Thanks for your compassion toward wild birds. They are pets only because of their evolutionary social nature, but people need to remember, they are wild and need a lot of attention and care for life.
Thank you for posting this, it is my go to video whenever I hear someone talking about how much they want a cockatoo to "cuddle with" and "be their little buddy." I played with an extremely friendly one in a local bird store and despite my knowledge of their immense needs, it was hard not to fall in love right then and there, let alone what a less educated person might do. I just wish more people spent more time learning which bird fit their home. I love bird birds, but my green cheek is enough.
@jlcribber , thanks for rescuing birds, and thanks for putting up this video to let reckless wanna-be bird owner understand what can happen, and that it is not the bird's fault if it does. And thanks also for responding so patiently to some of the ignorant or ill-mannered things left i the comments here.
Im getting one Thursday I have a choice of a female or a male. I have read the girls hiss and bite is this what you found to be true? Or does the boys bite too?
Im getting one Thursday I have a choice of a female or a male. I have read the girls hiss and bite is this what you found to be true? Or does the boys bite too?
@sandyhembree They can all hiss and bite. You won't know if it's a male or female without a blood test. Its just impossible to tell by simply looking.
@sandyhembree -- what did you choose? Or did you decide to hold off on getting a bird now? because all birds need a LOT of care, regardless of gender.
Jl, what was the time gap for you getting your 2 rescue birds? I would like to get my umbrella a partner, boy or girl I dont mind but I dont want baby cockatoos.. I fight myself because I worry she wont be my loving little baby any more because she might go more for her feathered friend. I also worry it might make her more vicious when she's in a bad mood.. tooey mood.
@abitscinny We had Tika for about 18 months before Amanda came to us. We had enough time to work on all the big problems Tika arrived with. It was probably at least one full year of them knowing each other before I would consider them fully "trusting" friends.
@abitscinny If you already have a strong relationship with her that is not likely to change at all. You really should be worried about her not liking the new bird if you are her chosen. It will be viewed as an intruder/competition for your affections. She has what she wants (you) and doesn't really need a friend. Showing affection to the new bird in sight of her will just fuel the jealousy fire. You will be "flirting" with the enemy which is a big no no in bird world.
This is real, Cockatoos are strong, and strong-minded. They do bite. They have moods, just as we do. Because he was bitten is not evidence that he is abusive toward this bird. I don't feel right about breeding birds in captivity, but it is more desirable to me than capturing wild birds for pets. I have a rescued cockatiel, myself, and it is a joy to have her in my home. She has been with me for 3 weeks now, She is growing in her missing feathers, and gaining weight. I love her already.
@itubedesiree actually because the birds are used to having its food in a bowl, and not have to search for water, if they were to let them go, they would eventually die. depending on if they were captive all their life. but im pretty sure they were.
Well your very lucky man you could have lost your eye I'm sure you know that tho. I have had parrots for many years, I have been bitten but not like this. All parrots bite , it could be many reason's for that. I have 2 large Cockatoo's and I can say that they have never bit me but have bitten my husband but not like this. They have many books for training parrots & to modify bad behavior's. Parrots are not like cats & dogs they are who they are & if your a bad parrot parent, you'll have a bad p
@chandnisagar -- I think you're kind of mean to jump to conclusions. Both of these are rescue birds -- who knows what happened to them before this man got them. And the bird's biting may have nothing to do with a history of abuse. Maybe he just felt like biting that day. Anyway, it's mean to hint around that a guy who goes to all the cost and trouble of rescuing birds is secretly abusing them. :(
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Before making any mean comments against the cockatoos, think of what the owner has done to make them loose their temper, and the bite looks fake! It looks like if the guy is wearing red mascara around his eye, and then he drew a blackish scar to play victim. Maybe the bite is not even from those birds, and from some accident he had previously had. I don't want to seem like if I am attacking him or anything, but I am an animal lover, and I doubt that a cockatoo would do that.
@lilayvioleta1 Parrots are no domesticated, you have to remember that, they can be tamed, but will never be domesticated such as dogs and cats.... if you get up in a birds face whom doesn't know you well, there first instinct is to bite... my amazon we have had for 3 years still bites me when I have my hat on for the sheer fact that she doesn't like the hat...
@lilayvioleta1 Clearly you haven't been around very many parrots, they do bite, some more than others, some harder than others, and some rarely will ever bite, but they can and will. I would also add that being a medium to large sized cockatoo the bird could have done worse. A wild cockatoo probably wouldn't bite, that's a learned behavior from humans, and just because a bird bites someone, does not mean the bird has been abused.
@lilayvioleta1 As far as doubting cockatoos will bite, I have been bitten by cockatoos. And believe me it is extremely painful. Have you ever interacted with cockatoos before? They can be very aggressive.
@lilayvioleta1 You idiot. Any animal is capable of doing you harm, whether it is a pet or not. Dad was bitten on the nose by our cockatoo when I was a toddler & our cocky wasn't cooped up in a tiny indoor cage. He had a massive full flight aviary and led a very happy and healthy life. It's still an animal and animals are unpredictable. I still love an animals to bits and I'm a trained veterinary nurse. I've had my fair share of bites from beloved pets, including my own!
@lilayvioleta1 Birds like my bare-eyed cockatoo, Tinker, are first generation raised in captivity from wild-caught parent birds. They have all of their wild instincts intact no matter how inappropriate they may be to live in a human household. I've had Tinker since he was 3 months old. He is now 22 years old. I love him dearly, but I have lots of scar tissue from those "wild moments," like when he gets jealous of me talking to my husband or perhaps due to something I said that he didn't like.
@lilayvioleta1 I am mystified as to your comment. This is clearly a real bite. and there are a number of reasons why a bird will bite that have nothing to do with owner abuse. This guy clearly cares about birds and is one of the few that are wise enough to know how to handle a bit incident without getting angry at the bird. The problem with a public forum like this is that there is no way to weed out the ignorant. Sorry to me mean - but you are so wrong.
@lilayvioleta1@lilayvioleta1 trust me they bite!!!! even if their used to you and hand tamed hand raised are always in a loving environment etc it doesnt matter!! their animals and hes right its always the humans fault....once my dog was chewing on her toy and i thought id go over and hug her...well i was right ontop of her with my face close to hers and she still bit me!!....it was my fault...shes never bitten me since. Same for the african grey i was feeding on day i just got too close
@lilayvioleta1 Just because you want all animals to be sweet and cuddly, doesn't mean they are....What do you mean you doubt a cockatoo would do that? Have you ever met a cockatoo?
@itubedesiree Because some other asshole just like you abused both of them for years and I had to rescue them, rehabilitate them and try to give them some semblance of a life. They are both psychologically damaged from being hand raised and heavily human imprinted. They would not survive for two weeks if set free (which can't happen anyway because of where we live). I look after them because somebody has to. Man is very good at exploiting and damaging everything but woefully inept at fixing it.
@itubedesiree Are you kidding? I am an animal lover too and owning a parrot is NOT a BAD thing! Remember, these are NOT wild caught birds taken from their homes in the wild! However, PARROTS BITE PERIOD! Get educated before you go knowing it all!
