Cockatoo blue eyed Health Information

Blue Eyed Cockatoos may be fussy about food. Since they enjoy a wide variety of foods, it can be a constant test of trial and error to find the foods that each specific bird will eat. A good diet should consist of approx. 80% vegetables, pasta, fruits, meats, nuts, grains, etc. The remaining 20% should be a good commercial pellet diet or a healthy seed mixture. Avoid seeds high in sunflower and safflower, as these are very fatty and not terrible healthy.

This species requires a daily shower. If a full shower cannot be given, they should at least be spray. This needs to be done to keep dust levels down, and feathers clean. This is reported to help prevent feather plucking which can be a problem in this species.

Like other Cockatoos the Blue Eyed Cockatoo requires a significant amount of time and attention. Neglect will usually result in feather plucking and other forms of self-mutilation

Breeding
Breeding in captivity is virtually unknown. This species breeds in mating pairs, and usually mate May and October. A nest box measuring 40 x 40 x 100 cm is recommended. After mating, the female will lay to one or two eggs, which will hatch in about 28 days. Hatchlings usually fledge by their tenth month.