The thing with cockatoos is they absolutely demand a dedicated person to shower them with love and attention. I have an Umbrella myself, and I can read him pretty well and vice versa. I can tell when he is in a mood and nippy, or when he is playful or angry. Tbh, I don't find him difficult at all. But I do have to monitor him all the time, because he is very naughty, getting in all kinds of trouble.
@@katehobbs2008 I agree with you 100%. But we do have a lot of cockatoos that were bred by humans, and many of them live in rescues and sanctuaries if they made it through abuse and neglect. Those can never be released in the wild, because they simply do not know how. That is when kind and caring people adopt them to give them a semblance of a quality life. And while doing so they are trying to raise awareness and put an end to these horrible practices.
I bet it was devastating for the woman who owned these beautiful birds to give them up. I give her so much credit. She took care of them. I had a Goffin many years ago. They are good birds if they are raised right. You guys are awesome!
Yeah, it's about how they are "raised". Not that they are wild animals that should never have been made to live in captivity as playthings for humans. Many many birds that have well meaning and responsible owners that have plucked themselves naked due to the stress of living as pets. Where's your goffins by the way?
@@CarlaCarter549 Who are you to say that a parrot living twice as long or more on average in the care of a responsible person is a worse fate than a much shorter life in the wild? You haven’t had an existential conversation with any of them I know that much. I know a Grey that started plucking due to a move multiple decades ago, that’s the only stressful thing that’s ever happened to that bird and it only lasted a short time but it still plucks because like humans mental illness is complicated it’s not not just a hard life or neglect. I do not think it’s morally wrong to keep parrots though it goes without saying that the modern parrot trade is despicable and would be best relegated to the past tense.
Snap! I have rescued 7 parrots too over the last 20 years and my son has rescued 2. They're hard work but fantastic to have around. Anyone who rescues unwanted animals and birds is a good person.
7 parrots = 7 toddlers for life. Not an easy feat to master, so more power to you. Thank you for giving them a second chance at life. Animals have a sixth sense that looks deeply into peoples' souls and knows who truly good. I am shocked that for parrots they are actually very calm and well behaved.
They obviously have been handled, loved, and treated well before. No history of trauma makes for friendly, confident, well socialized parrots that don't react to environment changes in fear and self defense. So they're safer.
I have an umbrella cockatoo and it is the most loving animal I’ve ever had. She has many places to perch and is out of her “house”/cage when I am home. I have socialized her since she was 8 months old she is 28 now. She supervises everything. Very inquisitive and smart
I have a Malaccan cockatoo. He is a Registered PTSD Service animal. He is very loving, and can tell if someone has PTSD. He will go to them and snuggle and love on them. He is a fantastic buddy and loves to go with me to Lowes, Home Depot, Tractor Supply, and is always a gentleman.
Thank you for suggesting that people get bonded birds. There are _veeeerrrrryyyy_ few people who are capable of giving a bird enough time and attention to keep both bird and keeper happy and healthy; very few, indeed.
Y’all are the best!! They have already taken to you and love you. You have a kind and gentle way. This is truly your calling. To care for the stray creatures and ones in need.
Thank you for caring for these parrots! I had a U2 for 34 years. Passed away 2 years ago. Our hearts still broken. By the way, female cockatoos have a brown'ish eye. Males are very dark eyes.
❤ I nearly cried when I saw them, they will miss their old owner, they’re like small children, I’m a bird owner too and it’s a full time job, you’ve done a wonderful thing by taking them in, they’re all beautiful and will all be very spoiled ❤
God bless you for taking them in! I believe people should not own parrots unless they are rescuing them. They are self aware intelligent creatures with feeling like a human. They are beautiful!
You are absolutely the best with God's creatures!! You are a natural and you can hear the love & true compassion in your voice. These birds don't know how lucky they are ending up in your care! Also I'm going to Tractor Supply, I think one of those cages might be just what I need for my husband!! lol
Thank you for caring for these birds. I see you are very knowledgeable about them so the care and love will be good for these birds. Some people even though they love the animals should not have them because they do not do right by the animal.
What a beautiful human being you are. You are awesome, for caring about birds. These birds can see, you are a good person. And I believe they will be very happy with you.
Watch out for the parrot killing toy clips, you have a few randomly around, the thin silver teardrop shaped ones you press in. The parrots spring them out, and ram them down their lower mandible, the clip then punches out the skin below where the beak finishes, and the bird bleeds out. As an animal trainer, behaviorist & dietician, I see the sad stories in person from families who lose a feathered baby from them. With using powdercoated poultry cages from tractor suppliers, if it's long term use remember to strip the fittings and replace with stainless steel ones!! Well done keeping a 7-flock together post rescue, nice job! Especially larger birds. They are always such a strain on our resources when we do these big rescues that you have done well building a parroty community willing to support- put their money where their mouth is and help foot the bill while you do the leg work.🎉 Keep up with the good stuff, don't burn out, sending wing hugs from Australia.
