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Post by ncsherriff on Aug 10, 2010 15:19:42 GMT -5
Hi all! I was so excited to see the varied postings on tiels! My little girl is a 14 months old Cinnamon Suffused yellow (Olive) split Pied (x2 Lutino Pearl) She is a sweetie...very loveable and wants my attention all the time. I have considered breeding, but need to learn a lot before I approach that venue. I wouldn't even know where to begin, plus she is much too young. Does anyone know a breeder in the Phoenix area...east valley that I could learn more from and actually see what is entailed in the breeding process? I've been reading articles on-line, but actual communications with a breeder would be a great way to learn more! Looking forward to reading more of your posts! Christine (ncsherriff)  |
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Post by marieandchirpy on Aug 10, 2010 16:29:31 GMT -5
Welcome to the boards
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Post by ncsherriff on Aug 10, 2010 16:53:23 GMT -5
Thanks for the welcoming! I do have another question about my tiel, Limey. I have noticed she is molting and during the last couple months her face is starting to turn a little more yellow, and the tail feathers underneath are changing from a stripped look to dark with no bars. She whistles and chirps a lot, but doesn't talk (so far)...in fact she calls for me if I am not in the room and will try to find me. She also bobs her head up and down when I approach her. Could this mean she isn't a she? When I first got her I was told she was a he, but because of the barred tail feathers the trimmer told me he was a she.
Poor Limey-if I breed her/him I will need to know which sexed mate to get!
Thanks...
Christine
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Post by Just Ask Jan! on Aug 10, 2010 20:41:29 GMT -5
From your description of Limey, sounds like you have a boy. Be sure to let them grow up before allowing to breed.
Jan
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Post by ncsherriff on Aug 10, 2010 22:44:08 GMT -5
Jan, I appreciate your opinion. I am beginning to think she is exhibiting more male characteristics, too. I won't consider breeding until she/he is closer to 2 years old. By then, her/his gender should be more obviously.
Thanks,
Christine
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Post by marieandchirpy on Aug 11, 2010 14:31:56 GMT -5
Thanks for the welcoming! I do have another question about my tiel, Limey. I have noticed she is molting and during the last couple months her face is starting to turn a little more yellow, and the tail feathers underneath are changing from a stripped look to dark with no bars. She whistles and chirps a lot, but doesn't talk (so far)...in fact she calls for me if I am not in the room and will try to find me. She also bobs her head up and down when I approach her. Could this mean she isn't a she? When I first got her I was told she was a he, but because of the barred tail feathers the trimmer told me he was a she. Poor Limey-if I breed her/him I will need to know which sexed mate to get! Thanks... Christine Limey is a boy. Male Cockatiel's whistle and head bob while the females are quiet and are more reserved. www.ehow.com/how_4556790_distinguish-adult-male-cockatiel-female.htmlwww.cockatielcottage.net/cockatiels3.html |
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Post by prunella on Aug 11, 2010 20:07:46 GMT -5
Hi, I have a male tiel who I adopted, August 29, 2009, from my Humane Society. He was only 7 months old and was already hand tamed. He is a sweetheart. His name is Moe. He did get a little "testy" side, but still sweet. I am still trying to convert him to pellets. He is a light eater, which means he does not pig out like my other birds. He doesn't have to watch his figure, lol, so I hope he will get a bigger appetite.
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Post by marieandchirpy on Aug 11, 2010 21:06:41 GMT -5
Hi, I have a male tiel who I adopted, August 29, 2009, from my Humane Society. He was only 7 months old and was already hand tamed. He is a sweetheart. His name is Moe. He did get a little "testy" side, but still sweet. I am still trying to convert him to pellets. He is a light eater, which means he does not pig out like my other birds. He doesn't have to watch his figure, lol, so I hope he will get a bigger appetite. I wish Chirpy didn't have to watch her figure. Cockatiel's are prone to obesity: www.cockatiels.org/ownersandenthusiasts/avian_obesity.htm |
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Post by sharinnixie on Aug 15, 2010 15:00:24 GMT -5
Sounds like a male to me anyways!!!!
SHARI
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