Cockatiels For Sale ( Pets ) From Little Wing Aviary

*Little Wing Aviary proudly presents......* *our handfed handraised loveable cockatiel babies for sale. Each one of our babies has been raised in our home with lots of tender loving care.* *All our babies are closed banded and socialized.* *They are weaned to roudybush niblets, cheerios, spray millet, cornbread, seed and a variety of fruit and vegetables*.


*Life is too short......Have you hugged your bird(s) today?* Little Wing Aviary sells on a first come first serve basis. I do not hold birds unless a non-refundable deposit has been made and we agree on a paid in full date in advance We recommend the following cockatiel favorite toys..... 7" Wooden Bead Swing Dingy Delight Cyclone Spray Millet Holder AND Triple Chain You can find these toys and more using the Bird Toys link above. Pricing..... People sometimes ask me if my prices are negotiable. Here is my pricing philosophy..... I believe I am more deserving of retail pricing for my birds than the pet shops. I do not get to close my doors at night and go home. I do not get weekends off or vacations. I often work long hours and sometimes all night long. I am on call 24/7 for my clients. Yes I am sure you can find a bird cheaper elsewhere, however you get what you pay for. I know very few pets shops that feed the very best high quality seed mix and Roudybush pellets. I know none that actually cook for their birds or provide fresh fruit and veggies. Very few actually allow the birds to remain outside of the cage, where as my birds live cage free for the most part except at night. My birds are socialized, get medical attention and are not forced weaned. They are happy jolly souls. I have purchased high quality breeding stock, provide accurate lineage information and continue to improve my bloodlines. I do occasionally have sales and offer payment plans and discounts for purchasing more than one bird, but my prices are not negotiable. Thank you! Diane LOOK WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING: Hi Diane, We are so happy with our Cockatiel Ozzie purchased in November 2007. He is a real Talker! Pretty Bird, I Love you, Hello Charlie (my parakeet). I love you baby bird, I love you Pretty Birdie, and Good morning Mommy! And sometimes combinations of all of the above.....Thank you we Love Him! ~Betsy Diane, WE ARE TOTALLY LOVING OUR BIRDS... the dogs are great with them already even my Chihuahua loves them!!! and she hates everyone and everything we have brought into the house lol... she loves the cockatiel who we have named Izzy.. Tango is amazing and I can see already how special she is and honestly she is worth every penny!! I havent put them down since they been here lol. ~Angela Hi; I don't know if you remember me or not, but I bought Kiwi and Mr. Grey from you ....and I love them dearly!! It has been one of the best moves I'VE made in along time....they are such a stress reducer!! ~Anne Hi Diane! Been thinking a lot about Sam and can't wait for him to come home. Hope you don't mind but we have recommended you and your web site to several people. We were wondering if it would be ok if you waited to clip Sam's wings till we pick him up. We would just find it easier to learn if we saw you do it. Hope that isn't a problem. Thanks so much for everything! ~Bill & Stacy Wow is my Mr. GREY TALKING UP A STORM....HE SAYS HIS NAME HE SAYS KIWI'S NAME...WHATCA DOING...GIVES KISSES...CAT CALLS.HE IS AN ABSOLUTE LOVE AS WELL AS KIWI....HE DOES ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING TO GET MY ATTENTION....THEY SPEND ALOT OF TIME OUT AND ABOUT...THEY ARE SO COMICAL AND AMUSING...WE LOVE OUR BABIES. THANKS FOR ALL THE HAPPINESS YOU HAVE BROUGHT TO OUR HOME THROUGH YOUR WONDERFUL COMMITMENT TO YOUR FEATHERED BABIES!! ~Anne Willa is the sweetest little angel of a lovebird that I have ever met. I completely adore her. The thing that I like the most about her is that she gets along fine with the other birds, even the other female lovebird Joy, has accepted her, but she would rather be with me...She likes to play for a little while, then she wants to cuddle into my neck. She is also the most beautiful lovebird I have laid eyes on. Kind of plain looking until the sunlight hits her, then she simply glows....You do a great job with your birds. She keeps asking for a boyfriend, but I tell her to wait until she gets older.....I look at your site alot, your new little ones are adorable....Keep up the good work. ~Jen.

