Recall video! ๐ฅฐ
(don't mind the kid bed ๐)
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24K gold guppy fry๐ will be ๐ 4 a ๐ก soon! Message me if you are looking for some beautiful additions to your fish tank
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๐What do you need to know when bringing home your cockatiel?๐
Firstly, you need to take into consideration, and accept, the cons of owning cockatiels. To name a few:
๐They are loud, messy & destructive. Cockatiels can be very very loud, there is no training, or anything you can do to stop it. Part of owning a bird is accepting a loud & sometimes annoying (but adorable), animal into your home. They are very messy, they will throw their food around, poop everywhere, leave feathers everywhere & break anything they can get their beak on. Cockatiels, are in fact COCKATOOS aswell. It is in a cockatoos nature to destroy things. Which brings us to the next con
๐Cockatiels are expensive. You will be replacing toys every few weeks. And no, buying indestructible toys isn't an option. Why, you may ask? Well they need to have an outlet for their energy, or you could have a very depressed bird. They need things to shred, chew and destroy. This includes toys made from seagrass, cardboard, paper & wood. Aswell as natural branches and perches which they could also very possibly chew.
๐Not all birds will talk! Yes, you can play with it, repeat phrases over & over, but your cockatiel may just never care to repeat it. No matter how much time and effort you put in, some birds will never talk.
๐They are prey animals, so they are all capable of biting! This is a worry for young children. Even the tamest handraised bird will bite if they are scared, injured or they don't trust you. Prey animals should never be forced to bond with you, this will only make them miserable & scared.
๐They are big commitment! Cockatiels can live for 16-25 years with proper care, so this needs to be kept in mind!
With these cons in mind, there are also pros! Some can be very affectionate, they are loving, & have amazing personalities.
If you want to learn about their diet, cage requirements, etc. Go to my 2 page careguide pinned on my page.
FUN FACTS:
๐ฅCockatiels are cockatoos!
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Best mamma award๐
goes to Willow๐ These aren't her babies, her litter was weaned today, but another female mamma got sick so I decided to take her off her babies and gave them to Willow as a surrogate. She took them in instantly. Badger (this litters real mum) is recovering with anti biotics & will appreciate the break. Good girl Willow ๐
Little babies having a forage for seeds on the bed๐
Another quick recall video - of baby #3 ๐๐
Baby #2 doing some recall training ๐๐ฆ