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Old 01-19-2009, 04:04 AM
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Major Mitchells Cockatoo

Just seen a mmc at a pet store. What a beautiful bird!!!
The price 10,000.00 CND!

Wholy smokes! First time ive seen one. They must be quite rare to be this price!
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Old 01-19-2009, 04:49 AM
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In the United States you can find $2650 for males and $4000 for females. The site is: Major Mitchell's Cockatoo . They are beautiful!

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Old 01-19-2009, 07:28 AM
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I WILL HAVE ONE OF THOSE (one day :)!)
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Old 01-19-2009, 12:22 PM
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My dad wants one of those. We are lucky here where they come from. I have seen the advertised by breeders for only $750 to $1000.
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Old 01-19-2009, 01:44 PM
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Heres some photos of mine, Aussie

















































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Old 01-19-2009, 01:51 PM
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Aww bless. Last pic makes me want to hug her.
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Old 01-19-2009, 04:07 PM
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ZooYouthBen, what a beautiful bird! I love the light pink and the striking crest!

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Old 01-19-2009, 05:01 PM
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they have three at a local shop--they were 6000 (US) they just marked them down to 3000
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Old 01-19-2009, 06:49 PM
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ZooYouthBen, what are they like as pets, Ive heard people say they make great pets and others say they make terrible pets when they hit maturity.
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Old 01-19-2009, 07:09 PM
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What a darling bird. Do you have any videos of Aussie? I am interesting in learning about his/her temperment. How old?
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