A regular bath can help keep plumage clean and bright and reduce some of this powder build up. You may notice this powder on the surfaces around the cage and around your home. These lights should be 12-18 inches from the bird and used for around 6 hours a day.Ĭockatoos produce a fine powder that helps waterproof their feathers. If you do not have a safe way to give your cockatoo access to unfiltered sunshine, a safe alternative is to provide a lamp that emits ultraviolet-B, such as Zoomed's Avisun 5.0. A bird should be monitored closely while outdoors however to ensure it does not over heat or fly away. Therefore, getting your bird outside is the most effective way to provide for access to ultraviolet- B rays. It is important to know that glass and window screen block the ultraviolet-B rays from the sun. This is then used to allow absorption of calcium from the diet. The ultraviolet-B rays in sunshine help maintain a normal skeleton by allowing a bird to make vitamin D3. You can find more information on this by clicking here.Ĭockatoos, like other birds, need access to sunlight. Foraging is another wonderful way to keep a birds mind stimulated. Home-made toys are beneficial as well and can keep a bird stimulated while saving their owners a little money. Many like to destroy wooden blocks and tear up papers. Pet stores offer a wide variety of toys appropriate for cockatoos. Toys are a must for cockatoos to keep their minds engaged and allow for them to have activities throughout the day. Variable perch types allows for the best foot health. A large cage with various perches consisting of different diameters and textures is needed. Information on a diet recommended for most psittacines can be found here. Like all psittacine birds, a healthy diet is required as well as an engaging environment. To learn more about behavioral issues and ways to avoid problems see our section on behavior here. The people who make the best owners for cockatoos have an environment and lifestyle that carefully matches the need of the individual bird. This does require that they receive lots of attention and care. Cockatoos are variable in color but often are white, pink or black.Ĭockatoos are loved by many for their exuberant personalities, strong bonds with their family and playful nature. They are often recognized by a crest on the top of their head that they can elevate and lower to show different types of emotions. There are about 21 different species in the wild with only a portion of those commonly found in the pet trade. They originate from Australia and the surrounding islands of the Phillippines, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.
Cockatoos belong to the Psittaciforme order and the family cacatuidae.
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