Cockatoos | Care and Breeding | Part 1 (Full)

Cockatoos have long been a favourite member of the parrot family both as pets and aviary subjects.
Their intelligence and beauty rivalling that of any bird on the planet. Persecuted in their homeland for the destruction of grain crops, many species today are now endangered and every effort must be made for their preservation both in the wild and in captivity.
In the programme we cover:
- All existing species
- Origins
- Care
- Breeding in captivity
- Buying
- Defects to avoid
- Veterinary testing
- Suitability as pets
- Pairing to breed
- Housing
- Cages
- Diets
A complete guide for the cockatoo lover!

[@parrotoojim2288]

Oh, my Gosh, best video I have ever watched. Talk about my favorite topic.

[@nickmacgregorsadolin3892]

Epic

[@gth042]

Thank you for sharing this. I hope you've been doing well and things have evolved a bit past "midieval times".

[@TropicalAviaryBirds]

Very informative 👍😊

[@theartofmimizaphiratos6056]

Thank you for the making of this very educational film about Cockatoos! I enjoyed it so much through learning.

[@chrisf9607]

thank you

[@SumanMondal-tk4fk]

Keep on making informative video

[@jmdenison]

when was this first produced? I think most people know the recommendations on cages and food has changed quite a bit.

[@thepaganapostate3208]

I want to know that too! Seems like it's from the seventies.

[@adityavaibhav4941]

@@thepaganapostate3208 early 90s

[@karenterwee6657]

I gave my Amazone a sort of pallet, calld Nutribird. This contains all sorts of nutriënts and vitamines. He loved it!

[@beverlylamon2169]

There are so many adult birds that need homes, also the large cocatoo needs are not understood and it's the birds that suffer.

[@jmdenison]

that is not true. even older used birds demand very high prices and are sold out of pet stores, bird dealers and "rescues" very quickly and for very high prices.

[@thepaganapostate3208]

Yes, Cockatoos are among the hardest birds to care for for most people. Some pet bird youtubers have been against (at least recommend not) having them as pets. Unless you've really done your research and/or volunteered at bird rescues and connected to one, most people aren't suitable for these birds. I myself am on the fence about having one. I am drawn to Umbrella and Moloccan ones but not sure I can deal with some aspects of them. Galahs and Goffins are generally best for most people than any of the others. At least from what I've heard/read.

[@jmdenison]

@@thepaganapostate3208 compared to children, ANY bird is a piece of cake, tho. people are just whiney about pets and in particular, I see bird owners are very whiney. so they scream? children scream louder. so they're dirty and messy? children are worse, and don't even get me going about teens. Some people love birds for that when they can't have children, so a cockatoo is perfect for them. My cockatoo goes everywhere with me, and I love her for that and everyone around me is amazed by her. I don't see a problem with cockatoos and I do think they make good pets, but maybe having a kid or two first should be required to understand them and appreciate them.

[@let_your_weird_light_shine_2.0]

@@jmdenison I wish I could love this comment!

[@jmdenison]

@@thepaganapostate3208 not hard for me. I think they're an excellent pet. Soooo freaking intelligent

[@john-brady]

A fabulous journey into the past. Clearly things are not what they were in the Avian realm but I’m wondering what will pass for conventional wisdom a generation from now...?

[@neelnandi4026]

Does this place Laura park still exist?

[@ScarletCandlelight]

Will there be another part?

[@nikkylandry1163]

Birds clutch sizes depend on the food available and the size of the living area.

[@sarahburdeos7426]

Cockatoo care and bredding australia kuya jr tito mikei

[@birbwizard7862]

11:39 12:23 Cockatoo kisses

[@one1onetime935]

WOW Talk about OLD information some of this is irrelevant this day in age and a lot has changed !