You're so awesome with these guys. You are treating them as aware lttle creatures. alaetting them know you see who they are. TY for giving so much to them. :}
Omg I just was so in love with my Sulphur cockatoo he's was the sweetest boy ever! I would love to find another one I miss mine dearly! R.I.P. MY MOJIBOY MOMMY MISSES YOU SO MUCH!!
Your pick tinted cockatoo is a Major Mitchell from outback (dry) Australia. There are 2 kinds of Major Mitchell's: one has a yellow band running the pink crest and the other is pure pink crest.
Most people will never know what it is like to have an animal for decades. Even horses that can also bond deeply with humans won't have the lifespan of their person. So thoroughly prepare yourself before adopting a parrot, but if you do, you may question what you know about sentience.
Great story! I live in SC and it’s nice to see local happenings. On your home page there is a word missing: “grown into a haven for a variety OF rescued animals” Best.
I have just one Senegal Parrot and I couldn't imagine being in a situation where I was unable to care for her anymore. She's my best buddy and it would break my heart for her to go through that stress.
I just found this video. Your description of the cockatoos is exactly like my green cheeked conure. He loves to land on me all sweet-like and then in the same breath, tries to take a chunk of skin. I’ve learned to watch his body language. The signs are subtle but they’re there.
You are the right person for this job! I couldn’t believe all of the knowledge and experience you were sharing with us! I’m a first time viewer to your channel and just call me impressed! I’ll be back! 😊
I’m so glad they will have a good life at last. Birds in small spaces are sad to see. It makes me and them happy if they can fly like they have a right to.
My Umbrella Cockatoo Bella is the sweetest!! She loves to cuddle, be rubbed all over, and be preened. We cuddle under the blankets even. Me, the Mini Aussie, and the cat all hang out together on the bed and Bella is in charge! 😂 She almost never screams except when she is alerting me that the "scary" neighbor is coming home on his motorcycle. She hates motorcycles for some reason. I would adopt those Toos in a heartbeat 💓 Old phone books with the pages stuck through the bars are great for them to shred. Corrugated cardboard that has NO inks, dyes, or glues are great for shredding.
All elderly pet owners would have peace of mind to arrange care for them before its an emergency...its also being a responsible pet owner. I feel very badly for the birds & their 'Mom', who is experiencing a health crisis. I hope they all have the best outcome
I want to be really empathetic with the elderly former owner but taking back their cages/ HOMES they know when you are surrending them (so why on earth are you taking cages back?!) is deeply unkind. And that she didn't ensure every possible bit of information she has on *her own birds* was relayed to the adopter/ rescuer is also so unkind. With all due respect.
I am a bird person through and through, but I have never been in a living arrangment where i can own a parrot. The noise is not doable for neighbors or my living partners. it does break my heart but I do have a pigeon, and I do volunteer EVERY week at A bird rescue. I've pretty much adopted a resident cockatoo who lives there. Parrots are just so amazing, I really wish i could adopt one in need. But I'm so grateful i get to live through you! Thanks for taking in these babes.
@@OKBgosh They all have VERY different personalities, some are very sweet and friendly and some are stand off ish, I have huge male fancy pigeon who has an attitude but cuddles with me as well. He hangs out with me all day no matter what i'm doing. his care is VERY easy, his cage is a 3 teir cat cage from amazon. Very large and nice flat platforms for his feet (that's what pigeons need flat surface not perches.) And i put puppy pads to line his cage and just change them when they get too dirty (about every three days). Very very easy to care for.
That high-pitched, southern voice and the big “ you’re such a pretty bird you’re such a pretty bird” that heightened behavior is what’s gonna get you bet if you keep a calm, assertive attitude, especially while transferring birds, you’ll have a lot less of a risk of being bit
I would Adopt the cockatoo's in a heartbeat, they are my favorite birds of all time, i have had umbrella cockatoo's most my life i have a rescue umbrella for the last 8 years and he is my boy and i understand there attitude and how much it takes to care for them and know they are some of the most rehomed of the parrot family cause so many see a cockatoo like my boy Jude how loving he is and is like a big baby and loves to just cuddle and fall asleep with his head tucked into my chin, and i've only been bitten by him once in the 8 years i've had him only cause he got hormonal and territorial when he was on the ground walking up to me, i have had other cockatoo's in the past there were more agressive cause i didnt know their past due to being rescue's but i learned whith behavorial what they needed and ended up placing them in homes that were more suitable for them then living with me, cause i found they were female agressive and perfered males.. and like my boy Jude i have he isnt Male agressive he is more scared of men, but really loves women and children...
