Angela aka Punkin

This is what we know:

Punkin is an Umbrella Cockatoo with a big personality and some very specific needs. She became overly bonded to her previous owner, which led to frequent screaming whenever she wasn’t allowed out or given attention. Pumpkin is assumed to be female, though she has never laid eggs, and she does hormonally pluck. She is over sexualized, so she must have firm boundaries, and handling should be limited to her head and feet to help break that cycle.

She enjoys playing with Mega Blocks and chewing on anything wooden. Punkin can be timid and a bit fearful when faced with new situations, so slow, gentle introductions are best. She doesn’t appear to have a preference for men or women, but she does need a confident, consistent owner who can provide structure and avoid reinforcing unhealthy behaviors. The owner’s son was able to carry her around, so she can bond positively when handled appropriately.

Punkin’s ideal home will be with someone who understands cockatoo body language, can respect her limits, and is committed to helping her feel secure without fostering over-dependence.

Age: Unknown

Sex: Unknown

Prefers: Not sure it matters

Other Bird Aggressive? We haven’t allowed this bird to interact with other for their safety.

Cage Aggressive? No. She’s more nervous.

Adoption Fee: $1000

Cage Available: Affordable used cages available to purchase starting at $100-to 250 up to 1000.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:
None

***Information that is universal to every bird:

1) Birds are typically not family animals. They usually choose a favorite and at best you can expect them to tolerate everyone else.

2) Birds are not great with kids, dogs, other birds, and are not cuddly with everyone, nor can they really be trained to be. Birds are flock animals, who are social creatures that need to be in a communal area where they can see the rest of the family, or you may eperience serious vocalization and behavior problems. We’ve never met a bird who is great with kids, but we have met kids who are respectful of birds.

3) Birds bite. But, you shouldn’t “take the bite”. If you’re getting bit, you haven’t earned the trust of the bird, and are pushing the bird past his/her limits. You must figure out what the bird needs, and make what you’re asking of the bird more attractive than what they are already doing.

4) Birds are not “dominance” based creatures. Your only option for birds is to earn their trust. If they are, say…on top of a cage and don’t want to come down, that is where they feel safest, not a dominance thing. They are not trying to exert dominance, they just don’t want to come down. Your job as a parrot owner is to figure out what you can do to help them trust you, and whatever you are asking to be more attractive than what they are already doing.

5) NEVER send money over the internet for adoption with any individual or organization for the adoption of an animal you have not met in person. That is almost always a scam.