a little about me for those that have asked.

I know lots of you have been asking about where I came from and why I look the way I do. It took mommy a few days because she works and had to get some back history. So here I go. My vet says I am approximately 15 years old (but we will never really know). I am a Goffins Cockatoo and we typically live 40-60 years.
I had a daddy a long time ago who loved me very much and I lived with him for a long time and then he died which made me very sad because I loved him a lot.
His family did not know what to do with me so I got passed around a lot. I ended up with one family member who put me in a basement by myself because they didn't like my yelling (I just wanted attention plus you know I am a bird and we do that). They got mad that I was still screaming so they put me outside for a long time by myself in a very small cage with no toys and only 1 perch. They weren't very nice and would yell and throw things at my cage when I would yell for attention. I stayed in my cage for 5 years and was never allowed to leave.
Eventually another family member came and got me and dumped me at a pet store where I lived for a year and they kept me in the same tiny cage and fed me sausage rolls and sausage McMuffins (how did I know this wasn't good for me?) They kept me covered because they didn't like my screaming either I swear I just wanted attention. The owner said I had to go.
One day this really nice lady came in and it was the first time anyone had tried to hold me in so long! I was so happy and she was such a nice lady I let her hold me and I was just so happy to have someone pay attention to me I went home with her! I lived with this nice lady for 2 years but sadly her mommy got very sick. She said her brain wasn't right anymore and would leave windows and doors open and would spray poisonous stuff around the house (it wasn't her fault she didn't know she was sick) so mommy thought the safest place for me would be to go to the rescue in the hopes that I would find another nice family that would understand and love me. She was so sad and cried but I know she only did it to make me safe.
The nice people at Florida Parrot Rescue took me in and my mommy and daddy (now) volunteered to foster me. They only had me for a few months before they fell in love me (I mean who couldn't love this!) and adopted me forever and ever.
For those that don't know birds like me who go through traumatic things like this it is very hard on us. Like you we bond very deeply with our humans and when they are mean we start bad habits sometimes kind of like when you guys bite your fingernails (feather pulling). Mommy and daddy are working on this with me but it's going to be a long process and I may never be able to get over the ugly people. But I know I am loved and mommy and daddy let me out to dance and hold me all the time! I eat really good now and they don't even mind it when I scream (probably because my birdie sister has a bigger mouth).
Anyway, I sure am happy now and now I get to dance my heart out for the rest of my life!
Please feel free to join me on my FB page:
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If you want to send me a gift please feel free to visit my amazon Wish List:
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If you would like to donate to my care or for items we can’t get off of amazon please feel free to visit this link for my Paypal:
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I am not the only awesome bird out there! Please visit our rescue that mommy and daddy foster for! There are always birds for adoption and we always appreciate any toys or gifts from our Wish Lists!
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[@JF-kv1gm]

Darling Griffi. It really hurts to think that she has been traumatised in the past and that she over preens herself in reaction to that. Thank you so much for giving her a better life, which she truly deserves. She is such a character, impossible to not fall head over heels for her immediately. Thanks again, folks.

[@trismaccarran9950]

Slim pickings, there

[@sallywhite7678]

@@kobrien4121 How unkind!😔

[@sallywhite7678]

@@trismaccarran9950 How unkind!😔

[@christinebuckingham8369]

@@kobrien4121 Grow up.

[@trismaccarran9950]

@@sallywhite7678 it was intended as humor, I love the little critter

[@MyTNMtnHome]

People don’t realize birds live a long time and really bond with owners. They love and feel sadness deeply. So sad to think people may have mistreated this babe. Thank you for helping her.

[@georginaK21]

The heck is a l9 g time

[@MyTNMtnHome]

@@georginaK21 Sorry, fixed it.

[@georginaK21]

@@MyTNMtnHome Oh, that's funny. I was actually thinking that it was some new lingo the kids were using and I was beginning to feel old. I'm only 28.

[@JustWasted3HoursHere]

My Aunt had a bird that lived to the age of 63. Yep. 63.

[@juliecrawley9745]

@@JustWasted3HoursHere that's amazing! Heck, I hope I live that long. Lol

[@dolphinwatcher415]

Griffi may lack feathers, she shines in personality. 💕

[@bluubird7077]

❤️❤️❤️

[@retired_early]

💗💕

[@cellanddanielle]

✅

[@pamelakomlofske8252]

So cool.

[@midkiddle]

PREACH

[@Maddosun__]

As someone who works with exotics, thank you for having the compassion to adopt this poor baby. Cockatoos are one of the misunderstood birds and we honestly treat them so horribly. I'm so glad griffi found you guys and will never have to worry about being rehomed or abused, wish more bird owners were like you guys!