Cockatoos are very smart. You can teach them to do things like dance ( my Grandpa’s would do this if you said “dance cockie’, it would bob up and down). He also knew some words like “love you” and “hi”. Cockatoos can be sweet and loving, firming strong bonds with their owners. If your cage does not have a strong lock they will learn how to open it, they can also be noisy, calling for attention as said before this is because they bond closely to their humans. They like to interact with humans and can keep eye contact. Some cockatoos become aggressive and will begin to bite when they begin to reach maturity but saying they are “the most dangerous bird” is not true. Many are loveable and will happily be cuddled and show affection to their owners, not all but many are like this especially if you get them before maturity and interact with them frequently. They are smart and need stimulus whether this is human contact, they love shiny toys that make sounds like ringing or clanking. Their toys need to be made of safe acrylic or safe wood because, yes, they will chew on them and sometimes destroy them. You can also make a toy using strips of old denim, braided, then hung off something like a ring. Because they are clever they need stimulation with things like stuff they can shred, things they can forage for such as hiding treats in toilet rolls, paper bags, etc., simple puzzle toys where they have to figure out something to get a treat, and hanging toys like those mentioned above (if they also have a puzzle element all the better). When including natural perches if you can get something with a hollow to hide in that you can attach to the side of the cage, they would love this. With the natural perches, having wood they can strip with their beaks would be advantageous. They also like to bathe. Please remember cockatoos are not happy being totally independent beings, they absolutely love human attention, lots and lots of it. Cockatoos that are used to handling love to snuggle and they won’t be the first to get sick of the interaction, it will be you 😊. When they put their crest up and move around a lot this is usually attention seeking behaviour, they crave human attention. The biting you describe is not usually from aggression but stress and fear, often because they are lonely or craving your 1-1 attention. If you give the cockatoos enough attention, time, and patience, they can become the sweetest most companionable birds ever. Saying they are the most violent birds ever comes from your misunderstanding of this species. Whilst not kept captive (except for zoos etc.) Cassowaries, Emus, and Ostriches are amongst the world’s most dangerous birds. Looking into the eyes of a pet cockatoo is not dangerous, especially if you compare it to being stared down by an emu (and I have been). You are spoiling the name of cockatoo by saying things that are not true, unless you breed them different to Australia, which I doubt as they originate here. Please do your research before leading people astray about this gorgeous bird 😊
22:22 I have a long billed corella. First parrot. Because my auntie gave him to us. He was acting all sweet. Then tried to take a bite of my face. Luckily I play tennis and have a pretty good reaction time😢😂 23:13 the cockatoo in the back in killing me😂
The smaller cockatoo likes you 😊 he follows you with his whole body, and he tried to get your attention with his foot. You could have a good relationship in your future.
You're the opposite way round to me. I was absolutely terrorised by an Amazon from a baby until my early 20s. My mum said I was asleep on the settee as a baby when he climbed up and bit my ear, of cause I screamed and cried. He was allowed out of his cage, but he was also allowed to free fly outside...... he used to wait in the tree and attack me as I was walking home from school. All I can remember is his eyes lighting up and turning yellow before he attacked. Since then, I've had an extreme phobia of parrots, and they seam to 100% know it! BUT I absolutely adore Cockatoos , have no fear of them, and they seem to love me, no idea why.
So far I've seen til you put them in their new cages. Parrots are incredibly smart and although they may be nervous, they can see that you are being caring and let them take their time as opposed to forcing them into their new temporary homes. And they will soon realize that they are safe with you and come around. If it doesn't happen with any of them, it may be (MAY) that that's their personality to begin with. Goodness knows what the pink cockatoo has been through, but sometimes the most traumatized animal will be the one who will correspond in the most positively unexpected way. God bless you all for being caring of other beings.
If I ever wanted to own or adopt exotic birds I would have to have a whole green house outside or some type of grow dome to mimic a wild environment for them
Clapping to a cockatoo that doesn’t know you is not good. Talk softly and sweetly. That will get you far. A cockatoo will bite every time if you get them riled up. When my cockatoo gets super excited or on high alert I never try to touch him. Only when he calms down do I try to hold him. Cockatoos require a lot of time out of the cage and one on one. They are good for single people or the only bird in the house. That environment is not good if you want an affectionate friendly cockatoo.
