Originally posted by DogLover9501
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-Is there a certain place they like more?(like by a window, or does it not matter?)

-Do they play with anything(like are there certain kinds of toys I would need?)

-What do they eat?(I think I have a pretty good idea), I heard you could offer both pellets and seeds?? And also fruit, corn and stuff?

-How much do they eat?

-How much do they cost(to buy, and the cage, food..etc)

-What kind of cage do they need??
-I move my cages around. I like to keep their little minds active .

-they love toys! I have different ones that I change out, also to keep their little minds active. A bird toy can be a lot of things. Old toilet paper roll tubs for example. There are TONS of bird toys. When I go home I can take a picture of my cages so you can see how I have it. The more toys the better, within reason.

-My tiels eat everything! My vet said whatever I cook for me to give them some. There are a few acceptations. NO avocados, alcohol (that's a no brainer), watch the fat and salt intake, and take the pits out of fruits that have them. My tiels LOVE scrambled eggs with cheese. Alex actually likes ham! My vet told me to get creative. Always keep pellets and some seed in the cage. Change it often. I change the pellets and seed about once every two days depending on how many shells are in the bowl. Change the water daily. Keep a cuttle bone in cage too. If you get a young tiel you should really try to get them to love the pellets. Pellets are way better than seed.

- You can see what I paid for my cage from the auction. However, I love my pets to have cages that are way too big for them. That cage is just for my two girls, and I could easily fit all four and then some comfortably in that cage. EBay has awesome deals on cages. If you want a cage from EBay I'd be more than happy to help you find one. I bought both my cages from EBay and I'm really happy with them. Seed and pellets for one tiel will not run you too much; especially of you give them some of your dinner.

Seems like a lot to worry about, but once its part of a routine it's so easy. I have four tiels, two dogs, and some fish. I also have a boyfriend, a job and an active social life and I have no problems caring for my birds