![]() ![]() Pellets* and a small amount of seed should be included at least several times a week. As well as cooked grains such as barley, oats, brown rice, vegetable pasta, and sweet potato. If you have never seen a Cockatoo ‘war dance’ or play ‘psycho bird’, your are certainly missing some great entertainment! The basicsĭiet: A healthy Cockatoo diet consists of a large variety of fresh vegetables, fruit and nuts. Most species of Cockatoo will learn to talk, and although they are not noted as particularly accomplished talkers, the “Cousin It” quality to their voices lends a humorous element to their speech. Somewhat of an effort but most Too owners will agree, that their Too is well worth the effort!Ĭockatoo’s are renown for their affectionate, cuddly nature, as well as being an energetic, playful and often silly bird. With Cockatoo babies you handle frequently, but just as frequently you must leave the Too baby in his/her cage or play area, without human interaction to encourage independence and the ability to entertain itself.Īlternately, an improperly handled, raised or spoiled Too can (and often does) become destructive, overly dependent, self-mutilators and/or screamers.Ĭorrect handling and meeting their dietary, exercise, activity and affection needs, is a must. They are by nature independent and will generally learn to entertain themselves on their own. With Parrot and Macaw babies you handle as much as possible. When raising Cockatoo babies the process is much the opposite then with Parrots and Macaws. They love attention and affection and will generally like just about anybody that will pet them. They have rightly earned their title of “Velcro Birds”. They are also known for being exceptionally cuddly birds that want to be “on” their people as much as possible. Cockatoo’s are noted for being very sweet, affectionate birds, with a voice that sounds a lot like “Cousin It”. While the babies are certainly eating on their own a few weeks after fledging, they have also been observed being fed by their parents up until the next clutch is laid.Ī properly raised, socialized and trained Cockatoo makes a wonderful companion. In the wild, and also in captivity, if left alone, Cockatoo babies stay with their parents until the next breeding season. Brian Speer, DVM and associates that indicated that many of these phobic issues may be caused by the early weaning that is practiced by many breeders. The key to a great Cockatoo as a companion bird is a great beginning.Ĭockatoo’s are known for becoming phobic and developing behavioral issues such as plucking and/or screaming.Ī study was done a few years ago by Dr. Their requirements, however, are rather complex and many. They are affectionate, funny, comical, mischievous and generally easy to get along with. You should buy strong cages made of wrought iron, stainless steel, etc., as cockatoos have a very tough beak.Cockatoo’s make exceptional companion birds, if their needs and requirements are adequately met. If you have a large cockatoo, you will need a cage of about 24″ x 48″ x 48″ and bar spacing of about 1″ to 1.5″. CareĪs far as housing requirements are concerned, you need to have a cage that is not smaller than a 24″ x 36″ x 48″ in size. Most of the birds die young in captivity, which reiterates the point that good care is required to ensure long life. The larger cockatoos, like Moluccan species, has a longer lifespan of about 80 years. The average lifespan is about 40 years for smaller birds like the Goffin’s cockatoo. You should take your bird to a good veterinarian and try to find some solution to treat it. You need to see if it is under stress, or is bored with the environment. The bird might be suffering from zinc poisoning, bacterial infection, dry skin, vitamin A deficiency, or tapeworm. It may also indicate physical or emotional problems. If your cockatoo starts plucking its feathers and resorts to self-mutilation, it means it is not getting its daily dose of attention. That, again, differs from one species to another. ![]() Cockatoos are less inclined towards mimicry, but they can speak like humans when trained. Their behavior is such that they have an intelligent, playful personality, and tend to be very loud. These birds love to be pampered like a baby. ![]() If you fail to do so, they become aggressive. They need a lot of personal attention and need to be cuddled a lot. Additionally, they are very sensitive in nature. ![]()
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