The Best Cockatiel Food in 2019

Publish date: 2024-05-08

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Easily one of the most popular companion birds, the cockatiel is an outgoing, comical breed known for the yellow crest on top of its head through which it displays emotion. The cockatiel is the smallest member of the cockatoo family but still fairly large compared to other pet birds. These birds stand up to 12 inches tall and can live for 15 years or more with proper care.

It all involves providing the bird with a roomy cage, a healthy diet, and plenty of daily interaction. Wild cockatiels forage on the ground for food and eat a variety of seeds, fruits, and vegetables, and you should mimic that mix with the food you provide for them.

Many bird enthusiasts advocate for the feeding of commercial pellets that are nutritionally balanced but somewhat less appealing to birds than seed. The problem with seed mixes is that many birds pick out only the seeds they like, leading to an unbalanced diet.

It is the cockatiel owner responsibility to make sure the bird's nutritional needs are met. If you choose to feed a cockatiel a seed mix, you may have to supplement its diet to ensure balanced nutrition. If you choose a pelleted diet, you might have to work with your bird to transition it off of seed.

No matter what type of diet you choose, we've researched and assembled a list of our top picks for some of the best cockatiel food to help you make your choice.

Here is the best cockatiel food you can buy in 2019:

Updated on 09/04/2019 by Les Shu: Updated prices, links, and formatting.

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