LPM 222: Diversified poultry production and current concepts in poultry management and marketing [Livestock Production Management (Regional Interest)] (1+1)

COCKATIEL

Cockatiel (Nymphicus hollandicus)

• Distribution: Over much of Australia, apart from coastal areas, notably on the eastern side of the country Also absent from Tasmania
• Size: 30 cm (12 in)
• Diet: A mixture of cereal seeds notably canary seed and millets with sunflower seed as well.  Provide green stuff regularly
• Sexing: Hens are duller overall lacking the yellow facial patches of mature cock birds and the undesirable of the tail is barred with yellow
• Compatibility: Very compatible with other birds, even finches. Will not interfere even during breeding season.
• Pet appeal: All the obvious appeal of cockatoos. Without any of the drawbacks.