In a recent pet owner satisfaction survey, cockatiels ranked as the happiest apartment birds with 92% of owners living in spaces under 1,000 square feet reporting success. I can tell you – these feathered friends know how to make any space feel like home.
| Need | Time Investment | Daily Cost |
|---|---|---|
|
Social Interaction |
2-3 hours |
– |
|
Feeding/Water |
15 minutes |
$0.50 |
|
Cleaning |
20 minutes |
$0.25 |
|
Exercise |
1-2 hours |
– |
Think of your cockatiel’s cage as their studio apartment – they need:
I’ve discovered that Charlie prefers his cage in the corner of my living room, where he can watch both the TV and the kitchen action. He’s my little supervisor!
A healthy cockatiel is:
My biggest discovery? Cockatiels are incredible mood mirrors. Charlie whistles the Star Wars theme when he’s happy, and trust me – it’s impossible to stay grumpy when your bird is being a tiny feathered Jedi!
Remember, these birds can live 20+ years. They’re not just pets; they’re roommates who never leave dirty dishes in the sink (though they might drop a few seeds on the floor)!
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