Hi Everyone,

For those of you not in the know ... I brought home a bouncing bundle of pinkish orangey feathers and fluff this Sunday! His name is Kona and he is a VERY BIG M2! Kona is assumed to be between 8-9 years old, and we know for sure that I am at least his 4th owner. Aside from that, not much information is known.

My dear friend Rowena was kind enough to lend us a lovely cage for him, and Brooke was nice enough to lend her time and efforts to go and pick him up to meet me! I hope both of you know just how much Kona and I appreciate everything you have done!!!

Kona has been living alone for the past two years. This past owner (who had no prior large bird experience), acquired him and immediately decided to breed him. She put him in with three females, and after he killed one, they removed the other two. This poor guy has been alone, plucking, and screaming for a long time.

He is plucked under his wings and down his back, and his poor little legs are naked. We are taking it slow, though he seems to be settling in quite well. He said "Hello" last night, and is eating everything in his sight.

I'll keep you all posted on his progress ... and feel free to email or post hints if you have any to share!

Here is my big boy ...

I love Moluccan Cockatoo's. They have to be one of the prettiest birds out there. It's a shame he has lived such a rough life. Hopefully he has found his forever home and all will be much better for him!! Good luck and keep us updated on his progress.

Oh Joni, What a beauty he is, and he couldn't be in a better place, i know you will work your magic on him
Hugs to you and Kona

Hes a buty. I love the name Kona. Good luck with him. ill know you will do good with him. he deserves it

AWWWWWW..well, it looks like he isnt completley bare and the skin isnt mutilated so hopefully there is great potential that he will regain more feathering. Pretty boy.

Gorgeous bird~! I have to say your a very brave lady to tackle a moluccan cockatoo. I'm not afraid to get bit. But I know their bites can be the worse. There is a moluccan in a rescue where I got my goffin. And the original owners had the bird for years and one day the moluccan laid until his caretakers face and she had to get stitches. So please please be care. Some of the worse bites can come from a cockatoos, because the way their beak is. CG bites hurts, I can't imagine what a moluccan feels like!


Good luck and I know you have a big heart and I know you'll do all you can for the big guy!

What a handsome guy and what a angel you are. Thank you for being his angel and giving him a loving home. Can't wait to hear more about him and how he is settling in. Congratulations!

What a beautiful bird!!! I just love how Cockatoos look Here's hoping Kona settles in good for you.

Hi Joni! Thats one gorgeous parrot!! What a cool name too lol. Are the M2s the hardest of all the TOOs to handle? Ive gotten the impression along the line they can be difficult.
Am asking to educate myself! Joni your the bees knees! x

Congratulations Joni and Kona! Kona has found a great home. We are happy for both of you.Thanks for the pics.

Kona is BEAUTIFUL, and look at the lovely toys, what a lucky boy

Hi Janet!!

In my humble opinion and experience, I find the Sulfer Crested Toos the most difficult to handle and the most unpredictable.

Hugs,
J

HI Joni WOW fantastic looking bird i know you will take care of him... very beautiful... I just cant seem to understand how precious fids like him and other fids get in the wrong hands this is terrible... God Bless people like you Joni and all you other folks out there that take in unwanted birds..

What a gorgeous guy you have there! Its funny you say that about the SC as we took in a rescue back in Oct..a Greater Sulphur Crested - shipped to us and plucked bald on his chest/back/legs and about 65 gr underweight..Vit A deficiency etc..have you had him in for a vet check yet? I don't know the history of him so I apologize if I make you re type it

If you need any tips/tricks I can pass on what I have learned in the last 5 years or so lol along with our Goffins we have our hands full at times with these two - remember its the honeymoon period with him - they are PERFECT little angels for the first week to 2 weeks(some a bit longer)and than start letting their guard down a bit and show you a bit of their "true" personality lol

Wow What a pretty bird. I wish I could have one. The two I have are more than enough most times LOl. I'm not home for long hours during the day or i'm sure I would try to find a way to fit one in.

Your very lucky and a very good person for taking in and loving that incredible creature. Hum Hum Hum It's so good to hear that there are people willing to help out in a case that this.

Best of luck to you both.

He's very beautiful and looks very proud of his new home!

Kona/Kono is in good hands with you Joni!
Besides there is no 12 step program about cockatoos...face it...we are too people!!!!
Now raise up your crest and squak with pride!
He is gorgeous btw!!!!

QUOTE (Brook @ Jul 9 2008, 09:28 AM)

Ain't my Godbirdie cute and listen to me glowing. Hehe Joni, he's gonna do great with you! He's so sweet and what a big ole' cuttie pie. I know how you value your digits, and ALREADY KNOW HOW MUCH AND BAD A BITE CAN BE, geesh.. I couldn't resist pettin' that sweeties beak on the way to meet you. He's just precious!!!

Of course I know she has her digits in row~! And Joni knows how to read the parrots body language! I was not trying to be neglected at all. I was just trying to be helpful and if I came off like I was being neglected then I'm sorry Joni. I think what you do for the birds is a wonderful thing and I think your amazing person. I hope you understand what I was trying to say~!

QUOTE (~Meeka's Mom~ @ Jul 8 2008, 05:57 PM)

Gorgeous bird~! I have to say your a very brave lady to tackle a moluccan cockatoo. I'm not afraid to get bit. But I know their bites can be the worse. There is a moluccan in a rescue where I got my goffin. And the original owners had the bird for years and one day the moluccan laid until his caretakers face and she had to get stitches. So please please be care. Some of the worse bites can come from a cockatoos, because the way their beak is. CG bites hurts, I can't imagine what a moluccan feels like!


Good luck and I know you have a big heart and I know you'll do all you can for the big guy!

You have a big heart Joni~! And thank you once again for what you do for the parrots you rescue~!!!

No worries, Meeka's Mom! One may never be too careful with a beak like that being around! Thanks for the kind words!

Congrats Joni!! I hope he settles in with you as well as Angel has with us ( as we speak he is on Debs lap getting his new feathers preened and purring like a kitten LOL ) I love the other Fids but he sure has a personality that just makes you want to give him attention.

Awww, Kono is beautiful Joni! Congrats and I know you'll work wonders with him!

QUOTE (Frankie's Mom @ Jul 9 2008, 04:52 PM)

No worries, Meeka's Mom! One may never be too careful with a beak like that being around! Thanks for the kind words!

Thank you so much and I appreciate it!

Kona is one lucky Too Can't wait to see him blossom in your care

So, when are you coming to get this little evil green chicken for a month of Joni's charm school?