As someone who has worked with cockatiels for many years, I get this question a lot: “Can you tame an adult cockatiel?” The good news is, yes, you can! over the years, I tamed lots of adult cockatiels, even scared or aggressive birds. It takes time and patience, but the bond you can build with…
As a breeder who has raised cockatiels for many years, I can tell you one thing for sure, building trust with your cockatiel is the key to a happy and well-behaved bird. Taming is the first step to creating that trust. When you bring home a new cockatiel, especially one that has never been handled,…
We all know that taming an older cockatiel is a challenge, but trust me, it’s one of the most rewarding experiences you can have as a cockatiel owner. Unlike young cockatiels, older ones come with a negative history. Maybe they were not handled much, or maybe they have developed a fear of humans due to…
Taming a cockatiel and gaining its trust is maybe one of the most rewarding experiences for a bird owner. However, if your cockatiel seems to fear you, it can be frustrating. As an experienced breeder who has been dealing with cockatiels for years, I have dealt many cases where owners struggle to bond with their…
As an experienced breeder who has worked with hundreds of cockatiels over the years, I understand how frustrating it can be when your bird begins to bite. Over the years, I have raised and trained countless cockatiels, and I guarantee you that there is a reason behind any bite, it’s not just bad behavior. Cockatiels have a…
It takes patience and knowledge of cockatiel’s natural behaviors to tame a scared one. I have worked with many kinds of birds as a breeder and cockatiel enthusiast, from hand-fed babies to wild adults and assure you that it takes time to gain their trust, but the benefits of having a loyal, loving bird make the…
How long does it take to tame a cockatiel? This is one of the most questions I receive as a cockatiel breeder, having worked with hundreds of birds over the years. In fact, each bird is different. While some cockatiels may take months to trust you, others will warm up to you in less than…