@itubedesiree Are you kidding? I am an animal lover too & owning a parrot is NOT a BAD thing! Remember, these are NOT wild caught birds taken from their homes in the wild! However, PARROTS BITE PERIOD! Get educated before you go knowing it all!
@itubedesiree Are you kidding? I am an animal lover too & owning a parrot is NOT a BAD thing! Remember, these are NOT wild caught birds taken from their homes in the wild! However, PARROTS BITE PERIOD! Get educated before you go knowing it all about any animal or thing!
@itubedesiree Are you kidding? I am an animal lover too & owning a parrot is NOT a BAD thing! Remember, these are NOT wild caught birds taken from their homes in the wild! However, PARROTS BITE PERIOD! Get educated before you go knowing it all about any animal or thing!
@itubedesiree Are you kidding? I cannot believe you act as though you know anything about parrots because anyone who does, knows YOU DON'T! Parrots can make wonderful pets for the "right" people! One fact that will ALWAYS remain the same is, PARROTS BITE PERIOD! I own a parrot & he has been w/ me his whole life, yet if he is scared by something, he will bite me! As a matter of fact, in the wild, a male parrot will bite their mate to get them away from danger! Learn before you speak...PLEASE!
Are you kidding? I cannot believe you act as though you know anything about parrots because anyone who does, knows YOU DON'T! Parrots can make wonderful pets for the "right" people! One fact that will ALWAYS remain the same is, PARROTS BITE PERIOD! I own a parrot & he has been w/ me his whole life, yet if he is scared by something, he will bite me! As a matter of fact, in the wild, a male parrot will bite their mate to get them away from danger! Learn before you speak...PLEASE!
@itubedesiree Are you kidding? I cannot believe you act as though you know anything about parrots because anyone who does, knows YOU DON'T! Parrots can make wonderful pets for the "right" people! One fact that will ALWAYS remain the same is, PARROTS BITE PERIOD! I own a parrot & he has been w/ me his whole life, yet if he is scared by something, he will bite me! As a matter of fact, in the wild, a male parrot will bite their mate to get them away from danger! Learn before you speak...PLEASE!
yea..id get bit..and post it on youtube...then PETA would be suing me over my follow up video of a cockatoo getting KO'd with a left hook to the beek.
@The Muffin Burgler.........I know, I have a bad temper and a quick fuse. Too much time spent in the military. I love outdoor animals, feed the birds and squirrels, never go hunting, but I have no tolerance for mean animals or people. Not saying it is a good quality, it is a fault of mine, but I could not tolerate, stand for, or abide being bitten by an animal, much less a pet. That’s why I admire this guy’s acceptance and forgiveness of his pet, something I couldn’t do.
@Edwardvalentijr Thank you for the kind words "Muffin". It takes a lot of patience but more so "understanding" of these majestic birds to realize they are just doing and being the birds that they are. They are wild animals only one or two generations removed from the wild and really aren't good "pets". They do not do well in cages/captivity and should be left in the wild. That is why rescues and shelters are filled with them.
@jlcribber I have worked around exotic birds for over 20 years. Regardless with as much training and operant conditioning you may utilize in your relationship with parrots, there are still certain commonsense rules of thumb you adhere to when living/working with them. Shoulder surfing and any close contact with vulnerable parts of your body (such as your face) are not advisable. We are not always accurate at determining a non human species mood, and biting is a natural part of parrot expression
@Edwardvalentijr What would you have done? Shot the bird with a bazooka? You prig. These things do happen, deal with it. People like you shouldnt be around animals at all
@Edwardvalentijr: Well, you have to keep in mind that if an animal bites you it is either because it feels threatened or because it was a misunderstanding, wanted to be left alone or something. So it's rather a question of THEM tolerating US and they really don't need our forgiveness. But at least you know it's a fault of yours to have a short temper in that regard. Just keep try to keep your cool and try to understand the animal and who was really to blame if something like this happens. ;)
hey man i got some tips on its biting issue. ok train it with a clicker. get a target such as a (short thin stick not from outside) u can get them at a local petco. get treats that the cockatoo likes to eat and use the clicker. When your going towards it approach it with a calm gentle look. Which you are a calm guy in this case like me. then use the clicker after u use the target anywere in its playstation that it plays on. once it gives it a quick nibble tell it step up and give it a treat.
@dragonslayer21000 Thank you for your response. I am quite familiar with clicker training. You have to remember my friend that this video is now 3 years old. Tika is no longer the same bird and has progressed light years from that bird. Today he is very well behaved (as far as cockatoos are well behaved of course) :-)
You are very good with your cockatoos! I have two agapornis and sometimes it happens that they bite my hands, my ears and my lips. But is always my fault, because I have to be able to treat in the better way.
I want to get my parrot to stay on a perch like that with food and water on it instead of a cage, but i just know that he will fly right off when its night or when i walk out the room since he hates it when im not around,.....
@LPSpetsFilms What you want is totally un-natural. Parrots are designed, built and programmed to fly hundreds of miles per day. Asking them to stay in one spot goes against every fiber of their being. If you want to eliminate the cage, provide a "large" safe area like a bird room where he can "choose" to move and do what he wants without having to stay in one spot and not have to be constantly supervised.
@jlcribber Oh, I get it. I let him out of his cage and walk around also, and i clean everything beffore i do. I just got him a week ago, and he doesnt hate me but stil bites a bit.
You are a true parrot lover who understands the vast complexity of their needs. We have to remind ourselves as parrot companions that these birds are still very much "wild" and we must always do our best when bringing them into our world. I commend you good sir.
owww ya today this little goffin cockatoo was preening my hair acted really cute and was cuddling with me then went up my are preened some more and bit my ear so hard it started bleeding a little... but i still ove it very much <3 :)
Ive always hated birds and reptiles, they just dont have the same intelligence and usefulness a cat or a dog has, almost like they just dont have personality
@Taud The African Grey parrot has the intelligence of a 2 year old human, which is much more intelligent than any dog or cat. All birds have personalities. I'm guessing you have never owned either of these species, otherwise you would already know this. So, you have made a snap judgement? Typical.
@Kittywhiskers1000 but do they even have the willingness to please their master and do they recognize you as such? No i obviously dont i just stated in my last comment "Ive always hated birds and reptiles"
Tell me, does your bird have a job? does it protect someone? does is drive cattle or chase pests away? does it even have the evolutionary development in its brain to show affection? no they dont, they evolved from reptiles which dont posses any of those qualities
@Taud Actually, they do show affection and become very attached to their owners since they're social animals. So attached, in fact, that they usually become stressed if separated from their owner for too long. I no longer own a bird; though he used to always want tickles on the back of his neck and cuddles. We evolved from reptiles as well, did you know that? Do your dogs/cats do any of those things as well? Examples; Geese are good guards, Falcons aid hunters, etc...
@Kittywhiskers1000 Of course i know the evolutionary studies or else i wouldnt be blatantly throwing them around, you and i are many years removed from our reptilian roots, birds on the other hand are still VERY closely genetically linked, birds have a very limited brain function for social interactions beyond their own race, cats and dogs have been with us for so long that they can understand primitive vocalization from us, thus the cat gives high fives and the dog sits on command
@Taud Calm down, sir. I personally think you should watch this considering you're so convinced a bird cannot respond to human commands youtube.com/watch?v=7rfGEtALHYs
Birds and reptiles are closely related, but birds are still much more mentally developed and very social; their close relationship to reptiles does not change that fact.
