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Please help, my sister has a cockatiel and she says it lays eggs,she bought it as a male and is convinced its male, but surely males cannot lay eggs, se says he is really moody ans after a few weeks they remove the eggs and he is fine, I think its about 6 years old!
Lynn,
It's very funny that your sister still believes that her cockatiel is a male! If there is anything that proves beyond a shadow of a doubt that a bird is a female is when it lays eggs. The ability to lay eggs is what makes a bird a female, so by definition her cockatiel must be female, even if in all other ways (behavior, coloring) it appears to be a male.
Cindy
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Cynthia Kiesewetter
Expertise
I have over 20 years of experience with cockatiel breeding, handfeeding, genetics, and behavior. I can also advise on proper diet and health-related questions, but I will not diagnose illnesses.
Experience
I have over 20 years experience with cockatiels. My knowledge spans from pet cockatiels to breeding, handfeeding and especially cockatiel genetics.
Organizations
I am the North American Cockatiel Society President and Genetics Consultant; I have also been involved with local parrot societies and was the National Cockatiel Society membership and band chairperson in the past.
Education/Credentials
I have attended many educational seminars by various bird experts and veterinarians.
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