Comments on: Complete Cockatiel Bird Language And Behavior Guide http://www.cockatielcages.net/cockatiel-information/complete-cockatiel-bird-language-and-behavior-guide/ Read Helpful Reviews And Articles On The Most Popular Bird Cages. Fri, 20 Aug 2010 06:29:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Rebecca http://www.cockatielcages.net/cockatiel-information/complete-cockatiel-bird-language-and-behavior-guide/comment-page-1/#comment-214 Rebecca Fri, 20 Aug 2010 06:29:56 +0000 http://www.cockatielcages.net/?p=22#comment-214 I have owned several cockatiels, but have one right now who has an odd behavior that I do not understand. It is like a hiss, but not. It usually occurs when Lu is sitting in my finger or shoulder and will suddenly shake his head, make a really quick hiss, open his wings out a bit and keep his beak wide open for a second. He does this all the time if you move the hand he is on too fast, or move too quickly around him, but sometimes he will do it when sitting completely still and quiet. People often pull back because it looks like he is lunging to attack and bite. But he is not a biter and after watching it many, many times it doesn't seem to be anything more consequential than a sneeze, but it is startling and odd. Have you seen this behavior or know what it is? I have owned several cockatiels, but have one right now who has an odd behavior that I do not understand. It is like a hiss, but not. It usually occurs when Lu is sitting in my finger or shoulder and will suddenly shake his head, make a really quick hiss, open his wings out a bit and keep his beak wide open for a second. He does this all the time if you move the hand he is on too fast, or move too quickly around him, but sometimes he will do it when sitting completely still and quiet. People often pull back because it looks like he is lunging to attack and bite. But he is not a biter and after watching it many, many times it doesn’t seem to be anything more consequential than a sneeze, but it is startling and odd. Have you seen this behavior or know what it is?

]]> By: Nuna http://www.cockatielcages.net/cockatiel-information/complete-cockatiel-bird-language-and-behavior-guide/comment-page-1/#comment-213 Nuna Wed, 04 Aug 2010 01:27:05 +0000 http://www.cockatielcages.net/?p=22#comment-213 It took a while, but I'm back. Her age... when I got her she was 7 weeks old, and I've almost had her for about a year (in november/october) She has fairly large cage, good for smallish/medium sized birds. We keep her near the windowsill, she enoys climbing on it and gazing outside :) She doesn't play a lot with toys, but when she does, she'll ring her toy-bell. My sister got a male cockatiel recently, but that really made a change in her behavior. Maybe, besides being less lonely. I spend as much time with her as I can, talking, whistling replies and "chirps". Her sitting on my shoulder, snuggling, taking her outside. When I do approach her, he opens her beak as a warning then nibbles my finger, and allows me to pet her. Slower actions help too, but she will always nibble my finger before anything. She spends time with her older birdy friend playing and climbing on her fake tree branch (count that as a toy if you want) She hasn't molted yet, and the other cockatiel she plays with has softer feathers, which I'm curious about. She also wont really eat a lot of fresh fruits of veggies, mostly dried things. :3 It took a while, but I’m back.
Her age… when I got her she was 7 weeks old, and I’ve almost had her for about a year (in november/october)
She has fairly large cage, good for smallish/medium sized birds.
We keep her near the windowsill, she enoys climbing on it and gazing outside :)
She doesn’t play a lot with toys, but when she does, she’ll ring her toy-bell.
My sister got a male cockatiel recently, but that really made a change in her behavior. Maybe, besides being less lonely.
I spend as much time with her as I can, talking, whistling replies and “chirps”. Her sitting on my shoulder, snuggling, taking her outside.
When I do approach her, he opens her beak as a warning then nibbles my finger, and allows me to pet her. Slower actions help too, but she will always nibble my finger before anything.
She spends time with her older birdy friend playing and climbing on her fake tree branch (count that as a toy if you want)

She hasn’t molted yet, and the other cockatiel she plays with has softer feathers, which I’m curious about. She also wont really eat a lot of fresh fruits of veggies, mostly dried things.
:3

]]> By: George Vergerstan http://www.cockatielcages.net/cockatiel-information/complete-cockatiel-bird-language-and-behavior-guide/comment-page-1/#comment-207 George Vergerstan Tue, 29 Jun 2010 05:40:28 +0000 http://www.cockatielcages.net/?p=22#comment-207 Found the answers to many question's I had about my cockatiel and now my wife has been reading every article on your site and is enjoying the learning process. Any tips for keeping a cockatiel from screaming so early in the morning? I know it's normal but ours starts at 5:30am and does it all day whether we are in the room or not. When we try to play with her, she will not come out of the cage but just sit there and scream. She was never like this and it started a few month's ago. Nothing I can think of has changed to cause this and the only thing we changed was a toy here and there but the play's with them. She will not bite but seems afraid to come out and we were getting worried. Found the answers to many question’s I had about my cockatiel and now my wife has been reading every article on your site and is enjoying the learning process. Any tips for keeping a cockatiel from screaming so early in the morning? I know it’s normal but ours starts at 5:30am and does it all day whether we are in the room or not. When we try to play with her, she will not come out of the cage but just sit there and scream. She was never like this and it started a few month’s ago. Nothing I can think of has changed to cause this and the only thing we changed was a toy here and there but the play’s with them. She will not bite but seems afraid to come out and we were getting worried.

