| Title: | Captive Breeding for Conservation--and FUN! |
| Notice: | INTROS 6.X / FOR SALE 13.X / Buying a Bird 900.* |
| Moderator: | VIDEO::PULSIFER |
| Created: | Mon Oct 10 1988 |
| Last Modified: | Tue Jun 03 1997 |
| Last Successful Update: | Fri Jun 06 1997 |
| Number of topics: | 942 |
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I'm hoping that some of you bird fanciers out there can give me some
guidance around the ownership of a sulpher crested cockatoo. The
dilemma is that I'm living in an apartment complex that does not
allow pets. I had a female cockatiel but unfortunately lost her
this past summer. My landlord new about my bird and didn't say
anything about her, as a matter of fact, she said she wasn't a problem
unless she was extremely loud and bothered the other tenants.
With scooter gone I'm going crazy not having a bird around the place.
What makes matters worse is that I work part-time at the Fish Nook in
Acton, MA and was introduced to a gorgeous 3 year old female sulpher
crested cockatoo. I immediately took a sincere interest in the
possible ownership of "Ashley". She is the tamest, sweetest bird that
I have ever been exposed to. My boss at the Fish Nook is willing to
make me a super deal with Ashley. However, I have several concerns
about owning her in the apartment; namely the noice (screach) factor.
I have been watching her at the store for about a week now and she is
extremely quiet. Could it be that she is a "quiet" bird or is it
because she is accompanied with other birds? I have read as much as I
can on cockatoos' such as the dust, feeding, attention and am willing
to deal with that. The major one is the noise. Any input on other
cockatoo owners out there? I really would appreciate any feedback that
you may have to contribute?
thanks
Steve Desilets
DTN 297-6433
Node: Better::Desilets
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| 439.1 | when they are good, they are very very good, *but* | MEIS::TILLSON | Sugar Magnolia | Fri Oct 19 1990 10:20 | 22 |
Steve,
I have two 'toos, a Citron and an Umbrella. *Most* of the time, they
are the quietest birds I have - my Amazon, my GreyCheek, the finches
and the budgies - all of these make noise far more often than the
'toos. (BTW, the Umbrella was purchased from the Fish Nook; she's the
gorgeous sweet female that they/you had there before Christmas last
year.)
*However*, although they don't make noise frequently, both cockatoos
make noise reliably. At dawn and at sunset, they SCREAM. A noise to
curdle the blood. You can hear it two blocks away easy. It doesn't
last long (about 5-10 minutes) but it is so reliable you could set your
watch by it!!! And Casper, the Citron, will also scream from time to
time when he wants attention or pizza :-) Other than those times, they
are very quiet.
/Rita
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| 439.2 | Quiet is Probably Temporary Withdrawal from "Shock" of Change | CLOSET::COMPTON | Linda DTN381-0687 ZKO1-2/C21 | Fri Oct 19 1990 14:38 | 17 |
Hi Steve,
I suspect Ashley is quiet in the store because she is still in shock
from being taken out of her home and put in a retail store. No knock
intended here. I'm a customer at Fish Nook occasionally and it is one
of the nicest places around. But it is open to the public, random in
the level of activity (contrasted to a routine the cockatoo is used to
in its former home), and all the surroundings are different from what
it is used to. Imagine living in a rural town all your life and being
set down in Grand Central Station all of a sudden. Maybe an overly
dramatic example, but also maybe not so far off. The bottom line here
is: don't be misled by her quietness now. If Bill will let you, get
him to move her to the back room for a few days while you decide, so
she is the least traumatized possible when you get her (taking bets
that you will :').....
Linda
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| 439.3 | AND SCREAM THEY WILL! | SVCRUS::BUCCIERI | Mon Oct 22 1990 10:29 | 17 | |
I have a lesser sulpher crested cockatoo that is a semi-permanent
boarder and although he is sweet and has a wonderful vocabulary
he will "scream" when he doesn't feel that he is getting enough
attention. If you are an apartment dweller, I would ask you to
think hard about this acquisition. I have seen people attempt to
prevent their larger birds from screaming by covering the cage and
using other means of discipline. Screaming is a natural part of
the character and nature of birds. You may get lucky and Ashley
may really be a quite "Too" but I would give you 1000 to one odds
that this won't be the case. I am a regular customer of the Fish
Nook as well and Bill has always been fair in his dealings with
me. I might suggest that you ask him if you can take Ashley home
for a week or two to see how she adjusts to your environment. We
really owe it to our feather friends to give them a stable and loving
home.
I hope this helps.
Jim Buccieri
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