We own a cockatoo for 20 years. Since December he is self mutilation. We took him to the vet for birds twice. Antibiotics change food and nothing is helping. He is part of our family and we love him. Please let us know if you guys know what we can do. Thanks
My Cockatoo has recently started bending way over to watch herself poop. Is there a reason for this behavior? She is 29 1/2 years old and very well adjusted.
What’s pink, smart, playful, and a common sight in many neighborhoods across Australia? If you said rose-breasted cockatoo, or galah cockatoo, you are correct! See how they live in the wild as well as their reputation as feathered companions.
Hummm, I may have deleted my original question. Is there a rescue agency that would have a male cockatoo as a mate for my female? She is an Umbrella and lonely. I am inquiring for a friend with no PC. Specifics upon request. Thank you for your time.
Please find me an umbrella cockatoo in montreal 20yrs and older
Hi I am a veterinarian for a facility that houses 2 cockatoos and 1 macaw These birds are used for public education ,they do perform My question concerns the birds behavior during trainer grooming sessions The birds are regularly touched and groomed through out the day They enjoy it, but is it something that could […]
Have you ever heard of anyone sharing the ownership of a bird successfully? i’m not talking about shared custody in a divorce but literally sharing the life of the bird into separate dwellings over equal share parts of time . I am considering it as an alternative to rehoming my Goffin.
My coukatoo’s split metal band says 83. I am assuming that is when he/she was brought to the USA. There have never been any eggs since I have had the bird. (98) 21 years I gave Tulsa a drawer nob to play with and he’s been sitting on for 2 weeks. I’m not sure of […]
We have a 13 year old Cockatoo, named Bird. He came to us at the age of 6, abused, malnourished, and aggressive. Very pleased to report after many years of patience and very slow movement, lots of TLC, and being bitten more than once, he is now affectionate, trusting, and loving. However, he is in […]
I have a 47 year old yellow crested cockatoo, and there is no veteran close to where I live, I myself are 72 years old , I’m concerned, she has never been to a vet. And every year she lays 2 or 3 eggs, she sits on them, never breaks or eats them and when […]
I know parrots like cockatiels, parakeets, and lovebirds can get color mutations, but can cockatoos?
I have heard burning candles is not good for birds.? We have an umbrella cockatoo and my wife wants to use her candles…will it be bad for the bird?
I have heard burning candles is not good for birds.? We have an umbrella cockatoo and my wife wants to use her candles…will it be bad for the bird?
We have a Moluccan and she is everything you talk about. She loves me and is jealous of my wife. She is 23 now. She lays eggs every 3 to 4 months, 2 or3. About when do they stop laying?
i’ve had a cockatoo for about 6 years now and i love her. she is completely healthy and loves to play, but in all the time i had her she never said a peep. the only word she does say every now and then is hi, but other than that nothing. she mainly just whistles. […]
hello,, I have a sulpher crested which i have had since he was hatched, he 35 , just in the last 2 week he has really slowed down on his eating,, he does a little but not much, he sits now back in his cage when he can run around, his dropping are fine , […]
I have a 29 year old Sulphur Crested Cockatoo and in the last week she has laid 2 fairly large eggs. Before these it was a year ago that she laid one and before that it was about 12 years ago when she laid her first one. These last 2 were much bigger that the […]
Why is my cockatoo keeps braking her eggs ?
Hello Sorry for bothering Pls answer my question I have a 3 year old male umbrella cockatoo for about2 years He is very close to me And always he is with me I take him shower with me,take him out for a walk He is so nice But 3days ago suddenly he afraid of my […]
Hello! I absolutely love cockatoos and am getting one soon. What breed would be best, which is the most friendly. Do Umbrella Cockatoos make good pets? 🙂
Hi. My moluccan cockatoo died recently after 35 years. I’m moving to an apt. and would like to get another bird. I’m used to cockatoos and want a bird that isn’t too noisy but loves to cuddle. Do you have any suggestions? I was thinking of one of the smaller cockatoos like a Goffin’s or […]
I am in Adelaide Australia. I have a wonderful Sulpha Creasted Cockatoo who I adore. Hand raised. Female.12yrs of age. We are strongly bonded -I raised her from an egg. She is now making constant mating signs in All seasons & has started laying an egg near me 2-3 times a month. She does not […]
Hi . Im Richard , i just adopted a lesser sulfur Cockatoo , . He is doing fine is very friendly , but i have noticed that is not eating well . Is always hungry when i come to see him and always asking for bird food .
I have a goffin cockatoo and she is currently on Roudybush renal care pellet formula for many years. Her kidney levels are fine. The vet recommends that I put her on a supplement for Omega 3 & 6 for her health. I asked if I can include another pelleted formula to help with the benefits […]
My cockatoo is over 40 years old, He was very attached to me ,but I gave him a plastic white top to a can , it’s about the same size as a hairspray can top. I thought he would enjoy playing with the top. My bird sits on the top 24/7 he will not leave it for more than 10 minutes. Is this normal? Is it okay for me to allow him to sit on this can top? It’s as if he thinks it is his egg?
Parrots can be categorized according to Old World psittacines and New World psittacines. Are your parrots “Team Old World” or “Team New World”?
Goffin’s can also be a bit mischievous and can be quick learners. Don’t be surprised to find that your Goffin’s cockatoo quickly learns to open the cage after seeing you unlatch the lock.
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Pet cockatoos are often referred to as “velcro” birds because of their highly sociable nature and borderline obsessive need to be around the people in their lives. A cockatoo is a loving but demanding bird.
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The umbrella cockatoo certainly makes a charming, affectionate pet, but it’s not for everyone. An umbrella cockatoo demands attention and needs an owner who can set boundaries.
Moluccans would like nothing more than to be sewn to your body 24 hours a day. They crave attention and love, and can become obsessive because of this trait.
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Can you imagine a parrot perched in the White House? It’s probably happened at some point during our country’s history; after all, some of our past presidents had parrot companions during their presidencies. Here is a list of presidents who really did have parrots during their White House days.
