Hello All!
I am about to be a first-time Cockatoo owner. I am inheriting a very lively, loud, 18-year-old male sulphur-crested cockatoo from my grandfather who is getting to a point where he can no longer take care of his 'too. However, I do have a few questions and I have tried to navigate and find the answers on this forum already, but I cannot find any posts that fit my situation (I apologize if these are common questions. I am still getting the hang of this forum). So, a quick breakdown:
I am about to be a first-time Cockatoo owner. I am inheriting a very lively, loud, 18-year-old male sulphur-crested cockatoo from my grandfather who is getting to a point where he can no longer take care of his 'too. However, I do have a few questions and I have tried to navigate and find the answers on this forum already, but I cannot find any posts that fit my situation (I apologize if these are common questions. I am still getting the hang of this forum). So, a quick breakdown:
- My grandfathers 'too is named Cesar. I have not seen Cesar in over 7 years because I left my hometown for the military and no longer live in the same state.
- My grandfather is in the hospital and about to undergo a very intense heart surgery.
- He has left Cesar with a friend in apparently a very small cage which has led to Cesar plucking out a lot of his feathers. I have since told my mother that I will take Cesar because he does not deserve to be in such a stressful situation.
- I really would like for Cesar to remain in the family so my grandfather can come visit him whenever he would like.
- I am aware that Cockatoos are loud, require a LOT of attention, and will probably outlive me.
- I have 2 children (4 and 2), 2 large dogs, and 2 cats. I am not sure if that will be overwhelming for Cesar, or if this is dependent on the personality of each 'too.
- There is always at least one person at home during the day for Cesar to have constant attention/ companionship.
- We have plenty of space in our living room for a large cage (6 ft or more) and our budget allows for us to bring Cesar into our family.