[@chfrancis1973]

I found your comment very interesting and informative, but I have a couple of questions. You mentioned that these birds are misunderstood, and I am curious to know what and how they are misunderstood? And of course why do people treat them horribly? I’ve never owned a bird, so I really don’t know much about them, but after discovering this special girl……unfortunately a little too late, as I understand she is now passed, but since seeing her, I am completely fascinated. She is also the cutest….was.

[@motorcityjudy]

I love when she spreads her wings when she really likes a song.

[@itzmason2005]

That’s one of her dance moves

[@masterofsparkshwy6974]

Reminds me of when James Brown sang Please Please, and got down sayin, " I can't go on...." lol

[@jamezxh]

2:16 ❤️ so cute

[@drumrun6457]

What wings

[@sarahabib3586]

Iske pankh kaat diye hain😣😣

[@tyd8077]

OK so just so you know, I'm officially emotionally invested in this bird.

[@jenniferbates2811]

I know! Me too!

[@peachbellini2615]

Right?! I was thinking .. she's so beautiful and charismatic..a few missing feathers only adds to her charm 🐥

[@dave72ization]

Snap...she proper puts a smile on my usual unhappy face

[@Blomma69]

Yep! 💞

[@DroppinJewelzz]

Big Facts!!!

[@ali3lia]

My mother is 70 years old, she is a bit depressed these days with everything that is going on and so am I, she lives with me and most of the days I don’t have the energy to cheer her up. She asks me/my dad to show her a Griffi video every now and then to cheer her up. Griffi is such a blessing.

[@barbarajeanne1776]

Sounds like your Mother needs a bird herself 👍🏻

[@ali3lia]

@My Pets She is not that tech savy but we are working on it to get her to be able to do that, never had a smart phone or a tablet, she watches tv when she can.

[@ali3lia]

@@barbarajeanne1776 yep!

[@ali3lia]

@My Pets she has also just moved to the west from a "developing" country of my origin, so keep that in mind too, some new things don't come easy at this age.

[@sayusayme7729]

Awesome ♥️

[@georginashanti4605]

Thank you for looking after this special bird. This trauma made me think of wild Aussie cockatoos. They have all their feathers intact because they haven't been at the mercy of irresponsible pet owners. Thank you for loving this bird and showing humans that even a bird with hardly any feathers is deserving of love, safety and care. 💗🌈🌻

[@21550spurs]

God bless you for taking care of this beautiful creature

[@bird4birdhotmail]

The tragedy of Aussie birds is they are hunted and killed because they are called pests by farmers.

[@choatus]

@@bird4birdhotmail This is not the norm by any means, but I'm sure it does happen from time to time.

[@susannabonke8552]

Of course it is! WHO would ever question it?

[@theslimiestfiberlog647]

Its sad to see a bird who plucks, it tells you a little bit of what they’ve been through, I hope she recovers, she has a golden personality

[@Joshua-dc1bs]

It's just like us humans who self-harm in response to a traumatic past. Really sad.

[@user-bj5vm7pj6q]

*golden birdality

[@bodyofhope]

@@Joshua-dc1bs trichatillamania for birdies 😞

[@andreafox9137]

Sadly they don't recover their fathers at that age once they start plucking that badly. She's really happy now and will have a really great rest of her life.

[@soggdamone1922]

How do they pluck from their back. Sounds suspicious

[@WeRNthisToGetHer]

She's so precious. She seems so tiny without her feathers, but her personality is humongous!

[@MZ-rv1bu]

yes!

[@unknownmoonchild9970]

Yes

[@yulia1339]

Even without feathers Griffi is very beautiful bird ❤️

[@FredFukkinBear]

Something told me right away she was a rescue bird. It's obvious she's now in a place she feels safe and loved.

[@DutliAnvilhand]

I have alopecia from a lot of traumatic experiences in my life and childhood, I know it’s definitely not the same but my heart goes out to this little dancing lady.

[@brianshissler3263]

Holy crap...I'm 37 and partly bald (started when I was 30) My childhood was pretty traumatic, just never put the 2 together.

[@gamwpanagia]

@@brianshissler3263 Same here middle school has ruined my life and now my scalp.

[@chrisdelagarza8048]

And how long ago was that. You get what you came for. A few likes and a heart from this lady. So question to you is how much fucking longer are you gonna let it affect you. All the shit you’re holding onto. It only affects you.

[@masonthechemistryfreak6894]

@@chrisdelagarza8048 Everybody's a therapist on the internet ig.

[@Ami-ut2us]

@@chrisdelagarza8048 You dont know anything about this person. They gave 1 anecdote & youre preaching at them like an obnoxious life coach.

[@l.faraday8767]

She doesn’t care what she looks like and neither do I. She’s adorable.

[@noname-yt7uf]

This could be a sign of the bird being ill. So you should care about what your animal looks like.

