Description

Adult Female Umbrella Cockatoo for Sale – Kessy

Meet Kessy, a beautiful 5-year-old female Umbrella Cockatoo available from Exotic Parrots Aviary.

Kessy is offered for $1,300 USD and is described as DNA tested, hand tamed, weaned and cage trained. She is being offered as a companion bird for an experienced and committed parrot home prepared to provide the daily interaction, enrichment, nutrition and veterinary care required by this intelligent and highly social species.

The Umbrella Cockatoo (Cacatua alba) is recognized by its striking white plumage and distinctive fan-shaped crest. The species is known for its intelligence, strong social bonds and affectionate interaction with trusted caregivers.

Kessy – Product Details

• Name: Kessy
• Species: Umbrella Cockatoo
• Scientific name: Cacatua alba
• Sex: Female
• Age: 5 years old
• Price: $1,300 USD
• DNA tested: Yes
• Hand tamed: Yes
• Cage trained: Yes
• Weaned: Yes
• Health status: Reported in good health
• Diet: Quality formulated parrot pellets, fresh vegetables, suitable fruits and controlled amounts of seeds and nuts
• Personality: Social, affectionate, intelligent and curious
• Temperament: Interactive, energetic and people-oriented
• Companion type: Adult companion cockatoo
• Documentation: Available documentation provided with the bird as applicable

Meet Kessy – Female Umbrella Cockatoo for Sale

At 5 years old, Kessy is a mature companion bird with established development and training. She is hand tamed, cage trained and fully weaned, providing a foundation for continued interaction and positive-reinforcement training in her new home.

Umbrella Cockatoos are highly intelligent and can learn routines, behaviors and interactive activities. They benefit from daily mental stimulation through training, foraging, toys and supervised exploration.

Because individual parrots have different personalities, prospective owners are encouraged to ask about Kessy’s current handling routine, behavior, favorite activities and interaction preferences before purchase.

Umbrella Cockatoo Temperament

Umbrella Cockatoos are known for being intelligent, social, affectionate and highly interactive. They can form strong bonds with their caregivers and often enjoy close human interaction.

However, their affectionate nature also comes with significant care responsibilities. They need regular social interaction, mental stimulation and opportunities for exercise and enrichment. Insufficient stimulation can contribute to undesirable behaviors such as excessive vocalization or feather-destructive behavior.

Umbrella Cockatoos can also be very loud, so prospective owners should consider their living environment, neighbors and ability to accommodate normal cockatoo vocalizations before bringing one home.

Kessy’s Personality

Kessy is offered as a hand-tamed female Umbrella Cockatoo with cage training already established.

Her new family should continue her socialization and training through calm, consistent interaction and positive reinforcement. Useful activities can include:

• Step-up training
• Target training
• Foraging activities
• Puzzle toys
• Safe chewing materials
• Supervised out-of-cage exercise
• Interactive play

Providing opportunities for independent play is also important. Umbrella Cockatoos are extremely social, but teaching a companion bird to entertain itself can help establish a healthier daily routine.

Diet & Nutrition

Kessy is fully weaned and can continue eating a balanced diet suitable for an adult Umbrella Cockatoo.

A nutritionally balanced diet should generally use a quality formulated pellet as an important dietary foundation, supplemented with fresh vegetables and appropriate fruits. Seeds and nuts should be offered in controlled quantities rather than forming the entire diet, since excessive calorie-dense foods can contribute to weight problems.

Suggested Diet

Kessy’s routine can include:

• Quality formulated large-parrot pellets
• Fresh vegetables and leafy greens
• Suitable fresh fruit in moderation
• Controlled amounts of appropriate seeds
• Nuts as occasional treats or enrichment
• Fresh, clean drinking water every day

Any significant dietary change should be introduced gradually and discussed with an avian veterinarian when appropriate.

Cage Training & Housing

Kessy is cage trained, but an Umbrella Cockatoo requires considerably more than simply a cage.

Her enclosure should be strong, secure and spacious enough to allow climbing, stretching and movement. Provide sturdy perches, bird-safe toys and destructible materials for chewing and enrichment.

Daily supervised time outside the cage is an important part of an Umbrella Cockatoo’s routine. These birds are physically active and highly intelligent, and they benefit from climbing, exploring, foraging and interacting with their caregivers.

The home should also be bird-safe, with hazards such as open windows, ceiling fans, toxic fumes and unsuitable household materials eliminated from areas where Kessy will spend time.

Health & DNA Testing

Kessy is offered in good health and is DNA tested.

DNA testing is useful for confirming sex, while a veterinary examination is the appropriate method for evaluating an individual bird’s current health. We recommend that every new parrot owner establish a relationship with an avian veterinarian and arrange an examination following acquisition.

Available DNA documentation, health records and other applicable paperwork can be discussed with prospective buyers before purchase.

Long-Term Care Commitment

Umbrella Cockatoos can be extremely long-lived companion birds, making ownership a substantial long-term commitment. Captive individuals can live for decades with appropriate nutrition, veterinary care, housing, enrichment and social interaction.

Prospective owners should be prepared to provide:

• Consistent daily interaction
• Appropriate veterinary care
• A spacious and secure enclosure
• A balanced diet
• Regular enrichment and exercise
• Safe chewing and foraging opportunities
• Training and positive socialization
• A stable, committed home environment

Why Choose Kessy?

Kessy combines several desirable companion-bird qualities: she is 5 years old, female, DNA tested, weaned, hand tamed and cage trained.

For an experienced parrot owner looking for an adult Umbrella Cockatoo, Kessy offers an established foundation of handling and cage training while still providing opportunities for continued learning and bonding with her new family.

As with any cockatoo, prospective owners should make sure they understand the species’ substantial social, enrichment and noise requirements before purchasing.

Kessy – Umbrella Cockatoo for Sale

Kessy is available for $1,300 USD.

She is a 5-year-old female Umbrella Cockatoo, DNA tested, fully weaned, hand tamed and cage trained.

If you are interested in Kessy, contact Exotic Parrots Aviary or add to card to place your order for additional information and available delivery options.

Product Summary

Kessy – 5-Year-Old Female Umbrella Cockatoo

Kessy is an adult female Umbrella Cockatoo for sale, offered at $1,300 USD. She is DNA tested, weaned, hand tamed and cage trained, and is looking for an appropriate long-term companion home.

Price: $1,300 USD

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