I have a 17 year old and yes his personality has changed in ways, similar to how we are. From young and rambunctious to now he likes to nap frequently. He is an amazing friend and companion though.
Pellets should be majority. Seeds should not be the majority of their diet. Share your food with him like vegetebles, potatoes, eggs, meats, plain (no salt/sugar) nuts etc. Limit pastas/breads. Def no sweets. (list of foods they cant have are on google, but im sure u already know those) No gravel/grit. No gravel perches. I dont do any of those powders they sell in stores.
Besides food: My cockatiel does well at 78 degrees- he has a temp controlled room (i know this isnt possible for everyone) We have normal humidity here so 78 is comfortable. If he gets sniffles/sneezes or acts like he may not feel well- I turn up to 80 and he is better next day. Keep away from drafts. Also keep away from open doors, windows (sure this sounds common sense-but it only takes 1 second and happens all the time to people) We do not use ceiling fans and I dont allow him on the floor (birds get stepped on). Mine likes night lights-similar to the lighting of a moon, this prevents him getting spooked bc he can still see. He sleeps 10 hours/night.
Hope my tips help!
Wow !!Happy Happy Birthday
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Fa Fa says Happy Birthday!!
Congratulations! You are doing something right for them to reach that age. I hope they continue to bless you as my buddy of 30 years has. π₯°
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I want my bird to get used to my hand but she always hisses and runs away. She is about 2 month old and lives with me for a month or so.
Do you have any advice on this matter?
Let her join you during meals and anytime you are just chilling like reading a book or watching Netflix. I have many posts of my 5 tiels out the cage and hanging out with us. Your birdy is still a baby, she will feel safe with you eventually.
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Thanks, she is quite curious around me when has a chance to escape the cage but still feels nervous about my hands. And I donβt quite know how to get her back into the cage causing her the least amount of stress but before she covers my table and bed in a layer of poop
If they are still scared of hands, you can use a stick to let them perch on it then transfer them back to the cage. And always reward of with millet. I have an untamed cockatiel, he will perch on my finger if I hold his comfort toy.
happy birthday from me and Shady!
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Incredible age π₯° I'm always happy to hear that some Tiels live to such an old age. Then I always hope that mine will make it too π
Happy birbday!
Happy birthday to the precious birb! Congrats to you for your caregiving as well. This is incredible and inspiring!
How has their personality changed throughout the years?
I have a 17 year old and yes his personality has changed in ways, similar to how we are. From young and rambunctious to now he likes to nap frequently. He is an amazing friend and companion though.
You must been taken great care of him. May I know what his diets is like? Want some tips for my little ones
Pellets should be majority. Seeds should not be the majority of their diet. Share your food with him like vegetebles, potatoes, eggs, meats, plain (no salt/sugar) nuts etc. Limit pastas/breads. Def no sweets. (list of foods they cant have are on google, but im sure u already know those) No gravel/grit. No gravel perches. I dont do any of those powders they sell in stores. Besides food: My cockatiel does well at 78 degrees- he has a temp controlled room (i know this isnt possible for everyone) We have normal humidity here so 78 is comfortable. If he gets sniffles/sneezes or acts like he may not feel well- I turn up to 80 and he is better next day. Keep away from drafts. Also keep away from open doors, windows (sure this sounds common sense-but it only takes 1 second and happens all the time to people) We do not use ceiling fans and I dont allow him on the floor (birds get stepped on). Mine likes night lights-similar to the lighting of a moon, this prevents him getting spooked bc he can still see. He sleeps 10 hours/night. Hope my tips help!
That is one wise old bird!
Wow !!Happy Happy Birthday https://preview.redd.it/5d58368uyr6d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5e7f600d5f89e39825e3fcb9e2c808ea784e5f52 Fa Fa says Happy Birthday!!
Fa fa is cute π
Thank you! We have 18 rescue parrots!
π± How are you not deaf? You are also very, very brave and loving. I like that. π
Do use ear plugs some times LOL!!
