Cockatiels and the host of “mutations” are all pretty much domesticated. They are not really a fussy bird, often playful and expressive. The same holds true when it comes to their cages.
It is preferrable to house Cockatiels in a retangular cage, not in a round one. It is also recommended that cockatiels, although extremely good nature about living quarters, should be be in a cage that they fly in.
Flight allows cockatiels not to be bored. Cockatiel have to fight boredom or they will become depressed. They will experience a loss of appetite if they get to “down”. Some of the symptoms of depression look like symptom of a descease, but keep your bird cheery.
This is part one in the cockatiel management and cockatiel care series of articles, come back tomorrow for more information.