Major Mitchell Cockatoo for Sale – Major Mitchell Cockatoo Adoption
Major Mitchell Cockatoo for sale, very playful and friendly, easy to handle and train. Comes with all health documents and hand feed. We ship within States and Canada, contact us now and get your dream bird. We also have with us the following cockatoo birds available, Best Rose-Breasted Galah Cockatoos, Yellow Tailed Black Cockatoo, Umbrella Cockatoo for Sale, Sulphur-Crested Cockatoo, Best Moluccan Cockatoo(Salmon Crested Cockatoo) and many others, just browse our available cockatoo parrots for sale list.
All Major Mitchell Cockatoo bird purchased through our site is covered with at least a 30-day health guarantee by the Bird Breeder. If you have questions about what is covered, please view the Law associated with your state.
Within thirty days of purchasing your new Birdie, you must take him/her to a licensed veterinarian for an examination. If the veterinarian determines, within 30 days of purchase, that your Bird is clinically ill or will die from an injury sustained or illness likely to have been contracted on or before the date of sale and delivery, you have the following options:
- Return the Bird for a complete refund.
- Return the Bird for a replacement Bird of equal value.
- Retain the Bird and receive reimbursement for reasonable veterinary fees, not exceeding the purchase price.
Buy Major Mitchell Cockatoos (Description)
The Major Mitchell cockatoo for sale bird is a high maintenance parrot specie and needs to be around people daily especially its owner to develop and maintain a healthy relationship. Major Mitchell cockatoo birds turn to bond with their mates for a very long time and will notice your absence if you are gone for a very long time, a lonely Major Mitchell Cockatoo will develop destructive habits like feather plucking, destroying furniture. Nevertheless, they are known to be very funny, energetic and affectionate making them the ideal companion.
These cockatoo specie are very intelligent and can be taught tricks like dancing or playing hide and seek using proper training routine. They can also learn to speak, or can at least whistle when they need the attention of their owner and can also show signs of jealousy when their owner is busy with someone else.
This bird can be distinguished from other cockatoo species from its pinkish-white color and a wide pink patches around the neck and on the underbelly. Male Major Mitchell cockatoos are brighter than the females, meanwhile the females have more orange crest. The males have brown eyes while females usually have reddish-pink eyes. Both sexes have gray feet and horn-colored beaks.
Caring and Feeding Habit
This medium-sized cockatoo birds feed on seeds, pellets, fruits and vegetables like oranges, apples, bananas, cabbage, kale, and carrots, feed them with rice, corn, chicken as treats. The Major Mitchell bird should be offered regular shower either in the bathroom or the sink to keep the bird fresh to prevent feather loss and skin diseases.
The Major Mitchell Cockatoo is a very strong chewers and can destroy a poorly constructed cage. Many can open cage latches, so locks or escape-proof latches may be necessary. It is advisable to get a walk-in cage (5 feet high) that is at least 4 feet long to allow the large bird plenty of room to move.
Major Mitchell Cockatoo Reproduction
When it is time to mate, the male major Mitchell Cockatoo attracts the female by parading on branches moving their heads up and down with their crests raised. Adult Major Mitchell birds mate for life and return to the same breeding position year after year. The females lay 3-4 eggs under a eucalyptus or Callitris trees. The holes are lined with bark that the birds strip from the trees using their beaks. Both the male and female incubate the eggs for a month and take shifts feeding the little one, who leave the nest at 6-8 weeks
Life Span
The major Mitchell cockatoo can live for about 80 years in captivity if it is well taken cared of. Owning this bird specie is a long time commitment as they can live for a long period of time.
Where To Buy Major Mitchell Cockatoo Online?
Have you been searching online for a reputable aviary store where you can find the best cockatoo parrots for your dream, then you are in the right place. Here at Feathered Grey Parrot Home we take pride in providing our customers with healthy male and female cockatoo parrots for sale like the Major Mitchell Cockatoo, Galah Cockatoo, Sulphur Crested Cockatoo, baby cockatoo parrots for sale and many other taking birds like the African grey parrot for sale, Macaw Bird and the Amazon parrot. If it is your first time visiting our website, here is a few guide on how you can go about purchasing your first feathered friend. It is quite simple to order as all you have to do is fill in the required information on the contact us page and click on submit, from there a member of our team will get back to you with more information on how the delivery and purchase process will be completed.
FAQ
The Major Mitchell Cockatoo is a medium-sized bird, and although generally similar to its close cousins, the Major Mitchell’s cockatoo has a few distinct and unique details. The adults reach an average length of 14 inches (35 centimeters) and can weigh up to 15 ounces (430 grams)
In general, cockatoos can be loud and incessant talkers. The Major Mitchell’s species is noticeably quieter and more prone to natural calls. They can be taught to say a few basic words and can mimic whistles or alarms. Their natural calls are not too loud; they make exotic chirps and high pitched alarm calls.
The Major Mitchell’s cockatoo (Lophochroa leadbeateri), also known as Leadbeater’s cockatoo or the pink cockatoo, is a medium-sized cockatoo that inhabits arid and semi-arid inland areas of Australia.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Major_Mitchell%27s_cockatoo
Although they’re not as large as other parrot species, cockatoos are the world’s loudest parrots. There are 21 different species of cockatoo, and none of them are considered quiet. The loudest cockatoo is the Moluccan, which has an average decibel range of between 120 to 135 decibels.
Source: https://www.allaboutparrots.com/how-loud-are-cockatoos/
For all their beauty, these birds don’t make the best pets because they tend to be aloof – and they often bite. They are also noisy; they rarely speak, but they are loud screamers. If you have your heart set on one, though, choose a female; she’ll be more docile, although not as common in the market as males.
The average price of a cockatoo is $2,000 to $4,000. Many cockatoos are rare, hence why they’re expensive
Source: https://www.allaboutparrots.com/average-cost-of-a-cockatoo/
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