Talk Cockatiels Forums http://talkcockatiels.com Talk Cockatiels is a website for cockatiel owners to talk about their cockatiels. en Fri, 10 Sep 2010 12:58:50 GMT vBulletin 60 http://talkcockatiels.com/images/misc/rss.jpg Talk Cockatiels Forums http://talkcockatiels.com new at this! http://talkcockatiels.com/showthread.php?t=15411&goto=newpost Fri, 10 Sep 2010 09:43:40 GMT Hi everyone. just signed up and will head to the introductions section after this. My friend had a tiel and he was lovely. whenever i would go... Hi everyone. just signed up and will head to the introductions section after this.

My friend had a tiel and he was lovely. whenever i would go round there it was always friendly and sit there chirping and would happily sit next to me while playin the xbox with my friend! recently though he died so i was thinking about getting one of my own! ive had a look at the stickies aswell as some other sites over the last few days deciding how to go about it and this bird seems the right one for me. i have plenty of time to give and am thinking about putting him (or her) in my well ventilated large bedroom (due to dander issues, ive made sure that the cage will be near a well ventilated area with no draughts) Any way, i was wondering how much these birds cost weekly, cost of initial setup and if the experience is usually as rewarding and fun as it was with my friends bird? any advice on how to go about this from a total noob perspective would be appreciated. thanks in advance ]]> Cockatiel Talk RentalWhisper http://talkcockatiels.com/showthread.php?t=15411 A thought of a new cage comes to mind http://talkcockatiels.com/showthread.php?t=15410&goto=newpost Fri, 10 Sep 2010 04:26:40 GMT I am wondering would THIS cage here be a good one for 2 tiels? I would have to re-agrange my room for it of course but, I would like to know if the... I am wondering would THIS cage here be a good one for 2 tiels? I would have to re-agrange my room for it of course but, I would like to know if the one that I am thinking about getting is perfect enough for them.


http://www.petco.com/product/111928/...20Black-111928


Though, if I picked out the right cage for them I will be getting it for them for next christmas since my other birds cage will be the one I have time to save for.

Here is what there current cage looks like:

(and if I got another bird I'd at least have 2 other cages to chose from depending on the one that I end up getting for in the future)

Plus, I figure since my budgies are getting a new cage this xmas next year sometime my tiels will be getting a new cage as well. ]]> Cockatiel Talk Jynxstorm http://talkcockatiels.com/showthread.php?t=15410 Worming! Whats the appropriate age to worm tiels? http://talkcockatiels.com/showthread.php?t=15409&goto=newpost Fri, 10 Sep 2010 04:09:45 GMT I did not know that you had to do this so now i would like to do this as soon as i can ! My birds are 10 months and 5months old. Also does a vet do... I did not know that you had to do this so now i would like to do this as soon as i can ! My birds are 10 months and 5months old. Also does a vet do this or do i get worming stuff from a pet store or other?

Thanks ]]> Your Cockatiels Health Charliechuckles http://talkcockatiels.com/showthread.php?t=15409 Can tiels have honey? http://talkcockatiels.com/showthread.php?t=15408&goto=newpost Fri, 10 Sep 2010 01:59:00 GMT I am thinking on giving them a little bit of corn but, I am wondering if a Tincy bit of honey is good for them to make it taste sweet? I know... I am thinking on giving them a little bit of corn but, I am wondering if a Tincy bit of honey is good for them to make it taste sweet?

I know about the Honey sticks, but, the one i'm wondering about is the actual honey. ]]> Food And Nutrition Jynxstorm http://talkcockatiels.com/showthread.php?t=15408 Greetings from Owensboro Ky . newbie here http://talkcockatiels.com/showthread.php?t=15407&goto=newpost Fri, 10 Sep 2010 01:37:04 GMT
hello everyone . i'm just a kentucky boy who loves my cockatiels
birds .
i have had birds my hole life growing up and just love then .
i have had a few in my life time .my mother got me in to them as a kid . we breed our male once so when i turn 16 and when i left my nest :D i would own our first Generation of cockatiels so i may pass the next Generation on to my kids . so our first bird will live on and stay with our family .please if you like to talk dont be shy drop me a line here lets talk bird talk ......

i found this gif so funny i had to share ......


