Cockatiel grooming

Grooming is an important part of maintaining your cockatiel’s health and well-being. Regular grooming helps keep your bird’s feathers, beak, and nails in good condition. Cockatiels naturally preen themselves, using their beak to clean and align their feathers, which helps keep them in top shape. However, as an owner, you should also assist in their grooming routine by providing baths or misting to keep their feathers clean and hydrated. A shallow dish of lukewarm water or a gentle mist spray can encourage your cockatiel to bathe, which helps remove dust and maintain feather health.

In addition to feather care, regular nail trimming may be necessary to prevent overgrowth. If the nails get too long, they can become uncomfortable for your bird and even lead to injury. You can either trim them at home with special bird nail clippers or have a professional do it. Beak care is generally handled by the bird itself through natural activities like chewing, but providing toys and safe materials for them to chew on helps maintain their beak in the proper condition. Monitoring your cockatiel for any signs of overgrown nails or beak, or dull, brittle feathers, is key to ensuring their grooming needs are fully met.