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malaak
Hi. I have a male cockateil( 2 years old) who I have had for a month.His previous owners fed him only a diet of only seeds and water.I'm thinking about transferring him to lafebers nutriberries for parakeets,cockateils,lovebirds,and conures.Is it a good food?Also,how do I get him to eat fruits and veggies?
Answer
Caring For Your Cockatiel
A Few âMust Havesâ For Cockatiel Care
Want a happy cockatiel? Then start your cockatiels life with you off right by providing an ideal cockatiel environment. What does an ideal cockatiel environment consist of? It begins with the cage and ends with your daily routine. Letâs walk through how exactly to care for your cockatiel.
Cockatiel Cage Information
Cockatiels (Nymphicus Hollandicus) need a good 12 hours of sleep each night. When they get the quality sleep they need theyâre happier, more agreeable and have a better overall health. Good sleep begins with the proper caging environment. An ideal cage will be cleaned daily. All soiled papers will be removed from the lower tray and all water and food will be fresh. Companion parrots can easily develop yeast infections from dirty water or spoiled food.
Quality sleep also begins by having a dark and quiet environment. Unlike most birds, cockatiels have the tendency to suffer from night frights. This is a fearful condition where the dark frightens them into thrashing around their cage.
This thrashing can be quite dangerous to them physically. To resolve it, place a nightlight near the cage, keep the cover off the cage, and consider placing them in a smaller cage at night so they donât have as much room to thrash and potentially hurt themselves.
A cage for the day time with enough space for your cockatiel to fly is ideal as their entire bodies are designed around flight. Ever notice how clumsy they can be just walking around? It will keep them fit to be able to exercise on their own time and a healthier, fit cockatiel eats healthier, too!
Good Cockatiel Care of course includes keeping a variety of natural toys available to your cockatiel at all times â food finding toys are great along with an array of shreddable ones they can simply destroy for fun.
Full spectrum lighting is essential for parrotâs plumage (feathers) and getting the proper vitamins. Make sure to provide this for your bird or provide a separate cage they can enjoy outside. You can cover the cage part way to allow your cockatiel to get out of the elements should he feel the need to.
A travel cage can be found at your local pet store. It should also be comfortable for your parrot and not too tight. Your bird needs to be able to fully stretch and turn around comfortably. The safest route is still stainless steel for this cage as well however sometimes because of itâs weight that is not very convenient.
You do not want to get a cage with only one opening as this can cause nesting behavior from the cage being so dark and resembling their nests in the wild. There should be air holes on all four sides and you may have to put in your own perch.
A simple search online will let you see whatâs available to you and your cockatiel. A collapsible cage is convenient but not the safest route to take as if someone were to set something heavy on the cage, it could crush your bird.
Cockatiel Diet
Once they wake in the morning theyâre ready to eat. A diet based in pellets and supplemented with fresh fruits and vegetables daily will get them off to a good start. For more information on some great food check out our organic parrot food. Morning is also a great time to take your cockatiel into the shower with you for a quick mist, to weigh them, and to spend a few minutes training them.
Some great and healthy foods for your cockatiel include organically grown berries (raspberries, blue berries, black berries) which you can give on a birdie kabob so your cockatiel can playfully pull at them or pushed together softly to make them a bit mushy (the texture is what gets them) as a tasty treat in a food dish.
The greener the veggies, the healthier! Avoid empty foods like lettuce and go for spinach, green beans, peas and other colorful veggies like corn, sweet potato and more. Even if your bird rejects these healthy treats at first, donât give up!
Some birds like foods at different temperatures, textures and more. Try warming the food up or cooling it down â try serving them raw or boiling them for a mushy texture. A healthy diet keeps your cockatiel friendly, active and living a healthier life.
You can offer cooked meats to your bird, too. Meats like chicken, fish and even steak are ok in moderation if your bird likes it. These items are best served plain with no sauces or spices as well as beans, rice and pastas.
Cockatiel Training
Cockatiel Care of course includes good training. If youâre going to fit training into your morning routine, do so before you feed them. This will ensure that you have their complete attention and theyâre motivated to earn treats. Good treats are your cockatiels favorite seeds and nuts.
Caring For Your Cockatiel
A Few âMust Havesâ For Cockatiel Care
Want a happy cockatiel? Then start your cockatiels life with you off right by providing an ideal cockatiel environment. What does an ideal cockatiel environment consist of? It begins with the cage and ends with your daily routine. Letâs walk through how exactly to care for your cockatiel.