]]> Introductions madmax http://talkcockatiels.com/showthread.php?t=15407 Training Cockatiels http://talkcockatiels.com/showthread.php?t=15406&goto=newpost Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:51:39 GMT I am thinking about getting some materials on cockatiel training so I can start training Sunny to do some tricks. I never really did it because it... I am thinking about getting some materials on cockatiel training so I can start training Sunny to do some tricks. I never really did it because it was never my intention to use him to show off to friends or whatever and I love him the way he is, but now I think differently. I have come to realize that it is a way to reinforce your bond with your tiel and to make his life more fulfilling. :love:

My question is: Can anyone on this forum recommend something to me that they have tried and know is good? :confused: I mean, there's so much stuff on the internet, with guys like Mr. Chet Womach and that guy on the www.mybirdtips.com website who has a whole collection of clips on YouTube. Of course, they all claim to work miracles, that your tiel will know tons of tricks within days, will never bite you again, etc. etc. etc. I'm not sure if I'm really convinced. :o So if someone can recommend a website or a book or DVD or whatever, that will be great. :D ]]> Cockatiel Talk Annie http://talkcockatiels.com/showthread.php?t=15406 Charlie has gone to school today! http://talkcockatiels.com/showthread.php?t=15405&goto=newpost Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:37:03 GMT Charlie has gone to school with my son today for show and tell:) I wonder how much learning will get done today as charlie is a whistler/singer:D ! Charlie has gone to school with my son today for show and tell:) I wonder how much learning will get done today as charlie is a whistler/singer:D ! ]]> Cockatiel Talk Charliechuckles http://talkcockatiels.com/showthread.php?t=15405 Seeking Lots of Opinions http://talkcockatiels.com/showthread.php?t=15404&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 23:30:30 GMT I've been in conversation with Susanne about the exact mutations of my most current clutch, but with all the possible splits and likelihood of compound or multiple mutations covering each other, it's really very difficult to say.

HOWEVER, it drives me NUTS not to know, and since there are no genetic tests available to determine for sure what genes a bird holds, I'm asking for as many of you as possible to weigh in with your opinions. If you know of an expert willing to take a look at my birds' photos (for free) PLEASE let me know! Many thanks in advance!

What I do know is this:

Father: Pastelface split Pearl, Pied, Cinnamon, Lutino, Whiteface

Mother: Whiteface Cinnamon Pearl with possibility of being also Single Factor Dominant Silver, but this is unknown.

I have researched, studied, asked people, studied some more, asked more people, etc and to the best of my ability, my guesses will be stated with each baby's picture. Please share your guess, or if you've had contact with other birds of known mutations that look like mine.

Baby 4 in this clutch got jammed up with seed in the nest and wasn't receiving adequate nutrition for a period of a few days in the middle of it's second week, so it's quite a bit less developed than the other 3.

Here we go!

Mom and Dad:






Two Chicks From This Pair's FIRST Clutch:



Current Clutch, Baby #1:
My guess is Pastelface Cinnamon Pearl.
Have to assume the Cinnamon gene and the Pastelface gene have caused the severe washing out of the grey/brown tones giving the baby this very soft look.



The same baby, with it's parents for color comparison's sake. The baby is also clearly split to pied.




Current Clutch, Baby #2:
Clearly, this baby is a Pastelface Lutino. I wonder if it's also Pearl?



Baby #2 with Parents:



Current Clutch, Baby #3:
This is where things get a little interesting. My guess has been that this is a Pastelface Pearl with unknown splits at this point. However, upon closer examination, I see brown in it's crest leading me to suspect Cinnamon. But, if so, why are it's flights and other body feathers so much darker than the first baby?? When I compare this baby to normal Pearls, it's crest is a much more "rusty" color.



Baby #3 with it's parents:




Current Clutch, Baby #4:
This is a Whiteface Pearl with the same issues as Baby #3. It's crest and even it's face feathers are brown, but it's flights and other body feathers are very dark, as they would be in a normal Pearl. Since WF cockatiels have no yellow, the brown has to come from the mutation of the melanin pigment, and therefore the Cinnamon gene. So if this baby and Baby #3 are Cinnamon, what does that make Baby #1?







