Here are two secrets about the care of your cockatiel that may add 5 to 10 years to their life. You can indisputably extend the life of your cockatiel by ensuring the proper diet and recommended sleep schedule.

Many people make the incorrect assumption…

Since cockatiels are birds, most people guess that they will eat seeds. To a certain degree, this is correct. Birds can become addicted to seeds. That’s right, addicted.

Most cockatiel owners are unaware that a diet consisting exclusively of bird seed will not be the best choice for their cockatiel. A varied diet is a much more favorable option. Over time, the introduction of vegetables, fresh fruits, and pellets, will be beneficial.

Isn’t the health of your cockatiel worth the little bit of extra effort spent cutting up fresh fruits and veggies for them? I think that the answer to that question is obvious.

You may be wondering what the benefits of feeding cockatiels fruits and vegetables are. These food items supply the vitamins and nutrients that your cockatiel requires to remain healthy. It is a myth that a cockatiel’s health can be maintained purely on a diet of seeds.

People who subscribe to this belief are, in reality, slowly killing their valued pets. It is only out of my concern for efenseless cockatiels, that I feel the need to address this issue.

As I mentioned above, there is another diet option…

Pellets.

Pellets are beneficial to your cockatiel for several reasons:

*They contain all of the essential vitalmins and minerals that your cockatiel needs to promote their health and well-being.

*They are readily available in stores.

*They are easy to use.

Many cockatiel owners are unaware that this inexpensive meal option could actually save their cockatiel from sickness and premature death. Ensuring the safety and health of their bird is the main focus of cockatiel owners.

The other secret about a cockatiel’s care that I want to discuss is sleep.

Ten to twelve hours of sleep are required for your cockatiel to maintain it’s health. Birds who are not afforded the needed amount of sleep may become depressed, grouchy or even ill. It is very helpful to cover your bird’s cage each night, blocking out annoying light that may undermine your cockatiel’s sleep.

So there you have some extremely useful tips so that your beloved cockatiel will remain with you for many years.

Properly Taking Care of a Cockatiel for a Happy and Healthy Pet

If you have chosen a Cockatiel as a new pet, you must realize that there are thing you need to know for proper cockatiel care. First, cockatiels demand a pretty expensive up front cost. This should not scare you because the rewards for having a cockatiel are great. They also have a pretty high “maintainability” cost involving time and energy. You must be willing to commit several daily tasks and almost unlimited personal involvement. These bird are completely dependent on you. The love and satisfaction is returned to you tenfold.

One of the best paths to excellent Cockatiel Care is to provide your pet with the optimal living conditions and surroundings possible. The pet’s cage is a good spot to start. Keeping a tidy cage and environment is an essential requirement. Newspaper is the perfect source of covering for the floor of the cage. Since it can be easily cleaned of any wasted food, excess feather dust from your pet, and bird droppings.

Cleaning the cage frequently, as well as all accessories, using natural cleansing solutions that contain no harmful chemicals or fumes, is an excellent routine to follow. Performing this ritual will give your Cockatiel an environment that is clean and well maintained, and in addition, it will aid in the prevention of sickness.

Finding a good location for the cage, preferably an extremely peaceful and cozy portion of the house, is another factor that contributes to good Cockatiel care. This uncomplicated act will reduce stress in your pet that can be introduced by loud sounds, drafts, and sudden movements.

To ensure appropriate care for your Cockatiel, it is important to provide good energetic, as well as intellectual, exercise. The bird should not be permitted to remain inside the cage for extended periods of time. You should allow a short exercise schedule regularly, preferably on a daily basis, enabling your pet to explore his surroundings and “run” free. Because Cockatiels have extremely high natural intelligence, it is important that you express love and affection towards them, as this makes them candidates to be your companion, this in turn promotes good health and happiness.

Good diet regulation is also among the guidelines that should be followed to ensure proper care for Cockatiels. In order to thrive and remain healthy, your feathered friend needs more than pellet based food, such as a consistent diet of greens, vegetables, fresh fruits that are chopped, seeds, and even boiled eggs and other nutritious table foods.

Also included in the plan to ensure proper care for Cockatiels is the practice of good hygiene. Try to keep the feathers on the bird’s wings clean, as well as clipped, constantly, and provide bathing occasions as often as possible.

By starting with just these tips, you are insuring a healthy relationship with your cockatiel. Properly cockatiel care (from the start) will help you build a bond with your bird that will last for as long as 15 to 20 years.