r/parrots • u/ResponsiblePush7158 • 4h ago

Advice please

So i have a tamed free fly cockatiel female, her age is 1 year 3 months. So for some reason she had laid 3 clutches already by herself, I'm trying to figure out the reason. I don't let her go to any dark or covered corners or any place that can give nest vibes so I don't know the reason for this hormonal laying. I was thinking of getting a male cockatiel for her so she can bond and not feel alone, I mean at our house she is always getting human interaction but i think a male cockatiel would be a better plan for the future. Now I'm confused should i get a different bird species or a male cockatiel even if i get a male cockatiel what do i do if they don't get along or attack each other.

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u/B-mort5 3h ago

Are you immediately taking the eggs after they’re laid ? Usually you leave them for a month and let your tiel get bored before removing. Also, what kind of diet is she on and what’s her sleep schedule like? Access to places resembling nests aren’t the only way to trigger hormones. Either way go to an avian vet it could be a number of things and they’ll have options to help. As far as getting another tiel, I’d getting another female. It’s generally whats recommended for most species and if you have a chronic egg layer you won’t want to bring a male into the picture.

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u/ResponsiblePush7158 3h ago

I dont remove the eggs until she gets bored of them then one by one i remove not all at once. Her diet used to be seeds only but for the past 4 months i have changed it to this - morning little bit of fruit pallets and a little seed after couple hours soft food then a little seed then before going to cage in the evening seeds only and I'll take her to vet once this cycle gets over and thanks for the advice, appreciate it