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Care Sheet for Birds

Average Rating Given To This Care Sheet Is 2.00    (1=lowest, 5=highest)    Last Updated: 04/23/2004

Main Category:

Non-Reptile/Amphibian

Sub Category:

Birds

 Care Sheet Submitted By:

Spike_lover

Years Experience:

1 to 2 Years

Species:

Cockatiel

Other Species or Phases this Care Sheet May Cover:

Small birds

Sexing and Characteristics:

Females usually have really pretty tailfeathers, and more stripes than males.

Mostly Active During:

Day

Substrate and Water Needs:

Have a small water dish in the cage, and make sure you change it daily.

Lighting and UVB:

None

Temperatures and Humidity:

Room Temperature, don’t let your bird get too cold, or it may get sick, and possibly die.

Heating and Equipment:

Small pierches for cages, toys for them to play with (ex. keychains, haning mirrors, small swings etc.)

Caging Provided:

A medium cage will a lot of room for playing, and moving around, i also have a small play area by the side of his cage so he can play on it.

Diet:

Herbivorous

Description of Diet:

Accually they don’t eat plants but occasionally will eat a piece of lettuce, they need bird seed. and they can eat millet spray for a treat.

Supplements, Nutrition and Usage:

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Maintenance:

Make sure they have food and water everyday and play with them so they will be more friendly.
If your bird starts flying you can take them to your local pet store and they can clip their wings for free or a very low price.

Some Words on this Species:

Over all they are a pretty easy pet to take care of, and very un.
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