The orange ear coverts (to use the proper description) is what natural, wild cockatiels have. However aviculture has a cockatiel breed called "whiteface" which is where the ears are either white or pale grey. Both of my girls are whiteface. My 3 year old is a whiteface pearl pied (that's THREE breeds in one bird) and my 13 year old is a whiteface lutino (better known as an albino). Regular lutino cockatiels have those orange ear coverts and a mix of pale yellow and ivory head, crest, and body. "lutino" is what you call a predominately yellow bird in a species where that is not the natural colour. And yes, they are beautiful! Doesn't matter what breed. :)
Oh, the dander. The bird speciality store I go to has a macaw that is kept away from the other birds because it's allergic/sensative to the cockatiels.
I'm a newbie watching this channel and your videos make me so happy. The genuine enthusiasm and warmth is lovely, as is learning about the animals - as species and as individuals! Thanks for sharing your passion and introducing us to all these wonderful animals!
When I clicked, I was hoping to learn more about wild cockatiels, but I'm thrilled that a channel exists to fill this niche. I hope more and more people visit this channel to learn how to care for animals they're considering.
Thank you! I was actually thinking of getting one of these recently. At first I wanted a conure, but I wanted to rescue a bird more. There were no rescuable conures in my area, but there are quite a few of these that it seems their owners can no longer care for. And whatever the bird, I'm sure I'll love it. This video helped a lot. Thank you again.
Yay! Cockatiels are amazing. Other parrot species are cool but I've never received so much unconditional love from any other animal than I get from Totoro. Looking at your cage set up and it looks perfect. I would say, to any other cockatiel owners or potential owners out there, it depends on the cockatiel what perches you use. I started only putting different sizes and types of natural wood perches in Totoro's cage because she was chewing the rope ones up too much and I was worried she might be ingesting the fibers (and the shredded bits were too much of a claw snag hazard to risk it). I still let her have them on her tree perches outside of the cage because I can supervise her but in her cage no non-natural toys allowed because unsupervised she can get up to trouble ha ha. I did so much research before getting her (Cockatiel cottage is a great place to start if anyone is looking into a pet cockatiel, I refer to it a lot when I am not sure of something) and I still find myself having to look things up now and then. She can be a pain in the butt when she's hormonal and she's the biggest scaredy cat I know but even with her knack for testing my patience I absolutely cannot fathom life without her. I love her just about as much as a mother could love their own child. They are A LOT of work (people tend to think of them as "easy" parrots but they're not) but the work is SO SO SO worth it if you're willing to put it in. Every bird will be different because they have their own personalities but mine turned out to be the cuddliest, sweetest, most loving animal I've ever had in my life. :D
That’s really cute! My little ‘tiel Mickey (I named him after my grandpa who passed away in August 2018 ) loves it when he gets his head scratched sometimes he makes little peeps and squeals when he gets scratched similar to a cat purring and chirps this cute little tune which sounds like he’s going “ Hercules Hercules Hercules” I love him dearly he is now a year old and I got him in December 2018 when he was 3 months old
my first bird was a 10 year old rehome cockatiel. we were told by the previous owner that he had been wild caught in Australia when he was young and then brought to Michigan for the pet trade, hence the reason why he had no band on his ankle. also explained his behavior of not liking to be handled and just liked to perch on our shoulder or heads instead to ride around the house. he was a sweet little boy and I loved him dearly. he passed away unexpectedly 5 years later while we were out of the house running errands. we think it may have been a heart issue because he was getting older. I love all bird's, but cockatiels are still my favorite because of the happy memories I have, and I love their squeeky cute whistle voices 💕
I had a cocktail for 24 years. He was amazing, and we all miss him. Now I am waiting for a baby to be fully weaned, a pearl coloration without the orange cheek that my first one had. Cockatiels are friendly and fun to have around. And they have distinct, lovely personalities. My favorite pet of all times! :-)
Cockatiels are soooooo cute!!! A long time ago, my parents had 2 cockatiels. They took good care of them, and being that they were opposite genders, they ended up breeding and producing 3 baby tiels! My dad and I decided that we wanted to get birds again. Instead of getting cockatiels, though, we decided to step up one notch and get green cheek conures, which have made very good pets so far.
