What Do Cockatoos Like To Play With?

Published on Jan 28, 2022 by Bilal Qamar

Last Updated on March 3, 2022

Cockatoos are very social and active parrots, and they do not want boredom in their lives. They need a lot of attention, and if they do not get it in a proper way, they begin to do self-destructive behaviors and scream a lot. So, in order to prevent your cockatoos from this behavior, you can give them their favorite toys and indulge them in tricks. 

Cockatoos like to play with different toys, games, and tricks; they are jolly parrots and want the fun all the time. Cockatoos like shiny and colorful toys; they also like to do adventures by playing different games. Different tricks and games can be played with them. 

They really love to climb from one toy to another, and in this way, they do adventures. Cockatoos also learn from their owners’ wonderful tricks and dance moves. If the owners do some dance steps in front of them, they start to copy them and enjoy their tricks. 

Games and tricks can be taught to your cockatoos, and once they memorize them, they do it by themselves. Cockatoos also like to play with their owners when they read storybooks; they make super cute expressions and have fun. This article will describe these things in detail. 

Cockatoos like to play with Colorful and Interesting toys:

Cockatoos love to play with interesting toys that come in a variety of colors, shapes, and sizes. Playing with toys not only makes them happy but will also exercise your cockatoo mentally and physically. This exercise and play keep your parrots active and keep them out of trouble. 

Their toys must be safe and chemical-free to break into pieces, such as natural, bleached, and unpolished cotton swabs. You can force them to play with the rope in different ways, such as tying a knot in the rope and seeing if your cocktail can untie it. 

Give him untreated wooden toys that they can chew on because they love to chew wood. Cockatoos like toys that have moving parts, such as puzzles, but you may need to show them how to play first. Always work happily and enthusiastically when showing them a new toy, and your pet will also find the toy interesting. 

Cockatoos like to play with Colorful and Interesting toys

Cockatoos alos love to play with homemade toys. Clean and move Cockatoo’s toys around the cage at all times, as well as introduce new toys to avoid boredom. In this way, they remain busy and avoid self-mutilating behaviors.

Also Read About: How To Make Cockatoo Toys?

Cockatoos like Adventures Games:

Cockatoos are loving and social parrots, and it is important to spend time with your feathered friend. Interactions with them develop their social skills and keep them engaged, as well as help build a stronger relationship with you. Cockatoo likes to play dress-up games of any object. 

You can use doll accessories, such as hats or caps, and play games with your parrots. You can put these little hats on their heads and pretend that your cockatoo is a cowboy, a superhero, or a handsome prince, something that fascinates your pet.

Cockatoos like to play active games, for example, allowing your pet to keep their brains busy and encouraging them to play catch with you. Toss them a small ball and insist that he throw it back to you and then reward him. You can also complement them several times in the first place so that they understand that they have to return the ball. 

Try to make your cockatoo habitual of playing independently. Cockatoo likes to play gym and climb toys and do the adventures, and they like adventure games. So, you can make them busy and active by teaching these games, and then they will play independently. 

Reading books fascinates your Cockatoos:

Cockatoos like the attention of their caretakers, and when their owners read storybooks, they become so happy. They think that their owners are paying attention to them, and they enjoy their movement of hands and expressions while reading. 

Reading books can calm you down when your cockatoos feel sad. When you read books with emotion and pay attention to them using interesting facial expressions, it really fascinates your cockatoo. While reading, act excited during the interesting parts and show emotions in the emotional parts of the book.

Reading books fascinates your Cockatoos

Because they do not understand the words but understand the feelings and the movements of the body, they do not bother about the story, and whether it’s from children’s storybooks or newspapers, they merely enjoy their owner’s actions and gestures. 

Cockatoos Like to Play Different Tricks:

You can teach your cockatoo many tricks and have good learning skills. They can imitate and perform many silly and cute tricks. They can learn to dance by flapping arms, kicking around their legs, as you do, and singing to music. When you dance, repeat the words “dance” so that they become familiar with the term and the emotions that accompany it. 

If you think your cockatoos are enjoying and excited, you can take them to your dance party. After teaching them, it is possible that they can dance with you at your command. They really like to play tricks because they feel that their owners are enjoying their acts. They can perform many tricks with colorful fruits.

Similarly, if they learn the trick, they can dance when you just say dance. You can also teach them many different tricks, such as allowing them to touch your fingers with their wings and teaching them to give you high fives with their feet or wings.

Cockatoos love to Play With Their Owners:

Cockatoos like to play with different games, tricks, and shiny toys, but they love to play with their owners. They enjoy the company and talk of their caretakers, and they really feel excited when they see their owner coming towards them. 

Cockatoos love to Play With Their Owners

Moreover,  their owners dance or sing in front of them; they try to copy their actions and mimicking their words and feel happy. Cockatoos also feel the emotions of their owners, and when they get appreciated by their caretakers, they do the task again and again in order to please them. 

Conclusion:

Cockatoos are active and energetic parrots, and they like to play with different toys, tricks, and games. These parrots love to listen to reading books and sing with their owners. They enjoy different games and playing tricks which are mentioned in the article. You can also give them handmade toys because it is a great responsibility to provide them with safe, chemical, and germ-free toys. They like to play with many things, but more specifically, they like to play with their owners the most. 

Bilal is an aviculturist who loves to write in free time. His personal experience with bird care and breeding enables him to share valuable tips. So far, he has contributed more than 100 blogs to this site. His goal is to promote bird-keeping and save endangered species.

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