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

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