Cockatiel Cage Information
Cockatiels (Nymphicus Hollandicus) need a good 12 hours of sleep each night. When they get the quality sleep they need theyâre happier, more agreeable and have a better overall health. Good sleep begins with the proper caging environment. An ideal cage will be cleaned daily. All soiled papers will be removed from the lower tray and all water and food will be fresh. Companion parrots can easily develop yeast infections from dirty water or spoiled food.
Quality sleep also begins by having a dark and quiet environment. Unlike most birds, cockatiels have the tendency to suffer from night frights. This is a fearful condition where the dark frightens them into thrashing around their cage.
This thrashing can be quite dangerous to them physically. To resolve it, place a nightlight near the cage, keep the cover off the cage, and consider placing them in a smaller cage at night so they donât have as much room to thrash and potentially hurt themselves.
A cage for the day time with enough space for your cockatiel to fly is ideal as their entire bodies are designed around flight. Ever notice how clumsy they can be just walking around? It will keep them fit to be able to exercise on their own time and a healthier, fit cockatiel eats healthier, too!
Good Cockatiel Care of course includes keeping a variety of natural toys available to your cockatiel at all times â food finding toys are great along with an array of shreddable ones they can simply destroy for fun.
Full spectrum lighting is essential for parrotâs plumage (feathers) and getting the proper vitamins. Make sure to provide this for your bird or provide a separate cage they can enjoy outside. You can cover the cage part way to allow your cockatiel to get out of the elements should he feel the need to.
A travel cage can be found at your local pet store. It should also be comfortable for your parrot and not too tight. Your bird needs to be able to fully stretch and turn around comfortably. The safest route is still stainless steel for this cage as well however sometimes because of itâs weight that is not very convenient.
You do not want to get a cage with only one opening as this can cause nesting behavior from the cage being so dark and resembling their nests in the wild. There should be air holes on all four sides and you may have to put in your own perch.
A simple search online will let you see whatâs available to you and your cockatiel. A collapsible cage is convenient but not the safest route to take as if someone were to set something heavy on the cage, it could crush your bird.
Cockatiel Diet
Once they wake in the morning theyâre ready to eat. A diet based in pellets and supplemented with fresh fruits and vegetables daily will get them off to a good start. For more information on some great food check out our organic parrot food. Morning is also a great time to take your cockatiel into the shower with you for a quick mist, to weigh them, and to spend a few minutes training them.
Some great and healthy foods for your cockatiel include organically grown berries (raspberries, blue berries, black berries) which you can give on a birdie kabob so your cockatiel can playfully pull at them or pushed together softly to make them a bit mushy (the texture is what gets them) as a tasty treat in a food dish.
The greener the veggies, the healthier! Avoid empty foods like lettuce and go for spinach, green beans, peas and other colorful veggies like corn, sweet potato and more. Even if your bird rejects these healthy treats at first, donât give up!
Some birds like foods at different temperatures, textures and more. Try warming the food up or cooling it down â try serving them raw or boiling them for a mushy texture. A healthy diet keeps your cockatiel friendly, active and living a healthier life.
You can offer cooked meats to your bird, too. Meats like chicken, fish and even steak are ok in moderation if your bird likes it. These items are best served plain with no sauces or spices as well as beans, rice and pastas.
Cockatiel Training
Cockatiel Care of course includes good training. If youâre going to fit training into your morning routine, do so before you feed them. This will ensure that you have their complete attention and theyâre motivated to earn treats. Good treats are your cockatiels favorite seeds and nuts.
Any tips for traveling on air plane domestic flight with a 3 year old?
Bailey
I will traveling with my 3 year old to Little Rock, AK from Jacksonville, FL does anyone have any tips to make sure she does not get uncomfortable as far as her ears popping etc? Also do I need any special ID for her to get on the plane? I asked Delta via email and waiting for them to get back to me. I want to make this fun and comfortable for her.
Answer
I've been flying internationally with my children since they were 2 months (now 7&5), and here are some tips and advice that have always worked for me and I hope will help you:
1.) You will need to have all your babys documents in order. Generally do not need an ID for a child when traveling domestically, but it is always good to keep a notarized copy of her birth certificate with you. There is no other special ID you will need for her to get on the plane other than her ticket. Verify what travel documents you will need in advance to make sure you have everything.
