Middle-aged cockatoo doesn't know how to fly. This woman wants to change that.
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- Middle-aged cockatoo doesn't know how to fly. This woman wants to change that.
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this bird has more personality than most of the people i know
not even kidding
It's true for most birds, or at least parrots. They have, dare I say, too much personality for their small bodies ;)
@@dragonfly9821 AND they accept you no matter what, when you treat them well :D
A perfect pair. Total love.
He's more pleasant and smarter, too.
When it comes to parrots I bet their IQ is higher then some people as well. lol
While it's a shame he wasn't taught to fly, I love hearing birds having only one owner for many years. That's a person that knew the commitment and stuck to it. They brought him to a rescue, instead of putting him on craiglist. I'm sure they really wanted to bring him along, but it's great he found another wonderful home
Very true. It’s sad, but I think most pet birds don’t make it past 3 years with their owner. Either through that owner losing interest in them and getting rid of them, or the bird dying from negligence. You’d think the initial expense of the bird would be enough to deter irresponsible owners, but it doesn’t. I’m so sick of hearing about those cases. These animals deserve a happy caring lifelong home.
I’m glad there are bird rescue facilities, but even that doesn’t often meet their full needs. I think part of the problem with birds getting adopted is that there is still a lag in knowledge about their proper care. Most everyone knows someone who has a dog or cat and about how to take care of one, but not so much with birds. Most every town, no matter how small has a vet knowledgeable in treating dogs and cats. But it’s hard to find a good avian vet. It’s better than it was. Internet helps, but it’s also hurting in that some unscrupulous people will watch videos and think to get one to ‘entertain’ them. The novelty wears off and the person’s patience wears thin. 😔 it makes me so angry.
Like having a child, pets are a commitment. ♥️🙏🏻
Totally agree. My grandfather has had a few of his parrots for 60 + years. You really need to understand the commitment that comes with them and ideally have a home in mind for after you, as so many parrots outlive their owners. It's beautiful that this parrot has had two wonderful homes.
I just really hope they’re careful if he does learn to fly. Over 25 years ago my cousin had a wonderful cockatoo who could fly. She brought her outside occasionally but she never flew far and always came back. Then one day it was snowing so she brought her outside. She flew up into the snow and never came back. She spent months looking for her, putting up flyers up to 10 miles away, checking in with every animal rescue. Just that one time she flew and never came back.
@@MinMaxxx OMG, that's so sad! She must have been completely heartbroken 😢
I just don't know how hard was for that person to give him away after 28 years. I had to give away our cat few weeks back, he was with us 2 years since baby. We cried our eyes out.
That would be rough having to give your bird away after 28 years. Glad he found a great second home.
Might have been having to move into a nursing home, happens a lot
32 years
I’ve had my parrot for 30 years, and I would never in a million years get rid of him!
I have given up my dream to move out of the country before because of my love and commitment for him. They told me I would have to quarantine him for six months once I arrived with him, and there was not a chance in hell I would do that to my baby!
When you truly take your love and commitment seriously to these beings who literally are a part of your family once you bring them into your home, there is no way you would get rid of them!
I have a huge flight aviary, I welcome any parrots people have to give up, and I won't breed them if that is the owners request, though most don't mind, and if they don't get on with my flock, I find them good homes. People get old, sick, things that are out of their control and these creatures live extremely long lives.
I was 26 when I got my citron cockatoo 30 years ago. I'm 56 now and and she's only 30.
I've never been a fan of having a bird as a pet but this little guy is adorable. He has a ton of personality. I can see why people enjoy having a bird in their family.
OMG, such a beautiful Story, sooo loving ,,💕💋😆😍🎵❤️
Generally, they are high upkeep, a bit like a woman, need constant interaction, loving and attention, but when you need them, they're there for you. The big mistake people make is not understanding just how long different species can live, often outliving their owners and needing re-homing or they are just abandoned. Adoption is a good option rather than buying from a pet shop or breeder, because that just puts more abandoned birds on an already filled market. Like racing greyhounds and racing horses! I've learnt so much from our 2 little Cockatiels, also of the Parrot family.
