r/cockatiel

His neck feathers are finally growing in and he's proud

Some things of note about his care:

- He has dwarfism and cannot grow out his wings or tail properly. He has been checked and tested for everything and is a healthy little guy

- He is prone to falls and therefore sleeps in a travel cage, but he spends most of his time in the crook of my neck

- That seed stick treat has been there for 6 months at this point and serves as his punching bag 💀

Mr McLovin got too excited for his kiss while I still had lipstick on and now has some faint marks around the back of his head, neck and near the wing. They're very faint and he doesn't seem to notice, even after his bath they're still there. Is there any way to remove them? Is there any chance they may be harmful? Ty

It’s been so long since Ebi has sat on my shoulder! I love him so much, he is my cousin’s cockatiel. I do visit him often, but it has been a while.

Painted a plate at my local color me mine! I regret not painting his little cameltoe 😭!
Will probably be using this as a his own little birdy plate for chop and fruits.

i’m going back to the psych ward and he’s taking me there. best chauffeur in town!! i’m gonna miss him so much.

Every time my bird comes for pets she tends to squeak for some reason, I never seen her be hormonal nor have I ever petted her on her back she just squeaks for some reason?? Does anyone else’s bird does this?

This was from a few months ago, when i was in the introduction procress with the newest member of the flock and the two that i already had. They continue so far to get closer and closer in bond and I just want to say how excited I am to have the newest member and the flare he adds to the flock. To see all three of my boys happy together and still happy with me warms my heart immensely! The four of us are taking on the world together. They are more than just "pets" to me. Me and them are our own little family.

I learn about them and they learn about me.

I learn how to communicate in ways they understand and they learn to communicate in ways I understand. We do that for each other because we've grown to understand love doesnt necessarily only get to occur in the same species.

Because love involves communication, trust, and joyful moments together, we have learned not because of fear or anger of one another but because of love!

They support me through so much. I have a chronic disability that cant be cured only managed and when symptoms flare up they are always there to offer support. In easier times or harder times, they still love me. They dont treat me any different or judge me.

The one on the right (my first) will always show me extra love when he notices me going through it. First he preens me way more and snuggles more. If that doesnt cheer me up, he goes in with the "love you!" and kissy noises. He usually isnt super outwardly affectionate like that but when he sees me struggling he is.

The one on the left (my second) will always snuggle super close. I swear he tries to climb into my skin. He likes the occasional snuggle usually but when im unwell he will always snuggle me every time if I ask him to.

The one in the back (my third) will always sing to me. He usually is a talker and major lover boy but he noticed his singing makes me happy and always puts on a show for me when he sees me having problems and visibly distressed.

TL:DR

Do they even realize that they mean so much to me?

He doesn't like Taco very much and she doesn't like him either, but my dad tolerates her for my sake lol.

He could do this all day 😆 throws down the bowl, watches me pick it back up and place it on the countertop again, then repeat! Lol!

Will you dance with me?

I brought Pichu home less than a week ago. This morning she climbed out of her cage and onto my shoulder. She played a little, ate a little, probably pooped a little and now I guess napping on my shoulder!! She’s so sweet! I’m so happy she feels comfortable enough!!

Mother and daughter: Bubble weighs 137 grams, Tata 132. They F A T