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sqwarky
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Joined: 13 Jul 2007
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hello all! if you dont already know i have just got the go ahead to get another parrot!!!!!!!! oh yes! lol and i know what i want to get a cockatoo, i think they are georgous(sp?) birds, i just want to know everyting i should know about the cockatoo breed.  thanks Tiff |
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Lynzi Marie
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Joined: 23 Aug 2006
Posts: 2052
Location: Utah |
Good Luck!
I really don't know a thing about 'Toos.
People usually say that they're for the "experienced" bird owner only....
but in my opinion, if you do as much research as you possibly can...and MORE, and you're apart of a great forum like this one you'll be fine.
From what I've read and heard, they're a handful!
But the more reading you do and the more you talk to people, the more you'll find out if they're the birdies for you or not!
so good luck on your search!
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Monday August 20, 2007 4:54 am |
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cystanley
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Posts: 159
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hmm I am like lynzi I don't know alot about cockatoos, but I too used to want one so I was researching and came across a great (I think anyway) site. I think it was google . com ( it doesn't have spaces I tried to type it but it just came up as google) or something I'll check it out in a second. Anyway it was so good it made me NOT want a cockatoo. It explained how they are and stuff and I just wasn't and probably never will be a good candidate for a cockatoo.
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cystanley
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Joined: 11 Apr 2007
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Location: north carolina |
well geez it won't let me post the site!  if you want it though I can pm you or something.
alright just one more try www.google.com |
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Monday August 20, 2007 7:24 pm |
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cystanley
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Posts: 159
Location: north carolina |
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jletaz
Experienced flier
Joined: 28 Feb 2007
Posts: 1282
Location: CA, USA |
Well, I do have an opinion about getting a Cockatoo, and I posted a reply under the post "Tiff is sad".... 
Most Toos are a lot even for an experienced owner. I love how Starion is independent (not clingy) but is still very typical in other ways.
She also doesn't like other birds. I have some pictures with her and Gryffin near each other, but I have to be careful or she will attack Gryffin and try to hurt her. |
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Saturday August 25, 2007 8:51 pm |
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sassie
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Joined: 16 May 2006
Posts: 72
Location: ohio |
Cockatoo's are not for the novice. They are not for people who just think they are cool, or cute or cuddly! They are a very intense bird & need strict guidelines to follow. They need a lot of attention, more then most other parrots!
They need an even diet, large living space & hourS - (plural) of out of cage time. Not just sitting on a tree or play stand. They need bathed often, produce a lot of dander - allot of people are allergic to it.
IMHO - There should be a serious test to be taken before anyone buys a Cockatoo or a Macaw. |
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Tuesday September 4, 2007 8:09 pm |
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jletaz
Experienced flier
Joined: 28 Feb 2007
Posts: 1282
Location: CA, USA |
However... there are some Too species that are not as needy of attention as most. The Australian species such as the Slender Billed like Bih and I have, the Bare Eyed, the Rose Breasted, are some of the Toos inclined to being much more independent. It is also up to the owner to set guidelines and not spoil the bird with over attention. The more independent types of Toos can be like any other medium or large parrot - needs reasonable attention and care OF COURSE but do not need any MORE attention than normal. However, they are still very extroverted and headstrong like any Too and need firmly set rules.
But...that being said, I realize that many of the Indonesian Toos (most Cockatoos) DO need more time and attention than your average parrot, but even then, they can be taught a healthy amount of independence if taught from an early age. |
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Tuesday September 4, 2007 10:16 pm |
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sassie
Bappie
Joined: 16 May 2006
Posts: 72
Location: ohio |
My bare eyed is very clingy If it were up to him, he'd have mom 24.7
I don't believe there is a less attached species of Too - its on how they are raised |
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Wednesday September 5, 2007 12:24 am |
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jletaz
Experienced flier
Joined: 28 Feb 2007
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Location: CA, USA |
quote:
Originally posted by sassie
My bare eyed is very clingy If it were up to him, he'd have mom 24.7
I don't believe there is a less attached species of Too - its on how they are raised
With all respect to what you said from your experience with your too, I am also speaking from experience with mine, and 4 other Slender Billed pets that I know of in the US. 3 are owned by a friend of mine. |
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Wednesday September 5, 2007 3:01 am |
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jletaz
Experienced flier
Joined: 28 Feb 2007
Posts: 1282
Location: CA, USA |
quote:
Originally posted by sassie
My bare eyed is very clingy If it were up to him, he'd have mom 24.7
I don't believe there is a less attached species of Too - its on how they are raised
Sorry! I misread before, I just read the part that you said "it's on how they are raised"..... YES, I agree that largely it is That definitely has a lot of bearing
Slender Billed and Rose Breasted do seem to be a species that you would call "easy" to make independent if you start from when they are young. I still think U2 and M2 are just instinctively just a little more clingy |
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Wednesday September 5, 2007 3:05 am |
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Cheeta
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Hi hi...
I for one have FOUR cockatoos!! yep FOUR... and from my experience of all four birds... (1 western long billed corella, 2 major mitchells, and 1 rosie)... none of them are clingy birds... Apollo started up as sort of clingy, but that's because he regressed when we brought him home and he wants nothing more than a cuddle from mommy or daddy or he'll just sit and cry and beg.. but once he felt comfortable enough, he was off being a little terror! He's a handful!! Just ask Shirin! she knows just exactly how much of a handful he is now now that she's spent a bit of time with him! hehe. the major mitchells are just the sweetest and gentlest birds, and the only time they'll come and cling off you is if you have food or drinks, then they'll want to get into the action of it all! hehe, don't blaim them.. LOL. the rosie came to live with me from my parents, and he is semi wild, so he's definitely not clingy at all... and from what I've had experience with, My hubby had a rosie for about six months before disappearing on us, and for that six months, I couldn't get this bird to sit still long enough to get a good cuddle in! he was always on the search for something to get his little beaks on! LOL..
