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Is it normal for cockatiels to fight in the nest box before eggs?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Cockatiel | Female

My cockatiels r spending time inside the next box. There is no eggs. But sometime my cockatiels had small fight. I m just confused. Do cockatiels fight during breeding time?

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Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

Veterinary Technician

Published on June 6th, 2019

It is normal for birds to have small quabbles. It could also be they are both female and both want a nest box, so adding in a second may prevent the fighting. Making sure both birds can access food, water, perches, etc without one bird guarding the resource can also help reduce fights.

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    Answered By Todd Cecil

    Veterinarian

    Published on June 6th, 2019

    Thanks for reaching out about Grey. It is very common for birds to be aggressive and defensive to outside forces, when breeding and protecting a nest site. There is not much but waiting, to be done. Good luck.

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