Write an article based on this "Expect your cockatoo to be messy. Be prepared for dust. Watch out for excessive chewing. Know that cockatoos are noisy and demanding."
Cockatoos can cause a mess around their cage. They need a lot of chew toys to stay occupied, and these can cause a mess inside and outside. They also have a tendency to toss food around, which can end up on the floor. It isn't uncommon to see pieces of wood, dust, shells, food debris, paper, or poop around a cage. You can use small handheld vacuum cleaners to clean up the debris thrown from the cage each day. Cockatoos produce large amounts of dust, and your home will get coated with it. The dust, also known as powder, is actually fine down feathers that break off and collect on the cockatoo, and eventually gets spread around your home. Because of this, you will need to use the vacuum or dust daily if you own a cockatoo. If you have allergies or asthma, a cockatoo may not be the right species for you. Placing an air filter in the same room as the cockatoo can help. Cockatoos love to chew. When they are out of their cage, you should watch them to make sure they do not chew up items in your home. They may chew up shoes, clothes, and furniture. Providing them with chew toys can help, but probably won't solve the problem. You may need to monitor your cockatoo closely when they are out of cage. Cockatoos are loud birds that don't mind using their voices. While they can learn to talk, they don't talk nearly as much as other species and may just screech and squawk. They are demanding and needy and will make a lot of noise if they are bored or not receiving a lot of attention.