My cockatiel cage has 3/4" wide spacing. I've never had any issues with it and matter of fact that cage (from King's Cages) is the best one I've ever had in 37 years of aviculture. My cage is 48" wide, nearly 6 feet tall, and 32" deep. My 3 year old loves to fly across it. 1" bar spacing is too wide. But 3/4" is perfect actually. Model number is ELTPC. I bought mine in 2005 and LOVE IT -12 years old and it can easily last another 10 years. Kings Cages now has a 5/8" wide bar spacing too that was not available when I bought mine.
Unless you have asthma or other respiratory issues. The only bird that is well suited for people with severe respiratory issues would be a toucan but because of their highly specialized diet and other needs they generally should be avoided to have as a pet unless the owner is knowledgeable, understand bird behavior, and can provide all their needs.
you're not supposed to take them in the shower, the water droplets come to hard and fast for the little guys to handle, instead there are spray bottles specifically for cleaning birds, or you could always fill up the sink with about an inch of water and make it a bird bath
Do you perhaps have a video of a tour of the place? Im kinda curious to see how you keep all the animals. Also awesome channel, i really enjoy watching!
I was analyzing the cockatiel in the background for practice He was very comfortable because his crest was half hight, he was slightly fluffed up, pupils were dilated, and his wings were almost in a slight hart shape
Hi Jessi! Could you make a video giving a tour of Animal Wonders showing all the animals you have and why/where you keep each one? Im really interested in a general overview of what a normal day is like for you and if you check on every animal, what care you give daily etc.
I have had my pet cockatiel for a long time. She was lost in the wild and got found and fostered by us. We put an ad out but no one answered; just as well for us because we love her so much. She just lost her cage mate (a female) and was completely beside herself until we got a male companion (they don't mate; she's a bit of a ditz and ignores serenading. He tried to preen her but she didn't let him).
Thanks, I have 2 budgies and one conure, Kiwi, the GCC, is really lonely, dont worry we play with him, at night he goes to the bottom of his cage and hides under his newspaper, the poop catcher, and stares at the two budgies.
I have asthma and have two cockatiels. I didn't know they shed so much and that there was so much dander build-up. My asthma is pretty well-controlled now as an adult, but when I clean their cage, I have to wear a mask. I have made the mistake of not wearing one, I ended up inhaling some of the dander when it was stirred up from cleaning, and it felt like I had a cold, my chest was wheezy and I had trouble breathing. Definitely consider this, especially if you have severe asthma.
had no idea about the dander till i brought my girl home. her second nickname is "dusty beeb". you can always tell where she's been sitting cus there'll be a thin layer of white flakes covering the whole area.
Your job is so cool. My boyfriend wants to be a vet but I have a feeling he's gonna be a zoologist and go around the world to study animals. I'm going to be a surgeon and pay for him to follow his dreams.
Lol love the channel. Been a bird lover since I was little. Have had budgies and cockatiels. Mostly cockatiels. 4 of them. Mine I have now is 7 years old and id about how long I've had him. His name is mango and it's funny I've bad horrible me asthma since I was littke and the birds used to bother me a bit. But I loved then so much. There so sweet and cuddly. And easy to train. I couldn't help but always having one. Eventually my ashram symptoms towards all birds stopped. Birss are my passion and I'll never not love them
video great as always, do you think you could include metric measurements as well though, i know its a bit of a pain. But most of the world uses metric so i think it would increase engagement and usefulness of the video as conversion on the consumers end can be annoying. :)
I've got 2 cockatiels. They (mostly) won't eat anything but seeds, so I buy them the best seed mix I could find. Whole grain, treated to avoid bacteria, with high quality grains and less of the more fatty ones (like sunflower seeds). I tried getting them to eat pellets (specific for cockatiel feeding)) with no luck. As for fruit, they will only eat it when I'm eating when they can "steal" from me. It is not easy getting them to eat well.
