Can we trade just beaks? Our umbrella makes those bites look like love pinches. They still hurt like hell though, I’m sure:). Thank you for being honest. I grew up with parrots, hand feeding and handling babies to help “tame” them. Probably why I didn’t get a too of my own until I was 38. She’s a rescue (16yo F), and it was a full year of hell. Granted, when we come home to the happiest bird ever just because we walked in the door, it’s worth it. Sort of :)
Thanks for adding all of the bad behavior clips. For people on TH-cam or social media who only see the cute side of these winged demons, they think it's no work at all!
Everything you said in this video is exactly what I’ve been concerned about. Is there any chance you can set up a stationary camera and film him for 10 or 20 minutes or so of just him just living his daily life so that we can have a virtual galah, like one of those fireplace/aquarium videos on loop. That way we can feel like we have one 😊 Bogie ASMR 😍
I live in Australia and we are well aware of how messy and noisy Cockatoos can be! We don't generally keep them as pets but when I was living with my parents and every day there would several Cockatoos perched on the railing of our balcony wanting seed which Mum put out for them. Hope you and Bogie are keeping safe and well!!!
There was a family here in Australia that had passed their White Cockatoo (Sulphur Crested White Cockatoo) down through three generations of family. The grandparents owned it for 50 years, the next two generations for over 25 years each. It lived to 102 years old, though no one could remember exactly how old it was. That was a rare case, but they often outlive their first owners.
Thank you for making this video! I couldn't agree more with everything you said. I own three galahs so everything you said I could relate to. I got mine as rescues. They were lost birds who's owners never showed up for them. I had been wanting to get a galah around the time I came across this galah who needed a home so I started forstering him and pretty soon, two more came into my care. They now have a forever-home here where I watch your videos and Jamie and Dave at birdtricks to get help with their issues, because they have a lot. They already had issues when I got them. One has the shortest fuse and can get really agressive, another one you couldn't touch without constant biting, another was a baby, but still bites and needs lots of work. I love them so much and am gald I have them, but I would NEVER recommend a galah or any cockatoo as a pet. Again, thank you for being honest about them, they are certainly not a cuddly dog. You do such a great job caring for Bogie, he is lucky to have you as his owner! I love watching you and him and try to do the same for my flock, Gary, Grace and Gerald
Aw this message is so sweet! It is even nice for me to hear that Bogie is a normal Galah because sometimes I feel like I'm messing him up! haha we all just have to be there together and help each other out. They are definitely wild animals when it comes down to it.
but apart from the biting the scratching the screaming the agro the molting the destroying the shiting the flying all over the house the escaping to the top of trees , the rats/mice that inevitably come asniffen the noise the MESS , they are great pets and I wouldn't have any other
Thank you so much for your sincere explanation. I fell in love with a particular Galah who was the sweetest, cutest guy which made me contemplate buying one in the future. But after seeing this video I realized what comes with owning one, and I am forever cured. It would be a shame if someone would not know this and get a Galah only to realize they cannot handle it.. So again thank you!
You forgot to mention every cockatoo has their own Personality. Mine is independent loner. Basically never needs me. He's very quiet too, sometimes he even goes without a flock call at a days. I have to go bug him and get his attention because I get lonely (and I'm the one considered his favorite person).
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU SO MUCH for posting this video!!!!! You have described perfectly what it is like to live with a large bird (i used to have an Amazon.) People need to know these things about companion birds, it seems that so many people have some rather romantic ideas about what having a bird would be like, which turns into hard reality once they get one. One other thing I would mention is that it is absolutely crucial to bring a bird to an AVIAN vet, NOT one for dogs and cats. I drive 2.5 hours one way to go to my veterinarian--that's just the way it is. I have parrotlets and lovebirds, btw, not a cockatoo, but they are no less aggressive! It's very useful that I need to wear glasses, I never worry about getting bitten in the eyes.
SUPER HELPFUL! You have probably just saved my sanity and my marriage! I’ve been eyeing a baby Galah who is still being hand fed. Was planning on purchasing her once fully weaned. Think I’ll go for a budgie 😂
I own a Gallah and they are not all like she says. Mine does not attacked my face. Mine holler once or twice a day because she wants me to come get them. But if you wanna burn go for a cockatiel I have one of those as well and he is an absolute sweetheart
I have a Galah (Digby) and I've found that putting his bowl on the ground in the middle of his cage is the best option to meet his needs and keep things a little tidier. I had an Alexandrine that I didn't do this for, his bowls were kept upwards because his species spends most of their time in trees. Digby - being a galah - likes to spend a lot of time foraging on the ground like his wild counterparts, so by having a large ceramic dish at the bottom of his cage, he can jump in and forage around like he would outside. Having a treetop bird and a ground bird was so interesting, trying to match cages and toys and layouts that suited each one individually.
This is great info to put out there. I wish everyone contemplating getting a pet bird could see this! As a former parrot owner, you are spot on!!! I would add, that no matter how much research you do, and think you understand, nothing truly prepares you for what it’s really like…and that’s even if your bird is a “sweetheart”.
The nail polish incident rang a bell. I have a Senegal (for almost 23 years) rather than a cockatoo, and I have given up dark nail polish colors for her. It is only pastels if I don't want to freak her out. Tiny dinosaurs make interesting pets. ☺
Thank you for making this video. I wish I had seen it before I got a parrotlet a year ago. It’s a long story but it didn’t work out and I returned the bird to the breeder. I could not handle being bit constantly (and I paid a lot of money for a good training program, the best high value treats, free-flying training,etc.) I cried for days after our separation. It was an emotional nightmare. There is no way that our homes can match the enrichment that nature provides and for that reason, I do not think houses are for parrots. They need to fly for miles every day and enjoy the outdoors every day. They are most certainly not dogs because dogs care about what we think and birds absolutely do not. My bird bonded to me and displayed tons of affection but it did not care about what I thought or felt. That is not good or bad it just is. Thank you again for trying to help people keep from getting attached to a lifestyle they don’t know that they don’t want.
I have a galah and everything you have said is dead true! We live on a boat so it makes it even more difficult but we wouldn’t be without him, he’s so intelligent, funny and has a huge personality. He is really messy, I vacuum 4 times a day on our boat but one great thing is he wears a nappy so he doesn’t poop everywhere but can still fly.
My Galah, Malibu was doing her flying around screeching as I watched this 😂😂😂. Sooo true. We post the highlights! Good getting the bad behavior out there!
I've always wanted one, it was the purpose of self growth on having a schedule and not being lazy. I never want to adopt one living alone but I'd like to have one when I have a family and kids. Thank you for the advice
Perfect video. Anybody who likes my green cheek conure and say they want to get one too. I always state everything you said!! I am really sad for all the parrots who are rehomed so many times or abused/neglected :( I will be sending your video from now on
I am getting a rose breasted cockatoo in a week and I wanted to thank you for making these videos! I have watched this and done years of research as well, and I think he is going to be an amazing bird for me.
A big thing is the amount of attention they need. Birds are like toddler; they're cute and its amazing when they do things like fly or make noises, just like a toddler learning to walk and talk. But just like toddlers, they make messes and need you to be there for them. You cant keep a toddler in its crib all day, just like you can't keep your bird in its cage all day.
A colleague of mine is wanting me to adopt her rescue Galah. I'm ready for the commitment but intimated after watching these videos. I feel bad this bird has been rehomed multiple times.
You're smart for being intimidated as they are a total handful. (and hey there are some exceptions!) and amazing of you for rescuing. If you are willing to have "bird care" be a lifestyle and hobby, then I would say go for it! I went into owning Bogie with NO knowledge.
You have to remove all sorts of bird toxins from your household and you will never be able to wear fragrance, light incense or use candles again. You will never be able to use non stick cookware. You will have to commit a lot of time and effort to daily training.
