I want to rescue cockatiels in the future what do i need to know

[Amsterdam]

Hello guys,


So i have 2 rescue parakeets atm and i am still planning to expand that, so i checked the internet here and alot if people are trying to get rid of theyre bids mainly parakeets and cockatiels. The thing is i have 1 big cage ( squared ) and 1 smaller cage ( squared ), thats ofcourse not big enough to rescue more birds. So my plan is to build a big cage from wood like a home aviary is it wise to put cockatiels and parakeets together or should i only put the cockatiels in the aviary i want to build this since they are bigger and i assume they need more space. I already have read about cockatiels and from what i have found they can get along with parakeets and they arent THAT dominate. How is theyre diet? Should i always get pairs of two? Please help me i do not plan on keeping them as a 'toy' i want to give them a better life note : this is a plan for the future i still need to find good wood before i can build a nice home aviary do you guys have tips? And is it a smart plan or should i just forget it thank youuu

 

[LaManuka]

Amsterdam you’re a total legend! I know things are terrible for people in that part of the world, I can’t imagine how bad they are for abandoned animals & pets & there you are wanting to help them both! Cockatiels are lovely affectionate creatures except when they (usually the males) get hormonal then they can be surprisingly aggressive. You’ll need to be prepared for the fact that you can’t save them all & you’ll be in for a fair share of heartbreak. But if this is what you want to do I cannot imagine two better people than you & Mrs Amsterdam to try it! There will be plenty of advice from your friends & followers here should you need it. Total respect & bonne chance Amsterdam

 

[Laurasea]

Hi Amsterdam! The important thing is that as each new bird comes in it needs to quarantined from the other birds for about three weeks. In a separate room as some bad virus are airborne. I to find many are able to house budgies and cockateel together. Remember you have to be careful with the materials you use, untreated wood, and many metals are toxic to birds. I think is it increadably awesome that Hayats wings of love have inspired you and your wife to help save some of these increadable creatures!!!!! I feel the warmth of your hearts from here

 

[LeaKP]

I have no idea how to begin but I’m following this thread as I think it will be a need brought to me in the near future. There are many neglected and abused parrots here too. I am so thankful for people like you who can show the way for the rest of us!


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[noodles123]

I would double check with customs unless you plan to stay in Syria forever. I am guessing there is a lot of time/paperwork/planning required to take an animal out of the country (not to mention temperature issues on long flights).

Are you talking about doing this after you return home, or now?

 

[noodles123]

Also- you will need a better quarantine set-up and access to an avian vet (you need to get birds tested for deadly diseases before taking them near your other birds---I know you had to kind of "wing it" (no pun intended) with Hyaat, but it generally is dangerous to bring a potentially sick bird into your home with other birds (even if you keep them apart, some diseases are spread by airborne feather dust/dander etc). Again---I LOVE what you did for Hyaat, but if you are going to start doing it with other birds, you will need a pretty elaborate plan because it gets very risky for all birds involved (ex: if you handle a bird with something like PDD, they say you should even change your shirt before touching other birds). Without testing (and even with testing) it can be hard to detect this deadly illness---just looking at a bird won't necessarily tell you whether they are harboring contagious illness.

 

[ChristaNL]

Oh...if you are into rescue, not breed... I would not even mix males and females.

The only species that really cannot do without a partner of the opposite sex are ferrets (afaik / since kids may read this -> google the reasons why yourself).
Apart from that most of the time you can get away by having same sexe-groups.

So apart form quarantine may just make big friendly non-fertilizing-each-other groups.
Otherwise you wil start with one pair and end up with a huge incestuous flock...

If you have limited recourses - adapt and make sure the group stays small.
.
so 2 aviaries al least

 

[Laurasea]

Noodles is is completely right. Quarantine is a must, as is access to an avian vet. On the other hand most of these birds are just neglected and suffering from nutritional and psychological problems. Poor husbandry and lack of vitamins can lead to bacterial, fungal, yeast problems. Birds housed in outdoor Avairy have a higher risck of picking up diseases and parasites from wild birds. In speaking to my certified avain vet, these scary viruses are either much rarer or are endemic but only affecting the young, or otherwise compromised bird. More often on the contagious side is a treatable disease parrot fever Chlamydia psittaci. Parrot fever can make people sick as well. This is one vets opinion in America, from my conversation because I was worried about my recent re-homedparakeets, and my rescue quaker. But when you encrease the number of birds you encrease your odds in coming across one of the bad ones. I just want us to keep an open mind because the most common scenerio is a poor bird that had been living for years in isolation, and dirt cage with poor diet. And most of those problems can be fixed, like bacterial, yeast, ect. Some long term nutritional problems can have coused liver, kidney, or other organ problems they may not fully recovered from tho. So research, share your experience, and learn from others experiences. But I hope more are rescued!!!!

 

[Amsterdam]

I would double check with customs unless you plan to stay in Syria forever. I am guessing there is a lot of time/paperwork/planning required to take an animal out of the country (not to mention temperature issues on long flights).

Are you talking about doing this after you return home, or now?

Im planning on doing this now im still stuck for 2/3 years here for work, i want to rescue them and rehome them its not a must for me im happy to care for all birds but theres are alot of birdlovers in Turkey who are happy to adopt them im sure.

 

[Amsterdam]

Hi Amsterdam! The important thing is that as each new bird comes in it needs to quarantined from the other birds for about three weeks. In a separate room as some bad virus are airborne. I to find many are able to house budgies and cockateel together. Remember you have to be careful with the materials you use, untreated wood, and many metals are toxic to birds. I think is it increadably awesome that Hayats wings of love have inspired you and your wife to help save some of these increadable creatures!!!!! I feel the warmth of your hearts from here

Yeah thanks for the advice i heard bamboo wood is good so i need to find that in order to build something.

 

[Amsterdam]

Oh...if you are into rescue, not breed... I would not even mix males and females.

The only species that really cannot do without a partner of the opposite sex are ferrets (afaik / since kids may read this -> google the reasons why yourself).
Apart from that most of the time you can get away by having same sexe-groups.

So apart form quarantine may just make big friendly non-fertilizing-each-other groups.
Otherwise you wil start with one pair and end up with a huge incestuous flock...

If you have limited recourses - adapt and make sure the group stays small.
.
so 2 aviaries al least

Thanks christa great advice

 

[Amsterdam]

Also- you will need a better quarantine set-up and access to an avian vet (you need to get birds tested for deadly diseases before taking them near your other birds---I know you had to kind of "wing it" (no pun intended) with Hyaat, but it generally is dangerous to bring a potentially sick bird into your home with other birds (even if you keep them apart, some diseases are spread by airborne feather dust/dander etc). Again---I LOVE what you did for Hyaat, but if you are going to start doing it with other birds, you will need a pretty elaborate plan because it gets very risky for all birds involved (ex: if you handle a bird with something like PDD, they say you should even change your shirt before touching other birds). Without testing (and even with testing) it can be hard to detect this deadly illness---just looking at a bird won't necessarily tell you whether they are harboring contagious illness.

Man noodles your are so right i wish there was a vet nearby, i need to sort that out i geuss my plan looked so easy in my head hehe but i know its not that easy thank u all for the great advice.