How to Set Up Your Cockatiel's Cage! | Parrot Cage Tour | BirdNerdSophie AD
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- Cockatiel Cage Set Up!
I hope you enjoyed this video no how to set up your cockatiel's cage! 🦜
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Nice cage set up. I love buying toys and have a drawer full of them.
Thank you! Yes it’s fun to switch things up 💙😊
Watching all your videos for the second or third time - my cage is battered now so it’s time for an upgrade, just bought the liberta flight cage you have for my two conures! Literally the best and most helpful channel for bird owners so thank you!
Thank you so much for your kind words! 💙😊 I hope your conures like their new cage!
Lovely cage setup! Setting up cages is probably my favourite part of owning a parrot (apart from interacting with the actual parrot), it's so fun! And then you get to watch them enjoy it!
It's so fun to see them explore and interact with toys! 😍
Thank you. Great information. Learning g some hardware about cockatiels.
Glad it was helpful!
Wow!! What a great setup! Thank you for giving me some ideas for my future birds cage😊
Thank you 😊💙
@@BirdNerdSophie np;)
Amazing parrot setup 🥰🥰
Thank you 😁
Lovely cage set ups!
Thank you! 😊
Thank you so much. We bought our first cockatiel yesterday and still learning ❤
Thanks for watching! I have a lot of videos which you might find interesting! :)
I use easichick it is amazing for my budgies. I also used the bedding for a "forage Box" it is amazing. They love it!
That is awesome to hear 😍
Great video I love cockatiels they really have just as much personality as the big cockatoos my girls have both been so hormonal lately
Hormones are the worst! Thanks for watching!
Awesome set up!! I've seen the second toy u shown around here, I'll take a look! Fluffy and Tiki love the net toy thingy, and I think I'll try to recreate the party preener! Nice perches too! Fluffy likes to nap on the party stick perch and he also has a bigger kind of toy beside the party stick perch. Chip and Fish must look adorable if they snuggle up together 🥺😄
Haha that's so cute that Fluffy sleeps on the party preener perch! And they are cute when they cuddle up, but always move if they see us looking haha!
Thanks for this video i really wanted it for my tiel 😄😄
Hope you liked it! 😁
Love your set up. Have been meaning to try easichick for a while, have been using beech chips but think easichick will be much more cost effective.
Yes it’ll definitely work out cheaper to use easichick 😊
@@BirdNerdSophie I can't seem to find a way to purchase easichick. do yiou have a link?
Cool stuff! TH-cam didn't notify me about this 💢 😠
Oh no! Annoying! Thanks for watching! 😁
@@BirdNerdSophie iat least insta gave me a reminder LOL
I just discovered your channel and excuse me for bombing you with questions. You seem very knowledgable! So glad I found your videos!
- Is it important to have a perch in front of the metal bowls with food? With square bars, we figured they'd be able to access it from the side.
- We've got a drinking spot, but it seems only one of the two realizes it's there and the other doesn't quite use it. Will the other eventually learn it from the first, or should we continue to allow him to drink from the bowl we put in the cage (with the idea for them to bathe in, they never have though)? Perhaps it's better to let them have the two alternatives?
- Do birds enjoy bright colors better than natural browns/greens? Would it be better to add bright colors?
- Would you say Cockatiels prefer climbing/playing over flying? We're keeping a big chunk of our 3 cubic meter cage open for them to fly, but perhaps they prefer us to fill it with toys to climb?
I learned so much from this video! I didn't realize we should have one bowl per bird, gonna take care of that straight away!
Thank you so much for watching 😊
We find they are more comfortable with the option of perching in front of the bowls but sometimes they will sit on the bowls to eat!
- Have their water bowl in a really easy to access place! Cockatiels don't drink as often as other species though! Cockatiels won't necessarily bathe in a water dish as well - some like being sprayed and won't be that often! It won't cause them any harm if they drink from water they have bathed in too!
- We like to have a mix of colours and natural as they have excellent eyesight!
They enjoy both climbing and flying so opportunities for both would be great!
@@BirdNerdSophie Hey Sophie! Thank you for your answers. I've been binge-watching yours and your fiancee's videos for the past hour. I can feel my brain expanding haha. I will keep these things in mind!
i’m loooving your content!! what is your opinion on using wire to make/hang toys? as img, joining cardboard together for example. i’m pressuming it wouldn’t be great if there is loops
Thank you so much 🥰 I think paper string would be a better choice!
Hey Sophie,
I noticed the bucket toy under the with the flower shaped holes, the one in the left basket at 13:20.
