Cockatiel Advice & First Aid 101

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28/08/2026

If your parrot bites when you stop petting them, it doesn’t always mean they suddenly became aggressive. They may be frustrated because something they enjoyed has stopped, they may have learned that biting gets your hand to come back, or they may simply be reaching for your hand with their beak because they want the attention to continue. Rewarding calm behaviour when you stop can help prevent biting from becoming the behaviour that gets your attention back. If you’d like to learn more about parrot care, health and first aid, my book, How the Flock Do I Care for a Parrot?, answers over 300 real owner questions covering a broad range of topics, including parrot health, first aid, nutrition and general care. It is available on Amazon. This is for educational purposes only. Please seek advice from an avian veterinarian when needed. 🦜

27/08/2026

Beautiful feathers start from the inside. A balanced diet that provides good-quality protein, essential amino acids, vitamins and minerals gives your parrot the nutrients needed to maintain healthy feathers. If you’d like to learn more about parrot nutrition and feeding, my book, What the Flock Do I Feed My Parrot?, provides comprehensive guidance on safe and toxic foods, introducing new foods and pellets, helping picky eaters, nutrition for breeding birds, weaning chicks, moulting, illness, older parrots, over 40 recipes and smoothies, sprouting, and feeding myths. It is available on Amazon. This is for educational purposes only. Always seek advice from an avian veterinarian when needed. 🦜

Every question comes from an owner who cares enough about their bird to want to understand them better, whether it’s abo...
26/08/2026

Every question comes from an owner who cares enough about their bird to want to understand them better, whether it’s about their health, behaviour, nutrition, first aid or simply something that doesn’t seem quite right. That’s exactly why Cockatiel Advice & First Aid 101 exists. Never be afraid to ask when you don’t know the answer. If you’d like to learn more about parrot care, health and first aid, my book, How the Flock Do I Care for a Parrot?, answers over 300 real owner questions covering a broad range of topics, including parrot health, first aid, nutrition and general care. It is available on Amazon. 🦜

26/08/2026

If your parrot suddenly wants all your attention the moment you get busy, there are real behavioural reasons behind it. You’re part of their flock, your attention itself can become rewarding, and if you’re normally the person they play with, they may become bored when you’re unavailable. The important part is not accidentally teaching them that interrupting you is the best way to get your attention. Rewarding independent play before they start asking for you can help them learn that being busy on their own is rewarding too. If you’d like to learn more about parrot care, health and first aid, my book, How the Flock Do I Care for a Parrot?, answers over 300 real owner questions covering a broad range of topics, including parrot health, first aid, nutrition and general care. It is available on Amazon. This is for educational purposes only. Please seek advice from an avian veterinarian when needed. 🦜

Certain foods can provide nutrients that play an important role in your parrot’s brain chemistry and mood. Cooked oats, ...
25/08/2026

Certain foods can provide nutrients that play an important role in your parrot’s brain chemistry and mood. Cooked oats, cooked chickpeas and banana all provide useful nutrients, including tryptophan, which your parrot’s body uses to produce serotonin, a chemical messenger involved in mood and behaviour. These foods should always be offered as part of a varied, balanced diet rather than relied upon individually to change behaviour. Good nutrition is only one part of the picture, alongside good sleep, enrichment, social interaction, exercise and appropriate husbandry. If you’d like to learn more about parrot nutrition and feeding, my book, What the Flock Do I Feed My Parrot?, provides comprehensive guidance on safe and toxic foods, introducing new foods and pellets, helping picky eaters, nutrition for breeding birds, weaning chicks, moulting, illness, older parrots, over 40 recipes and smoothies, sprouting, and feeding myths. It is available on Amazon. This is for educational purposes only. Please seek advice from an avian veterinarian when needed. 🦜

25/08/2026

Strong bones need more than simply adding calcium to your parrot’s diet. Foods such as tofu, sesame seeds and cooked quinoa can contribute calcium and other minerals as part of a balanced diet, but calcium absorption also depends on adequate vitamin D3. If you’d like to learn more about parrot nutrition and feeding, my book, What the Flock Do I Feed My Parrot?, provides comprehensive guidance on safe and toxic foods, introducing new foods and pellets, helping picky eaters, nutrition for breeding birds, weaning chicks, moulting, illness, older parrots, over 40 recipes and smoothies, sprouting, and feeding myths. It is available on Amazon. This is for educational purposes only. Please seek advice from an avian veterinarian when needed. 🦜

24/08/2026

Ever noticed how the one thing your parrot isn’t supposed to have suddenly becomes the thing they want most? Curiosity can make something interesting, your reaction can make it seem even more important, and if they’ve got hold of it before and enjoyed it, they already know it’s worth trying for again. Keeping things they can’t have out of sight can stop the whole cycle before it starts. If you’d like to learn more about parrot care, health and first aid, my book, How the Flock Do I Care for a Parrot?, answers over 300 real owner questions covering a broad range of topics, including parrot health, first aid, nutrition and general care. It is available on Amazon. This is for educational purposes only. Please seek advice from an avian veterinarian when needed. 🦜

22/08/2026

Coming home after being away and having your parrot ignore you can be upsetting, but it doesn’t mean your bond has disappeared. Time apart can interrupt the relationship they’re used to having with you, they may have started bonding with the person who cared for them, and an excited reunion can feel overwhelming. Give your parrot time to settle and let them choose when they’re ready to come to you. If you’d like to learn more about parrot care, health and first aid, my book, How the Flock Do I Care for a Parrot?, answers over 300 real owner questions covering a broad range of topics, including parrot health, first aid, nutrition and general care. It is available on Amazon. This is for educational purposes only. Always seek advice from an avian veterinarian when needed. 🦜

21/08/2026

Your parrot refusing to do something doesn’t necessarily mean they’re being difficult. They may not fully understand what you’re asking, they may feel uncomfortable doing it, or what they’re already doing may simply be more rewarding than what you’re offering. Looking at the reason behind the refusal rather than trying to force the behaviour can help you work out what needs to change. If you’d like to learn more about parrot care, health and first aid, my book, How the Flock Do I Care for a Parrot?, answers over 300 real owner questions covering a broad range of topics, including parrot health, first aid, nutrition and general care. It is available on Amazon. This is for educational purposes only. Please seek advice from an avian veterinarian when needed. 🦜

20/08/2026

When your parrot has access to your home, they can quickly learn which areas are worth protecting, what they enjoy chewing and exactly where to go when they don’t want you to reach them. Some of this comes from natural behaviours they would use in the wild, while some develops because your parrot learns what works inside your home. Giving them structure and managing where they’re allowed to go can help stop these behaviours from becoming established. If you’d like to learn more about parrot care, health and first aid, my book, How the Flock Do I Care for a Parrot?, answers over 300 real owner questions covering a broad range of topics, including parrot health, first aid, nutrition and general care. It is available on Amazon. This is for educational purposes only. Always seek advice from an avian veterinarian when needed. 🦜

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