Born in 1940, parrot finally gets a forever home

[@jamesthomas5109]

84 years old? Wow, congratulations little fella. 🦜

[@JJ-sg8wl]

Old fella**

[@jamesthomas5109]

@@JJ-sg8wl little old adorable fella

[@johnjeffreys6440]

He can see a little I think. 2:04

[@sezwo5774]

@@TheAstroflight Yes, unfortunately you are 100 percent right. Except for the smallest parrots they all live long lives. Most people buy a larger parrot at an age when their lives have become stable, in their late 20s, 30s to early 40s. That almost always ends in need of finding another owner.

[@Nicnic728]

@TheAstroflight Finally a sensible answer 🤗 But what I also think is absolutely impossible is that these parrots are kept INDIVIDUALLY in captivity. Parrots are flocking birds! 🦜🦜🦜🦜🦜🦜🦜🦜🦜 And elephants are herd animals 🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘 I sometimes wonder how stupid people are 🙈🙉🙊

[@JRotten]

Bless you for taking care of him in his golden years. Ps. I'd love to have been able to throw hands at the pathetic human that mistreated Koko.

[@kingti85]

He's already dead

[@slinkadoo6292]

@@kingti85 He is alive and well. There was a health update on "his" Instagram just yesterday

[@RoseBushThorns588]

​@@kingti85GOOD!

[@quaver1239]

You lovely fellow!! I am 81 years old, and you at 84 look far handsomer than I do. I send you lots of love, Koko. 💕💕

[@markvanderstelt8999]

you lost all your feathers😄😄

[@rattus3102]

👍♥️♥️

[@wordzmyth]

I am sure you have a lovely smile and a good heart

[@Chad-oh5ik]

Ok Boomer

[@lmaoashley]

@@Chad-oh5ikwhy do you have to be like this?

[@TempestIsa]

For a senior parrot that has had a history of loss, and abuse, and many homes, Coco is a really well adjusted bird. Many Parrots die of a broken heart, and grieve those they lose in their lives. You guys finally have given Coco his best little life, you are such special people!❤

[@tinydancergirl4598]

Well said- this little guy just melts your heart, to think of all he’s been through for so long.. and it’s wonderful he has a little companion to share his remaining years with also, as well as these two wonderful humans! The intelligence and sensitivity of parrots is truly amazing- I wonder if he verbalizes at all- probably not, though, as they would have showed that.. loved this🥰🥰

[@P3_Prime]

what type of parrot is Koko? im willing to buy one from my local animal store

[@goodgrief888]

Yes, sadly a huge percentage of parrots end up in multiple homes because they can live to be 100 years old and too often older humans buy them as babies. Also people didn’t realize how sensitive they are until very recently, and kept them as ornaments in tiny cages with no chance to fly around, no toys, only seed to eat. I’m so glad that Koko is able to be out of a cage, and be loved and cared for.

[@goodgrief888]

@@P3_PrimeAdopt, don’t shop. Too many available parrots need good homes with people who know what they’re doing. And get two, not one. They’re flock animals and need to be with their kind.

[@P3_Prime]

@@goodgrief888 never got one, its like an 8 hour drive here in egypt to the closest one for adoption and they are expensive as shit.

[@suzanneta8]

I'm glad Koko's later years will be filled with love & friendship. Elder humans need that, too ❤

[@pibly7784]

Yes !

[@notme2day]

I don't understand how anyone can abuse an animal. Guess I just have different standards and appreciation for ALL life than pond scum does. Be kind to pets, and each other. ✌❤

[@Bingewatchingmediacontent]

@@notme2dayPeople have terrible ideas about how animals “need to be dominated.” I have rescue birds and I am on bird groups to be able to share ideas about these sensitive animals. There are people on these groups (usually older people) who say horrible things about how you “need to keep them in their place” as “subordinate” to humans. I don’t understand this mindset as I believe that every being responds so much better with love and kindness.

[@notme2day]

@@Bingewatchingmediacontent Neither animal or people need to be dominated, only loved and respected. Some people just don't understand respecting nature. It's sad.

[@Here4TheHeckOfIt]

​@@Bingewatchingmediacontent True. I never used that dominant/submissive technique with my dog because she was already calm and sensitive. The way you approach your dog depends on the dog. The same concept probably applies to people as well.

[@ijzerkoekie]

Despite it all, he seems a very happy bird and even is attached to his people. Daar kan je van genieten.

[@compo308]

He’s doing quite well for an 84 year old bird. Hope he has many more years to come.