Thank you for everything... I am Australian and rescue baby GALAHS, I have one right now... he's beautiful and Everything you describe. He's gorgeous 😍
You totally nailed it. I have two galahs that free-range my house, and I agree with everything you said, loud, messy, and destructive, but you can't help loving the little demons anyway
These are all valid points. On top of that, they are also very social birds so if you just have the one it would be seeking a lot of attention from you. They also spend a lot of their time grooming themselves and other members of the flock in the wild. So you would have to fill the role of “other birds in the flock” and groom them. That could be one of the reasons this bird is attacking her and her partner, they aren’t grooming him enough, and/or he’s bored. You have to remember that parrots are very intelligent, they have the learning capacity of a 1-2 year old child, so they can get bored very easily and then they can get destructive. Just think about what happens when people leave their 2 year olds kids to do what they want, they can get into some mischief also. So having a cockatoo could be like having a toddler for 30-60 years, just imagine that 😅
Ah! The painted toe nails! I paint usually only nails on my hands and for a while I was puzzled by switches in my cockatiels from "love you mom!" to "DON'T YOU EVER COME NEAR ME", when I finally figured each time it was when I painted my nails a different color! I suspect they perceive whole hands or feet with new nail polish color as a stranger's feet/hands. Interestingly never noticed much reaction to me putting various makeup on my face. Also the eye peck :D having cockatiels, which are smaller, I still perceive it as cute. Also thank you for the video overall. I clicked on it just because I wanted to see how it is owning a galah, and so many points are similar to my cockatiels (except for size)... And the experiences are so similar! One day I think I am managing well, the next day my male cockatiel gets hormonal cause change in light day or something and boom! Protect! The! Pillow! Fort! Attack! Parrot! Activated! I have also two females, and with them so far I've never experienced this nesting behavior though, so I wonder if female galahs are also somewhat tamer with regards to the nesting behavior.
They are basically little monkeys that are more noisy & live longer than monkeys. 😮 Both capuchin monkeys and galah cockatoos are non-domestic exotic pets so there are places that may ban them. Capuchin monkeys are highly social and intelligent primates that can form strong bonds with their owners, while galah cockatoos are known for being highly social and affectionate birds. Both animals require specialized care, diet, and housing. Capuchin monkeys require a lot of attention and stimulation, including social interaction, playtime, and training. Both should ideally be free roamed. They both need a varied and nutritious diet that includes fruits, vegetables, and nuts. Capuchin monkeys can live up to 40 years or more in captivity, while galah cockatoos can live up to 60 years or more. Galah cockatoos are known for their loud calls and vocalizations. Capuchin monkeys can also be noisy, but not to the same extent as galah cockatoos.
OK, just a disclaimer from an Aussie that sees these birds all the time both in nature and as pets. Galah's are well known for their nastiness, it is ingrained and definitely not hidden. As for Cockatoos, I had one as a kid in High School and honestly he never bit me or got nasty in any shape or form. On the flip side, I have also had a cockatiel that took my son and I 5 months to get him to the point that we could even put our hands in his cage. The other parrots if you want a gentle parrot, Lorikeets and Conures, most especially Conures (inclusive of Conures are Princess Parrots) are the gentlest parrots I have ever owned. Lorikeets are funny and some can be temperamental, but like with any pet, that is dependant on the atmosphere in which they are raised and nurtured. These are only my personal opinions on what I have experienced, in fact I have found Budgerigars to be more nasty than any of the aforementioned parrots. Don't get me started on Indian Ringnecks, they are a whole other world of Parrot. So, the way I see it is, if you get the parrot as a very young bird and nurture it properly, proper diet and good training any parrot can be gentle. Showing fear or nervousness will definitely bring out their nasty side, whether you have been nipped or not, you still cannot be nervous or fearful around them. I found setting the bounderies for behaviour right from the get go is definitely a positive. I am sure I will get a lot of flack from a lot of people about this, experienced and not, I don't care. As I have already stated this is just from my own experience and what I found worked. No animal be it bird or not deserves to demonised for its misgivings, all animals are capable of being nasty regardless of breed.
I love your honesty and knowledge on these birds. They are beautiful and I would just admire them from afar in the wild. Where I believe they belong. I admire you for putting such a tremendous effort into caring for these little birds. I’ll stick to my two dogs and three cats they are so loving and rewarding to me. But I understand everyone is different and to each their own and their tastes.
Aw thanks for your positive feedback and for watching our video! We really appreciate it and I really really try to paint an accurate depiction of what parrot ownership is like.
This is a great vid. It explains everything a too mama goes thru. Yeah I thought I had my bird skills down, but a cockatoo will make you question that once or twice... at least. Galahs maybe more. Lol. Granted I have a very calm and cooperative female. But is a huge part of your day, and like ours get music and dance lessons and such. But cockatoos will make you wonder at times, if you have what it takes as a bird mom, lol. So good job explaining that. All good stuff to consider before... research, research, RESEARCH! That’s what I always say. I spent a decade learning before I adopted mine, but also had been learning my whole life really cuz wanted one as a kid. But I wanted to do it right. And even then you’re still not prepared when it comes to toos... cuz you’ve just adopted a human toddler basically. I remember for 10 years I heard a lot in the bird community when I’d inquire about a too (I wanted to take my time and wait for the right one, & that totally worked, I knew her when I saw her. And that’s clearly obvious with you 2 as well). But experts would often say “most people aren’t cockatoo people. Only a certain few bird moms.” So I kept learning, but also kept thinking I was probably one of them and it would happen one day. Cuz it takes a special type of bird mom. Turns out I was one of those peeps where cockatoo and I just go well together... and now it’s my life (but I love it!), & I’m even doing a study on cockatoo behavior in captivity,.. in a normal home life with cockatoos. To develop a better guide for their emotional and psychological needs. I’ve cone to the conclusion they need a totally integrated family life as if they were a toddler. All of the learning, all of the enrichment, etc. Youre clearly one of us too, lol. Cuz now you all of these things too and it’s great you take him to bible study and such. it’s beautiful tbh. Passing down all you’ve learned. Well done on this vid. Did we remember to get as one last reason: Cockatoos have a way of seeing into your soul, and psyching you out that leaves you feeling rattled and unnerved, like they just powered into your soul and made notes for later... it’s creepy when it happens. Cuz that one is a good one, and how you handle that moment when it occurs might determine the rest of your relationship with that bird. cuz they’re that smart! They do this look that conveys both that they just saw into your soul AND that they then might use what they saw against you later, at the same time, and it can be unnerving when you first experience it... I’m sure you’ve dealt with that by now. That look where they just mentally documented something they saw in you that you didn’t see yourself... and are gonna save that for later. Lol. 😂 I remember going to friends when that first happened, crying “omg I didn’t think she could get to me like that! Like I let her get into my head... Holy crap!” 😂😂😂😂😂🙈 “and now Idk what she might be planning!” Thank goodness other cockatoo moms quickly told me, “you’re ok, you got this, you finally got the Soul Stare & now you’re feeling really inadequate as a bird mom. We’ve all been there.” Like they knew cuz they’d been thru it too. Lol. So having a cockatoo friends support system when you first adopt is also a good idea. So I’m adding that. You’ll have questions. Now I know what do in those situations, and it rarely occurs cuz she’s given up trying. I just do it right back & then she gets unnerved, lol... she did it twice in the 1st year... had me questioning all my skills as a bird mom. 😂😂😂🙈 My girl also loves Dance Moms & I give her dance lessons... she has goals in life. I’m like “at least she has that psych-out stare down, cuz every dance kid learns that for competition and this little too is a master at it!” And then she realized when JoJo Siwa did the exact same psych-out stare on DWTS this week and cheered. 😂🤷🏼♀️ All of Abby’s kids learn that for competition. I just hate when she does it to me. Lol. So we do a lot of toddler type enrichment. Right now the birds are happily raising their own interactive cyber pet (toy) & learning ABC’s & the arts. We get kids toys for them along with their birdie chew toys. They’re learning to play a tiny piano and everything. The more we do like that the more I watch their personalities grow and things go smoothly with momsplaing why we have certain rules and stuff.
It's so alien to me how much these birds cost as pets overseas when I see 20 to 50 of them every day along with Sulfur Crested Cockatoos & Corellas just naturally in the wild flying over my house or stopping for a rest in the trees in my yard & paddock here in rural NSW Australia. They are so common. But still gorgeous & cheeky. I love them.
galahs have been my favorite for sooo long! (still is) i have been thinking of getting a grey, but galahs match my personality more, im more of a loud, messy, fun person, not so much as a chill sit and give one pet on the head. i like dancing and being crazy, and i would love to have a galah doing that with me (i have 6 birds) and i have lots of experience. i think a galah would be perfect for me.
I would encourage you to adopt if your heart is set on a galah! Also, I have learned recently that all the dancing and hyping up can lead to lots of aggression. Cockatoo energy can escalate very quickly! i wish someone would have told me that much sooner than when i found out the hard way! 😫😅
Flock Life yes I already know that. I have an amazon leaned that the hard way to. But dancing with your galah can also help you bond. Playing and talking to it also. It can lead to different things. It depends on the bird.