Birds are amazing. Work at an animal hospital and we had a mascot...an amazon named B.J.
Never was a bird person until him...just have to be around them. It's a real fun and loving relationship 😁
@@yousee66, yes, they are amasing animals, birds. I have met alot of birdbrains in my day, not quite the same thing though!
I have four parrots which I’ve had for 22 years, 26 years, 27 years and 28 years respectively. They are loving, cuddly, funny and have lots of personality. I adore them.
Owner: "What do you have to say for yourself?"
Cockatoo: *"EAa!"*
Owner: "You are forgiven"
Absolutely delightful. He's a lucky boy to get such a loving owner.
Especially as his second. They can be miserable for a year or two as they settle in to their human being gone. These two just clicked but she is clearly taking good care of him.
I love the cute names we make up for our babes and what they're doing- Wet Chicken Wednesday had me rolling!
How many bird's lovers are here:🐤
Yes I loved “Wet Chicken Wednesday”, that was LMAO! 🤣
Lol Wet Chicken Wednesday is a thang with parrot people! ❤🐦
@@michelehemlokhexwhite4310 I had no idea! It brings me joy thinking about so many more people enjoying it right along with me. 😄
Birds are totally insane but this woman has the patience of saint
yessir
If you don’t mind the noise, they can be incredible pets. I have a blue and gold macaw who I’ve had since she was 2 1/2 months old. She’s now 22 years and is so loved!
Birds aren't insane, they just are meant to live in a completely different way than what a lot of humans keep them as. They are flock animals, meant to constantly disassemble/chew things apart as part of the foraging process, and solve problems all the time. Keeping a parrot alone in a small cage without intellectually stimulating toys and not letting it out of the cage frequently (as opposed to for instance the lady in the video who takes good care of the parrot) is a deeply inhumane treatment and torture. It's like locking up a husky in a small cage and act surprised when it gets behavioral and health issues.
Totally insane? How.
Parrots absolutely yes, they need a lot of intensive care, it's like having a toddler that never grows up for up-to 70 years. Most other birds are easier than even cats.
Im surprised with how despite not being given room to fly, Doobie hasn't plucked?
He seems very healthy.
He actually can’t fly , didn’t learn to fly
It’s not that he hasn’t been given room to fly…if I heard the sweet lady correctly, she said he’d never learned HOW to fly, and that she takes him out & tries to get him to flap his wings & that she wants him to fly! So far he hasn’t learned how but she thinks she needs to build up his wing muscles first before he’ll be able. So, there’s no reason for him to pluck himself silly, and that’s why he doesn’t! Doobie IS apparently VERY healthy & why shouldn’t he be? He has lots of room, plenty of friends to play with and an owner that dearly loves him! I wouldn’t worry about Mr. Doobie, he seems just fine!🦜
@@kansas66701 yeah but HOW COME he didnt learn to fly? must be a reason, and not room or clipped wings from fledgling age is very likely reason, but also things that cause birds to pluck.
Maybe he needs to see other birds fly? To atleast know he could if he wanted. Some birds just don't know they're birds.
Sad he never got or gets to fly at least he’s happy and in a good home where he’s loved🥰❤️
For Sure !
No one said he would never get to fly unless I missed that part but he's a perfectly healthy bird he literally just needs to practice so his wing muscles can develop she just has to keep motivating him to flap and kind of force him to try flying like putting him on a perch where his only option is to jump or fly (of course with a couch or bed or some super soft cushion because he will inevitably fall at first) and he's good lol
Honestly I'm not a bird person, I'm a cat one! But this little guy has such a special personality, you just have to fall in love!
Ditto!
Bird's lover: attendence plz 👍🏻
Most birds do!
@@KissyKat
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Yeah. And you can instantly tell that the previous owner really loved the bird but that on some level, the bird understood why he had to leave. Spooky. Some species don't usually adjust like that, Cockatoos in particular. They can be one hell of a handful even in a healthy, stable environment. So to be honest, I'd like a little more info on the history of the bird.
