Little Bird, Big Attitude

No thoroughly occupied man was ever yet very miserable.
-- Letitia Landon

I found that quote above and thought that it applied to birds perfectly. I am no expert on bird care, nor do I claim to be, but I have had my experience, especially with cockatiels, and have made my mistakes and corrected them. This page is intended mostly for people who are new to the bird world and want a good source of easy to read, important information, but I'm sure even experts may be able to learn a thing or two.

This website is currently under quite a bit of construction. There will be broken links, missing images, unfinished pages, and unedited images. Please bear with us as we finish! After all, we are cockatiels! There will be dust!

If you just want to start off, I would suggest going to the Bird's Bill of Rights or the Necessities for a healthy parrot page.
Or, to read about basic cockatiel care, start at Chapter 1 of the cockatiel handbook, introduction.
Chapter 2 of the cockatiel handbook, housing and safety - Under Construction
Chapter 3 of the cockatiel handbook, diet
Chapter 4 of the cockatiel handbook, bathing and grooming - Under Construction
Chapter 5 of the cockatiel handbook, games and toys - Under Construction
Chapter 6 of the cockatiel handbook, cockatiels and other animals - Under Construction
Chapter 7 of the cockatiel handbook, emergencies, injuries, and illnesses - Under Construction
Chapter 8 of the cockatiel handbook, breeding season - Under Construction
Chapter 9 of the cockatiel handbook, basic training - Under Construction
Chapter 10 of the cockatiel handbook, advanced training - Under Construction
Ready for a cockatiel? Bringing your new bird home and winning his or her trust - Under Construction

What in the world is my bird doing?
Finding an avian vet and making sense of the vet trip - Under Construction
Introduction to Avian Anatomy - Under Construction
Links and further reading
Caring for a bird on a budget
Birds and Liver Disease
My birds

Email me with any question, comments, or cute stories.

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