At what age can a cockatiel breed?
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A cockatiel reaches sexual maturity around 8 months and can start breeding. But in captivity, wait until 12 months, since too-early breeding harms gene stability and parent health. They can breed all year, peaking in summer and stopping in cold weather. Cockatiels are temperature-sensitive, so adjust cooling and warming with the weather.