand for Cockatiels Amazon Parrot Quaker Conure Parakeet Lovebird Finch Canary Small Medium Parrot Cage Birdcage https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018G29EZ0/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_AVMT9PYN8B7DBWNXXSN4
He is very clumsy and active (he is out several hours each day, does not have any neurological issues, has pleanty of toys, perches and enrichment) ans has broken almost all his tail feathers. I am thinking a larger cage would be better for him, but I'm not too sure on what size I should be looking for. Any new cage recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
He is really cute:) Just so you know, your bird’s diet should consist of 75% pellets and 25% seeds! I recommend Lafeber’s! https://www.chewy.com/lafeber-premium-daily-diet-cockatiel/dp/164375?utm_source=google-product&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=12685893491&utm_content=Lafeber&utm_term=&gbraid=0AAAAADmQ2V3e-X1QmaTW7ffZWNUND6_QH&gclid=EAIaIQobCh...
I tried getting them from a local store but the price for any large cage is just too high, compared to Amazon. I got this one ](http:// https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01M4REF7Y/) for my parrotlet and I'm much happier with it than Vision L12.
The food and water bowl you have aren’t great. Maybe upgrade to something you can attach on the sides of the cage and can put anywhere. This one on Amazon isn’t much and is great. I use something very similar. Bird Bowl Parrot Feeder Bird Feeder for Cage - 2 PCS https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XJQ795M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_RP5DC7VKW38V262J67QY
Yeah this cage is fine. But maybe just provide more wooden perches. This one on Amazon comes with a few and are good. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08ZS6P8PD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_9WS3PQJXPBMKHNFDYYWC?psc=1 and make it easily accessible to eat and drink
So, I don't know the price for the one that you sent (maybe because of my location) but I layed an eye on this one myself, dont know if it's big enough tho.
https://www.chewy.com/yaheetech-685-in-rolling-bird-cage/dp/269165 there are a few other ones on chewy that are bigger but they are also a lot more expensive
I know this is a few bucks over your range, but I have 2 of these, one for each cockatiel and they are really good. Just need some toys and some natural perches instead of the internal dowels.
Space is super important to provide to your avian friends., And remember to engage, not cage! These feathery pals need love and attention and interaction with you, their new flock!
Have fun and SPOIL that little friend. They could be around as long as 25 years. 🥰🥰🥰
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018G29EZ0/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_WAESV922TTWEMP5EWYXT
Best thing would to give it millet while next to you. And have a perch that you can put next to you. I use this one and I place my 2 cockatiels on it anywhere and they’ll stay. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089F3MV8B/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_GJV313XKD0CPA0R6SCV3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
When my family and I bought budgies from petsmart one of the retarded employees helping us recommended cat litter for the poop tray. It worked okay-ish, we still had to scrub the poop tray cuz the litter didn't hold the poop up in any way. Also note that our poop tray was separated from the birds with a mesh wiring at the bottom, so they couldn't pick/eat the litter. I don't really recommend, just thought of the story when you mentioned cat pellets
My actual recommendation is buying industrial paper towel rolls (the cheap ones you see on custodian's carts). They are huge, thin, recycled, and cheap . Basically the same as newspaper but stronger.
Cheapest ones I could find at first glance: https://www.amazon.com/Pacific-Recycled-Previously-Envision-26401/dp/B001E6CTYO/ref=sr_1_1?crid=ASG8DYS8I6SL&keywords=industrial+paper+towels&qid=1649726734&sprefix=industrial+paper+towel%2Caps%2C140&sr=8-1
To start this off, you probably won't find any headphones that will fully block out the sound, the point of noise canceling is more for airplane or train noises rather than individual sounds (like a bird screaming)
That being said, I have these and they work really well. I have 4 birds. They like to scream a lot. Especially now that it's spring and they're more hormonal. Those headphones make them really ignorable, it definitely doesn't block out all, or even most, noise, but paired with music makes the noise a lot more tolerable, and work so much better than my AirPods.