[@jerryroach7281]

She needs to dance to That rocking Robin even she's not a robin

[@Tranquility32]

Oh she’s totally adorable, yet feather’s help regulate their temperature, so all that bare birdie skin could be an issue depending on the climate indoors and out.

[@l.faraday8767]

@@Tranquility32 I think they live in Florida.

[@l.faraday8767]

@@noname-yt7uf This isn’t my bird. This is a traumatized bird who plucked out her feathers. They appear to be growing back in and she’s a happy bird now. So I’ll reiterate, the bird doesn’t care what she looks like and neither do I. She’s adorable.

[@jonfklein]

That's very sad that she was traumatized, and over-preens as a consequence. But I guess is shows that these birds actually have some intelligence, and emotions. I hope one day her psychological condition heals.

[@feebaker9323]

It doesn't matter what she looks like, she's happy and loved along with some banging dance moves, I reckon she's absolutely gorgeous, I love her ❤️

[@hawaiigirl8089]

People are not judging. Its natural to ask because its obvious she is skin not feathers

[@griffithedancingcockatoo]

There have been a lot of ugly things said. For instance we have been accused of plucking the feathers to make her dance....🙄

[@richasagar2903]

@@griffithedancingcockatoo god will give you tonnes of love my dear. Thank you for rescuing this beautiful bird. All the love to you.

[@judeb7752]

Fee Baker...you clearly don't know very much about these birds....what she looks like tells us a lot about her health and welfare..... she's BALD because of over plucking which indicates stress and sometimes abuse....I'm not saying these people are abusing her but if and that's a big if, they are forcing her to dance then need to stop.....if she's dancing because she wants to, then hopefully she will start to feel secure enough with these people that rescued her to stop plucking her feathers out.....

[@judeb7752]

@ragnhild thingstad .....I know and have known many birds that are quite happy living alone with their human family....If they are loved and treated as they should be they don't need another bird partner......well, this breed of bird that is...Lovebirds do have to be in pairs, but this is not a Lovebird, she is a Cockatoo....

[@kumasucki]

Griffi is an Australian Tanimbar Corella (aka Goffin's Cockatoo.) They're protected here (not allowed to keep them as pets), and they fly together in big flocks, all calling at the same time. It's deafening! I hope Griffi continues to thrive in your care ❤

[@lilyd1010]

Wow, that really sounds wonderful. Thanks for sharing.

[@decimusrex92]

As it should be. The pet market has decimated so many species of animals to satisfy the big money market of pets. Dont get me started on poaching of endangered animals for money. Human are truly clueless and cruel.

[@sannamagranna6552]

@Sandra Myers yes that is what I thought as I read this.

[@jwolff9153]

She looks like a baby bird wearing a stormtrooper helmet. I LOVE IT!!! She is amazing

[@MissHinds09]

Yea she does !

[@jonp3890]

I was just about to say this, lolol.

[@allthingsservethebeam4668]

I'm so happy she found her way to such loving, capable hands.

[@christinebuckingham8369]

👍💯💖🦜💖

[@sammyk707]

Yes amazing! ❤️❤️❤️

[@tootieramsey9766]

Warms my soul

[@gh0stcrz978]

Despite her terrible past,that bird just emanates joy and good energy, I wish I had a bird like Griffi.

[@tazmaniandiva7762]

If it wasnt for her appearance, one would never knows she been through a traumatic life. She is the happiest little bird and it shows, not a care in the world. Griffi is my virtual support pet. Just a little of her sweetness goes a very long way. Thanks for sharing her with the world.

[@disappearintothesea]

I don’t even wanna imagine the trauma griffi went through to pluck herself like this. People who abuse animals have a special place in hell.

[@Rasbiff]

They don't even have to go through "much" abuse to do this. They are extremely sensitive animals and can react like this from simply not getting enough attention. Attention and interaction and stimulation are extremely important for these animals, it's not just enough to feed them and keep them safe, and a lot of people don't realize this (as is obvious from birds with plucking damage such as Griffi)

[@peaceofcandy7589]

@@Rasbiff agreed...my sister's kitty started licking and grooming till her fur was gone after she was left home alone for a few days...our pets need us. Trauma is not always a big violent act.

[@horsewhisperer20394]

She is supposed to be a wild bird. She is native to Australia and it is illegal to own her as she is a protected species. So somebody smuggled her to America for illegal sale. She should be returned to Australia to be cared for by local wildlife experts. They can introduce her to her own kind and feed her using local produce that she would normally eat in the wild.

[@ohwilbur1]

@@horsewhisperer20394 I think this species of corella is endemic to parts of Indonesia, not Australia

[@NJ-kk7jt]

The damage is already done. She’s 15-22 years old but she seems to enjoy humans. Its possible that putting her back in the wild at this point would be further trauma. She has a family and they bandage her regularly most likely. She’s so fragile. ❤️. The damage is already done. God bless you people for being a new family.

