itzbekaboo
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Hello my fellow Too parents. I would like to introduce the newest member of my family,CJ,the 25 year old Umbrella Cockatoo. We took her in yesterday(07-01-15) Here's her story:
CJ was living in a travel size cage in a dark room with a free roaming Boa Constrictor snake. CJ began to self-mutilate to the point of bloody and bald. CJ was taken out of that situation by a couple,and she has lived with them the past 4-5 years. During that time,they fashioned a dog e-collar and put it around her so she wouldn't be able to pluck anymore. She has now grown back most of her feathers,although she will probably never be the same,she does look a little rough around the edges but she is so humble,kind and CRAVES attention. The couple decided they couldn't put enough time into her anymore,and reached out to people on Craigslist. I found her ad,immediately called, and to make a long story short,she is now being spoiled and receiving all the love a bird could ever want in my house. She desperately needs her groomed including her beak, once she gets comfortable enough,hopefully won't take too long, I will be immediately taking her to get her cleaned up,and a vet check.
CJ was living in a travel size cage in a dark room with a free roaming Boa Constrictor snake. CJ began to self-mutilate to the point of bloody and bald. CJ was taken out of that situation by a couple,and she has lived with them the past 4-5 years. During that time,they fashioned a dog e-collar and put it around her so she wouldn't be able to pluck anymore. She has now grown back most of her feathers,although she will probably never be the same,she does look a little rough around the edges but she is so humble,kind and CRAVES attention. The couple decided they couldn't put enough time into her anymore,and reached out to people on Craigslist. I found her ad,immediately called, and to make a long story short,she is now being spoiled and receiving all the love a bird could ever want in my house. She desperately needs her groomed including her beak, once she gets comfortable enough,hopefully won't take too long, I will be immediately taking her to get her cleaned up,and a vet check.
Glad you'll be taking her to a vet to attend to that beak and see if (what) medical attention she may need. I know she is still settling in, but just an FYI, that beak is likely a result of not having enough to chew up. I'd suggest getting her some big wood toys as soon as she'll accept them to get her chewing. Parrots are like beavers, they are made to chew wood and if they don't, the beak becomes overgrown. It will also help keep her entertained (self rewarding/self entertaining is SO important to teach a too!). Keep us updated on her progress/how the vet visit goes.