Pet Cockatiels For Sale...

Cockatiels are probably the best known pet birds. They are fun and easy to train, are intelligent and trusting thus making them one of the most popular. They are more than pets they are a companions.

The Cockatiel is perhaps best loved for its wonderful disposition, intelligence and bright personality. They are much smaller than a lot of the other parrots, approximately 8 inches long from crest to end of tail, making them much easier to care for and a great apartment pet.

Another wonderful thing about Cockatiels is they are relatively quiet. While speaking is not guaranteed most males can whistle songs and say a few phrases while females tend to be more quiet with an occasional chirp chirp sound. However exceptions can and do happen. I have seen female cockatiels whistle and talk just as well as males. It really depends on how much time and energy you are willing to put into training them.

The Cockatiel does not require much care but it's lifespan is directly affected by its diet. With a good balanced diet ( Fresh dark leafy greens, fresh orange, green & yellow veggies, a high-quality seed mix, pellet diet and fresh water) your cockatiel should do very well. The average lifespan is between 10 and 16 years, but when fed a healthy, varied diet a Cockatiel can live 20 to 25 years!

Cockatiels do very well in cages with many toys to keep them from becoming bored. A wide cage is preferred over a tall one and cage bar spacing should be no more than half an inch apart. The bigger the cage the better. These birds thrive on human interaction and require it in order to maintain their emotional well being! Place the cage in the area of the house where family members spend most of their time, such as a family room or den. Consider purchasing a hanging gym to take from room to room.

Our Cockatiels are pulled from the nest box at approximately fourteen days old. They are then handfed and remain in the brooder until feathered out. After that they spend almost the entire day playing in birdie village or on someone's shoulder. It is at this time they are listed for reservation and usually only spend time in the cage at night to sleep. They are used to being bathed and grow up surrounded by the normal goings on of family life. They accompany me on errands, are introduced to new things everyday and each and every one spends quality alone time with me. They are well socialized!

We take great pride in our birds and the offspring they produce. We strive to make the perfect pet and believe that the time and energy we put into our babies is what makes us stand out.

Updated 05/07/08

Please Pardon Our Appearance As We Update This Page!

Warning we will not be held responsible if you fall in love with one or they fall in love with you!
FOR RESERVATION - These birds are in the nursery or ready to be reserved but will not go home until they are weaned (safely eating by themselves) The $35.00 reservation fee charged when you click on the reserve now button (when available) below will be deducted from the cost of the bird. Balance due within two weeks unless other arrangements have been made in advance.
FOR SALE - These birds are weaned (safely eating by themselves) and ready to go home now!

Band: LWA CT 08 56 $165.00

Sex: Male
In the Weaning Cage

BREEDER HOLD

Hatch Date: 03/20/08 56
Approximate Wean Date: 05/20/08

Mutation: Pied Whiteface Split To {X1: Pearl}

Notes:

Buster & Missy's Baby

04/03/08 Moved to the brooder
04/16/08 Moved to the weaning cage

Pictures

Band: LWA CT 08 57 $165.00 SOLD

Sex: Male
Chris's Bird

Hatch Date: 03/18/08
Approximate Wean Date: 05/18/08

Mutation: Pied Whiteface Split To {X1: Pearl}

Notes:

Buster & Missy's Baby

05/03/08 165.00 Paid In Full Thank You! :)
05/05/08 Chris it started getting late and I did not want to bathe your bird that late.....look for a pic tomorrow :)
05/06/08 OK not a bathing pic but still a pic LOL Enjoy!

