If ya know anything about breeding Leadbeaters Cockatoos, you know of the high risk of the male killing the female. Well, I think I may have found a way to reduce that risk. First, Leadbeaters MUST have a very large flight with plenty of activities and distractions to keep Dad busy. It's already pretty common knowledge that you can't breed Leadbeaters in small enclosures. And here's my idea: Have a small flock of budgies in the flight. Provide plenty of cover for them to duck and dodge the larger birds. ...but this would provide a great outlet for Dad's protective instinct and aggression. He could chase the budgies around and hopefully leave Momma-bird alone.
I'm researching breeders as we speak to get on the wait-list for babies in spring 2008. If I'm lucky, maybe I can get a yearling pair.
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