Love Cockatiels and have had many as pets, however as you mentioned, they produce a lot of feather dust and their poops do get messy on your shoulder. By contrast-budgies are much less messy and their droppings are dryish and rubbery and are easily removed with a finger without making a mess on your shoulder. Budgie droppings normally will roll off you if you nudge them off with a fingernail, or pick them up with a piece if tissue paper. Cockatiel poops require washing with a sponge or cloth to clean afterwards, especially if they are out on you for long periods. Might sound like a strange thing to talk about, but it can become a deal-breaker...whereas budgies don't have that issue really. Also the volume of Cockatiel calls can be a bit piercing, if they are next to your ear. However, negatives aside, they are great pets, relaxed/lazy shoulder birds (not hyperactive), great whistlers and full of beans when they get chirpy (i.e. when placed in front of a mirror or other cockatiel or if you whistle to them). Budgies can be a little hyperactive compared to cockatiels, but great fun.
Steve is such a cutie pie. I am new owner of Peanut 4 month old female. We are getting to know each other she still does not trust me but is getting better.
I was wondering if you could do a show with suggestions towards people with allergies and asthma. It might help give people ideas on what might and might not be a good idea. Thanks for the great videos!
Great info, thank you Jessi! Steve was such a sweety. Do you think you could make an episode on parrotlets? I think I remember seeing a Forpus in one of your older videos and they are my favorites.
Hi Jessi! First of all, I wanted to say huge thanks for not only making wonderful videos, but also motivating and teaching me to take better care of my cockatiel. He's been living with me for many years, but he was extremely scared of people when I got him and I never managed to establish a trustful relationship with him, so after a few years I just gave up and accepted that he was wild. But I've been watching a lot of your videos and it motivated me to start trying to take better care of him. I managed to introduce a few new foods to his diet, started giving him regular baths, and sometimes he takes treats from my hand, which is a good progress! I have a question - how do I trim his nails if he doesn't let me touch him yet? I don't want to break the trust that we're slowly starting to establish by catching him forcefully with a towel. I'm really not sure how to go about this. Thank you, and have a wonderful day!
hey everyone! note on the toys with metal clasps and bells that there is a possibility your bird could get heavy metal poisoning. most of these clasps and bells are only plated in stainless steel- meaning there are harmful things underneath the plated part and, with time, the protective coat will chip off. instead of using metal clasps, purchase plastic ones at mysafebirdstore.com -- or tie your toys to the top of the cage with a safe, rope-like material.
i used to have a cockatiel but he died from causes we couldn’t control (organ failure, the doctor said we couldn’t help even if we tried) but we definitely treated him well..
Nice video. My 2 tiels are inseparable. Companionship is a huge deal for this specific bird. Can’t take one without the other as all hell breaks loose. They squeak till they’re together again.
I love this! It would be a good series to do a What Where How for lots of different pets :) I really appreciated the description in the Latin name. Was very interesting and fun to listen to! Keep it up :)
i have a cocatail at home, she hates me but she loves my mom 😂 she was orginaly my brother's bird, but she grew more to our mother. And since i talk to her alot, our cocatail see me as her "sibling" rival. we also have an african gray parrot and a cute little budgie æ. they see eachother alot because they are in the same room, they are good friends so we are not worried they feel alone when we're not home in a few hours. We interact with them alot and the gray parrot is always following me around when he is out and takes he's flights and walks 😂
We had a cockatiel when I was a kid. He was my mom's bird and his name was Harry. I have had dogs, cats, rats, fish... and I will never ever have a bird after Harry. That bird loved my mom, hated everyone else. He would sit on mom's shoulder happily, but if any of us came near his cage he'd hiss at us. I'm sure now that I'm an adult it would be different, but I've just never personally wanted to deal with birds again.
Steve is my cockatiel I have 3 a pearl pied, a pied, and a lutino soon I will get an albino cockatiel. They are allowed to roam around the house. They go on the floor and act like mini fluffy cute vacuums.
Hi Jessie!! I would really love if you could do the same thing on here for sun conures or green cheek conures. I have both and didn't really realise what I was getting into despite extensive research!! I don't want that to happen to anyone else. I still have my two boys and they're spoiled and well looked after but are definitely much more work than anticipated (not that I mind). It would be good for others to know this too... that just because they're not overly large birds, doesn't mean they're less intelligent or don't need as much attention or stimulation.
