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Cockatoos are social birds and live in flocks. Umbrella Cockatoos live in flocks of 50 or more birds. These loud birds hiss when alarmed. Although you might not be too successful in training them to imitate human speech, they make very good pets. They are mild natured and affectionate but at the same time, need to be kept occupied at all times so that they don't Umbrella Cockatoo get bored or start plucking out their feathers. Umbrella Cockatoos are loud and if you don't pay them enough attention or properly train them, they can become moody and unmanageable. They have to be kept occupied at all times, as they might resort to mutilating their plumage if they become bored. They quickly learn to take advantage of their owners and get spoilt very easily. They don't like change, be it in their routine or in the form of an addition to the family.

Cockatoos' plumage emits a powder and need regular baths to keep the formation of this powder minimal. Many people are allergic to it and the installation of an air purifier or an ion charger in the room is necessary to control the powder. Umbrella Cockatoos make fabulous pets. They are intelligent, affectionate and good-natured. They are sometimes called Velcro Problems You Might Face Pet Quality Umbrella Cockatoo birds due to their tendency to stick to their owners. But owning them requires a commitment that cannot be taken without due consideration. They live long (up to 70 years) and require constant attention and care. If you've never owned a bird, you shouldn't start with an Umbie. They aren't suitable pets for children.

Umbrella Cockatoos have the potential to be very loud. They should not be kept as pets, if you are living in an apartment. They can be trained to scream at certain times of the day. The only constraints to cage size are your budget and the space you can make available. As far as the Umbrella cockatoo is concerned, the bigger the cage, the better. A cramped cage may make the bird so depressed that it could take to screaming and or self-mutilation. A cage 3 feet (0.9 m) x 3 feet (0.9 m) x 4 feet (1.2 m) high with 1 Voice Caging Umbrella Cockatoo inch (2.5 cm) x 1 inch (2.5 cm) 12 gauge welded wire should be adequate. However, if you can get a bigger cage, do so by all means. A flight cage will be ideal. Pick a place in the house where you want to locate the cage before you actually buy it. Umbrella Cockatoos need sunlight but should not be kept in direct sunlight. The cage should not be kept too high but on level with you eye. The room that houses the cage should be the busiest part of the house, as these cockatoos hate to be left alone.

Umbrella Cockatoos are active birds. They get bored easily if they don't have enough to do. And they are happy shredding wooden toys. Keep a good supply of toys. Rotate toys often, as these birds get bored with toys they become familiar with. You should also give them a cuttlebone or mineral block. They are a rich source of calcium and also prevent beak overgrowth. If let out of the cage, these birds must be under constant supervision as they are very curious and could get themselves into trouble. They could also chew your valuable furniture. Umbrella Cockatoo Feeding Your Umbrella Cockatoo can eat anything you eat but in small quantities. Ideally, you should feed them pellets, fruits and vegetables. In the wild, they feed on seeds, berries and nuts. You can give them whole nuts as they love to crack open the shell to extract the seed. Their beaks are specially adapted for this function. Pellets are a must as they provide your bird a balanced diet. You can give them all types of fruits and dark green and yellow vegetables. You can also give them food rich in proteins such as legumes, cooked eggs and grated cheese.

Occasionally, you can give the cockatoo cooked meat bones. However, seasoned meat or fatty processed meats are to be avoided. If your bird's diet is a variety of all that it should be eating, a supplement of vitamins and minerals is not required. As a matter of fact it is better to consult an avian vet before giving the bird vitamin supplements. An overdose of vitamins and minerals will do more harm than good. Umbrella Cockatoo About once a week you should sprinkle a little calcium on the bird's food. Although a calcium block should normally serve this purpose, these birds are famous for destroying calcium blocks.