Goffin Cockatoo:

How To Raise A Healthy Goffin Cockatoo.

In order to raise a happy and healthy Goffin’s Cockatoo, and have a happy and healthy household, it is imperative that you provide your Goffin’s with a proper environment and proper nutrition. An ideal environment consists of a cage, toys, sleep, and diet. Let’s take a look at each of these individually.

Goffin Cockatoo Cage size.

Goffin’s generally grow to about 9-12 inches long and around a pound in weight. Not a large bird by any means but not a small bird either. This means that a tiny little lovebird cage isn’t going to work. Not only will it not be big enough for your Goffin’s cockatoo, they are special birds with special needs. While the minimum cage requirements of two feet long by three feet high and two feet wide the common rule is “Bigger is Better.”

Goffin Cockatoos love to climb, play, and they’re natural acrobats. A cage that gives them room to hop about, explore, to learn and to play gives them the freedom to be happy and healthy Cockatoos.

Other cage considerations include the space between the bars. Too much space and your Goffin can sneak out or get their heads caught. The material of your cage is extremely important. Choose the wrong material and you can poison your bird.

The safest and the most durable bird cage material is stainless steel. It is extremely easy to clean up. Stainless steel is also the costliest cage material, however it will last a lifetime. Now if stainless isn’t in your budget you can still purchase a steel cage coated with a non-toxic paint.

One critical thing to look for in a cage is how the door opens. The best, and safest, type door is a door that opens like a drawbridge over a moat. Do not purchase a cage with a guillotine style door they are very dangerous.

Also look at the cage shape – rectangular is best and whether the cage has wheels – helpful if you’re going to move the cage at night. One last thing, make sure the cage has a wire floor that allows your Goffin’s waste and spilled food to fall through on a tray below. This will help keep your bird’s cage clean and your bird healthy.

Goffin Cockatoo and their toys.

Goffins are highly intelligent birds and they absolutely need toys. Toys are not only important to give your Goffin something to chew on and they REALLY need stuff to chew on, toys are there to entertain, and to stimulate your Cockatoos problem solving abilities.

Vary the types of toys you offer your Goffin’s. Offer them toys that are wooden, toys that are colorful, toys that make them think, toys that make sounds, and toys that you can hide food in.

Vary the ways your Goffin can interact with their environment. Hang toys from perches and from the ceiling. Place them in climbing branches. Set them on the floor of the cage. Give your Goffin a variety of perches too. Perches of varying sizes, shapes, and textures will help keep your Goffin’s feet healthy.

Your Goffin’s Cockatoos Diet.

Good news! Goffin’s are not usually picky eaters. The foundation of a healthy Goffin’s diet is based in organic pellets. There are many good brands available. Just ask your avian veterinarian if you have questions. Additionally, try to feed your Goffin’s the plain colored pellets and not the colored ones. The colored pellets generally have sugar added and your Goffin’s definitely doesn’t need sugar. We highly suggest you try our completely Organic Pellets.

Every Goffin needs plenty of fresh fruits and veggies every day. Green leafy vegetables, broccoli, apples, bananas, melon and so on are all excellent foods. Don’t worry, your Goffin’s will tell you if they like the fruits and veggies you’re giving them. Seeds and nuts, while they are a tasty treat, are just that – a treat.

Due to the high fat content they are not good for your bird in large quantities. Save them for training sessions. Avoid avocado, chocolate, alcohol and caffeine because these are toxic for all birds. Make sure your Goffin’s gets plenty of natural sunlight to stimulate the production of vitamin K and speak with your avian veterinarian about supplements.

When your Goffin’s has a proper environment, you’re one step ahead of any potential behavior issues, illness, and general unhappiness. A healthy Goffin’s is a happy Goffin’s and a happy Goffin’s is one of the best things in the world.