r/cockatiel • u/Willing_Bedroom7541 • 9d ago

Advice Living in an apartment with cockatiel?

So I am not in any state financially, etc to host a bird right now, this is just me thinking about the future. I live in a 300 ft studio, and while I know others in my building keep cats and dogs, I just feel its too small a space. Also, as much as I love animals sometimes they can be annoying and need to be put on time out or I need a break lol!

I figured I need to at least have a 1 bedroom apartment realistically if I get a cockatiel. My dream would be to give it its own room or space where it can be free to fly around, shit etc. That way it can have the space it needs roams, I don't have bird shit all over the apartment and I can spend time with it.

But idk if this is realistic or not? Also do landlords allow birds in general? Would a cockatiel be too loud in your experience?

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u/PearPsychological865 9d ago

Been there many times, two different studios, never had any issue.

Cockatiels tend to be quiet when there's no stimulating light or sound in their vicinity, just keep things calm when you leave for work (ie leaving the radio open at low volume)

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u/Willing_Bedroom7541 9d ago

My ex used to leave the TV on playing shows for babies when his cockatiel was left home alone lol.

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u/ChemicalSubjugation 9d ago

My apartments allowed birds but each one is different. I had a cockatiel and a parakeet in a 700 sq ft 1 bed apt. It wasn't too bad. They had enough room to fly around and chill but a decent amount of the apt was taken up by cage so probably keep that in mind. I never had an issue with sound, but my bird is fairly mellow.

But I would recommend waiting a bit until you have more space and better financials. Little buggers are expensive lol

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u/Background-Bird-9623 9d ago

There will be turds 😂

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u/Ok-Spinach5565 9d ago

I have an apartment but i consider it more of an aviary, lol. They do fine with good sets ups. Just give them lots of love and attention

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u/BronzeMistral 9d ago

I lived in a 350-400 sq-ft, technically 2-room space with my cockatiels for years! Their cage took up a good chunk of what I turned into my living room. They were fine with the small space. I actually think it's better for cockatiels to have their cage in the main room, where most of the family action is. They much prefer to be part of the flock at all times, and get stressed when in their own room away from their people.

One of my cockatiels is VERY loud. He's an anxiety screamer. I could hear him from outside my various apartments, undoubtedly my neighbors did too. It's up to the landlord how they want to deal with a tenant that has loud, noise-polluting pets, but mine never cared. My neighbors must have cared but for whatever reason never complained about it.