]]> By: Sandy http://www.cockatielcages.net/cockatiel-information/complete-cockatiel-bird-language-and-behavior-guide/comment-page-1/#comment-206 Sandy Thu, 24 Jun 2010 10:20:35 +0000 http://www.cockatielcages.net/?p=22#comment-206 Good information and this site helped me alot in my college assignment. Thanks you for your information. Good information and this site helped me alot in my college assignment. Thanks you for your information.

]]> By: Dr. Cockatiel http://www.cockatielcages.net/cockatiel-information/complete-cockatiel-bird-language-and-behavior-guide/comment-page-1/#comment-192 Dr. Cockatiel Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:43:03 +0000 http://www.cockatielcages.net/?p=22#comment-192 If you got it from someone who you know did not neglect the cockatiel or abuse the bird, then it is just a case of being in a new environment and naturally will hiss, lunge and go into a protective state which is why you get that reaction when approaching the cockatiels bird cage. There is a bunch of changes you could do which will allow your cockatiel to gain your trust and with a little more detailed information, i would be more than glad to walk you through it since I’m positive every bird can be trained to be nice. If you got it from someone who you know did not neglect the cockatiel or abuse the bird, then it is just a case of being in a new environment and naturally will hiss, lunge and go into a protective state which is why you get that reaction when approaching the cockatiels bird cage. There is a bunch of changes you could do which will allow your cockatiel to gain your trust and with a little more detailed information, i would be more than glad to walk you through it since I’m positive every bird can be trained to be nice.

]]> By: Dr. Cockatiel http://www.cockatielcages.net/cockatiel-information/complete-cockatiel-bird-language-and-behavior-guide/comment-page-1/#comment-191 Dr. Cockatiel Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:42:29 +0000 http://www.cockatielcages.net/?p=22#comment-191 The location of the bird cage could be a major role in the attitude… high traffic area or alone in a room and your other cockatiel would make your new one nervous at first. how old is the female approx? what cage and size is the bird currently in? has the bird ever actually bit you or does it seem to just put on a act (females are alot less aggressive than males so it is already easier on your part)? what toys, activities do you have in the bird cage and do you notice any trend in like or dislikes? did you try moving the cage to different area’s, away from direct sunlight but not in a dark room alone all day? talking is good and you have to show her that you mean well and don’t want to harm her (pull up a chair close to the cage and just sit there for 2 minutes ignoring any hissing or lunging and see if she naturally stops at the time and note how her reaction is). After talk in a nice soft tone and just say good girl and anything to praise the bird, have a millet stick in hand and you’ll be amazed on how friendly they turn lol. Your goal is to first be by the cage talking without your bird trying to attack you, then you could keep the door open and let her come out and explore at her own pace and reward her with a treat when she acts good. The location of the bird cage could be a major role in the attitude… high traffic area or alone in a room and your other cockatiel would make your new one nervous at first.

how old is the female approx?
what cage and size is the bird currently in?
has the bird ever actually bit you or does it seem to just put on a act (females are alot less aggressive than males so it is already easier on your part)?
what toys, activities do you have in the bird cage and do you notice any trend in like or dislikes?
did you try moving the cage to different area’s, away from direct sunlight but not in a dark room alone all day?

talking is good and you have to show her that you mean well and don’t want to harm her (pull up a chair close to the cage and just sit there for 2 minutes ignoring any hissing or lunging and see if she naturally stops at the time and note how her reaction is). After talk in a nice soft tone and just say good girl and anything to praise the bird, have a millet stick in hand and you’ll be amazed on how friendly they turn lol. Your goal is to first be by the cage talking without your bird trying to attack you, then you could keep the door open and let her come out and explore at her own pace and reward her with a treat when she acts good.

]]> By: Nuna http://www.cockatielcages.net/cockatiel-information/complete-cockatiel-bird-language-and-behavior-guide/comment-page-1/#comment-181 Nuna Sat, 08 May 2010 18:49:22 +0000 http://www.cockatielcages.net/?p=22#comment-181 Hello! I have a beautiful little cockatiel named Ginko. She is almost 7 months old, and this guide has helped me understand her. I feel like we're bonding more now ^^ I am trying to teach her to whistle little tunes. The person who I got her from says, "Its a myth only males can whistle songs. The vocal ability is waht you teach them." Do you have any tips on how I can teach her to whistle? Another thing, she does little chirps once in a while. Like when I pick her up to play, or when she hears a bird outside, or just randomly when we're on the couch. What does this mean? Hello! I have a beautiful little cockatiel named Ginko. She is almost 7 months old, and this guide has helped me understand her. I feel like we’re bonding more now ^^ I am trying to teach her to whistle little tunes. The person who I got her from says, “Its a myth only males can whistle songs. The vocal ability is waht you teach them.” Do you have any tips on how I can teach her to whistle? Another thing, she does little chirps once in a while. Like when I pick her up to play, or when she hears a bird outside, or just randomly when we’re on the couch. What does this mean?