We are kindred spirits. We have 7 rescued parrots as well. 2 'toos, 2 Amazons, a Blue & Yellow Macaw, a Congo African Gray and a Senegal. You can tell the sex of a Cockatoo by the color of their eyes. Males have black pupils, and females have brown pupils. Bless you for taking these birds. BTW, the biggest problem with 'toos is showing too much affection. Don't pet them below the neck or under their wings. They will consider you a mate and that is a BIG problem. Cockatoos are the #1 bird given up to shelters. Edit-After subscribing, and viewing your site, I realized that you don't need any advice. I didn't realize that you already had so many birds. Never mind!😊
Eye color is not a reliable indication, but nor is a DNA test, really the only true way to tell the sex is through behavior or egg laying. Also, I get why you thought the dude was green around birds, honestly he does not give the vibe of someone who has experience with parrots.
YOUR channel just pop into my feed, I rarely subscribe to channels that features birds because there is so much misinformation given on some of them it breaks my heart, BUT I SNEAKED A Peek at your content and was vey pleased with what I heard and saw and yes I did sub. I did work at A VET clinic and we took care of exotics pets including birds .I had birds of my own a budgie who was found outside and brought to my work I took her home as a foster, but could not give her up when I got her she spoke to my surprise and also I fostered a moustache parakeet it took me 2 years to find her a good home and also I had the pleasure to babysit and take care of all kinds of birdies, they are amazing pets and companions if the owners knows how to take care of them! The best advice I can tell people is before getting any kind of pet DO YOUR RESEARCH that way we will have less abandoned pets of all species. FOR YOU AND YOUR TEAM A BIG THANK YOU FOR SAVING ALL THOSE INCREADIBLE ANIMALS.
You definitely have a heart of gold, taking in those beauties. Question for you. What do you use for the bottom of the temporary cages? I have an umbrella cockatoo and am getting low on newspaper that I got free at the hospital I work at. They stopped giving them to patients during the pandemic, and I don't want to buy any just for my bird to poop on. 😅
The thing with cockatoos is they absolutely demand a dedicated person to shower them with love and attention. I have an Umbrella myself, and I can read him pretty well and vice versa. I can tell when he is in a mood and nippy, or when he is playful or angry. Tbh, I don't find him difficult at all. But I do have to monitor him all the time, because he is very naughty, getting in all kinds of trouble.
Best video I have ever watched on TH-cam. I will remember how kind you are to the animals. You are a blessing to them.
What cockatoos need is freedom in a flock of their own kind. Cruelty is never cute.
@@katehobbs2008 I agree with you 100%. But we do have a lot of cockatoos that were bred by humans, and many of them live in rescues and sanctuaries if they made it through abuse and neglect. Those can never be released in the wild, because they simply do not know how. That is when kind and caring people adopt them to give them a semblance of a quality life. And while doing so they are trying to raise awareness and put an end to these horrible practices.
Parrots just love the thrill of crime
I bet it was devastating for the woman who owned these beautiful birds to give them up. I give her so much credit. She took care of them. I had a Goffin many years ago. They are good birds if they are raised right. You guys are awesome!
Yeah, it's about how they are "raised". Not that they are wild animals that should never have been made to live in captivity as playthings for humans. Many many birds that have well meaning and responsible owners that have plucked themselves naked due to the stress of living as pets. Where's your goffins by the way?
@@CarlaCarter549 Who are you to say that a parrot living twice as long or more on average in the care of a responsible person is a worse fate than a much shorter life in the wild? You haven’t had an existential conversation with any of them I know that much. I know a Grey that started plucking due to a move multiple decades ago, that’s the only stressful thing that’s ever happened to that bird and it only lasted a short time but it still plucks because like humans mental illness is complicated it’s not not just a hard life or neglect. I do not think it’s morally wrong to keep parrots though it goes without saying that the modern parrot trade is despicable and would be best relegated to the past tense.
The lady who had these birds did a great job raising them.
THOSE BIRDS WERE WELL LOVED AND CARED. PRAYERS FOR THE FORMER OWNER. THANK YOU FOR HELPING THEM ❤
Snap! I have rescued 7 parrots too over the last 20 years and my son has rescued 2.
They're hard work but fantastic to have around.
Anyone who rescues unwanted animals and birds is a good person.
Thank you for caring for them🫶
I love this.
7 parrots = 7 toddlers for life. Not an easy feat to master, so more power to you. Thank you for giving them a second chance at life. Animals have a sixth sense that looks deeply into peoples' souls and knows who truly good. I am shocked that for parrots they are actually very calm and well behaved.
Shows how well her owner took care of them. They wew obviously loved
They obviously have been handled, loved, and treated well before. No history of trauma makes for friendly, confident, well socialized parrots that don't react to environment changes in fear and self defense. So they're safer.
