If you are going to buy a cockatiel because they are beautiful and are going to “set it and forget it” please don’t do that. Here are some considerations when looking at a cockatiel for sale.
Here are some traits that YOU need to have to be able to take of a cockatiel…
* patience
* understanding
* enthusiasm
If you have these attributes than you may be on your way to be a great owner / companion to a cockatiel. You might think, “Companion?”
These birds need a lot of attention, love, gentle touching and Time. Yes they need food, a god sized cage and other physical things to survive, but companionship really makes a cockatiel thrive. If you do this you will get the satisfaction of pleasant sounds that will home. Cockatiel’s can even talk to you if you can take the time to train them.
Interesting though, that if you purchase one cockatiel and you spend the ample time stroking it, talking to it and holding it, that cockatiel will view you as it’s mate. On the other hand, if you buy a male and female together, they will bond. They will be each others mate for life.
Here are some other questions that you can ask yourself to know whether you are ready for a cockatiel…
1. Are you ready for a long term commitment? Cockatiels can live up to 20 years (around 12 in most cases). Are you ready for that?
2. Are you ready to change their surroundings at least once a week? Clean there toys? Clean their cage daily? Ohhh yeah there is more! Daily task time.
3. Cockatiels are messy, are you prepared constantly clear up after your cockatiel?
These are no “set it and forget it” type pets. Are you ready for that? There are considerations before you look for a cockatiel for sale.
Here is an excellent beginners guide to buying a cockatiel and other fasicantion topics.