Behavior

This is an early article, written when Mickaboo was originally Mickaboo Cockatiel Rescue. So, while much of it can be applied to other species, it focuses on traming and training Cockatiels.

For tips on how to win a bird's trust, please read this article, originally written for our Newsletter of October, 2012.  

One of the most important aspects in creating and maintaining a successful relationship with an avian companion is the ability to understand your bird's vocalizations and body language. Birds learn to communicate with us through sounds, behavior and actions.

It is very difficult to deal with a screaming bird but the problem can be dealt with if you have the right amount of patience and knowledge. First of all, if your bird hasn't been examined by an experience avian vet recently, it would be best to start there.

(In the context of this article, "clipping" or "trimming" refers to the selective cutting of a bird's outermost wing feathers to minimize it's ability to fly for long distances or to great heights, while maint

This is an early article, written when Mickaboo was originally Mickaboo Cockatiel Rescue. So, while much of it can be applied to other species, it focuses on Cockatiels.