When you choose a cockatoo, choose the bird that chooses you

A belief shared by pet owners around the world is: “When choosing a bird, choose a bird that selects you.” It is believed that this bird will be cheerful, curious and will easily come to you.

And before you buy a cockatiel, make sure you know what you’re getting yourself into. Unlike other pets, “cockatoos require a lot of time and attention.” They will also expect you to interact with them often.

This makes it very important that you and your pet are compatible with each other!

cockatoos

First on the list are cockatoos. Cockatoos are considered the most popular pet cockatoo species worldwide. These gentle and friendly birds make excellent pets. They are not temperamental or demanding like other cockatoo species. Therefore, they can be a child’s first pet.

If you bring them home when they are young (8 weeks or older), they can be trained to talk, as well as perform tricks like backflips and somersaults. If they are hand-fed as chicks,

quickly settle into your new home. They love to have an audience and will keep you entertained all the time. These birds are amazing fliers. So make sure you keep their wings clipped.

But at the same time, they should not be confined to the cage all the time. Let them out for some time. Just make sure all windows and doors are closed, fans are turned off, and electrical appliances like stoves and irons aren’t running while they’re out of the cage.

umbrella cockatoo

The umbrella cockatoo is a very popular pet. They are gentle, affectionate and you will love them from the moment you see them. They are very attached to their

owners love to please and you can teach your pet many tricks.

Although they are not good talkers, you can train them to dance to music. They need a lot of physical attention and, like a human baby, they need to be hugged, stroked and

played with. They are not loud birds and can be mischievous one minute and quiet the next.

galah cockatoo

Galah are commonly kept pets and even Galah caught in the wild make good pets. They are affectionate and friendly. Galahs are usually pale pink and dark pink in color. They are good pets. They are independent birds and not in need like other species. They are happy to play on their own and require less time out of the cage.

Galahs make wonderful pets, especially when hand-reared. They are outgoing, affectionate, friendly, playful, and intelligent. And like other cockatoos, they must be kept

entertaining and busy at all times. They are fast learners and can be trained to perform various tricks.

You often see them at bird shows, where they fly through various hoops. Galah are good talkers and males often have a better speaking ability than females. However, their ability to speak is not on a par with that of Sulphur-crested Cockatoos or Corellas. So if you are a workaholic, Galahs might be the right choice for you!

Goffin’s Cockatoos

Goffin’s cockatoo is the smallest among the cockatoo species. Goffin’s Cockatoos are sociable, curious and carefree birds. They are fun-loving and do extremely

smart farts. Many owners claim that their personality resembles that of dogs. They are active birds that need to be kept busy at all times. they are more independent

than other cockatoo species and don’t mind spending a little time alone. They don’t spoil easily and, if properly trained, make terrific pets. They love physical contact and they love to have their heads scratched. You can train them to imitate human speech, but they can be very noisy and are not recommended as pets for apartment dwellers.

palm cockatoo

The Palm Cockatoo is the largest among the different species of cockatoos. It is a striking black bird with red cheek patches. Palm cockatoos are gentle, intelligent, and love

company. They are unique and wonderful pets. They are not as loud as some of the other cockatoo species. In fact, their parenting call is the only loud, loud sound they make. Palm cockatoos are highly sought after pets, but in reality, they are only kept in small numbers in mostly private collections.

Moluccan Cockatoo

Unlike Little Corellas and Goffins, this species is one of the largest in the cockatoo family. Birds are pink to salmon-pink in color with an attractive orange crest. They make wonderful pets because they are usually very intelligent, friendly, and affectionate. They are very skilled at speaking and performing various tricks.

little corella

As true as their name implies, Little Corellas are one of the smaller cockatoo species. The little corellas are playful, intelligent and even-tempered birds. They have been kept as pets for many years. These birds can be trained to speak and perform a variety of tricks. They also love to dance and chew. Like all cockatoos, they become very attached to their owners and need to be kept busy.

sulfur crested cockatoo

Sulphur-crested Cockatoos are affectionate and friendly. Although they have a tendency to become a one person pet, they make excellent companions. They are more independent than most cockatoo species and are highly intelligent. They are very skilled at speaking and performing tricks. I hope all this information is useful to you when you select your cockatiel as a pet.

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Here’s to a happy pet-owning experience!

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