Baby #4 with it's Mama:



Again, I appreciate all opinions, even if you don't think you know - send along your thoughts! I have to figure this out!! :p


 ]]> Cockatiel Mutations and Genetics SftWrmRain http://talkcockatiels.com/showthread.php?t=15404 This is Toby! http://talkcockatiels.com/showthread.php?t=15403&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 22:33:16 GMT This is Toby my other Tiel and friend for Charlie! This is Toby my other Tiel and friend for Charlie!
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]]> Cockatiel Pictures Charliechuckles http://talkcockatiels.com/showthread.php?t=15403 This happened twice now http://talkcockatiels.com/showthread.php?t=15402&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 19:37:22 GMT I have been feeding Lucky a cockatiel mix since i got him 6 weeks ago and the last 2 days the Striped Sunflower seed got stuck on his beak, last... I have been feeding Lucky a cockatiel mix since i got him 6 weeks ago and the last 2 days the Striped Sunflower seed got stuck on his beak, last time i was really worried as it was really stuck. I had to hold lucky while my partner had to crack the seed open, poor baby.
Is there anything else i can feed him other than this as i dont want this to happen again, or is it normal for this to happen.
It really scared me
pic shows the nasty seed lol
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]]> Food And Nutrition lperry82 http://talkcockatiels.com/showthread.php?t=15402 cage size http://talkcockatiels.com/showthread.php?t=15401&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:38:59 GMT what's a good cage size for 3 cockatiels? ]]> Cockatiel Talk kimiko http://talkcockatiels.com/showthread.php?t=15401 <![CDATA[My baby's growing up]]> http://talkcockatiels.com/showthread.php?t=15400&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 13:24:27 GMT Last night, Freddie was walking up and down my leg and playing with my slipper and then he started masturbating on it! :wacko: He's only 7 months old (unless the breeder fibbed about his age). Isn't that a bit young for that? ]]> Cockatiel Talk Siobhan http://talkcockatiels.com/showthread.php?t=15400 To cut or not to cut my tiels wings http://talkcockatiels.com/showthread.php?t=15399&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 11:35:33 GMT When I received Lenny his wings were pretty much butchered from the previous owner. When he would try to take off flying, he would immediately hit... When I received Lenny his wings were pretty much butchered from the previous owner. When he would try to take off flying, he would immediately hit the floor.
Okay, now that his wings have nearly fully grown out, he can fly ALL over my house. This is such a beautiful thing to see, but that is how I lost my last tiel Snickers...he was doing the exact same thing and my son just happened to open the door and he took off :(
I could not bare the thought of losing another one of my babies...even though I have only had him since June, I am very attached to him and so is the rest of my family.
The reason I DO NOT want to cut them is because I feel he enjoys this new since of freedom...he can come to me if he wants me, but that is sometimes not a very good thing, because he comes to me constantly now. I put him on his play gym or in his foraging bowl and if he sees me, forget it, he will practically chase me down. :eek:
I try to let one of my tiels be able to fly at all times...I can not have all 4 of them flying around my house...but one at a time, seems to work okay.
I am wondering what you all think...Should I clip his wings or not?
He is gorgeous either way, in my opinion.
Now I do have to say he is getting a little bit nippier with this new found freedom too:(

***PLEASE NOTE***
I AM TALKING ABOUT CLIPPING MY COCKATIELS FLIGHT FEATHERS ONLY, NOT THE ACTUAL WING...NEVER, EVER CUT THE WINGS, IF YOU DO NOT KNOW HOW TO CLIP FLIGHT FEATHERS...PLEASE, PLEASE TAKE YOUR TIEL TO AN AVIARY VET WHO CAN DO IT FOR YOU...THANK YOU ]]> Cockatiel Talk tielmom http://talkcockatiels.com/showthread.php?t=15399 Mutation type of my tiels http://talkcockatiels.com/showthread.php?t=15398&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 11:09:00 GMT These are my tiels. I think that the one on my finger is heavy pied and the other is normal grey. Am I correct? Any suggestions are really... These are my tiels. I think that the one on my finger is heavy pied and the other is normal grey. Am I correct? Any suggestions are really appreciated.


]]> Cockatiel Talk thax http://talkcockatiels.com/showthread.php?t=15398 REALLY wanted to buy this bird!! http://talkcockatiels.com/showthread.php?t=15397&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 07:46:03 GMT http://s293.photobucket.com/albums/m...t=08092010.jpg

http://s293.photobucket.com/albums/m...8092010001.jpg

http://s293.photobucket.com/albums/m...8092010002.jpg

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LOVE THAT CREST

http://s293.photobucket.com/albums/m...8092010004.jpg

Took some real hard work to say no to that bird -_- Anyone know what colour he/she is?? I jsut couldnt look away from his crest, its almost like a 'crown'. Is that normal?? ]]> Cockatiel Pictures Daharkaz Angel http://talkcockatiels.com/showthread.php?t=15397