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Cockatiel (aviculture)
Cockatiels (Nymphicus hollandicus), are generally regarded as good pets or companion parrots, having a sweet demeanor, though this is by no means guaranteed. Like most other pets, the manner in which the animal is raised, handled, and kept has a profound effect on the temperament of the animal. Some birds are quite gregarious and sociable while others can be shy, retreating to the back of the cage when an unfamiliar figure appears. If handled often and if they have a patient owner the cockatiel(s) will become tame very quickly compared to some of the other parrot species.
Background
Cockatiels are generally kept in a cage and allowed to exercise and socialise with their owners outside of the cage for a few hours a day. In a specially prepared household environment, cockatiels may be permitted to roam freely about a home or apartment, if the owner takes certain precautions, such as clipping the bird's wing feathers if the rooms have hazards that might pose a risk to the bird such as stoves, chimneys, toilets, or ceiling fans. But wing clipping is usually of a serious disadvantage to the birds and the procedure solely benefits the owner, since a wing-clipped bird cannot fly and hence are susceptible to household dangers such as being crushed against the door or under someones foot as well as being caught by predators like cats. The birds that retain their power of flight don't depend on their owner as much as wing-clipped birds since they are often able to properly avoid these hazards on their own; flight also gives the birds a sense of freedom and enjoyment that benefits both the owners and the birds. A scared cockatiel will choose flight over fight, and may rarely injure itself accidentally. As a social bird, cockatiels prefer areas with a lot of activity during the waking hours, and will return to a secluded area when it is time to sleep. Cockatiels may nap on or near their owners, including the owner's chest and shoulders if the owner is stationary for a long period of time.
Cockatiels (Nymphicus hollandicus), are generally regarded as good pets or companion parrots, having a sweet demeanor, though this is by no means guaranteed. Like most other pets, the manner in which the animal is raised, handled, and kept has a profound effect on the temperament of the animal. Some birds are quite gregarious and sociable while others can be shy, retreating to the back of the cage when an unfamiliar figure appears. If handled often and if they have a patient owner the cockatiel(s) will become tame very quickly compared to some of the other parrot species.
Background
Cockatiels are generally kept in a cage and allowed to exercise and socialise with their owners outside of the cage for a few hours a day. In a specially prepared household environment, cockatiels may be permitted to roam freely about a home or apartment, if the owner takes certain precautions, such as clipping the bird's wing feathers if the rooms have hazards that might pose a risk to the bird such as stoves, chimneys, toilets, or ceiling fans. But wing clipping is usually of a serious disadvantage to the birds and the procedure solely benefits the owner, since a wing-clipped bird cannot fly and hence are susceptible to household dangers such as being crushed against the door or under someones foot as well as being caught by predators like cats. The birds that retain their power of flight don't depend on their owner as much as wing-clipped birds since they are often able to properly avoid these hazards on their own; flight also gives the birds a sense of freedom and enjoyment that benefits both the owners and the birds. A scared cockatiel will choose flight over fight, and may rarely injure itself accidentally. As a social bird, cockatiels prefer areas with a lot of activity during the waking hours, and will return to a secluded area when it is time to sleep. Cockatiels may nap on or near their owners, including the owner's chest and shoulders if the owner is stationary for a long period of time.