Please do more videos with your two foxes! The fox as a pet video was how I found your channel, and since it would be a bad idea to get a fox of my own, I want to live vicariously through you xD
I noticed mine likes to go on the bottom of the cage quite often. But I'm afraid to put food down there because I fear he will poop on it. It's been a real struggle to try to get him to eat fruits and vegetables, any suggestions on how to get him interested? He's adopted, and I don't think anyone put that much effort into making sure he was fed properly. He's a bit underweight so I bought him some special pellets and some high quality seeds. He likes basil and Kale but he's not really interested in much else other than those two things and dried peas. He's also afraid of a lot of the foraging toys I put in his cage.
I have basically the same problem! Except my budgies won't eat anything fresh. I've tried so many ways to convince them to eat fresh fruits and veggies, but none seem to work. Also they aren't too fond of pellets either. I can't be sure if they're eating the pellets or not, of course there are some left, but I'm not sure how to tell.
u might wanna take ur bird to the vet cuz the things u wrote seem to indicate he's sick. (like sitting on the bottom of the cage and not eating properly)
Just took him to the vet less than a week ago and he is in good health. A bit underweight though, who ever had him before me didn't care for him right.
i like these videos, i have a quacker i'd really like to know more detail since i don't know a lot all i know is that mine loves carrots and that its not stressed(:
Cockatiels are so cute with their red cheeks making them look like they blush
Fey Merritt That's actually where their ears are! 😮
The orange ear coverts (to use the proper description) is what natural, wild cockatiels have. However aviculture has a cockatiel breed called "whiteface" which is where the ears are either white or pale grey. Both of my girls are whiteface. My 3 year old is a whiteface pearl pied (that's THREE breeds in one bird) and my 13 year old is a whiteface lutino (better known as an albino). Regular lutino cockatiels have those orange ear coverts and a mix of pale yellow and ivory head, crest, and body. "lutino" is what you call a predominately yellow bird in a species where that is not the natural colour.
And yes, they are beautiful! Doesn't matter what breed. :)
yeah its very cute! my cockatiel has orangeish cheeks and she is so cute!
yaaa
Lol
2:26 he agreed with her
*nods head* yes.
jazzercise That was so cute and the little noise he made ☺️
2:28
I have a question for Steve:
Who's a good boy?
Steve is
*Is Steve*
Steve is
Honored to share the name.
same
haha.
juststeveschannel that's funny
same here brother!
He's so calm...
Burak Bağdatlı Steve the bird was a good bird for the video
Cockatiels, the cinnamon rolls of the parrots.
Mantis i love cinnamon rolls looks like i love Cockatiels
There is actually a coloration called a cinnamon cockatiel
Oh, the dander. The bird speciality store I go to has a macaw that is kept away from the other birds because it's allergic/sensative to the cockatiels.
Ara Fenrir cage paper for bird cages
I love my tiel! She is full of personality and is so loving , couldn't have a better match for a bird for me!
Fire Lioness how’s she doing? 😊😊
I'm a newbie watching this channel and your videos make me so happy. The genuine enthusiasm and warmth is lovely, as is learning about the animals - as species and as individuals! Thanks for sharing your passion and introducing us to all these wonderful animals!
When I clicked, I was hoping to learn more about wild cockatiels, but I'm thrilled that a channel exists to fill this niche. I hope more and more people visit this channel to learn how to care for animals they're considering.
the cockatiel look like they have a blush put on their cheek
exactly
Steve what's your favorite treat? Asking for a friend.
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Steve says, "Millet! Give me all the millet!"
I say, "You can have some millet once you finish your dinner, Steve."
I was seriously just about to ask this question ^_^
AnimalWonders Montana Thanks for the tips Animal Wonders
Laura Unde
Thank you! I was actually thinking of getting one of these recently. At first I wanted a conure, but I wanted to rescue a bird more. There were no rescuable conures in my area, but there are quite a few of these that it seems their owners can no longer care for. And whatever the bird, I'm sure I'll love it. This video helped a lot. Thank you again.
