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Care in Captivity

Pet Suitability:
Hand reared birds gentle and affectionate, but demanding.

Captive Status:
Fairly common

Longevity:
40-60 yrs

Housing:
Walk-in aviary, minimum length 4.5m (14.7 ft).

Enrichment:
Chewable objects - sterilized pine cones, fir, pine, willow or elder branches, vegetable tanned leather items; hard plastic puzzle items, food finders, push and pull toys, different size perches, socialization. Enjoys bathing so provide overhead misters or use spray bottle.

Nest Box Size:
75cm (29") high, 60cm (23.4") in diameter, barrel shaped.

Clutch Size:
2

Incubation Time:
28 days

Fledging Age:
15 weeks

Hatch Weight:
16-20g (0.5-0.7 oz)

Peak Weight:
896-943g (31.4-33 oz)

Weaning Weight:
822g (28.8 oz)

Link to Specialist Club:
http://moluccancockatoo.org/

Captive Projects:
http://www.cstwp.co.uk/moluccan.html

More Info Sites:
http://www.birdsnways.com/cockatoo/articles.htm

http://www.avianweb.com/moluccancockatoos.html