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