Yay! Cockatiels are amazing. Other parrot species are cool but I've never received so much unconditional love from any other animal than I get from Totoro. Looking at your cage set up and it looks perfect. I would say, to any other cockatiel owners or potential owners out there, it depends on the cockatiel what perches you use. I started only putting different sizes and types of natural wood perches in Totoro's cage because she was chewing the rope ones up too much and I was worried she might be ingesting the fibers (and the shredded bits were too much of a claw snag hazard to risk it). I still let her have them on her tree perches outside of the cage because I can supervise her but in her cage no non-natural toys allowed because unsupervised she can get up to trouble ha ha. I did so much research before getting her (Cockatiel cottage is a great place to start if anyone is looking into a pet cockatiel, I refer to it a lot when I am not sure of something) and I still find myself having to look things up now and then. She can be a pain in the butt when she's hormonal and she's the biggest scaredy cat I know but even with her knack for testing my patience I absolutely cannot fathom life without her. I love her just about as much as a mother could love their own child. They are A LOT of work (people tend to think of them as "easy" parrots but they're not) but the work is SO SO SO worth it if you're willing to put it in. Every bird will be different because they have their own personalities but mine turned out to be the cuddliest, sweetest, most loving animal I've ever had in my life. :D
That’s really cute! My little ‘tiel Mickey (I named him after my grandpa who passed away in August 2018 ) loves it when he gets his head scratched sometimes he makes little peeps and squeals when he gets scratched similar to a cat purring and chirps this cute little tune which sounds like he’s going “ Hercules Hercules Hercules” I love him dearly he is now a year old and I got him in December 2018 when he was 3 months old
Our cockatiel, now nearly two years old, fits the description in your last sentence.
Awwww, my lil cockatiel Roxy got confused and raised her head when she heard the screams😍😍😍
I love her so much!
my first bird was a 10 year old rehome cockatiel. we were told by the previous owner that he had been wild caught in Australia when he was young and then brought to Michigan for the pet trade, hence the reason why he had no band on his ankle. also explained his behavior of not liking to be handled and just liked to perch on our shoulder or heads instead to ride around the house. he was a sweet little boy and I loved him dearly. he passed away unexpectedly 5 years later while we were out of the house running errands. we think it may have been a heart issue because he was getting older. I love all bird's, but cockatiels are still my favorite because of the happy memories I have, and I love their squeeky cute whistle voices 💕
Don't feed em' avocado!
I feed mine other cockatiels.
Cherry Pauper ...
Cherry Pauper only the strong can survive
so cockatiels dont like avocado? o.o?
drakke125Channel no it is bad for them, there stomach can't handle them
Me: buys my cockatiel a ton of fun bird toys and puts them all over his cage
My cockatiel: lol, no
I had a cocktail for 24 years. He was amazing, and we all miss him. Now I am waiting for a baby to be fully weaned, a pearl coloration without the orange cheek that my first one had. Cockatiels are friendly and fun to have around. And they have distinct, lovely personalities. My favorite pet of all times! :-)
I am also waiting for my pearl baby!!💛
These videos are always full of so much great info :-)
Cockatiels are soooooo cute!!! A long time ago, my parents had 2 cockatiels. They took good care of them, and being that they were opposite genders, they ended up breeding and producing 3 baby tiels!
My dad and I decided that we wanted to get birds again. Instead of getting cockatiels, though, we decided to step up one notch and get green cheek conures, which have made very good pets so far.
Yes cockatiels r very adorable! I will probably be getting another soon! ^•^ Good luck with ur new conures! :D
They are not so new anymore... I've had them for 5 months now! But thanks, they have been a lot of fun!
Best channel, I wish you was a show on animal planet back in 2009 when I was in elementary and middle school
My cockatiel, Nickie, died a few years ago... She was my all time favorite pet... I miss her so much!
Love this series of videos! Really like her energy and positivity.
My cockatiel cage has 3/4" wide spacing. I've never had any issues with it and matter of fact that cage (from King's Cages) is the best one I've ever had in 37 years of aviculture. My cage is 48" wide, nearly 6 feet tall, and 32" deep. My 3 year old loves to fly across it. 1" bar spacing is too wide. But 3/4" is perfect actually. Model number is ELTPC. I bought mine in 2005 and LOVE IT -12 years old and it can easily last another 10 years. Kings Cages now has a 5/8" wide bar spacing too that was not available when I bought mine.
That is the cutest thing. When Steve hears her say "Cacatuidae" he goes "BWEET!" like "Yup! That's me! I'm a little cockatoo"
We had a pair of cockatiels when I was growing up. Such interesting creatures.
