Small Cockatoo, like many parrots, are incredibly intelligent. They can be trained to do a variety of tricks. They can pick up new commands easily. However, they can also pick up bad habits quickly as well. One way to avoid bad habit development is to keep your Small Cockatoo entertained and moving. Exercise can help mentally and physically stimulate your bird as well as help him release excess energy. If they bird gets bored, he may start to develop negative habits such as picking at his feathers. These birds are also known to scream or screech for attention. If you do not “love” on your Small Cockatoo then he may start screaming until you do. Don’t give in or he will start associating attention with screaming and it will be hard to break him of that association. Talk with your vet Coon Rapids, MN to learn ways to discourage or break bad habits in your Small Cockatoo. For more details, click here.