These are pretty solid if you don’t mind wires? They’re probably the best i’ve come across from the budget category, honestly even music on a low to medium volume and you’ll struggle to hear your surroundings at all. Come with 4x sized buds & the quality is definitely up there and isn’t reflected in the price at all 👍🏼
These are what I use PetsfitBirdCarrier for long distance travels since it has a food bowl and ability to support a water bottle which is what I would recommend if taking a tiel on vacation with you or somewhere far if you don’t got a pet sitter:
Than BirdCarrierCage is what I’m using in this video I love it for walks and anything under 2-3 hours, even supports a USB fan for more ventilation.
I just got my rescue Ono.
He came from an animal hoarding situation, he is oddly enough really comfortable around anyone and I surprisingly did'nt even have to hand tame him. I opened the box and he jumped onto me.
As for cage hes currently in a bit of a tight cage but i will be upgrading him to one of these soon.
Yaheetech 52-inch Wrought Iron Standing Large Flight King Bird Cage for Cockatiels African Grey Quaker Amazon Sun Parakeets Green Cheek Conures Pigeons Parrot Bird Cage Birdcage with Stand https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079JW8YCQ/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_C2WXH4JP7ED8Q8995CV4?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
(As along with my other birds)
I work from home so the longest im away is on camping trips (which i am arranging to be able to take him too) and grocery trips.
Ill def get an air purifier cuz i got a stuffy nose already.
The adoption agency got him 5 days before i grabbed him and sadly his wings were clipped by the time i got to him. I am STRONGLY appose to wing clipping as it is akin to taking away someones ability to run and leaving them with walking.
He is on a 3 parts pellet 1 part seed diet.
As for a sleep cage, Ill see cuz hes rarely in his cage to begin with.
Agree with taking the food and water out at night for a while to keep him from doing this -- but you might also want to try to find a perch he likes better, too. Something that he would prefer over the dish for sleeping. My birds both like this flat one but this is a good one too, or any others like that.
Good luck, he's a cutie!
It was a 2 pack with the one up in Cori’s cage from amazon! When I bought it the price was 20. It’s 22 now but the last time I checked it said unavailable with no back in stock date. Now it says 5 left!
Yup they do have space. I have this type of model https://www.chewy.com/yaheetech-52-in-rolling-bird-cage/dp/269171?utm_source=google-product&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=12685893491&utm_content=Yaheetech&utm_term=&gbraid=0AAAAADmQ2V0z2JnKoun9g_ecUiLB8p7xD&gclid=CjwKCAiA1JG...
I would definitely get rid of the dowel perches and get some natural wood perches (a pack like this would be good for the sized cage).
There are a variety of toy options. Vine balls filled with paper and seagrass mats are a favorite for my birds (plus seagrass mats Can also be used as a destructible platform perch) but also finger traps, palm flowers, loofah, and sola wood are good toys. I wouldn't put much more toys then now to make sure it doesn't get too crowded, though.
Technically the minimum is 24” tall, 24” long, 18” wide, BUT this is the cage I have for my cockatiel and really wouldn't go for smaller unless they have at least 6 hours of outside time and a play stand.
There's also a shower/shallow dish combination in this bad boy; https://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-Pet-Swan-Drinking-Fountain/dp/B07GJMSBXZ
But yeah, droplets from above, mist from a spray bottle and the ol' self-clean from a shallow dish seems to be the 3 general categories, with each bird usually having a clear favorite :)
I have this which I use to take my bird outside when it’s nice out, since his regular cage is enormous and I can’t take that outside. This would be a decent size for car travel and sleeping, but it is a little pricey if you’d only use it the one time.
You shouldn't really give your bird an all seed diet. Its really fatty and can cause various heath issues. I use this: https://www.amazon.com/ZUPREEM-230353-Natural-Medium-Bird/dp/B07D267L8M/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?crid=1HM6DQ12U677G&keywords=zoopreem+cockatiel&qid=1643997473&sprefix=zoopre%2Caps%2C201&sr=8-6
They get millet as a treat
We used stainless steel mesh and bought it off Amazon. It’s called mtb. It is expensive but awesome and safe. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07D27BLD1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Good job. Do you also have a thermometer for the babie formula? Should be around 104 degrees Fahrenheit. I also recommend this for keeping her warm —
Ok well then that's good news.