@Kittywhiskers1000 calm down? oh no im not getting angry or offensive here, its just the honest reasons, they are more evolved than reptiles but they take the basic traits from them, including how very instinctual and primitive they act they dont have the ability to problem solve or reason like cats and dogs can, ive seen a crow do a puzzle with a tool for a treat, but it took many attempts and years of persistence at the university, your link isnt working for me for some reason BTW
@Taud Just type in African Grey in the youtube search and it should be the first video that pops up. Some birds are actually very good problem solvers; as I said, the African grey has the intelligence of a two year old human and that's very intelligent for an animal, especially of that species size. Other breeds of birds aren't so intelligent and difficult to train. The same could be said on particular breeds of dogs and cats.
@Kittywhiskers1000 now secondly yes they do all of those things mentioned as well or else i wouldnt have them in the first place, it just seems to me that owning the bird is cruel first of all because of the feather clipping and the cages, secondly i can also say that no animal i have ever owned has suddenly lashed out in fear and struck me to the point of a wound like this guy here, it shows how primal birds still are, i had an aunt with a parrot that randomly tried to sever her finger...
@Taud I agree with you that it is very cruel to cage up birds and clip their wings; people should never own a bird unless they're willing to give them the time of day and freedom (this is why I gave up my previous bird as I joined University and could no longer be around him). You could say the same thing about cats scratching people. Beside, this guy explained that the cockatoo bit him because he accidentally startled it. I was never bitten by my Crimson Rosella.
@Kittywhiskers1000 ive never been scratched by my cats and the people that have are the ones that like to bully them and bother them until they hiss, which i usually dont allow, that degree of attachment and time required for a bird is way beyond the level for a cat or dog, im in university too they do fine alone for 8 hours, im not trying to convince you to never own a bird, i just stated my opinion and the reasons why i dont, i can see it offends you a bit u dont have to prove yourself to me
@Taud Oh no, I'm not trying to convince you to own a bird, nor do I feel that you're trying to convince me not to own one. I just felt your statement on them being simple and mentally similar to reptiles to be wrong. I'm not actually trying to convince you not to hate birds either, merely telling you that they're actually quite intelligent and affectionate. I'm not offended xD
@Kittywhiskers1000 well as for certain breeds, thats what the new millennium has given us it was originally that dogs and cats were bred to be healthy farm stock to work and live with us, now unfortunately you have breeds like the labradoodle like what the hell kind of job is that thing bred for? if youre specifically talking a gray parrot, i wouldnt know what species my aunts was, she was very nice to it tho, used to treat it like a baby, 1 day it bit her really badly, finger mangled n all
@Taud I can't deny that parrots have a ferocious bite and are very capable of taking your finger off; especially the Macaw. Such parrots beaks are designed to bite open walnuts, so they're obviously capable of inflicting damage. Birds usually do give you clear body language that they're in a bad mood before resorting to bites, you just need to learn to read it. I completely agree with you about the dogs; people are breeding disabilities into the animals to gain a specific look.
Yikes! I believe it buddy! I have had a cockatiel for about 3 years now and she still bites every once in a while. She can be the sweetest thing in the world and then as soon as she gets spooked (thunder, doorbell, strange birds resting on the window sill) she turns into a jungle bird. Best thing I've found is to just back off and let her be. I'm lucky she isn't the size of your birds! Good luck with them and kudos for having a good attitude and understanding of your little friends.
@jeridem All good points my friend that I do know. That is not how the bite happened. If you really want to know I'll tell you. There is a system of ropes they travel on near the ceiling. Tika was stepping from my arm to a rope that is about eye level when I kicked a coffee table sending everything flying. He just turned and struck.
My African Grey she bite me just under the eye, when first left with me many years ago, it was quite bad, I had let her out of her cage too soon, she must have been upset because of being moved, plus she prefers male humans, anyway we are the best of friends now and have been on quite a journey together, I agree with you if they bite its not there fault, Steve Irwin and his crocodile hunters tv series helped me to realize about animals, they are'nt meant to live with humans like prisoners.
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ok first of all you deserve to get bit.. look at their cage poor birds have to live in that nasty crap! its horriable! get them a real cage ass wipe and treat them right and maybe the wont be so mean
@FlyingWhombats They don't live in cages. They each have their own large aviary 10X the size of any cage you can buy. What your seeing is the foraging area. If you were "informed" you'd know that cockatoos are ground foragers and nothing pleases them more than to forage for some treats amongst "clean" dry wood chips on a "clean" floor.
In case that went right over your head, the short reply is fuck you.
@FlyingWhombats you obviously know nothing about birds. as long as they are not running around in feces...they aren't super particular about how tidy their cage is. they'd love to mess it up! it is clear that this guy loves them a lot and they look very healthy.
It's so important to not lose your temper when bitten by your parrot. One needs to understand that one can't avoid that odd bite even from the best of hand reared and well socialized parrots. That's simply because they are basically wild creatures. Even a hand reared one is just a generation or two away from it's wild predecessor.
birds do not train like dogs do... you can't coerce them. And if he's attracted to that hen, he's probably going to consider you a rival. That Chet Womach has some good problem parrot training tips on youtube too.
@terriergal it is easy to train a bird. our cockatoo is 8 years old he is the sweetiest thing you will ever meet our bird has never bit anyone. parrots are like pitbulls how they react to things is because its how they grow up and how they live
You're lucky she didn't take out your eyeball. I just got bit by a friend's male Ecclectus. I've been bitten by a Cockatoo, also...once again, they are animals and I only put 50% trust in pets...unless it's a fish, I'm always on my guard. :)
im glad my cassie would never bite me like that she only love nips me and tastes my hands i think that as long as i show no fear and im not afraid to let her taste my hand and i dont show any anger twards her than she wont bite me but shes never had a mate and i know that has alot to do with it those two look like mates and i know mates protect eachother thats problialy why it bit you i know my mates are evil and unless you have fd in your hand the will take a finger off
Ouch. my greenwing macaw caught me off gaurd once and bit my wrist one of the first months i had him. he also came from an abusive home. luckily it was more of a warning sooo it only left me with a small cut >.> it could have been worse. it takes a lot of work to have a bird the came from an abusive home. i commend you for your patience and understanding :)
Thank you for your understanding in the face of a big bite! Hope you healed well and don't forget to provide lots of activity, varied perches, and enrichment for these guys. They will react emotionally and instinctively to stress like all living creatures.
how did you react when Tika had his beak in you?? did you exclaim a swear word and pull away?? did you stay calm and let him continue till he let go on his own?? How do they recommend a person react to large bird bites? I'm curious!
@rotorhed66 Well it just blows my mind. Its the assholes that get these birds to begin with cause they looked cool on T.V. Only to realise they dont just stand on their perches all day and have chewed up their couch and plasma T.V. in one sitting. I wish people would educate themselves first before buying exotic pets. In fact it should be banned in my opinion. There is just as much homeless birds now as dogs and cats. I have had tons of birds all rescues and still the shelters are filling up.