[@crystaldiehm8225]

I was going to say the same thing definitely need more veggies

[@sarahburdeos7426]

Docoups cockatoo

[@thebadluckraven8217]

dude looks like he had a beard the day before but his toddler took a razer to it this morning

[@sarahburdeos7426]

Cockatoos and care bredding austraiian kuya jr sarah buredos

[@sarahburdeos7426]

Cockatoo care and bredding usa kuya jr tito mikei sarah buredos

[@viveknathmishra9955]

More updates.

[@MrFadicuz]

Hello everyone I have a white cockatoo parrot how do I know its gender if it is a male or female two-year-old

[@narien1419]

If its female the eyes will be brown and male black eye

[@jmdenison]

abdominal exam by vet or dna. the abdominal exam is better because you vet can check for additional issues and problems. plus it's fun to see if your vet can predict the sex of your bird. of course, if it lays an egg one day....

[@jmdenison]

@@narien1419 not always. my species the female has a red or pink eye, and my bird had that missing for some reason, but she turned out to be a she

[@thepaganapostate3208]

@@narien1419 Is that true of all species though? Because it might be true of some, but not for others. Get the bird sexed at vet's if you want difinitive proof I think. But that will cost a lot more.

[@InquilineKea]

1 hour 42 minute footage of.. COCKATOOS OMG

[@thepaganapostate3208]

What do they mean, dog? Dog food or dog meat?

[@let_your_weird_light_shine_2.0]

Dog food lol

[@MrFadicuz]

How to know the sex of a male male white cockatoo parakeet, two years old

[@narien1419]

If the eyes is black then its male and if its brown then its female

[@jmdenison]

dna test or your vet can scope the bird. scoping is best so you can tell if there are abdominal or genital issues at the same time.

[@myafghanangel7500]

Too many in rescues, many many more abused neglected and killed. My boy is 69 yrs old. Most Cockatoos are abandoned as soon as sexually mature as they are VERY intense. Please research.

[@sarahburdeos7426]

Biack paim cockatoo gang gang cockatoo biue eyed cockatoo white biack cockatoo

[@danicahannaford737]

People please please stop breeding cockatoos mostly the umbrella and Moluccan cockatoos rescues are over run with them!

[@kurtisvogal5962]

The majority of breeders already stopped breeding them and the breeder birds retired, socialized to humans and given/sold as retired older pets. Today we have two problems, #1 is the problem you mentioned with older birds in Rescues. We also have a problem with a lack of Cockatoos suitable for breeding and those people who are breeding. Try finding a male Umbrella or Mollucan Cockatoo in the U.S. that was parent-fed and raised to be a future breeder. Very difficult to almost impossible today. Being both of these species are highly endangered in the wild and Umbrellas specifically are expected to go extinct in the wild due to human encroachment. All that will be left is captive raised birds for future generations. A 40-100 year old bird maybe fine for enjoyment for my grandchildrens generation. However, my grandchildrens, grandchildren should not have to read about Cockatoos the way I read about Passenger Pigeons and Carolina Parakeets growing up.

[@lordkenkaih]

Danica Hannaford isnt that a great thing XD

[@jmdenison]

@@kurtisvogal5962 in the US all of these bird command very high prices, even the older, plucked ones and even "rescues" command very high prices. they go very, very quickly such that if you find a bird you love, get it on the spot if you can because in a day or two it will be gone.

[@kurtisvogal5962]

i should get this account off this computer so my dad wont make more long comments like this

[@thepaganapostate3208]

I agree. Those are the types I am most drawn to but also most hesitant having as a pet. However, they're lovely goof balls but damn, they're moody divas with issues. If I ever do go for one I'm rescuing mine from a bird rescue.

[@ryanmichalski3490]

I can’t stand ANY cockatoos- Hate em ALL

[@thepaganapostate3208]

Hate is a bit strong, don't you think?

[@ryanmichalski3490]

@@thepaganapostate3208 No I really hate them ALL

[@scalamasterelectros3204]

What did they do to you

[@john-brady]

These feelings may well be mutual. As you probably know, Cockatoos are quite intelligent and discerning...

[@ryanmichalski3490]

@@john-brady Discerning!!?? Until they chew on an electrical line right!? Lol