 Phoenix at 30 days |
 Phoenix at 34 days |
Phoenix the Red Tail Black Cockatoo. Phoenix was incubator hatched and handraised from the egg by his breeder. He came to me at a month old and from that very first day it was magic. Phoenix weaned early for his breed, which I'm sure can be contributed to the fact he thinks he is human and much prefers to eat what we eat, when we eat. But he still, to this day, enjoys a spoonful or two of formula.
Phoenix celebrated his 1st Hatchday on the 24th May 2002, and yes, he received presents of lots of wooden toys. Which I might add, lasted about a week before they were reduced to toothpicks. The wonderful even temperament of a Red Tail Black is something to behold. The unabashed affection and closeness he craves is like no other bird I have met and I am rewarded tenfold with his love. Not to say he isn't independent, he is, very much so. But given his way he would rather be attached to you (or anyone, for that matter) like a velcro bird. He literally is one in a million.Megs & the Flock from Down Under