Yes.....you have described my galah Arlo accurately. I love her dearly but I discourage anyone from owning one. I also have a beak shaped mark on my face because I accidentally shut a drawer that she had hopped into. Lol
This is a very good video. Thank you so much for making it. I need to share this video sometime soon so more people can see it. It's funny how you said "You might be a cockatoo", haha. I made this same comparison about myself today... I said that I'm challenging to be around, so maybe that's why I like cockatoos so much. :P
My macaw loves going after feet. Everything you've said applies to my macaw and my grey. Every day is a battle of wits, where two dinosaurs solve all the difficulties that humans have put in front of them. Our macaw has learned how to open cupboards and some doors, and take down curtains. Our grey seems to know which wires to cut to not be watched by the aviary camera. They'll cooperate to raid treats in the kitchen. Hear a noise in the kitchen? Maybe it's my wife, maybe it's my grey answering in my wife's voice... can't just yell, have to go look and see. I prepared for all that by volunteering at a parrot rescue for 6 months prior to taking in my birds, but even then. Oh, and all that cockatoo stuff applies to a grey, with the added bonus of greys (and amazons) being able to do voices, so as I said, if I ask a question of my wife in another room, I often have to assess "was it Squidette, or Poulet du Cul Rouge?" With a parrot you have to be prepared for creepy sounds and voices in the night. Ever walked into a dark room and hear a whisper "whatca doin?"... I assure you, no matter how awesome you are, your heart will skip a beat the first time you get one of those. (that one is a macaw trick btw... previous owner must have taught her that).
When he is being agressive towards others never ever do what you did! Do not laugh, they are always checking your behavior! Remember, if you give it a wrong behavior reading, it takes weeks upon weeks to rewrite that. Anyway, thank you so much for not incentiving people to get a parrot. Also, your parrot seems too wild, was he from a breeder?
hahaha! when bogie got your ear ring 🤣🤣 I quit wearing earrings when I got my Galah Binky lol everything you said is so true! But nun the less we love them ❤🦜 I couldn't imagine not having him now.
It's so freaking funny that all the behaviours your Galah is showing in this video, my conures do - exactly like that! But they are much much smaller (60 grams) :D
I was strongly considering to get a Galah... this video has totally put me off. I appreciate your honesty. Just thought they were the best birds for families. Oh well.
I have owned parrots for over 30 years and have been bit a total of 3 times. Each bite was because the bird was new and frightened. I have learned to read body language of the bird which is important. Cockatoos can go from 0 to 100 in 1 second with aggression and is second to the amazon for biting. I can say there is one species of parrot that is incredibly reluctant to bite and is actually endangered in the wild because they don't bite when caught. That bird is the Patagonian Conure. They are noisy but they are sweet and a very good first bird.
If you want a more docile pet bird, maybe you should get a dove. My dove lived with me for seventeen years, and apart from his crowing whenever I watched a movie, he was the perfect pet bird. (Seventeen years is a very long life for a dove.)
OMG!, thank you so much for your video, I was planning on getting a Galah this week, but yup, I’m a neat freak, I think I’ll stay with just my dogs and watch funny videos of birds instead. I don’t think I have the patience!,
I have a galah that was found in the bush, with a clipped wing. He couldn't fly and was in the middle of nowhere so he'd been dumped. That's the sad part about having these long lived birds as pets: you have to have a solid plan for them for after you've gone and in some cases that plan doesn't work out - particularly where a bird has behavior 'problems'. Often they are just released into the wild with people hoping they just assimilate into the nearest flock. He was starving when I found him (or maybe he found me) and I took him home It took a while to settle him into a routine and I've put together a large set of stainless steel shelves as a playhouse. It's outfitted with branches, chains, toys, treats and foraging toys. He's an excellent cuddler (purrs like a cat), blames me for anything that goes wrong (falls over own feet, sees a magpie) or if the morning routine is out of order and he's likely to get cross and nip. I've had him for a few years now and wouldn't give him up but I'd never deliberately go out and purchase one.
Wow thanks for sharing. That is so sad that people just release pet birds expecting them to live. Especially when clipped 😔😤. You're amazing to have saved the little guy and give him a good loving home.
We have a goffin cockatoo, he’s now 8. Years old , he’s so cuddly, He does have a streak in him and at times wants to remove my eyeglasses and flips them off so fast without a warning. But he’s mostly a good bird. He talks, and sometimes really loud when he wants your attention. He’s potty trained, and whenever he’s outside he’s cadge, we put newspaper on the floor by him. And I’ll have him on my fingers and tell him to plop, and he does.
YES I get this a lot! we consider them cockatoos here because morphological similarities are shared between the galah and the white cockatoos that make up the genus Cacatua. They share the same genus
You hit the nail on the head!!! Great vid. As a first time bird owner, and that bird being a Galah, I can backup everything I just heard. They are constant hard work and a life commitment, that many people aren't ready for, but i wouldn't trade it for the world. I do think you have to be half crazy to own one though. Bogie is beautiful! keep up the great vids.
I hate these videos that say that this is what its like with ALL of a bird type. Its not. Our Galah was a impulse buy by the wife. She bought cause I said I liked it. We have several other birds. A Pineapple and Cinnamon Turquoise conjures. They are evil. Bullies. Mean SOB's. One from a breeder hand feed the other retail bought. We have a Bebe (store bought but supposedly hand feed )bought when my wife got the Galah. (Good day for the bird store lol) He is noisy, and when you first approach aggressive AF. But then clams down. He likes ears ALOT. Then two budgies (retail bought) . One flies all over the house as he pleases. Pretty calm and trained. He gets into the other cages and eats their food. The conjures try to bully him but he or she doesn't take their crap. The other budgie won't come out of my grand daughters room. Won't let anyone touch it. He's a loner. A complete loner. And then there is our Galah. He sits on his cage top most of the time quietly. He will get down and walk along the top of the couch and climb on a shoulder or down the sides of it. He doesn't go after ears. He loves to be scrithed on the head but will snap if you hit his pin feathers. He loves the tip of shoe laces. When I am sitting on the couch and my leg up on the other he will sit there like he's holding court. Occasionally will snip a toe but not often. Really the only sound he makes are some chucking/clicking sound. He also freaks out when the conjures get into his cage. He doesn't realize he is bigger then them yet. Tho the Bebe recently found that out. While I'm sure that bird species have specific traits and behaviors its not how all are. Maybe some DNA'd traits are the same but Its like saying all blondes are dumb. And I think thats is cause they aren't in their true environment but a made one for them. Liked the video tho. Good luck with yours.
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I had absolutely no idea about the amount of time and commitment you have to give to a bird..and this is the first time I have seen a galah cockatoo..coz you don't see these in india..im terrified of birds...and BTW bogie is really pretty...thanks for sharing this
We have owned both a yellow crested Cockatoo & a Galah. First 3 months with them can be a battle, then they learn who’s boss & become great loving birds.
Are they your first birds? Do you recommend buying one? I just can't decide. Almost everyone says how bad they are, but others like you say that they are just fine. Also, how old were they when you bought them?
Sooooo true 😆 it’s so nice to know I’m not alone in dealing with my parrots lmao. Another reason- you’ll never be able to shower or go to the bathroom alone ever again because once they bond to you they want to know what you’re doing at all times. They also poop CONSTANTLY and will chew everything sparkly that you own. Goodbye pretty jewelry....
I don’t have a cockatoo, but I do have a caique and mine absolutely LOVES to attack my prescription glasses so that’s another expense to take into account. Once he latches on, I have to hope I can take the glasses off my face before I lose a finger or my eye in the process. He’s chipped my lenses so many times and he’s only a few months old. I do love birds, but I agree that parrots in general are NOT pets to buy on a whim. The smallest things can set them off!
I just watched your video on "The Truth Behind Owning A Cockatoo". I have a wonderful Galah named Mortimer and he is my baby. I would just like to add that I am now 58 years old and have had him for 6 years. Yes I bought him on a whim. My kids have grown and they were all having babies of their own so crazy me wanted a baby too and so I bought Mortimer. He is the love of my life and does everything with me. However when other people come around I do have to put him back in his cage. I would like to add a reason to not buying a Galah to your video. I feel this is one that may not be thought of and I certainly didn't think of. Who will look after your bird when you die? None of my kids want him and at this stage I don't know and I do think about what will happen to him when I'm gone. I had Galah's when I was little and when I left home my mum gave them to a small zoo. From there I heard that they got out and got killed on the road. What do I do?