Give this guy a fuqqin break. He has rescued these birds. I also rescue birds, but I live in apt so the higest I go is tiels. I have two budgies and two tiels that peope were gonna just let fly away in my country which gets very cold in the winter. I think this dude is amazing, 'toos are a huge responsibility. They may not be free. But there fed, warm and tended to. That cage alone is big bucks. If he didnt cagethem big birds like that would chew his house up and prolly get electrocuted.
@Unit047 Amanda the female has never ever bitten anyone either. She does not have an abusive past like Tika has. He was taught to bite out of necessity.
@Unit047 I have one that's 25+ or so years old and she's the sweetest thing too. lol, she doesn't run around much she just climbs on your shoulder and puts her beak to your ear.
I'm really glad you posted this. It has really given me a perspective on whether not to own one of these magnificient birds. I'm still considering it, but it is still fabulous to know the truth of what can happen.
your quite a handsome man :D
trenabolx 3 weeks ago
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agejevas 3 weeks ago
Thanks for your compassion toward wild birds. They are pets only because of their evolutionary social nature, but people need to remember, they are wild and need a lot of attention and care for life.
truvelocity 1 month ago
Thank you for posting this, it is my go to video whenever I hear someone talking about how much they want a cockatoo to "cuddle with" and "be their little buddy." I played with an extremely friendly one in a local bird store and despite my knowledge of their immense needs, it was hard not to fall in love right then and there, let alone what a less educated person might do. I just wish more people spent more time learning which bird fit their home. I love bird birds, but my green cheek is enough.
emeraldscales 1 month ago
@emeraldscales Meant to say 'big" birds.
emeraldscales 1 month ago
@emeraldscales Thanks for watching it. :-)
jlcribber 1 month ago
@jlcribber , thanks for rescuing birds, and thanks for putting up this video to let reckless wanna-be bird owner understand what can happen, and that it is not the bird's fault if it does. And thanks also for responding so patiently to some of the ignorant or ill-mannered things left i the comments here.
Ankhorite 1 month ago
@Ankhorite Thank you my friend. Your very kind.
jlcribber 1 month ago
that how they kiss. zzz. Dey make out like vampires make each other bleed.
MrLightningSpeedy 1 month ago
And that is why i dont want a big parrot. Im good with my small sun conure lol.
xXbelmontXx 1 month ago
Hi can you plzz tell me which sex is usually quieter?? I know all cockatoos are loud but still
sprinky311 1 month ago
@sprinky311 There's no such thing as a quiet cockatoo, male or female.
jlcribber 1 month ago 4
@jlcribber agreed! lol my Galah is EXTREMELY loud
alvarezevelin3 1 month ago
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Im getting one Thursday I have a choice of a female or a male. I have read the girls hiss and bite is this what you found to be true? Or does the boys bite too?
sandyhembree 2 months ago
Im getting one Thursday I have a choice of a female or a male. I have read the girls hiss and bite is this what you found to be true? Or does the boys bite too?
sandyhembree 2 months ago
@sandyhembree They can all hiss and bite. You won't know if it's a male or female without a blood test. Its just impossible to tell by simply looking.
bobkelso4245 1 month ago
@sandyhembree -- what did you choose? Or did you decide to hold off on getting a bird now? because all birds need a LOT of care, regardless of gender.
Ankhorite 1 month ago
Jl, what was the time gap for you getting your 2 rescue birds? I would like to get my umbrella a partner, boy or girl I dont mind but I dont want baby cockatoos.. I fight myself because I worry she wont be my loving little baby any more because she might go more for her feathered friend. I also worry it might make her more vicious when she's in a bad mood.. tooey mood.
abitscinny 2 months ago
@abitscinny We had Tika for about 18 months before Amanda came to us. We had enough time to work on all the big problems Tika arrived with. It was probably at least one full year of them knowing each other before I would consider them fully "trusting" friends.
jlcribber 2 months ago
@abitscinny If you already have a strong relationship with her that is not likely to change at all. You really should be worried about her not liking the new bird if you are her chosen. It will be viewed as an intruder/competition for your affections. She has what she wants (you) and doesn't really need a friend. Showing affection to the new bird in sight of her will just fuel the jealousy fire. You will be "flirting" with the enemy which is a big no no in bird world.
jlcribber 2 months ago
oww
russjcameo 2 months ago
why would a man his age lie anyway, hes just trying to inform people god why be such dickheads
iMachacker 2 months ago
This is real, Cockatoos are strong, and strong-minded. They do bite. They have moods, just as we do. Because he was bitten is not evidence that he is abusive toward this bird. I don't feel right about breeding birds in captivity, but it is more desirable to me than capturing wild birds for pets. I have a rescued cockatiel, myself, and it is a joy to have her in my home. She has been with me for 3 weeks now, She is growing in her missing feathers, and gaining weight. I love her already.
rubyjean65 2 months ago
@rubyjean65 May you have many happy years with your rescued bird. Tika and Amanda are both rescues.
jlcribber 2 months ago
@jlcribber Thanks! Watch out for those powerful beaks.
rubyjean65 2 months ago
@itubedesiree actually because the birds are used to having its food in a bowl, and not have to search for water, if they were to let them go, they would eventually die. depending on if they were captive all their life. but im pretty sure they were.
cristamachine18 2 months ago
Well your very lucky man you could have lost your eye I'm sure you know that tho. I have had parrots for many years, I have been bitten but not like this. All parrots bite , it could be many reason's for that. I have 2 large Cockatoo's and I can say that they have never bit me but have bitten my husband but not like this. They have many books for training parrots & to modify bad behavior's. Parrots are not like cats & dogs they are who they are & if your a bad parrot parent, you'll have a bad p
sadeyesal 3 months ago
i think you did something wrong to the birds ... that's why they bite you... treat them well.. they will treat you well..
chandnisagar 3 months ago
@chandnisagar -- I think you're kind of mean to jump to conclusions. Both of these are rescue birds -- who knows what happened to them before this man got them. And the bird's biting may have nothing to do with a history of abuse. Maybe he just felt like biting that day. Anyway, it's mean to hint around that a guy who goes to all the cost and trouble of rescuing birds is secretly abusing them. :(
Ankhorite 1 month ago
Every time I see that video I kringe...LOL JL
theparrotboard 3 months ago
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Before making any mean comments against the cockatoos, think of what the owner has done to make them loose their temper, and the bite looks fake! It looks like if the guy is wearing red mascara around his eye, and then he drew a blackish scar to play victim. Maybe the bite is not even from those birds, and from some accident he had previously had. I don't want to seem like if I am attacking him or anything, but I am an animal lover, and I doubt that a cockatoo would do that.
lilayvioleta1 3 months ago
@lilayvioleta1 Parrots are no domesticated, you have to remember that, they can be tamed, but will never be domesticated such as dogs and cats.... if you get up in a birds face whom doesn't know you well, there first instinct is to bite... my amazon we have had for 3 years still bites me when I have my hat on for the sheer fact that she doesn't like the hat...
featherheadstudios 3 months ago
@lilayvioleta1 Come on over and I'll let him show you personally how he fake bites. Bring your first aid kit.
jlcribber 3 months ago 18
@lilayvioleta1 Clearly you haven't been around very many parrots, they do bite, some more than others, some harder than others, and some rarely will ever bite, but they can and will. I would also add that being a medium to large sized cockatoo the bird could have done worse. A wild cockatoo probably wouldn't bite, that's a learned behavior from humans, and just because a bird bites someone, does not mean the bird has been abused.
pfeif55406 3 months ago 2
@lilayvioleta1 "to play victim"? Are you serious?
