What to do for a cockatiel after his mate died?

This is a very sad time. What to do next depends on different beliefs. Most people prefer to bury their beloved pets in the garden, much like how we bury people after they die.

If this is not what you want, veterinary practices offer to incinerate deceased pets for a small charge or alternatively, they can be placed in a bin.

If you have another pet that was close to the deceased pet, it is important to pay special attention as animals mourn just like people and can end up pining or becoming ill at the loss of their friend/mate. It is often best to introduce a new friend to stop the living pet becoming lonely or rehoming it somewhere where it can be with other birds.

Always take care when introducing a new pet, however, as it can sometimes go wrong and animals can reject each other, sometimes with quite violent consequences.