Pictures:

Band: LWA CT 08 54 135.00 SOLD

Sex: Unknown - Could be Either
SARAH'S BABY "MAGIC"

Hatch Date: 03/12/08
Approximate Wean Date: 05/12/08

Mutation: Grey

Notes:

Lottie & Flynn's Baby

03/24/08 Moved to the brooder

04/05/08 Moved to Weaning Cage

Sweet stocky little one ( I think its a female) loves to cuddle and has really soft feathers
04/29/08 This was the runt of the bunch but what she lacks in size she makes up in personality....she is just a love and again another velvety soft one. It is not that she is soooo small...she is more stocky than long. I am saying she but I cannot be certain...I just have a feeling about this one! :)

05/03/08 135.00 Paid in full Thank you!

05/05/08 Sarah Here's a bath time pic for you :)

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Band: LWA CT 08 52 $135.00 SOLD

Sex: Unknown - Could be Either
ANNE'S BABY

Hatch Date :03/08/08
Approximate Wean Date: 05/08/08

Mutation: Grey

Notes:

Lottie & Flynn's Baby

03/22/08 Moved to the brooder

04/01/08 Moved to the weaning cage

04/13/08   135.00 - 35.00 Waiting List Fee = 100.00-100.00 04/26/08 Paid In Full Thank You!
04/29/08 OK Anne this one is still a love. And talk about soft its like petting velvet. It will be ready to go possibly this weekend but we will have to see. I will let you know! :)

05/02/08 NOPE not ready yet - plan on getting your baby sometime next week!

05/05/08 Anne it started getting late and I did not want to bathe your bird that late.....look for a pic tomorrow :) This bird will be ready to go home by Thursday....let me know when you would like to come by and pick it up.

05/07/08 OK Come and get me! :)

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Band: LWA CT 08 50
$150.00 SOLD

Sex: Unknown - Could be Either
JULIE'S BABY

Hatch Date: 03/11/08
Approximate Wean Date: 05/11/08

Mutation: Pastelface

Notes:

Taylor & Opal's Baby

03/22/08 Moved to the brooder
04/13/08 Paid in full - Thank you!

Working on learning "Hello" and "Step Up" and "Step Down"
04/06/08 Moved to the weaning cage
04/29/08 Well as you can see in this new picture this one loves to eat. However it is not gaining weight like I would like it too. I am putting it on a weight supplement. Not to worry it is fine - just a precaution. Still sweet and loves to hang out with me over the other birds. Its a love! :)
05/05/08 We are definately gaining weight on the supplement and I am thinking I actually heard a "HELLO"...pretty sure....I will continue to work on it. Heres a pic for you.

Couild be either of the following:
IF MALE:

Pied Split To Whiteface Pastelface (*this bird will appear to be a visual pastelface*)

IF FEMALE

Pied Split To Whiteface Pastelface (*this bird will appear to be a visual pastelface*) {X2: Lutino}

Pictures:

WAITING LIST - To make things perfectly clear, if your name does not appear on this list I am not holding or planning on holding a bird for you. The waiting list fee will be deducted from the cost of your bird.
What are the benefits of being on the waiting list? - This guarantees you get the choice of passing or taking the next baby that becomes available for sale or reservation. Once contacted an appointment must be set up or your decision to pass or take the baby offered must be made in a timely fashion (within 7 days) or we will be forced to move to the next person on the list. All babies that will be sold will be offered to you first to pass or take as you prefer. This is a great way to get a baby in a particular mutation or get first dibs on babies in the nursery.

$35.00

1. Kendall gets first choice on everything until she gets the bird she wants!

2. 05/08/08 Angel 35.00 Really nice Whiteface Lutino Welcome Back! :)

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DNA SEXING - Want to have your bird DNA sexed? This fee is added to the price of your bird. This requires me to send a blood sample to the lab and takes approximately a week to get the results.
$35.00

Discounts and Payment Plans:

We will be more than happy to deduct 25.00 for each additional bird purchased while your first bird remains with us.

