However, Fallow and Lutino mutations have pink to red eyes, pink feet/skin, white-tipped clear (pink) toenails and pinkish-white beaks.

Some examples of these cockatiel color patterns include: Albino – Blue Creamino – Parblue Lutino Gray – Gray Green Blue Cinnamon Blue – Ivory Carotenoids are responsible for orange/yellow/red hues. Count the number of droppings daily when changing the cage. My cockatiel was super tame so it's possible that a little boy found him, kept him for a while but then gave him up. And, unlike lutinos, a pied cockatiel will not have red eyes. Your cockatiel's feet are very delicate and you should watch for any kind of injury or problems. Cockatiel Colors. Melanin is responsible for darker colors, like blue. These birds tend to have distinctive grey or dark yellow “blobs” as markings. Color mutations occur when a gene for producing a specific pigment is turned… The lack of good care can cause deformed nails, fungus infections on the feet, and sores. 10.

It is also, known as the seventh cockatiel color mutation. This cockatiel mutation was genetically domesticated with trained cockatiel parrots.

Fewer droppings may indicate that your cockatiel is not eating well. Most people think that all cockatiels "come in one color" that color combination being the gray back and belly with the distinct yellow face and orange cheek spots. (Click here to learn more about bird pigmentation.) 7. 11. The black feet are the norm, because of all the mixing of mutations the feet color has changed. I haven't been able to go and see the cockatiel yet due to the seller's limited availability but I have now realised that the feet of this cockatiel are dark grey, whereas my cockatiel's feet were pink. White-faced cockatiels are the color mutation of cockatiel which also, usually comprises of white or greyish color of face feathers . Good exercise, excellent nutrition and a clean environment are key for keeping your cockatiel's feet in top health. So, This cockatiel mutation lack orange cheek patches. A long molt and scratching or picking feathers occurs. The term pied is often used to describe a pattern seen in cockatiels as opposed to a color. The number of droppings decreases. The bird with the pink toenails is split to pied, that's a sign of it. 9. See also: Sexing Cockatiels Visually Most parrots have two pigments that produce color. Droppings become loose or change in color. Many mutations retain the normal features (black eyes, grey beak, grey feet/skin, and black toenails) of wild-type (grey) cockatiels.