Anybody know anything about cockatiels?

Hello6 · 09-09-2003, 10:06 AM

There's a really smart cockatiel at the pound and I'd like to hear from ya'll about the amount of care they require. Never had any birds before, except for cleaning the cage of a parakeet on the weekends because DBF thought his bird enjoyed Mt. Poopmore under his perch. Do you think my evil evil cats would seriously traumatize it, even if I put the cage in an inaccessable area? What about my intellectually challenged dogs? One barks at the doves that eat from the bird feeder. The poor bird is probably already adopted but just thought I'd ask...
p.s. I know I have too many pets already so shut up.

*pixiegirl* ^(Premo) · 09-09-2003, 10:14 AM

Birds are pretty to look at but are dirty dirty dirty to keep. For real they make a HUGE mess!

*cattitude* ^(Premo) · 09-09-2003, 10:29 AM

I have a cockatiel and he's a sweetie pie. He's about 4 years old and I've had him since he was a baby. He doesn't make a mess, but I have him in a cage that won't allow things to get all over the floor. I feed him pellets, not seed, and I clean him out about once a week. I keep his wings clipped and he SCREAMS to get out when I'm around. He's not "housebroken" but I have stuff called "Poop-off" that works fine. If he has an accident I just spray that on the area and wipe it up.

He's very chatty and says a lot of things. I'm not sure how an older bird will adjust. They seem to get used to one or two people and aren't too friendly with others.

My cats don't try to go after him. I'd think they would if I left them unattended but when he's out and gets on the floor, they don't immediately pounce on him and they don't fool with his cage at all.

(Is this the one they had at the DC Shelter???)

Hello6 · 09-09-2003, 10:48 AM

Nope, Norfolk Animal Management. I want that bird! They've got a cat I can't have that's the size of a terrier. Friggin HUGE. I just figure if I can keep my home clean with all the dogs and cats, the bird couldn't be that much extra effort.

*cattitude* ^(Premo) · 09-09-2003, 10:52 AM

Hello, you'll enjoy him if he was socialized initially. Keep his wings clipped, he will depend on you more and make the bonding process easier.

Let me know if you need any help.

This is a decent site

huntr1 · 09-09-2003, 10:55 AM

You know, cockatiels make good cat treats.

Hello6 · 09-09-2003, 11:22 AM

*WHAT* Cats eat birds?? OMG!!!!! Have you alerted the media??
Thank you so much for telling me this Captain Obvious, you've saved the day!

huntr1 · 09-09-2003, 11:23 AM

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Originally posted by Hello6
*WHAT* Cats eat birds?? OMG!!!!! Have you alerted the media??
Thank you so much for telling me this Captain Obvious, you've saved the day!

Glad I could be of assistance.

Taz · 09-09-2003, 11:51 AM

Taste like chicken, less meat though.

(Someone had to say it)

*Pete* ^(Premo) · 09-09-2003, 02:19 PM

Why you suppose they call them "fowl", or should it be "foul"?

09-09-2003, 10:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
Hello6 Princess of Mean Member Since: Mar 2003 Location: Formerly Great Mills Posts: 1,635	Anybody know anything about cockatiels? There's a really smart cockatiel at the pound and I'd like to hear from ya'll about the amount of care they require. Never had any birds before, except for cleaning the cage of a parakeet on the weekends because DBF thought his bird enjoyed Mt. Poopmore under his perch. Do you think my evil evil cats would seriously traumatize it, even if I put the cage in an inaccessable area? What about my intellectually challenged dogs? One barks at the doves that eat from the bird feeder. The poor bird is probably already adopted but just thought I'd ask... p.s. I know I have too many pets already so shut up. __________________ "Negative outlook? Well that's how I'm livin'. And like he said, it's a wicked world we live in." *Transplants Don't breed or buy while homeless animals die. Adopt a friend for life!
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09-09-2003, 10:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
pixiegirl ^(Premo) Turtle187 Member Since: May 2002 Location: 1,2,3 buckle my shoeville Posts: 20,162	Birds are pretty to look at but are dirty dirty dirty to keep. For real they make a HUGE mess! __________________ ...Even the best fall down sometimes Even the wrong words seem to rhyme Out of the doubt that fills my mind I somehow find You and I collide... Howie Day
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09-09-2003, 10:29 AM	#3 (permalink)
cattitude ^(Premo) My Sweetest Boy Member Since: Mar 2002 Posts: 33,588	I have a cockatiel and he's a sweetie pie. He's about 4 years old and I've had him since he was a baby. He doesn't make a mess, but I have him in a cage that won't allow things to get all over the floor. I feed him pellets, not seed, and I clean him out about once a week. I keep his wings clipped and he SCREAMS to get out when I'm around. He's not "housebroken" but I have stuff called "Poop-off" that works fine. If he has an accident I just spray that on the area and wipe it up. He's very chatty and says a lot of things. I'm not sure how an older bird will adjust. They seem to get used to one or two people and aren't too friendly with others. My cats don't try to go after him. I'd think they would if I left them unattended but when he's out and gets on the floor, they don't immediately pounce on him and they don't fool with his cage at all. (Is this the one they had at the DC Shelter???) __________________ The fate of animals is of greater importance to me than the fear of appearing ridiculous; it is indissolubly connected with the fate of men. - Emile Zola Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. - John Wooden
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09-09-2003, 10:48 AM	#4 (permalink)
Hello6 Princess of Mean Member Since: Mar 2003 Location: Formerly Great Mills Posts: 1,635	Nope, Norfolk Animal Management. I want that bird! They've got a cat I can't have that's the size of a terrier. Friggin HUGE. I just figure if I can keep my home clean with all the dogs and cats, the bird couldn't be that much extra effort. __________________ "Negative outlook? Well that's how I'm livin'. And like he said, it's a wicked world we live in." *Transplants Don't breed or buy while homeless animals die. Adopt a friend for life!
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09-09-2003, 10:52 AM	#5 (permalink)
cattitude ^(Premo) My Sweetest Boy Member Since: Mar 2002 Posts: 33,588	Hello, you'll enjoy him if he was socialized initially. Keep his wings clipped, he will depend on you more and make the bonding process easier. Let me know if you need any help. This is a decent site __________________ The fate of animals is of greater importance to me than the fear of appearing ridiculous; it is indissolubly connected with the fate of men. - Emile Zola Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. - John Wooden
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09-09-2003, 11:22 AM	#7 (permalink)
Hello6 Princess of Mean Member Since: Mar 2003 Location: Formerly Great Mills Posts: 1,635	WHAT Cats eat birds?? OMG!!!!! Have you alerted the media?? Thank you so much for telling me this Captain Obvious, you've saved the day! __________________ "Negative outlook? Well that's how I'm livin'. And like he said, it's a wicked world we live in." *Transplants Don't breed or buy while homeless animals die. Adopt a friend for life!
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09-09-2003, 11:51 AM	#9 (permalink)
Taz Registered User Member Since: Jul 2002 Location: Hollywood, MD Posts: 225	cockatiels? Taste like chicken, less meat though. (Someone had to say it) __________________ TAZ _______________________ "Remember - A pat on the back and a kick in the azz are not that far apart."
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