All About Cockatoo Training & Care

• Cockatoos love to be cuddled and bond very easily with their human owners
• Well-raised cockatoos are adorable; a hog for attention, a socialite, and just a pleasure to have around.
• Not all Cockatoos are talkers. But those who can have good amount of vocabulary.
• These birds are in constant need for attention. Lack of attention from their owners might lead to boredom and feather plucking.
• Cockatoos love to chew and destroy things, so providing chewable toys is a necessity.

The cage shape is also very important for the bird. Square or rectangular cages are more appropriate for parrots. Before buying the cage, do a thorough checking of the security mechanism.

Cage size should be:

• Approximately: 24" W x 24" H x 24" D
• Bar spacing: 5/8" to 3/4"

The larger the cage the better. A strong cage (wrought iron, stainless steel) is necessary to withstand the cockatoos tough beak. Horizontal bar wires will allow the cockatoo to exercise by climbing on the sides of the cage.

Learn more about Cockatoo cages

A Cockatoo should be provided with proper diet to keep it happy and content. A pet Cockatoo's regular diet includes pellets, veggies, nuts, fruits, small sized pastas, cooked chicken or turkey and other bits and pieces of foods.

• Many even prefer boiled vegetables to fresh ones.
• Give plenty of fresh water to your Cockatoo for a happy and healthy bird.
• Beware, that a Cockatoo can become bored with formulated diet that can trigger off negative behavior.
• Make a combination of small parrot mix and supplement with your bird's regular meals.
• Vitamin supplements can be added to their drinking water or sprinkled on their food.
• Make sure you never feed your bird avocado, cabbage, parsley and iceberg lettuce.

Remember, your pet's diet will improve its health and will keep it content.

What is the Ideal Diet For Your Cockatoo

Cockatoos are prone to neurotic behavior including feather plucking and self-mutilation, especially if denied the affection and attention they need so strongly. Usually active, energetic and healthy, Cockatoo can suffer from common diseases like any other Parrots.

• loss of appetite
• diarrhea
• Anorexia
• lethargy
• weight loss
• feather plucking
• beak swelling
• wheezing or coughing
• favoring one foot
• eye or nasal discharge
• red or swollen eyes

Care should be taken while trimming your bird's feathers.

How To Keep Your Cockatoo Healthy?