Birthday Cake and Shrimp for Talking Parrot

We cooked some shrimp and made bird cupcakes for Apollo's fourth hatchday, and unlike last year, this time he wasn't scared.
Apollo is our 4 year-old African Grey parrot we've had since December 2020.
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[@dees2868]

Apollo knows the truth. Shrimp is bugs.

[@Terra101]

Tza BUG!

[@WhistleblowingGoodWitch]

A Sea Bug Tori, WHYY?! 😂❤

[@jeanwandrag3527]

Oh man this one is deep.

[@knightogourd]

Incorrect. Bugs is shrimp

[@nocturnalrecluse1216]

It's a bug. 🦜

[@piratekit3941]

The awkward silence of all the birds looking at the cakes you spend so long cooking feels a lot like having unimpressed toddlers.

[@ejstrawberry9659]

😂🤣

[@Gloriagal78]

Loved that!😂

[@Gloriagal78]

And when Dalton‘s hand slammed down on the middle cake, they didn’t even flinch😅

[@irenafarm]

Every single birthday experience with my younger kid.

[@Scarletdex8299]

​​@@Gloriagal78 they did turn their heads in synch though 6:42

[@blaisegirl420]

"Tori?" "Yes Apollo?" "Shrock?"

[@AAAAUTISTIC]

For anyone wondering, the time stamp for this momment is 4:50

[@JS-bf9dw]

@@AAAAUTISTIC thanks!

[@fortniteandminecraftpro5516]

@@AAAAUTISTICmoment**

[@ember9361]

Apollo knows Shrimps is Bugs!!!!

[@sonia625]

well, it probably tastes like bugs so that’s why he said it’s a bug

[@CommanderWiggins]

Shrimps is Bugs!

[@cattwalker]

@@sonia625 shrimp are water bugs🤗

[@itscorn3124]

I feel like I have watched too much Apollo that KZbin starts suggesting this at the top

[@HarperBunch]

You too?

[@raraavis7782]

Lol, same.

[@INUIT1234]

😍😍😍

[@user-duo1234]

Same

[@michaelweinstock7952]

No such thing.

[@bastetowl3258]

it’s interesting how ophelia and soleil are indifferent to the camera but apollo is obsessed with it lol. i wonder why. also can the girls say “peekaboo” now? yay

[@themosaicshow]

1:37 literally the most adorable thing ever 😭

[@ApologeticPyro]

he knows.

[@themosaicshow]

@@ApologeticPyro what

[@ApologeticPyro]

@@themosaicshow he knows the camera is how the pistach is provided

[@Mkaythen]

“Happy Birthday Apollo” 🍰🦜 Apollo: “Paper!” ✨excited landing on camera noises✨ 6:52 Wait! Why was this so funny to me!

[@vannillaAJofficial204]

birdday😊🦜

[@rorytarics]

can't believe i share a birthday with this legend

[@AmandaPaige71]

Happy birdday to you too!!🎉🎉🎉

[@toniadb]

Happy hatch day!

[@juneknapp8774]

Happy birthday to both of you

[@benmbwele]

Want a pistach?

[@WhistleblowingGoodWitch]

Happy Hatch Day!! 🎂 🥳 🎉 Throw Bottle!!

[@Shevlander]

I like how bird(s) has become his new favorite word after four

[@Shevlander]

Also, you need to start putting some of those anti-pigeon strips on top of the camera lol.

[@johannageisel5390]

@@Shevlander He'd probably break them off. ^ ^

[@aceyyyyyy]

Hes so smart now, hes getting questions answered correctly and quickly much more than in older videos.

[@lauraallen55]

6:34 - 6:42 are the three most unimpressed faces I think I've ever seen. The fact they held it for that long just made it so much better. Apollo starting to scratch was the cherry on top lol!

[@niccvier]

Ikr? Comedy gold

[@lauraallen55]

@@niccvier I was dying laughing. They worked so hard making their little cakes, and the birds were like 'that's it?' :D

[@JagoShogun]

the fact "touch purple" and "shrock" are secret cake recipes has busted my side open.

