All you need to know about Cockatiel in Pakistan - Personality, Supplies & Care.

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All you need to know about Cockatiel in Pakistan - Personality, Supplies & Care.


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Mutaher Mehboob

time published 18 Feb 20

Cockatiel is a bird species that looks a little weird and cute at the same time. Cockatiel is also called weero, quarrion, and miniature cockatoo. This bird is mainly found in Australia. Cockatiel birds seem to be very sweet, and are you can keep them in the cage and even in parrot stand.

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Parrots the pet that easily becomes your family member

Parrots compared to other animals are very sharp and intelligent, and you can't deny this fact. There are almost 393 species of parrots in this world. Even in Pakistan, you can find almost all sorts of Parrots nationwide. You can easily get expensive parrots as well. Being a parrot lover, you should definitely know about how to keep a parrot.

You should also know about their breed and what they like the most and things parrots are attracted to. If you want to keep a parrot, make sure you know that what they eat and how to train them. Believe me, Parrots are not easy to train. But with a little bit of knowledge, you can train a parrot easily. That's how you train them. But keep one thing in mind that parrots are not as loyal as compared to other pets like cats and dogs.

Cockatiel Parrots – Best parrots to keep?

Cockatiel parrot, as told above, is cute looking and bold bird to keep. Apart from their looks, Cockatiel birds are also very calm as compared to other parrots. This bird is one of the most famous birds in the whole of America, and if we look in Pakistan, many pet lovers keep cockatiel parrot as their home pet. Cockatiel parrot can be curious sometimes.

Cockatiel is kind of plumpy, or you might say cuddly sometimes. I have seen many owners of cockatiel treating like their own kids. Keep them close, feed them good food, and train them with calmness. That's how you can keep any sort of pet animal because they have got feelings as well and the only thing a pet animal wants is affection. They have also got some sort of mood swings. But all you need to keep in mind that one which is AFFECTION.

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Size and unique colors of Cockatiel

Cockatiel is unique and cute both at the same time if you look at its size and color. Usually, a cockatiel parrot has a small body. An adult cockatiel can grow from 30 cm to 35 centimeters. It has got lovely claws, sharp eyes, and attractive head feathers, which makes it very special. If we talk about the weight of an adult cockatiel, it's very light. On average, an adult cockatiel can have a weight of almost 90 grams. This fluffy bird is way much light weighted comparatively to other parrots.

Cockatiel comes in unique colors. These unique colors include gray, white and yellow. Most of the time, its head feathers come with yellow color, the face is whitish and the body comes with gray color. Allah's creation is unique Indeed, and cockatiel is very unique in terms of color.

Life span of cockatiel and native region of cockatiel

Cockatiel, the unique bird has an average life span of 10 to 14 years. But it might be possible that it can have a life span of up to 20 years. Yes, it can have a life span of almost 20 years, which is indeed a huge time span. But it all depends on how you keep it. Taking good care of the cockatiel parrot can really extend their life span. Cockatiel's native region is Australia. These birds are readily bred in the jungle side and if you talk about captivity, it is easy to breed. In Pakistan, you can find them easily as they are imported from Australia and you can also find baby cockatiel.

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How can you feed cockatiel and how you take care of them?

A cockatiel parrot should be kept in a spacious area where you can put its toys and plate to keep its food. The cage should be very spacious so it can flap its feathers easily and can feel very comfortable as well. Cockatiel bird's cage should have a large front door, so it can easily come inside its home sweet home. It basically eats every type of vegetable and fruit.

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You can also feed them with packed parrot food. Make sure you don't feed them with meat. You can also add seeds of sunflower and other types of seeds to their diet. Whenever you keep a cockatiel, make sure you plan a balanced diet for it. Maintaining a balanced diet for your pet cockatiel parrot can extend it's life span up to 20 years, as told in the above paragraph as well.

Can a cockatiel parrot speak?

Everyone wants a talking parrot. But if you have got a female, they are very few chances for a female cockatiel to learn to talk. Mostly, they whistles. But there are also chances that a male cockatiel can learn to speak. It may sometimes chirp in order to get your attention as well.

I have seen many owners of cockatiel who keep yelling at the innocent bird, to make it talk. No, that's not the way to treat or train a cockatiel parrot. Most of the time, they don't know how to talk. But on the other hand, their whistle is pretty impressive, and if the cockatiel is whistling, it may want your attention. It sounds so good when it whistles.

How a cockatiel behaves?

If you want to check the mood of a pet cockatiel bird, you can get it by checking its head feathers. If the cockatiel head's feather is straight to the upside, it means that the cockatiel is curious about something. On the other hand, if cockatiel head's feathers are flat towards downward, it means that the cockatiel is quite defensive. If the cockatiel hisses, it means that the cockatiel might be stressed.

That is how you can read cockatiel's moods. There are toys which are specially made for parrots. These toys are made from non-toxic material and can be destroyed easily. Most of the cockatiels play with beads. Male cockatiels usually whistle when they see their reflection in the mirrors. Gosh, cockatiels are such a God's masterpiece.

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Health Conditions of Cockatiel

Cockatiels parrots sneeze a few times a day in order to clear their nares. If the cockatiel sneezes frequently and if the discharge of the sneeze is not clear, then make sure you contact avian veterinarian because there might be some sort of health issues with that bird. Female cockatiel mostly needs more calcium in order to lay eggs. Therefore you might need a calcium supplement for female cockatiel. Cockatiels can live in moderate conditions comfortably.

Conclusion

Overall, cockatiel birds are very good for the pet to keep in your home. But as mentioned in the above paragraphs, you should take care of their diet and should treat them with affection. In Pakistan, you can easily but them from major cities like Lahore, Islamabad, Karachi, and so on.

Crest feather is not only the unique feature of a cockatiel, but the way cockatiels whistles also make them unique from parrots. Most of the people are not aware of how to keep cockatiel as a house pet. There should be an awareness program regarding this issue.

 

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