Cockatoo

Highly sociable, and lovable Cockatoos in Chennai at Mufasapets

Cockatoos are called ‘love sponges’ for more reasons than one. They are the most lovable creatures who need to be cuddled and cared for by their caregivers. Their dramatic crests, curved beaks, and charming plumage make you fall heads over heels in love with this beauty. The plumage is not as colorful as other parrots. But, they often sport lovely hues of black, grey, pink or white.

Besides their stunning looks, they are highly sociable creatures who love to interact and bond well with the family. They get emotionally attached to their caregivers and always stays strong as a dear friend for life. Their soulful eyes are filled with emotions. Hence, they can be called the ideal emotional soulmate for any human. They demand attention and needs to be cuddled and pampered a lot.

Characteristics of Cockatoo

Native

Australia

Life Span

30+ years

Size

Medium to Large

Noise Level

Loud

Talk Ability

Good

Get To Know Your Cockatoos

A Curious, Playful and Intelligent Companion For Life

Normal Behavior

Lovable and highly sociable creatures
Interact well with caregivers as a close friend.
Demands attention and care. Need to be pampered.
Tend to be needier than other pets
Needs a wide variety of toys to play around with.

Diet

Offer nutritious food to the cockatoos, but also include foraging elements in it.
Cockatoos love feeding on coconuts, nuts, seeds and grain crops.
Include fresh fruits, berries, roots and leaf buds in their diet
They can be fed cooked rice, meat, pasta, and cereals too

Food items to avoid

Never feed your cockatoos with honey as it might contain mold and bacteria
Avocados can be toxic for a cockatoo
Processed bread bought from shops offer less nutrition and hence is better to be avoided.
Though cockatoos can feed on apples and pears, they should steer clear of apple and pear pit seeds. The seeds contain cyanide and can be harmful for the bird.
Chocolates are a strict no-no
Keep off garlic and onions.

Making A Home

Cockatoos can be housed in an aviary or cage
They need large sized cages. Larger the size, the better
The rule of thumb for selecting a cage is that the bird should be able to stand upright spreading its wings and not touching the cage.
The minimum size measures would be 90 x 70 x 120 (breadth, depth, height)

Grooming & Hygiene

If a cockatoo is healthy, it can groom itself
Cockatoos also help in cleaning their mates who stay in the same cage along with them.
Cockatoos love to play around and bath in water. Hence, give them a bath on a regular basis.
You can either place lukewarm water in a bowl for them to bath or sprinkle water from a hose or a watering can.
The bird’s claws should be trimmed every 3 to 6 months.

Cockatoos Varieties At Mufasa Pets, Chennai

They are friendly, they are lovable! They are your besties for life!

Close up of umbrella coockatoo sitting on perch — Umbrella Cockatoo

Beautiful white Cockatoo, Sulphur-crested Cockatoo (Cacatua galerita) — Sulphur Crested Cockatoo

Beautiful Red-tailed Black Cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus banksii) — Red Tailed Black Cockatoo

Black palm cockatoo (Probosciger aterrimus) perching on the branch. One of the cockatoo species in Indonesia — Palm cockatoo

Australia endemic bird cacatua galahs (Galah cockatoo) close up portrait — Galah Cockatoo

Solomon Islands endemic bird The Solomons cockatoo, also known as the Ducorp's cockatoo, Solomons corella or broad-crested corella — Ducorps Corella

Take home a pet that will cuddle up with you and converse with you non-stop!

Mufasa Pets ships pets to your home by air or by land, whichever is best suited. We ensure that the pet remains healthy and safe during its journey to your home. The cost of transportation will be paid by the client.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best food for cockatoos?

Cockatoos need a balanced diet of equal shares of seeds and vegetables with a small quantity of fruits, nuts, proteins, cooked rice, bean mixture and table food, such as cheese, corn, cereal, pasta, meat etc. Some vets may recommend adding pellets as well or exclusively.

Are cockatoo loud at night?

Cockatoos are loud birds, and there’s nothing you can do to permanently quiet them; communicating is simply in their nature. … Working with your cockatoo both during the day and at night to identify and treat the cause of his loud behavior is the only way to break his bad, noisy habit

Should I cover my cockatoo at night?

Provide your cockatoo with his own sleeping quarters. If possible, set up a second, smaller sleeping cage for your bird in a quiet, dark room. When it is time for your feathered friend to go to bed, move him into his sleeping cage for the night.

What do cockatoos like to play with?

Cockatoos have a lot of energy to play and love social interaction. The best toys for Cockatoos are ones that the bird enjoys, that they can bite, climb, explore and chew on, and are size appropriate for the cage.

Do cockatoos talk

Cockatoos are extremely social bird with better talking ability. Cockatoos can imitate a wide range of sounds. But their talking ability entirely depends upon quality of training. There are different species of cockatoos in the world. Among them, rose-breasted cockatoo, yellow crested cockatoo and long-billed cockatoo are better talkers.