[@taraanderson1275]

She's went through hell and still dancing and loving life. May we all learn to be like this little bird.

[@minecraftmike934]

@Honey Thunder Just stop he is right. You are digging yourself a bigger grave.

[@griffithedancingcockatoo]

Griffi actually will yell until we put it on. We typically will play reggae or some other mellow music during the day.

[@teres3993]

She's beautiful...even though she might have had it rough at some point, she now chooses to dance and that's a testament to the love she's receiving! Dance Griffi, dance!♥️

[@suzy_the_cockatoo]

Suzy had plucked herself bald before we rescued her and she's almost completely grown in. Fresh coconut really helped her anxiety. So glad our vet suggested it.

[@deborahchristmas8752]

I never had a parrot, but I had chickens that sometimes got plucked by their sisters. I had one that had her whole back plucked clean bald. I took about a tablespoon of coconut oil and added about 5 drops of tea tree oil. I smeared that simple ointment over the bald spot and within a week all her feathers had started to grow back in. I think the tea tree smells and tastes funny so it repels the offending plucker as well as the two oils are very nourishing and restorative to the skin. I pray you will try it on Griffy. She looked like she was shivering, poor thing.

[@kha0s616]

@@deborahchristmas8752 I've been using tea tree oil for decades but damn it burns as hell 😂

[@deborahchristmas8752]

@@kha0s616 yeah, that's why I mix it with the coconut oil and just a few drops of the tea tree. It's really potent stuff!

[@kimberlyzudonyi2720]

Poor baby!! Such a sweetie! Keep healing. Luv the dancing

[@senatorjosephmccarthy2720]

May the Almighty Creator bless you and Griffy all the more for your great love and kindness.

[@siryizzur]

So glad she has a forever home with such nice people. Bless Griffi and her parents.

[@laurelsilberman5705]

There’s a special place in my heart for people who adopt birds who pluck their own feathers. They’re such sensitive and smart creatures; not everyone can provide the type of environment and stimulation these guys need, so to those who can and do, I say, you are wonderful for what you do. ☺️

[@IlainME_sewcraftyme]

I have rescued birds & want to thank you for what you are doing for this gorgeous bird. All the birds I've rescued (13) only one is still alive and he has severe PTSD. The other birds are waiting for me at the Rainbow Bridge. The veterinarian recommended I give him green tea with CBD in it & it has helped him a lot not to have nightmares, screaming fits, and to stop plucking. I know it is not for every birdie but it might help.

[@staceykersting705]

OMG! I'm sending peace LOVE and light to u and your poor sweet little bird...

[@JesusChild]

I didn't know they are so traumatised 😲🥺🥺🙏God be with them to give them the best life now 🙌

[@DarkIzo]

this hurts the soul keep going !

[@ozymandiaspbs]

It goes to show that humans are not the only species who suffer from trauma & PTSD. It is nice to see she is in a stress-free environment where she is loved & can dance to her heart’s content!!

[@roarred]

Do you eat meat?

[@ozymandiaspbs]

@@roarred - Not much. I eat mostly fruits & veggies, as well as fish. You?

[@frankienorthtroptriton4771]

@@roarred what’s that have to do with anything? Why are you trying to pull a “gotcha” to someone that’s not even being argumentative?

[@danelmore6553]

@@roarred I struggle to think of a less relevant question one could pose. What are you doing?

[@BeeHatGuy]

@@frankienorthtroptriton4771 good way of calling em out. Gatekeeping a love of animals just because you don't eat meat isn't cool, and besides, gatekeeping just places walls where we need windows

[@timbobryan]

I just said this on an older post... "This little bird makes me smile every day!" Why people are so mean is beyond me. God bless y'all for giving her a happy home!!!! ♥️

[@sallystinebaugh8893]

Unfortunately the same type of people that abuse animals are the same type who abuse their own children.. sad !

[@bluetwinkiesaregood]

I’m relieved this bird got rescued and went to a good home. ❤️❤️❤️

[@gailhowes9398]

This poor little angel should not have had to go through abuse from the previous owners. Thank GOD you were there to give her the love and attention she needs and maybe that is why she dances for joy!

[@dittohead7044]

Why do people have pets if they’re going to be so cruel?

[@metaphysicalmidwife]

@@dittohead7044 Sociopaths! What happened to her? ☹️ Is the any other info?