Absolutely agree and this is totally something one should consider before buying a cockatoo. THANK YOU for your honesty. It is needed in the bird community so that others can learn!
I work at a shelter and we have a cockatoo that hadn’t been properly taken care of by their previous owner. She likes to just straight up yell at me when ever I’m not paying attention to her. If I’m standing right next to her when she screams it is legit deafening.
I have a cockatoo that I have had for 26 years and another (my avatar) for 10 years. I've never been bitten on the face by either of them and in fact the GSC2 has never bitten me or anyone. I would say that you are doing some things wrong. You don't want your bird going for your earrings then don't wear them (at least when the bird can get to them). You should be calmer and project that calm by not waving your arms around so much when you talk. Get a bigger cage.
I agree I work with birds for a living all kinds of breeds and I really do think if the birds aggressive it's coming from the owner/person they work with.. I won't put up with their crap I don't give them an inch or think it's "funny" I correct it instantly and they KNOW I won't put up with it and I've never had issues with any of them. I just love how people blame the animal 😂
This is soooo true, even for the smaller cockatiels - the only things that make cockatiels easier are that they live 30 years, rather than 60, and they are not so expensive. Still, they are loud, aggressive and messy - and we were left with ours after our son left home. It was his bird. Sigh.
There are days will your bird will act like they hate you this is when birds get rehomed because people think the bird doesn’t love them. Guys it just takes time
Hi, i am from Maryland. I am struggling to find a place to get a cockatoo, either from pet store or shelter. Online store metabird, macawbird seem to be scams according to reviews. Could you provide a resource where i can look for? Thanks.
My galah is two years old this January and my nephews call him the bulldozer, he likes to lower his head and run full speed at ppl to freak them out and when they scare he giggles and goes on his happy marry way 😂
I’m perfectly happy with budgies and cockatiels. Even cockatiels can be challenging! Female tiel we have is amazing, first male we had was amazing, second male was a nightmare. Completely stubborn and would bite. Couldn’t keep him. If I couldn’t properly handle a cockatiel, there is no way in hell I’m ever considering a cockatoo! I will admire and watch from the internet :)
It also depends on how they where raised, who raised them and the environment all factor in there behaviour. So when they say they are quiet it means they where raised different to your and others.
I live in MEXICO where Parrots and other birds can live in captivity outside on Patios and Terrazas, but they are not nearly as common as they were 30 years ago..now seen mostly in country towns... Urban people are more eco aware
💯 I have a female Galah, it attacked me three times for np reason. It bit my toe so hard. I’m considering selling it. Not to mention the continuous yelling and noises it makes.
a cockatoo is the best "pet-friend" you can have in my opinion. my galah is 7 years go. i "got" him, since he was still in the egg. you just need to have a lot of patience and time. they are like teenagers. they learn from you and still have their on head. so prepare to get bit here and there and be prepare that they will mess with you here and there. you will suffer pain and bleed for sure :D ... and yea. watch your eyes. dont trust them too much in the first years xD anyway. they are realy lovly. cute, fluffly, follows you everywhere (they mostly walk because they are too lazy to fly xD). and they are like clowns. they love to make nonsense things, weird talking, destryojng everything (yes, even walls if you let them get on a higher postion close to a wall) - and throw everything (!) they can lift on the ground and just have fun :) and remember... they dont live like 15 years like a cat or dog... they get up to 40 years and older. so its a life-time (!)friend(!) not just a pet. think about that before you want to get one -> not just because you saw some "cute and nice" videos. :)
I honestly consider my birds to be little people, not pets. And not like children either, like little dramatic humans that have their own intricate culture you don't understand, that speak a language you don't understand, that's extended family. They're not cute or docile, they're highly intelligent and complex beings and need to be treated as such. Personally, I struggle hard with reading people, but consider parrots easy to read, so I fit well with them. Like I said, they're like my best friends that also happen to be rather demanding roommates. But if you're not someone who enjoys their complexity and doesn't mind aggressive behaviors, then you shouldn't get a pet parrot. I got my birds because I wanted a best friend, but I also enjoy working with challenging, aggressive animals, so it was a challenge I knew I was getting into. I should also mention that I've grown up with parrots, I've got a lot of experience with 'problem' animals like aggressive dogs, cats, horses, and birds, and am currently in school to be an animal behaviorist, so I feel like I have enough experience to care for parrots. But seriously, if you want a pet that's loving and snugglable and also has feathers, I'd suggest getting a pet pigeon or chicken instead. People scoff at me when I recommend those birds, but they're fully domesticated and are quite loving pets, whereas all parrot species are still wild animals
My first sulphur crested cockatoo was an angel. I looked after it all wrong.. it was the old days. He was parent reared. He lived in a small round brass cage and I clipped his wings. He ate seed and vegetables only all his life. He only had a metal bell as a toy. But he was super healthy, perfect feathers, no behavioural problems, friendly with everyone and quiet (for a cockatoo). He died of age related problems. I got another one and did everything right, a hand reared one, very expensive. Lived in a massive cage and could fly around the room. It screamed all the time, pulled out its chest feathers, attacked everyone and my dog, bit me hard to make my bleed, destroyed everything. After 4 years I had enough and re homed it. I miss my old one so much, but will never get another one now.
I've been keeping citrons for near 25 years , I've never found them to be this aggressive. Perhaps the galah. Is generally more aggressive as a pet? Or maybe just because he's young.
Keepin it real! 💕
Trying 😂
Hey it’s called a galah not being rude…
Can we trade just beaks? Our umbrella makes those bites look like love pinches. They still hurt like hell though, I’m sure:). Thank you for being honest. I grew up with parrots, hand feeding and handling babies to help “tame” them. Probably why I didn’t get a too of my own until I was 38. She’s a rescue (16yo F), and it was a full year of hell. Granted, when we come home to the happiest bird ever just because we walked in the door, it’s worth it. Sort of :)
@@Cloxxyy Galahs are a species of cockatoo
Let’s go BirdTricks!
Thanks for adding all of the bad behavior clips. For people on TH-cam or social media who only see the cute side of these winged demons, they think it's no work at all!
It is literally why i created a youtube channel haha because IG does NOT do it justice :)
Everything you said in this video is exactly what I’ve been concerned about. Is there any chance you can set up a stationary camera and film him for 10 or 20 minutes or so of just him just living his daily life so that we can have a virtual galah, like one of those fireplace/aquarium videos on loop. That way we can feel like we have one 😊 Bogie ASMR 😍
HAHA! The problem is that he wouldn't stay in one place long enough to make that video work 😂😂😂
Put a Go Pro on the bird!
I live in Australia and we are well aware of how messy and noisy Cockatoos can be! We don't generally keep them as pets but when I was living with my parents and every day there would several Cockatoos perched on the railing of our balcony wanting seed which Mum put out for them. Hope you and Bogie are keeping safe and well!!!
i feel yo pain mate my dad has over 200 bird in his yard everyday
Yeah same. We get about 5 species of cockatoos around here, and they are noisy!
This sounds SO awesome to me 😂😂 we have peacocks here where I live and the poops are like small dog poops and they scratch everyones cars.
As an Australian, you should be disapproving of these animals being kept in captivity half a world away
@@jamesward6243 mate eas up, the cockatoo is very much loved
There was a family here in Australia that had passed their White Cockatoo (Sulphur Crested White Cockatoo) down through three generations of family. The grandparents owned it for 50 years, the next two generations for over 25 years each. It lived to 102 years old, though no one could remember exactly how old it was. That was a rare case, but they often outlive their first owners.
God that bird lived longer than the Queen
Thank you for making this video! I couldn't agree more with everything you said. I own three galahs so everything you said I could relate to. I got mine as rescues. They were lost birds who's owners never showed up for them. I had been wanting to get a galah around the time I came across this galah who needed a home so I started forstering him and pretty soon, two more came into my care. They now have a forever-home here where I watch your videos and Jamie and Dave at birdtricks to get help with their issues, because they have a lot. They already had issues when I got them. One has the shortest fuse and can get really agressive, another one you couldn't touch without constant biting, another was a baby, but still bites and needs lots of work.
