Other foods can include nuts such as almondsĪ variety of vegetables such as corn, peas, soaked mung beans and leafy Someīreeders feed meat to their birds to supplement the protein requirementsĬorn, hulled oats, millets, milo, and wheat but restrict the amount Insects that can be found in local trees and gardens. Mealworm, crickets, commercially reared cockroaches as well as the In an aviary the birdsĬan be offered insects such as the larvae, pupa and beetle stages of the In the wild the Gang Gang cockatoo will eat grubs,Ĭaterpillars, moth larvae, saw fly grubs, beetle larvae and other Surplus berriesįrom many of these shrubs can be harvested and frozen for use later as This physical activity is necessary to help prevent bad habits such asįeather plucking which is common in Gang Gangs. Of physical activity and mental stimulation as well as a varied diet. Offered to the birds along with branches and fruiting bodies of theĬotoneaster and hawthorn bushes (Crataegus monogyna). Native foods include seeds of theĪcacia, Eucalypt and the introduced Pine species.Īnd cones of these trees and other suitable native plants should be Many breeders have theįood trays about 1 metre (3 - 3.5 feet) above the floor level. Some aviary birds have changed this behaviour and Natural perches will be chewed by the birds and may need to be replacedĭetails on the feeding of Cockatoos or read on for specific details for Natural branches can be used for perches.
This will entertain the birds, help minimize boredom and give the birds Suitable non-toxic leafy branches can be placed in the aviary for the birds to chew up. Wire is necessary, preferably galvanized weldmesh. The aviary shouldīe about 1.5 metres (5 feet) wide and about 2.1 metres (7 feet) high. Gang Gang cockatoos to be able to get adequate exercise. Level Of Knowledge Required: Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced / Specialist Breeders Only.ĭetails on the housing of Cockatoos or read on for specific details forĪn aviary of 5 metres (16 feet) long will allow
The hen has orange barring on the breast. They do best with a mate or in a group.īird has a bright red head and crest. Visit and feed in suburban gardens and parks. To loss of habitat and loss of suitable nesting hollows usuallyīird in captivity that can develop bad habits such as featherĮxperienced parrot breeder.
Including gardens and parks to feed on suitable trees and plants. Victoria) plus an introduced colony on Kangaroo Island inĪnd heavily forested areas.