Why is my male cockatiel not mating?

Why is my male cockatiel not mating?

The lack of eggs could mean both are males. Or possibly the female is still too young. You might try removing the box for a while, move the cage to a more private area, and give them the nest box back if you observe more bonding behavior.

Why is my male cockatiel attacking the female after laying eggs?

They get overly aggressive and territorial, attack the female and keep her away from the nest box. It’s not known why some do this – it can be the pair is too young. They need to be at least two years old before you let them breed. While this pair hasn’t produced chicks, they have been allowed to nest too often.

Why is my cockatiel not mating?

Young birds tend to make mistakes or develop bad breeding habits like breaking or eating eggs. If a breeding pair is disturbed too much, they won’t breed or they may end up abandoning the eggs or chicks. They need a nutritionally balanced diet like pellets – a seed mix is not enough nutrition.

Do two male cockatiels mate?

Same-sex cockatiels will go through the motions of breeding. Two males will mate and work their nesting box as a true pair would – except no eggs will be laid. Two females will do likewise, except both females will generally lay eggs – which means you are going to have 8 or more eggs in the nesting box.

Do female cockatiels fight?

Yes, Cockatiels Fight Cockatiels can and do get involved in fights with each other. Avian hostilities can end with one bird or both injured, so you can’t let them work it out between themselves. If your birds continuously get into fights with each other, clearly something is bothering one of them.

Can cockatiel lay eggs without mating?

This happens when a pet bird not meant for breeding or production and often without a mate begins egg-laying activity. This is most common with cockatiels but can occur in other species. Many owners do not know the sex of their bird or that birds without a mate can lay eggs.