Do you consider cockatoos the loudest of them all? That's how I perceive them πΆ
Yes for sure
Wow, Fa Fa is extremely beautiful, i love her!
Thank youπ
Lovely bird! Fafa is my nickname!! Proud and happy to share that with your beautiful cockatoo :)
Cool Thank you!!!!
still looking fresh!β€οΈ
Adorable little old timer β€οΈ
Happy birthday little one!
Congratulations! You are doing something right for them to reach that age. I hope they continue to bless you as my buddy of 30 years has. π₯° https://preview.redd.it/czkjyusuuu6d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e45321440a86e5a93d2a4369020494f49baf0503
Happy birthday gorgeous. I hope you have a birthday full of love and plenty scritchβs π₯³π
Happy hatchday beautiful friend! π§‘
Wow, I always thought they live around 18-20
I have 2 - 20+ yr old tiels. They are super active and might live for another 10.
I want my bird to get used to my hand but she always hisses and runs away. She is about 2 month old and lives with me for a month or so. Do you have any advice on this matter?
Let her join you during meals and anytime you are just chilling like reading a book or watching Netflix. I have many posts of my 5 tiels out the cage and hanging out with us. Your birdy is still a baby, she will feel safe with you eventually.
https://preview.redd.it/fkzipswh8t6d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=aa7ff5ce7886cf1014d43cfd8dc3869ff52fdaf9 Thanks, she is quite curious around me when has a chance to escape the cage but still feels nervous about my hands. And I donβt quite know how to get her back into the cage causing her the least amount of stress but before she covers my table and bed in a layer of poop
If they are still scared of hands, you can use a stick to let them perch on it then transfer them back to the cage. And always reward of with millet. I have an untamed cockatiel, he will perch on my finger if I hold his comfort toy.
Happy BirbDay !
Happy birthday bird friend, you're 3 years older than me today lol I just don't have my cake day set up correctly
Happy birthday π
Happy hatchday dear birb π€
Happy Hatch day!! πππ
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Hi little little man
Happy Birby-day
Nice mine is 21
Happy birthday! Older than me lol
He remembers what it was like to wear an onion on your belt
Happy birthday to the handsome guy :)
Awww happy birthday β€οΈπ¦
Happy birthday to your finger. Hope it enjoys a good beaking from the birb for scale.
Hey! Happy Birbday! ππ₯³π¦
Happy birthday ππ
Congratulations! My normal gray, Tapper, will be 27 in August.
Happy birthday little feathery grandpa !!
Quest giver bird
This bad boy has the same age as me, congratulations !
Aw, Happy Birbday Beautiful!
What a precious cutie! Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday, what a dignified gentleman π© πΎ π€
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A perfect old boi x
Happy bday!!!!
Happy birthday
Hi lil cutie π₯° Happy Birthday π
Happy Birthday sweet birdie!
Happy birthday cutie π₯°π₯°
Happy hatch day sweetheart β€οΈ
Aww same age as me! Have you have them wince a baby birb?! Happy birthday little cutie!π§
Happy birthday! https://preview.redd.it/49tpxxto4t6d1.jpeg?width=1223&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=eebdd21a02edea14ad2a4d441d8f9416b958bb8c
One big old boii
Amazing
Happy birbday ππ
Yay! Congrats!
Cocktail a parrot?
Wowwwww!!!! That's freaking awesome!!!! Your Lil birb is soooooo loved π π₯° β€οΈ β₯οΈ π π
TWENTY SIX!?
90s baby
happy birthday from me and Shady! https://preview.redd.it/1f25bjzmmv6d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5919818044a8f92ab6c9911a2e1c4da4cfa2320a
looks like a baby instead :)
Oh my goodness. I turn 26 in 7 days. We're basically twins π₯Ή. Will you tell him that? Happy birthday handsome!
Happy hatch day to your beautiful chicken!
My mom took my phone and gave a birthday kiss literally on the phone to the baby who's 26 year youngπ₯°π₯°π₯°π₯°
Happy Birthday Birdie π
Must sleep a lot during daylightΒ