[@WhistleblowingGoodWitch]

Yeeesss!! ❤😂

[@TheAsharedhett]

3:50 the way he so cautiously approaches it. "Is it going to blow up if I *touch!*?"

[@Gloriagal78]

I’m very impressed that when you were pouring water from across the kitchen, he noticed and said “Pour water.” He’s very smart and aware! I also noticed that you use the organic Vital eggs! They’re the best!🐓

[@JohnCena8351]

6:36 That's a beautiful shot. If it were a painting, I would call it: "Of birds and cakes"

[@Duny4-ni6gu]

✨Birds of a cake✨

[@basspig]

Apollo never ceases to leave me stunned by his sheer level of ability to interact with people using language.

[@Mayayapayapa]

Fun fact his species of parrot is considered the smartest out there!

[@basspig]

@@Mayayapayapa Which is why I chose a Congo African Grey for my bird as well. Though mine's not nearly as smart.

[@Mayayapayapa]

@@basspig lol that can be because of their personality or gender too! Female birds in general are quieter, only picking up at max 4 letter words. Age influences that too, but overall your parrot probably understands a lot of what you say

[@basspig]

@@Mayayapayapa dang, I should have held out for a male parrot. Originally the parrot place was going to give me a male, but the two birds they had one was female and another couple had claimed the male first. Oh well.

[@Mayayapayapa]

@@basspig sometimes it's hard to see the bird's sex without a blood exam, they probably guessed it or confused your parrot with another one. If your parrot is not older than 5 years i think you can still teach them though, just with a lot of persistence

[@bookworm_of_heaven]

7:24: "happy birthday to the GROUND!!!!"

[@gomeziguana6223]

Lol!!! Apollo threw it on the ground!! He's "the boss!"

[@alexandrosavraamides7872]

He's an adult!

[@SS-yc5km]

I LOVE THIS REFERENCE

[@NorwegianKnifeDude]

"Wanna earn a pisnack" might be my new favorite

[@monicaclark9581]

He created a new word.

[@lauraallen55]

Greys do that all the time, can confirm! @@monicaclark9581

[@WhistleblowingGoodWitch]

He said that?! Wow Apollo.❤

[@lauraallen55]

Greys combine words to make new ones all the time lol!@@WhistleblowingGoodWitch

[@WhistleblowingGoodWitch]

@@lauraallen55 I noticed that with Coz and Giz! ❤️

[@robertsilas807]

I think the trick is a hidden camera to watch the main camera so Apollo can still be on camera while he's on camera.

[@WhistleblowingGoodWitch]

Yes! ❤😂

[@gshnoozer2]

"Alright Apollo", hyping himself up to land on the camera. Lovely. Happy birthday, Apollo!

[@TheBirdGuy10]

Happy hatch day Apollo!

[@cinnasauria]

Insects evolved from crustaceans so Apollo really knows what's up! Shrimp IS bug. Happy birdday to the bird!

[@adriannaalpern5164]

I love how he says “ball!” at 0:57

[@JuliaGulia310]

He sounds so happy. 😊

[@Gloriagal78]

Just like when he says “metal”😊

[@sempersolus5511]

Happy FOURth birthday to Apollo! He's still afraid of pinecones, but nice job treating his fear of certain kinds of cake.

[@river7048]

i think the next step should teach apollo yes and no, and then integrate questions like "is it a rock" this could teach his rudimentary grammar in language, and can solidify word associations with objects

[@samueltycksen1800]

Thats a good idea

[@Retroredhead85]

Yeah, that’s a great next step

[@itsgrace717]

He sounded so excited to answer "BALL" what a sweet little boy 😭

[@TannerPhoenix-te6nq]

Who needs Netflix or hollywood. This is quality Television. ❤

[@pacadile2025]

🙏

[@janebeckman3431]

Love how he narrates "drop" as he drops cake over the edge! Happy 4th year to the birthday bird!

[@punkst3r]

Holy shit, was not expect a "these shrimp fresh?" THEY JUST ARRIVE

[@frostfoxen]

Lesson learned: several smaller cakes are less scary than single big cakes are.