[@fezcrystal9]

​@dittohead7044 Ploverbrains who didn't know a too takes lots of maintenance and just wanted one as a trophy

[@griffithedancingcockatoo]

Lots of people who unfortunately who buy parrots for an ornament

[@robertgoldthorpe1652]

So from the trauma of a bad beginning when she plucked from being unhappy, this has become a habit she can't stop. At least she now has a good home for the rest of her life, up to about 40 50 years I guess for a Cockatoo life span. Well done guy's 💚

[@trudywolfe2795]

I love her. If she can dance after having a hard life then she's a beautiful angel. I hope you decide to keep her after fostering her because she seems to love you. Thank you for all you do. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@anndriggers6660]

Shes a little jewel. Anyone who could abuse or neglect a little animal like this has to have the blackest soul in the universe

[@SuperChoronzon]

Aye that Ann, boil them in oil I say.

[@rebeccaconlon9743]

Not really the blackest soul, see what we do to eachother, and thats knowing we're sentient, feeling beings...

[@mmc1086]

I take it you’re vegan then? Because if not you’re doing this and worse to animals at every meal and with every non-cruelty free product you buy.

[@Jeff-ql3tg]

Souls aren’t really “black”, but they can be empty. Black is really a nice color.

[@UnityAgainstJewishEvil]

@@mmc1086 Stop acting like a dime store intellectual and go outside.

[@celinne700]

She's a warrior and so much courage and goodwill. We need her inspiration in today's world. Much love and respect to this beautiful princess.

[@metaworldpees]

So happy this channel is blowing up. Im not a huge bird person but my God this bird has stolen my heart... thank you for doing what you do for her.

[@jennyjay7816]

I’m glad you are not a Huge Bird Person... that sounds terrifying ... well I thought it was funny 😂☮️💜

[@metaworldpees]

@@jennyjay7816 lol! Thanks for the laugh!

[@nak8490]

I was virtually giving Griffi little head pats through my cellphone screen during her close ups. God bless you all for taking care of her.

[@GretelandRoo]

Awwww...what a nice thing to say ☺️😊😘

[@user-pt1qx3gj9h]

She's beautiful just the way she is!!

[@minebiene7934]

...maybe she needs a bird partner..?..she is so cute and beautiful,...but sometimes alone?

[@cayseydouglas6603]

Hi Griffi! I, too, had a traumatic life, and my body isn't ideally aesthically pleasing to today's standards of beauty either. But you do bring me hope! I just want to accept myself as I am so maybe others may see my inner beauty as well. Thank you 🥰

[@ddd1dorin396]

I wish you all the best from România! 🌹

[@AbcDef-cp9dx]

when I read this, I see your inner beauty shining out of every single word. Best wishes from Thailand.

[@sixthsenseamelia4695]

❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

[@watermelonwishes4193]

You're still perfect. And you are loved. 🤗💙✝️🙏

[@cayseydouglas6603]

Thank you guys! You're all amazing 🥰🥰

[@TristanNKaden]

"What do you wana do with your life?" " I wana dance "

[@truthseeker3097]

💕🙌

[@DM-ky8sn]

Yessss!!!!

[@sk8ercaligirl]

@ Tino Na best comment eva! 💖🙏🏻

[@truthseeker3097]

@@sk8ercaligirl 🙌

[@kaycamille1544]

If that bird could tell you she would not be saying she wants to dance for your amusement love!!!!!!!

[@kimmieskitchenandmore]

Poor baby. She’s happy now because she knows she’s loved and safe ❤️

[@angiegross72]

I've fell in love with this bird and her moves! Absolutely precious!! 💚💚💚👁👃👁

[@candykay2585]

Poor little angel! I thought she was a baby. No living creature deserves to be so neglected . I'm sorry I didn't make myself clearer. THAT COMMENT WAS DIIRECTED AT WHOMEVER OWNED THIS ADORABLE BIRD PRIOR TO NOW (WHEN SHE FEELS LIKE DANCING). SOMEONE, BEFORE HER CURRENT HUMAN PARENTS, NEGLECTED THE LITTLE DANCER. RIGHT? WHOMEVER NEGLECTED HER SHOULD BE TREATED THE SAME WAY THEY TREATED A HELPLESS LITTLE BIRD!

[@okpunky]

They saved her. She is very happy trust me. Trust her owners. She is not being abused in any way. She just loves music and she loves to dance. No one is forcing her to do anything. Can’t you just chill and sit back and enjoy her dancing moves like the rest of us are doing PLEASE !!

[@elizabethbarringer5627]

What a little show girl. Her dance moves and personality prove she's happy and hopefully recovering from the ill treatment in her past. Go Griffi....🎵the stage is yours.🎶

[@indyferncja6784]

@@okpunky I think Candy Kay was just talking about abusive home that she was rescued from, not about her current place that she is in and obviously loved

[@pamelakomlofske8252]

They do make litttle sweaters for birds,seen them on chickens so cute

[@barefoot6745]

I don't think the previous owner intentionally neglected her. Perhaps they were busy with work and birds kill themselves if they aren't happy. That's the way they are. It's sad to see but we don't know the whole story.

