Cockatoos are one the most attractive and affectionate members of the entire parrot family and one of our favorites. Most experts state that cockatoos are in one of three main categories: they are mostly white, pink and black. However I totally disagree and think that the pink cockatoos fall into the white cockatoo category since these are white cockatoos with tinge pink or rose. Since we only breed the white and pink cockatoos we will only speak of those here. (Moluccan, umbrella, citron)
Umbrella Cockatoos are excellent as lifetime companions, if you have the time to devote to such a demanding creature. Most people do not qualify to own a cockatoo as a pet. This meaning that if you work extended work hours, like to vacation regularly, have small children in the home, etc. There is very little time left over for these demanding birds. Have you ever seen those pictures of the cockatoos with feather plucking problems.
Most of these birds problems come from being left alone for extended periods of time. Cockatoos are nothing like other birds and cannot be treated like other birds i.e. amazons, greys, etc. Cockatoos need and demand attention. If you are ready to devote your life and time to a child then a cockatoo may be right for you.
Cage requirements are to be considered before purchase of a cockatoo or any parrot. The larger cockatoos being very destructive, the cage needs to be very strong and roomy. These large strong cages are sometimes very expensive sometime costing as much as $500-600-700 or more. stainless steel cages are more costly at $1800-2500 and up for appropiate cages
Umbrella Cockatoos
Cockatoos are one the most attractive and affectionate members of the entire parrot family and one of our favorites. Most experts state that cockatoos are in one of three main categories: they are mostly white, pink and black. However I totally disagree and think that the pink cockatoos fall into the white cockatoo category since these are white cockatoos with tinge pink or rose. Since we only breed the white and pink cockatoos we will only speak of those here. (Moluccan, umbrella, citron)
Umbrella Cockatoos are excellent as lifetime companions, if you have the time to devote to such a demanding creature. Most people do not qualify to own a cockatoo as a pet. This meaning that if you work extended work hours, like to vacation regularly, have small children in the home, etc. There is very little time left over for these demanding birds. Have you ever seen those pictures of the cockatoos with feather plucking problems.
Most of these birds problems come from being left alone for extended periods of time. Cockatoos are nothing like other birds and cannot be treated like other birds i.e. amazons, greys, etc. Cockatoos need and demand attention. If you are ready to devote your life and time to a child then a cockatoo may be right for you.
Cage requirements are to be considered before purchase of a cockatoo or any parrot. The larger cockatoos being very destructive, the cage needs to be very strong and roomy. These large strong cages are sometimes very expensive sometime costing as much as $500-600-700 or more. stainless steel cages are more costly at $1800-2500 and up for appropiate cages