Hes so adorable and handsome
Thanks for the comment.
He doesnt need to fly his just perfect the way he is
Also dangerous.
He’s a happy little fellow. You are giving him his best life!
🌻💕👍🏻🙏🏻🤗
He was very loved by his first human and have been blessed with a new wonderful family.
You can see he is really happy where he is and I am glad he was able to adjust to a new human so well. It seems like his first human also helped him be a well adjusted bird.
Birds are a lot of work! I had a cockatoo for almost 15 years. They are high maintenance but funny and adorable. They need space, to be kept busy and activity. Plus lots of attention. I'm glad to see this bird having another life after losing his owner of 28 years.
Strange that he wouldn’t learn on his own. When I had a conure I hand fed him baby bird formula (he was an accident, owner didn’t have time or space for a flock of baby conures) from when he didn’t even have feathers yet. He built up his wing muscles instinctively by flapping his wings wildly, and from then on he taught himself how to fly, and he was a good one at that.
I’d love to hear other experiences though, I just simply thought it was something birds just learned by instinct.
Depends a lot on the size of the bird and their individual confidence level. smaller birds like parakeets and conures can take to flying in no time and seem to have a lot of natural confidence to it. bigger birds like cockatoos and macaws have a much harder time, especially if it's been a couple decades with little to no experience between a lack of confidence and the likehood of the wings having lost those proper flight muscles over time. For some bigger birds it can be painful even to fly if they havn't been taught to build up those muscles again. I myself have a nearly 10 year old B&G macaw who we're trying to teach to fly. He does very short distances from chair to chair and knows how to fly across a room quite well if he happens to gey startled by something, but building his confidence and teaching him that he can fly when he wants to is a big big part of that training process :) (my other bird on the other hand, a 6 year old Green Cheek Conure, took no time at all to fly once his wings came in and does it when he wants)
All my birds are rescues, they learnt to fly by flapping their wings madly and diving onto me from the top of their cages. They also love the feel of air passing furiously over them - they instinctively know they’re meant to rule the sky.
@@marinelandjoy479 That is honestly SO interesting! It does make sense that it would be more difficult for a larger bird as a heavier bird requires more muscle mass. I wish you the best of luck on your journey and teaching your baby to fly.
Give your green cheek a scratch from me, I miss my boy every day.
@@Juju2012ZA Hahaha I remember when my boy would flap his wings like a madman, sometimes even taking off by accident because he was going so wild! They're such characters ;P
@@voidface8827 lol, my youngest watched the others flying. She actually started flying a month earlier than normal. She has this funny thing she does: climbs onto my head, grips my hair with her feet and start flapping hard. It’s like she’s trying to lift us both off the ground. She was a rescue Ducorps - a little bug-eyed beauty 😂❤️💕
Bless this woman 🙏🏻🙏🏻💜💜🦜🦜
His feathers look good, not plucked out from anxiety, so it seems like his previous family cared very much about him. It must have been hard to part with such a beautiful and fun little guy.
Aww sweet, he's gorgeous, so glad you adopted him, I hope you have another great 28yrs together, great video thanks 💖😁
Magnificent bird!
Very lucky cockatoo to have landed in such a loving and dedicated family. I’ve live with birds now since 1988 when I got my first parrot. He is still with me, 33 years ago now. You are right they can sense emotion and are very attentive when they have bonded with you.
Doobie is a beautiful and delightful Citron Cockatoo. So happy y'all found him. And enjoy your next 28 years with Doobie. ♥️♥️🦜🦜
What a sweetheart. I'm so glad he has a family that loves him and interacts with him. ❤️
What a cutie!! He’s so fun. There’s no time to be bored or sad with this guy in your life I bet!
He can steal hearts 💕💞
Beautiful sweet baby he's awesome your so lucky.
I raised cockatiels for several years, I would open their cages and let them fly in my back porch. I would chase them from one side of the porch to the other. I put curtain rods on each side of the porch for them to land on. They were excellent flyers and were in great shape, I would also get a work out chasing them back and forth.
