How to Raise Cockatiels
  • 1. What is the average lifespan of a cockatiel in captivity?
A) 15-20 years
B) 5-10 years
C) 30-40 years
D) 25-30 years
  • 2. What is the ideal cage size for a pair of cockatiels?
A) 10" x 10" x 12"
B) 36" x 36" x 48"
C) 12" x 12" x 18"
D) 20" x 20" x 24"
  • 3. What is the primary component of a cockatiel's diet?
A) Fruit only
B) Pellets
C) Insects
D) Seeds
  • 4. How often should you clean a cockatiel's cage?
A) Weekly
B) Yearly
C) Daily
D) Monthly
  • 5. What is a common sign of illness in a cockatiel?
A) Preening excessively
B) Fluffed feathers
C) Singing loudly
D) Playing with toys
  • 6. What is the ideal temperature range for cockatiels?
A) 85-95°F
B) 30-40°F
C) 65-80°F
D) 50-60°F
  • 7. How often should a cockatiel be bathed?
A) Never
B) Once a month
C) Once a week
D) 2-3 times a week
  • 8. What is a common enrichment activity for cockatiels?
A) Staring at the wall
B) Not interacting with anything
C) Sleeping all day
D) Foraging toys
  • 9. What is the incubation period for cockatiel eggs?
A) 7-10 days
B) 28-30 days
C) 18-21 days
D) 35-40 days
  • 10. What is the term for a baby cockatiel?
A) Calf
B) Pup
C) Kit
D) Chick
  • 11. At what age do cockatiels typically wean?
A) 1-2 weeks
B) 2-3 weeks
C) 6-8 weeks
D) 10-12 weeks
  • 12. Which of these is NOT safe for cockatiels to eat?
A) Sweet Potatoes
B) Carrots
C) Avocado
D) Broccoli
  • 13. What is the purpose of a cuttlebone?
A) Toy
B) Nest building material
C) Perch
D) Calcium source
  • 14. What is a common sign of stress in cockatiels?
A) Singing loudly
B) Feather plucking
C) Eating more food
D) Playing with toys
  • 15. What is the scientific name for cockatiel?
A) Melopsittacus undulatus
B) Ara macao
C) Poicephalus senegalus
D) Nymphicus hollandicus
  • 16. What is the best location to place a cockatiel's cage?
A) Dark, secluded corner
B) Near the kitchen stove
C) Direct sunlight all day
D) Well-lit area away from drafts
  • 17. What should you do if your cockatiel escapes its cage?
A) Throw a towel at it
B) Yell loudly
C) Turn off lights and speak softly
D) Chase it around the room
  • 18. What is the best way to handle a cockatiel?
A) Pick it up by its feet
B) Squeeze it tightly
C) Grab it by its wings
D) Gently scoop it up with your hand
  • 19. What is a common disease in cockatiels?
A) Mad cow disease
B) Canine distemper
C) Psittacosis
D) Feline leukemia
  • 20. What is a good way to bond with your cockatiel?
A) Punish it for bad behavior
B) Spend time talking and interacting with it
C) Ignore it
D) Force it to do tricks
  • 21. What type of perches are best for cockatiels?
A) Natural wood perches of varying sizes
B) Metal perches
C) Sandpaper perches
D) Plastic perches of uniform size
  • 22. What is a sign that a cockatiel is comfortable and relaxed?
A) Grinding its beak
B) Biting
C) Screaming loudly
D) Hiding
  • 23. What should you do before introducing a new cockatiel to an existing one?
A) Immediately put them in the same cage
B) Quarantine the new bird
C) Let them interact without supervision
D) Ignore the new bird
  • 24. What is the purpose of grit in a cockatiel's diet?
A) Aids in digestion (controversial; consult vet)
B) Provides calcium
C) Provides entertainment
D) Sharpens their beak
  • 25. What is a good way to prevent boredom in cockatiels?
A) Rotate toys regularly
B) Never interact with them
C) Keep the cage empty
D) Only provide one toy
  • 26. Which of the following is toxic to cockatiels?
A) Chocolate
B) Bell peppers
C) Green beans
D) Cucumber
  • 27. What is a sign that a cockatiel is ready to breed?
A) Increased activity and interest in nesting areas
B) Feather plucking
C) Aggression towards their owner
D) Lethargy and decreased appetite
  • 28. What type of nest box is suitable for cockatiels?
A) A wire cage
B) A wooden box with a hole
C) An open-topped bowl
D) A cardboard box
  • 29. What should you feed baby cockatiels?
A) Pellets
B) Insects
C) Seeds
D) Hand-feeding formula
  • 30. Why should you avoid Teflon-coated cookware around cockatiels?
A) Cockatiels don't like the color.
B) It is difficult to clean.
C) It scratches easily.
D) It releases toxic fumes when overheated.
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