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Would 2 cockatoos A Galah and an Umbrella be happy sharing same cage for periods. They will have own cage for private times. Can anyone help.
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If you're thinking where to keep your cockatoo cage, think of a place where people visit quite regularly. Since your cockatoo is very social, they are required to be kept in a room which is visited often. Also place the cage at eye level in an area which gets moderate sunlight.
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Most of the cockatoos do not require to be washed or bathed to maintain their hygiene. Cockatoos are extremely clean by nature and preen themselves regularly. Bathing is quite unusual for birds, as they do take care of themselves, but then it can be considered as owners preference. In their natural habitat, some cockatoos may like to get wet in the rain while some may fly for cover.
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The diet of the cockatoo mostly includes fresh fruits, vegetables, parrot pellets, large hookbill seed mix, etc. They are fond of eating fresh fruits. The type of fruit they eat the most cannot be determined because every cockatoo is different and the preference may vary. They may like to eat fresh corn, baked rice, cooked sweet potatoes, etc. Do not feed them avocado as they are toxic for birds.
