Yoga?

[CockatielOwner]

Well my two cockatiels that I have had now for three weeks have started to sit on the perch with just one leg and they tuck the other one up. First time this occurred I got really worried thinking that the male was injured and I made it move and it was fine. I just think it looks so cute and funny when they do that haha great balance, I must say. Anybody else's cockatiel do that? :th_LOL:

[Mare]

Yes, Adeel, most birds do this,,this is how they rest and sleep! :)

[CockatielOwner]

Oh ok Thank You mare :) sorry for seeming a bit "dumb" but these are my first pet birds and i knew about all behaviours and signs etc before but never researched into this just needed to find out what this meant lol thank you for the help once again mare

[Mare]

You're welcome! :). I find you refreshing, Adeel,,a brand new bird owner and full of enthusiasm,,,I remember the days :). Keep up the good work, girl!!

[CockatielOwner]

I will but im actually a guy xD lol

[kendrafitz]

I agree with Mare, your birds are very lucky, Adeel!

[Mare]

Oops! Sorry, Adeel! That was just my "foot in mouth" disease kicking in! :)

[CockatielOwner]

Haahahaha Its ok Mare:) & Thanks Kendra I'm lucky to have such beautiful pair myself :th_heart:

[froggij]

My cockatiel only has one good leg, but he loves doing "ballet" anyways - where they stretch out the same leg and wing on one side at a time in a circular motion. I think it's so cute when they stretch, and I've owned my 'tiel for seven years, it hasn't worn off yet. Hehe.

[Mare]

My little Chip does that, Jen. He tends to do it when I come up to him, he almost acts shy and then he'll do that stretch. Chip is a hands off bird, unlike Orsino, he will come close to me, loves attention, will even fly to my shoulder but..will not let me touch him. Love him no matter! :)