]]> By: Linda http://www.cockatielcages.net/cockatiel-information/complete-cockatiel-bird-language-and-behavior-guide/comment-page-1/#comment-180 Linda Fri, 07 May 2010 00:47:44 +0000 http://www.cockatielcages.net/?p=22#comment-180 Our family just purchased a 14 week old Lutino Cockatiel. We named him or her Snuggles. Snuggles has adjusted to the family quite well. When everyone is home Snuggles chirps and paces her cage and once I open the cage Snuggles imediately comes out and wants our attention. However, Snuggles has a nasty biting habit, so we bought gloves and it has basically elminated that problem (or at least we thought). If Snuggles sees any visible flesh she goes right for it and bites. It is not like an aggressive bite like shes angry, but a constant action. Why is Snuggles doing this? Have we done something wrong? Is it the way she may have been hand fed? Or could it be she was neglected at the pet store we purchased her from? I have looked at several web sites, read two books and have not been able to pin point the problem. Her crest is either at half-mast or simply relaxed when we interact with her. She also seems to like it when we watch her eat because when we greet her in the morning or throughout the day she will head staright to her food dish and eat and once we leave she chirps. I am confused and I hope I will be able to find a solution to her biting. I know it will take time and patience and I am willing to try everythting. I eagerly await your response. Thank you for your time. Our family just purchased a 14 week old Lutino Cockatiel. We named him or her Snuggles. Snuggles has adjusted to the family quite well. When everyone is home Snuggles chirps and paces her cage and once I open the cage Snuggles imediately comes out and wants our attention. However, Snuggles has a nasty biting habit, so we bought gloves and it has basically elminated that problem (or at least we thought). If Snuggles sees any visible flesh she goes right for it and bites. It is not like an aggressive bite like shes angry, but a constant action. Why is Snuggles doing this? Have we done something wrong? Is it the way she may have been hand fed? Or could it be she was neglected at the pet store we purchased her from? I have looked at several web sites, read two books and have not been able to pin point the problem. Her crest is either at half-mast or simply relaxed when we interact with her. She also seems to like it when we watch her eat because when we greet her in the morning or throughout the day she will head staright to her food dish and eat and once we leave she chirps. I am confused and I hope I will be able to find a solution to her biting. I know it will take time and patience and I am willing to try everythting. I eagerly await your response. Thank you for your time.

]]> By: Linda http://www.cockatielcages.net/cockatiel-information/complete-cockatiel-bird-language-and-behavior-guide/comment-page-1/#comment-179 Linda Thu, 06 May 2010 22:48:16 +0000 http://www.cockatielcages.net/?p=22#comment-179 I just purchased a Lutino Cockatiel that is about 14 weeks old. Snuggles seems like he enjoys his new home and really likes to be out with the family, but when being held he constantly nips at our fingers or any flesh that he can get his beak into. However he stops if we wear gloves and long sleeved shirts on. How do we stop our precious baby from nipping and why is he acting this way? I just purchased a Lutino Cockatiel that is about 14 weeks old. Snuggles seems like he enjoys his new home and really likes to be out with the family, but when being held he constantly nips at our fingers or any flesh that he can get his beak into. However he stops if we wear gloves and long sleeved shirts on. How do we stop our precious baby from nipping and why is he acting this way?

]]> By: Dr. Cockatiel http://www.cockatielcages.net/cockatiel-information/complete-cockatiel-bird-language-and-behavior-guide/comment-page-1/#comment-151 Dr. Cockatiel Sat, 24 Apr 2010 05:34:07 +0000 http://www.cockatielcages.net/?p=22#comment-151 Naturally birds will pick at strings, fabrics, carpet, anything that looks fun. Preening is when he starts biting himself to clean out the white dust there about to shake in your face lol. You just have to say no when he picks at anything hes not suppose to. Him attacking you might be just a leave me alone fake intimidation because mine will do that but will nibble on my finger and not bite. If it is a big problem you might need to get some new forging toys and shredding ones he could tear apart in his cage. Naturally birds will pick at strings, fabrics, carpet, anything that looks fun. Preening is when he starts biting himself to clean out the white dust there about to shake in your face lol. You just have to say no when he picks at anything hes not suppose to. Him attacking you might be just a leave me alone fake intimidation because mine will do that but will nibble on my finger and not bite. If it is a big problem you might need to get some new forging toys and shredding ones he could tear apart in his cage.

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