Buzby
Registered
We have had cockatiels for well over 40 years now, we had one live to 25 and another to 15 years - they have all been wonderful companions and friends. However, the bird we have now is 14 months old and we purchased him from a breeder and believed he was a male. Although yesterday he laid an egg and therefore he is now a she!
We are worried because many years ago we did have a female tiel who became egg bound and the vet who was trying to remove the egg broke it and we sadly lost her and this has been our reason since then in wanting only male cockatiels - although we know female birds can be just as wonderful. We have read lots on the net and some information seems to be conflicting - can anyone who has experienced similar advise how we can limit the egg laying? Our tiel Bilbo is now Bilbi! Any advice would be much appreciated.
We are worried because many years ago we did have a female tiel who became egg bound and the vet who was trying to remove the egg broke it and we sadly lost her and this has been our reason since then in wanting only male cockatiels - although we know female birds can be just as wonderful. We have read lots on the net and some information seems to be conflicting - can anyone who has experienced similar advise how we can limit the egg laying? Our tiel Bilbo is now Bilbi! Any advice would be much appreciated.