There have been reports of that toy from scarletts having staples in the lining / in the seal of the bucket where it is glued together to make the cylinder of the outer bucket.
Yours may not have them (they might not all have them) but I strongly urge you check the lining of it on the inside as I wouldn't want any of your birds getting hold of a staple.
Keep up the great videos!
Hey! Thank you so much for bringing this to my attention- I had no idea that there were reports of this - I’ve ripped it open and there is one staple so it’s gone straight in the bin. That is shocking that any parrot toy would have staples in.
I’ll make sure I advise people to avoid this toy in future.
@@BirdNerdSophie no worries
Your friend (parrot go quack)
Hey you are so cute💖
Thank you!
Hey Sophie, another great video as always. Just had a couple of questions. Firstly, where do you buy your Planet Pleasures toys? I have been really struggling to get hold of some. Couldn’t find any on Scarlett’s or Northern Parrots. Also, does Easichick ever send out sample bags? I would love to try it, but I’m a bit daunted by the large bag sizes. It’s a bit of a risk as I’m not sure if I’m going to like it or not.
Hi Chloe, there's a supply issue with Planet Pleasures toys at the moment but there are some similar ones on Scarlett's under the shredding toys category I think!
I am not sure about sample bags but it would be worth asking them to see f they offer them!
Thank you for another excellent video! I want to add bedding to the bottom of the cage and had a look at easichick; someone commented that it might be too coarse for little parrots' feet. Is that true? Is unbleached shredded paper a good alternative, or is it dusty?
Easichick is perfectly safe to use with parrots - one one legged Louis especially loves to go down there and explore! You can also use shredded paper if you wanted to.
Great video and helping us rearrange our cage. Our 7 mo old cockatiel sleeps 12 hours a night on a corner platform perch. Is this ok for his feet or should we replace it with a natural cylindrical one? Secondly, what do you think about swinging perches ?
Ideally it would be better if he had a natural perch to sit on with a bit of texture and width variation! And swings are great!
I love your cage I am getting a cockatiel soon and I am trying to make it as best as I can for the bird where did you get your beech perches I couldn’t find them and what length are they for you cage
We got them custom made to fit the cage from the natural bird product company 😊
Hello. Lovely and helpful videos! I am still researching about getting a cockatiel. I have a three story home and not certain on where to put the cage. I work all day in the basement with some decent lighting and three lower windows. And in the evening our main floor and upstairs can be quite busy. Would a climate controlled basement be okay?
If there is adequate lighting and it’s well ventilated then it would be fine!
@@BirdNerdSophie how long can they be in their cage if I was out of the house? Days ?
Hi Sophie! Amazing cage set up for your babies! I would love to try Easichick but I'm from Singapore and we don't have that here. Do you have any alternatives for bedding to recommend that are suitable for cockatiels?
Thanks for watching! Any dust free unscented and untreated pine shavings for small animals would be fine!
Hey! I love your videos and they are very helpful. I have just recently gotten a cockatiel and wanted to get your opinion on what I can do about bonding. She loves getting on my shoulder, but is very afraid of my hands. She isn't motivated by treats, so I'm having some trouble with training her to step up. What's your advice?
Train before breakfast and have a look at the diet - is the lack of food motivation due to the yummies being in the diet already?
Have you seen my step up video?
@@BirdNerdSophie I have not, but I will look into it. Thanks!
Do you have a link for the custom long perch I have a large cage this work well in
Yes! www.naturalbirdco.co.uk/ourshop/cat_525377-Full-Length-Cage-Perches.html
Need a good haul asap 😍where did you get the sisal perches from please? 🥰
We get them from Northern Parrots 🥰💙
@@BirdNerdSophie do you know which size they were as theres a few on there x
Early
Thanks for watching 😊💙
How does it compare to thick to thin Alder sawdust??? My cockatiels love it and do not like pine. They much prefer Alder.
I haven't used alder sawdust so I can't compare unfortunately!
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Hey Sophie!
What do you recommend in the way of heat lamps and uv lights for the colder months? Or how would you recommend their use?
Hey! Birds won’t need heaters if you are keeping your home at a healthy temperature!
I am also on the fence about UV lamps as there’s conflicting info on their safety and effectiveness!
@@BirdNerdSophie does that include UVB lights as an added bit of sun while I'm at work?
@@BirdNerdSophie does that include UVB lights as an added bit of sun while I'm at work?
@@benjamineckles yes, I’m very cautious about them - there’s a few videos online which tested whether they produced the light they say they do and most don’t, but there’s the added risk of skin and eye burns if used incorrectly!