You think this guy put a video up for us to all take his side and gang up in the comments section to write mean things about a bird..
JesoosChrist!
OperationRageQuit 3 months ago
@lilayvioleta1 As far as doubting cockatoos will bite, I have been bitten by cockatoos. And believe me it is extremely painful. Have you ever interacted with cockatoos before? They can be very aggressive.
gsdmondioring 2 months ago
@lilayvioleta1 You idiot. Any animal is capable of doing you harm, whether it is a pet or not. Dad was bitten on the nose by our cockatoo when I was a toddler & our cocky wasn't cooped up in a tiny indoor cage. He had a massive full flight aviary and led a very happy and healthy life. It's still an animal and animals are unpredictable. I still love an animals to bits and I'm a trained veterinary nurse. I've had my fair share of bites from beloved pets, including my own!
KieraJayne 2 months ago
@lilayvioleta1 Birds like my bare-eyed cockatoo, Tinker, are first generation raised in captivity from wild-caught parent birds. They have all of their wild instincts intact no matter how inappropriate they may be to live in a human household. I've had Tinker since he was 3 months old. He is now 22 years old. I love him dearly, but I have lots of scar tissue from those "wild moments," like when he gets jealous of me talking to my husband or perhaps due to something I said that he didn't like.
2010cacatua 2 months ago
@lilayvioleta1 I am mystified as to your comment. This is clearly a real bite. and there are a number of reasons why a bird will bite that have nothing to do with owner abuse. This guy clearly cares about birds and is one of the few that are wise enough to know how to handle a bit incident without getting angry at the bird. The problem with a public forum like this is that there is no way to weed out the ignorant. Sorry to me mean - but you are so wrong.
1976Pianoman 2 months ago
@lilayvioleta1 @lilayvioleta1 trust me they bite!!!! even if their used to you and hand tamed hand raised are always in a loving environment etc it doesnt matter!! their animals and hes right its always the humans fault....once my dog was chewing on her toy and i thought id go over and hug her...well i was right ontop of her with my face close to hers and she still bit me!!....it was my fault...shes never bitten me since. Same for the african grey i was feeding on day i just got too close
ellinida010 2 months ago
@lilayvioleta1 Just because you want all animals to be sweet and cuddly, doesn't mean they are....What do you mean you doubt a cockatoo would do that? Have you ever met a cockatoo?
bobkelso4245 1 month ago
Dude don't go close up on that
XxawesomexX640 3 months ago
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HE BITE YOU BECAUSE HE HAS TO FLY AND BE FREE!! WHY DO YOU WANT TO HAVE A BIRD?? WELL DONE YOU DESERVE IT!!!!!
itubedesiree 3 months ago
@itubedesiree Because some other asshole just like you abused both of them for years and I had to rescue them, rehabilitate them and try to give them some semblance of a life. They are both psychologically damaged from being hand raised and heavily human imprinted. They would not survive for two weeks if set free (which can't happen anyway because of where we live). I look after them because somebody has to. Man is very good at exploiting and damaging everything but woefully inept at fixing it.
jlcribber 3 months ago 30
@jlcribber Well said, people are so quick to comment on videos from the safety behind their computer screens,
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@itubedesiree Why do you think you know better than other people?
crimsonhawk2k 3 months ago
@itubedesiree Are you kidding? I am an animal lover too and owning a parrot is NOT a BAD thing! Remember, these are NOT wild caught birds taken from their homes in the wild! However, PARROTS BITE PERIOD! Get educated before you go knowing it all!
24ktparrot 3 months ago
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@itubedesiree Are you kidding? I am an animal lover too & owning a parrot is NOT a BAD thing! Remember, these are NOT wild caught birds taken from their homes in the wild! However, PARROTS BITE PERIOD! Get educated before you go knowing it all!
24ktparrot 3 months ago
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@itubedesiree Are you kidding? I am an animal lover too & owning a parrot is NOT a BAD thing! Remember, these are NOT wild caught birds taken from their homes in the wild! However, PARROTS BITE PERIOD! Get educated before you go knowing it all about any animal or thing!
24ktparrot 3 months ago
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@itubedesiree Are you kidding? I am an animal lover too & owning a parrot is NOT a BAD thing! Remember, these are NOT wild caught birds taken from their homes in the wild! However, PARROTS BITE PERIOD! Get educated before you go knowing it all about any animal or thing!
24ktparrot 3 months ago
@itubedesiree Are you kidding? I cannot believe you act as though you know anything about parrots because anyone who does, knows YOU DON'T! Parrots can make wonderful pets for the "right" people! One fact that will ALWAYS remain the same is, PARROTS BITE PERIOD! I own a parrot & he has been w/ me his whole life, yet if he is scared by something, he will bite me! As a matter of fact, in the wild, a male parrot will bite their mate to get them away from danger! Learn before you speak...PLEASE!
24ktparrot 3 months ago
Are you kidding? I cannot believe you act as though you know anything about parrots because anyone who does, knows YOU DON'T! Parrots can make wonderful pets for the "right" people! One fact that will ALWAYS remain the same is, PARROTS BITE PERIOD! I own a parrot & he has been w/ me his whole life, yet if he is scared by something, he will bite me! As a matter of fact, in the wild, a male parrot will bite their mate to get them away from danger! Learn before you speak...PLEASE!
24ktparrot 3 months ago
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@itubedesiree Are you kidding? I cannot believe you act as though you know anything about parrots because anyone who does, knows YOU DON'T! Parrots can make wonderful pets for the "right" people! One fact that will ALWAYS remain the same is, PARROTS BITE PERIOD! I own a parrot & he has been w/ me his whole life, yet if he is scared by something, he will bite me! As a matter of fact, in the wild, a male parrot will bite their mate to get them away from danger! Learn before you speak...PLEASE!
24ktparrot 3 months ago
@itubedesiree In an ideal world nood, but a domesticated bird cant cant suddenly be freed. My TooeyLoo would soon sort you out lol.
abitscinny 2 months ago
haha pwned by bird
MikkiB0y 3 months ago
crazy old man
s52608 3 months ago
looks like he got punched up at the Pub!!
juniorhall13 3 months ago
those are not birds, are beasts
caged apes LOL
larobe1000 3 months ago
ouch the worst btes i get from my birds is on my hands, once near the eye but nothing bad like what happen to you.
