At 12 degrees Celsius at night, cockatiels need to be kept warm. The cockatiel itself is a tropical bird and is suitable for growing in a climate environment of 20 to 30 degrees Celsius. When the room temperature is lower than 15°C, cockatiels may show typical cold symptoms such as loss of appetite, decreased activity, and ruffled feathers. Therefore, they need to be moved indoors for maintenance in time to avoid frostbite.

In addition, for cockatiel chicks, because their cold resistance is worse, Before 50 days of birth, it is recommended to place the baby bird in a professional brooding box with the temperature controlled at around 30°C and pad it with cotton and straw to keep it warm to prevent the baby bird from dying due to catching a cold.