Maybe this could help: http://aminoapps.com/p/hi0p1k
I was on amnio and found there were a lot of questions people had about getting a cockatiel. Check out 13. For taming tips...
A heated panel would be a better option. You attach it to the outside of the cage next to a favorite perch. They come in different sizes.
https://www.amazon.com/Pet-Products-Snuggle-Warmer-Medium/dp/B00CLA19BQ
We bought this one a few weeks ago:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01D8DAYBA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Love it so far, but my room is 31sq.m. You'd probably need a bigger one for your huge room.
Try Avi Cakes. It is a pellet seed mix. The have to eat the pellet/cake to get to the seed.
I would look at a local bird only pet store. I like the real wood with a bolt on one end. This way you can adjust them and they don’t have to go all the way across. example of perch
For poop, I use Poop-Off, which works really well on natural perches and floor (though personally isn't very good for carpet and blankets)
Can't really help with food, as none of my birds make much of a mess, but there are seed catchers for the bottom of the cage, and some people use these for less of a mess, although I have no personal experience with those products.
It's not where I bought it, but I bought it at a local store.
Have you tried forest noises? Here is one.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNN7iTA57jM
Here is a nice one based on a webpage. https://mynoise.net/NoiseMachines/primevalEuropeanForestSoundscapeGenerator.php
The best thing you can do is keep him warm till then. Also feed him some (not too much) sunflower seeds as it helps keep the body warm.
If you have this at home or somehow can collect this, it will be great for your tiel. They puff up their feathers when they are sick to keep them warm. So keeping this in his cage will be really good for him as it will help him be warm: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HMLT6SM/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glc_fabc_P9VT1GCQ0QB3YMATWKKH
Not sure if you can find it there, but I have this for my guys. It's just a 7-watt heating pad thing. It doesn't get very hot or use much energy at all but they like it.
https://www.amazon.com/Pet-Products-Snuggle-Warmer-Medium/dp/B00CLA19FW
I just got this one for my girl and I love it Yaheetech 52-inch Wrought Iron Standing Large Flight King Bird Cage for Cockatiels African Grey Quaker Amazon Sun Parakeets Green Cheek Conures Pigeon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079JW8YCQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_HlwMsYIfKm4I6
Ok, that sounds good! In the meantime I'd say try to earn his trust by leaving treats (then progressing to having him eat from your hand eventually once he's comfortable) so that at least he can spend more time out of the cage. It might take a few more days or weeks but I think he's almost there!
When you do get a new cage, try to aim for one that has both width and height. Basically rectangular base rather than square, without being too short either so you have room to hang toys. People usually get a cage with longer horizontal space as cockatiels fly side-to-side rather than vertically upwards. Something like this might be good in terms of dimensions, if you can. https://www.amazon.com/Yaheetech-Wrought-Cockatiel-Cockatoo-Parakeet/dp/B079JW8YCQ/ref=psdc_2975226011_t1_B08TQS7FTK I haven't tried this myself but someone recommended it to me so if you have another brand in mind then by all means!
I recently purchased a full-spectrum light, https://www.amazon.com/PetLight-Full-Spectrum-Cage-Light/dp/B0757S5LDT/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=bird%2Blight&qid=1636561505&sr=8-1-spons&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExVjVPNkZGUFVNMEEzJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUExMDMwNTc4M0pZTkdOM0daQVcwQiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwODIwNTg2MjY5MDVEWVAwUlJBVyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU&th=1
(make sure to get the hookbill one). It works on a timer, so you will need one as well, but the cord is well protected from nibbles and the lamp can go inside or outside the cage and is very easy to install. The cord detaches a couple feet away from the plug, too, so it's easier to detach to clean or move the cage, as it's more annoying to unhook the lamp itself. I need to adjust mine for the change in daylight savings but I generally have it go on at 7:30am and off at 7:30pm. My room is very dark even in the summer, as the sun only hits my windows during the early morning, and since I work I can't let him out or sit in the window much during the day anyway. This light has really made a difference. He wakes up very peppy in the morning when it goes on, and sometimes will even go back into his cage when he's out playing just to sit and preen or nap under it.