I had an African grey for 25 years !they are beautiful uk 🇬🇧🇬🇧❤️❤️
I have an umbrella cockatoo and it is the most loving animal I’ve ever had. She has many places to perch and is out of her “house”/cage when I am home. I have socialized her since she was 8 months old she is 28 now. She supervises everything. Very inquisitive and smart
I'm starting to get the feeling that cockatoos are the pit bulls of parrots.
@@DerpDevilDD quite right. She definitely rules the roost/home.
I have a Malaccan cockatoo. He is a Registered PTSD Service animal. He is very loving, and can tell if someone has PTSD. He will go to them and snuggle and love on them. He is a fantastic buddy and loves to go with me to Lowes, Home Depot, Tractor Supply, and is always a gentleman.
I'm so thankful for people who care ❤
Anyone who cares for any kind of animal the way you folks do is a true hero! Bravo 👏🏻
Thank you so much I currently have 26 animals under my care and love every single one of them 😊
Thank you for suggesting that people get bonded birds. There are _veeeerrrrryyyy_ few people who are capable of giving a bird enough time and attention to keep both bird and keeper happy and healthy; very few, indeed.
I absolutely loved loved loved this video and all the information about the types of parrots. You guys are absolutely amazing!
Thank you so much for the kind words Kathleen!! Looking forward to putting out some more content like this in the future😁
Y’all are the best!! They have already taken to you and love you. You have a kind and gentle way. This is truly your calling. To care for the stray creatures and ones in need.
Thank you for caring for these parrots! I had a U2 for 34 years. Passed away 2 years ago. Our hearts still broken. By the way, female cockatoos have a brown'ish eye. Males are very dark eyes.
You're so lucky to spend your time caring for animals & birds. Animals give true unconditional love! I pray the donations keep coming in.
❤ I nearly cried when I saw them, they will miss their old owner, they’re like small children, I’m a bird owner too and it’s a full time job, you’ve done a wonderful thing by taking them in, they’re all beautiful and will all be very spoiled ❤
It's honestly like having a human relationship. I cannot overstate to anyone how thoroughly prepared you must be to have a parrot. ❤️
God bless you for taking them in! I believe people should not own parrots unless they are rescuing them. They are self aware intelligent creatures with feeling like a human. They are beautiful!
You are absolutely the best with God's creatures!! You are a natural and you can hear the love & true compassion in your voice. These birds don't know how lucky they are ending up in your care! Also I'm going to Tractor Supply, I think one of those cages might be just what I need for my husband!! lol
Thank you for caring for these birds. I see you are very knowledgeable about them so the care and love will be good for these birds. Some people even though they love the animals should not have them because they do not do right by the animal.
What a beautiful human being you are. You are awesome, for caring about birds. These birds can see, you are a good person. And I believe they will be very happy with you.
You and your birds are beautiful . I Love your communication to the birds. They will Love in a very short time.
So glad you were able to rescue these magnificent birds! Much love 💞😊
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Watch out for the parrot killing toy clips, you have a few randomly around, the thin silver teardrop shaped ones you press in. The parrots spring them out, and ram them down their lower mandible, the clip then punches out the skin below where the beak finishes, and the bird bleeds out. As an animal trainer, behaviorist & dietician, I see the sad stories in person from families who lose a feathered baby from them.
With using powdercoated poultry cages from tractor suppliers, if it's long term use remember to strip the fittings and replace with stainless steel ones!!
Well done keeping a 7-flock together post rescue, nice job! Especially larger birds.
They are always such a strain on our resources when we do these big rescues that you have done well building a parroty community willing to support- put their money where their mouth is and help foot the bill while you do the leg work.🎉
Keep up with the good stuff, don't burn out, sending wing hugs from Australia.
You're so awesome with these guys. You are treating them as aware lttle creatures. alaetting them know you see who they are. TY for giving so much to them. :}
Wow! You guys are amazing. So much love for these animals❤❤❤
as owner of african grey good person to take these birds in good luck hard work to come
It's amazing what you're doing for these birds, as a certified wildlife carer, I reckon you're doing an amazing job!
So happy to see they were in decent shape overall! I hope they're still doin good.
I am so glad these babies are with you now. Thank you for your dedication and unconditional love.
God bless you all for caring thank you God for answering 🙏 and God bless all the animals
Omg I just was so in love with my Sulphur cockatoo he's was the sweetest boy ever! I would love to find another one I miss mine dearly! R.I.P. MY MOJIBOY MOMMY MISSES YOU SO MUCH!!
Great job for caring for these dinosaurs. Thank you.
The yellow cockatoo looks like a sulphur crested cockatoo and the pink is a Major Mitchell cockatoo. Thank you for rescuing them all
There is nothing more stunning in nature with all those bright colors.
What a great life for these beautiful birds. You are to be commended for you work!😊😊
The birds are rare. Keep the donations coming.