I love them so much and am gald I have them, but I would NEVER recommend a galah or any cockatoo as a pet. Again, thank you for being honest about them, they are certainly not a cuddly dog.
You do such a great job caring for Bogie, he is lucky to have you as his owner!
I love watching you and him and try to do the same for my flock, Gary, Grace and Gerald
Aw this message is so sweet! It is even nice for me to hear that Bogie is a normal Galah because sometimes I feel like I'm messing him up! haha we all just have to be there together and help each other out. They are definitely wild animals when it comes down to it.
As a fellow Galah owner this is all accurate. Gizmo is pure evil, and I love him
but apart from the biting the scratching the screaming the agro the molting the destroying the shiting the flying all over the house the escaping to the top of trees , the rats/mice that inevitably come asniffen the noise the MESS , they are great pets and I wouldn't have any other
Thank you so much for your sincere explanation. I fell in love with a particular Galah who was the sweetest, cutest guy which made me contemplate buying one in the future. But after seeing this video I realized what comes with owning one, and I am forever cured. It would be a shame if someone would not know this and get a Galah only to realize they cannot handle it.. So again thank you!
You forgot to mention every cockatoo has their own Personality. Mine is independent loner. Basically never needs me. He's very quiet too, sometimes he even goes without a flock call at a days. I have to go bug him and get his attention because I get lonely (and I'm the one considered his favorite person).
Now that's different!
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU SO MUCH for posting this video!!!!! You have described perfectly what it is like to live with a large bird (i used to have an Amazon.) People need to know these things about companion birds, it seems that so many people have some rather romantic ideas about what having a bird would be like, which turns into hard reality once they get one. One other thing I would mention is that it is absolutely crucial to bring a bird to an AVIAN vet, NOT one for dogs and cats. I drive 2.5 hours one way to go to my veterinarian--that's just the way it is. I have parrotlets and lovebirds, btw, not a cockatoo, but they are no less aggressive! It's very useful that I need to wear glasses, I never worry about getting bitten in the eyes.
SUPER HELPFUL! You have probably just saved my sanity and my marriage! I’ve been eyeing a baby Galah who is still being hand fed. Was planning on purchasing her once fully weaned. Think I’ll go for a budgie 😂
So glad this video helped!! Bogie is a handful!!
Budies are awesome pet birds in their own right. 💛
I own a Gallah and they are not all like she says. Mine does not attacked my face. Mine holler once or twice a day because she wants me to come get them. But if you wanna burn go for a cockatiel I have one of those as well and he is an absolute sweetheart
@@luanahaigood278 where did you go to school?
@@luanahaigood278 thanks for sharing
I have a Galah (Digby) and I've found that putting his bowl on the ground in the middle of his cage is the best option to meet his needs and keep things a little tidier. I had an Alexandrine that I didn't do this for, his bowls were kept upwards because his species spends most of their time in trees. Digby - being a galah - likes to spend a lot of time foraging on the ground like his wild counterparts, so by having a large ceramic dish at the bottom of his cage, he can jump in and forage around like he would outside. Having a treetop bird and a ground bird was so interesting, trying to match cages and toys and layouts that suited each one individually.
Thanks😊
This is great info to put out there. I wish everyone contemplating getting a pet bird could see this! As a former parrot owner, you are spot on!!! I would add, that no matter how much research you do, and think you understand, nothing truly prepares you for what it’s really like…and that’s even if your bird is a “sweetheart”.
I agree!!!!
Yes never get these horrid animals, that are nothing but pain, heartache, and destructive. Awful creatures.
PS. I love mine 😁
I am so glad you commented on the amount for dust that comes off a Galah! It is insane! I had to get a rainbow vacuum to control the dust!
We had one for almost twenty years. Everything you said is spot on. We miss him so much. Alive and well at a Agricultural High School bird aviary.
The nail polish incident rang a bell. I have a Senegal (for almost 23 years) rather than a cockatoo, and I have given up dark nail polish colors for her. It is only pastels if I don't want to freak her out.
Tiny dinosaurs make interesting pets. ☺
Awesome! “You might be a cockatoo” 🤣🤣 loving the vacuum cleaner demos
haha that would be a funny video
Thank you for making this video. I wish I had seen it before I got a parrotlet a year ago. It’s a long story but it didn’t work out and I returned the bird to the breeder. I could not handle being bit constantly (and I paid a lot of money for a good training program, the best high value treats, free-flying training,etc.) I cried for days after our separation. It was an emotional nightmare. There is no way that our homes can match the enrichment that nature provides and for that reason, I do not think houses are for parrots. They need to fly for miles every day and enjoy the outdoors every day. They are most certainly not dogs because dogs care about what we think and birds absolutely do not. My bird bonded to me and displayed tons of affection but it did not care about what I thought or felt. That is not good or bad it just is. Thank you again for trying to help people keep from getting attached to a lifestyle they don’t know that they don’t want.
I have a galah and everything you have said is dead true! We live on a boat so it makes it even more difficult but we wouldn’t be without him, he’s so intelligent, funny and has a huge personality. He is really messy, I vacuum 4 times a day on our boat but one great thing is he wears a nappy so he doesn’t poop everywhere but can still fly.
Thank you Ma'am. Those shorts on YT make them look so fun to own. They are romanticizing the owning of one, that's for sure.
The eye poking is terrifying! Lickily I've got glass-protectors that double as eye-sight fixers!
My little sister almost got a bird on a whim! I told her about your videos!
Depends on the type of bird. Budgies, Cockatiels, and Pigeons are much more docile thank cockatoos. Cockatoos and parrots are the most troublesome.
@@daemonzap1481 true but they still take a lot of time and money
@@daemonzap1481 I foster pigeons and they are definitely better for most people than parrots but they still require work!
My Galah, Malibu was doing her flying around screeching as I watched this 😂😂😂. Sooo true. We post the highlights! Good getting the bad behavior out there!
I've always wanted one, it was the purpose of self growth on having a schedule and not being lazy. I never want to adopt one living alone but I'd like to have one when I have a family and kids. Thank you for the advice
Perfect video. Anybody who likes my green cheek conure and say they want to get one too. I always state everything you said!! I am really sad for all the parrots who are rehomed so many times or abused/neglected :(
I will be sending your video from now on
I am getting a rose breasted cockatoo in a week and I wanted to thank you for making these videos! I have watched this and done years of research as well, and I think he is going to be an amazing bird for me.
Good luck!
Flock Life Thank you!
Ha ha! "You might be a cockatoo"
Thank you so much for making this video! I was researching galahs, planning to buy one... now I probably won't. Thanks again, for keeping it real.
A big thing is the amount of attention they need. Birds are like toddler; they're cute and its amazing when they do things like fly or make noises, just like a toddler learning to walk and talk. But just like toddlers, they make messes and need you to be there for them. You cant keep a toddler in its crib all day, just like you can't keep your bird in its cage all day.
A colleague of mine is wanting me to adopt her rescue Galah. I'm ready for the commitment but intimated after watching these videos. I feel bad this bird has been rehomed multiple times.
You're smart for being intimidated as they are a total handful. (and hey there are some exceptions!) and amazing of you for rescuing. If you are willing to have "bird care" be a lifestyle and hobby, then I would say go for it! I went into owning Bogie with NO knowledge.
Might be lucky might be a chill bird. I type this as my quaker is giving me face piercings. She's allot smaller then a cockatu
You have to remove all sorts of bird toxins from your household and you will never be able to wear fragrance, light incense or use candles again. You will never be able to use non stick cookware. You will have to commit a lot of time and effort to daily training.
Thank you for everything... I am Australian and rescue baby GALAHS, I have one right now... he's beautiful and Everything you describe.
He's gorgeous 😍
Thanks for being so honest about these birds, thanks
You totally nailed it. I have two galahs that free-range my house, and I agree with everything you said, loud, messy, and destructive, but you can't help loving the little demons anyway
These are all valid points.
On top of that, they are also very social birds so if you just have the one it would be seeking a lot of attention from you. They also spend a lot of their time grooming themselves and other members of the flock in the wild. So you would have to fill the role of “other birds in the flock” and groom them. That could be one of the reasons this bird is attacking her and her partner, they aren’t grooming him enough, and/or he’s bored.
