Article From SubmitYOURArticle.com: Cockatiels and Keeping Them with Other Pets

When buying a new cockatiel, here are some tips
on integrating him into your home safely,
especially if you have other pets.

In most cases dogs will not be a problem for your
cockatiel, as dogs will generally ignore the
bird. If you have a dog that likes to chase
birds, it might be a good idea to keep them
separated.

Cats on the other hand are natural preditors, and
are more likely to look at your cockatiel as
their next meal. They will usually wait for the
bird to be removed from the cage before trying to
catch it. Some will even be so bold as to climb
onto the cage and attempt to reach it through the
mesh. Although this may not cause direct harm,
it will upset your cockatiel, which may injure
itself by flapping around its cage.

A tame bird is especially vulnerable to a cat, as
its natural fear is lessened. Try to keep your
cockatiel in a room that your cats aren't allowed
into, and if letting your cockatiel out of his
cage, first check that the cats aren't around.
Never be tempted to leave the bird unsupervised
in the room, even for a short time, especially if
you have children. They could open a door and
let the cat in by accident, which could well
spell the end of your bird.

Open fish tanks can present another hazard for
your cockatiel. If the bird falls into the tank,
its plumage will become saturated, which will
cause it to sink and drown. To avoid an
accident, make sure the fish tank has a cover
over it at all times.

If you own a parrot or bird of another species,
you will need to introduce them very slowly.
Your pet parrot could be jealous and attack your
cockatiel. Your established bird may object
loudly when you are working with your new
cockatiel, and also attempt to bite his feet
through the meshing if the cockatiel lands on his
cage. If the cages are placed close together,
the established bird may also try to bite the
cockatiel through the cage bars.

In order to reduce conflict, try to spend more
time with your established bird. Try letting
both birds out together, and this may reduce
aggressiveness, and in time they may form a close
bond, perhaps even roosting side by side in the
same cage.

There is no chance of your birds cross breeding.
They have never in history been successfully
cross bred with any other species, as they are so
different to the other bird species.

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To find out just about anything about owning and
caring for a cockatiel, visit:
http://cockatielsaspets.com

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