[@donnamccully1703]

I was so sad to learn that Koko was abused by a previous owner. How can anyone hurt such a sweet, innocent little soul? Thank you to this wonderful, kind-hearted couple for adopting him and giving him his best life in his golden years. I'm so happy that he also has his bird friend Chico too. Thank you so much for sharing this heartwarming story. 💚💚

[@Velereonics]

What I dont get is that if you're the daugher, and you're divorcing your husband, why would you allow him to take your, at that time, middle aged bird that was your parents for 30 YEARS under any circumstance? If my parents had a pet that long, I would want it, if they died. It's like part of them at that point.

[@saga2964]

That's the sad thing about pets. They either don't live long enough or they have such long lives, they often have sad endings (losing the person who loved them and facing an uncertain future, or more often, being bought by someone who ends up not being able to commit that kind of time).

[@EstamosDe]

The way I see it, the only reason today to have a pet is to adopt one you are saving from something.

[@dingo1666]

@@EstamosDe Whilst true in general and should be the first option, humans often want to bring up their pet from small. Be it to grow up with children or other personal reasons. It's like saying nobody should have children unless they adopt. To me buying a guinea pig at a store is rescuing btw. Our cats were both from shelters. One a kitten who lived for 20 years. If they get love and care, that is good enough for me.

[@latsnojokelee6434]

I think in general, I’m against the keeping of parrots, or any other animal that lives longer than humans. It’s just not fair to the animal to be shuttled from place to place to place, which is just inevitable.

[@EstamosDe]

@@dingo1666 any animal you buy in any store, you might be saving it from the store, but since market rules apply in pet shops, if the pet shop owner see he sold a Guinea Pig, since they see animals as inventory, dont you think the owner will replace it with a new one? The ownew will take your money, and use it to buy another. And that means there is a place were they are being breed, and animals plus money? Oh, thats equal suffering at some point. You might create all the laws you want, but there is always gonna be someone in the basement breaking them. And since money usage is not transparent, and you cant go and see who are the providers of a store, you can be so easily fooled. My parents were, they thought they were helping our parrot, years later when I became selfaware and wanted to legaly be family with it, it was impossible: the store didnt exist anymore, the owner lost all the documents if they ever existed. And with parrots? There are always victims, maybe not the one you are buying, but you can bet their syblings probably suffered and some died in the procces.

[@morganfreeman5972]

You need to have generational commitment if you're planning to take care of an animal that has a lifespan comparable to that of a human. You need a succesion plan.

[@ImAskinGOD44givenessHowAboutU]

Thank you GOD for giving us precious animals.

[@justynawojtunik7863]

Poor thing to experience abuse😢 why people are so evil😡live long and happy sweet boy🤗😘🙏🤞

[@freedomcat]

Ex-husband probably hated him but the daughter loved Koko and the ex-husband wanted to hurt the daughter.

[@jamespaul6315]

@@freedomcatthats what i think too

[@justynawojtunik7863]

@@freedomcat this is so sad,why always animals suffer😞

[@freedomcat]

@@justynawojtunik7863 the abusers don't care as long as they hurt someone. At least now he is in a better home.

[@freedomcat]

@@jamespaul6315 heard too many reddit to know what revenge actions are.

[@piarademacher4024]

Seeing Coco sleep on the couch melts my heart. So touching! 🥹 Blessings to Coco, Chico, and their loving humans! ❤

[@cya2163]

I'm 60 years old and I don't think I've ever seen a bird older than myself...but I'm glad that he is with the family who will see him through his final years with such care and attention. God bless...

[@Chad-oh5ik]

Ok Boomer

[@Mav_F]

Well, there are a lot of birds that live upto 120 years in capacity. Eg cockatoos, other parrots. Flamingos normally live until 20 years and the zoo in my state lived until 83 years old, he was put down to medical problems, so sad.

[@Mav_F]

Oh, I forgot to add. Birds get attached to their owners, and we shouldn't keep them because of how long they live. They have feelings, too. If you have one, the only way to stop them from dying a broken heart as they call it, is socialise them with other nice kind people a lot, etc and with someone who can take care of them if something happens to you.

[@gods-best-friend-gbf]

Not sure if they're his final years. The fear that society creates about ageing, etc. itself kills 50% of the actual long lifetime humans and other creatures are supposed to live, healthily.