Neil4life4ever 4 months ago
that bird would become my bbq wings the next day lol but seriously i would kill that bird, what if it blinded him :/
YunggFrost 4 months ago
LOOKS LIKE THE BIRD WON LMAO
hslot4 4 months ago
My parrots is chewing on my ear as I watch this video.
motonegros 5 months ago 2
Tht looks rlly painful
imfunnytoo123 5 months ago
just be glad it wasnt ur eyeball lol
amazingcasper 5 months ago
about about about :D
ur from kanada, right?
heldgop 5 months ago
yea..id get bit..and post it on youtube...then PETA would be suing me over my follow up video of a cockatoo getting KO'd with a left hook to the beek.
iLLUMiNATiONRECORDz 5 months ago 3
@The Muffin Burgler.........I know, I have a bad temper and a quick fuse. Too much time spent in the military. I love outdoor animals, feed the birds and squirrels, never go hunting, but I have no tolerance for mean animals or people. Not saying it is a good quality, it is a fault of mine, but I could not tolerate, stand for, or abide being bitten by an animal, much less a pet. That’s why I admire this guy’s acceptance and forgiveness of his pet, something I couldn’t do.
Edwardvalentijr 5 months ago
@Edwardvalentijr Thank you for the kind words "Muffin". It takes a lot of patience but more so "understanding" of these majestic birds to realize they are just doing and being the birds that they are. They are wild animals only one or two generations removed from the wild and really aren't good "pets". They do not do well in cages/captivity and should be left in the wild. That is why rescues and shelters are filled with them.
jlcribber 5 months ago
@jlcribber I have worked around exotic birds for over 20 years. Regardless with as much training and operant conditioning you may utilize in your relationship with parrots, there are still certain commonsense rules of thumb you adhere to when living/working with them. Shoulder surfing and any close contact with vulnerable parts of your body (such as your face) are not advisable. We are not always accurate at determining a non human species mood, and biting is a natural part of parrot expression
02Lemonhead 4 months ago 2
@Edwardvalentijr What would you have done? Shot the bird with a bazooka? You prig. These things do happen, deal with it. People like you shouldnt be around animals at all
franziiii 5 months ago
@Edwardvalentijr: Well, you have to keep in mind that if an animal bites you it is either because it feels threatened or because it was a misunderstanding, wanted to be left alone or something. So it's rather a question of THEM tolerating US and they really don't need our forgiveness. But at least you know it's a fault of yours to have a short temper in that regard. Just keep try to keep your cool and try to understand the animal and who was really to blame if something like this happens. ;)
Trampadoo 3 months ago
@Edwardvalentijr Your honesty is refreshing.
rubyjean65 2 months ago
hey man i got some tips on its biting issue. ok train it with a clicker. get a target such as a (short thin stick not from outside) u can get them at a local petco. get treats that the cockatoo likes to eat and use the clicker. When your going towards it approach it with a calm gentle look. Which you are a calm guy in this case like me. then use the clicker after u use the target anywere in its playstation that it plays on. once it gives it a quick nibble tell it step up and give it a treat.
dragonslayer21000 5 months ago
@dragonslayer21000 After awhile of training the bird will calm down trust me. my old maucaw did this to my lip and it killed :/
dragonslayer21000 5 months ago
@dragonslayer21000 Thank you for your response. I am quite familiar with clicker training. You have to remember my friend that this video is now 3 years old. Tika is no longer the same bird and has progressed light years from that bird. Today he is very well behaved (as far as cockatoos are well behaved of course) :-)
jlcribber 5 months ago
@jlcribber i forgot the date x) sorry but thats good that he's progressed :D
dragonslayer21000 5 months ago
You are a very calm dude. I hate to say it, but that would be one dead bird if it bit me.
Edwardvalentijr 5 months ago
@Edwardvalentijr That's horrible, I hope you never have pets.
TheMuffinBurgler 5 months ago
You are very good with your cockatoos! I have two agapornis and sometimes it happens that they bite my hands, my ears and my lips. But is always my fault, because I have to be able to treat in the better way.
Gaary90 5 months ago
be careful with this wild creatures! :)
Victorpodsnezhnik 5 months ago
2 girls 1cup
guyanaguy7512 5 months ago
lol how the fuck he managed to bite you in the eyebrow??? where you kissing him or what?
Nickmorama 5 months ago
A boat
killiney4444 5 months ago
I want to get my parrot to stay on a perch like that with food and water on it instead of a cage, but i just know that he will fly right off when its night or when i walk out the room since he hates it when im not around,.....
LPSpetsFilms 6 months ago
@LPSpetsFilms What you want is totally un-natural. Parrots are designed, built and programmed to fly hundreds of miles per day. Asking them to stay in one spot goes against every fiber of their being. If you want to eliminate the cage, provide a "large" safe area like a bird room where he can "choose" to move and do what he wants without having to stay in one spot and not have to be constantly supervised.
jlcribber 6 months ago
@jlcribber Oh, I get it. I let him out of his cage and walk around also, and i clean everything beffore i do. I just got him a week ago, and he doesnt hate me but stil bites a bit.
LPSpetsFilms 5 months ago
Glad I have a parakeet
natemann133 6 months ago
You are a true parrot lover who understands the vast complexity of their needs. We have to remind ourselves as parrot companions that these birds are still very much "wild" and we must always do our best when bringing them into our world. I commend you good sir.
-Peace, Love, Parrots.
CatfishBigg 6 months ago 15
@CatfishBigg Thank you. :-)
jlcribber 6 months ago
× cute bird ×
idoninewebshow 6 months ago
owww ya today this little goffin cockatoo was preening my hair acted really cute and was cuddling with me then went up my are preened some more and bit my ear so hard it started bleeding a little... but i still ove it very much <3 :)
dittyluva 6 months ago
Wow you really provide a good environment for your birds! Unlike most people who put them in tiny cages all day.
ph0masta 6 months ago 5
@ph0masta Thank you. I do my best which is still far short of what they truly need.
jlcribber 6 months ago 4
@jlcribber how sweet of you. i'm sure they're extremely happy birds. hope your bite cleared up well!
emdee92 6 months ago
DAMN!! THAT LIL FUKER BIT THA SHIT OUTTA YA!!!!
Acecombatgamertwo 6 months ago
Ouch
creeperlover10 6 months ago
Ive always hated birds and reptiles, they just dont have the same intelligence and usefulness a cat or a dog has, almost like they just dont have personality
Taud 6 months ago
@Taud The African Grey parrot has the intelligence of a 2 year old human, which is much more intelligent than any dog or cat. All birds have personalities. I'm guessing you have never owned either of these species, otherwise you would already know this. So, you have made a snap judgement? Typical.
Kittywhiskers1000 6 months ago
@Kittywhiskers1000 but do they even have the willingness to please their master and do they recognize you as such? No i obviously dont i just stated in my last comment "Ive always hated birds and reptiles"
Tell me, does your bird have a job? does it protect someone? does is drive cattle or chase pests away? does it even have the evolutionary development in its brain to show affection? no they dont, they evolved from reptiles which dont posses any of those qualities
Its a matter of usefulness
Taud 6 months ago
@Taud Actually, they do show affection and become very attached to their owners since they're social animals. So attached, in fact, that they usually become stressed if separated from their owner for too long. I no longer own a bird; though he used to always want tickles on the back of his neck and cuddles. We evolved from reptiles as well, did you know that? Do your dogs/cats do any of those things as well? Examples; Geese are good guards, Falcons aid hunters, etc...
