Do cockatiels make ideal pets?

i would love a dog but work and out the house allday
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Honestly, for being out of the house all the time, a cat is the way to go (unless you're allergic). Birds, dogs, etc. need a decent amount of attention to keep them happy--cats (usually) are happy to simply have a warm tummy to sleep on at night.

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If you are out of the house a lot, then a social bird is not a good pet for you. They need time with you, hours out of their cage, and interaction to be healthy and happy.

Read this site on cockatiel/budgie care.
http://budgies.ubergoth.net/

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No unfortunately.
They do however make great casseroles

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yes they are great fun and will talk to you when nobody else
will go for the female much smarter (of course)

mine learned to open their cage door so be careful
they love to fly around and with time they will go back in cage

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i wouldent know i never had one

but still theres no harm in trying, good luck

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they are ok but to make them ideal you have to spend alot of time with them and handle them from a young age. All birds are intelligent and be good pets if the right care/attention is given to them.
What about a house rabbit or cat?

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Cockatiels make great pets, just like many other bird and parrot species.
Here, though, are some things to consider from my personal experience to consider before making a bird purchase in the parrot species:

1. Birds, especially parrots, require a lot of attention.
Unlike a dog, who will just curl up on a rug after a good meal, and go to sleep, birds want to be held and talked to. And if they don't get your attention, they will often scream for it!

2. When deciding to purchase a bird, research carefully the type and breed of bird you are interested in.
Take into consideration, whether you live in a home or an apartment. Since most birds can scream and be very loud (usually when you come home after being gone all day), you don't want to have to contend with complaints from your neighbors!

3. Birds can be very messy. They like to pick through their seed dish and just toss out with their beak what gets in their way and they are not interested in eating! These seeds then end up all over the floor! Note: The bird supply stores do sell special cage nets to catch this food, or you just put newspaper on the floor around the cage.
Birds with big beaks often shake their head after eating to dispurse the food that gets caught on their beak off! That means that you will often find remnants of apple for instance, on your cupborad doors, if your bird is kept in the kitchen, for instance.

4. When you go on vacation, you often have to board your bird (if of the larger species), or have someone come in your home and feed it and make sure it has fresh water every day. It is also a good idea to cover the bird cage at night, to prevent a cold draft, and keep it dark, so they'll sleep in later in the morning. Most birds are up and sqwacking at the crack of the first light!

5. Birds are very sensitive to infections derived from sprays such as cooking spray, bug spray, etc. They have delicate respiratory systems. They can easily catch a disease from another bird. So, it is often recommended to start with one bird at a time, unless you are purchasing a pair of Love birds.

6. The life expectancy of a bird is anywhere from 5-30 years, solely depending upon the type and breed of bird. Parrots are know to outlive most owners...and can live if in good health for up to 70 years.

Now that I have forwarned you of the negatives.let me tell you that owning a bird is one of the most rewarding experiences I have ever had with a pet. Birds mate for life. If you have only one bird, it will probably mate with one person, you. They will fall in love with you and live to see you at the end of the day when you come home. They are great company, and often the topic of conversation in a household!
If kept in good health, they do not require constant vet visits.

Just keep them bathed, and groomed (The wings need to be clipped monthly at least, the beak trimmed, and toenails clipped). This is usually done by a vet or at your local bird store for a nominal fee.

I hope I have helped to answer your question. Good luck if you choose to get a Cockatiel!

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good on you for not getting a dog that would of been a bad idea !

cockatiels can make very good pets once tame but they do need attention and with you being out all day i dont think that this would be an ideal choice, why not get a pet that sleep s in the day and is awake at night, or how about a cat ?? a bird thats is lonely like any pet will get depressed.

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I had one I loved that little damn thing their so cute mine always tried biting me it was funny, lol but he always chirped and would go crazy when I wouldn't give him any attention. if your never home then I wouldn't suggest buying one. once I gianed my birds trust and he would let me strock his head it was awesome I would let him fly around in my basement and he would come land on my shoulders and rub his head against my face, he was the cutest thing ever

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They make wonderful pets. I love mine and she is such good company 4 me.You would have a good friend in a cockateil.

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A Cockatiel makes an ideal pet for some people, but not everyone.

First of all, they have a powdery dander that many people are allergic to and some people don't appreciate cleaning it up every day.

Even if you don't mind the dander/dust, your family members may. If the family members are either allergic or unhappy with your choice of bird, it might effect your relationship with your bird.

Cockatiels are a popular choice because they are pretty, not terribly expensive, a lot of fun, and usually easy to find. Also, many do learn to talk and whistle tunes. A hand fed and socialized Cockatiel will likely love to be pet and be on you too.

There are many other choices of birds you may not even know about. Lineolated Parakeets can learn to talk, are pretty, stay tame easily if hand tame when you bring them home, and don't cost a fortune.

Bourke's Parakeets are a good apartment choice. A hand raised and socialized Bourke's Parakeet will love to be with you when you get home from work, but will not be loud in demanding attention. They are soft as baby powder to the touch, and make the sweetest tiny little chirp. Also, they come in many pretty shades of pink.

I have a Rainbow Rosy Bourke's that is predominately pink with pearl-like green, blue, and yellow colors on the rump. She is the house favorite.

Depending on your noise tolerance, there are many other larger birds that make great pets too. You just have to research and find out what you really want in a bird, what you can not tolerate in a bird, and what you can afford.

The site that I list below has a parrot species comparison chart and specific species pages on the most popular birds. It also has stories written by people that own those birds so you can see what it is really like to live with that species.

Also, think about your future with the bird. If you pick a bird that might live 20 or 30 years, think about if you will still have a place for that bird in that length of time. Also, what will you do with the bird when you go on trips, or if you get injured or die?

Only you can decide the right bird for you. Only you know the mess tolerance, the noise tolerance, the different hopes and dreams you have, and your future.

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yes they do if you dont mind the noise and there not very quick to learn to talk i would go for an african grey,the greet you when you come home from work as long as you give them plenty of toys they can be left alone all day

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Anyone who thinks putting a flying animal in a cage is a good thing baffles me.

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unfortanetly no coz i had 1 and they need alot of attention and can also talk but if you really want a cockatiel then why dont you get 2, a male and a femal so they wont be lonely when you are away think of the positive things, you get 2 birds, their happy coz thay got a mate and you got pets and can go to work not worrying that they will be lonely and stressed, i say get more than one or either have none, they would be happy together since they are of opposite gender