You have to remember that parrots are very intelligent, they have the learning capacity of a 1-2 year old child, so they can get bored very easily and then they can get destructive. Just think about what happens when people leave their 2 year olds kids to do what they want, they can get into some mischief also. So having a cockatoo could be like having a toddler for 30-60 years, just imagine that 😅
Extraordinary helpful content. Thx for creating this video
Ah! The painted toe nails! I paint usually only nails on my hands and for a while I was puzzled by switches in my cockatiels from "love you mom!" to "DON'T YOU EVER COME NEAR ME", when I finally figured each time it was when I painted my nails a different color! I suspect they perceive whole hands or feet with new nail polish color as a stranger's feet/hands. Interestingly never noticed much reaction to me putting various makeup on my face.
Also the eye peck :D having cockatiels, which are smaller, I still perceive it as cute.
Also thank you for the video overall. I clicked on it just because I wanted to see how it is owning a galah, and so many points are similar to my cockatiels (except for size)... And the experiences are so similar! One day I think I am managing well, the next day my male cockatiel gets hormonal cause change in light day or something and boom! Protect! The! Pillow! Fort! Attack! Parrot! Activated! I have also two females, and with them so far I've never experienced this nesting behavior though, so I wonder if female galahs are also somewhat tamer with regards to the nesting behavior.
They are basically little monkeys that are more noisy & live longer than monkeys. 😮 Both capuchin monkeys and galah cockatoos are non-domestic exotic pets so there are places that may ban them. Capuchin monkeys are highly social and intelligent primates that can form strong bonds with their owners, while galah cockatoos are known for being highly social and affectionate birds.
Both animals require specialized care, diet, and housing. Capuchin monkeys require a lot of attention and stimulation, including social interaction, playtime, and training. Both should ideally be free roamed. They both need a varied and nutritious diet that includes fruits, vegetables, and nuts.
Capuchin monkeys can live up to 40 years or more in captivity, while galah cockatoos can live up to 60 years or more.
Galah cockatoos are known for their loud calls and vocalizations. Capuchin monkeys can also be noisy, but not to the same extent as galah cockatoos.
OK, just a disclaimer from an Aussie that sees these birds all the time both in nature and as pets. Galah's are well known for their nastiness, it is ingrained and definitely not hidden. As for Cockatoos, I had one as a kid in High School and honestly he never bit me or got nasty in any shape or form. On the flip side, I have also had a cockatiel that took my son and I 5 months to get him to the point that we could even put our hands in his cage. The other parrots if you want a gentle parrot, Lorikeets and Conures, most especially Conures (inclusive of Conures are Princess Parrots) are the gentlest parrots I have ever owned. Lorikeets are funny and some can be temperamental, but like with any pet, that is dependant on the atmosphere in which they are raised and nurtured. These are only my personal opinions on what I have experienced, in fact I have found Budgerigars to be more nasty than any of the aforementioned parrots. Don't get me started on Indian Ringnecks, they are a whole other world of Parrot. So, the way I see it is, if you get the parrot as a very young bird and nurture it properly, proper diet and good training any parrot can be gentle. Showing fear or nervousness will definitely bring out their nasty side, whether you have been nipped or not, you still cannot be nervous or fearful around them. I found setting the bounderies for behaviour right from the get go is definitely a positive. I am sure I will get a lot of flack from a lot of people about this, experienced and not, I don't care. As I have already stated this is just from my own experience and what I found worked. No animal be it bird or not deserves to demonised for its misgivings, all animals are capable of being nasty regardless of breed.
I love your honesty and knowledge on these birds. They are beautiful and I would just admire them from afar in the wild. Where I believe they belong. I admire you for putting such a tremendous effort into caring for these little birds. I’ll stick to my two dogs and three cats they are so loving and rewarding to me. But I understand everyone is different and to each their own and their tastes.
Aw thanks for your positive feedback and for watching our video! We really appreciate it and I really really try to paint an accurate depiction of what parrot ownership is like.
This is a great vid. It explains everything a too mama goes thru. Yeah I thought I had my bird skills down, but a cockatoo will make you question that once or twice... at least. Galahs maybe more. Lol.
Granted I have a very calm and cooperative female. But is a huge part of your day, and like ours get music and dance lessons and such. But cockatoos will make you wonder at times, if you have what it takes as a bird mom, lol. So good job explaining that. All good stuff to consider before... research, research, RESEARCH! That’s what I always say. I spent a decade learning before I adopted mine, but also had been learning my whole life really cuz wanted one as a kid. But I wanted to do it right. And even then you’re still not prepared when it comes to toos... cuz you’ve just adopted a human toddler basically.
I remember for 10 years I heard a lot in the bird community when I’d inquire about a too (I wanted to take my time and wait for the right one, & that totally worked, I knew her when I saw her. And that’s clearly obvious with you 2 as well).
But experts would often say “most people aren’t cockatoo people. Only a certain few bird moms.” So I kept learning, but also kept thinking I was probably one of them and it would happen one day.
Cuz it takes a special type of bird mom. Turns out I was one of those peeps where cockatoo and I just go well together... and now it’s my life (but I love it!), & I’m even doing a study on cockatoo behavior in captivity,.. in a normal home life with cockatoos. To develop a better guide for their emotional and psychological needs.
I’ve cone to the conclusion they need a totally integrated family life as if they were a toddler. All of the learning, all of the enrichment, etc. Youre clearly one of us too, lol. Cuz now you all of these things too and it’s great you take him to bible study and such. it’s beautiful tbh. Passing down all you’ve learned. Well done on this vid.
Did we remember to get as one last reason:
Cockatoos have a way of seeing into your soul, and psyching you out that leaves you feeling rattled and unnerved, like they just powered into your soul and made notes for later... it’s creepy when it happens. Cuz that one is a good one, and how you handle that moment when it occurs might determine the rest of your relationship with that bird. cuz they’re that smart!
They do this look that conveys both that they just saw into your soul AND that they then might use what they saw against you later, at the same time, and it can be unnerving when you first experience it... I’m sure you’ve dealt with that by now. That look where they just mentally documented something they saw in you that you didn’t see yourself... and are gonna save that for later. Lol. 😂
I remember going to friends when that first happened, crying “omg I didn’t think she could get to me like that! Like I let her get into my head... Holy crap!” 😂😂😂😂😂🙈 “and now Idk what she might be planning!” Thank goodness other cockatoo moms quickly told me, “you’re ok, you got this, you finally got the Soul Stare & now you’re feeling really inadequate as a bird mom. We’ve all been there.” Like they knew cuz they’d been thru it too. Lol. So having a cockatoo friends support system when you first adopt is also a good idea. So I’m adding that. You’ll have questions.
Now I know what do in those situations, and it rarely occurs cuz she’s given up trying. I just do it right back & then she gets unnerved, lol... she did it twice in the 1st year... had me questioning all my skills as a bird mom. 😂😂😂🙈
My girl also loves Dance Moms & I give her dance lessons... she has goals in life. I’m like “at least she has that psych-out stare down, cuz every dance kid learns that for competition and this little too is a master at it!” And then she realized when JoJo Siwa did the exact same psych-out stare on DWTS this week and cheered. 😂🤷🏼♀️ All of Abby’s kids learn that for competition. I just hate when she does it to me. Lol.
So we do a lot of toddler type enrichment. Right now the birds are happily raising their own interactive cyber pet (toy) & learning ABC’s & the arts. We get kids toys for them along with their birdie chew toys. They’re learning to play a tiny piano and everything. The more we do like that the more I watch their personalities grow and things go smoothly with momsplaing why we have certain rules and stuff.
So helpful, love your videos!
Thank youuu! especially for the raw footages that show daily life :) really useful
It's so alien to me how much these birds cost as pets overseas when I see 20 to 50 of them every day along with Sulfur Crested Cockatoos & Corellas just naturally in the wild flying over my house or stopping for a rest in the trees in my yard & paddock here in rural NSW Australia. They are so common. But still gorgeous & cheeky. I love them.
Sooo many people need to see this !! 😫
I've had my beloved Roxy all of her whole life and half of mine, 30 years now.
We just rescued a Goffins that is 25 years old. Now we have two.
galahs have been my favorite for sooo long! (still is) i have been thinking of getting a grey, but galahs match my personality more,
im more of a loud, messy, fun person, not so much as a chill sit and give one pet on the head. i like dancing and being crazy, and i would love to have a galah doing that with me (i have 6 birds) and i have
lots of experience. i think a galah would be perfect for me.