[@oh_k8]

He looks excited for his birthday. Happy birthday little man!🎉

[@tristanjames3003]

He has become so smart now.. i for one welcome Apollo and frens as our new overlords 🤣

[@TheTwistedTraceur]

he is incredibly intelligent omg, its so insane to think how far he has come. he can say a word in asking if he gets it wrong that is so cool

[@JDubzDrumz]

Me thinks Apollo like Pistachios, I could be wrong...

[@Dunkskins]

His pour water was on point, hes so fast at answering everything now !

[@DravenGal]

Apollo makes a great star, but his passion is obviously in directing and producing behind the camera.💙

[@brianthiebold]

2:08 "earn a pisnack?"

[@Smokeybluetheraccoon]

It's a miracle you can get anything done with those adorable mischief makers

[@Carahan]

Bird is the word.

[@Xoe3612]

He keeps jumping on us! It jump scares me every time 😂

[@asha_vere]

That ding on the glass was 🤌🏻 supurrrrb

[@noej1003]

The way Tori picked up Ophelia. 😁

[@AmandaDoll-hi4dr]

I like your birds a lot. Happy birthday, Apollo

[@jbirdyhome-4050]

What a smart, adorable little grey person and his caique buddies!!!

[@kat_k]

omg happy birthday Apollo, you're the best DANG BIRD on the internet

[@lois.mepstein5830]

Happy belated birthday Apollo. You deserve a lot of treats. You are so sweet and clever. I love you and your sisters.

[@chibiyumakuga]

happy belated birdday apollo !! got quite a few laughs out of this one

[@jackkeithley4934]

What a throwback, with that "Will it blend" reference!

[@luciferfaust]

His obsession with "four" continues to crack me up. He is so smart and can definitely learn the ofher numbers but i guess this is his favorite. My Jack also almost exclusively says "four". If we are lucky he will grace us with a single "two"!

[@marissabulso6439]

African Greys eat shrimp?? Whaaaaat Learn something new every day. Happy belated birthday, Apollo! 🥳

[@the_nikster1]

Happy Birbday Apollo!🎉 I can't believe he's 4 already! may your days be filled with as much pistach as you desire, lil buddy! 🎂🦜❤

[@Montythecockatiel]

Happy birthday, Apollo. You are amazing ❤

[@jasond.b-w]

Why are your thumbnails always so *cute* though? ❤️ It really feels like the last cake video was just a couple months ago. Happy birdday, Apollo!

[@Sworddeath727]

I love the "YAY!" Children sound clip its joyous every time It gets used to celebrate. Also... HAPPY BIRTHDAY APOLLO!

[@gagi121]

0:28 They just arrive! Straight from the best aqua-farm in Night City!

[@timmybromeisl3211]

Aqua-farm?

[@pixeltrip2893]

Where do you think, from Pacifica?

[@LocalSlasher]

That trash from the sea no good - make you sick. Felt the need to finish it

[@calyx8808]

Happy Bird-day Apollo! I love how he shrinks away from the hat, so cute.

[@mrico523]

"It's a bug" 😂 Can't argue with that 😂 🤢

[@HuLuEneyashenefale78]

🦜🦜🦆🦆🦢🐦🐦🦅🦉🥮🍤🍤Happy Birthday Apollo!

[@CorwinFound]

He's commenting on his environment without prompting! That's amazing! I've seen vids of him chattering on his own and it always seemed more about the sounds than the meaning. And of course he answers all sorts of questions. But this is the first time I've seen Apollo unprompted make comments. "Pour water", "Bug" (for the shrimp) and "Drop" when he dropped the shrimp. I've been wondering if that would happen and really delightful to see it myself.

[@cynthiatolman326]

Happy birthday Apollo I'm so glad you're living in a house full of love🎉❤❤❤

[@Olaghuhfad]

Good to see them eat the cakes instead of acting like it's something scary

[@Archbishopofcheeseburger]

Something about their lack of facial expressions makes them even funnier.

[@citruslimonia]

Happy Birthday Apollo! ❤ I love how the girls are always the first ones to be willing to try the new stuff and the footage at the end was so funny 😄

[@annehemmer5153]

Happy Birthday Apollo. They forgot to sing!!!! I’ll sing for you, but you won’t hear it. They did their best Apollo. That was an expensive Bug! You liked it too.