Your pick tinted cockatoo is a Major Mitchell from outback (dry) Australia. There are 2 kinds of Major Mitchell's: one has a yellow band running the pink crest and the other is pure pink crest.
❤It is a gorgeous bird!
You are so lucky to have them. I have had my umbrella for 34yrs. He is so spoiled and loved!!!!
Most people will never know what it is like to have an animal for decades. Even horses that can also bond deeply with humans won't have the lifespan of their person. So thoroughly prepare yourself before adopting a parrot, but if you do, you may question what you know about sentience.
Great story! I live in SC and it’s nice to see local happenings.
On your home page there is a word missing:
“grown into a haven for a variety OF rescued animals”
Best.
Thanks!
Thank you!! 🫶
This is amazing thank you for taking them in and giving them an amazing life . ❤
Great day for those birds...you are the 💣....
I have just one Senegal Parrot and I couldn't imagine being in a situation where I was unable to care for her anymore. She's my best buddy and it would break my heart for her to go through that stress.
Much respect for what you are doing! Thanks for sharing your story. 🙏
I just found this video. Your description of the cockatoos is exactly like my green cheeked conure. He loves to land on me all sweet-like and then in the same breath, tries to take a chunk of skin. I’ve learned to watch his body language. The signs are subtle but they’re there.
Cockatoo was trying to grab you at the end. So cute. Like hey over here please. !🦜
Well done looking after all these lovely birds 🦜🦜🌈🌈🌈🇧🇪thank you 🍀🍀🍀🍀
You are the right person for this job! I couldn’t believe all of the knowledge and experience you were sharing with us! I’m a first time viewer to your channel and just call me impressed! I’ll be back! 😊
I’m so glad they will have a good life at last. Birds in small spaces are sad to see. It makes me and them happy if they can fly like they have a right to.
My Umbrella Cockatoo Bella is the sweetest!! She loves to cuddle, be rubbed all over, and be preened. We cuddle under the blankets even. Me, the Mini Aussie, and the cat all hang out together on the bed and Bella is in charge! 😂 She almost never screams except when she is alerting me that the "scary" neighbor is coming home on his motorcycle. She hates motorcycles for some reason. I would adopt those Toos in a heartbeat 💓
Old phone books with the pages stuck through the bars are great for them to shred. Corrugated cardboard that has NO inks, dyes, or glues are great for shredding.
Where could someone get old phone books these days? Would love some for my macaw.
All elderly pet owners would have peace of mind to arrange care for them before its an emergency...its also being a responsible pet owner.
I feel very badly for the birds & their 'Mom', who is experiencing a health crisis.
I hope they all have the best outcome
I want to be really empathetic with the elderly former owner but taking back their cages/ HOMES they know when you are surrending them (so why on earth are you taking cages back?!) is deeply unkind. And that she didn't ensure every possible bit of information she has on *her own birds* was relayed to the adopter/ rescuer is also so unkind. With all due respect.
What beautiful birds !!!! I love McCall their so beautiful. I have a little blue quaker, she is a rescue bird.i love her so much !!!
I am a bird person through and through, but I have never been in a living arrangment where i can own a parrot. The noise is not doable for neighbors or my living partners. it does break my heart but I do have a pigeon, and I do volunteer EVERY week at A bird rescue. I've pretty much adopted a resident cockatoo who lives there. Parrots are just so amazing, I really wish i could adopt one in need. But I'm so grateful i get to live through you! Thanks for taking in these babes.
What's it like having a pigeon? I would love one some day.
@@OKBgosh They all have VERY different personalities, some are very sweet and friendly and some are stand off ish, I have huge male fancy pigeon who has an attitude but cuddles with me as well. He hangs out with me all day no matter what i'm doing. his care is VERY easy, his cage is a 3 teir cat cage from amazon. Very large and nice flat platforms for his feet (that's what pigeons need flat surface not perches.) And i put puppy pads to line his cage and just change them when they get too dirty (about every three days). Very very easy to care for.
What GORGEOUS birds. Wow. The blue and gold is stunning.
That high-pitched, southern voice and the big “ you’re such a pretty bird you’re such a pretty bird” that heightened behavior is what’s gonna get you bet if you keep a calm, assertive attitude, especially while transferring birds, you’ll have a lot less of a risk of being bit
It must have been difficult to give up her birds, but at least she knows they are going to the best place.
The birds are so well behaved!
What beautiful birds! And so sweet too
Im glad they where cared for. That sweet Scarlett. Its aad when people cannot keep rhem and rhey need to go to a bew home.
I used to foster large birds from Amazons to umbrella cockatoos 😢, my M.S. got worse so I couldn’t any more. I miss them.
God Bless you !