I would encourage you to adopt if your heart is set on a galah! Also, I have learned recently that all the dancing and hyping up can lead to lots of aggression. Cockatoo energy can escalate very quickly! i wish someone would have told me that much sooner than when i found out the hard way! 😫😅
Flock Life yes I already know that. I have an amazon leaned that the hard way to. But dancing with your galah can also help you bond. Playing and talking to it also. It can lead to different things. It depends on the bird.
I have a n African Grey and a galah and if I had to choose between them the galah wins hands down for personality and even intelligence
This video was informative and gave me the real- Sticking with fish. LOLOLOL.
Great explanation. People ask me, "Do your parrots bite?" My response is...."Hell, I bite!"
"Fly attacks your face" lmfao!!!
Yes.....you have described my galah Arlo accurately. I love her dearly but I discourage anyone from owning one. I also have a beak shaped mark on my face because I accidentally shut a drawer that she had hopped into. Lol
This is a very good video. Thank you so much for making it. I need to share this video sometime soon so more people can see it. It's funny how you said "You might be a cockatoo", haha. I made this same comparison about myself today... I said that I'm challenging to be around, so maybe that's why I like cockatoos so much. :P
You're so sweet!
My macaw loves going after feet. Everything you've said applies to my macaw and my grey. Every day is a battle of wits, where two dinosaurs solve all the difficulties that humans have put in front of them. Our macaw has learned how to open cupboards and some doors, and take down curtains. Our grey seems to know which wires to cut to not be watched by the aviary camera. They'll cooperate to raid treats in the kitchen. Hear a noise in the kitchen? Maybe it's my wife, maybe it's my grey answering in my wife's voice... can't just yell, have to go look and see.
I prepared for all that by volunteering at a parrot rescue for 6 months prior to taking in my birds, but even then.
Oh, and all that cockatoo stuff applies to a grey, with the added bonus of greys (and amazons) being able to do voices, so as I said, if I ask a question of my wife in another room, I often have to assess "was it Squidette, or Poulet du Cul Rouge?" With a parrot you have to be prepared for creepy sounds and voices in the night. Ever walked into a dark room and hear a whisper "whatca doin?"... I assure you, no matter how awesome you are, your heart will skip a beat the first time you get one of those. (that one is a macaw trick btw... previous owner must have taught her that).
When he is being agressive towards others never ever do what you did! Do not laugh, they are always checking your behavior! Remember, if you give it a wrong behavior reading, it takes weeks upon weeks to rewrite that. Anyway, thank you so much for not incentiving people to get a parrot. Also, your parrot seems too wild, was he from a breeder?
hahaha! when bogie got your ear ring 🤣🤣 I quit wearing earrings when I got my Galah Binky lol everything you said is so true! But nun the less we love them ❤🦜 I couldn't imagine not having him now.
I know I can't paint my finger nails anymore because he FREAKS out LOL
It's so freaking funny that all the behaviours your Galah is showing in this video, my conures do - exactly like that! But they are much much smaller (60 grams) :D
Would love to see information on how you keep them entertained toys wise
We are currently trying to figure how to keep it running
I use BirdTricks foraging boxes! I posted a video about them! You can use my code: BOGIETHEGALAH to get 10% off as well :)
I was strongly considering to get a Galah... this video has totally put me off. I appreciate your honesty. Just thought they were the best birds for families. Oh well.
Glad I could shed some light on galah ownership. Thanks for stopping by i really appreciate it :)
I have owned parrots for over 30 years and have been bit a total of 3 times. Each bite was because the bird was new and frightened. I have learned to read body language of the bird which is important. Cockatoos can go from 0 to 100 in 1 second with aggression and is second to the amazon for biting. I can say there is one species of parrot that is incredibly reluctant to bite and is actually endangered in the wild because they don't bite when caught. That bird is the Patagonian Conure. They are noisy but they are sweet and a very good first bird.
If you want a more docile pet bird, maybe you should get a dove. My dove lived with me for seventeen years, and apart from his crowing whenever I watched a movie, he was the perfect pet bird. (Seventeen years is a very long life for a dove.)
That’s so sweet 🩷
OMG!, thank you so much for your video, I was planning on getting a Galah this week, but yup, I’m a neat freak, I think I’ll stay with just my dogs and watch funny videos of birds instead. I don’t think I have the patience!,
I have a galah that was found in the bush, with a clipped wing. He couldn't fly and was in the middle of nowhere so he'd been dumped. That's the sad part about having these long lived birds as pets: you have to have a solid plan for them for after you've gone and in some cases that plan doesn't work out - particularly where a bird has behavior 'problems'. Often they are just released into the wild with people hoping they just assimilate into the nearest flock. He was starving when I found him (or maybe he found me) and I took him home
It took a while to settle him into a routine and I've put together a large set of stainless steel shelves as a playhouse. It's outfitted with branches, chains, toys, treats and foraging toys.
He's an excellent cuddler (purrs like a cat), blames me for anything that goes wrong (falls over own feet, sees a magpie) or if the morning routine is out of order and he's likely to get cross and nip.
I've had him for a few years now and wouldn't give him up but I'd never deliberately go out and purchase one.
Wow thanks for sharing. That is so sad that people just release pet birds expecting them to live. Especially when clipped 😔😤. You're amazing to have saved the little guy and give him a good loving home.
What about the powders from their feathers? Is the powder problem only for sulphate crested cockatoo only?
We have a goffin cockatoo, he’s now 8. Years old , he’s so cuddly, He does have a streak in him and at times wants to remove my eyeglasses and flips them off so fast without a warning. But he’s mostly a good bird. He talks, and sometimes really loud when he wants your attention. He’s potty trained, and whenever he’s outside he’s cadge, we put newspaper on the floor by him. And I’ll have him on my fingers and tell him to plop, and he does.
Galah & cockatoo’s are two different things in Australia… A Galah is a Galah and a Cocky is a Cocky..
YES I get this a lot! we consider them cockatoos here because morphological similarities are shared between the galah and the white cockatoos that make up the genus Cacatua. They share the same genus
You hit the nail on the head!!! Great vid. As a first time bird owner, and that bird being a Galah, I can backup everything I just heard. They are constant hard work and a life commitment, that many people aren't ready for, but i wouldn't trade it for the world. I do think you have to be half crazy to own one though. Bogie is beautiful! keep up the great vids.
I hate these videos that say that this is what its like with ALL of a bird type. Its not. Our Galah was a impulse buy by the wife. She bought cause I said I liked it. We have several other birds. A Pineapple and Cinnamon Turquoise conjures. They are evil. Bullies. Mean SOB's. One from a breeder hand feed the other retail bought. We have a Bebe (store bought but supposedly hand feed )bought when my wife got the Galah. (Good day for the bird store lol) He is noisy, and when you first approach aggressive AF. But then clams down. He likes ears ALOT. Then two budgies (retail bought) . One flies all over the house as he pleases. Pretty calm and trained. He gets into the other cages and eats their food. The conjures try to bully him but he or she doesn't take their crap. The other budgie won't come out of my grand daughters room. Won't let anyone touch it. He's a loner. A complete loner. And then there is our Galah. He sits on his cage top most of the time quietly. He will get down and walk along the top of the couch and climb on a shoulder or down the sides of it. He doesn't go after ears. He loves to be scrithed on the head but will snap if you hit his pin feathers. He loves the tip of shoe laces. When I am sitting on the couch and my leg up on the other he will sit there like he's holding court. Occasionally will snip a toe but not often. Really the only sound he makes are some chucking/clicking sound. He also freaks out when the conjures get into his cage. He doesn't realize he is bigger then them yet. Tho the Bebe recently found that out. While I'm sure that bird species have specific traits and behaviors its not how all are. Maybe some DNA'd traits are the same but Its like saying all blondes are dumb. And I think thats is cause they aren't in their true environment but a made one for them. Liked the video tho. Good luck with yours.
Great job on this video!
I love your earrings! Where did you get them?
They are by Mother Sierra! love them so much I will get you the link
www.mothersierra.com/collections/the-living/products/bogie-the-galah?ghref=4085%3A50859
I had absolutely no idea about the amount of time and commitment you have to give to a bird..and this is the first time I have seen a galah cockatoo..coz you don't see these in india..im terrified of birds...and BTW bogie is really pretty...thanks for sharing this
I absolutely love the chemistry between you and your bird! Also, YOU'RE SO CUTE!!! 💖💫🙏🏻
We have owned both a yellow crested Cockatoo & a Galah. First 3 months with them can be a battle, then they learn who’s boss & become great loving birds.
