If you have a cockatiels, you may want to get another.There are some things to keep in mind if you are considering keeping multiple cockatiels.Make sure that you meet the needs of multiple birds by introducing cockatiels to each other properly.This will help you care for the cockatiels.
Step 1: Birds should be disease-free.
You should make sure that the cockatiels are disease-free before you put them in the same home.Don't allow them to have contact with each other right away, and have all incoming birds assessed by a vet before they share space with your existing birds.If you want to introduce a new bird to your other birds, you should try to keep it out of your home for 30 days.A healthy bird should be alert, well cared for, and not have discharge from the eyes or nares.
Step 2: If possible, introduce your birds to each other when they are young.
Younger birds are more likely to adapt to life with other birds than older birds.Do it sooner rather than later if you are considering adding another bird to your flock.Young birds that are raised together are more focused on each other than on you.They will form a strong bond that lasts their entire lives.
Step 3: The birds should be kept in individual cages.
The birds should be adjusted to each other before being put into a cage.Allowing them to get to know each other while they each have their own cage will allow you to assess whether the birds can coexist together.Placing the bird's cages next to each other will allow them to get to know one another.
Step 4: The birds should be introduced outside of their cages.
A cockatiel's cage is its special safe place, so they can be territorial when a new bird is introduced into their space.To make sure your bird's first contact without bars goes smoothly, take both birds to a neutral location and let them meet face to face away from their cages.Birds can get to know each other peacefully if there is no chance of aggression when they first meet.If they don't get along, you can move them away from each other.
Step 5: If the cockatiels get along, put them in the same cage.
If they have gotten along during initial meetings, putting cockatiels of the same sex together in a cage works well.If you want to avoid territorial behavior, get a new cage that is big enough for both birds and have them move into it at the same time.With enough space and a neutral territory to begin with, the stage is set for them to live peacefully together.If you go for a new and neutral cage, make sure the toys and food bowls are new so that the birds don't defend property that was once theirs.If you put male and female cockatiels together, they may get along, but you will likely end up with baby roosters.
Step 6: Keep your birds in separate cages.
It is easy to keep multiple birds in different cages.This will make sure that they have enough space to play and have access to food, water, and toys.It will make sure that they don't become aggressive or territorial with one another.Birds can interact with each other even if they are kept in separate cages.If you want, you can put the cages next to each other and let them out at the same time.
Step 7: Birds don't get along.
If you have birds that are aggressive towards each other, even if they are kept in separate cages, you need to keep their cages far away.If the cages are separated by a few feet, then move them to the opposite side of the room.In severe cases, you may need to keep them in separate rooms.It is better to keep birds that don't like each other out of sight than to hope that they will eventually get used to it.The stress of fear and aggression can affect the bird's health.
Step 8: Provide for the birds' basic needs.
Birds need food, water, and stimulation.Bells, mirrors, chewing toys, and swings are some of the toys that cockatiels like to play with.All of your birds should have access to food, water, and stimulation.You need to have multiple food and water dishes in a single cage if you have more than one bird.There should be a lot of toys in the cage.
Step 9: It's a good idea to set aside more time for bird chores.
It will take more time to properly care for multiple cockatiels.You will need to spend more time with your pets, but you will also have to clean cages and change food and water dishes.The cage will get dirtier quicker if you have multiple birds in it.It will need more frequent cleaning than it did.
Step 10: Spend time with your birds.
It's important to give each of the birds some time to themselves.Take each of them out of their cages on a regular basis and train and socialize them so that all of your birds are happy and healthy.If you make a schedule for when you hang out with each bird, they will all get the same attention.Birds can be jealous of one-sided attention.
Step 11: You should be prepared for a change in your bird's interest.
When you only have one cockatiel, it will be focused on you.It may like to sit on your hand or shoulder and sing or whistle at you.If you introduce a new bird to your home, it could give you a lot of attention.This is normal behavior that may or may not occur with the addition of new birds, but you should prepare yourself for that change.The benefit that your bird will receive by being able to interact with another bird all of the time outweighs the downside of a change in interest.They are able to give each other more attention than a human can give them.
Step 12: It's important to care for the health of your birds.
cockatiels need to get regular veterinary care in order to stay healthy.Take your birds for an annual exam to make sure they are healthy.When assessing the health of your birds, look at the clarity of their eyes, their state of feathers, and their energy level.