The cockatoo: who is he? How to raise this bird at home?

 

The cockatoo: who is he? How to raise this bird at home?




 

Under the vernacular name of cockatoo are grouped different birds of the family of parrots that present many different subspecies. Intelligent, sociable, cheerful, gentle, and affectionate, needs constant contact and care. When he attaches, it is for life and he tends to ask for a quasi-exclusive relationship. Who is he? How to feed him? How to raise it? Which cage to install? Discover all the secrets of the cockatoo in this complete folder!


The cockatoo: who is he?

 

The cockatoo is a beautiful bird from Indonesia and Australia of the parrot family. Very sociable, needs attention, love, and almost constant contact. Particularly dependent on the human to which he is attached (often the one who feeds him), he tends to be exclusive and to require constant caresses. However, this graceful animal enjoys living with the family and sharing its animation throughout the day. Playful, fun, intelligent, and curious, he can be easily trained provided he is gentle and patient.

There is a multitude of cockatoo species: the white-crested, yellow-crested, red-crested, Rosalbin, Leadbeater, Philippine, Corella, and Black cockatoos are the best known.

The cockatoo can live alone - without any other individual of its species - but it tolerates life with its congeners very well. Self-help is central to their way of life; adults in the group tend to all look after the young, even if they are not the parents. They also contribute to their diet by taking over from parents when needed.


How to raise a cockatoo in your home?

 

A well equipped and clean cage

The cockatoo needs a large cage to extend its wings and fly without risk of injury. Choose an aviary at least 70 cm wide and 60 cm deep, and even much larger in the ideal case. Opt for stainless steel bars, capable of resisting its powerful beak. However, avoid anything that contains zinc or lead, as these materials are toxic to birds.

To move it easily and facilitate its maintenance, it is advisable to choose a cage on wheels.

Make toys available to your bird, because he likes them. Remember to renew them regularly to avoid boredom and boredom. The cockatoo particularly likes acrylic beads, which are solid and large enough not to be swallowed.

Add to the perch cage by varying the sizes to avoid osteoarthritis of the legs. The cockatoo prefers real branches with variable diameters and is very strong, able to support its weight and help it find its balance. Your pet will appreciate a safe landing and will be best placed where it feels most appropriate. In addition, he can rub his beak there without risk of injury. Arrange them at varying heights, but not on top of water and food bowls to prevent droppings from falling on top, causing bacteria to develop. However, make sure they don't interfere with your bird when it flies.

Avoid placing the cage in an airflow area, as your bird will soon get sick. Avoid hot spots. Place the aviary in a living room like the living room so that your cockatoo is not bored and takes part in family life. Keep your cage clean by washing your bowls every day and cleaning the droppings that fall into the bottom of the tray. Arrange a bed of newsprint for easy maintenance.


A balanced diet rich in vitamins


The cockatoo needs well-balanced and quality food. There are pellets suitable for these species; very well dosed, they can represent almost 70% of their diet.

Seeds are not essential because they tend to make them grow. Book them as treats.

You can give your pet fresh fruit and vegetables, which can be renewed as soon as they lose their freshness if they are not eaten immediately. They are rich in vitamins and minerals and provide a good nutritional intake. Cockatoos like well-cooked beans, apples, pears, cabbage leaves, and spinach. Remember to wash them thoroughly before giving them to your bird and prefer them organic.

Do not give your cockatoo avocado, mushrooms, tomato leaves, raw beans, onion, chocolate, and caffeine because they are toxic to it. Avoid too rich candy and cereal bars as they promote obesity and can be dangerous. In general, any food that has not been consumed within 4 hours must be removed from the cage to prevent the development and proliferation of bacteria.


The health of the cockatoo


The cockatoo is robust but can be prone to several diseases. In addition, they tend to hide their condition when they feel unwell, which is why it is important to monitor them regularly and to react to any signs by taking them to the veterinarian without delay.


The most common diseases that should alert you are:


  •      Psittacosis or chlamydia: this disease affecting parrots can be transmitted to humans if droppings are inhaled if they are invaded by infectious bacteria. It can become pneumonia or meningitis if left untreated. The feverish and sick bird can be treated with appropriate antibiotics.
  •           The French polyomavirus or molt is a common disease in livestock farming. The virus is mainly housed in the droppings and secretions of the bird. If the cockatoo is healthy, its immune system may be sufficient to defeat the virus, but antibiotic treatment is sometimes necessary. However, in young specimens, it can lead to death by internal hemorrhage.
  •      Paramyxovirus: this virus causes nervous disorders and can be transmitted from parents to offspring in the egg or even during fertilization.
  •      Pacheco or herpes: this disease is transmitted when birds ingest their droppings or elements contaminated with them. They become infected with hepatitis and die. Nevertheless, some birds carry the disease without dying, but they can compromise the lives of their fellow birds.

In general, if you notice that your cockatoo is shy, distant, tired, tends to bite and sleep more often and for longer, if its shape changes, if it drinks and eats less or little, if it breathes hard if it coughs, if it sniffles or box, if it develops lumps or swelling, if it shows inflammation of the eyes, beak or if its head, tail, and wings are falling, consult your veterinarian immediately.

 

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