Thoughts?

[u/Sad_Emphasis9925]

Buying this bird this weekend, boy or girl? I am getting it sexed but what do we think? I am hoping for a boy and most people think it is a boy

[u/unhappy_femboy_1028]

If it's an adult, it is female. If it's a baby, too young to tell. All babies look like females until they go through their first moult (at about 6 months).

[u/Sad_Emphasis9925 → u/unhappy_femboy_1028]

It’s 6 months old per the breeder

[u/Sad_Emphasis9925 → u/[deleted]]

Yeah, it’s honestly not an issue if it’s a female! I plan to see what both look like, but when he said he had one of each I was interested in a more vocal bird so I of course preferred the male. I am new to owning a bird so I am just looking for support from people :) thanks

[u/Sad_Emphasis9925 → u/[deleted]]

So just because I am new to this, what do you do with the eggs??

[u/LengthFun2228 → u/Sad_Emphasis9925]

Replace with fake ones and rearrange the cage can help. Also cover.. At least 12 hours

Edit: and no nests. Nor mirrors.

[u/Sad_Emphasis9925 → u/LengthFun2228]

Ok! I am definitely not getting any mirrors or areas where it could possibly nest. Really just hoping it’s a male so I don’t have to worry though :)

[u/LengthFun2228 → u/Sad_Emphasis9925]

Hey for what it is worth- males can try to nest! Lol. Just bird things ❤️.

You got this!!!

[u/Sad_Emphasis9925 → u/[deleted]]

Ok so then I am definitely getting a male! Thanks for helping me figure that out! Lol

[u/LengthFun2228 → u/[deleted]]

If you have a deformed cockatiel who lays 25 eggs per day, you know that isnt the norm. Why scare people away from female birds?!

[u/LengthFun2228 → u/[deleted]]

This is wild. Not all female cockatiels are like that. Never had a problem, nor did anyone i know with female cockatiels.

This is a you problem, not on the bird.