Who wouldn’t want to have a bird that likes to cuddle and has a pink mohawk? The mollucan cockatoo may be a lot of work to care for, but the pay back can be priceless.
What does a mollucan cockatoo look like?
A member of the parrot clan, mollucan cockatoos are large, stunning birds. With whitish salmon feathers and deep pink crest and under-feathers, the birds reach about 20 inches when full grown. Some mollucan cockatoos may also have yellow or orange feathers on its crest and tail. The mollucan cockatoo has friendly, round black or brown eyes and a large black or dark grey beak.
How do I care for my mollucan cockatoo?
Although magnificent, mollucan cockatoos are also very needy and the purchase of one must be well thought out. Like most birds, it’s a good idea to purchase one that has been raised in captivity with lots of human social interaction. The pink bird will cost a couple thousand dollars and countless hours of attention and love. And although demanding, the birds become very attached to their owner and can be a priceless friend. Mollucan cockatoos are known for their loving demeanor and fondness of cuddling.
Owners should be prepared to spend several hours of one on one time with their mollucan cockatoo each day. And that doesn’t mean sitting next to its cage. These large birds need lots of freedom outside of their cage and plenty of toys to keep them entertained and happy. While it might not be realistic for most people to provide large aviaries for their pet mollucan cockatoo, this is the best habitat for one in captivity. Mollucan cockatoos are very prone to plucking or pulling out their own feathers. This is a sign of distress, unhappiness and perhaps poor adaptation into captivity. One way to help keep your pet happy is to allow it plenty of space to move, spread its wings and enjoy life.
Because mollucan cockatoos can live to be around one hundred years old, providing your pet with a healthy life is essential. This includes good grooming and an excellent diet. It is recommended that you bathe your mollucan cockatoo once a week in order to keep its dander in check. This large bird needs healthy, natural foods like fruits, vegetables and grains. Mollucan cockatoos may be a bit of a challenging pet, but if you’re up for the challenge, you may just gain a lifelong companion.
