They make sounds of various pitches when in flight, roosting or when disturbed. They also make low-pitched sounds while feeding or preening self or each other. As its name implies, the Little Corella is one of the smaller Cockatoos. For a single bird a cage 2 feet 9 inches (0.6 m, 23 cm) Voice Housing: Caging Little Corella cockatoo x 2 feet (0.6 m) x 4 feet (1.2 m) should do fine. However the birds seem to do well in pairs. As such, aviaries of 6 feet 6 inches (1.8 m, 15 cm) x 20 feet (6 m) are not unheard of. However, the size of cage you provide will depend on available space and money. These birds are not as good chewers as they are adept at making their way out of a cage. Therefore, cage strength is not as big an issue as cage security. Ideally Little Corellas should have an additional outdoor cage where they can be let out to take in fresh air and sunlight. Birds need vitamin D3 for the metabolism of calcium. Calcium is essential for healthy bones. As it may not always be possible for a captive bird to get its requirement of D3 from the sun's U.V. rays, it may be a good idea to install a full spectrum lamp inside the cage. The ideal location for the lamp will be opposite to the side that has the opening to the nest box. Lighting Little Corella cockatoo Temperature Perches and Toys Cage Maintenance If required, use an external heat source to keep the O birds heated to a temperature of 80 - 90 F (27 - O 32 C). Ensure that the bird is not subjected to any random temperature fluctuations. The cage should have a minimum of two perches of different materials. The perch they sleep on should not be made of concrete. You should also fill their cage with a variety of toys. Have a set of spare toys so you can rotate toys every two weeks. Cage hygiene and bird health are understandably linked. It is far easier to maintain cage hygiene than it is to nurse a sick bird. On a daily basis, clean the bird's feed and water bowls. Regularly clean the bottom trays and replace the litter to prevent bacteria and germs that can be very harmful to your pet. Once a week, wash all perches and toys.At least once a month, clean and disinfect the Cage. Little Corella cockatoo Feeding Diet Little Corellas aren't fussy eaters. A good balanced diet consists of a good pellet diet with plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. They can also crack hard nuts and this could also be a form of entertainment. Always store nuts in a secure bin that will keep the contents dry and safe from rodents. Rodent excreta can transmit diseases like Salmonellosis. Nuts and seeds are fatty and can make your pet obese if overfed. Give your bird carrots, lettuce, baby corn, spinach, boiled potatoes and chickweed. These are sources of additional nutrition. Use heavy feed and water bowls to avoid their being tipped over by the bird. Little Corellas feed in large noisy flocks on the ground. Their diet includes grass seeds, pine seeds, eucalypt, allocasuarina and banksias seeds. They also feed on gum nut, pine cones and Little Corella cockatoo allocasuarina cones. Little Corellas reach sexual maturity at the age of five. They can breed all year round (mainly from June to September) and the bonded pair mate for life. |