Are cockatiels annoying

Cockatiels are lovely birds. That being said, they *can* be noisy and boisterous, so if you are not used to chatty birds, then you should pass on the cockatiel breed. They are very friendly, lovable, and the hand-raised ones are absolutely adorable. They tend to be skittish and timid; loud noises startle them and they tend to suffer from "night frights"; however, a small night light usually cures them of this problem. Like all pet birds, they explore the world with their beaks. This means they can accidentally ingest harmful things and die as a result. Make your home safe for a toddler with wings -- if a baby human would die from chewing on an electrical cord, then so would a cockatiel. If your home is safe for a baby, then it will be safe for a cockatiel.

Again, cockatiels are not annoying *if* you are willing to spend the time to provide them with love, attention, and your company. Fully research the field; find people who own them and get acquainted before buying your own. Ask yourself if you honestly have the time and patience for these needy and wonderful birds. They can be loud. They can be messy. When feeding, they have a tendency to spray the food down on to the floor. In the wild, the flock makes sure that there is food available for all and so, when they eat, they make sure some falls to the ground to provide for others. Can you handle the mess and accept this as just part of their natural behaviour?

If you leave the room, then they will call out to you as you are part of their flock. Can you handle this "noise"?

If you are honestly willing to share your life with these wonderful birds, then the breed is absolutely fantastic and rewarding. But you must be honest with yourself in terms of what you are willing to put up with. Afterall, you will become their sole provider and flock-mate, and that is a responsibility for conscientious people.