Copyright 2007 Cockatiel Foundation, Inc.
Founded June 3, 2007
| "Providing Resources to the Cockatiel Community" CF The Cockatiel Foundation, founded in June 2007, began out of a growing need in the avicultural community to address all areas of cockatiel culture. The Foundation offers its members programs for pet owners, breeders and exhibitors, in addition to services never before addressed in the cockatiel community. CF is establishing a Cockatiel Adoption & Placement Program necessary for the placement and rehoming of cockatiels to new, permanent "forever" homes. CF address the needs of our Youth Members in the CF Youth & Education Program developed for tomorrows' next generation of cockatiel aviculturists. Additional special interest programs include: Companion Care Nutrition Avian Medicine Hobby Breeding Professional Breeding Color Mutations Genetics Exhibition and more ... The Cockatiel Foundation serves all cockatiel owners needs - from breeders, exhibitors, and pet companion bird owners - to cockatiel adoption, placement and youth education for tomorrows cockatiel afficianados. Please read our Membership benefits and peruse the website. When you join as a CF Member, you will have access to the Members' Only Area. COME JOIN US! |
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| JAN/FEB/MARCH 2008 COCKATIEL CHRONICLE |
| Hobby Breeding Cockatiels |
| c. 2007 Nancy E. Johnson |
| Cockatiel Cuisine Recipes by Chef Claude Cockatiel Foundation, Inc. |
| FULLY illustrated |
| Written by industry experts known nationally throughout aviculture - and peppered with articles from Foundation Members and Breeders - the Chronicle presents the reader with a uniquely informative and educational experience with the professionalism you expect from a Foundation. Presented with a wealth of substantial, major features, the publication covers the entire field of keeping cockatiels as companion birds, behaviorism, nutrition, avian medicine, breeding, adoption, showing and so much more. Foundation Members' stories and experiences, along with industry experts and professionals, round out material in every issue. Combined with suberb color photography, and a unique and polished appearance, the Chronicle presents the most relevant and up to date information you need in the care of your cockatiels. In our Next Issue ... |
| WORKING WITH COCKATIELS: COMMUNICATION & BODY LANGUAGE Professional Bird Behaviorist Susan W. Farlow explains in detail ... a lengthy read! "A majority of bird behavior problems are caused by the lack of clear, consistent communication between bird and human. Human reliance on language compromises the average person’s ability to read body language and vocalization in avian companions. The tendency to attribute human intentions to bird behavior cultivates misperceptions about what motivates our companion birds. As a bird behaviorist, I am often introduced to one very confused ..." (continued in Volume 1, No. 2.) |
| Diet & Obesity in Cockatiels & Its Effect on Longevity by CF President & Panel Judge Linda S. Rubin, C.A.S. Feeding a wholesome, varied, and healthy diet is paramount to a cockatiel’s optimum well-being, peak performance and energy level. Whether your goal is hobby breeding, raising exhibition stock, or keeping a special companion, supplying a nutritious feed program is essential to maintaining a cockatiel’s optimal health, peak vitality and increasing its chances for a full, healthy life. Feeding a balanced, nutritious diet is key to preventing dietary-related illness, building a strong immune system to combat disease, and providing the stamina to endure environmental stresses that could otherwise overwhelm a malnourished bird. The diet you provide can influence the potential longevity and lifespan of your special companion or highly valued flock ..." (Continued in Volume 1, No. 2. ) ... |
| Veterinary Article: First Aid for Birds by Dr. William C. Sager, Avian Diplomate "Inevitably, every aviculturist or pet owner will have to deal with a medical problem. In some areas of the country it is not always possible to locate an avian veterinarian, especially during off hours. Therefore, it is important to be able to recognize and handle emergency situations. These guidelines are not meant to replace emergency veterinary care. Although the problems outlined below may not be immediately life-threatening, they can often escalate into more serious ... " (continued in Volume 1, No. 2. ) ... |
| COVERBIRD: The Puzzling Pastelface Rare Color Mutations Described with photos! by CF Genetics Consultant & Panel Judge Linda S. Rubin A unique colorful description of the featured Coverbird Mutation described in detail by an international writer on color mutations and explained simply for better understanding without requiring a biology lesson. Explains how the Pastelface relates to other mutations. Includes 10 ADDITIONAL PHOTOS IN FULL COLOR! (read about it in Volume 1, No. 2. ). Coverbird features by the author appear in each issue. |
| INTERNATIONAL SPOTLIGHT Insights on Territorial and Biting Behavior Canadian CF Panel Judge Jane Gillespie. answers question: "I wonder if you can help me with a question? Remember Kiki, my female cockatiel? Well, she is out of her cage the majority of the day now and loves to fly around and sit with me. The problem I am experiencing lately - that she did not do before and that appears to be getting worse - is that she is very territorial ... Can you shed any light here or suggest something I can do to make her stop biting? Kiki is very cute and lovable when she wants to be, but she really has an aggression problem. I appreciate any thoughts you may have." (continued in Volume 1, No. 2.) ... |
| Cockatiel Husbandry, Part 2 A speaker paper delivered at the Y2K Canadian Parrot Symposium Breeding/Environmental Conditions: ~ Pair Bonding ~ Breeding Pens and Nestboxes ~ The Breeding Cycle Breeding cockatiels require five prerequisites for reproduction: 1) optimum nutrition; 2) increased daylight (photolight period); 3) increased humidity; 4) an acceptable mate; and 5) an adequate nesting site. Increased or normal room temperatures can mimic the breeding season, although many breeders have been successful with lower temperatures as long as they remain constant and without fluctuation. Increased humidity via open water drinking bowls, or spray baths, signal the onset of the rainy season which wild pairs rely upon to provide the "milky stage" seeds with which they feed their young. Increased temperature and humidity for birds raised in outdoor aviaries will signal the start of the breeding season. Breeders who raise their birds indoors have an advantage of ..." (Continued in Volume 1, No. 2. )... |
| c. 2005 Linda S. Rubin |
Plus
~ Safe Toys for Your Cockatiels! by our Members!
~ Establishing a Trust for the Care of Our Pets, Part 2
~ Attorney-at-Law Genevieve Wall continues her treatise for
rehoming of our birds for their future.
~ Even More Nutritional Recipes by CF Chef Claude
~ COLOR PHOTO CENTERFOLD & More
Your Special Photos ~ Just Wait until you see them!
~ Safe Toys for Your Cockatiels! by our Members!
~ Establishing a Trust for the Care of Our Pets, Part 2
~ Attorney-at-Law Genevieve Wall continues her treatise for
rehoming of our birds for their future.
~ Even More Nutritional Recipes by CF Chef Claude
~ COLOR PHOTO CENTERFOLD & More
Your Special Photos ~ Just Wait until you see them!
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| c. 2006 Nancy E. Johnson |
| c. 2005 Linda S. Rubin |
Susan W. Farlow with client, Bald Eagle
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