Wow. YT suggested this video and now I'm a subscribers. I got a cockatiel 3 weeks ago and I'm researching a lot. I've lots of chew toys, swings etc. But I don't find foraging toys in India. I'm considering making toys myself using pericarp, coconut shell etc.
I'd appreciate if you can let me know if it's safe to use cardboard to make some shredding and foraging toys.
Thank you for subscribing! You can use carboard is there are no staples/glue and it's clean! I have two DIY toys videos on here which you might find useful!
@@BirdNerdSophie thank you so much. I'll definitely watch those videos because I'm not so creative. 👍
Easichick bedding seems to only be sold in the UK. Do you know of a source to get it in the US or what do you suggest for an alternative? Thank you
Any dust free unscented and untreated pine shavings for small animals would be fine!
Hi - can I ask which cage from the ones you have you’d recommend for one cockatiel?
The link to my Amazon store will show the ones i recommend 😊
Hello! Im a late watcher who would like to get some info about the cage, as im planning on getting a cockatiel! What type of cage is it? If it was told i didnt really hear
These are the cages we use now! amzn.to/4eSf6SL
Where did you buy your bird cages? I've been trying to find a suitable one for my lorikeet
We get them from eBay usually! 😊
i'm thinking of getting a cage similar to the one you have for your cockatiels ! is it the same one you have in your amazon store? x
I believe the one on my Amazon store is slightly different - we get these ones on eBay!
what size do you recommend for one cockatiel? and how often should i do a full cleaning? im trying to save money for one and been doing alot of research :)
The biggest you can get! I’d personally get this size for one as well as we’ve recently upgraded the enclosure for our two! Full cleaning is once a week!
What can I buy that's like this in the US or something similar, this is soooooo helpful!. I get my baby in the next 2 weeks.
As in the cage? :)
@@BirdNerdSophie yes in the cage sorry should have specified lol 🥰 I tried to find something similar to easichick but not sure what’s the same here.
@@TheGingerFamily8488 check out A&E cages for similar ones in the flight cage section 😊
@@BirdNerdSophie I have a great flight cave but I was referring to the substrate 🫶🏻🙂
@@TheGingerFamily8488 you can use any dust free, unscented and untreated pine shavings for small animals 😊
I do have a question
Can i use
Almost only cotton perches
In my birds cage
If he doesnt chew it ?
I heard its easy on their little legs and since my bird woulf rather chew a toy would you say its ok to use them
Im really aware of these cotton dangers and this questions has been bothering me
“ is it really safe ? “
I thought i might ask you since its been bothering me quite a bit
If you’re certain your bird doesn’t chew it then you can use them but you also need to have lots of natural wood perches too 😊
@@BirdNerdSophie thank you !
Thank you for all of your wonderful information. I'm getting my cage set up for a cockatiel. First time bird owner and I want to ensure that I provide them with everything that they need to feel happy and secure in their new home. I've been watching several of your videos and I'm grateful for the education 🙏.. I'm torn as to getting 2 birds or just one.. I don't have a huge cage. It's 22" x 22" and 36" tall. I am sure to in the future purchase a large cage such as the ones your birds are in, but with the size I have now, do you think 2 birds could be happy and have enough room? I will make sure they have outside of the cage time for several hours every day, or as often as they like. Any thoughts or suggestions?
Hey! If you have a link to the cage, it would be useful to see so I can let you know! Thanks for watching 😊
@BirdNerdSophie I can't seem to send a link but the cage is 2 feet wide by 2 feet long and 3 feet tall inside the cage.
@@352bubbles do you know the brand name of it? 😊
@BirdNerdSophie I do not. It's a very nice cage that was given to me by a family member, and it looks brand new however I can't seem to find anything online that's exactly like it. I found some similar but every time I post the link in the comment to you the comment never posts. I've responded to you 3 times that is not appearing here and I'd never say anything inappropriate so I guess it's just the link somehow. I'm not sure. I'm sorry I can't do any better. I appreciate your responding though. 🥰
@BirdNerdSophie Yaheetech 59-Inch Rolling Standing Medium Dome Open Top Bird Cage for Parrots Cockatiels Sun Conures Parakeets Lovebirds Budgies Finches Canary Pet Bird Cage with Removable Stand a.co/d/6ZhmDr0
Hi nice video thanks so much for all your work. I like your birds cages I would like to buying one for my nanday conure bird could you please tell me the kind of the cages and the size, and what the best size for nanday conure bird, thanks for your time.
This is the Liberta Oregon Flight Cage but go for the biggest one possible!