He is so lucky to find such a caring and loving second home.💗
Be so careful with flying. Especially learning late he could accidentally fly away and get lost. You're wonderful. Just be cautious.
He is just protesting !!
Must have been devastating to person who gave up this gem of a bird.😳
But good to know he went to a loving family.
Doobie is so adorable, and beautiful 💕💕💕💕
Thanks for watching!
Animals are truly extraordinary.
He is a real sweetheart who wouldn’t fall in love with him? A lot packed in his birdie body! 💕💕💜💜❤️❤️💕💕. I had to come back for more!
It's heartbreaking to hear that the previous owner couldn't bring Doobie with him to his new place. At the same time, I am happy that Doobie found a great Forever Home with Kim and her partner, and he's doing well. I look forward to an update video and see Doobie fly 😃
Wet chicken Wednesday is literally my favorite thing ever
He's a good boy. He's a pretty pretty boy. May you both be blessed with a long healthy life together. You both as so lucky you found each other. 🌟❤️🕊️🙏
His little head movements 🥰lolol
He is a real gem, what a character! He has landed on his feet with your family. Let him enjoy what he can do, and don't worry that he doesn't fly. It doesn't bother him. I'd hate if he flew away one day and was never seen again. He loves you both so much.
Clever bird! I wish dogs lived that long.
Love how they love each other so much
They are EXTREMELY smart and have such adorable personalities. :).
🤗Adorable Doobie, (expensive, messy, moody, & worth every bit) is obviously a joy. You 3 are 'Lucky Ducks'!
CUTE bird 🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊 very fluffy and smart, good friend hehehe 😄😄😄😄
Yoshi, the little yorkie, woof woof 🐶🐶🐶
What a good bird mom! I love seeing him get so much enrichment, lots of love, getting proper vet checkups, and eating lots of veggies as all (non-lorikeet) parrots should!
The bird feeds the dog how funny. Such a cutie
I absolutely love Doobie!!! Please give him hugs and kisses for me! 🥰🤗💗🤗😘.
He’s so cute- I’ve never seen an animal so happy for a bath though. Congrats on a non stubborn pet for baths.
Bird gets a "blow dry." So cute, I hope he can fly someday.BIG personality
What a lovely bird🥰😍
Omg he is so cute!
His head plume is beautiful! He shows a lot of expression through those feathers :)
Thanks for taking care of him. I hope he's with you for a long time, these birds live as long as humans and It's always sad to see one past along or far worse, surrendered. If you have a pedestal fan, they can help simulate wind and he might begin lifting up his wings and building muscle, it's instinctual for many birds including the cockatoo/cockatiel. Australia is a windy nation so they use the wind to travel further and use less energy.
These birds live for 60 years. Life time friend.. amazing birds..
One of the goodest boys of all time.
Doobie is an angel in disguise. Just learned about anting for the first time.
He's like the bird version of a human who never learned to drive. XD
That bird is so cute I love the eyes!
Thanks for the comment!
This birb bebe is livin his best life and I'm here for it
That bird hit the lottery when he found you, and to find that it worked out makes it a win-win for all concerned. You’re all so lucky to have such a good friend.
The owner is amazing, I hope she will take a good care of him and they will be happy ^^
This is sooo beautiful and sweet. Thank you for uploading this video I would cherish more it’s so sweet God bless him. I hope for him that he will fly.
The fact that I see these birds outside my house, lots is amazing (I live in Australia where they are native)
There are huge flocks here in Canberra, along with galahs. Both are easy to attract to garden or deck. A more sensible bird as a pet is the cockatiel, a sort of miniature cockatoo, which only lives up to 30 years
Birds have such amazing personalities and I'm so glad this guy is in the best home! 🤗❤️
The previous owner didn't do too badly after all those years but now he has fulfillment with his Mum, he's certainly a very bright boy I love him to bits bless you folks a great job.
Love 🌹from UK 🌹🇬🇧❤💕.
In Australia we call them sulphur crested cokatoos! Amazing animals they sing opera and swear like troopers!
He's the cutest!