Always wanted a cockatiel maybe one day😍❤
I might get one cockatiel vary soon! I love then so much
I am taking,higher quality notes on these amazing birds,I am hoping,to get one so thank you so much for giving so much great info
I love the cute sounds he makes.
A australian bird on australia day ;D i love cockatiels
The way Jessi's ear pokes out from her hair makes her look like a fantasy elf.
danders no problem when you bring them into the shower :)
Unless you have asthma or other respiratory issues. The only bird that is well suited for people with severe respiratory issues would be a toucan but because of their highly specialized diet and other needs they generally should be avoided to have as a pet unless the owner is knowledgeable, understand bird behavior, and can provide all their needs.
you're not supposed to take them in the shower, the water droplets come to hard and fast for the little guys to handle, instead there are spray bottles specifically for cleaning birds, or you could always fill up the sink with about an inch of water and make it a bird bath
Vi Shepard when i take mine into the shower i have him sit on the side and i just splash water on him
I took mine into natural rain during summer time and she loved it.
Do you perhaps have a video of a tour of the place? Im kinda curious to see how you keep all the animals.
Also awesome channel, i really enjoy watching!
I have everything set up for my rescue special needs tiel. I can't wait!
Thanks Jessie! Quick but helpful😊
I had to rewatch the video more than once because Steve is so friggin adorable
I was analyzing the cockatiel in the background for practice
He was very comfortable because his crest was half hight, he was slightly fluffed up, pupils were dilated, and his wings were almost in a slight hart shape
Hi Jessi!
Could you make a video giving a tour of Animal Wonders showing all the animals you have and why/where you keep each one? Im really interested in a general overview of what a normal day is like for you and if you check on every animal, what care you give daily etc.
I have had my pet cockatiel for a long time. She was lost in the wild and got found and fostered by us. We put an ad out but no one answered; just as well for us because we love her so much. She just lost her cage mate (a female) and was completely beside herself until we got a male companion (they don't mate; she's a bit of a ditz and ignores serenading. He tried to preen her but she didn't let him).
I just rescued one of these guys today he's 11 and just awesome
I love these What Where How videos!
Thanks, I have 2 budgies and one conure, Kiwi, the GCC, is really lonely, dont worry we play with him, at night he goes to the bottom of his cage and hides under his newspaper, the poop catcher, and stares at the two budgies.
I have asthma and have two cockatiels. I didn't know they shed so much and that there was so much dander build-up. My asthma is pretty well-controlled now as an adult, but when I clean their cage, I have to wear a mask. I have made the mistake of not wearing one, I ended up inhaling some of the dander when it was stirred up from cleaning, and it felt like I had a cold, my chest was wheezy and I had trouble breathing. Definitely consider this, especially if you have severe asthma.
had no idea about the dander till i brought my girl home. her second nickname is "dusty beeb". you can always tell where she's been sitting cus there'll be a thin layer of white flakes covering the whole area.
I love y'alls opening.
Love these birds thanks animal wonders.
Your job is so cool. My boyfriend wants to be a vet but I have a feeling he's gonna be a zoologist and go around the world to study animals. I'm going to be a surgeon and pay for him to follow his dreams.
My Grandma had cockatiels when I was growing up and she would always just sit and sing to them.
hes sooooooooooooooo cute
all thoes little voices he make
awwwwwwwww
Lol love the channel. Been a bird lover since I was little. Have had budgies and cockatiels. Mostly cockatiels. 4 of them. Mine I have now is 7 years old and id about how long I've had him. His name is mango and it's funny I've bad horrible me asthma since I was littke and the birds used to bother me a bit. But I loved then so much. There so sweet and cuddly. And easy to train. I couldn't help but always having one. Eventually my ashram symptoms towards all birds stopped. Birss are my passion and I'll never not love them
I have a Cockatiel and I really love her she is my best friend.
video great as always, do you think you could include metric measurements as well though, i know its a bit of a pain. But most of the world uses metric so i think it would increase engagement and usefulness of the video as conversion on the consumers end can be annoying. :)
Cockatiels are so cute! I’m getting one in 2 days
I love animals and I love dogs the most!
