cockatoo

Hello, this is of course a sad thing to have to do but something I have to do unfortunately. Chicken is only young, about 3 years old (I’m her second owner, so I’m not exactly sure) I’ve had her for about a year but have known her all her life as her previous owner was a cleaning client of mine...

Guys, it’s a long story, cockatoo is not mine, I just have access to her. Well she is around 3 years old, since December started ruining and biting her wings… then tail, she doesn’t fly ever since… She also bit off small feathers under the wings. On the top of that she stopped eating, she was...

Hi my cockatoo has recently thrown up he threw up twice last tuesday while i wasnt in the room and its been a week yet hes thrown up again around the same time a week later just wondering if i should take him to a vet (closest one is only in on fridays so 3 days) or wait it out he has pretty...

Hello! We’re new to this forum and to the parrot world! My dad got me Jeff the cockatoo as a surprise gift and we’ve been in love with her ever since. But they say cockatoos are more ”difficult” or “demanding” parrots, and are not recommended for first-time bird owners. So help me give him (or...

I claimed the abandoned swing in my house as my own playground!

Caught a corn-filled Jeff mid-blink

Can you feel just how pure she is from this picture? 😍

Hi everyone! My name is Jam I’m 33 years old. And your site has been my go to for any birb questions. I own a cockatoo rescue, Hero (upper beak got bitten off by a macaw when it was a baby), George my green IRN, Steven my racquet tail, Larry my SC, Mikey and Pablo the budgies...

Is this? my rescued galah has been doing this weird flipping around thing and screeching when I screech 😂😂 He screeches when I yell at my kids aswell. for those that haven’t followed, echo was found in the wild with an injured leg, it’s currently broken, it doesn’t seem to bother him and he...

Is there a good cockatoo for someone still in school? I have 2 cockatiels right now and really would like a smaller cockatoo. I’ll be able to give about 4-5 hours of time a day

Hello everyone, Two day ago, we bought a 2 year old female Galah Cockatoo. When we went to look at her she was very happy to see me. I could take her out of the cage, dance with her and pet her. I wasn't scared of her for a minute. She even did not really want to sit with my boyfriend, she...

Hello! As all of you know cockatoos can be very very loud. I see plenty of websites making this very well known, and rightly so, as owning a cockatoo isn't for everyone, and needs to be very seriously considered. And maybe I'm just an oddball but is anyone else just completely unbothered/even...

Hey all! I am still figuring out how to use this website (I am not sure anyone will even see this) but, I would still like to introduce myself and company... My name is Will Palmer, I am the owner and founder of Central Florida Cockatoos, LLC. Central Florida Cockatoos (CFC) Located on the...

Hi! I’m looking into adopting a parrot. I’ve only owned smaller parrots (conures) in the past. I have researched birds for years and believe I am ready to own a slightly bigger bird. I’m not going for huge, but something more medium. My favorite species are rose-breasted cockatoos, and I have my...

Hi! My friend is looking to adopt a galah cockatoo and to help her out i was wondering if anyone knew any good places in Texas? She’d like a baby, but she’s also open to rescuing/adopting. I haven’t owned any large birds so I don’t know any reputable breeders or rescues of that species or in...

Hello:) today I have a question concerning my Galah. For the past few months he has been aggressive towards myself and everyone else that he comes intact with, what I mean by that is he's friendly with me sometimes but cant be around anyone else. He was once friendly to whoever he meets but...

:white1::white1:Okay, so I am fostering a Giffin’s cockatoo (Charlie, 13) currently from a local rescue. I want SO badly to keep him. I just want to correct some behavioral issues first but I have honestly no cockatoo experience so I need some help/advice!! First) he won’t fly or step up on to...

Hi, New register here with 30-year old very spoiled (aren't they all) Goffin's cockatoo. He's been picking more than usual this year and I suspect it's hormones. A fill-in vet recommended parrot red palm oil. Anyone out there try this? Pros/cons? Thanks!

My Umbrella is plucking hi everyone, sorry for my bad english :D its my 3rd language my 3 years old umbrella (Casper) is cutting his feathers to small pieces for more than 3 months now, took him to the vet tested for mite, worms, salmonella and skin diseases all came negative and his blood test...

I recently obtained the greatest cockatoo ever (my completely biased opinion!). She was gotten for free, but was apparently taken care of people who meant well, but didn't do well for her. Her foot was broken in the cage, her nails are wrapped around, and her feathers are horrible. She has...

