The size of your teils cage can not be to large. If you have to get a smaller cage get one that is longer in length then it is in height. Also make sure that the bars on the cage are small enough so that a cockatiel cannot get it's head through the bars.

Items that you will need in the cage are a feed and water dish, perches, cuttle bone and some chew toys. You will also need a nesting box if you are thinking about breeding your tiels.

In my own cage I have a water and food dish, a cuttle bone, 3 perches the lenght of the cage, a small perch that has two bells and rawhide on it, a ladder and an ear of corn.

Cleaning your tiels cage.

You will need to take everything out of the cage and clean it at least once a week. This includes washing the perches and the toys. The only exception is that the food dishes, they should be cleaned every day to help prevent bacteria growth.