I have a cockatiel myself name Griffin
Ur video helped me so much thank you
I've got 2 cockatiels. They (mostly) won't eat anything but seeds, so I buy them the best seed mix I could find. Whole grain, treated to avoid bacteria, with high quality grains and less of the more fatty ones (like sunflower seeds).
I tried getting them to eat pellets (specific for cockatiel feeding)) with no luck. As for fruit, they will only eat it when I'm eating when they can "steal" from me.
It is not easy getting them to eat well.
Cockatiels are so CUTEEE!
I love crested birds, from cockatiels to cardinals.
Love Cockatiels and have had many as pets, however as you mentioned, they produce a lot of feather dust and their poops do get messy on your shoulder. By contrast-budgies are much less messy and their droppings are dryish and rubbery and are easily removed with a finger without making a mess on your shoulder. Budgie droppings normally will roll off you if you nudge them off with a fingernail, or pick them up with a piece if tissue paper. Cockatiel poops require washing with a sponge or cloth to clean afterwards, especially if they are out on you for long periods. Might sound like a strange thing to talk about, but it can become a deal-breaker...whereas budgies don't have that issue really. Also the volume of Cockatiel calls can be a bit piercing, if they are next to your ear. However, negatives aside, they are great pets, relaxed/lazy shoulder birds (not hyperactive), great whistlers and full of beans when they get chirpy (i.e. when placed in front of a mirror or other cockatiel or if you whistle to them). Budgies can be a little hyperactive compared to cockatiels, but great fun.
Yeah.. They are very popular.. yet hardly any of my pet stores carry them.. I had to travel to the state next to me to find a store that had one!
I love this channel. It`s awesome and helpful, and it`s the only place where you can learn stuff from a high elf beast master.
Steve is such a cutie pie. I am new owner of Peanut 4 month old female. We are getting to know each other she still does not trust me but is getting better.
I was wondering if you could do a show with suggestions towards people with allergies and asthma. It might help give people ideas on what might and might not be a good idea. Thanks for the great videos!
Could you please do one about green cheek conures?
Omega Da Dragon she did one on conures , but yes a green cheeked conure video would be great! :)
Jessi: "Family Cakatuidae" Steve: "That's me!" Steve's a cool little dude.
Great info, thank you Jessi!
Steve was such a sweety.
Do you think you could make an episode on parrotlets?
I think I remember seeing a Forpus in one of your older videos and they are my favorites.
Tiny fluffy dinosaurs ahh my boys loved watching this with me! (Mostly because Steve kept squeaking, and they had to squeak back, as you do)
I shared this video with my two cockatiels, Zephyr and Mizzel. They both highly approved of it. 😉
Hi Jessi! First of all, I wanted to say huge thanks for not only making wonderful videos, but also motivating and teaching me to take better care of my cockatiel. He's been living with me for many years, but he was extremely scared of people when I got him and I never managed to establish a trustful relationship with him, so after a few years I just gave up and accepted that he was wild. But I've been watching a lot of your videos and it motivated me to start trying to take better care of him. I managed to introduce a few new foods to his diet, started giving him regular baths, and sometimes he takes treats from my hand, which is a good progress!
I have a question - how do I trim his nails if he doesn't let me touch him yet? I don't want to break the trust that we're slowly starting to establish by catching him forcefully with a towel. I'm really not sure how to go about this.
Thank you, and have a wonderful day!
hey everyone! note on the toys with metal clasps and bells that there is a possibility your bird could get heavy metal poisoning. most of these clasps and bells are only plated in stainless steel- meaning there are harmful things underneath the plated part and, with time, the protective coat will chip off. instead of using metal clasps, purchase plastic ones at mysafebirdstore.com -- or tie your toys to the top of the cage with a safe, rope-like material.
i used to have a cockatiel but he died from causes we couldn’t control (organ failure, the doctor said we couldn’t help even if we tried) but we definitely treated him well..
Nice video. My 2 tiels are inseparable. Companionship is a huge deal for this specific bird. Can’t take one without the other as all hell breaks loose. They squeak till they’re together again.
I love this! It would be a good series to do a What Where How for lots of different pets :) I really appreciated the description in the Latin name. Was very interesting and fun to listen to! Keep it up :)
The little red mark on their cheeks make them look like they are blushing.