[@PakontaRaptor]

Your NOT funny lil bro​@@Chad-oh5ik

[@gilliansnedden3095]

How lovely that Koko has not only the love and care of lovely carers, but also has a birdie companion too ❤

[@georgesam747]

This is so emotional. Thank you for taking care of them.I wish and hope he will go to a100 years of age.❤😊

[@mimim8532]

So emotional

[@PrayingForTruth]

I cry over a lot of these stories, but this one hits especially hard. I think that's due to Koko's age, knowing that he's been through so much in all his years. (Koko also is older than my dad [RIP]; that thought, somehow, makes me more emotional about his story.) Despite his hardships, he still is trucking in his elder years and deserves all the love and attention lavished upon him. 🥰

[@GayleHallAZ]

@@PrayingForTruth I do, too. It makes me so sad to see the effects of abuse of these precious souls. I'll never understand how the human heart can ever willingly embrace cruelty and hatred. It destroys the soul and makes life unbearable. God bless these people for showing such love and compassion for little Koko and providing his last forever home. I'm so glad they understand how standing on a perch is hard for him to do and allow him to rest on a flat surface.🥰

[@svenmandelkorn3238]

@@PrayingForTruth seeing Koko and the story. I'm about to cry honestly. I'm already almost crying on the inside.

[@svenmandelkorn3238]

@@GayleHallAZ they should build Koko a comfortable nest !

[@phoenixgirl70]

How can people abuse animals? They bring us so much joy and trust us as their caregivers. So happy this beautiful bird is happy ❤

[@kevinyoshida3586]

That broke my heart to hear his previous owner hit him! 😢

[@tinapeds4901]

Wow84years old. He's very handsome.❤🦜😍

[@cathyradford7361]

Abuse to any animal is unthinkable. It sad to think someone could hit a bird. Shameful. But Koko is now safe and living happily thanks to his awesome owners now. You go Koko! Happiness to all ❤

[@vomm]

maybe he was annoyed of him making sounds

[@doodles3075]

Can you imagine the stories Coco could tell if we all sat round and listened to him! He's even been through WW2! He's at an absolutely fantastic age for a parrot 😊❤ . Here's to many more birthdays for this beautiful boy❤❤❤

[@estherperez2357]

It reminds of the film "Paulie". Coco would be a great storyteller...so happy he ginslly has a safe and living place to be.

[@erzahler1930]

Yes, and in The Netherlands, one of the most beautiful countries on Earth.

[@AnthroGearhead]

Not only WW2, Koko went thru the Cold Wars of the 50s, the War on Nam, the oil crisis, the Cosovo cold War, the Falklands trouble, the financial downturn, 911, the Blackout, and Covid This bird is a legend

[@khills]

@@AnthroGearhead So you’re saying Koko could be a Billy Joel song? 😉

[@Pladderkasse]

@@khills Koko didn't light the fire!

[@m33ma2]

84! Just amazing! I'm so happy that he has been able to retire with dignity and loving scritches. 😊❤

[@HildaT]

I thought my parrot was old, he is 35, I’m glad to know he might live longer

[@TVY2013]

With parrots and tortoises you need to plan ahead as depending on the age at which you got your bird, he/she could out live you. The best!

[@j.h.d.2153]

Amazing!! You are so fortunate to have a beautiful little feathered friend!! Please, if I may...can you please plan for ur little buddies future if something (God forbide!!) should happen to you? There are so many bird rescues that are full to over capacity. Some, sadly, have issues that get so out of hand that the critters end up suffering. Sadly, I have seen this with my own eyes. I, too, have rescued little budgies. I'm so glad ur little buddy is safe in ur care. Please, plan for the future. God bless you and your little parrot!! 🕊🙏🐾🐣

[@dubuyajay9964]

Give him regular checkups. We lost a cockateil to cancer. :(

[@HildaT]

@@dubuyajay9964 😢😢😢

[@linda-louiseanthony1979]

Loved watching Koko! Listening to the beautiful noises he makes whilst being stroked ❤

[@jetenginethrust863]

Beautiful heart and soul of this wonderful bird. Thank you for loving this little Angel 😇 💞🤗

[@Tuesday30]

Beautiful heart and soul of present owners as well. Perfect combination

[@jbusta8548]

Raising a hook bills take a family of the owners because they often live longer than the human lifespan but they are rewarding animals and they all have different personalities

[@batmanforpresident9655]

GOD BLESS 🙏🏻 these people for adopting these beautiful animals!!

