Adopting a Cockatoo

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Adopting a Cockatoo

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This is Romeo. He has come to FCBS in June 2007. he's in great health and available for adoption. Please go to flyingcolors-nc.com if interested. Experienced bird guardians only need apply please. No breeders! Romeo is looking for a life companion.

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I no longer have ... ( 1 year ago by sehape911)

I no longer have him i was just a foster to get his wound cleared then he went to his forever home. But i do have a blue and gold which is a totally different personality

Great to see ... ( 1 year ago by AnnieBirdy)

Great to see someone concentrating on the TRUE factors regarding parenting a cockatoo. 'Cuddle-bugs' is all to often how they are portrayed, no mention of the noise, hormonal mood swings etc. And the power of the bite! False advertising leads to these poor creatures being abandoned far too often!

Yes could you ... ( 1 year ago by OverTheRaynbow)

Yes could you imagine your apartment neighbor hearing this?

I have actually ... ( 1 year ago by OverTheRaynbow)

I have actually read about a hard core biker guy during a party "ringing the neck" of one for making to much noise and throwing it on the floor on the corner in front of the mate. The other was taken home by a co-worker and had emotional issues for the next 15 years last I read of him, he sleeps on the human rescuers chest every night top this day. Or it wont sleep at all and not eat. So sad, that its life or death. I agree PEOPLE do your homework prior to getting one of the magnificent birds.

From what I've read ... ( 1 year ago by Halpin2006)

From what I've read, Romeo's bedtime crying is just him saying "Lights out! Everyone okay? Take care tonight!" Parrots always do this at night to make sure the flock is okay, even in a domesticated home.

sorry but hes SOOO ... ( 1 year ago by WarrenGevers2)

sorry but hes SOOO funny!

I would so love to ... ( 1 year ago by Moddy628)

I would so love to make a video response to this. My cockatoo is so much louder it's a harsh scream and he does it a few times a day not much but enough that I usually end up covering him. He's VERY loud, so loud that when i'm across the street visiting with neighbors I can hear him. He's been doing it all his life.. and he's 7. It's a habit none of them break really =/

Gosh, he's quiet by ... ( 1 year ago by AnnieBirdy)

Gosh, he's quiet by common standards isnt he! beautiful bird! I am one of the rare people who actually LOVE the sound of the cockatoo call; even though it DOES hurt the ears, and I mean REALLY hurt them. Many people just DONT realise .

Thank you for ... ( 10 months ago by sfobarbie)

Thank you for sharing. If a person has the time and patience these are the most wonderful loving birds. Unfortunately most breeders are in it for the money and not for the love of the birds. SAD.

I have a one year ... ( 10 months ago by mercadocandles)

I have a one year old cockatoo and he came to us at 3months old. We are so lucky so far for the only time he screams is when we put music on and then we sing and dance together. Night Night has never been a problem for us. Total cover and darkness helps.

Yes we cover the ... ( 10 months ago by OverTheRaynbow)

Yes we cover the cage and also darken the rooms.

We need more of ... ( 10 months ago by DonandChloe)

We need more of these kinds of video. Cockatoos belong with experience avian handlers only. Their delicate lives are often destroyed ignorance of their needs. My Umbrella Cockatoo needs six (6) hours of socialization a day. That's every day, no vacations, no days off, until I die. Then someone else will need to give her the love I share. They live up to 80 years and mate for life.
Father Don

They also need a ... ( 10 months ago by OverTheRaynbow)

They also need a lot of exorcise and freedom. they are very curious birds. Romeo isn't the sharpest tool in the shed but he's sneakie and loves to explore so he tiptoes ... and YES I mean tiptoes across the room all the time we catch him. You have to watch them like probably a three year old. But he's such a loving, lovely bird!

P.S. after almost a ... ( 10 months ago by OverTheRaynbow)

P.S. after almost a year and probably 12+ applications we think we may have found the right sponsor for adoption. We will post more soon to come, we hope!

I am glad to hear ... ( 10 months ago by DonandChloe)

I am glad to hear it. Studies conclude cockatoos have are equal in intelligence to chimps (Canada and Australia on 1440 birds). We did not know that their consciousness is located in a different part than ours(studies in San Diego, CA).
Breeding these wild animals that date back 60 million years to Gondwana in captivity should be outlawed. They have as much right to freedom as we do.
Thank you for the work you do. We need more rescues like you.
Father Don

Im glad to see this ... ( 9 months ago by ridingaited)

Im glad to see this video posted. So many people are ignorant of the true needs of a pet bird and thats why they end up in rescues. Taking on the responsibility of owning one of these creatures is not to be taken lightly!

Array ( 7 months ago by mysweetybird)

Hello Father,
They have a documentary on Animal Planet showing parrots are much smarter than chimps. Look for the "The worlds 10 smartest animals". Parrots are number 1! They learn so much faster than chimps it is amazing. But, I do live with several parrots so I know how smart they are and can be a real challenge to live with. But the rewards are priceless.
mysweetybird

i tire out my baby ... ( 7 months ago by bearshare22)

i tire out my baby before bed lolz best way to put them in bed is to put a sheet over there cage and turn the lights off.... this can be trained

Aye, I've heard ... ( 7 months ago by VailBloodyClaws)

Aye, I've heard cockatoos and Macaws before. They can scream like hell was at their feet.
Cockatoos, in my experience, are very loving though.

This is a very good ... ( 6 months ago by debbieknd)

This is a very good video of a Cockatoo voice.
I have 3 cockatoos. 2 I have adopted and the other purchased. You should also show how they lov to CHEW CHEW CHEW wood..or anyhing
I have learned the hard way/ I run a small bird rescue in my home also. I kov my FID Kids
very much,,thank you

People dont ... ( 4 months ago by kkrraazzyy00)

People dont understand what is involved in a cockatoo or any large parrot.
They arent a PET at all. They are another child. They have to be a member of the family.
They need to be included in dinner, in play, in social visits outside the home, vacations... anything and everything. I only have birds because I work from home and have a lifetsyle in which I can
fully incorporate an animal as a family member. And they should be nothing less, because they are such social, intelligent animals.

I agree. Our ... ( 4 months ago by luvbrrdz)

I agree. Our Cockatoo did something similar - and ear-piercing peeping, for hours upon hours some days. Distractions would work, but we couldn't stand there and handle her all day long. Lots of the time, as soon as we would step away again, she would start back up. Ignoring the noise (to avoid giving her "positive reinforcement" did not work either. She could honestly do it all day long. Some days we were fortunate, when she would play with the toys provided her, or if we could more time.

Did you find ... ( 3 months ago by DruAlbaToo)

Did you find someone capable of adopting Romeo? Gringa is 13 & would love a partner, but I don't know that we could handle TWO of them. Oh, Romeo is beautiful! He seems well adjusted and loving. (yes, for those who have never owned a cockatoo, the fact that he screeches for only a few minutes before bed is VERY WELL adjusted) I say all this as my Gringa screeches because my husband went upstairs and left her on her rope for a moment. Such a needy bird. She is our baby!

Thank you! I love ... ( 1 month ago by metittiger)

Thank you! I love my Umbrella and know most people are not cut out to take care of him!

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