Select Page

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

Pin It on Pinterest