Galah: diet, health, and overall care

[SDavid]

Hi everyone. It seems that there isn't much written specifically about Galas and their needs. Most cockatoo books seem to simply mention them in passing and barely touch on any specific aspects of how to care for them. So...for any of you that may have one.....do they have any special needs that need to be met? I mean aside from general cockatoo care.

How are they in the home? Are there any characteristics that someone may not expect?

Also, if you care to share, any amusing stories or experiences would help.

Thank you.

[kensbuns]

I would say you could follow the diet of any cockatoo. They are cockatoo's and are mostly from the same area!!

[Monica]

I've met a few galahs over the years... one I've met who was very sweet, however I only touched her while she was in her cage... and I didn't get to see her for long so I don't really know what her overall personality is like.

Another one I've met more recently, who's just a baby (but fully weaned), seemed very aloof. He had accidently broken his right wing as a youngster, and I'm not sure why it couldn't be fixed... either way, he was very aloof, very cute, note really that loud, but he loved scritches! He's such a goofy little bird!

As far as diet, the only thing I can really tell you that he may need extra of, is calcium.

[Birdy2473]

A Galah's diet should be low in fat. If a high fat content is given to them such as sunflower and safflower seeds, this will result in Fatty Lipomas around the vent area's. I feed my Galah's fresh fruits and vegies, Zupreem Fruit Blend Conure, and as a treat- Parakeet Seed (Low in Fat). Hope this helps!