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me2prissy
Egg
Joined: 29 Jun 2005
Posts: 9
Location: USA; Columbia, SC |
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I am getting a baby Moluccan. I was told that this is not an Australian Cockatoo, but a King Moluccan. Does anyone have any information on the difference. I was so excited to actually find someone that had a Moluccan available and didn't ask what the difference was. Also, they are suppose to be less noisy than the Australian...although, that is not a factor for me. I just wonder if they will still have the same coloring.
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Thursday July 7, 2005 12:13 pm |
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LVMY2S
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Joined: 16 Jan 2005
Posts: 255
Location: Chicago,IL |
Moluccan Cockatoos are not from Australia. They are from the Moluccan Islands off the coast of Indonesia. Your breeder may be giving you a bunch of bull. I would be careful! I own an M2 and have never heard of a King Moluccan. I would bet my life it is something the breeder made up. Go on the web and do some investigating. I could be wrong, but I have been in this for 20 years and have never heard of such a thing. Also, Moluccans have never come from Australia and I don't believe you would ever see them there. Karen |
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Thursday July 7, 2005 1:50 pm |
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me2prissy
Egg
Joined: 29 Jun 2005
Posts: 9
Location: USA; Columbia, SC |
Thanks for the reply!
I talked to a reputable breeder out of NY and felt that he knew what he was talking about. I have an umbrella now and have wanted a Moluccan for sometime. I have been searching until I found him .... he stated that this particular Moluccan is bigger than most and was not an Australian. I have done some research and haven't found anything on King Moluccans myself. I was hoping that someone could help me out with this. I just put my deposit on the baby yesterday. I will call him back to get a bit more information and let you know what he says.
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Thursday July 7, 2005 6:11 pm |
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shells picasso
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Joined: 29 May 2005
Posts: 900
Location: Sydney |
I've never seen or heard of a Moluccan cockatoo in Australia, they are not native here and I think it is actually illegal to import them into Australia without special circumstances. I would call a few moluccan breeders and talk to them about what you've been told, compare notes, prices etc, and ask them if they are likely to have some for sale themselves at some point, I would put off buying till you have more information on the species, if he's lying to you about the bird or doesn't know much himself there's the added risk of getting an inferior bird in regard to health and liniage, most breeders are bird lovers and unless they're in the middle of hand rearing will probably have time to talk to you as a future potential customer. Also check out the bird rescues to see if they get any and why. |
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Thursday July 7, 2005 6:12 pm |
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shirin
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Joined: 27 Apr 2005
Posts: 7401
Location: Canada, Toronto |
 Hi me2prissy, and welcome to this forum!
I'm sorry, I can't help you much about the moluccan. But I actually wanted to know more about your umbrella if you're willing to share. How old is he/she? Male or female? I'm a new Umbie mommy, so anything you can share from your experiences with your U2 would be much appreciated |
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Thursday July 7, 2005 6:24 pm |
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LVMY2S
Fledgeling
Joined: 16 Jan 2005
Posts: 255
Location: Chicago,IL |
It still sounds really fishy to me. I have my red flags up. By chance did the breeder charge you more for this "King Moluccan"? You will not find a King Moluccan on the net because they do not exist and the other thing that upsets me is the breeders suggestion that they aren't as loud. It sounds like a selling point to me. Be careful! Also, if you are really interested in a Moluccan why not checking a rescue. I happen to know that Moluccans are given up probably more than anyother bird. Karen |
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Thursday July 7, 2005 10:13 pm |
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Fluffy Sue
Joined: 13 Jan 2005
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Hi me2prissy! WElcome here, I hope you'll like this forum.
I haven't heard of King Moluccans? To my knowledge there are no Australian Moluccan cockatoos.. |
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Friday July 8, 2005 9:56 am |
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me2prissy
Egg
Joined: 29 Jun 2005
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Location: USA; Columbia, SC |
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Ok, here's the scoop. I called the breeder back and he informed me that this "King" Moluccan was a breeder term. This bird is suppose to be more vibrant and colorful. He really sounds like he knows his stuff. Although, I have had my umbrella for 3 years, I am new with breeder terms and all. I have added African Greys, Yellow Naped Amazons and Macaws recently, but I am just more partial to my cockatoos. I took in an umbrella from a friend that is about a 15 months old. She is just as loving and sweet as my umbrella "Prissy", but she is very clumsy and she falls all the time. Her back tail featers have been broken off. She has been seen at the Vet for this from her previous owner. I open the cage door and she falls out to the floor. I just fear that there is something more wrong with her than meets the eye. She is still young, so i'm hoping with time and exercise for her that this will straighten up. I have all these birds in my house and I know with dander and all it's not suppose to be good for our health and the birds. My next step is building an aviary attached to the house. Still working on plans for this.
Does anyone have outside aviaries and what did you use to build and how is it working out for you?
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Friday July 8, 2005 11:11 am |
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Greg Sujecki
Experienced flier
Joined: 21 Mar 2005
Posts: 1650
Location: Australia,Melbourne |
Moluccan Cockatoo's Australian:No. Noisy:yes. |
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Friday July 8, 2005 11:21 am |
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maryangel
Egg
Joined: 06 Sep 2005
Posts: 6
Location: USA |
I am new here and I am learning sooo much. I never knew that M2's were not from Australia. And I saw a post that stated neither were lessers.
I have a lesser and two Tritons, wondering where Tritons are from.
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Wednesday September 7, 2005 4:54 am |
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Cheeta
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Joined: 06 Apr 2005
Posts: 7956
Location: Australia |
Hi Mary angel
Welcome to the forum. There are many cockatoos that are not natives to Australia such as the Moluccans, umbies, goffins, any of the lesser sulphur, and of course the Tritons and plus many more species that are out of Australia. My best guest of where Tritons is from would be either Indonesian islands or the new guinea islands, or even Fiji. Not sure, I'll have to do a little research on them to find out more.
I would love to hear about your babies!! any photos would be great!! we are all photo freaks here!!
Take Care
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Wednesday September 7, 2005 5:57 am |
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Cheeta
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Joined: 06 Apr 2005
Posts: 7956
Location: Australia |
I just did a quick search for Tritons, they are such lovely creatures!! Didn't realised that they were a large cockatoos!! Just a little bigger than my apollo which is a Western Long Billed Corella!!
Anyway, they said the tritons originate from the new guinea and it's surrounding island. Hope this help. It's the same as the lesser as well.
Oh and the Moloccan cockatoos are from the Moloccan island in Indonesia, hence the name.
cheers
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Wednesday September 7, 2005 6:04 am |
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Greg Sujecki
Experienced flier
Joined: 21 Mar 2005
Posts: 1650
Location: Australia,Melbourne |
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Great to here you are getting such a wonderful parrot.  Moluccan's are great parrots when you have plenty of time to spend with them, for they have high attention demands like my Mylo(Indian Ringneck).They are know to be noisy birds, but with the right time and effort they will also be such good talkers too. Moluccan Cockatoo's come from the Moluccan I sland's in Indonesia as the name suggests.They do require a avairy to house, for they like there freedom when your not around. Also vary there perches in size around the avairy to avoid feet problems. They are not easy to pair for they are fussy  like my breed of bird RINGNECKS.So be careful if you decide .Other than that they are a fantastic bird to have if you spend the time and give it the attention it requires,.. King Moluccan,Great Moluccan ,Selam Moluccan are just titles they give these parrots but all mean the one bird Moluccan Cockatoo(cacatua Moluccensis)Good Luck and keep us posted  |
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Wednesday September 7, 2005 11:42 am |
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