Are you aware that Black Palm Macaw is an expensive animal and that owners need to have CITES permit?
Can you commit to spending a lot of time and energy socializing with this pet?
Do you live in an apartment?
Do you or your family members have allergies?
Can you provide at least 10 feet long, 6 feet wide, and 6 feet high cage or an aviary?
Can you provide a varied, high-quality diet for a black palm cockatoo?
Do you have an exotics veterinarian that specializes in avians (birds)?
A black palm cockatoo can cost about $20,000, which makes them very expensive pets. These rare birds are a protected species, and all owners need to have CITES permit proving their origin.
To tame this species, the bird requires a lot of attention and consistent training. Owners should make sure that their bird is allowed a minimum of three to four hours outside of its cage each day so it can stretch its muscles, play, and socialize with them. Black palm cockatoos should not be left alone for more than eight hours a day. This species is not the right choice if you maintain regular obligations outside of the home for long periods.
A black palm cockatoo is not a good option for bird owners who live in apartments or condominiums. It makes very distinct, deafening calls, and you (and your neighbors) need to be able to tolerate loud noises to live with one.
The natural dust shed by this bird can coat the nearby surfaces and trigger allergies for those sensitive to dust or animal dander.
The black palm cockatoo requires a large cage that can accommodate flight and play. The cage should be at least 10 feet long, 6 feet wide, and 6 feet high. If you cannot accommodate a cage this size or an aviary, it is best to consider one of the smaller cockatoo species.
Black palm cockatoos can easily become overweight, so owners should carefully supervise their fat intake. Half of its menu should consist of high-quality pellets, and the other half should be fresh bird-safe fruits and vegetables. Owners should start by offering 1/3 cup of pellets and 1/3 cup of fruits and vegetables daily and increase the amount only when needed.
You can take care of a Black Palm Cockatoo!
Though it is a large bird, it is light for its size and prone to obesity in captivity. Other common ailments that can affect these birds include kidney problems, bacterial infections, and psittacine beak and feather disease (PBFD), a viral condition. All of these conditions should receive attention from a veterinarian who specializes in avians.
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Hi! I’m Sreten Filipović. I graduated from the Faculty of Agriculture at the University of Belgrade, with a master's degree in Environmental Protection in Agricultural Systems. I’ve worked as a researcher at Finland's Natural Resources Institute (LUKE) on a project aimed at adapting south-western Finland to drought episodes. I founded a consulting agency in the field of environment and agriculture to help farmers who want to implement the principles of sustainability on their farms. I’m also a founding member of the nonprofit organization Ecogenesis from Belgrade whose main goal is non-formal education on the environment and ecology. In my spare time, I like to write blog posts about sustainability, the environment, animal farming, horticulture, and plant protection. I’ve also published several science-fiction short stories.
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