Does anyone else own a Palm Cockatoo around here? It seems like I'm the only one.

[TheMajesticPalmCockatoo]

Hi guys, Do you know if anyone here owns a palm? I myself have one giant sub-species (hooooooray for giants) Palm and was wondering what was previously stated? So do you? And if you do please send a friend request so we can discuss Palmies! Thanks!

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Hi everybody!
To answer your questions No the can no longer be imported, They cost about 15 grand and over 30 grand if you get a giant sub species, sorry but I will not tell you the breeder because he is now in Canada and I will not state where I live for personal reasons (advice from my best friend)
Conuregirl Palmies are very playful nice and very cuddly despite their size, the giant sub-species are an average of 5 inches larger than the normal version and seem to be more social and more loving for younger children. Also Palms are rare everywhere even in their home land. Overall I hope I answered all your questions and have a nice day!
Also to make this clear (lol) Palm cockatoos have the brain power of an 8 year old child compared to 5 year age of a Hyacinth or AGP (african grey parrot (congo) ) OOOO I put parenthatheesesese or however you spell that in more parathatheseserse

 

[Molcan2]

I do not but they are, along with a galah, on my wish list. I envy you, and am soooo happy you are on the forum so that i can live through you. Everyone always dreams of the hyacinth, not me - i have always drooled over the black palms...you are so lucky!

 

[Conuregirl]

what are palms like? cuddly, loud, friendly, likes a lot of people, playful? i've seen a palm once but they are very rare where i am. i'm curious what they are like. i read some stuff about them online but it mostly describes the wild ones.

i dont't thnk we have any palms or as i just noticed, toucans, either! i'd love hear where you got, what made you buy, and what it's like to keep. i have always been interested in all kinds of parrots. i sort of want a toucanet or a palm! the palm looks like a punk rocker, lol

 

[lene1949]

I don't know of anywhere where you can buy this bird... Was it imported? They only exist in the wild in northern Queenland and surrounding islands...

Where do you live? I don't need your address.... lol

 

[Lintini]

My mom told me that about 30 years ago my grandmother was trying to import a pair to breed and it was nearly impossible, I can't imagine how it is or how much it could be now. They are really neat though, I'd love to meet one some day.

 

[greycloud]

I have a friend on another forum who has a Palm named Mystic! They are such beautiful birds!

 

[Molcan2]

I don't believe they can be imported anymore? I do know that there are several breeding pairs in the states, you just have to know where to look. Oh and you have to have $$$$$$ for them to.

They are like having all of the good qualities of a Too, without the bad ones and they are supposed to be the most intelligent parrot out there. At least thats what I have gathered from the very very few that I have met (only like 3). I want one (if you could hear that sentence out loud, it would be whiny high pitched, accompanied by arms folded and a pouty face).

 

[luvmytooo]

They are available here . Tere was ne in the store where I got Stella from.
What a beautiful bird , so regal looking !
This one was a total sweetheart , very very sweet
In fact , all the birds I held there were sooo very sweet and gentle

I also saw the Toucanette (?) what a amazing looking bird !
If I were to get another bird ( not ) if I didn't get a CAG , I would love to get one of those.
Not sure really which one of the smaller species it was , but it was adorable , lolol.
Maybe in my next life

 

[MaraWentz]

My hubby would love a Palm But thats a good down payment for a car lol

 

[Kiwibird]

I have only ever seen palm cockatoos in zoos, and boy are they ever majestic birds! Your pretty lucky to interact with one on a day to day basis. Since they aren't really the typical parrots you'd see in a domestic home, are they pretty different from other parrots social wise, or pretty on par with other birds? Also, do they eat special diets?

 

[Detharmy]

dude congrats! those are awesome birds. i envy you ahhaa

 

[MikeyTN]

There's another member that have a pair. I haven't seen her post very much, she's probably busy with her babies.

 

[Alisana]

Palms are amazing.

Strangely enough, here the hyacinth is at about 48k, which puts them at a higher price tag than the palms. Though, the prices could have changed, OR I was looking at US pricing.

The main reason of their high price tag is how LONG it takes before they are sexually mature, they only have one-three eggs per clutch, and they don't lay every year. I heard of once case where one female didn't lay her first egg until she was in her 50s! Crazy.

If I ever do get one though, I'd be keeping it in a large free-flight aviary. Absolutely beautiful. And their "he-ooo" is SO cute!

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eicdz4eKcjU]Parrots in the Land of Oz: Hello, Palm Cockatoo! - YouTube[/ame]

 

[Bluemoonlvr]

I wish I had the money for one A pet store down the street has a beautiful boy and they said that you can only get him if you have a female palm to. They have had him forever though. They said he is about 50 years old. If only I had 20,000 dollars to have 2 Black Palms But you are one lucky gal to own one.

 

[bmtaylor]

Hi,
I have a male plam. He will be 6 next month. He is the best.

 

[Molcan2]

Congrats! I've always wanted one, your lucky.