We Got A New Pet!

[luckies4me]

Can't wait to see pictures of your new tiel and congratulations!

PCB, my family is moving to Oregon this summer so it looks like you will get to see plenty of tiel pics soon!

[ILoveMyAbbyGirl]

Hehe..

Charlie's doing good, he was busy exploring the living room floor, and chewing on some cords (naw-tee bird!) He's still a little skittish around people... and he enjoys pooping on the floor!

[G.P.girl]

Cool! i wish i could have a birdie!

[Katiesmom]

Congrats on getting Charlie.....I want a birdie

[ILoveMyAbbyGirl]

Yeah, he's doing good right now. I think he's sleeping again....

[ILoveMyAbbyGirl]

So far so good! He enjoys sitting in this fake tree my mom has, and I tried to give him some banana this morning. Anne tells me not to feed him citrus... is this true? In the book it said I could feed him grapefruit, oranges... etc. etc. Is there anything else I should know?

Charlie hasn't mastered step up, but he did step up this morning onto my finger when I got him out of the tree. He's still a little skittish around people though.

[popcornbird]

I don't know if he'll like banana.........cockatiels aren't usually too fond of fruits. They prefer veggies. Popcorn and Muffin like apple on occasion. Just a note here. *Never* feed a bird fruit pits/seeds, including apple seeds, because they are toxic and can be harmful. In veggies, avacado is a big no-no. My birds don't like fruits much, but they LOVE broccoli, peas, corn, carrots, and other veggies. Also try nuts...........cockatiels love almonds, walnuts, etc. Only give small amounts on occasion, because nuts can be fattening, but they do enjoy limited amounts, and it is good for them too.

[ILoveMyAbbyGirl]

Thanks PCB!