Origin
The Galah cockatoo also know as rose breasted cockatoo occurs naturally in the whole continent of Australia. They are very abundant and can be seen in big groups in open fields. They have grown more abundant by human influences because they eat crops and make use of the cattle drinking ponds/wells. Galah Cockatoo for sale
This species occurs mostly in the open field and sleep in trees in this field. They do not live in forests. The Galah is most related to the white cockatoo species and corellas, but from all of them, it is the most distantly related. There are no other closely related species to the Galah. Check out the page about all the species to see the relatedness.
A Galah as a pet
A Galah is a nice bird to keep as a pet if you give it the proper care and housing. They are not very big, making it easier to give them a nice aviary or a big cage. Like all species of cockatoo, these birds are capable of screaming very loudly, but in practice, they do not do this as often as other species of cockatoo. Most Galah’s are not very cuddly birds (unlike e.g. Umbrella Cockatoos) but of course, there are individual differences. A Galah cockatoo is very playful and a little hyperactive. They really thrive well with another cockatoo as a companion.
They sometimes make loud, screaming noises in communication with one another and in just having fun. Most Crimson breasted Cockatoos (Galah’s) are not very cuddly birds, but this tendency may vary by individual. Galah cockatoo for sale can create a fairly high-pitched “Chet Chet” type sound in the wild. They make an even louder screech once threatened, when fighting, or when having fun. These birds are well-known as clever and can learn to talk, or even mimic people’s voices.
How to Care For a Galah Cockatoo
Rose breasted cockatoo for sale can tolerate variable temperatures but it should never get below freezing in their enclosure. Nail clipping may be required as will beak trimming if you cannot supply native pandanus nuts. These powder down parrots enjoy baths and should regularly get the opportunity to get wet. Molting is a steady process where the bird loses one to two feathers at a time.
Feeding should be with a high-quality pelleted diet with at least half of its diet consisting of fruits, nuts, and vegetables. Obtaining nuts from its natural environment can be very beneficial to your bird and help it keep its beak in good shape.