Kittywhiskers1000 6 months ago
@Kittywhiskers1000 Of course i know the evolutionary studies or else i wouldnt be blatantly throwing them around, you and i are many years removed from our reptilian roots, birds on the other hand are still VERY closely genetically linked, birds have a very limited brain function for social interactions beyond their own race, cats and dogs have been with us for so long that they can understand primitive vocalization from us, thus the cat gives high fives and the dog sits on command
Taud 6 months ago
@Taud Calm down, sir. I personally think you should watch this considering you're so convinced a bird cannot respond to human commands youtube.com/watch?v=7rfGEtALHYs
Birds and reptiles are closely related, but birds are still much more mentally developed and very social; their close relationship to reptiles does not change that fact.
Kittywhiskers1000 6 months ago
@Kittywhiskers1000 calm down? oh no im not getting angry or offensive here, its just the honest reasons, they are more evolved than reptiles but they take the basic traits from them, including how very instinctual and primitive they act they dont have the ability to problem solve or reason like cats and dogs can, ive seen a crow do a puzzle with a tool for a treat, but it took many attempts and years of persistence at the university, your link isnt working for me for some reason BTW
Taud 6 months ago
@Taud Just type in African Grey in the youtube search and it should be the first video that pops up. Some birds are actually very good problem solvers; as I said, the African grey has the intelligence of a two year old human and that's very intelligent for an animal, especially of that species size. Other breeds of birds aren't so intelligent and difficult to train. The same could be said on particular breeds of dogs and cats.
Kittywhiskers1000 6 months ago
@Kittywhiskers1000 now secondly yes they do all of those things mentioned as well or else i wouldnt have them in the first place, it just seems to me that owning the bird is cruel first of all because of the feather clipping and the cages, secondly i can also say that no animal i have ever owned has suddenly lashed out in fear and struck me to the point of a wound like this guy here, it shows how primal birds still are, i had an aunt with a parrot that randomly tried to sever her finger...
Taud 6 months ago
@Taud I agree with you that it is very cruel to cage up birds and clip their wings; people should never own a bird unless they're willing to give them the time of day and freedom (this is why I gave up my previous bird as I joined University and could no longer be around him). You could say the same thing about cats scratching people. Beside, this guy explained that the cockatoo bit him because he accidentally startled it. I was never bitten by my Crimson Rosella.
Kittywhiskers1000 6 months ago
@Kittywhiskers1000 ive never been scratched by my cats and the people that have are the ones that like to bully them and bother them until they hiss, which i usually dont allow, that degree of attachment and time required for a bird is way beyond the level for a cat or dog, im in university too they do fine alone for 8 hours, im not trying to convince you to never own a bird, i just stated my opinion and the reasons why i dont, i can see it offends you a bit u dont have to prove yourself to me
Taud 6 months ago
@Taud Oh no, I'm not trying to convince you to own a bird, nor do I feel that you're trying to convince me not to own one. I just felt your statement on them being simple and mentally similar to reptiles to be wrong. I'm not actually trying to convince you not to hate birds either, merely telling you that they're actually quite intelligent and affectionate. I'm not offended xD
Kittywhiskers1000 6 months ago
@Kittywhiskers1000 well as for certain breeds, thats what the new millennium has given us it was originally that dogs and cats were bred to be healthy farm stock to work and live with us, now unfortunately you have breeds like the labradoodle like what the hell kind of job is that thing bred for? if youre specifically talking a gray parrot, i wouldnt know what species my aunts was, she was very nice to it tho, used to treat it like a baby, 1 day it bit her really badly, finger mangled n all
Taud 6 months ago
@Taud I can't deny that parrots have a ferocious bite and are very capable of taking your finger off; especially the Macaw. Such parrots beaks are designed to bite open walnuts, so they're obviously capable of inflicting damage. Birds usually do give you clear body language that they're in a bad mood before resorting to bites, you just need to learn to read it. I completely agree with you about the dogs; people are breeding disabilities into the animals to gain a specific look.
Kittywhiskers1000 6 months ago
Yikes! I believe it buddy! I have had a cockatiel for about 3 years now and she still bites every once in a while. She can be the sweetest thing in the world and then as soon as she gets spooked (thunder, doorbell, strange birds resting on the window sill) she turns into a jungle bird. Best thing I've found is to just back off and let her be. I'm lucky she isn't the size of your birds! Good luck with them and kudos for having a good attitude and understanding of your little friends.
ralphhersheljunior 7 months ago
canada ehy
bigmike784 7 months ago
Ouch man
anitec19 8 months ago
then the answer was as simple as a fright bite
jeridem 10 months ago
Wombat the short reply is...... Fuck you!! Hahaha gold!!!
jackclarkeatschese 10 months ago
a pair of large cockatoo,incl given scenario of cardboard box,
(nesting box as they see it),so male will try to protect a female,
even if birds have been pets prior.
No wonder, he will go and defend female when you got close.
I think ,you know it!or do know it now.
You cannot have it both ways,let them be birds,as that's what they
are.They don't care to be pets,when they have each other.
jeridem 10 months ago
@jeridem All good points my friend that I do know. That is not how the bite happened. If you really want to know I'll tell you. There is a system of ropes they travel on near the ceiling. Tika was stepping from my arm to a rope that is about eye level when I kicked a coffee table sending everything flying. He just turned and struck.
jlcribber 10 months ago
My African Grey she bite me just under the eye, when first left with me many years ago, it was quite bad, I had let her out of her cage too soon, she must have been upset because of being moved, plus she prefers male humans, anyway we are the best of friends now and have been on quite a journey together, I agree with you if they bite its not there fault, Steve Irwin and his crocodile hunters tv series helped me to realize about animals, they are'nt meant to live with humans like prisoners.
amainh 10 months ago
cute and adorable!too bad they bite so much :(
ThePato2007 11 months ago
@ThePato2007 This video was taken a few years ago now. They are not the same birds and very rarely bite anymore.
jlcribber 11 months ago
Oh shit. I hope that gets better.
mandagaud 11 months ago
@mandagaud
Uhmm.... This video is about three years old, so.... most ceretainly it has already gotten better^^
jjkillerbird 11 months ago
@jjkillerbird Oh didn't notice. But good!.
mandagaud 11 months ago
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ok first of all you deserve to get bit.. look at their cage poor birds have to live in that nasty crap! its horriable! get them a real cage ass wipe and treat them right and maybe the wont be so mean
FlyingWhombats 11 months ago
@FlyingWhombats They don't live in cages. They each have their own large aviary 10X the size of any cage you can buy. What your seeing is the foraging area. If you were "informed" you'd know that cockatoos are ground foragers and nothing pleases them more than to forage for some treats amongst "clean" dry wood chips on a "clean" floor.
In case that went right over your head, the short reply is fuck you.
jlcribber 11 months ago 49
@FlyingWhombats you obviously know nothing about birds. as long as they are not running around in feces...they aren't super particular about how tidy their cage is. they'd love to mess it up! it is clear that this guy loves them a lot and they look very healthy.
