Major Mitchell’s Cockatoo
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I'm no expert but I believe they're not the easiest to breed in captivity. The local bird shop to me had a seemingly lovely MM2 for a while who was was apparently an ex-breeder bird who had been 'retired' after inflicting serious injuries on his two mates, and according to the guy in the shop that's not entirely uncommon with this species. I was really taken with him but with a female cockatoo of a more delicate species already in the house I reluctantly concluded that, as adorable as he was to humans, he wouldn't be a sensible addition to the family.
Why do you want to breed them?
Why do you want to breed them?
Biceps, you might want to contact a Major Mitchells breeder rather than go by unsupported information.....
Here are several links you might find interesting reading, one is a PDF from a well known avian vet & bird breeder:
about
www.susanclubb.com/pdfs/mmcock.pdf
Major Mitchells Cockatoo -
Pet Parrots 101 - Cockatoos Breeding
Good luck.....
Here are several links you might find interesting reading, one is a PDF from a well known avian vet & bird breeder:
about
www.susanclubb.com/pdfs/mmcock.pdf
Major Mitchells Cockatoo -
Pet Parrots 101 - Cockatoos Breeding
Good luck.....
Mekaisto
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What country do you live in? The weather in your country will affect how your birds will breed.
(Also I think someone used spellcheck wrong, hehe - one of the articles calls them 'leaderboard' cockatoos instead of leadbeater)
(Also I think someone used spellcheck wrong, hehe - one of the articles calls them 'leaderboard' cockatoos instead of leadbeater)
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Intersting articles. Sounds like a species better left to experienced aviculturists. There's a few reasons in there why they're expensive and not real popular as pets.
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