red breasted cockatoo ?

[Barred Rocks forever]

i got offered one of these with a full setup from a friend and know nothing about them before i deciide upon taking this bird please enlighten me lol

 

[ArizonaNessa]

While I am no expert I do know a few things about them. They need the same attention that you would give to your 2 yr old. They need lots of toys and treats to keep them busy or you will end up with a bald bird. They are loud and you should not expect anything less. I want one more than anything but I will not get one until my kids are grown and out of the house because they need attention. They are not the parakeet type where you just put it in a cage feed it and whistle now and then and they are happy. Their diet is pretty simple and can be purchased just about anywhere but they really like fresh fruits and veggies as well a various other types of treats. I am sure someone will come along here in a bit and offer better info than myself but those are some things to consider. They are a commitment as they will most likely out live you if cared for properly.

I found this for you http://www.busybird.com/cockatooinfo1.html

 

[Barred Rocks forever]

thank you i hope i get some more responces

 

[ArizonaNessa]

I am sure someone will be along that owns one or two and can give you better first hand experiences. They are some pretty awesome birds.

 

[CityChicker]

I am assuming you mean a Rose Breasted Cockatoo? I just want to make sure. If so, I love them. They make great pets, IMO, if you are prepared for the commitment. They are one of the smaller cockatoos. They are as common as pigeons in Australia and quite a nuisance, but they have always been one of the less common cockatoos in the US (they sell for about $1,000-$1,500 usually as babies).

Anyway, they are not quite as demanding as other cockatoos, but can still be quite a handful. A lot just depends on the individual bird. They can be noisy and of course, prone to all the other issues any other parrot can be. In my experience, Rosies are not as prone as some of the other cockatoos to being neurotic and self-destructive. Of course, they can be though. They also tend to be a little more active and playful than some of the others normally are. Overall, I think they are awesome birds if you are prepared for the huge commitment of having a parrot (and keeping it healthy, mentally and physically).

 

[wolftracks]

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I was going to say that too.

I loved mine. They were one of the most expensive back then, but laid a larger amount of eggs.

I had a friend that 3 of mine just didn't like. She was loud, liked the "jungle sounds" as she called them, so she would make quick moves and noises to get them going. Some people you can't tell enough to please not do something. Finally told her I had to pick her or the birds. She thought I was kidding. Wonder hows she's doing after all these years. hmmm who cares.

I think about getting another one sometimes, but I talk myself out of it. They are VERY smart! One of them was smarter than my African Grey and talked better too.

They are cuddlers if you raise them that way. They like doing tricks. I had a darker colored one that had a deep breast and everyone just loved him.

Just teach him gently and it will take time, so be persistant, but not over baring and you should have a lot of fun.

Congrats BTW!

 

[Barred Rocks forever]

yeah sorry about that the bird is 3 years old if it needs a home i can give it one it can live in my office room in my house next to the window if i end up getting it wich i would love to have is 3 years old a good age for that bird im assumeing its tame if not after 3 years could i break it of bad habits ?

 

[tnchickenut]

Most healthy parrots will outlive you... that is something to think about. Also... cockatoos as a rule are "one person" birds. They have their owner and that is that as far as they are concerned. If you are wanting them to be family pets... it's not a good choice.

Yes, they need LOTS of attention, and they are VERY loud at times. All breeds of parrots demand more out of their humans than all other birds, and like I said... they can and sometimes do outlive their humans. I'm just saying... there is alot to think about when taking on parrots. I love them... I grew up having a mother who ran a couple pet stores, so I got to be around various breeds. Cockatoos are by far my favorite, but I don't have any currently for two reasons: I don't have the time right now in my life to devote to one and also I would insist on adopting one that was over 10 year old already. I guess three reasons, because I wouldn't get one without someone much younger than me being able to take over if something was to happen to me. (ie a son, daugher, neice, nephew)

 

[featherbaby]

I have a rose breasted Cockatoo male named Valentine. He was hatched on Feb.14 and he is a real Valentino! I have 2 Goffin cockatoos and a Female Eclectus as well. He is the quietest of all. He talks a little, says "step up", rings just like the telephone then says "heh,WO!" (hello). In a few seconds he says: "Thank you" and he's done with the phone call. HA! He's acrobatic, loves to play with toys. I recommend swapping out at least 2 of his toys for different ones each month. They also benefit from foraging toys that have treats hidden in them. In the wild they have to work to find food and it keeps their minds occupied. This breed is a long distance flyer in it's natural habitat of Australia. When they are caged and wing clipped they can't fly and don't get enough exercise to burn off the calories. They easily get overweight. I recommend a low fat pellet diet from Roudybush (small to medium pellet size) their daily staple food. The rice diet from them isn't as nutritional so I don't use it. I supplement with fresh veggies. His favorite is raw corn on the cob (2")sections. Don't let them fill up on that though, it's just a treat. I do not feed peanuts in or out of shell. They can carry a deadly bacteria (aflatoxins) and it just isn't worth the risk to my precious babies. Sunflower seeds are a no-no too, just because they are high fat and he needs less of that. I give a few mixed seeds as a once a week treat, which probably supplies trace minerals and keeps him from being bored. You might try misting him with warm water while he's out of the cage. Never spray directly at him, spray up and over him, letting it fall down on him like rain. Mine squawks joyfully while spreading his wings and tail to catch every drop. Then he spends the rest of the day preening. Ooooohhhh, so vain! I assume you know the standard bird poisons to avoid: chocolate, avocados, onions, sugar, alcohol and caffeine. If you need a more complete list, I'll direct you to one.

Take it slow, find out what he knows how to do before launching into teaching him new things. They will only work for you if they like and trust you. I never punish for bad behavior, only reward for desirable behavior. They are drama queens and love to be praised loudly and dramatically! If they are getting nippy or uncooperative, I put them in the cage and leave the room. The saying here is: "biting will get you jail time". HA!. Oh, and they can be potty trained. I hold Valentine over the sink or trash can and say, "go potty" (several times) and he does it. I give him the opportunity about every 20 minutes. Sometimes I forget and 2 hours later when I put him back in the cage he'll go potty in the cage but not on me.

Keep me posted, I think you're going to fall in love with this Cockatoo. They have wonderful personalities and good temperments.

Sandi

 

[Barred Rocks forever]

i hope so i hope this bird is not being given away beacuse of behavior problems