Abstract
The aviculturist has seemingly
boundless species to choose from.
One excellent choice is the cockatiel.
It is readily available in all areas of
America. The prices range from very
reasonable for normal birds to fairly
high for the newer mutations. It is
possible to pay more for a cockatiel
than a cockatoo.
The popularity of these birds is at
an all time high and there is good
reason for this. They are hearty, not
requiring any extraordinary conditions
to maintain them in good
health. Temperature and diet tolerances
allow for great variance. They
adapt very well when conditions are
kept within reason.
Breeding success can be as easy as
placing a bird of each gender in a
cage and adding a nest box. It can
also be the frustration of incompatable
pairs fighting, not mating, laying
eggs on the floor of the cage, not
incubating, not feeding chicks, etc.
The avid cockatiel breeder will, with
time, dedication and accrued knowbyRon
ledge, overcome the obstacles and
eventually produce many young
birds of quality. In fact, the cockatiels
start looking so good to you, that you
begin to believe they are the best anywhere.
How do you prove it?