He looks exactly like mine. She died unexpectedly at 22 I had her since she was 6wks. She did the shower n blow dryer also. Her death actually put me in the hospital by ambulance. Your bird reminded me so much of her. It brought back so many memories. Thanks.
Aww I'm so sorry to hear this. That must have been a hard time for you. But you are right, we should be grateful and cherish the happy memories.
The empathy pets have for people feeling sad is something else. Even the people closest to me in my life can get irritated by it, and people at work definitely will not want to know.
AMAZING PERSONALITY....SAD HIS OWNER HAD TO GIVE HIM UP...BUT GLAD HE FOUND YOU...TO LOVE HIM...YOU HAVE A BEAUTIFUL RELATIONSHIP...♡☆♡
Honestly, this lady is the GOAT of bird ownership. He is so well cared for & environmentally enriched!! He looks so well, which in itself is amazing - rescue birds are SUPER hard to get resettled and rebonded with a new person and stress results in feather plucking. I wish her 28 happy years with Doobie 🥰
What a precious boy Doobie is :)
Omg his little “pants” 😭😭😭😭❤️
What a darling.. One day he'll fly I think. Such joy..
He is such a Gem.
The first owner has done an incredible job with that little fellow hopefully learns to fly perhaps he just doesn't want to because he knows his people can't join him?
Oh, I hope he learns to fly! What a difference that would make to his life.
So beautiful video 👌👏🐦🐦beste regards 🖐️
He's adorable. He'd be a lot of fun.
Yeah that’s a wise decision directing him towards scrap wood. As someone who lives in Australia, I can say with confidence that you don’t want that energy redirected into your bannisters or window frames….
This was Great !!!!
Thanks for watching!
So cute 💕😄💕
"He was with his previous owner for *28 years."*
...
"The person had to move and was unable to take Doobie with him."
Suddenly cute video turned sad. :(
Surprised they did this story without mentioning Doobie's 'night night' dance that everyone on Instagram goes insane for because it's so goddamn cute.
You are lucky to have him. He is beautiful 😍
♡♡♡♡♡♡
Doobie is a legend in our home. Wet Chicken Wednesday is like a holiday & I really hope Doobie continues to shine for us.
I liked how Doobie shakes his head when his owner said night-night?
Owner: Doobie night-night!
Doobie: *Shakes head* NOO!
Owner: No?? Ok
Im heart broken he Never learned to Fly, thats what birds do. I pray he wasn't caged fur 28yrs, I have a feeling he was. Im ecstatic he has a new owner who is giving him his Best Life 💞 hopefully he will learn how to Fly one day 😍
Doobie has such a beautiful spirit.
To see your parrot fly would be amazing, but just know there are predator birds in the sky, they could easily swoop down grab your parrot and fly off with him.
Eating him for dinner.
how can you have a companion for 28 years and dump him because you are moving? O_O
sometimes there's no choice :( She might have been moving into a nursing home or something, we don't know :( These birds are VERY loud too! A friend of mine actually had to give one up, it devastated her, but it was that or eviction & finding a new place she could move to wasn't a viable option for her
28 years. If the owner got him when she/he was 22 that owner is now 50. An age where serious illnesses start to become more common. If the owner got him at 42, that means that original owner is now 70 thus likely forced into a nursing home. The cockatoo was obviously well loved and well cared for by his previous owner so it silly to be calling that original owner out especially without knowing the details.
@@mehere8038 Like the others said, it might have been circumstances out of their control.
@@herpderp3916 yes, that's what I said
I would like to know whoever disliked this video .... why? This is absolutely adorable! I'm sure the person who owned him before was devastated to have to give him up. 28yrs is a long time to spend with a human if your an bird/animal. My grandmother had 13 birds & there were probably 4 or 5 different species of birds and when she passed 4 of them also passed. She had the 4 for about 34-35yrs. So one could only imagine how those birds felt.
Adorable cacatúa
He's so well adjusted.
What a well socialized bird
i can only imagine how hard it was for the previous owner to let him go after being with him for 23 years...
What a sweetheart!💕🐦
Super great bird!
What a sweet creature.