Me: Looks at a cockatiel
My brain: *a wild Pickachu has appeared*
i have a cocatail at home, she hates me but she loves my mom 😂 she was orginaly my brother's bird, but she grew more to our mother. And since i talk to her alot, our cocatail see me as her "sibling" rival.
we also have an african gray parrot and a cute little budgie æ. they see eachother alot because they are in the same room, they are good friends so we are not worried they feel alone when we're not home in a few hours. We interact with them alot and the gray parrot is always following me around when he is out and takes he's flights and walks 😂
THANKYOU SOOOOO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO!!!! I'm planning on getting 2 cockatiels and this really helped me out with some things i was hazy about. :)
I love your videos about birds and foxes. By any chance in the future, can you do more videos with your foxes?
Wow I learnt soo much! Thank you
We had a cockatiel when I was a kid. He was my mom's bird and his name was Harry. I have had dogs, cats, rats, fish... and I will never ever have a bird after Harry. That bird loved my mom, hated everyone else. He would sit on mom's shoulder happily, but if any of us came near his cage he'd hiss at us. I'm sure now that I'm an adult it would be different, but I've just never personally wanted to deal with birds again.
I have a cockatiel named pica, its short for picachu, and she is unique in her own way
Love your jumper
Great info and i love your enthusiasm 😊🕊
Steve is my cockatiel I have 3 a pearl pied, a pied, and a lutino soon I will get an albino cockatiel. They are allowed to roam around the house. They go on the floor and act like mini fluffy cute vacuums.
Ask people to ring the bell in order to get updates. Like the cockatiels' toys!
Hi Jessie!! I would really love if you could do the same thing on here for sun conures or green cheek conures. I have both and didn't really realise what I was getting into despite extensive research!! I don't want that to happen to anyone else. I still have my two boys and they're spoiled and well looked after but are definitely much more work than anticipated (not that I mind). It would be good for others to know this too... that just because they're not overly large birds, doesn't mean they're less intelligent or don't need as much attention or stimulation.
"Family, Cakatuidae" Steve: "That's right."
Cute!
Fun little fact:
I'm directly related to Captain James Cook! It's fun to see him mentioned
i like this style of video you make the best
Very informative video!
Please do more videos with your two foxes! The fox as a pet video was how I found your channel, and since it would be a bad idea to get a fox of my own, I want to live vicariously through you xD
Finally I've been waiting for this thank you so much!
Can you plz make more vids about cockatiel
i just love how that little floofy birb is sqeaking in the backround the whole video and the girl is trying not to laugh about it
I noticed mine likes to go on the bottom of the cage quite often. But I'm afraid to put food down there because I fear he will poop on it. It's been a real struggle to try to get him to eat fruits and vegetables, any suggestions on how to get him interested? He's adopted, and I don't think anyone put that much effort into making sure he was fed properly. He's a bit underweight so I bought him some special pellets and some high quality seeds. He likes basil and Kale but he's not really interested in much else other than those two things and dried peas. He's also afraid of a lot of the foraging toys I put in his cage.
I have basically the same problem! Except my budgies won't eat anything fresh. I've tried so many ways to convince them to eat fresh fruits and veggies, but none seem to work. Also they aren't too fond of pellets either. I can't be sure if they're eating the pellets or not, of course there are some left, but I'm not sure how to tell.
I sit with my bird while he eats and encourage him to eat certain foods. It seems to help a lot
u might wanna take ur bird to the vet cuz the things u wrote seem to indicate he's sick. (like sitting on the bottom of the cage and not eating properly)
Just took him to the vet less than a week ago and he is in good health. A bit underweight though, who ever had him before me didn't care for him right.
Oh ok ☺️ cuz my bird used to act like that and died a day after we got him. So im kinda a little extra wary about bird health now
Can you do a cockatiel video on what you should do for the first week your cockatiel is home? Or if anyone knows what to do please tell me
i like these videos, i have a quacker i'd really like to know more detail since i don't know a lot all i know is that mine loves carrots and that its not stressed(:
I've been to Montana, but didn't know they were 'tiel-friendly there. Should think about moving family & bird-family there in the future.
Everybody says that they're super common but, I've never ever seen them as a pet. Infact, half my friends have never even heard of them lol.