How Do You Live With A Moluccan Cockatoo?
Consider whether you have adequate space before adopting a Moluccan cockatoo. Keeping it in a small, secluded cage would be cruel. Moluccans need and enjoy human interaction. They also need space to play and stretch their wings. At the very least, their cage should be twice their wingspan, and the bigger the better. Think about the time factor. Moluccans form strong bonds with their human companions. Leaving them without interaction can be emotionally devastating to them. Ask yourself whether you’re willing and able to spend time with it daily. If the answer is no, a Moluccan cockatoo is not the pet for you. Be aware that Moluccans have a wide vocal range. Their yells are capable of reaching up to 130 decibels. This means that neighbors would be able to hear them half way down the block. Determine whether your living arrangements are such that neighbors won’t mind the noise. Keep in mind that Moluccan cockatoos produce an extraordinary amount of a talc powder type of dust. A cockatoo t
