Goffin Cockatoo

Goffin Cockatoo is one of the most popular and in-demand specie of parrots for its impressive beauty and intelligence. But what some fancy about them is their inexhaustible energy and sense for entertainment.

Truly, caring for Goffin Cockatoos (Cacatua Goffini), which hails from Indonesia and is considerably the smallest of its kind, is not very easy but once you know the tricks, you will learn to enjoy their company. This is because they can be aggressive one moment and gentle the next.

Biting and screaming are bad behaviors that can be irritating but this is only because they are afraid or neglected. Goffin Cockatoo are quite sensitive when it comes to receiving attention. At least six hours a day should be allotted to bonding with your Goffin pet to keep them from screeching and hurting themselves. 

However, Goffin Cockatoo are consistently playful and active. Their intellect allows them to learn basic to advance tricks aside from their innate dancing ability. Often, Goffin Cockatoos are seen hopping or doing acrobatic movements.

Diet is not a problem for Goffin Cockatoo. Fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds and pellets can be fed to them with a bowl of water always ready on the side.

With regard to reproduction, Goffin Cockatoo breed like other parrots.. They build nests near water, hatch at least two eggs and incubate them for 25 days or more. Young Goffin Cockatoos stay with their parents for another three months until they are strong enough.

When caring for Goffin Cockatoo, make sure that you provide a comfortable environment for your pet. Leave toys or put parrot perch inside the Cockatoo’s house so it has something else to do when you are not around. If possible, design the cage with leaves and anything the feels close to nature.