[@superyachtchef]

Thank you for rescuing her, give her a home and bring us her banging dance moves - 🏅🏅🏅

[@abinormal1410]

She's a happy soul. It's sad she was abused. She has a good life now. ❤️

[@laella]

2:18 Please, that was the cutest thing I’ve seen all day

[@Just-Nikki]

She does that in the Micheal Jackson dancing video and it goes perfectly with the music ❤️

[@Angel-rq3pi]

Bird be like, "aight, ima break it down for ya"

[@krystynaoldakovska2233]

❤️

[@bluubird7077]

She seems oblivious and happy in her skin as if to say, "Yeah, I went through a tough time. Yeah, there's residual, but I'm dance ANY WAY!!!" Though a birdie, Griffi = inspirational. ❤️ THANKS FOR SHARING!!!❤️

[@gailmckay5551]

Hopefully the longer she's actually happy she will stop all the plucking and picking. She's adorable. Could tell right away she's a rescue a bird. One that happy probably never would have started plucking.

[@robertmurphy3014]

I had a rescued African Grey. She had no feathers except her head. I could only get her to a certain level of feather growth. Once that behavior is ingrained it never fully goes away. You just have ebbs and flows.

[@griffithedancingcockatoo]

BINGO ROBERT!

[@lilstarfishdude]

@@griffithedancingcockatoo I hope Griffi can someday get a male Cockatoo friend that she can fall in love with and heal. I've heard that Cockatoos and other various parrot species have a tendency to let their feathers grow back to normal when in love.

[@ob7773]

They do this to themselves?! Why would a bird pluck out its own feathers

[@Boxofcare666]

@@ob7773 trauma

[@jjhyde5179]

I love how Griffi just sticks her wings out like no body’s business....and she proud to be wild!

[@WendyDahling3]

Thank you. I just found her and asked this very question. I can’t comprehend how anyone could be cruel to this little sweetie. She is wonderful and seems so happy!

[@cdevidal]

I used to chew my nails from nervousness, I get it. Hoping that the good treatment lets her relax and stop the plucking. Keep playing the music. It helps.

[@lindarickman1876]

Yea I’m sure the dancing helps her stress it’s so good to see her 😃 makes me smile and her moves a grrreat!

[@musicgirl8152]

Such a sweet little bird to be so traumatized. Thank God for rescuing her!! 💜💕

[@donpendergrass1035]

I feel so sorry looking at this bird I hope that they are really doing what needs to be done for the bird

[@dougspidermanhappy]

Why did god leave her alone with the people who abused her

[@harryevans5311]

Mom, Dad, thank you for taking care of Griffi and making her happy. And, thank you for sharing her with us !!!

[@Plectrudefy]

It's so incredibly sad too see what pet birds have to go through. Naked cockatoos has almost become a normal thing now... Thank you for caring for this beautiful girl, her voice is the cutest 🧡 please never let her be sad or stressed again.

[@abow1695]

Lack of attention or being around smoke not, losing her caretaker being yelled at there are many reasons for her to start plucking. I hope she finds her happy place.

[@karenstubbs94]

Feather picking is difficult to diagnose, whether allergy or other but this bird has people who are angels and give her the best of care. Whatever the cause it does not slow this wonderful bird down. Keep dancing love.

[@fjp9]

isn’t feather picking just feather picking? i know there are underlying reasons for why they pick their feathers which finding out those reasons can be difficult, but feather picking is pretty much just they pick their feathers, right?

[@Aurora9990]

@@fjp9 If it did this in the wild, it would die. Not be able to regulate body temperature or fly. This is not normal for a bird to do this. I have seen it here on KZbin with other rescue birds.

[@fjp9]

@@Aurora9990 sigh. i know that, and you’re missing my point. my point is that it isn’t that difficult to diagnose feather picking since feather picking is feather picking, and in most cases the feather picking is quite evident. now finding the reasons for feather picking could be more difficult as it can be due to mental or emotional issues/trauma and/or physical health concerns.

[@mog-gyveroneill2500]

An absolute star...my heart is breaking that she went through such trauma..

[@edwardsalg5621]

She is amazing... It breaks my heart to hear she has had a rough life... She brings so much joy to so many people... God bless you for taking her in. Thank you for always sharing these wonderful videos. She brings some good into this world which we all need.

[@rocker-barrel4786]

I agree 😊

[@normamcmanus1139]

She’s a beauty. You can see in her eyes the pain she has endured; but, she lives on to dance another day. Griffi brings a lot of happiness to those that have found her Channel. God bless you for taking her in and loving her just as she is.

[@CrystalsTrips1]

I love how happy she is despite her trauma.

[@heartandsoulalchemy]

She is SO cute! Love how she bounces to the music! She's a real sweetie! I'm so grateful she has a home where her human parents understand her! 💗💖

[@AGDinCA]

Now that she is in a loving home (you guy are rad for that!), will she be able to grow her feathers back?

