Goffin2

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I have a Cinnamon GCC (Honey)
and a BCC (Conrad)AKA Connie
GCC (Jinx)
3x Goffin2 (Liam)(Mya)(Goose)
2x B&G Macaw (Cozzy)(Blue)
I am wondering if Goffins Cockatoos are handle able when you have a breeding pair? Please dont grill me, I am just asking a question.
 
I haven't had breeding G2s. But Ive had Macaws ,when they are not in their hormonal state. I was able to have a relationship with them. But let me add it was after a lot of work building their trust.
 
Ok good to know, I only ask because I am looking for a friend for my goffin and they are few and far between in Canada, and if I get a female and they happen to breed, I want to make sure Im not losing my cute little puff. Or Ill make damn sure I get another male
 
You can get another one but it doesn't mean they will get along just because it's a female! I have Willie and Lola, B&G Macaws, they do not like each other what so ever. Just remember IF they do breed, the male toos can get overly aggressive and sometimes killing the females. Not sure if that applies to Goffins but I know it does with Lesser Sulphur Crested, U2, M2, Greater Sulphur Crested, etc. IF you want to keep your boy not being aggressive towards you or another bird, best to keep him alone! Or in complete separate cages.
 
Most of the time, breeding or bonded pairs are a more interested in each other than they are their human companions. That's not to say all breeding or bonded pairs are mean or you can't handle them depending on the individual birds and how you interact with them, but you do loose that bond of being the closest "flock member" to your bird. Keep in mind, closely bonded birds interpret you as their mate, so when they find an actual mate or even another bird/pet/person/toy they interpret as a mate, you fall by the wayside at best, or they become outright vicious at the worst.

And MikeyTN brings up a good point. Some birds are like oil and water, and theres no guarantee they will mate or even like each other. My dad has had his male goffin for 39 years, and when he was a much younger bird, my parents apparently tried bringing home a female for him (they also have a closely bonded pair of amazons who are both friendly, and thought Alfie would also enjoy a companion of his own kind). Not so, he LOVES my dad and hates anyone who isn't my dad who gets even a millisecond of attention from him. He was intrigued by the female until my dad gave her some attention. Alfie immediately tried to kill her and they ended up having to return her to the petstore less than a week after they brought her home because even in separate cages, he would've gotten a hold of her at some point and done her in. Then there are bonded pairs like their male and female zons. Besides the occasional nip, they've gotten along for 40 years, you couldn't ever separate them they are that bonded yet are both still relatively friendly birds who enjoy human companionship as much as each others. Now, I don't know enough about toos to know if Alfie is just a special case, or if that's typical behavior, but IF you're looking for a second bird (of any kind) always have a backup plan in case they don't get along.
 
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My bird was with an u2 originally and the girl who had adopted him from his previous family gave the U2 to her friend. Liam loves absolutely everyone, no one is off limits. If your new your interesting. And every time he's any where, where there is another cockatoo he gets sooooooo excited, I think because he misses his U2 friend. He has met a few other goffins and they have always gotten along.

Im not looking to breed him, but if it happened I wouldnt be mad. The reason I am asking about the Goffins breeding behavior is because they are very different to all the other larger cockatoos. I also ask because if Im going to have an aggressive animal I will make sure I look for a male, right now I have the ability to get a young female. But this girl is 2000km away, as I said these birds are few and far between in Canada, so if I do go through with getting her I want to make sure that "IF" they do happen to breed Im not losing my little love all together.
 
That really depends on how old your boy is! The moment hormone hits it can be a different story.....By having another male, same issue, they would act like they're fighting for a mate. Then your forced to keep them as far apart as possible. And have to bring them out separately. Not saying there's not a chance they won't get along, but there's always that possibility that they won't. But the final choice is up to you.
 
Oh I completely understand that there is a 50/50 chance. My boy is 10 years old as far as Im aware, I may be his 4-5 home. The original owner I know about got him from a rescue and Im his 3rd home since the rescue. We are giving him all the love in the world, he just seems to miss having that bird companionship. I will post Liams youtube channel once youtube is fixed....
 

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