Male vs. female cockatiel behavior

[Jim Kroger]

Would appreciate any thoughts from experienced cockatiel owners regarding
the differences in behavior between male and female cockatiels.

I want a bird that likes interaction, likes to be out of its cage with
me, likes to engage in activities or games, curious about stuff. Sometimes
I need to study or work on the computer; would like the bird to be calm
enough to let me do it while hanging out with me. Noisiness and talking
are not issues one way or the other, nor is appearance.

Thanks for any insights...

Jim

Regards,
Jim
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[Nita]

I'd go for a female any day. To illustrate: we currently have a male and
female 9 weeks old. Both were from a clutch of 3 and I decided to keep
these 2. The male for eventual breeding and the hen as a pet. They are
still in a large cage in the living room. They both come out on me every
day. They each grab a shoulder. The hen snuggles into my neck and
occasionally nibbles my hair or neck (very gently) and solicits cheek
scratches. The male spends most of his time trying to remove any perceived
imperfections from my skin! When I reach up to stop him, he tries to outrun
my hand. When I reach up to the hen, she snuggles in for a preen.

I've been raising tiels for almost 20 years, and have always found the hens
to be sweeter. Males are much more independent. Although they sometimes
enjoy a good cheek scratch, when they're done, they're DONE. Females are
usually content spending time just hanging out on you for hours if you let
them.

On the down side, the hens are unlikely to talk, although some will. In
normals and many mutations, the adult males are often viewed as prettier
because of the bright yellow or white head.

I don't think you can beat a handfed hen who had time spent with her, not
just a syringe stuck in her face.

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Nita

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Jim Kroger wrote in message ...

[BOB BARR (US REP)]

kro...@earthlink.net (Jim Kroger) wrote:

>Would appreciate any thoughts from experienced cockatiel owners regarding
>the differences in behavior between male and female cockatiels.
>
>I want a bird that likes interaction, likes to be out of its cage with
>me, likes to engage in activities or games, curious about stuff. Sometimes
>I need to study or work on the computer; would like the bird to be calm
>enough to let me do it while hanging out with me. Noisiness and talking
>are not issues one way or the other, nor is appearance.
>

What you described is exactly what me FEMALE tiel does....

She is quiet, except when she wants my attention, and she is a
cinnamon tiel, and quite pretty...

[BOB BARR (US REP)]

j...@apk.net (High Flight) wrote:

>BOB BARR (US REP) (tNO...@mindspring.com) wrote:

>
>Hello Congressman Barr. How nice of you to take time to grace us with
>your presence, as busy as you must be and all.
>

Thank You, Thank You very much, you must be a "real" american...

[weavem...@webtv.net]

I do not believe for ONE second that this is the REAL official!!!!!
Puleeze!!! Prove it!!!!!!!Nor does my 8week old 'tiel!!!!!!