The chick pictured here is slightly over two and a half months old. Baby cockatoos bathing Bathing is learned at an early age and is a must for good health and hygiene. Showering on a regular basis is a ritual practiced here at Leeward Coast Aviaires. Photo shows a combination of Citron and Lesser-Sulphur chicks showering on a large play tree in our play area. This activity offers the chicks the opportunity to socialize and preen one another.
All cockatoos are naturally very powdery which is a sign of a healthy bird.
Baths also enables the bird to keep it's feathers in excellent condition. Citron cockatoo at 4 months The Citron baby pictured here is nearly 4 months old. She is very active and inquisitive and loves quality interaction with humans. Cockatoos are very affectionate birds and thrive on attention. They need to be brought out of their cages every day to play on a seperate play-pen or tree and be with their human companions.