[@Daughterzion7777]

Such a beautiful and intelligent bird. We could all learn from her humbleness and her precious happy additude.

[@Nenezilla]

I'm an animal lover, and this was heart-breaking to see, I feel so much pain for her. I'm so glad she now has a loving home, and hopefully with time she will decrease her feather-plucking. Thank you for sharing!

[@chrismullaney9042]

I feel a twinge of sorrow for what he must have gone through, but then when I see him dancing, all sadness disappears. It's easy to wallow in yesterday's disappointments. We can all learn from griff and dance yesterday's troubles away!!!

[@madelineschaffer1499]

Aww, beautiful little one. I'm grateful that she is in a safe and happy environment with people who really care about her. Thank you for being there for that adorable little bird 🐦

[@litl_kim]

I’m so glad you made this video. Cause Griffi’s OG subs were out in force defending her to people who can’t take 30 seconds to read and educate themselves about Griffi and birds like her.

[@1981pjt]

I was thinking Griffi was a baby

[@litl_kim]

@@1981pjt I originally did, too ☺️ I kinda think that’s what makes her even more special. I mean, if she had all her feathers and danced, it’d be adorable. But the fact, for me anyway, that she looks like a little baby jamming to songs you’d never expect is perfect ❤️

[@litl_kim]

@Wreck and Carey you’ve just proven my point 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@jenniferw5095]

It could have happened for a number of reasons so that is why people asked and didn't assume, just like you are assuming we don't know or haven't cared to try to find out why in some form or fashion. Just calm down. We all enjoy this precious baby girl and care about her. Her new owners are obviously loving her.

[@jameskelvin6720]

@@litl_kim but the point is, is that some people are trying to educate themselves, based on the visual. This video gives little important info, in the description section or verbally in the actual video. All many people see is a bird with no feathers, who is bleeding slightly. The visual looks scary. I think what WreckandCarey, as well as myself, are trying to say is...try not to be so hard on people who are concerned for her, since most are going on the little info that this video provides. Rifling through other videos to gather more knowledge would take more than 30 seconds.

[@opethmike]

Thank you for doing what you do. Plucked parrots have a super special place in my heart; all seven of my birds are rescues, and three of them are heavy pluckers/mutilators.

[@tooblessedtobestressed8131]

All that matters is Griffi is HAPPY NOW. I just discovered this gem . I thank you for sharing Griffi with all his fans. God BLESS

[@lionheartmerrill1069]

GOD BLESS YOU, & what a tremendous channel name. Yeah, we are too blessed to be stressed, ALL GLORY TO HIM.

[@marilynsmith3260]

Is she on any meds to help with anxiety??? She is so adorable when she puts out her wings I just love it..

[@watcherwlc53]

I wonder if meds would work with birds? Or be safe for them? 🤔

[@maryfrancesbeckerhaggerty5353]

@@watcherwlc53 I am curious also🤔🤔

[@sharonc6602]

Please don't have an animal if you don't want to love and nurture it. Thank you for rescuing this sweet baby. I have two rescue dogs myself that own my house...I just work to pay the mortgage and buy dog food. :)

[@idi0tdetectioninprogress]

God bless you and your animals. They are worth it.

[@nenew1330]

Everytime she lifts her wing I feel like she's saying: "Ayyyyeee 💃💃 that beat!!"

[@thisolddog2259]

She's wonderful and so are you folks! Your kindness has been rewarded with the world's greatest dancer!

[@samaahammam3126]

Seeing the thousands of cockatoos that flew into a town in Australia was amazing, seeing so many free and happy among their own kind

[@inessacheshire2766]

What a horrible people who could treat poor bird so badly. Thank you very much for helping it.❤

[@caveman3021]

I dont know what happened to this bird before, but she sure seems like a happy bird now! It amazes me how on beat she is with her dancing, no matter what music is playing. Thanks for sharing her with us, Cheers from Canada : )

[@MrDallaskincaid]

Thank GOD for people like you willing to take a bird like this into your home. So sweet, and so loving. You're my hero!

[@gwena3830]

I just found you, Griffi, and you are adorable ❤️! It breaks my heart that you had so many years of misery before you got help 😭. Thankfully you are very loved and well taken care now. Dance, little bird, the rest of your days, with peace and happiness in your heart ❤️!

[@solcuartasrivera7145]

I have some kind of a phobia related to birds, but this little beauty caught my heart. I am scared of birds, but i can't stand seem them suffering. It breaks my heart anytime I hear about a traumatized animal. We humans can be real monsters.

[@nicolenewsome4863]

True. She's a real jewel though.

