Since both cockatiels were males, they were quite vocal when they fought. The family could hear loud screaming as they tore at each other's wings, usually choosing to finally bite each other's feet. The first bird to get some attention would consider himself to have won the battle. Things would calm down as they flew to Paula and her mom in comfort. They would tear at the spool for hours.
Cockatiels naturally love wood as their ancestors come from the rainforest of Australia.
Sometimes the birds got naughty. They would chew on the McFabit oak furniture. When the holidays began, the McFabit's had the pleasure of taking their pets to grandmother's house on Thanksgiving. Then, Christmas was on its way. The McFabit's decorated their home placing a Christmas tree by the front picture window.