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Overnight trip

thedogtor

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I took my bird on her very first overnight trip and she did so good! :cantwait:

We went a couple hours away to an Airbnb and she handled the trip and new environment like a boss, with myself and my friend along with our dogs and her bird as well. I’m so proud of her and now we can look forward to more adventures :heart2:
 

Sparkles99

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Wow! How did you transport her cage?!
 

thedogtor

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Wow! How did you transport her cage?!
I didn’t, I used her wingabago for transport and holding/sleeping, otherwise she was out. It was okay for a single overnight but it’s too small for any sort of longer trip. I have a custom built travel cage on order.
 

Shezbug

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Winnebago? Pic please?
 

thedogtor

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What kind of Cockatoo do you have?
I have a red tailed black cockatoo :xflove:


Winnebago? Pic please?
I don’t think I have a good picture of it but here’s a link. I use the wire door instead of the acrylic.

 

Jayced!!

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I have a red tailed black cockatoo :xflove:




I don’t think I have a good picture of it but here’s a link. I use the wire door instead of the acrylic.

OMG I was debating on getting one of those guys for a LONG time!! Ultimately decided in favor of the Palms (for now) LOL. but GOOOOOOD I STILL WANT A REDTAIL! SO JEALOUS!
I decided not to because my breeder was only selling the males right now... womp womp :wtf:

(If you're busy by all means feel free to not answer my million questions!)
What's your personal like experience owning one? How would you rate their personality? Is there any comparison to the white cockatoos in your opinion? I heard that similar to how the Palms are - they aren't screamy like their white counterparts, how does this hold up? If you had to pick, what would be the best and worst trait in owning them? (outside of the cost obviously)

If you don't mind me asking- Who's your breeder and what's your experience with them? What does their process look like?

Thank youuuuu!
 

thedogtor

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@Jayced!!

She’s only about a year old, but holy moly wildly different than the white cockatoos. I had a male U2 for 20 years that I lost last spring. I wanted another big bird and looked at various macaws, because I didn’t think I could do a cockatoo again but she stole my heart. I did as much reading up on the species as I could before committing to her and bringing her home.

Much quieter, much more independent than the white cockatoo species. She calls to me when I come home or if I haven’t been able to spend a lot of time with her that day, but she is overall very quiet. She mostly makes little baby honks but she does so quite a bit. It doesn’t bother me, but I am told that may diminish as she matures. Minimally dusty. My U2 was a bit atypical I think, but god is she destructive. I was warned before bringing her home. She’s destroyed more toys in 6 months than my U2 would in 2 years.

What I found most striking was the consistency in which people spoke of their personalities and behaviors. I expect a certain amount of variability within a species, but EVERYONE I talked to said the same thing about their red tails. Gentle, quiet, loving birds. Someone I spoke to summed it up beautifully: “These birds are nothing like their white counterparts…not as dusty, not as noisy, not as demanding, and sweet as can be. I wish there were more available for the pet trade as they encompass everything positive when it comes to companion parrot ownership.” I whole heartedly agree.

She really is the sweetest thing. I think the gentleness is her best trait. I can’t really think of anything negative right now, except that I do miss the crazy outgoing personality of my U2. She doesn’t dance or do any super crazy antics like he did, but she is goofy in her own way and makes me laugh still. So far she’s not a fan of people she doesn’t know, but I’m hoping that improves with time and socialization. She LOVES to learn. Highly trainable and excellent drive to work.

I got her from Parrot Stars. She was the first red tail they have put into a companion bird home. She was costly as you know, but I really would do it again. Someone told me there’s more than one reason that they are expensive, obviously they are a rare species in North America, but that there’s also literally not a single other species that can even come close to approximating their personality. If you want that, you have to pay for that, and I would agree. FWIW, Parrot Stars has one breeding pair and her sister is currently for sale! They double clutched this year so they may also have a 3rd chick coming to the store unless they choose to keep it as a breeder. They were excellent to work with, I flew out to meet her and then back to pick her up and drive her home. I was also recently back there with a friend who got a pionus from them, but before they brought up the new red tail baby from their FL facility. They just posted a video of her sister recently!

I hope that answers your questions, please feel free to ask anything else!
 
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