You decide what to pay and when with our payment plan. Simply press the make payment button under your reserved bird and you can enter the amount you would like to pay at that time. Payments are made through Paypal ( which does not require you to have a Paypal account) by major credit card or Paypal account.

Can't seem to choose which one you would like?

Instead of you choosing your bird why don't you let the bird choose you. We have found that our birds, if given the chance will often choose who they want to be with. There is some sort of connection that is visible if you just look for it. Come to our home and visit with them. You can sit and play with them in birdie village until it is obvious who wants to be yours or you meet one you just have to have. Simply email us and we will be happy to arrange a convenient time for you to visit.

What will your purchase get you:

A healthy, socialized, weaned bird

A Pedigree showing your pets lineage

A sample of the food your new addition is currently eating and a loot bag full of goodies.

Update pictures until your little darling is ready to go home

Extended visiting time

Informational emails so you may prepare for your little one to come home

A loyal loving pet to enhance your life

A place for your bird should you have to part with it. Little Wing Aviary will take back any bird we sell at any time. We feel responsible for what we bring into this world and will provide for your bird if you cannot.

Things that you should know....

Little Wing Aviary does not sell un-weaned babies

We offer a health guarantee on all our birds and test our flock on a routine basis.

All Sales are non-refundable and final. However, should a situation arise we will work with you to make sure the bird you purchase is a good fit for you and your family.

We will let you know when your reserved baby is ready to go home. Any bird ( reserved or buy it now) remaining longer than seven days will incur a fee of $15.00 per day. Any bird remaining longer than ten days (unless other arrangements have been made in advance) will automatically be put back up for sale and your payment forfeited. We do this for the benefit of our birds. The time to bond with your new baby is when It is young. The longer they are here the more they bond with us and the other birds and the more difficult it is for them to acclimate to you.

Although some of the time the sex of a particular bird is obvious I cannot guarantee it without a $35.00 sexing fee. It will then be DNA tested.

Male pearl cockatiels will likely lose their pearling after the first molt. An exceptional pearl male will keep small amounts of pearling.

We ship birds through Delta or Continental. Buyer incurs cost of shipping and 35.00 transportation/carrier fee

Although rare, sometimes we become aware of a situation that we are not comfortable with. We reserve the right to choose not to sell our birds to anyone at anytime. In this case you will be refunded in full.

Why would you ship a bird and how does shipping a bird work?

Sometimes it just makes sense to ship a bird in from another place. If you cannot find a breeder near you and you want a particular kind of bird, or a sweet handraised baby, shipping just makes sense. This bird is going to be part of your life for a long time and you should not have to settle for what is available in your local area. In fact that truly is the key - DO NOT SETTLE! Especially from the commercial pet stores. Get what you want. Shipping birds has become very common and airlines are well aware of the precautions that must be taken to ensure the birds safety. I have shipped many birds and have not lost any. Considering the lifespan of the bird is the extra 135.00 to 150.00 that it costs to get what you want worth it or not? Only you can decide.
The bird(s) is introduced to the carrier slowly over time so that it gets used to it.

A 35.00 transportation/carrier fee is invoiced to you

After payment is received the flight is booked on a mutually agreed upon time. I will need your full name address and phone number and the airport of choice.

I then book the flight. I email you the exact time, flight number, reference number and shipping fee

On Shipping day the bird is put into the carrier with food and drinking source and taken to the airport to catch the flight.

All birds shipped using Delta are shipped collect so you pay Delta when picking up the bird at the airport. Shipping is approximately $95.00 to $105.00 Continental is slightly more expensive than Delta but should be used in the cold weather. You will be charged the shipping fee in advance as they do not ship collect.

You go to the airport and pick up the bird(s). Sometimes they are passed over the counter and other times they are at the Cargo building.

Transport/Carrier Fee - Want to have your bird Shipped? Then it will require a airline approved shipping carrier. Shipping will be arranged after this fee has been paid. This fee is paid only once per flight, no matter how many birds are shipped on that flight.
$35.00