Hi, I'm new to this forum and I was looking for some advice about a bird I recently adopted. Nemo is a 7 year old Umbrella Cockatoo, and I've had him for two and a half months. He was rehomed twice before I got him. So far, he's very polite and sweet, although extremely reserved for a...

Hi All, I recently got a 6 year old cockatoo from a lady that was rehoming him. She also gave me a very large cage (very similar to what is shown here: https://cockatoo-info.com/housing/cage-aviary/). A few days passed now in this house and the cockatoo is keen on never ever getting into the...

Hello, I've just recently changed location and there are many wild cockatoos here (Whitsunday islands in Queensland, Australia). I've noticed that many of them have brown feathers around their beaks, and on their bodies too. They look a lot like this...

Hello. My name is Kristin, and I just brought a BE2 into our family this week after about 3 years of research and waiting. We already are getting along amazingly. I am having a difficult time finding new foods (fresh) that he/she (still waiting on the test to come back, finds interesting. The...

Hello, new here. My baby Liv & I are said to be first to Home Quarantine from an HPAI Country (Mexico). Last year, after hurdle upon hurdle, we arrived back in USA. I have had her 14 years. She was supposedly 4 when I received her & her band was also dated 2002. Upon leaving Mexico her...

Hey Guys, A few months ago I posted about my Goffin Cockatoo (Jojo) suddenly becoming terrified of me. I have been working with him, but I feel like I need a little help in making progression. He's terrified to leave his cage most of the time. I will leave it open for hours (keeping distance)...

I recently bought a goffins cockatoo, Frankie, from the gateway parrot club bird fair. The woman selling him owns Midwest Bird Toys in Indiana and is also a breeder. She told me he is 7 years old and that his previous owner had breast cancer and couldnt keep him. She said he had him now for 9...

Hello all, Jojo my goffin cockatoo has been living with me for a few months now. He's known me for close to a year. We have been buddies from the start, and I am actually pretty proud of our progress, as Jojo frequently bit people (out of excitement, usually) and I have curbed him of that...

Hello everyone, I've lived almost all my life around birds and after leaving my parents house I've been missing that. I'm getting myself a cockatoo (I have experience around cockatoos). I think I know how to handle him, and if not, you'll soon hear me looking for help :P I've researched all...

About two months ago I posted about my 1 year old cockatoo not speaking, and I got a lot of not-so-friendly comments telling me I was cruel and negligent to the bird and some even thought I'm a troll. My post came off as harsh because I only talked about my parrot not talking and people guessed...

We had owned a Too for 38 years, so we aren’t new to bird care. But we recently rescued an Umbrella that had been relegated to a garage for two years. He automatically adopted my wife as his owner. But the moment she leaves his sight, he screeches until her return. We leave the TV on, he has...

Early this year, my beloved Moluccan buddy of 35 years, Spooky, passed away of suspected heart failure. Exactly one week later, my own mother was diagnosed with heart failure. While she is fortunately still with us, she isn't in great shape. And while no bird can replace Spooky, I began...

I'm sure this subject has been kicked to death, and yes I've done some searching on the topic. But thought I'd get some direct feedback. Unfortunately, my Moluccan cockatoo, Spooky, passed away not so long ago (suspected heart failure). I've cleaned his cage and toys well and likely will have...

First post, long post, and not a very happy one. I have extremely sad news to report. My cockatoo, who I have owned for about 35 years and who has been perhaps my best friend just passed away a few days ago. He had been breathing slightly hard and was really breathing hard today and suddenly...

I need advice either from someone who has dealt with this successfully or "all y'all" brainstorming about how to do this. It's an old story: I have Francie, the U2, as well as two cats. The cats were raised by me and don't even know that a bird is prey. They're scared to death of Francie...

Hello, Purchased a Sun Conure last year. This Sun Conure has bonded with the household. Therefore, she contact calls my roommates when she is on my shoulder if my roommates are out of sight. The Conure also screeches if a truck passes by the house which is problematic as I live in a...

I'm planning and saving to adopt a Goffins cockatoo in 1-2 years... Not that long to wait for a lifelong companion, so, I figured, why not start asking questions now? I'm currently trying to get more and more used to handling large parrots, being less nervous holding them, etc. Right now I have...

since i got Blue home at Sep 16th. blue lives with me for a month and 7 days. last week i did the DNA test for blue. Check for the APV(Avian Polyoma Virus) and PBFD(Psittacine Beak & Feather Disease) and sexuality for her(found out Blue is a girl). and good news is blue has no APV and PBFD...