How to Care for a Baby Cockatoo

 

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• The colors of a baby cockatoo
• How much does it cost to own a cockatoo?
• Can baby cockatoos live together?
• What should you feed your baby cockatiel?
• How often should you feed a baby cockatoo?
• How to Care for Your Baby Cockatoo
• What is the best cage setup and size

Cockatoo are also funny, cute and intelligent. Your cockatoo will need constant contact and care with you as its pet parent, especially as a baby.

It is difficult to tell a baby cockatoo apart from similar birds unless your breeder can confirm the species. Cockatoo eggs look like chicken eggs, and her babies look like any other bird here, so it would be easy to fool her. Be sure to buy your baby cockatoo from a reputable breeder so you don't end up buying a parrot that you thought wasn't going to be.

Read on for our guide on how to properly care for your baby cockatoo and a few things you'll want to know when raising these beautiful birds.

The colors of a baby cockatoo

According to the species, baby cockatoos should be the exact same color as their adult counterparts. Cockatoo colors can be black, white, red, gray, silver, pink, yellow, or brown. So, if you see a baby with different colors, that's your first clue that it might not be the same bird.

How much does it cost to own a cockatoo?

Depending on the species of cockatoo you are considering, a baby can cost you anywhere from $150 to $15,000 or more. Be warned, however, that a baby cockatoo has the personality and temperament of a toddler, so if you buy one at the lower end of the price range, it's possible the bird has behavioral problems. In addition, the cost of raising a cockatoo is also quite expensive, as they are high-maintenance birds in terms of money, care and attention.

Can baby cockatoos live together?

It is widely thought that it is best to raise a baby cockatoo alone. If you have more than one baby cockatoo, we recommend keeping them in different rooms and separate cages, which is the safest choice for both you and your birds. Young cockatoos can live together in the same house, but they need to be kept in separate cages and, if possible, in separate rooms.

What should you feed your baby cockatiel?

Your baby cockatoo will be fed through a bottle for the first month of its life. However, in most cases, the baby cockatoo will stay with the breed until the end of the first month of life, so your little one will be able to eat solid food when you bring it home.

It is best to feed your baby cockatoo specially formulated bird pellets to ensure you are meeting his nutritional needs. Make sure to always have fresh water in a bowl when it's convenient.

If you're not sure what to feed your baby cockatoo or it doesn't seem to be taking the food you're giving it, it's best to get a checkup from your vet. Your vet can develop a diet plan that provides your cockatoo with the nutrients it needs to stay healthy and happy throughout adulthood and beyond. For example, as they grow into adulthood, some cacti prefer leaf buds, insects, or palm leaves to other foods.

It's important to note that some cacti can be picky eaters, so you want to be prepared for this from day one. Also, never feed your baby cockatoo chocolate, alcohol, carbonated drinks, coffee or avocado as these can be fatal for your bird.

How often should you feed a baby cockatoo?

As soon as your baby cockatoo can walk and feed itself, you can start feeding it regular food. If you breastfeed your baby, he will need to be fed through a bottle for the first month of life. However, very few cockatoo owners buy a baby cockatiel before buying one themselves.

Of course, you need to keep his food and water bowls full at all times, as he will know when he is hungry and when he needs to eat plenty. As he grows into adulthood, he eats when he's hungry, so free feeding is encouraged. Below are some rules to follow when it comes to feeding baby and adult cockatoos.

Rules to follow

• Keep track of how much food your bird eats each day.
• Always keep fresh water in his cage.
• Provide a wide daily variety.
• Clean his food and water bowl, as well as the area where he is kept daily.

How to Care for Your Baby Cockatoo

You have to feed your baby daily, take care of him and give him enough attention to keep him healthy and happy.

Too much attention at once in an unfamiliar environment will upset him. Since he is a social creature, however, once he gets used to your family and environment, he will need attention on a daily basis, sometimes more.

A cockatoo is not a bird that you can put in a cage, take care of and occasionally give attention to. If you don't give them proper attention, your bird will become loud and self-destructive. So make sure you have the right toys for your baby cockatoo as it grows young for best results.

What is the best cage setup and size?

The best size is 3 feet highand  2 feet wide, so the cockatoo will have plenty of room to spread its wings.

Cage setup is easy. Once the cage is ready, place it in the center of the room where your family gathers the most. Since your cockatoo is highly social and wants to be with family, this is the perfect place.

This concludes our guide on how to care for a baby cockatoo. The thing to remember before deciding to adopt one of these birds as a pet is that they require a lot of care and attention, so make sure you are prepared to do both.