I would Adopt the cockatoo's in a heartbeat, they are my favorite birds of all time, i have had umbrella cockatoo's most my life i have a rescue umbrella for the last 8 years and he is my boy and i understand there attitude and how much it takes to care for them and know they are some of the most rehomed of the parrot family cause so many see a cockatoo like my boy Jude how loving he is and is like a big baby and loves to just cuddle and fall asleep with his head tucked into my chin, and i've only been bitten by him once in the 8 years i've had him only cause he got hormonal and territorial when he was on the ground walking up to me, i have had other cockatoo's in the past there were more agressive cause i didnt know their past due to being rescue's but i learned whith behavorial what they needed and ended up placing them in homes that were more suitable for them then living with me, cause i found they were female agressive and perfered males.. and like my boy Jude i have he isnt Male agressive he is more scared of men, but really loves women and children...
I'm from Australia where your cockatoos come from. I have seen homes eaten destroyed by the little blighters... They carry a grudge....big time ....
I had a Mollucan Cockatoo for 32 years. He was the sweetest most loving bird ever. Dont deny he was loud but all big birds are loud.
You guys are awesome!! ❤❤❤
Thank you for helping😊😊😊
Cockatoos are very smart. You can teach them to do things like dance ( my Grandpa’s would do this if you said “dance cockie’, it would bob up and down). He also knew some words like “love you” and “hi”. Cockatoos can be sweet and loving, firming strong bonds with their owners. If your cage does not have a strong lock they will learn how to open it, they can also be noisy, calling for attention as said before this is because they bond closely to their humans. They like to interact with humans and can keep eye contact. Some cockatoos become aggressive and will begin to bite when they begin to reach maturity but saying they are “the most dangerous bird” is not true. Many are loveable and will happily be cuddled and show affection to their owners, not all but many are like this especially if you get them before maturity and interact with them frequently. They are smart and need stimulus whether this is human contact, they love shiny toys that make sounds like ringing or clanking. Their toys need to be made of safe acrylic or safe wood because, yes, they will chew on them and sometimes destroy them. You can also make a toy using strips of old denim, braided, then hung off something like a ring. Because they are clever they need stimulation with things like stuff they can shred, things they can forage for such as hiding treats in toilet rolls, paper bags, etc., simple puzzle toys where they have to figure out something to get a treat, and hanging toys like those mentioned above (if they also have a puzzle element all the better). When including natural perches if you can get something with a hollow to hide in that you can attach to the side of the cage, they would love this. With the natural perches, having wood they can strip with their beaks would be advantageous. They also like to bathe.
Please remember cockatoos are not happy being totally independent beings, they absolutely love human attention, lots and lots of it. Cockatoos that are used to handling love to snuggle and they won’t be the first to get sick of the interaction, it will be you 😊. When they put their crest up and move around a lot this is usually attention seeking behaviour, they crave human attention. The biting you describe is not usually from aggression but stress and fear, often because they are lonely or craving your 1-1 attention. If you give the cockatoos enough attention, time, and patience, they can become the sweetest most companionable birds ever.
Saying they are the most violent birds ever comes from your misunderstanding of this species.
Whilst not kept captive (except for zoos etc.) Cassowaries, Emus, and Ostriches are amongst the world’s most dangerous birds.
Looking into the eyes of a pet cockatoo is not dangerous, especially if you compare it to being stared down by an emu (and I have been).
You are spoiling the name of cockatoo by saying things that are not true, unless you breed them different to Australia, which I doubt as they originate here. Please do your research before leading people astray about this gorgeous bird 😊
Him talking about cockatoos was giving me big pit bull energy, you know?
22:22 I have a long billed corella. First parrot. Because my auntie gave him to us. He was acting all sweet. Then tried to take a bite of my face. Luckily I play tennis and have a pretty good reaction time😢😂
23:13 the cockatoo in the back in killing me😂
I love my pigeon. Quiet. Sweet. Cant remove fingers.
The pigeon we helped raised was orphaned and love me and my husband, but when my dad visited she's slap him with her wings 😂
@@Flufferz626 Amazing a creature with such gentle defenses survives to this day. If you cant be deadly, be faster!
So true, wanna keep all the fingers. Those big ones scare me.
@@Flufferz626 😂
The smaller cockatoo likes you 😊 he follows you with his whole body, and he tried to get your attention with his foot. You could have a good relationship in your future.
That cockatoo with the orange feathers is absolutely gorgeous also.
Poor babies should have been eating nuts and such their whole lives...
The parrots look beautiful ❤ I love all of them ❤
They’re all beautiful!
Wonderful thank you!
You're the opposite way round to me.
I was absolutely terrorised by an Amazon from a baby until my early 20s.
