Why cockatiels fight

Spikey feels protective toward Blondie, so he rather aggressively drives him away from other birds and from people. Spikey is probably frustrated that his cockatiel suddenly has his eyes on another bird.

I had a lovelorn cockatiel injure its intended mate when it could see but not get to the object of his affection. I know that displaced aggression and frustration can cause injuries, even though cockatiels are normally peaceable birds.

That is why I suggest you segregate Blondie and Spikey or set up a separate cage for your trio if they can get along without the outside interference of other birds. Trios of cockatiels can get along, but only if all the birds agree.

Published: November 13, By: Chewy Editorial Published: November 13, By: Chewy Updated: November 3, By: Chewy Editorial Updated: January 20, Cockatiels are very docile and do not mix well with other species of birds. Generally, cockatiels of the same sex tend to get along and can be happily housed together, although more alpha-type males may squawk in a show of dominance, he says.

Birds can and will kill each other. Generally, two male cockatiels will get along just fine. Start them in separate cages and gradually work up to it. Allow them to interact through the cage bars and observe if they are loving and kind to each other or mean. The most common reason is due to the onset of the breeding season. The breeding season in cockatiels causes a surge of hormones. Cockatiels do not necessarily need to be kept in pairs, although it is usually better if they are. As they are not solitary birds in nature, they have a natural preference to be in the preference of others.

However, company can come in the form of birds or people. While three or more cockatiels can get along in a social setting, disputes tend to arise during mating season when multiple males or females in a single cage. For example, if you have two males and one female, your males may fight over the female during breeding season. While three or more cockatiels can get along in a social setting, disputes tend to arise during mating season when multiple males or females in a single cage. For example, if you have two males and one female, your males may fight over the female during breeding season.

Your birds may bite or peck at each other while initially establishing dominance and the behavior may periodically continue as they interact with one another in their daily lives. If you see one bird chasing the other away from toys, food or other desirable items in the cage then you can expect fights to break out.

Same-sex cockatiels will go through the motions of breeding.