[@theshagnetwork]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY big intelligent funny birb! 🎉😆😘💕 THANK YOU for all the entertainment and have a wonderful B-Day!! 😁🎂🎈🎁 May you have many more to come with lots of love, good health & happiness!! 🎁💖✨😁 Xx

[@claytongibbs6687]

Happy birthday 🎂 Apollo

[@kawaiiconcept7479]

happy bird-day apollo! to many more!

[@MrTeks79]

Apollo is so cute🩶 He deserves all the love for his b'day❣️ So attentive and fun at the same time.

[@Retroredhead85]

Happy Belated Birbday Apollo! 🥳 Glad to see you had so much fun and yummy food 😊 Can’t believe you’re 4 already! And you get smarter every day! I’m glad you have such a sweet loving family 😊 You’re a special little guy and I hope you have many more years with 4 in them! Lol God bless! ❤

[@kaik168]

8:16 Apollo staring directly into my soul....

[@thepamperedgoddess3279]

Happy birthday, baby!!!! 🥳

[@melissatarasiewicz3267]

Happy Birdday, Apollo. Magnificent cakes!! 🧁👏🏻 🎉

[@shannonfick7170]

“Shrimp. SHRIMP. You’re a shrimp” Ophelia (I think) “……😊….”

[@Reddiscodancer]

I could not live in that house 🤣 Happy Bird-Day Apollo, Thanks for all the laughs

[@nineblackgoats]

Omg we hatched on the same day! Happy hatch day, Apollo!

[@monicaclark9581]

Apollo is spot on today with the answers! I didn't know parrots liked eating cooked shrimp. I thought the shrimp was for Tory and Dalton. 🤗

[@lauraallen55]

My Grey likes shrimp quite a bit, but his favorite is salmon!

[@EliSlacker]

Happy birthday!

[@TheKatarinaGiselle]

I love when Apollo says "alright Apollo" because I believe he is reminding you that you agreed to giving him a pistach and to hurry it up! 😂

[@-gh7lq]

Happy Birthday Apollo!!!!🎉🎉🎉

[@theresamariethompson3121]

Happy hatchday Apollo!!!

[@bitter-bit]

His upset "oh" with the pinecone around 3:15 was so cute

[@alisa5582]

The cutest bird I’ve ever seen 😊

[@Izzzy587]

New Apollo video just dropped! *Deafening cheers and applause* 👏🎉 (Also Happy Birthday Apollo! ✨🎉✨)

[@gianlucanateri3773]

4:50 That cracked me up. It seemed like he was trying to do a "knock knock" joke, that is so funny

[@kyrroti9921]

6:51 I relate to Ophelia so much right here

[@pamelavizina1092]

Happy birthday 🥳 Apolo, super sweet smart bird!

[@mariarey7534]

Happy Birthday,precious Apollo!!🎂🎁♥️🦜

[@vickilittle2454]

I love Apollo and friends. ❤HAPPY BIRTHDAY APOLLO! Your mom and dad love you very much and you are so smart. 🎉. Thanks for all the great laughs.

[@buggybear2390]

I love how every second he just asks you if you *”WANNA EARN A PISTASH?”*

[@brianjohnston5113]

I like that Apollo kept flying onto the camera.

[@akafiend]

Even apollo knows shrimp is bugs 🥳Happy borth

[@kaik168]

Apollo wass very insistent on being a camera-mounted microphone today. A journalist in the making for sure!

[@pvpeet9374]

Happy birthday from Germany, you lovable chaotic little talker :)

[@kh7794]

Happy Hatch Day Apollo! Yep, went much better than last year, even the girls think so it appears.

[@claireeyles7560]

Happy Birthday, Apollo.

[@birbluv9595]

I just love the chaos. Happy fourth birthday, Apollo!

[@user-nh9pv5tg1g]

I love how much Apollo loves the camera lol

[@robinsydney140]

Loved the video! Thanks for sharing Apollo's birthday. Keep up the great work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@user-we6lo4bp1c]

Happy birthday Apollo🦜🦜🦜🦜🦜🦜🦜❤️‍🔥🌹

[@FACTROPOLIS_OFFICIAL]

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