Collection: Cockatoos

Buy Cockatoo Food - Species-Appropriate Nutrition for Crested Parrots

With their mobile crests, playful nature, and capacity for deep bonding, cockatoos are among the most fascinating parrots of all. However, anyone who keeps a cockatoo also knows: hardly any other group of parrots places such high demands on enrichment, attention, and a well-thought-out diet. In this category, you will find everything your cockatoo needs for a balanced menu, put together from decades of experience with many parrot species.

Not All Cockatoos Are the Same - Why the Species Determines the Menu

From their native habitats and body size to their temperament: the differences within the cockatoo family are vast, and this applies to their nutritional needs as well. Galahs (Rose-breasted cockatoos), for instance, originate from the arid grasslands of Australia, where they predominantly forage on the ground for grass seeds. They are considered particularly prone to obesity by keepers and avian veterinarians alike and require a strictly low-fat ration. Larger species, such as Sulphur-crested or Moluccan cockatoos, can tolerate a bit more energy in their bowl.

📌 The rule for all: Fresh vegetables and a moderate amount of fruit must be included daily, while energy-rich extras like nuts and sunflower seeds remain the exception. Because a one-size-fits-all recommendation quickly falls short here, we are happy to advise you individually on the right basic mix for your specific species. You can find an overview of all mixes in our Staple Food for Parakeets and Parrots category.

The Building Blocks of a Balanced Cockatoo Menu

A mixed diet consisting of several components has also proven successful for cockatoos: a high-quality seed mix for natural feeding behavior, a fixed portion of pellets for a consistent nutrient supply, and daily fresh food. The seed-fruit combination Hari Tropimix Large Parrots brings variety to the seed baseline. For phases with increased demands, such as breeding or molting, Tropican High Performance Formula Sticks are ideal. To facilitate a gentle introduction to pellet feeding, Lafeber Pellet-Berries pack pellets into chewing-friendly balls. As a natural seed supplement, we also offer milk thistle seeds.

Nutri-Berries - Food That Encourages Enrichment

Cockatoos are born foragers. In the wild, many species spend hours scratching at the ground to uncover seeds. This is precisely the behavior that Lafeber Nutri-Berries cater to: whole seeds and grains are bound into balls, forcing your cockatoo to work for their food piece by piece. We stock all five parrot varieties, ranging from Classic, Tropical Fruit, and Sunny Orchard to El Paso and the vegetable-focused variety Garden Veggy, which is an excellent choice for weight-conscious species like the galah.

Treats with Moderation

Unsweetened dried fruits like mango cubes, pineapple cubes, coconut cubes, or banana chips from our Dried Fruit range serve as perfect occasional highlights, as does the Nut & Fruit Mix for training rewards. Especially for species prone to obesity, the golden rule applies: treats must be earned, not just served. Hidden inside foraging games, they provide both a reward and enrichment at the same time.

Enrichment - Half of a Cockatoo's Life

No topic is as vital when keeping cockatoos as species-appropriate stimulation. These intelligent, crested parrots need daily mental and physical tasks for their mind and beak—otherwise, they will find their own, less desirable ones. A few proven ideas from our keeping practice:

• Shredding material instead of prohibitions: Natural bird toys meant for destruction channel their massive urge to chew. Providing items they are allowed to destroy protects your furniture and window frames.
• Incorporate foraging: Hide Nutri-Berries, dried fruits, or seeds inside cardboard boxes, paper rolls, and foraging toys. This turns their food ration into a rewarding daily challenge.
• Variety in the weekly routine: Rotate toys regularly instead of offering everything at once. Introducing something new triggers your cockatoo's curiosity time and time again.

We share in-depth practical knowledge on husbandry, enrichment, and nutrition in our webinars and seminars.

Cockatoo Food Selected by a Veterinarian - Direct from Achern to You

We have kept various parakeet and parrot species ourselves for decades and know the specific demands of cockatoos from personal experience. Every product in this category has been verified by us and tested on our own birds. You can find our veterinary clinic here: Dr. Bürkle, Eisenbahnstraße 32, 77855 Achern, Germany. From Achern in Baden-Württemberg, we supply cockatoo owners and breeders throughout Germany, Austria, and the entire EU. Your order will arrive quickly and carefully packaged.

Unsure which ration fits your cockatiel or cockatoo species best? We always have an open ear for you and your crested companion. Click here to go to our contact form.

Order Cockatoo Food Online - For an Active Cockatoo Life

Whether you need pellets, Nutri-Berries, Tropimix, or healthy treats from our Dried Fruit selection: put together your cockatoo's menu now. They will thank you with a raised crest, excellent physical condition, and that infectious joy of life for which cockatoo owners love their birds so much.