Are they your first birds? Do you recommend buying one? I just can't decide. Almost everyone says how bad they are, but others like you say that they are just fine. Also, how old were they when you bought them?
Sooooo true 😆 it’s so nice to know I’m not alone in dealing with my parrots lmao. Another reason- you’ll never be able to shower or go to the bathroom alone ever again because once they bond to you they want to know what you’re doing at all times. They also poop CONSTANTLY and will chew everything sparkly that you own. Goodbye pretty jewelry....
haha this is great! love it and can relate to what you're saying!
I don’t have a cockatoo, but I do have a caique and mine absolutely LOVES to attack my prescription glasses so that’s another expense to take into account. Once he latches on, I have to hope I can take the glasses off my face before I lose a finger or my eye in the process. He’s chipped my lenses so many times and he’s only a few months old. I do love birds, but I agree that parrots in general are NOT pets to buy on a whim. The smallest things can set them off!
OH JEEZ! That is so crazy! Yeah just got a bite today because Bogie wanted to chew my computer and I wouldn't let him!
I just watched your video on "The Truth Behind Owning A Cockatoo". I have a wonderful Galah named Mortimer and he is my baby. I would just like to add that I am now 58 years old and have had him for 6 years. Yes I bought him on a whim. My kids have grown and they were all having babies of their own so crazy me wanted a baby too and so I bought Mortimer. He is the love of my life and does everything with me. However when other people come around I do have to put him back in his cage. I would like to add a reason to not buying a Galah to your video. I feel this is one that may not be thought of and I certainly didn't think of. Who will look after your bird when you die? None of my kids want him and at this stage I don't know and I do think about what will happen to him when I'm gone. I had Galah's when I was little and when I left home my mum gave them to a small zoo. From there I heard that they got out and got killed on the road. What do I do?
Absolutely agree and this is totally something one should consider before buying a cockatoo. THANK YOU for your honesty. It is needed in the bird community so that others can learn!
I work at a shelter and we have a cockatoo that hadn’t been properly taken care of by their previous owner. She likes to just straight up yell at me when ever I’m not paying attention to her. If I’m standing right next to her when she screams it is legit deafening.
Yeah I think some species of cockatoo can be heard from a mile away 😬
@@flocklife oh I could believe that hahahaha
I own a galah as well, this whole video is so relatable and true
I have a cockatoo that I have had for 26 years and another (my avatar) for 10 years. I've never been bitten on the face by either of them and in fact the GSC2 has never bitten me or anyone. I would say that you are doing some things wrong. You don't want your bird going for your earrings then don't wear them (at least when the bird can get to them). You should be calmer and project that calm by not waving your arms around so much when you talk. Get a bigger cage.
I agree I work with birds for a living all kinds of breeds and I really do think if the birds aggressive it's coming from the owner/person they work with.. I won't put up with their crap I don't give them an inch or think it's "funny" I correct it instantly and they KNOW I won't put up with it and I've never had issues with any of them. I just love how people blame the animal 😂
Thanks for this. I won't be getting one
This is soooo true, even for the smaller cockatiels - the only things that make cockatiels easier are that they live 30 years, rather than 60, and they are not so expensive. Still, they are loud, aggressive and messy - and we were left with ours after our son left home. It was his bird. Sigh.
There are days will your bird will act like they hate you this is when birds get rehomed because people think the bird doesn’t love them. Guys it just takes time
Totally!
@@flocklife omg thanks
Hi, i am from Maryland. I am struggling to find a place to get a cockatoo, either from pet store or shelter. Online store metabird, macawbird seem to be scams according to reviews. Could you provide a resource where i can look for? Thanks.
I don't need a parrot cus I have kids to do everything he does.
Should I try a budgie instead?
My galah is two years old this January and my nephews call him the bulldozer, he likes to lower his head and run full speed at ppl to freak them out and when they scare he giggles and goes on his happy marry way 😂
Wow! Thank you so much for your honesty.
I’m perfectly happy with budgies and cockatiels. Even cockatiels can be challenging! Female tiel we have is amazing, first male we had was amazing, second male was a nightmare. Completely stubborn and would bite. Couldn’t keep him. If I couldn’t properly handle a cockatiel, there is no way in hell I’m ever considering a cockatoo! I will admire and watch from the internet :)
Did you get him from a rescue?
I haven't finished the video but I thought that they were super affectionate and comforting :(
not at all!
It also depends on how they where raised, who raised them and the environment all factor in there behaviour. So when they say they are quiet it means they where raised different to your and others.
I live in MEXICO where Parrots and other birds can live in captivity outside on Patios and Terrazas, but they are not nearly as common as they were 30 years ago..now seen mostly in country towns... Urban people are more eco aware
ive been looking at galah's, would they be fine in a 1.5 by 1.5 by 1.8m avairy? would they behave differently?
I think it would depend on your handling/training and behavior management
@@flocklife Thank you. im going to have a look at some tomorrow so any care taking tips would be apreciated😁
This is seriously my life with my Goffin Arrow, not to mention my three little ones along with him. We even have a shop vac just for them
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I have a female Galah, it attacked me three times for np reason. It bit my toe so hard.
I’m considering selling it.
Not to mention the continuous yelling and noises it makes.
Tysm for the information, I've known most of these!
a cockatoo is the best "pet-friend" you can have in my opinion. my galah is 7 years go. i "got" him, since he was still in the egg.
you just need to have a lot of patience and time. they are like teenagers. they learn from you and still have their on head. so prepare to get bit here and there and be prepare that they will mess with you here and there. you will suffer pain and bleed for sure :D ... and yea. watch your eyes. dont trust them too much in the first years xD
anyway. they are realy lovly. cute, fluffly, follows you everywhere (they mostly walk because they are too lazy to fly xD). and they are like clowns. they love to make nonsense things, weird talking, destryojng everything (yes, even walls if you let them get on a higher postion close to a wall) - and throw everything (!) they can lift on the ground and just have fun :)
and remember... they dont live like 15 years like a cat or dog... they get up to 40 years and older. so its a life-time (!)friend(!) not just a pet. think about that before you want to get one -> not just because you saw some "cute and nice" videos. :)
I honestly consider my birds to be little people, not pets. And not like children either, like little dramatic humans that have their own intricate culture you don't understand, that speak a language you don't understand, that's extended family. They're not cute or docile, they're highly intelligent and complex beings and need to be treated as such.
Personally, I struggle hard with reading people, but consider parrots easy to read, so I fit well with them. Like I said, they're like my best friends that also happen to be rather demanding roommates. But if you're not someone who enjoys their complexity and doesn't mind aggressive behaviors, then you shouldn't get a pet parrot. I got my birds because I wanted a best friend, but I also enjoy working with challenging, aggressive animals, so it was a challenge I knew I was getting into.
I should also mention that I've grown up with parrots, I've got a lot of experience with 'problem' animals like aggressive dogs, cats, horses, and birds, and am currently in school to be an animal behaviorist, so I feel like I have enough experience to care for parrots. But seriously, if you want a pet that's loving and snugglable and also has feathers, I'd suggest getting a pet pigeon or chicken instead. People scoff at me when I recommend those birds, but they're fully domesticated and are quite loving pets, whereas all parrot species are still wild animals
My first sulphur crested cockatoo was an angel. I looked after it all wrong.. it was the old days. He was parent reared. He lived in a small round brass cage and I clipped his wings. He ate seed and vegetables only all his life. He only had a metal bell as a toy. But he was super healthy, perfect feathers, no behavioural problems, friendly with everyone and quiet (for a cockatoo). He died of age related problems. I got another one and did everything right, a hand reared one, very expensive. Lived in a massive cage and could fly around the room. It screamed all the time, pulled out its chest feathers, attacked everyone and my dog, bit me hard to make my bleed, destroyed everything. After 4 years I had enough and re homed it. I miss my old one so much, but will never get another one now.
Very interesting! Thanks for sharing. I think it really does depend on the individual personality of each bird.
I've been keeping citrons for near 25 years , I've never found them to be this aggressive. Perhaps the galah. Is generally more aggressive as a pet? Or maybe just because he's young.
Honestly I think it’s cause I didn’t understand his body language very well along with the fact that he was clipped for the first 8 months of his life
This vídeo is a lifesaver!