[paullynnchetti]

Need home for two cockatiels. Large cage and supplies included. Reason we need to find home is we adopted a dog. The dog is aggressive towards the birds and we worry about this. They are 5 years old and very friendly and happy together. Please if you would like to adopt them or know of someone please let me know.

[zcaveman]

How much care do they need? Male and/or female?

[paullynnchetti]

We do not know for sure if they are male or female. We think they are both females. As far as care you have to give them fresh food everyday and water and clean their cage bottom once a week. My mom wipes the inside of the cage a bit everyday. You can leave them in the cage or they love to sit on top of the cage. They will fly a bit if you do not clip their wings. They like to sit on your shoulder and have their heads scratched.

[duffysmom]

Cockatiles are beautiful and smart birds. My friend had one who was a funny bird and fun to watch. At Fairfield Nursery they have a beautiful cockatile in the building where they sell fountains. Hopefully someone will want to have two companions they don't have to walk.

[Debfrommaine]

I had a male for almost 29 yrs and he was fabulous w/a large vocabulary - easy to take care of too. Good luck - sounds like someone is going to get nice pets that can hopefully stay together. They are inexpensive to maintain except for lots of love!

[duffysmom]

Paully please keep us posted.

[batman911]

Endless joy owning these birds. Mine would fly from his cage top to greet me whenever I came into the house. You can clip their wing feathers if you prefer that they do not fly. I taught mine to talk and he had a large selection of phrases and whistles. They will get attached to you so you need to spend some time with them. Very inexpensive to own.

[CFrance]

Cockatiels are parrots, and they need to be socialized. We've had one for six years. With two, they may have bonded to each other and not need so much social interaction with people, but you should not adopt them if you don't plan to spend some time with them. They are delightful birds but need some interaction with people. All parrots do, for that matter.

Our Cockatiel came to us as a baby, when our first golden was very old. The bird, Isa, was a non-event for Bear, our dog. Bear passed on, and we got Crosby, a golden puppy. Isa was by that time totally not afraid of dogs, but Crosby the puppy thought Isa might be a wonderful chew toy. It took me two weeks to train it out of him, bringing the bird near and saying to the puppy, "Leave it," or "NO!" and rewarding him with treats. He was only 10 weeks old at the time, but it was a pretty easy process. Now Isa is a non-event with Crosby. The other day Isa was startled and jumped out of his cage (door was open) and landed on the snoozing Crosby's face. Crosby opened one eye and signed. Isa, of course, told Crosby it was all his fault! (The males do have an attitude! But we like that.)

I wonder if you have tried any kind of training regime with your adopted dog? It might be worth a couple weeks' try. Just sayin'... You know your dog best, though.

[babbs455]

did you find a good home for your birds yet?

[babbs455]

Originally Posted by paullynnchetti

Need home for two cockatiels. Large cage and supplies included. Reason we need to find home is we adopted a dog. The dog is aggressive towards the birds and we worry about this. They are 5 years old and very friendly and happy together. Please if you would like to adopt them or know of someone please let me know.

Missy and Jingles have a new home and are fitting right in. Thanks again Lynn and your mom and dad for the beautiful birds and accessories!
They are beautiful and I LOVE them already!
Barbara

[bkcunningham1]

Originally Posted by babbs455

Missy and Jingles have a new home and are fitting right in. Thanks again Lynn and your mom and dad for the beautiful birds and accessories!
They are beautiful and I LOVE them already!
Barbara

So you have the birds now, Barbara? If so, that is wonderful. I love this site.

[babbs455]

yes I do, I picked them up yesterday..they are adjusting well..and already get on my finger and eat out of my hand..hopefully they won't stress..they seem to be adjusting very well..

[duffysmom]

Barbara I'm so happy to hear this news. You've made my day.

[jane032657]

When I first saw this posting I thought it said "need home for two cocktails". I thought only two? I can do that! Happy Hour is my metaphor for life.