Now... after all that... I have had birds all my life, I started off wtih little budgies (still have lots of budgies), and then moved onto little cockatiels. They were all joy of my life.. and now I have cockatoos, and I definitely do not recommend them to anyone who wants a life!! I mean really, I don't go out much now because of my birds (except for when Shirin was here that is), and then there are times when I feel bad about leaving the birds at home because I have to go out to the shop or work or somewhere where I have to be at. They are a handful, even the nice ones, and I really do say, even with lots and lots and lots of research, it doesn't come close to preparing you to actually owning a cockatoo! I mean truely, they are so unpredictable, and no amount of research will ever prepare you to being a too parents.
I can't talk much since we dont' have all that much bird owners here in Australia in comparison to lets say America, but I do know that cockatoos are the most rehomed birds out there because they are so very unpredictable, and from experience I can definitely vouch for that... they are VERY unpredictable.. even my sweet Athena and Achilles are unpredictable.
There are birds that are naturally very very clingy even if they are raised to be unclingy, it's just in their nature.. I think like Julie said, there are birds that are much easier to be raised so that they are unclingy as it is part of their nature.. I wanted a more clingy bird when I got Apollo, not saying that I wanted a velcro bird, but would have been nice if Apollo had asked for more cuddle time, but hey it's just not him! hehe.. he's my little terrorist and my little killer bird!!
Ooopes sorry for the long post.. it's a quiet day at work.. hehe |
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sassie
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quote:
Originally posted by Cheeta
Hi hi...
I for one have FOUR cockatoos!! yep FOUR... and from my experience of all four birds... (1 western long billed corella, 2 major mitchells, and 1 rosie)... none of them are clingy birds... Apollo started up as sort of clingy, but that's because he regressed when we brought him home and he wants nothing more than a cuddle from mommy or daddy or he'll just sit and cry and beg.. but once he felt comfortable enough, he was off being a little terror! He's a handful!! Just ask Shirin! she knows just exactly how much of a handful he is now now that she's spent a bit of time with him! hehe. the major mitchells are just the sweetest and gentlest birds, and the only time they'll come and cling off you is if you have food or drinks, then they'll want to get into the action of it all! hehe, don't blaim them.. LOL. the rosie came to live with me from my parents, and he is semi wild, so he's definitely not clingy at all... and from what I've had experience with, My hubby had a rosie for about six months before disappearing on us, and for that six months, I couldn't get this bird to sit still long enough to get a good cuddle in! he was always on the search for something to get his little beaks on! LOL..
Now... after all that... I have had birds all my life, I started off wtih little budgies (still have lots of budgies), and then moved onto little cockatiels. They were all joy of my life.. and now I have cockatoos, and I definitely do not recommend them to anyone who wants a life!! I mean really, I don't go out much now because of my birds (except for when Shirin was here that is), and then there are times when I feel bad about leaving the birds at home because I have to go out to the shop or work or somewhere where I have to be at. They are a handful, even the nice ones, and I really do say, even with lots and lots and lots of research, it doesn't come close to preparing you to actually owning a cockatoo! I mean truely, they are so unpredictable, and no amount of research will ever prepare you to being a too parents.
I can't talk much since we dont' have all that much bird owners here in Australia in comparison to lets say America, but I do know that cockatoos are the most rehomed birds out there because they are so very unpredictable, and from experience I can definitely vouch for that... they are VERY unpredictable.. even my sweet Athena and Achilles are unpredictable.
There are birds that are naturally very very clingy even if they are raised to be unclingy, it's just in their nature.. I think like Julie said, there are birds that are much easier to be raised so that they are unclingy as it is part of their nature.. I wanted a more clingy bird when I got Apollo, not saying that I wanted a velcro bird, but would have been nice if Apollo had asked for more cuddle time, but hey it's just not him! hehe.. he's my little terrorist and my little killer bird!!
Ooopes sorry for the long post.. it's a quiet day at work.. hehe
I dont mind a long post
I have seen the pictures & videos of your RB I do believe. What a beautiful duo!!!!
I don't have a life either LOL! - outside of My fids that is! I always miss them when I'm away. 1 time we went to a drive in theater (shows 2 movies) I thought I was going to cry - it was past there bed time. I just wanted to give them a hug & a kiss so badly LOL!
Id love to have another too - ONE day! I love the personalities of a G2 - but I'm soooo addicted to the BE2's now - I would like a younger one though. Boo doesn't have much "spunk" either due to his age or up keeping while a baby |
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Wednesday September 5, 2007 1:57 pm |
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Cheeta
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Joined: 06 Apr 2005
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thanks.. you're probably talking about Athena and Achilles photos. they are my MM2.. Major mitchells (leadbeater cockato). My RB only came to live with me about three weeks ago from my parents. trying to tame him down further as he's semi wild/tame.
BE2 are just the clowniest cockatoos around, well according to my apollo anyway... he's a bit of a handful and always keeps me entertained and on my toes...
Well I hope one day you are able to get a second too. They are gorgeous birds. Love them all!! |
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Thursday September 6, 2007 6:12 am |
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sqwarky
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Joined: 13 Jul 2007
Posts: 159
Location: UK, Brighton |
im glad with my disition of getting another seny lol but in about 5 years time when im 20 years old i will defanatly get a too! i think im just a bit to yong to look after big birds, but i know how to look after senegals! so im very glad to be getting another. its weird i never thought i would have 1 parrot but now im gonna have 2! im very lucky! |
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