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Sue H. @CinnamonGrl (7086) • Santa Fe, New Mexico 7 Aug 16

I thought I'd share a picture of my birds. The white parakeet with pretty colors is Piper, the green parakeet hanging from the top of the cage chewing on the toy is Lollipop. And the cockatiel standing on their cage lording it...

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What kind of pet(s) have you (I) had? Part 1

GreatMartin @GreatMartin (23670) • Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 21 Sep 15

A few years ago I decided it was time to have a pet again. I love dogs (especially pugs) but feel that they are too much of a responsibility at this time in my life. I've had both salt and fresh water fish tanks--10 at one time...

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LauraElrod @LauraElrod (418) • United States 1 Feb 12

Hi all you bird lovers i have 2 tiels that are about to be about 5 months old. i got one at thanksgiving and one at Christmas. my problem is this , we are suppose to feed them fresh fruits and veggies and mine refuse to eat them....

Breeding Cockatiels

elysiamarie @elysiamarie (147) • Canada 11 Nov 10

Hello all! About a month ago, I was given a pair of cockatiels, male and female. I then gave them a nesting box and they are sitting on five eggs already! Does anyone have any tips and advice on breeding cockatiels? Have...

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My Zoo

~Jodi~ @jeanena (2198) • Bucklin, Kansas 21 Oct 09

In this past month my house has turned into a zoo. My son brought me a chinchilla she is a cool little animal and she really loves her treats. The kid that use to share the apartment with my son bought the poor little thing and...

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Cockatiels

~Jodi~ @jeanena (2198) • Bucklin, Kansas 21 Oct 09

My youngest daughter was given two cockatiels ..poor things look like vultures.I use to raise cockatiels and have never seen them look like these two. They have no feathers at all on their heads or their necks. I need a little...

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cockatiels?

graxey @graxey (10) • Philippines 14 Feb 09

what can you say about cockatiels? i'm planning to have them as a companion. are they great pets? please help me. thanks alot!

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trained her to well

Bethygrl @Bethygrl (92) • United States 14 Apr 08

I think I trained my cockatiel to well. My father in law got her for me when she was very young. I had to gain her trust and it took time but eventually she came around. If she is out of her cage and you call her name she will fly...

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My Crazy Cockatiel!!

irishmist @irishmist (3814) • United States 11 Dec 07

Well today was major cage cleaning day. About every month or so I take the cage into the bathroom and take it apart to clean it. I fill the tub up with some water and go at it. I have to take the bottom off the cage, and I put it...

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Who has them?

Icedragon2 @Icedragon2 (4) • United States 3 Nov 07

I am looking for tiel owners to talk about their birds! I have 25 myself all rares except for one normal gray. White faces, pearls, cinnamon, cin pearl, silver pearl white, pied and a platimum for starters! Lin

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Should I turn this man in to the MSPCA?

ctrymuziklvr @ctrymuziklvr (11057) • United States 1 Sep 07

This morning I wrote about two cockatiels I got last night. What I didn't tell you was the story behind them. I read an ad from a man wanting to sell 2 cockatiels and I was looking for just that...2 cockatiels. This was over...

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Please help me name my new babies!

ctrymuziklvr @ctrymuziklvr (11057) • United States 31 Aug 07

While I'm waiting to get the dog that I really want I adopted two baby cockatiels today. I am the type of person who is not happy without pets in my life. I have to have someone to take care of and keep me company. These two...

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Can they really talk or do they just whistle?

JoyceP2007 @JoyceP2007 (230) • United States 16 Jul 07

We've had our cocaktiels since father's day. They're still babies. The male whistles a lot. He does the cat call whistle. I was wondering if they can really be taught to talk or not? How long does it take? Do you have any tips for...

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Will a Sun Conure and a Cockatiel mate?

neals1 @neals1 (67) • United States 10 Jun 07

You'd think I'd know this having the birds for 8 years, but I've always kept them in separate cages as they need different diets and stuff. However, I let them out of the cages today and the cockatiel went over and into the Sun...

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Which do you prefer A male or female Cockatiel?

irishmist @irishmist (3814) • United States 10 May 07

I have had 3 cockatiels in my life, and I like having a male better. The first time I had a set of Cockatiels, Randy & Rosie. Randy was so sweet!, but Rosie did'nt like people, and was really witchy to Randy. I now have Timmy and...

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What special things can your bird do?

irishmist @irishmist (3814) • United States 10 May 07

I have a cockatiel named Timmy, and he thinks he is a person! Timmy has quite the personality. This bird can pick up ringtones and sing them. His favorite is drop it like its hot by snoopdog. Timmy also talks. he says things like:...

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Are you good friends with your bird?

irishmist @irishmist (3814) • United States 8 May 07

Can we be good friends with our birds? My answer is yes. I have a cockatiel whom I love dearly. We are best friends. I got him from a pet shop when he was 7 months old. He was timid & quiet. I spoiled him, and showed him lots of...

Cockatiels use Mobile phone ring tone as Mating Call!

jennybianca @jennybianca (12912) • Australia 7 May 07

Have you ever heard a cockatiel copy a mobile (cell) phone ring tone? Just the old fashioned ordinary ring.. brrr.. brrr. Our cockatiel learnt to copy the ring tone easily, quite a long time ago. Bird experts around our city,...

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Help Male Cockatiel Mate me

Irish1015 @Irish1015 (1) • United States 25 Apr 07

My male cockatiel,Kitty Kat keeps trying to mate with me. He screms when I leave the room.How do I get him to stop.He also takes baths without water.

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ajmccrary1986 @ajmccrary1986 (454) • United States 19 Apr 07

I love cockatiels, but my cat already goes after my gerbil, and he doesn't understand that this "critter" is mine. I can't help feeling sorry for him. That's why I can't get a cockatiel, unless I moved out on my own. However,...

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