Judy's Cockatiel Corner

About_ Judy's Cockatiel Corner_ Thank you for stopping in! My site is dedicated to the basic characteristics and care of cockatiels. I started this website in 2002, since then I have added Articles, FAQs and much, much, more to read. I can give you information from my experience, but I'm not qualified to give advice on health related information.
I have a page with need to know basics when shopping for a weaned baby cockatiel. I've included some information about bird shows, because exhibiting is challenging and a great way to socialize with others that share the same interest, you can travel near and far to these shows as much as you would like.

Breeding Goals_ My interest has evolved since 1998 as a "Pet Cockatiel Breeder". Since 2005 I have been concentrating on breeding "Top Bench" cockatiels. We have the common mutations*, they are bred for size**, while having elegant deportment. When people come to my house to see a baby cockatiel, they think my babies are the adults! All that breeding won't make my cockatiels any sweeter than anybody else's cockatiels, I just like to own this type of cockatiel. In 2008 I am learning "The art of breeding a Champion". To date I have bred 4 NCS Champions , 1.) a Cinnamon-Lutino hen out of "Bar" & "DJ", 2.) a Normal split cock , out of "Kelly" & "MiMi", 3.) a Cinnamon hen, out of "Chip" and "MiMi", 4.) a Cinnamon-Pearl hen, out of "Pretty Boy" and "Cher" and exhibited a foundation hen NCS 43D "DJ" to Grand Champion status in a very small cockatiel aviary.

Beautiful feathering starts on the inside with good nutrition. My babies are started on soaked, germinated hard wheat (organically) grown. Once germination has started with a tiny sprout I keep them covered and moist in the refrigerator for a few days. I think it has a sweet nutty taste, and I like to see how all my cockatiels enjoy it. Spray millet, Zupreme Fruit Blend pellets, broccoli tops, kale, and a budgie parakeet - cockatiel seed mixture. Later they are introduced to 20 minute boiled eggs chopped up small pieces, and cuttle bone.
**A growth starter of any kind is never given. Also, an overweight bird has to be avoided.

_Our Location_ We are located near the Indiana - Michigan state line - about 16 miles south of South Bend, IN.
just 1 block off U.S. 31

_Telephone:(574)784-2082 or E-mail: djbrumley@embarqmail.com Address: P.O. Box# 30 - La Paz, IN. 46537

_Availability_ is very limited since I have to keep the cockatiel dust down in the house, and I hold back babies that look really good for future show birds.
I just have the original wild normal gray, cinnamon and "normal pearl" mutation cockatiels. I breed close to NCS & ACS Standard of Perfection for conformation and competitive size.

Feel free to inquire if I have a nesting pair, and when the chicks may be available.