All About Cockatiels Trivia Quiz

Answer: Yes

Because of the highly fluctuating temperatures, cockatiels are quite hardy and can live in outdoor aviaries in much of North America and Europe.

Answer: Silver-eyed Gray

The white-faced cockatiel is, as its name suggests, gray with a white face. The lutino is all yellow, except for the orange ear patches present on the wild-type, or gray, cockatiel. The cinnamon is a pale brownish color. Other colors include the pearl, blue, and red-eyed silver.

Answer: False

That's not true! Although seed mixes are essential as well, fruits and vegetables are good for MORE than the occasional snack; a cockatiel needs plenty of these foods for a healthy diet. Some birds prefer different foods than others; my cockatiels especially enjoy lettuce, broccoli, and apple slices. If you have a cockatiel, give him small samples of foods like apple or banana slices, broccoli, or carrots to find out what he likes best.

Answer: Avocado

Research has shown that avocados can cause a bad reaction in birds, so are best avoided. Unsugared cereal and and millet seeds are fine, and cockatiels love them, but they should probably be considered something of a treat as they can be quite fattening. Bananas, apples and several other fruits are fine, but do take care when introducing something new.

Answer: True

Cuttlebone also contains nutrients, and chewing on it helps keep cockatiels from getting bored.

Answer: Lutino

This is considered by some experts to be a fault, although it doesn't do the bird any harm.

Answer: Family room

Cockatiels love being the center of attention, and they get lonely and bored if they're left on their own. In addition, hallways can be drafty, and a garage usually has a highly fluctuating temperature, which is unpleasant for cockatiels and can make them sick.

Answer: False

Actually, cockatiels are very adept at hiding illnesses until it's too late to treat them. To be safe, if you see anything that may possibly be an indication of an illness, you should take your cockatiel to the vet immediately. Even if you don't notice any sign of sickness, it's good to get your bird to a vet for a "checkup" at least once every six months.

Answer: All of these

All of these will work. Sprinkling the escapee with water wets down his feathers so he can't fly. A cage with food and water, or one with another cockatiel, can help lure a bird back towards home. It's better, though, to simply make sure all potential escape routes are closed off before you bring a cockatiel out of his cage!

Answer: False

While many cockatiels may seem a bit nervous right after you reconfigure their "furniture", they will soon get used to the change and do just fine. It's a good idea to rearrange their toys and perches every once in a while, so they don't get bored. However, don't change things around constantly, as this will make them nervous and stressed.

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