TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Chapter One: Introduction 1
- Chapter Two: Cockatiels in Focus 2
- Facts about Cockatiels 3
- Quick Facts 6
- Cockatiels in History 7
- Color Mutations of Cockatiels 9
- Chapter Three: Cockatiel’s Requirements 14
- Pros and Cons of Cockatiels 15
- Cockatiels Behavior with Other Pets 16
- Ease and Cost of Care 17
- Initial Costs 18
- Monthly Costs 21
- Chapter Four: Tips in Buying Cockatiels 24
- Restrictions and Regulations in United States 25
- Permits in Great Britain and Australia 26
- Practical Tips in Buying Cockatiels 27
- How to Find a Cockatiel Breeder 28
- Local Cockatiels Breeders in the United States 29
- Local Cockatiels Breeders in Great Britain 38
- Selecting a Healthy Cockatiel 39
- Chapter Five: Maintenance for Cockatiels 40
- Habitat and Environment 41
- a.) Ideal Cage Size for Cockatiels 41
- b.) Cage Maintenance 42
- Diet and Feeding 49
- a.) Nutritional Needs of Cockatiels 50
- b.) Types of Food 50
- c.) Toxic Foods to Avoid 58
- Handling and Training Cockatiels 59
- a.) Trimming Your Cockatiel’s Nails 62
- Basic Cockatiels Breeding Info 67
- The Cockatiel Breeding Process 69
- Hybridization of Cockatiels 72
- Chapter Six: Keeping Cockatiels Healthy 82
- Common Health Problems 83
- Recommended Tests 98
- Signs of Possible Illnesses 99
- Chapter Seven: Cockatiel Checklist 102
- Basic Information 103
- Cage Set-up Guide 104
- Nutritional Information 105
- Breeding Information 105
- Do’s and Dont’s 106
- Index 116
- Photo Credits 122
- References 124