@@BirdNerdSophie have you got a link for it?
@@theshabbychicken1156 easichick is currently only available in the UK! Their website has a list of stockists 😊
@@BirdNerdSophie I'm in north devon. They don't deliver? I think there's a supplier in Barnstaple. Thank you. Do you come to Devon for home visits?
@@BirdNerdSophie UK Devon lol
Hi how often should you clean the cage thanks
Full clean once a week, spot clean twice a day :)
Hi, i want to keep cockatiels but my house is a noisy household and even at night when we spend time chatting and socialising its quite loud, i know cockatiels are prone to night frights but do you think i should keep them?
Living with birds requires a lifestyle change in order to meet their needs! They'll need 12 hours of uninterrupted sleep so you'll need to decide if you can give them that!
@@BirdNerdSophie yeah true.
we're did you buy the black cage?
We got it on eBay! 😊
Do you know where I can buy sizzle rope perch in USA online?
I think you can get sisal rope perches from King's Cages!
do you know of any good parrot toy shops in australia?
Yes! The best one is Queenslander Aviaries 😊
Hello, is a cage that is 24” long, 22” wide and 34” tall to small for a cockatiel?
Hey! Possibly- do you have a link to it?
@@BirdNerdSophie TH-cam keeps deleting my comments 😭
@@BirdNerdSophie TH-cam removed the link and isn’t even letting me describe where to find it and what it’s called
Im in the US and I dont think easichick is available here? Do you have any other suggestions for substrate in a birds cage?
You can use unscented and untreated dust free pine shavings!
@@BirdNerdSophie thank you! I saw your fiancés video about substrate and decided to try carefresh to see how that goes until I can find some pine! Have a blessed day. 🥰
@@beaniebaby7075 fabulous! You too! 😊
Where can I find, or is it possible to find, easichick in the USA?
Unfortunately easichick is UK only at the moment! Instead you could use any dust free unscented and untreated pine shavings for small animals!
Thanks so much!
I ended up ordering Hemp Bedding (All Walks (18.5L) Hemp Bedding for Chicken Coops, Guinea Pigs, Hamsters, Rabbits, and Other Small Animals - 100% Natural, Superior Odor Control, Sustainably Sourced Pet Bedding - Made in America). Hope it's alright...
Where did you get the cage. I'm struggling to find a decent one.
I got it on eBay!
@@BirdNerdSophie never even thought about eBay 😂. DOH!!
So they won't eat the shredded paper
No, there’s no reason for them to!
Is easichick available in the US?
Not at the moment sadly!
@@BirdNerdSophie Too bad, sounds like a good product. Enjoy your videos. Great info.
@@marybontrager4903 I have so many people from the US asking me - I have told them that there's a lot of interest!
Thanks for watching! 😊💙
Please what dimensions is this cage. Thank you.
52 x 78 x 150 cm
@@BirdNerdSophie Thank you 😊
I know I’m very late to this video and I’m very sorry but I do have a concern about the bedding you put at the bottom of there cage I recommend to take that out because you can’t really see their poop so you don’t know if there healthy or not healthy droppings. So I recommend taking that out just to make sure they’re nice and healthy little cockatiels!
Edit: Disclaimer⚠️ (I am NOT a professional I’m just simply telling my concern!)
I do get to see their poops because I interact with my birds all day long and they don’t spend all day in the cage. If a bird is sick, they won’t just do one weird poop, so when they are out with you, you can see their poops. I’ve been using substrate for years- maybe give it a try yourself!
@@BirdNerdSophie ok thank you for responding!
Years ago, my cockateil ingested the rope cord of her toy and strangled to death. It was a very tramautising event for my other bird as well as for me, I came home and she was dead on the floor of the cage. Since then, I have never put any toy with a rope cord or something they can pull off and ingest, by accident.. I see some things in the video I would never put inside my birds cage. Just letting you know.
I haven’t got any rope toys in the cage. The things that look like rope are made of sisal which I explained in the video. Sisal is digestible as it is a plant, and breaks easily rather than trapping birds like cotton rope does. I am home all the time, so I know how my birds interact with these toys. Hope that explains things!
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Hello!
@@BirdNerdSophie I really liked the video!
@@naeemahahmad5694 ah I’m glad you liked it 😊
What are the dimensions of your cage ?
HEIGHT: 150 CM
WIDTH: 78 CM
DEPTH: 52 CM
@@BirdNerdSophie thnks Sophie , one of my tiels is very sick , I have also visited the vet , please pray for her.
@@bilal1790 sending best wishes and hope she feels better soon!