My cockatiel turns 25 next year ❤️ Update: Sadly, Alley passed away in mid-April 2023, just a few months shy of his 28th birthday. I spent his entire with him. He was my best friend since I was 12 years old (I’ll be 40 in a week). I’ll miss him deeply for the rest of my life. Our bond was a once-in-a-lifetime companionship that I will forever be grateful to have been blessed with.

How to take care of a bird 1. Have patience 2. Know what you will get yourself into 3. Love the bird 4. Let the bird love you!

Cockatiels are the best birds! We recently got a parrotlet, and she’s very sweet, but my cockatiel just loves to cuddle. And he’ll sit on my shoulder and sing the Adams Family ❤️❤️

Experienced bird owner here. VERY IMPORTANT: Don't make assumptions about how the bird will behave. They have their own unique personalities just like people.

My little guy lived from 1985-2007. This was so much like him. I once heard a vet describe Cockatiels as the "Golden Retrievers of the bird world ". Too true!

When you mentioned that they were like a small dog, I nearly had a heart attack and thought some unholy being had given a chihuahua wings

0:32 omg lord it is cuteness overload I want to hug you pearly ,omg I really want to Omg cute cute cute Cute. CUTE CUTENESS

I agree with this bird owner. I used to own a cockatiel, but sadly she past away almost 2 months ago 😭

Yes, they’re very affectionate they bond to you mine screams as soon as I leave the room. Cockatiels are great pets and companion.

This was something i always wondered no one talked about...... But my cockatiel smelled so amazing, it was like baby smell

My baby cockatiel is only 15 weeks old and already is sitting on my hand and eating from the other . Got him at 13 weeks old and he has already got my heart .. he is learning to talk

*me:* let's watch "5 Best Things About Owning A Cockatiel" *my cockatiel:* AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

We just bought cockatiels a couple months ago. What you are saying about them being like a dog is so true. It is something I didn't expect!

I’m thinking about getting a cockatiel! And this video definitely made me so much more excited to get one!! Update: I actually got myself one! I named her sunny, and she already allows me to pet her!

You said your budgie doesn't let you do all that your Cockatiel does but my budgie let's me do everything. He lets me pet him, cuddle with me and perch on my shoulders as long as I want to.

Male budgies are exellent talkers you just have to teach them!

Sometimes when I'm stressed or sad, I just watch my tiels do their thing, and their cuteness and little tiel movements always cheer me up

This is so true I have a cockatiel and they are literally the best bird ever

The cuddiliness, chill nature and relative quietness is what’s settled me on a Cockatiel as my birb companion

I got my cockatiel Chipper when he was 4 months old from a birds specialty pet store. He was/is missing one of his toenails and I think he was being rejected by prospective owners for that reason(it's actually not a problem).Yet he looked healthy, he looked happy so upon my taking him home, I named him Chipper because he looked just that. Within a day, he learned how to perch on my finger and loved his head pets. And once Chipper learned how to whistle, talk and sing, there was no stopping him! It's interesting how you likened owning a cockatiel to owning a dog. When I take Chipper in his carrying case to get clipped, he'll do his repertoire during the ride--he provides the entertainment! He's also very docile when he gets his wings and toenails clipped at the place I got him from--the owner has referred to Chipper as "a sweet little bird." Chipper is now going on 15 years old. Up to this point, he hasn't experienced any medical issues and I hope he lives the longest lifespan..if longer, even better.

My baby cockatiel Jazzy Belle is 10 months old...hand raised we got her at 7 weeks and she is sooo loving and cute...like a puppy she follows me EVERY where and yes she cuddles😍

I just got my baby white faced cockatiel literally today and she is the most affectionate little bird ☺️

She’s such an adorable tiel 😍

We just got a cockatiel at Omars 6 weeks ago. He is just like a dog and loves our dog! We live in Laguna Woods.

I'm getting a cockatiel soon, and these videos are very helpful! Thank you!

My cockatiel came into my life totally by accident. I live in Phnom Penh and it appeared on my neighbour's balcony and was almost eaten by his cat. Nobody came to claim her (I think a she ... but no idea), despite my landlady asking around. So I kept her. At the time I was locked down due to covid. The affection this little bird showed won my heart. But she was also annoyingly needy lol. Once the lockdown was over I purchased a decent cage (the door is always open and she comes out whenever she feels like it), toys, proper food, calcium blocks etc. As I was going back to work I wanted a companion bird. The pet shop owner only had his own 4 month old cockatiel, so I was looking at love birds. But then he decided to sell me his pet. They are fantastic. No more needy squawking, but still all the affection. They are like a couple of winged puppies and love being petted and scratched and just hanging out on me. These birds are really amazing pets and give me so much love I can't imagine a home without them!

I waited for this!! Thank you❤️

Unfortunately, I watched the "five worst things about owning a cockatiel" before watching this video and it left me with the feeling that you were sorry to have Pearl in your life. I can't imagine being without my 'tiels and you're right- they are affectionate like dogs and if they have been properly trained, they can't wait to see you, fly to you and interact with you. For me, that's a perfect bird pet. I've had COPD for most of my life and the dander doesn't affect me at all ,but cat dander and some dog dander does. I was glad to see this video to find I was mistaken about your feelings for Pearl. She's a sweetie.

