Meet Kalico… the dancing, laughing shadow who just wants to be where the love is

Kalico is a stunning Sulphur-Crested Cockatoo with a full head of beautiful feathers, a huge personality, and enough charm to keep you smiling all day long. Handsome, intelligent, funny, and affectionate, Kalico is the kind of bird who makes his presence known wherever he goes.

One of Kalico’s favourite things in the world is Curious George. Put it on for him and you’ll have his full attention! And he will watch it for hours. He also loves music and dancing and is always ready to join in if there’s fun to be had. Add in his infectious laugh and cheeky sense of humour, and you’ll quickly see why everyone falls in love with him.

He is quite the comedian and seems to know exactly when he’s being mischievous. Tell him not to do something and there’s a good chance he’ll look right at you and laugh, as if he’s in on the joke. His playful personality shines through in everything he does, and he always seems determined to keep his humans entertained.

If I’m sat by the cage and he wants attention he will stick his beak out and stroke his head. He is a proper character. 

Kalico has formed a very strong bond with his Safe House Mum and loves spending his days by her side. He enjoys climbing all over his cage, playing with his toys, exploring his surroundings, loves pecking away at boxes in his cage even though he’s fully unaware he’s making a mess,and flying confidently around his safe house. He’ll happily fly over to his chosen person whenever he gets the chance because, for Kalico, life is simply better when he’s with someone he loves.

Being close to his person is very important to him. In fact, as soon as he’s left on his own, Kalico is more than happy to make his feelings known! His favourite trick is mimicking his Safe House Mum’s child shouting “MAM!” at full volume, ensuring nobody forgets he’s waiting for company.

Then if he’s ignored he will let of a high pitched scream until he had his attention. 

Kalico is a clever boy with a wonderful sense of humour. He loves interaction, enjoys being involved in daily life, and thrives on attention and companionship. If you’re looking for a bird who wants to be part of the family, Kalico certainly fits the bill.

Food-wise?

Kalico enjoys:

* Johnson & Jeff low sunflower seed mix

* A variety of vegetables

* Nuts as treats

* Mashed vegetables and other soft foods

* Trying new foods when offered patiently

* ⁠banana chips (his absolute favourite)

Like many cockatoos, he’s always keen to investigate what’s on offer and enjoys sharing mealtimes with his favourite humans.

Things Kalico doesn’t like…

* Men. Kalico is very wary of men and can bite if he feels uncomfortable or threatened.

* Being left alone. If he’s feeling lonely, you’ll definitely hear about it! 

* Other birds. Due to negative experiences in the past, Kalico is fearful and cautious around them and prefers to keep his distance.

Kalico is currently working hard with his Safe House Mum to build trust and positive relationships. He is making progress, but always on his terms and at his pace.

In his safe house, Kalico has shown a strong tendency to bond deeply with one person, and currently that person is his Safe House Mum. Any potential adopter should be prepared to invest time, patience, and understanding while allowing Kalico to choose and build that special relationship naturally.

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In summary:

Kalico is affectionate, funny, intelligent, playful, and incredibly devoted. He is looking for a home where he can be a true companion, spending lots of time with his chosen person and being included in everyday life.

If you’re looking for a feathered best friend who loves to dance, laugh, watch Curious George, and be by your side through it all, Kalico may be the perfect addition to your family.

Just be prepared… if you leave the room, you might suddenly hear a very loud “MAM!” echoing through the house .

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