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| Cockatiel Chronicle Volume 1, No. 3. |
| 9 EDUCATIONAL FEATURE ARTICLES! ~ Features & Columns, Member's Stories, COLOR PHOTOS, News Items & more. |
| Establish a Trust for the Care of our Pets Part 3, by Genevieve Wall, Attorney-at-Law |
The conclusion to a thorough and thoughtful
contract that provides sample provisions for a trust
for your animals and their care after you are gone.
contract that provides sample provisions for a trust
for your animals and their care after you are gone.
| Coverbird Color Mutations The Coverbird Mutation, The American Fallow, by Linda S. Rubin |
| international writer on cockatiel genetics with a complete color description and many accompanying photos. Coverbird features by the author appear in each issue. |
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| BEHAVIOR: BIRD BEREAVEMENT They Do Not Leave Forever; When Companion Birds Pass Away Former Social Worker & Professional Bird Behaviorist Susan W. Farlow deals with the painful separation from our cockatiels in this insightful lengthy read ... "Cockatiels and other companion birds bring countless joys and comforts into our lives. Nothing feels quite like a greeting from a warm feathered companion at the end of a hard day's work. A bird just seems to know and respond to our lonely moods. He's right there to share all of our happy moments. We look forward to many years of shared pleasure with our birds. Cockatiels, in particular, easily capture the hearts of all who choose them. As much as we might wish to avoid the truth, each of us must be prepared for ..." (continued in Vol. 1, No. 3.) |
| Problem Solving Egg-Laying Behavior What Do I Do Now? by CF President & Panel Judge Linda S. Rubin, C.A.S. |
eggs being the average clutch size. It is important to supply the
female with enough calcium, which is used to form the outer
hardened eggshell, so the mineral is not drawn from her own
bones. Supply plenty of ..." (Continued in Volume 1, No. 3. ) ...
female with enough calcium, which is used to form the outer
hardened eggshell, so the mineral is not drawn from her own
bones. Supply plenty of ..." (Continued in Volume 1, No. 3. ) ...
| International Spotlight: 50 YEARS WITH COCKATIELS by Australian Aviculturist Mr. Alan Thomas "It is hard to believe that spring 2007 marked 50 years since I first kept and began breeding cockatiels. There has hardly been a breeding season since then I haven't paired up at least one pair of these delightful Australian birds. As a child, I started with budgies ant soon after purchased a pair of cockatiels. Eventually,m after severl months, they bred; swaying and hissing while in the nest was noted with interest and amusement. In those far off days, cockatels were considered to be more of a parrot than a cockatoo, perhaps an inbetween type of bird. The scientific name for the cockatiel is Nymphicus hollandicus, (Kerr 1792). Nowadays, it is thought ..." (continued in Volume 1, No. 3) ... |
"Chico is our oldest bird, and we're looking forward to celebraing his 20th
birthday on July 13, 2008. We purchased him, along with Cricket, from their
breeder as 10-week-old babies in September 1988. I wish I was writing this
about both of them, but my dear Cricket passed away very suddenly last
June 1st, due to a heart condition that she had for several years. Chico is a
grey Pearl Pied and he still shows some pearl markings, although they have
diminished over time, of course. He has been extrememly healthy, with no
bouts of illness at all, and only two minor injuries - both as a result of his
inquisitive nature. (Thus the alternate name)! As the years added up, he began
having some issues with arthritis, which weren't terribly serious, but still
caused him to be noticeably "gimpy" at times. I had the good fortune to spend
time with Liz Wilson and Dr. Peter Sakas this past summer during a seminar
they gave for our bird club, and found that ..." (continued in Volume 1, No. 3. )
birthday on July 13, 2008. We purchased him, along with Cricket, from their
breeder as 10-week-old babies in September 1988. I wish I was writing this
about both of them, but my dear Cricket passed away very suddenly last
June 1st, due to a heart condition that she had for several years. Chico is a
grey Pearl Pied and he still shows some pearl markings, although they have
diminished over time, of course. He has been extrememly healthy, with no
bouts of illness at all, and only two minor injuries - both as a result of his
inquisitive nature. (Thus the alternate name)! As the years added up, he began
having some issues with arthritis, which weren't terribly serious, but still
caused him to be noticeably "gimpy" at times. I had the good fortune to spend
time with Liz Wilson and Dr. Peter Sakas this past summer during a seminar
they gave for our bird club, and found that ..." (continued in Volume 1, No. 3. )
| Planning & Preparing for a Local Bird Club Show Featuring three chapters on how to stage a bird show! by Philip J. Ryan, Ph.D. |
Culinary Delights by Sassy Pickard, CAS
Nutrition tips from the author of our
download membership gift, Cockatiel
Cuisine, a column of select recipes
continues with recommended diet
and nutritional tips ...
download membership gift, Cockatiel
Cuisine, a column of select recipes
continues with recommended diet
and nutritional tips ...
| c. 2007 Sandra Trottier |
Question: "Help! My cockatiels have 11 eggs and none of them are fertile. I
candled them ad they are all clear. What should I do with the eggs?"
Question: "I own two cockatiels and my roommate acquired a female two
weeks ago. The female has begun to lay eggs. How often are the eggs laid and
how many should we expect? Should we offer a special diet? We tried to
attach a nest box inside the cage but the female became very aggressive..."
Answer: "As hormone levels rise, it is not unusual for cockatiel hens to begin
laying eggs upon reaching reaching full physical maturity, between 12 and 18
months of age. Triggers to egg-laying include: 1) increased photo (daylight) 2)
increased temperature and humidity levels; 3) abundance of nesting foods to
feed offspring (e.g., soft foods); 4) ad adequate nesting site; and 5) an
acceptable mate (bird, human, or otherwise)! Eggs are laid approximately
every other day, and a clutch can vary from two to 10 eggs, with four or five
candled them ad they are all clear. What should I do with the eggs?"
Question: "I own two cockatiels and my roommate acquired a female two
weeks ago. The female has begun to lay eggs. How often are the eggs laid and
how many should we expect? Should we offer a special diet? We tried to
attach a nest box inside the cage but the female became very aggressive..."
Answer: "As hormone levels rise, it is not unusual for cockatiel hens to begin
laying eggs upon reaching reaching full physical maturity, between 12 and 18
months of age. Triggers to egg-laying include: 1) increased photo (daylight) 2)
increased temperature and humidity levels; 3) abundance of nesting foods to
feed offspring (e.g., soft foods); 4) ad adequate nesting site; and 5) an
acceptable mate (bird, human, or otherwise)! Eggs are laid approximately
every other day, and a clutch can vary from two to 10 eggs, with four or five
Plus:
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| Chico: AKA "Trouble" A Member's Story, by Marcia Welch |
"Local clubs have been staging bird shows with judging
for over 100 years. Europeans first started showing
birds - probably canaries for song quality - and the
English began showing Budgies for "type." Judging for
"type" is what we do today for most canaries, finches,
budgies, cockatiels, love birds and parrots. A local club
would normally ..." (Continued in Volume 1, No. 3. )...
for over 100 years. Europeans first started showing
birds - probably canaries for song quality - and the
English began showing Budgies for "type." Judging for
"type" is what we do today for most canaries, finches,
budgies, cockatiels, love birds and parrots. A local club
would normally ..." (Continued in Volume 1, No. 3. )...
