the right bird for me.?

Question

my dad is going to by me a bird, and i was thinking of a umbrella cockatoo but is that a good family bird? i have tons of other birds. and have room for a cage but i dont know if that is a good bird.

Answer 1

"Shaken Not Stirred" has it altogether on this one...please go to mytoos.com and research the sight from top to bottom.
After this, if you still want a Cockatoo, I suggest you begin positive reinforcement training immediately. It's not an easy subject to learn so if you are set on a Cockatoo, I suggest you begin immediately.

The following are good training websites:

http://www.birdsnways.com/

http://www.upatsix.com/

http://exoticpets.about.com/od/behavior/...

http://www.naturalencounters.com/parrot....

http://www.avianpublications.com/items/b...

http://www.pet-parrots.com/parrots/parro...

http://www.clickertraining.com/training/...

These are just a few websites. Positive reinforcement training is essential for a happy well-behaved bird with good manners.

Cockatoos are fabulous birds but they have their own way of doing things. There are certain characteristics you might not find appealing. Don't get me wrong, I love Cockatoos and have always thought of adding a Bare-eyed 'Too to my flock, but I know it wouldn't work.
I have African Greys with the demanor of a Senator...they'd respond with horror at the indignity of it all!
Just follow your heart, do your research and if you decide to get one, please adopt.
There are tons of 'Toos who need a home.
Please contact:
http://www.phoenixlanding.org/

http://www.aeras-parrots.org/

http://www.fosterparrots.com/

http://www.thegabrielfoundation.org/Home/

Do what you feel is right.
Good Luck!

Answer 2

Umbrella cockatoos are excellent birds, but they are NEEDY. They will get very, very attached to you and you must interact with them very often or they are prone to social anxiety diseases like feather plucking. If you cannot take your bird to work/school with you, and let it be a part of every part of your life, this is not the bird for you. Also, it is a long- time commitment, as these birds can live upwards of 80 years old! it is a HUGE responsibility, and he may outlive you.
I would hesitate before getting an umbrella (or any cockatoo). I think the commitment to be a truly responsible owner is greater than the commitment to be a human parent.
perhaps another choice you could look into would be an African Grey parrot? They are also very smart, of a comprable size, and will bond with you, but do not require the same level of attention on a daily basis. I had one myself and he was a delight. They can grow to be great talkers.
In any case, good luck!

Answer 3

Umbrella Cockatoos are fab, so are African Greys. Myself, I would love to get another bird and would choose a Galah. They are so cute, tame when you buy them and are the most gorgeous colours - pink and grey.

Answer 4

Cockatoo's are natural born show-offs. I know of one that loves nothing morethan an audience to applaud for him when he lifts his wings and crown. He stretches his neck and in his best imatative voice says "cockle doodle doo". He's also very affectionate and loves to snuggle, and oh so soft. They're great birds, a little loud, but so worth it.

Answer 5

no they need way 2 much attention. well if you have all those other birds why do u need more. Love the ones you have. Where are all your birds gonna go if somthing happens 2 you?

Answer 6

Ummm....you need to go to this site
http://mytoos.com/

.....oh, but make sure the volume is ALL the way up on your speakers, first....

By the way, they can live for 100 years, so I hope you will still want your too and be able to care for him when you are old, yourself...