![]() have a family member willing to adopt your bird, or b. He is the only original animal member of the Brookdale Zoo who is still alive!Īre you willing to make a lifetime commitment to this bird for 40+ years? Are you willing to have this commitment be passed down to your children and potentially your grandchildren? When you adopt, if your bird outlives you they are always welcome back to the rescue but you should have a talk with your family as you age to assure that your bird will be taken care of. And don't forget Cookie the 81 year old Major Mitchell Cockatoo. There was also Duster, the 89 year old Umbrella Cockatoo, who had been passed around for decades and finally landed in a rescue.his old trainers recognized him and gave a detailed history on his many years. That doesn't mean there aren't birds who surpass this! We have old man George here but in 2014, a Sulphur Crested Cockatoo celebrated his 100th birthday! He had outlived his owner and is living in a sanctuary in Hobart where he can live out his days in peace. The reason they are used in seed mixes is because they are cheap and easy for the manufacturers to buy.Ĭockatoos are known to live between 60-80 years. We oppose the breeding and selling of parrots through pet stores, bird. We provide education and support to parrot guardians and the general public. ![]() ![]() Through our adoption program, we strive to place parrots in new loving homes. These sunflower seeds are fillers and the bird will become full and ignore the healthier parts of the mix such as fruit. Greyhaven Exotic Bird Sanctuary is a non-profit society whose purpose is to provide rescue and protection for parrots. This is due to the fact that most parrots will pick out the sunflower seeds which have low nutritional value unless sprouted. Sunflower seeds and the generic parrot seed mixes offer little to no nutritional value. The results were gruesome and his vet care is very extensive. Microwaves create hot spots in food which can be dangerous to birds.Little George the Moluccan Cockatoo came into the rescue with severe crop burn from eating food that was too hot. You can make a large "chop" once a week or every couple week and freeze daily portions or you can start eating lots of fruits and veggies yourself! Keep in mind: nothing fried, no use of oils other than certain safe ones such as coconut oil, and most importantly NO microwaving or giving a bird too hot foods. into coordinating what a bird needs and others use special recipes called "chop" that are great for parrots. Some people integrate what they are eating for breakfast, dinner, etc. A cockatoo should be provided with a pellet diet at all times and also offered things like fruits, vegetables and other staples that will account for 50-60% of their diet.
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