2.) Since your daughter is at an age where you have to buy her a seat, I advise using a CRS (Child Restraint System) because it is safe for the child - especially during turbulence, makes them feel secure, is more comfortable for both parent and child, and gives both of you the opportunity to relax a bit.
A CRS is an airline-approved alternative to using a hard-backed seat and is approved for use on aircraft and for use in motor vehicles. Many people confuse it with a regular car seat, which it is not. http://faa.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/faa.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=29&p_created=1071174367&p_sid=mn66D6wi&p_lva=&p_sp=cF9zcmNoPTEmcF9zb3J0X2J5PSZwX2dyaWRzb3J0PSZwX3Jvd19jbnQ9NCZwX3Byb2RzPSZwX2NhdHM9MCZwX3B2PSZwX2N2PSZwX3BhZ2U9MSZwX3NlYXJjaF90ZXh0PWNoaWxk&p_li=&p_topview=1
This website talks about approved CRS devices and their ratings: http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/CPS/CSSRating/Index.cfm
Many airlines offer half-price tickets so parents can be guaranteed that their child can travel in a CRS device. Parents should call their airline to ask for a discount and/or ask what the airline's policy is for using empty seats.
Ask your airline if they can provide a CRS for your child. If so, you may not be permitted to bring your own CRS on board, and may need to check it as baggage. http://www.faa.gov/passengers/fly_children/crs/
3.) For take-offs and landings, the best thing you can do to help with the ear popping, is give your child a something to drink (milk, water, juice - it doesn't matter) or a pacifier.
New regulations allow you to take beverages (including water) from home as long as they are less than 3oz, -OR- beverages (including water) of any size that you have purchased from inside the security area onto planes. You can also bring a limited amount of baby food onto the plane with you. http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/prohibited/permitted-prohibited-items.shtm#10
Save your money when it comes to buying water though because the stewards/stewardess' will provide you with hot or cold water (or any other drink) free at any time that you request, no matter how many times you request it.
Another trick is that if your child is not taking to the pacifier or wanting to nurse or drink, gently rub her neck from the chin down to the chest several times - this will cause a swallowing motion which will help with the ears popping.
4.) Pack a few instant hot/cold cereals, instant rice, and other just-add-water packets. The stewards/stewardess' will provide you with hot or cold water upon request. You can also bring a limited amount of other non-perishable snack items, such as cheerios, dried fruit, goldfish, etc.. Drinks will be provided free at any time that you request, no matter how many times you request.
5.) Make sure to pack plenty of things to entertain your child. A few of her favorite toys, books, and any comfort things such as a blankie.
You may also consider taking her to the store and letting her pick out her own carry-on back. Buy her a few inexpensive toys that will be used only once you are on the plane. Be sure to buy a few without her knowing so she will have a surprise when she opens her bag.
6.) Be sure to pack 2-3 changes of clothes for your child. You will need this in case she gets sick, spills something on herself, or in case your luggage gets lost.
7.) If you still use a diaper bag, be sure to keep it well stocked with plenty of diapers, wipes, ointments and other essential things. Baby nail clippers and scissors are not allowed though. Just remember the new regulating liquids, gels, and such and pack accordingly. You can usually find travel size baby products in stores and they are wonderful for plane use.
8.) Keep your doctors name and number with you. Also get the name and number of a doctor where you are visiting in case an emergency should come up.
Also it is a good idea to have a check-up with your doctor before leaving to make sure your child is healthy enough to fly. If she has even a slight cold, the pressure in her ears during take-off and landing (even if you do the precaution methods) could leave his ears aching for days after the flight.
Most doctors recommend that if anyone is sick (such as being stuffed up or already having an earache), not to take the flight because of the potential damage to the ears. I know my husband and other pilots do not work if they are sick because of this danger.
9.) Bring any medications that you might need for your child should she get sick or that she takes regularly. Remember that if they are not prescription medications, the 3oz rule applies to them and they must be kept in a clear plastic bag.
Do NOT give your child medicine with the hopes of it making her sleep. This is not only cruel, but dangerous as well.
10.) Last but not least, if help is offered to you, take it.
I hope they have a great trip, and if I can be of any more assistance, please feel free to contact me
I've been flying internationally with my children since they were 2 months (now 7&5), and here are some tips and advice that have always worked for me and I hope will help you:
1.) You will need to have all your babys documents in order. Generally do not need an ID for a child when traveling domestically, but it is always good to keep a notarized copy of her birth certificate with you. There is no other special ID you will need for her to get on the plane other than her ticket. Verify what travel documents you will need in advance to make sure you have everything.
