Cockatiels are the smallest member of the cockatoo family and are native only to Australia where they are found largely in arid or semi-arid country, but always near water. Sometimes hundreds will flock around a single such body of water.

Male cockatiels do not display any obvious courtship rituals. Females do not talk, however, male cockatiels can learn to talk and are quite vocal.

Male cockatiels often have a very deep yellow face and bright orange cheek patches at maturity. Female cockatiels will retain their immature coloration and the barring of the underside of the tail.

Both males and females that share incubation responsibilities. Cockatiels are prolific breeders and they will breeding in captivity all year long, if allowed to do so. However, clutches should be limited to no more than 2 per year, the amount that avian veterinarians consider normal.

Playful and easily amused with simple toys cockatiels are a lot easier to care for because of their size. You don't need a very large cage like you would need if you had a cockatoo. However, cockatiels live for about 20 years, so a long term commitment is required.

Cockatiels are playful birds, and adding toys such as bells and mini ladders (a cockatiel favorite) are important. Because cockatiels love to chew, toys must be free of toxic metals, hooks, sharp objects or small, easily consumed components. A cockatiel will gladly entertain themselves in front of a mirror for hours while whistling or talking. Keep your cockatiels *away* from any electrical wires and equipment!

Cockatiels are naturally dusty birds because of the powder down they produce. It wouldn't be a bad idea to have a HEPA filter running near the cage, especially if a member of the household has asthma, allergies, or respiratory disease. One or two birds that are bathed often and whose cages are kept very clean are not much of a problem, but of course the amount of dust will increase with each additional bird.

Cockatiels are reluctant to accept new foods and will accept few fruits and vegetables. They do tend to enjoy whole wheat bread, grated carrots and shredded greens. Lots of water and sun light are needed to keep cockatiels happy.

Cockatiels are very susceptible to strong smells such as insecticides, smoke and air fresheners. Their respiratory system is so delicate some of these can kill a cockatiel.

Cockatiels are a great first bird along with the Budgie and Parakeet. A tame hand-fed cockatiel will most likely be loving and gentle. Cockatiels are the gentle ambassadors of the bird world. Many aviary lovers owe their passion for birds to a pet Cockatiel they owned or encountered in childhood.

Pets are an important part of any home, and your dollhouse is no exception! As you set up your dollhouse, think about whether you want to purchase a dollhouse pet and a few accessories to go with it. Here we will describe the pets and accessories available if you are looking for a cat. Some other animal options, though not discussed here, include dogs, birds, fish, farm animals, small critters such as rabbits, amphibians, and butterflies.

Cats, like dogs, come in a very large variety of options. There are just as many kittens as cats available, and most types of cats are represented. Like dogs, dollhouse cats are made and painted to look as much like their real-life counterparts as possible—in size, shape, and color.

Again, though the breeds aren’t specified, some of the cats available are Burmese, Shorthair, Persian, British, Balinese, Tabby, and Calico. There are striped, tiger, orange, black, white, gray, and tawny cats to choose from.

Though not as many specific breeds of cats are available as with dogs, there are many more cat “poses” you can buy. You can buy cats standing, laying down, sleeping, in a pouncing position, in a “curled-up-and-purring” position, cats who are batting at toys and playing with balls of yarn, cats who are climbing over a wall or a piece of furniture, cats perched as if on a windowsill, stretching cats, cats curled up on pillows, cats who are scratching their ears or grooming, cats wrestling with each other, cats basking in the sunlight, and cats trying to get a fish from a fishbowl! Again, most of these “poses” are available with cats or with kittens, and you can choose which type or color cat you want.

Accessories for Cats

In addition to some of the accessories that come with a few of the cat poses mentioned above, there are a lot of options you can choose when buying accessories for your cat. There are several beds for pets—most made out of wicker—in a variety of shapes and sizes. You can also purchase the necessary litter box and kitty litter. There are several colors of kitty food dishes, and you can choose to have them empty or with food already in them. For food, there are generic foods and brand name items. Some boxed options include Meow Mix, 9 Lives, Ocean Blend, Crave, Special Dinners, Chef’s Blend, Tender Vittles, Fish Ahoy, Friskies, and Purina Cat Chow. You can also buy canned food (Bright Eyes and Purina are available). Speaking of “food”, you can also buy mice for your cats to catch, and you can even buy mousetraps to place around the house as well. There are also “toy” mice for your cat to play with. Finally, there is also a pet carrying basket.

Conclusion

Having a cat in your dollhouse makes your dollhouse feel more like a mini home. It gives your dollhouse a little extra something for everyone to “ooh” and “aah” about, and children will be delighted once they spot your pet.

When you decide to add a new cat to your home, it's normally more exiting for you and your family than it is for the cat you already own. Although most cats are solitary by nature, most will also come to accept or eventually tolerate any additions. Cats can be very territorial, which is why you should always be careful when you introduce a new cat to your current cat.

If you are introducing kittens to one another, the entire introduction process can be short, lasting as little as 10 - 15 days. Introducing cats to each other all depends on their temperament and their personality. When you introduce a new cat to your current cat, you should always make sure that you give your current cat plenty of love and attention. This way, your cat will feel secure and know that he isn't in competition with your new cat for affection.

When you bring your new cat home, you should let him stay in a safe room until you have finished introducing the cats. Your safe room can be any small room in your home, such as a bathroom or spare bedroom. The key here is to use a room that your current cat doesn't go in. In the room, you should leave your new cat a scratching post, bed, water dish, litter box, and food dish.

At first, your current cat may howl and hiss when he stands at the door, trying to tell the other cat that he doesn't belong. When this happens you should ignore it, as punishing your cat for his behavior will only lead to more problems. After a while, the first cat will start to act calm when he is near the new cat's door. As he starts to act calm, you should pet him and give him praise.

When your first cat starts to go by your new cat's door and doesn't howl or hiss; you can start introducing them to each other. The best way to do this is to get them used to each others scent. You can start letting them eat out of the same food dish, although you'll want to feed them at different intervals at first. This way, the scent of each cat will be present at the food dish, and each cat will get the scent when he eats his food.

Once both cats have got used to the scent, you can begin to feed them closer together. To do this, you should keep your new cat in the safe room with the door closed, and your first cat on the other side of the door with his food dish. This time, feed both cats at the same time. After doing this a few times, they should start eating without any hissing or growling. At this point, they are ready to be introduced to one another.

When you introduce them to each other in the same room, a bit of growling and hissing is to be expected. Although they may be used to each others scent; your first cat will still feel a bit awkward with your new cat being in his territory. You should play with them both at first, so they can smell one another and greet in their own way. If they start to fight you should break them up, and give them some time apart.

It may take some time to get them fully used to one another, although once they do - they will become playmates for life. Cats love to be social, although it may be a bit rough at first, especially for your first cat. Cats can be very territorial, especially if you have a kitten around. If you get both of them used to each other early on - it will be a lot easier to add future cats to your home.

If you need further information on finding the right pet beds visit on line store. You will also find a large range of pet supplies which include dog collars, cat litter, dog clothes and many more for all pets.