What a beautiful bird! I love all white tiels. You know, when I was 18 the man down the street from me had a cockatiel hybrid. I do not know what other bird it was mixed with, but the bird looked just like a tiel except all black with orange cheeks. ALL BLACK! It was the coolest bird I had ever seen in my whole life!

As far as rats go, it depends on where you get them from. Breeders can charge anywhere from $7 to 50 dollars depending on type. Pet shops anywhere from $3 to 25. Rescues usually either give them away for free or charge a very minimal fee. Why do you ask? hehe