2.) Since your daughter is at an age where you have to buy her a seat, I advise using a CRS (Child Restraint System) because it is safe for the child - especially during turbulence, makes them feel secure, is more comfortable for both parent and child, and gives both of you the opportunity to relax a bit.
A CRS is an airline-approved alternative to using a hard-backed seat and is approved for use on aircraft and for use in motor vehicles. Many people confuse it with a regular car seat, which it is not. http://faa.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/faa.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=29&p_created=1071174367&p_sid=mn66D6wi&p_lva=&p_sp=cF9zcmNoPTEmcF9zb3J0X2J5PSZwX2dyaWRzb3J0PSZwX3Jvd19jbnQ9NCZwX3Byb2RzPSZwX2NhdHM9MCZwX3B2PSZwX2N2PSZwX3BhZ2U9MSZwX3NlYXJjaF90ZXh0PWNoaWxk&p_li=&p_topview=1
This website talks about approved CRS devices and their ratings: http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/CPS/CSSRating/Index.cfm
Many airlines offer half-price tickets so parents can be guaranteed that their child can travel in a CRS device. Parents should call their airline to ask for a discount and/or ask what the airline's policy is for using empty seats.
Ask your airline if they can provide a CRS for your child. If so, you may not be permitted to bring your own CRS on board, and may need to check it as baggage. http://www.faa.gov/passengers/fly_children/crs/
3.) For take-offs and landings, the best thing you can do to help with the ear popping, is give your child a something to drink (milk, water, juice - it doesn't matter) or a pacifier.
New regulations allow you to take beverages (including water) from home as long as they are less than 3oz, -OR- beverages (including water) of any size that you have purchased from inside the security area onto planes. You can also bring a limited amount of baby food onto the plane with you. http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/prohibited/permitted-prohibited-items.shtm#10
Save your money when it comes to buying water though because the stewards/stewardess' will provide you with hot or cold water (or any other drink) free at any time that you request, no matter how many times you request it.
Another trick is that if your child is not taking to the pacifier or wanting to nurse or drink, gently rub her neck from the chin down to the chest several times - this will cause a swallowing motion which will help with the ears popping.
4.) Pack a few instant hot/cold cereals, instant rice, and other just-add-water packets. The stewards/stewardess' will provide you with hot or cold water upon request. You can also bring a limited amount of other non-perishable snack items, such as cheerios, dried fruit, goldfish, etc.. Drinks will be provided free at any time that you request, no matter how many times you request.
5.) Make sure to pack plenty of things to entertain your child. A few of her favorite toys, books, and any comfort things such as a blankie.
You may also consider taking her to the store and letting her pick out her own carry-on back. Buy her a few inexpensive toys that will be used only once you are on the plane. Be sure to buy a few without her knowing so she will have a surprise when she opens her bag.
6.) Be sure to pack 2-3 changes of clothes for your child. You will need this in case she gets sick, spills something on herself, or in case your luggage gets lost.
7.) If you still use a diaper bag, be sure to keep it well stocked with plenty of diapers, wipes, ointments and other essential things. Baby nail clippers and scissors are not allowed though. Just remember the new regulating liquids, gels, and such and pack accordingly. You can usually find travel size baby products in stores and they are wonderful for plane use.
8.) Keep your doctors name and number with you. Also get the name and number of a doctor where you are visiting in case an emergency should come up.
Also it is a good idea to have a check-up with your doctor before leaving to make sure your child is healthy enough to fly. If she has even a slight cold, the pressure in her ears during take-off and landing (even if you do the precaution methods) could leave his ears aching for days after the flight.
Most doctors recommend that if anyone is sick (such as being stuffed up or already having an earache), not to take the flight because of the potential damage to the ears. I know my husband and other pilots do not work if they are sick because of this danger.
9.) Bring any medications that you might need for your child should she get sick or that she takes regularly. Remember that if they are not prescription medications, the 3oz rule applies to them and they must be kept in a clear plastic bag.
Do NOT give your child medicine with the hopes of it making her sleep. This is not only cruel, but dangerous as well.
10.) Last but not least, if help is offered to you, take it.
I hope they have a great trip, and if I can be of any more assistance, please feel free to contact me
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