Only mild soaps should be used and then it must be rinsed off thoroughly. Seed dishes and drink vessels must be cleaned regularly. Once hatched, the chicks remain in the nest for six weeks at which time they are mature enough to fly off and fend for themselves. The female usually only lays two eggs and the incubation period is 30 days with both sexes taking it in turn to “sit” on the eggs. In the wild they nest in hollow tree trunks and branches and if you can get your hands on some of these they can also be used in your aviary. And if you’re building an aviary you will need to check with your local council for they have by-laws in place governing the size.Ĭockatoos can be trained to move around the house by tethering them to a moveable cocky stand. Strong branches from non poisonous trees may be used for perches (your nurseryman or vet may be able to advise you). They will also need a sheltered area within the aviary especially during storms.
Care:Ĭockatoos are destructive birds and need to be housed in large, strong cages, or aviaries made with metal frames (2.5cm x 1.25cm netting recommended) to form a flight. The immature birds are also similar looking. It has brown eyes, a grey-black beak and dark grey legs. Undersides of flight and tail feathers are washed with yellow. The feathers are white with a narrow forward yellow crest, the ear coverts and base of the cheek and throat have yellow feathers. The male and female adult birds are similar to look at. Size: Length is 490mm including 210mm tail.
Also found in Tasmania, Kangaroo Island, Papua New Guinea and Indonesia. Family: Parrot Origin: Widely distributed in most timbered country throughout northern, eastern and south eastern Australia.
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