Cockatiel Behavior Quirks and Problems

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. When a you put a paper bag in a male's cage for him to play in and he attacks you if you get too close afterward, what behavior does it mean you have stimulated? Wild Behavior Happiness Nesting Aggression Displaced Aggression

2. You have a lovely female pearl who is coming into maturity. She is sweet and friendly, everyone loves her, and you want to keep her that way. Your friend has a nice male charcoal to breed her to, and if she had chicks, you know where to give them a good home. What should you do? Don't breed her Breed her Spay her Give her away

3. Your male sits on your favorite chair and spreads his wings, looking around. When you pick him up, he bites. What does this mean? He wanted a bath He was claiming his territory He's hungry He smells a female

4. When a cockatiel wags his tail like a dog, what might it NOT mean? "That was interesting" "I'm happy" "I'm thirsty" "My tail is out of place"

5. Your cockatiel is standing on one leg with the other tucked into the feathers. Is this an indicator of a problem? Yes No

6. Your female lays eggs behind the couch. She hasn't mated however. Is this normal? Yes No

7. Your cockatiel has been stroking his chin and head with his foot lately. He seems to be in pure bliss while doing so, but stops when you are looking. What does he want you to do? Feed him Pet him Give him a bath Play with him

8. Your cockatiel is near the shower. He is completely fluffy (including rump and wing feathers), and he is flapping. What does he want? To fly Cuddles A bath Food

9. When a cockatiel pulls feathers out, is this always a behavioral problem? Yes No

10. Which of these can cause feather plucking? Boredom Lack of bath All of these Dislike of brand of food