Management Practices of Cockatiel Birds in Chattogram: A Study on Housing, Nutrition, and Health Care
Management Practices of Cockatiel Birds in Chattogram: A Study on Housing, Nutrition, and Health Care
Fariat Muntaha, Shakib Zaman*, Md Naim Uddin Nipu and Mahmudur Rahman
ABSTRACT
Cockatiels are small, gregarious parrots known for their playful personalities and distinctive crested heads. They are one of the most popular pet birds in Bangladesh. Cockatiel owners’ management practices are likely to affect the welfare outcomes of cockatiels. The aim of this study was to determine different ways in which cockatiel owners attempt to meet their pet’s environmental, diet and exercise, behavioral, social, and health needs, using a representative sample of owners in Chattogram, Bangladesh. A sample of 60 cockatiel bird owners were interviewed through a questionnaire that included questions on general information, housing, feeding, and health management of birds. STATA 18 was used to analyze the data. 50% of the respondents showed that they keep birds for companionship. Most owners (86.67%) prioritize veterinary visits, underscoring a commitment to preventive care, but specific health issues such as wing injuries reported in 33.33% of cases highlight a need for enhanced education on injury prevention and environmental safety. Notably, 100% of owners spend time with their cockatiels. The present study shows the significance of owner involvement, appropriate maintenance techniques, and focused instructional programs in augmenting the health and well-being of cockatiels, hence cultivating more robust human-animal relationships and advancing the general state of pet welfare. Continued research is needed in this area as the study focuses only on Chattogram, which may not reflect cockatiel ownership practices in other regions of Bangladesh with different environmental and socioeconomic conditions. Moreover, a thorough analysis of the variations in housing circumstances, temperature, humidity, and noise levels was lacking which is a scope of future work that could impact cockatiel health and behavior.
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