TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Chapter One: Introduction 1
- Chapter Two: Meet Cockatoos 2
- Facts about Cockatoos 3
- Quick Facts 5
- Cockatoos in History 6
- Popular Types of Cockatoos 8
- Chapter Three: Cockatoo’s Requirements 12
- Pros and Cons of Cockatoos 13
- Cockatoos Behavior with Other Pets 14
- Ease and Cost of Care 15
- Initial Costs 15
- Monthly Costs 18
- Chapter Four: Tips in Buying Cockatoos 22
- Restrictions and Regulations in United States 23
- Permits in Great Britain and Australia 25
- Practical Tips in Buying Cockatoos 25
- How to Find a Cockatoo Breeder 26
- Local Cockatoos Breeders in the United States 27
- Local Cockatoos Breeders in Great Britain 36
- Selecting a Healthy Cockatoo 36
- Chapter Five: Maintenance for Cockatoos 38
- Habitat and Environment 39
- a.) Ideal Cage Size for Cockatoos 39
- b.) Cage Maintenance 40
- Diet and Feeding 47
- a.) Nutritional Needs of Cockatoos 48
- b.) Types of Food 48
- c.) Toxic Foods to Avoid 56
- Handling and Training Cockatoos 57
- a.) Trimming Your Cockatoo’s Nails 60
- Basic Cockatoos Breeding Info 65
- The Cockatoo Breeding Process 66
- Hybridization of Cockatoos 69
- Chapter Six: Keeping Cockatoos Healthy 80
- Common Health Problems 81
- Recommended Tests 96
- Signs of Possible Illnesses 97
- Chapter Seven: Cockatoo Checklist 100
- Basic Information 101
- Cage Set-up Guide 102
- Nutritional Information 103
- Breeding Information 103
- Do’s and Dont’s 104
- Index 116
- Photo Credits 122
- References 124
