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This article was co-written by Pippa Elliott, MRCVS. Elliott is a veterinarian with more than thirty years of experience in veterinary surgery and pet treatment. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary surgeon. She has worked at a veterinary clinic in her hometown for more than 20 years.
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The cockatiel is an easy breed to breed, but it’s important that you breed responsibly and make sure you find a place to care for the parrots that are born. Before you begin, you must ensure that the female and male are suitable for breeding, and provide everything necessary for the parent pair to raise their young. [1] X Research Source
Steps
Find the right pair of birds
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Buy a pair of adult Cockatiel parrots. For breeding, females and males must be at least 18 months old. Immature females may experience sticky eggs when laying, and do not have enough experience to take good care of the chicks. [2] X Research Source
- Sticky eggs are eggs that get stuck in the vent while the bird lays. This can cause infection or even death of the bird.
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Make sure the bird pair is not closely related. Closely related pairs often produce weak or malformed offspring. If you do not know if the pair is closely related, contact their breeder. Do not breed the pair of birds if they are closely related.
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Check the bird’s health. Before deciding to breed Cockatiel parrots, it is best to take the bird to the veterinarian for a health check. This helps to protect the chicks from disease or deformities. Weight is also an indicator of health in cockatiels.
- Overweight . Being overweight increases the risk of infertility in both females and males, and causes sticky eggs in females. If you don’t know if the bird is overweight, feel the bird’s sternum. If you can’t feel the sternum, the bird is overweight.
- Underweight . Being underweight is a sign that the bird is sick, or that it cannot access food because it is prevented by another bird. Find out what causes birds to be underweight before they start breeding.
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Remember, not all parrots can be good parents. [3] X Research Sources You may have to raise the chicks yourself if the parents abandon them or have poor parenting experience. Make sure you have the time and energy to hand-feed the chicks before deciding to breed your Cockatiel.
Prepare parrots to breed
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Provide artificial or natural light for 10-12 hours per day. Cockatiel parrots can lay all year round, but they must have enough light to lay eggs. Make sure your cockatiel receives 10-12 hours of natural or artificial light per day.
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Feed the parrot enough. Before breeding, you must provide enough food for the parrot. Provide a balanced and suitable diet for cockatiels. Check regularly to make sure both males and females have equal access to food and water. If one animal prevents the other from accessing food and water, you need to add another cup of food and water. Good foods for cockatiels include:
- mixed seeds for cockatiel parrots
- soft foods such as green vegetables, noodles, rice, boiled beans, bread soaked in water
- seed
- Cuttlefish or calcium lumps
- food supplements (sprinkle on other foods) like spirulina
- clean water (change several times per day)
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Place the breeding pair in a large cage. Cockatiel parrots need a large space to breed and raise young. You should buy a cage about 180cm x 90cm x 90cm wide. [4] X Research Source You can place the pair in the cage a few weeks before providing the nests so they have a chance to get to know each other and mate. [5] X Research Sources
- Place the cage in a quiet place in the house so that they have their own space to breed and raise their young.
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Make a nest. After the pair have been together for about two weeks and they have mated, you will attach the nest to the cage. Some things to consider when choosing a nest are:
- Materials . There are many types of nests on the market, including metal, plastic and wooden nests. Wood is a better choice as Cockatiels will gnaw the entrance to shape it to their liking. [6] X Research Sources
- Size . The 30cm x 30cm wide nest is enough for the cockatiel to breed.
- Rear door . Some nests have rear doors so you can check on the chicks without disturbing the mother.
- Nest lining material . The parents will use the nest lining material to make a warm nest for the chicks. The best nesting material is low-dust pine wood chips or colorless scraps like newspaper or white paper towels. [7] X Research Source Do not use cedar wood chips as the oil in the wood can kill or injure the chicks.
Breeding Cockatiel parrots
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Watch the cockatoo remodel the nest. When the male bird begins to nest, it is time for the pair to prepare to mate. The male will gnaw the door to the nest to expand it to the desired size. It will also rearrange the nesting material the way it likes. When the male has finished preparing the nest, he will put the female in the nest. [8] X Research Sources
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Watch for signs of mating. When it’s time to mate, the male will jump around the female. During the dance, the male bird will nod his head up and down, dancing and singing. [9] X Research Source Pairs of birds will also tease each other more often. When the female is ready to mate, she will lower her body. This position creates favorable conditions for the male to mate.
- Mating time can last up to a minute, after which the male will fly away.
- Cockatiel parrots usually lay eggs two weeks after mating.
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Let the parents incubate the eggs. The mother and father will take turns incubating the eggs, but the female will incubate most of the time. You will see the parent bird plucking some of the feathers on their own and exposing the skin inside. The parent bird plucks its own feathers to expose its bare skin to the egg.
- The eggs will hatch after about three weeks, but the laying period lasts about a week before the mother bird begins to incubate the eggs. The female will lay one egg every 48 hours until she has laid a litter of about 2-8 eggs. [10] X Research Source
- The male will provide food for the female while the hen is incubating the eggs. [11] X Research Source
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Do not touch the nest. The eggs will hatch after 21 days of incubation. You can peek into the nest to see if any birds are dead or have problems, but try to check quickly so as not to disturb the bird family. Maintain a private space for parents and chicks to create a bond between them.
- Cockatiel parrots will begin the weaning process (no need for parents to feed) after about 8-10 weeks of age. At this point, you should separate the father and mother so that they do not continue to mate. Siblings can mate and mate if conditions are right, so it’s best to separate the male and female chicks to prevent this.
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Reduced mating activity. After your cockatiels mate and give birth, you should take steps to prevent them from mating. You can prevent birds from mating in a few ways:
- Reduce bright images . Reducing the amount of light each day will discourage birds from mating. For example, you can reduce the lighting time from 10-12 hours to 8 hours per day. This will trigger the winter state and cause the birds to limit mating.
- Remove the nest from the cage . After the Cockatiel has finished using the nest to incubate the eggs and raise the young, you can remove the nest from the cage.
- Stop offering soft foods . Do not feed your bird soft foods such as noodles, boiled beans, and soaked bread. However, you still have to provide adequate nutritional food for the bird. [12] X Research Source
Advice
- Read a lot of literature and talk to experienced people before breeding Cockatiels.
- After the eggs have hatched for a week or two, begin to remove the chicks from the nest to establish a connection with humans but avoid scaring the mother bird.
- Try to provide a comfortable space for the birds to lay their eggs. For example, if you make your own or buy a wooden nest, be sure to spread a cotton cloth over the bottom of the nest so the bird won’t get hurt.
- Find a veterinarian with expertise in birds to assist you when problems arise.
- If the hen seems to be tired, it could be due to the egg-forming process.
Warning
- Find customers willing to adopt baby birds before breeding parrots. You should not breed parrots if you cannot find someone to keep them.
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This article was co-written by Pippa Elliott, MRCVS. Elliott is a veterinarian with more than thirty years of experience in veterinary surgery and pet treatment. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary surgeon. She has worked at a veterinary clinic in her hometown for more than 20 years.
There are 8 references cited in this article that you can see at the bottom of the page.
This post has been viewed 4,871 times.
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