And number 5, they are more LOVELY, CUDDLY, and ADORABLE then ever!!! 🤗🤗💗🐤🐥

Oh yes the dog comment haha. My cockatiel will follow my heels to wherever I go, god forbid I get out of her sight. They are such little cuties ❤️

My cockatiel loves cuddle and kisses, he’s sooooo sweet! And clingy😅 but i love him soooo much!🥺❤️

I missed your video when it came out but I love this video and pearl is so adorable and amazing

Another awesome & informative video! :D My first cockatiel Mel was a really good talker. My current one Gilbee doesn't talk at all. He just sings & whistles & that's okay too! :D It's true they're cuddle-bugs, but I think getting them at young age helps with that. :D

so well said thanks for the tips

Omg thanks for the advices, I'm so proud of my cockateil.

28 dislikes vs 2.4k likes! Wow! Cockatiels must be truly wonderful! ❤️

I definitely resonate with what you said about your parakeet pillow! My Luna and Saturn just have a party once I let them out the cage 🤣 I’m talking flying all over and chirping like crazy 🤣 but it’s so cute 💛💛

Im getting a cockatiel in a year, it’s still a long time but I’m already so excited

My cockatiel spanky would go nuts when he'd hear my truck pull up to the house. He was my flying puppy thats for sure. Loved him

Cockatiels are just so adorable, lovely and their are my cutie pie😊

Awww I’ve wanted to see this because I’m trying to figure out more about cockatiel

Hi, I would like to get a cockatiel but I was wondering if it would be better to get a female or male because I already have a male budgie.

You're absolutely right they're affectionate!!! Adorable! and have the sweetest of temperaments among the parrots! I love parrots. They're beautiful, zany and loaded with personality! 🦜💛🎨💛🦜

I totally agree! My 9 month old male cockatiel “Baby” is the most adorable and amazing pet! He brings much joy to our family and is a chatter box!! He’s better than having a dog! Lol

Thank you for the Pros and Cons of owning a Cockatiel - We have a had raised named Whitecap (All white except cheeks) - Great information on why they itch and how to Spray them for comfort - God bless you, your`s and birds

Cockatiels are very nice pets.

amazing video keep it up

I love your vids keep up

I’m looking into getting a Cockatiel as my budgies flew away a little while ago, so I came to this channel to see what you had on the topic of Cockatiels. Now I’ll share my personal opinion on the points in this video. Them being affectionate is the most important aspect of this video for me. My budgies never appreciated my attempts to make them feel safe, and usually ignored me or were frightened of me. Its important to me to have an affectionate pet because of this, so a Cockatiel would be perfect. The fact that Cockatiels are very calm is also perfect for me, because, like everyone, I like to take time to rest or read. Having a snuggle bird to do that with is exactly what I want. I don’t particularly mind about the lifespan as long as I get a few years with my bird. But its reassuring to know they live long enough to stay with me throughout my life. Teaching them to talk would be fun, but I don’t mind whether they can or not. Its not a point that stands out to me especially, but its preferable. Thanks for this video!

Yes I agree these birds are amazing, I have two males Zion and Peter.💗

BTW your birds are adorable and thanks for all these tips you share.

This is a wonderful channel 👍.

Cockatiels really are the best. I had a Pearl cockatiel… he was so affectionate and loved us so much, so did we and he became a part of our family! The only thing that helps me get my mind off his death is other cockatiel videos and the fact that we’re getting another one.. he died last month and I can’t take all this pain….

Everything what has been said is correct. I had a lovely cockatiel for over 23 years.

Such lovely birds.

They are adorable💕

i have 1 budgie and 1 new one and vids also ur cockatiel is so cool ive always wanted one but then i got budgies and i like my budgies a lot

I think Pearl is the sweetest natured cockatiel I've ever seen...you really scored! Love the videos of both the "children" since I've been a budgie owner for years. Thanks!

As a child we had 4 birds in our house. A Cockatiel, Budgie, and 2 Canaries all of which were very tame. Having them all out at once was hilarious!

🥰 so cute

Yey another vid , i just got a lovebird but he isnt hand raised im traineng her to let her know that bitting is not okay , also i have a coxkatiel that is a caroline named kiwi that was handraised ! smaller birds love to run a lot well fly! my cockatiel screams like a macaw ,macaw style and says his name kiwi

Yes they are great companions

I have a cockateil boy and i named him after your budgie, pillow

I have a Cockatiel and she is very lovely 😊! I love her and she loves me!

