Diet
Balanced cockatiel diet with pellets, measured seed and safe vegetables
Birds
Cockatiels care
Cockatiels need a calm routine, daily interaction, safe flight time, balanced nutrition and gentle training.
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Lifespan
10-20 years
Typical costs
GBP 25-GBP 70 per month after setup
Space
Wide cage with room for wing stretches plus safe supervised flight
Care basics
What to get right first.
Housing
Spacious cage, varied perches, shred-safe toys and a quiet sleep routine
Social needs
High. They need predictable company and enrichment every day
Exercise
Daily supervised flight and foraging
Cleaning
Daily food, water and cage base care with regular perch cleaning
Handling
Build trust with short, reward-led sessions and avoid chasing around the cage.
Common health concerns
- Respiratory disease
- Nutritional deficiency
- Feather issues
- Egg binding
Often misunderstood
- All-seed diets
- No sleep routine
- Teflon or aerosol exposure
- Too little out-of-cage time
Related information
Care guides
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