I have ten cockatiels at my home and I want to ask how can
I know if a cockatiel is a male or female.
Michael
Michael,
You didn't say how old your cockatiels are or what color they are. Both play a part in telling whether or not a cockatiel is a male or female.
Some generalities: in most mutations, males have brighter yellow faces and brighter orange cheekpatches; males normally sing and whistle more than females; and males will usually be more aggressive than females. These are just generalities, however, and there are exceptions to every rule.
Hope this was some help to you!
I have a cockatiel that I received last December for a birthday present. At the time the store owner did not know whether it was a male or female. How can you tell the male from the female? When should you put the nesting box in her cage?
My "Pretty Bird" has always been a talker and a whistler and mimics many sounds around the house. But recently has become very quiet and only talks when talked to and seldom whistles. How can I find out what is going on with him/her?
Jeanette
Jeanette,
Your bird is at least 7 months old and that is old enough that you should
see changes in feather coloration of the facial area, if it is a male.
Males faces turn a bright yellow as they mature. Males are also more vocal,
while the females are usually pretty quiet. Cockatiels do not need nestboxes unless you are planning on breeding them, and then you must get them a mate.