I love so much cocktail bird ❤❤they are the best😊

thats good tips

Nana tells me if I want to bird I have to know everything about 1 and I do now because thanks to you thank you you helped me and thank you for telling me now I can get a bird I love Cockatiels and they're not just Birds they're also your best friends and family members

We had 3 cocktaiels , each one of them had a different personality completely, the older 2 were hand raised by my brother, the female cockatiel was absolutely nuts she was crazy u can tell there’s something wrong inside her brain 😅 she used to scream for no reason 🤦🏻‍♀️ fly and hit the window 😒 and she was the dirtiest bird i have ever seen 🤣 the male cockatiel was just like a prince he always looked soooo good and clean and he didn’t like too much petting 🤣 the last one was male cockatiel i did the hand raising and he was unbelievably affectionate with me all he wanted to do all day long is to kiss and cuddle ❤️

Omg pearl is adorable

I had cockatiels as a child. Only one of them was cuddly the other was a bit more aggressive but did let me handle him. The cuddly one even let me swaddle him and hold him like a baby. And he was always cuddled close to my chest. I named him Polly because guess what my favorite movie as a child was ?? Paulie 😂

Cockatiels are fun.

Oh my family’s first cockatiel, Paddy, was obsessed with my dad. She was a bit too comfortable out of the cage as she’d walk over my parents dinner…so dinner time she was in her cage. My parents still have my cockatiel Mikey, and she’s less tame but loves a spray bottle shower and likes the occasional wing stroke. Plus she used to sit at the bottom of her cage and go nose to beak with my old German Shepard… they were a bit obsessed with each other. He died a few years ago so I think Mikey still misses him. And yes we thought both birds were boys….

My bird sitter had two tiels that were 33 and 34 years old. My female passed away a year ago. 4 months ago I got a male who is now a year old. Much more active and finally is over his fear of my hands to some extent. Won't let me scritch his head yet but he comes to visit me numerous times now then goes off to play whereas my female used to just like to be on me all the time cuddling

My little buddy means the world to me like my child talks all the time sings bunch of songs he's basically velcroed to me when I'm,home great cockatiels are great companions

I love my Tiels!

Omgggg that's so cute

Hey I was wondering do you need to microchip a bird? Or have some way of keeping track because I wouldn’t want to lose my bird. Thanks!

Yeah I have 2 that I was given because they where to noisy I believe the old owner called them. Chip and chap is singing alot true. But they are like my children already after a month. They will boss me around if they can. But I'm learning and I can now hold chip in my hand. They are truly the most aMASING little creatures. Get one they are not just birds that sits in ur cage. They are playfull and loving like many other pets And dear me are they stubborn haha

AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW CUTENESS OVERLODE!!!!

I am getting my cockatiel tomorrow😁

I love your video it is amazing I can't wait to get my own if I have two will it be okay or not

Omg yes! I went to this Chinese pet shop and I got to play with birds but cockatiels were the best to handle with! Though they’re to expensive

All true. 😊

they are really cute :)

I have a 5 and a half weeks old baby cockatiel she is adorable

Just know, when you get a Cockatiel, you will have a pal forever and in my case, she runs my life. Very much like a dog would do, play time, watching TV together, and where I go in the house, she also wants to go........or go find me. 😉

Ok TRying to convince my cockatiel that i am a good pet. I am affectionate, I take good care of my birdie, I talk to him all the time ,and keep trying to persuade him to let me scratch him, and to come to me often. However, Georgie is a bit of a standoffish guy. He says 'Hello Georgie' every morning when i uncover his cage, and now and then. He wants to step onto my and when he's tired of being on the floor, and expects me to offer my hand when he stands at the open door to his cage - which is almost always open- but snaps and bites (not hard but he means it) when I put my hand into to the cage or try to get hold of him. He will let me nuzzle him sometimes, but never returns it. So Georgie doesn't know yet what an affectionate, play ful thing I can be.

The non hand raised ones are a bit difficult to train, especially if they are old. So before getting a bird, make sure you ready to take care of them. A lot of birds end up for adoption because the owners found they couldn't handle daily care routine or that their bird is being difficult.

I’m watching 5 best things of having a cockatiel and smiling that I’ll choose a cockatiel over conures and budgies, then saw 5 worst things about owning a cockatiel in my recommendation :,)

Interesting.

Cockatiel are cool pets There cute ones so cute To interact with

I have a cockatiel which was not hand raised.She was 2 years old so taming her was hard and she is till not fully tamed but we are making a lot of progress

I'd like to add another benefit to owning a cockatiel. I chose to get a cockatiel because they sound the nicest. I might have got a conure but the sound was jarring for me.

Best creatures on the planet.

Do you recommend getting 2 Tiels at the same time initially? I got a big cage and toys. I want one for me and one for my daughter. Worried they may bond together more than us? Also thinking whether it would be better to introduce them both to the same cage/home initially rather than adding one later to the other's territory?

Love u

cockatiel are great! my cockatiel was my best friend...he sadly passed away a few days ago...i hope my Venus is doing good in heaven..RIP Venus..

I'm considering having one. I give myself a couple of months to understand more though. I live in Taiwan, they are easy to find in Taipei's bird market but one thing troubles me. There are no heating systems in most of houses and in winter the inside temperature can sometimes drop to 13°C and in the summer it can go up to more than 30° in the appartment. I can't leave the A.C on all day. How well can they handle those temperatures?

Hi I'm Josh big fan

A tame cockatiel is a very needy bird. If I’m home my bird shouts incessantly until I let him out with me. Then he’s like Velcro bird. You have to love them a lot to put up with it. Mine is going on 17 years and as annoying as it can be at times, losing him will crush me.