I noticed this morning that my cockatiel was rubbing himself on a branch. I was just wondering if anyone knew what he was doing and why? He's about two years old and I think he's male but he's never been sexed so I'm not positive on that. He was kinda sitting on the branch and rubbing his bottom back and forth. This is a serious question and I would appreciate serious answers only. Thanks much!
rachel
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Congrats, you have a masturbating cockatiel! Its perfectly normal, and in fact healthy. Unless he becomes obsessed with it that is. My lovebird does about 2 times a week or so.
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i admire all forms of cockatiels. I very own the conventional gray ones, albino ones and pied one and a few pied yellow chop up ones. they are all stunning of their very own way. I very own 12 cockatiels and characteristic remarkable now 10 eggs and 3 little ones.
Free Bird
He/she is masturbating. I am serious...I've had birds for 30 plus years and they all exhibit this behavior from time to time. I have a had cockatiels that use their bells and toys and now, I have a linnie who uses various food items.
oldone
Your cockatiel is very normal. Since he has no mate he is doing his thing on the perch.
cantrellpets
LOL!! CUTE!! First, if he whistles a tune, it's a boy, if it kinda cherps, it's a girl. Sounds like you have a little case of birdy heat on your hands. He/She is, is ah,,,well,, you might need battiers in that pearch!! You might say that pearch is their date!! LOL! He's fine just working out the kinks, LOL!!