My mum said I was asleep on the settee as a baby when he climbed up and bit my ear, of cause I screamed and cried. He was allowed out of his cage, but he was also allowed to free fly outside...... he used to wait in the tree and attack me as I was walking home from school.
All I can remember is his eyes lighting up and turning yellow before he attacked.
Since then, I've had an extreme phobia of parrots, and they seam to 100% know it!
BUT I absolutely adore Cockatoos , have no fear of them, and they seem to love me, no idea why.
They are all good boys and girls ❤
Bless you and your team 😊
So far I've seen til you put them in their new cages. Parrots are incredibly smart and although they may be nervous, they can see that you are being caring and let them take their time as opposed to forcing them into their new temporary homes. And they will soon realize that they are safe with you and come around. If it doesn't happen with any of them, it may be (MAY) that that's their personality to begin with. Goodness knows what the pink cockatoo has been through, but sometimes the most traumatized animal will be the one who will correspond in the most positively unexpected way.
God bless you all for being caring of other beings.
Wow 7 big beards at once god bless you man
If I ever wanted to own or adopt exotic birds I would have to have a whole green house outside or some type of grow dome to mimic a wild environment for them
Same
Clapping to a cockatoo that doesn’t know you is not good. Talk softly and sweetly. That will get you far. A cockatoo will bite every time if you get them riled up. When my cockatoo gets super excited or on high alert I never try to touch him. Only when he calms down do I try to hold him. Cockatoos require a lot of time out of the cage and one on one. They are good for single people or the only bird in the house. That environment is not good if you want an affectionate friendly cockatoo.
This guy sounds like wanker
I'm a Australian
great job guys for your help for the 🐦 birds hope everything goes well for you 👏 where are you located in which state
Always looking to adopt a military mccaw been wanting one for a long time
We are kindred spirits. We have 7 rescued parrots as well. 2 'toos, 2 Amazons, a Blue & Yellow Macaw, a Congo African Gray and a Senegal. You can tell the sex of a Cockatoo by the color of their eyes. Males have black pupils, and females have brown pupils. Bless you for taking these birds.
BTW, the biggest problem with 'toos is showing too much affection. Don't pet them below the neck or under their wings. They will consider you a mate and that is a BIG problem. Cockatoos are the #1 bird given up to shelters.
Edit-After subscribing, and viewing your site, I realized that you don't need any advice. I didn't realize that you already had so many birds. Never mind!😊
Eye color is not a reliable indication, but nor is a DNA test, really the only true way to tell the sex is through behavior or egg laying.
Also, I get why you thought the dude was green around birds, honestly he does not give the vibe of someone who has experience with parrots.
YOUR channel just pop into my feed, I rarely subscribe to channels that features birds because there is so much misinformation given on some of them it breaks my heart, BUT I SNEAKED A Peek at your content and was vey pleased with what I heard and saw and yes I did sub. I did work at A VET clinic and we took care of exotics pets including birds .I had birds of my own a budgie who was found outside and brought to my work I took her home as a foster, but could not give her up when I got her she spoke to my surprise and also I fostered a moustache parakeet it took me 2 years to find her a good home and also I had the pleasure to babysit and take care of all kinds of birdies, they are amazing pets and companions if the owners knows how to take care of them! The best advice I can tell people is before getting any kind of pet DO YOUR RESEARCH that way we will have less abandoned pets of all species. FOR YOU AND YOUR TEAM A BIG THANK YOU FOR SAVING ALL THOSE INCREADIBLE ANIMALS.
I love parrots. I’ve always wanted one, but I thought I’d start with something like a Conure. That’s a little bit smaller.
You guys are amazing 👏 😊
Great Video🎉
Very educational 😊
1st time viewer and subscriber. 😮Taking in 6 Macaws and 1 Cockatoo at one time-wow! Good health to you all!❤
Poor birds, they are so intelligent and suffer when their owner is gone.
Ceiling fan is on. Don’t the birds already have names if they were previously owned? Is there plastic on those puppy pads??
beautiful birds
Wow absolutely amazing! ❤
You definitely have a heart of gold, taking in those beauties. Question for you. What do you use for the bottom of the temporary cages? I have an umbrella cockatoo and am getting low on newspaper that I got free at the hospital I work at. They stopped giving them to patients during the pandemic, and I don't want to buy any just for my bird to poop on. 😅
I am loving what you do there many parrots out there that needs help or looking for new homes. They give you so much when they bond
Wow I really enjoyed your video. ❤
❤❤❤Sanduíche
❤❤❤ I will have some xx
I love parrots
Hey, what gauge wire do you use for your cages what’s an all green Amazon? Then when they’re all green when it’s that cold 19:53 19:54