LizaLavolta 10 months ago
It's so important to not lose your temper when bitten by your parrot. One needs to understand that one can't avoid that odd bite even from the best of hand reared and well socialized parrots. That's simply because they are basically wild creatures. Even a hand reared one is just a generation or two away from it's wild predecessor.
bublubhuyan 11 months ago
That's nothing compared to what some dogs will do. So how can you call this bird wild when dogs take peoples hands off.
glycomcdonald 11 months ago
naughty bird!or you make your bird turns angry bird.
gck86 11 months ago
birds do not train like dogs do... you can't coerce them. And if he's attracted to that hen, he's probably going to consider you a rival. That Chet Womach has some good problem parrot training tips on youtube too.
terriergal 11 months ago
@terriergal it is easy to train a bird. our cockatoo is 8 years old he is the sweetiest thing you will ever meet our bird has never bit anyone. parrots are like pitbulls how they react to things is because its how they grow up and how they live
FlyingWhombats 11 months ago
Are YOu CAnadian ?? :D Eh ???
Jizzinyamouth1 11 months ago
why the fuck cant parrots get accustomed like dogs do !
i love parrots .. but it hurts like hell when they bite.. but i m like a parent to them, so i ve understood patience is the key..
but i wish they were born trained :p
geishathor 11 months ago
lol! when you say eh? you sound like the two moose from Brother Bear!!! HAHAH. ouch. hope you recover swfitly!
RoccoLaurie 11 months ago
Allow me to restate my comment, because if I get another "youtube quality" comment I'll flip.
1. Person buys a parrot, ignorant that it is a wild animal.
2. Person learns that the parrot is difficult to take care of and that they live for up to the life of a human.
3. Person sells the bird to a local bird shelter, which takes in unwanted birds.
One of these shelters in Utah was owned by a woman who scarified her own food money to take care of the birds. All because of "arrogant, americans."
Unit047 11 months ago
Too bad there's no parrot obedience school.
ferociousgumby 11 months ago
My umbrella did a full force chomp on my nose.....blood like you couldn't believe....it took a long time to trust him again.
bUzZkiLla65 1 year ago
You're lucky she didn't take out your eyeball. I just got bit by a friend's male Ecclectus. I've been bitten by a Cockatoo, also...once again, they are animals and I only put 50% trust in pets...unless it's a fish, I'm always on my guard. :)
Morticia1n 1 year ago
Aww that must have hurt badbadbad, gosh. Your birds are beautiful.
GothicTrioOfEdwards 1 year ago
canaidian
bobbyhasblackballs 1 year ago
You could have had your bloody eye out.
58Clams 1 year ago
im glad my cassie would never bite me like that she only love nips me and tastes my hands i think that as long as i show no fear and im not afraid to let her taste my hand and i dont show any anger twards her than she wont bite me but shes never had a mate and i know that has alot to do with it those two look like mates and i know mates protect eachother thats problialy why it bit you i know my mates are evil and unless you have fd in your hand the will take a finger off
ILoveBrianTheMarine1 1 year ago
ooooooooooooooouuuuuuuuuuucccccccccccccccchhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
edgarecko you disgust me. you should be reported for cruelty.
whizzyify 1 year ago
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My macaw bite me so hard my reaction was to punch him then died minutes after lol jk
edgarecko 1 year ago
@edgarecko Your humor eludes me completely.
jlcribber 1 year ago 22
@edgarecko Wow, really - not funny.
hmschlmom6 1 year ago
@edgarecko thats not funny
Fireclaw1918 11 months ago
Ouch. my greenwing macaw caught me off gaurd once and bit my wrist one of the first months i had him. he also came from an abusive home. luckily it was more of a warning sooo it only left me with a small cut >.> it could have been worse. it takes a lot of work to have a bird the came from an abusive home. i commend you for your patience and understanding :)
chobitbunny7 1 year ago
WELL IM 10 NO LIE BUT MY MY COCKATO BITE ME IN THE FOOT AND THE ARM BUT YOURS IS WORSE.
starwarshacker21 1 year ago
Sorry this bite happened. Thank you for your hard work and dedication to giving these guys a good home.
ImaginationBlue 1 year ago
Thank you for your understanding in the face of a big bite! Hope you healed well and don't forget to provide lots of activity, varied perches, and enrichment for these guys. They will react emotionally and instinctively to stress like all living creatures.
BlossomEndRot 1 year ago
They certainly have some power.
tjtg 1 year ago
You are lucky that you still got your right eye..
ProSiNNeR 1 year ago
how did you react when Tika had his beak in you?? did you exclaim a swear word and pull away?? did you stay calm and let him continue till he let go on his own?? How do they recommend a person react to large bird bites? I'm curious!
DaBunne 1 year ago
Awh. very unfortunate that he bite you =(
I think your a super cool guy for adopting the birds
in the first place. Subscribed! & I'd love to do the same
when I grow up, I want to adopt sheltered parrots :)
We have this wonderful place called "Parrot Island"
here where I live; I want to have a place similar to that.
I really respect people like you :)
XmotocrossXprincessX 1 year ago
@rotorhed66 Well it just blows my mind. Its the assholes that get these birds to begin with cause they looked cool on T.V. Only to realise they dont just stand on their perches all day and have chewed up their couch and plasma T.V. in one sitting. I wish people would educate themselves first before buying exotic pets. In fact it should be banned in my opinion. There is just as much homeless birds now as dogs and cats. I have had tons of birds all rescues and still the shelters are filling up.
dinglenutzz 1 year ago
ahahaha, a real life "Ellis" from left 4 dead 2.......AWESOME!
snake172 1 year ago
Ouch! I hope it got better quickly. They have such sharp beaks.
tenderheart17 1 year ago
Holy shit, Rocky Balboacockatoo!
bazman85 1 year ago
Give this guy a fuqqin break. He has rescued these birds. I also rescue birds, but I live in apt so the higest I go is tiels. I have two budgies and two tiels that peope were gonna just let fly away in my country which gets very cold in the winter. I think this dude is amazing, 'toos are a huge responsibility. They may not be free. But there fed, warm and tended to. That cage alone is big bucks. If he didnt cagethem big birds like that would chew his house up and prolly get electrocuted.
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Unit047 1 year ago
@Unit047 Amanda the female has never ever bitten anyone either. She does not have an abusive past like Tika has. He was taught to bite out of necessity.
jlcribber 1 year ago 6
@Unit047 I have one that's 25+ or so years old and she's the sweetest thing too. lol, she doesn't run around much she just climbs on your shoulder and puts her beak to your ear.
Isjix 1 year ago
@Unit047 yes, because Americans are the only people in the entire world have the potential to be arrogant. *rolls eyes*
ebonifragaria 1 year ago
god bless u for having a beautiful heart and giving these birds a good home wish more peple had brains like u did
cateyes221981 1 year ago
owned LOL
AirCalv 1 year ago
I'm really glad you posted this. It has really given me a perspective on whether not to own one of these magnificient birds. I'm still considering it, but it is still fabulous to know the truth of what can happen.
EA1088 1 year ago
that looks painful i hope ya okey.
birds are wild animals all animals can attack :P
SirAl3xs 1 year ago
They are beautys I hope ypur okay that looked like it hurt. Do you still have them?
thebeanster98 1 year ago
You seem to have a really good set up!
Lots of people including my parents have the cage lol.
These birds need to run around and scavenge :P
You seem to be an expertish bird keeper
AnttyK47 1 year ago
FAIL
Hunkyfish20 1 year ago
oh my that looks like my eyeshadow on your eye.... 03o
grimgirl11 1 year ago
They are animals. With all the animals have to be careful.
DmitryFrolov1 1 year ago