cockatiel (Cockatiels)

Member Name: NightAngel

Product:	Cockatiels
Date:	27/09/08 (200 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: good pet

Disadvantages: noisey

I have owned cockatiels for a few years now our first one died of stomach problems (she had to be put down because she was not breathing well and was in pain) we found out the rspca had a cocktail that needed a home so we went to se it they told us it was a boy and we was happy because the vet had told us the problem our other one had was in girls. But three months later it started to lay eggs so we had to change her name. She is so friendly and loves to sit on us and let us stroke her head; she sings loads and makes some horrid noises that make your head hurt. If you are talking on the telephone she wont shut up I think she either thinks we are talking to her or she wants attention. Cockatiels need fresh water every day, grit for their digestion and normal cockatiel food. Most will eat fruit but ours wont touch it. They also need a lot of toys to play with. They are very easy to look after and don't need yearly inoculations like some pets do. But the do need their nails clipped. If you notice your cockatiel is breathing different there might be a big problem they try to hide their illness until it is almost to late.

Summary: a god pet