Bird Whisperer - Daytime TV show

that is the most well-behaved cockatoo I have ever seen in my life

I have several cockatoos and one day one of them got out of his cage while I was out. When I got home I knew I was in trouble. He’d gone into the kitchen opened and emptied every drawer onto the floor, gone into the sitting room and shredded anything made of paper and I found him in the study just as he finished pulling off the last key from the computer keyboard. He had a hell of a time. My first reaction was dismay and then all I could do was laugh and pick up the mess. After all he was just being a cockatoo.

yeah, these parrots actually argue like little kids throwin tantrums, they have so much attitude lol

We rescued a Triton after 25 years with his people. His hooman mommy passed away and the bird was unable to reconcile with his hooman daddy. I guess the grief was too much. It took the better part of three years for him to accept me. Fortunately he bonded with my wife instantly when they first met, he also loves my daughter. What I like best about him is that he actually laughs at my jokes. I'm constantly accusing him of being the reincarnation of some scientist, engineer, or mathematician who died in the late 70's because I tell really esoteric jokes.

As someone who's grown up and lived with an Umbrella Cockatoo for 22 years before moving out (she's still alive too, currently 39!), this guy is spot on about everything he mentioned.

They forgot 3 more big points: bird safety, the high cost of keeping one, and the low availability of fully certified bird vets. xP

She is like” yes I understand everything” 😍

Cool bird and "whisperer." Nice to see a pair of intelligent talk-show hosts asking appropriate questions.

People, dont buy a parrot unless you could handle a baby for the rest of your life. They take more care than children. Children grow up, these guys need you all day long, only time they should be in a cage is 8 till 8 for bedtime and you must provide absolute quiet so they dont get grumpy. They need this care for life, not just 18 years. I love this man! Pellets and fresh water every day with fresh fruit and vegetables always available. I keep the nuts and seeds for treats and training. No Avocado or onion! And make them see you share a few bites of your dinner with them occasionally! Seeing birds as happy as this guy's bird gives me a lump in my throat.

Very attched to their human !!!! He left this out. Very important.

It's extremely important that people think hard and long before they get an animal like this. My mother bought a Lesser-Sulfur Crested Cockatoo when I was ten years old; Two years later, my mom passed away and my adoptive grandmother and I took on the responsibility of the bird. Years go by and it's decided to bring the bird to a sanctuary so that he could have a better life. The bird wasn't a personal decision made on our part. We took him on because of the circumstances and thus didn't have the same degree of decision making. It was hard to do but the bird was more than we could handle. When this guy says that they are loud, trust me. They are so loud that your eardrums inside your ears will vibrate and you'll actually hear that vibration of your eardrums. It's a natural behavior for them to scream; They don't always do it for attention. They'll just do it because that's what they do. My philosophy is to never buy a bird that you aren't fully willing to get bite by. Because they aren't domesticated, but wild animals, there will be times that they bite you. Screaming and biting are both legitimate reasons to give the bird away; No one wants to own an animal that scares them, and no one wants an animal that will drive them nuts with the screaming. You have to have a special type of personality to take these birds on. It's nearly a life-long commitment so deeply consider if it's right for you. You can still get a bird, but only a sized bird that you are willing to take their bite. I'm perfectly willing to get bite by a Budgie, so I got one. If you want a bird with the mind and personality of a big bird like in this video, get a parrotlet; They are highly independent and it's recommended only getting one. They are highly intelligent and live for 20 years; They also cost about $200 as opposed to $3,000 for a parrot in the video. Cockatiels are very sweet, submissive, and comical; So submissive, that they'll even submit to a smaller budgie. Indian Ring Neck Parakeets are also very sweet, but pay attention to the beak size; Are you ok being bitten by that? Something to consider. Please seriously think before you leap. It's a major decision. It's not all yar matey and treasure.

It's to bad that dogs and cats don't live 85 years.

I love my cockatoo she cracks me up every day, loves to snuggle and has been my constant companion for 10 years. Unless you have had parrots for decades..DO NOT get one ! They are toddlers for life !!

My boy is 46 😂

@6:48 "Can Nikita talk?" Nikita: (enthusiastic nodding)

YOU MY GOOD MAN ARE THE GOD I am so glad that you got to go on television because everything you said are so true. Some people really don't know how to take care of birds it's very sad some birds state and how they end up.

My medium sulfa yellow crested Cookatoo would go crazy every time I made Italian meatballs. She just couldn't wait. She had her own plate at the table and would make everyone laugh as she would eat 3. Meatballs and the tomato sauce with spaghetti. Her favorite food.

I even take my two amazon parrots camping with me. They love riding in the car

The way that she turned to look at him when he mentioned liking drama 😂😂

A friend of mine had one. They are super loud but very smart. This one you can tell I knows what is going on.