Feeding & Care
Do not feed
birds fruit seeds, avocados, chocolate, onions, apple seeds, uncooked beans, uncooked rice, alcohol or caffeine as these can cause
serious medical problems, and kill them!
A Goffin Cockatoo's diet should consist of 65% pellets, 30% fresh fruit & veggies, and 5% seeds or nuts.
They need a lot of social interaction both direct with members of your household, and indirect out of
cage time where they can see and be part of your "flock" .
They can be destructive, and loud which is why they need a variety of toys to keep
them mentally stimulated, and from getting bored which can lead to self mutilation.
They need a variety of different sized perches to help exercise, and stretch their feet.
Bio
Goffin Cockatoos offer all the great traits of other species of Cockatoos in a "smaller & easier to care for package" .
Appearance
The Goffin Cockatoo from beak to tail is 12 inches to 13 inches. Goffin Cockatoos are white with pink or salmon color
spots on either side of their beak, and the back of their crest.
Description
Cockatoos are wonderful loving, and affectionate parrots.
Goffins are playful, and very curious. The require, and desire a large amount of socialization.
Goffin Cockatoos are not for inexperienced or first time bird owners. They need an owner who has plenty of time to spend with them.
They live 30 to 40 years, and some even older due to modern healthier diets, exercise, and mental stimulation.
Goffin Cockatoos are not a parrot for first time bird owners, and a lot of thought, and consideration should go
into the idea of getting one for a companion bird.