[@victorhawkins3461]

She is absolutely adorable! Thank you for taking her in and giving her a happy life after suffering so much trauma that she would over preen. Thank you, too, for letting us join in Griffi's fun!

[@Davinci3211]

Thank you for telling us Griffi’s story - she is certainly making up for lost time and living her life to the full thanks to you two lovely people - she’s adorable

[@monkeyshinemmie]

She certainly does seem happy these days. Thank you for providing a loving home to this little sweetheart!

[@lisadavis3658]

I pray she's in a loving and caring home for the rest of her life. Poor poor baby. She's so so sweet.

[@noodles169]

She's beautiful, and I'm so happy she has finally found a loving family to take care of her ♥️🐦♥️

[@annetteblandino3484]

Had a friend who’s bird had the same issue due to stress. They made a sock to put over their bird and it’s feathers grew back ...

[@AnnaLVajda]

Yeah I was just trying to think of what they could do. I had a dog that got hot spots on his skin in the spring due to allergies hives or something and I had to put one of those plastic cones on his head when I went to work or he would gnaw at himself and I would have to get the spot shaved and give him antibiotics if it got bad and other than that he was pretty happy and healthy.

[@leadgindairy3709]

Marlene Mc'Cohen also does this with her cockatoo Jersey

[@gregshock]

@@AnnaLVajda: Sorry to hear about your dog. It might be mostly nutritional deficiencies. Try as high a quality of dog food as you can afford and add dynovite or a freeze dried beef organ mix to the food. It did wonders for our boy, Trace, who had the same problems. He’s been good for years now, since we changed his diet.

[@fatdad64able]

@@AnnaLVajda try rinsing the hotspot with baking soda (we call it Natron) . (not baking powder though.

[@everlasting9292]

She's so cute. I love how unapologetic she is about being herself!! She dances her little heart out, she's happy and healthy and where she needs to be now, and that's what's important!!

[@mezmerized4lifejay654]

She's perfectly imperfect 🥰

[@niecyallison1706]

She's a back up hip-hop dancer. I love her moves. She give me joy to start my day off right. Thank you so much, your love has giving her dancing feet. 😊😘🥰🧡

[@MT-il5tk]

Awe poor baby! She probably does that because of everything she’s been through! God bless for rescuing and taking care of her and giving her a better life!

[@ritakirk8931]

She is a special little girl. Love those dance moves.

[@CODEMENTAL]

It really warms my heart this little bird. When I saw him dance the first time my jaw dropped to the floor. Thanks for sharing this wonderful creature.

[@lynnevecchitto7584]

Bless you for rescuing her and all the other parrots..she is a beauty and an inspiration!💜

[@sabrinastevens4533]

This bird has wayyyy more rhythm than a lot of people 😂😂😂😂❤️

[@itistheway1911]

Me!🤣

[@jameswtlocs]

Righttt

[@SoneBlink]

Following you now that i know she's a rescue. She's adorable, my heart break thinking about her past pain, but i'm happy she's loved and happy now!

[@Greeneyez262]

We just found your channel and have fallen in love with Griffi... Keep on dancin princess!! God bless you !!! 💜💕💜

[@YoungHonaTv]

It's amazing that this bird can remember all these songs and sing and dance with more flava then most people 😲

[@theshockinglyeloquentdog9945]

that's not out of the ordinary at all, birds are incredibly intelligent

[@johndough23]

Its amazing the dummies fail to see this in all creatures...too busy thinking WE are the smart ones. There are migratory birds (Veeries) which travel over oceans to return to the exact same tree they left 9 months earlier. Creatures who predict Hurricanes months before and are fair more accurate than humans with their eyes in the heavens can. The dummies in all this are WE.

[@lvega5606]

@@johndough23 I agree with you. Animals are wonderful. Humans just need to become extinct, IMO, so the animals and nature get their planet back.

[@aaronbradley8701]

Amazing little bird that not only sings songs but does her own choreography. Thanks for sharing her story

[@karenp7601]

Griffi is very lucky to have such a sweet owner that loves her just the way she is. I absolutely love her and enjoy her videos

[@seanstepherson6138]

She is just adorable. I love how she has different dances for every song.

[@deirdre9746]

Most of all she likes everybody to acknowledge what a beautiful bird she is. And then the rest will fall into place... She needs lots of reassuring messages.

[@tewaewae]

I don't think she can read. Send it to her in a song

[@ES11777]

Very true Deirdre

[@josephstocks7495]

Such a great channel. I'm so glad that I came across Griffi!!! She's so blessed to have you in her life, thank you for rescuing one of Gods beautiful creatures.

[@valeriedavies4854]

Your birds beautiful 😻 and she made me smile with her amazing dancing. I am so pleased that she has an owner like you. We need more people in the world like you. You can tell how happy she is and that you really love her. With kindest regards from Bonnie Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 xxx 😘