[@lucy2014]

Amen 🙏 to that! I'm so thankful he now has a good forever home with people that love him ❤

[@jewlesw.2437]

Ohhhh this is a beautiful story !!!! Oh My heart goes out to him. That old. He’s really hung in there in life. God bless him and your family and Linda ❤❤🦜🦜🦜🦜🦜🦜🦜🦜❤❤❤❤

[@EstrellaVelazquez-t9v]

Thank you for giving Koko a forever home and a lot of love.❤

[@PhD777]

Such a precious little soul!

[@elsjemassyn8921]

My heart melts for this old guy who lived such a long time through unkindness and hostility. Thank you for giving him a sweet compassionate retirement.

[@mikkeli02]

Koko is so sweet. I'm happy that he has found a good new home.

[@marcrosario7045]

Bless you Coco. You made my day knowing that you’re thriving in a loving home

[@mrsdraper171]

Poor guy. I'm happy he is loved and cared for.

[@jamesthomas5109]

Koko is adorable, glad he's doing well. ❤️ 😊

[@fakenorwegian4743]

It's quite remarkable to think that Koko lived through World War 2 in the Netherlands. Things were quite difficult there during the war. He is a survivor for sure.

[@anniemac3075]

Bless you both for giving him not only a safe loving home but also a companion of his own kind. He must be bursting with happiness after all those years on his own.

[@Beth-zg6gb]

I’m so glad he’s getting to live his golden years in peace and being so loved! Thank you, good humans! 💕

[@Alyeska23]

He found the right home to retire in. I hope he lives another 15 years with love and comfort.

[@mfcabrini]

Thank you for helping him become happy in his old age. He deserves it! Bless you!

[@renferal5290]

My vet has a double yellow head amazon parrot named Walter who is 40 years old. I believe these birds can live to be around 85. I'm very glad Koko has a loving home now

[@ProveAllThings1Th-5-21]

Blessings to these compassionate people who love and take good care of Koko.

[@owlmananthropomorphic9418]

Bless your heart as your have blessed mine with your kindness. Thanks for sharing.

[@Just_Pele]

What a sweet old gentleman parrot, he deserves all the love he can get in his golden years.

[@heidibee501]

Koko is living his best life with the best family. It warms my heart that he is spending his last years with people who love him and he has a parrot friend too.

[@ameliafroehlich2577]

I want to hug him (carefully, of course) so bad. What a sweet little old man! 😘 ♥

[@joantinnin5506]

What lovely people!! Taking care of the beautiful old boy!

[@Zandanga]

I have a Quaker parrot born in March of 1992. He just turned 32 years old. He cant see very well and sleeps a lot but still does his late afternoon clucking and singing 🤗🙏❤️

[@tinydancer7426]

84 years old. I can only hope to be in as good shape when I am his age. He is fortunate that he found new humans who truly have his best interests at heart and love him unconditionally.

[@MIKEMAKESTHINGS]

Glad to see he has a loving home.

[@annegribben444]

He's beautiful.... THANKYOU!!!!! FOR YOUR COMPASSION HAVING HIM ... ... HES SO PRECIOUS AND PRICELESS ...

[@jjbutterbeans1515]

Sweet little baby 🐦. I love you Koko.

[@StyxDescension]

What an absolute angel. Long live Koko, and thank you for looking after him

[@ARiddle1986]

Bless him always. A very dapper old gentleman who deserves a warm, happy home with lots of love.

[@ultramaximusreviews]

That birdo survived WWII, and so much other history. Bless his feathers. Glad he is living his golden years comfortable.

[@dad4ever-c90]

It's AMAZING to realize some animals. like Koko, are that old. We tend to think of them as young kids because they are so cute, small, and dependent on us. As much as the world has changed in his lifetime (technology and such), I suspect his greatest pleasure remains companionship and a loving touch. True for most people too!

[@rebeccalynn1160]

God be with Koko....he is so special. And I'm so happy you have Koko in your life. This is such a wonderful story. I pray Koko has a lot more years with you. ... I'm crying....😢😢😢😢😢😢 Thank you for letting us meet this awesome baby...💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚🦜🦜🦜🦜🦜🦜🦜🦜🦜🦜🦜🦜

[@ladykiwi2946]

Koko is beautiful, and so is Chico! People underestimate birds and how affectionate they truly are. ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@dogsarefun2]

Amazing parrots live so long, thanks for taking care of this beautiful bird.

[@TheMissOmni]

This baby has an ultimate crush on Linda! Beautiful baby! Love you Opa Koko!

[@ArghyadeepPal]

That's grandpa parrot lol

[@nurlindafsihotang49]

​@@ArghyadeepPalopa is granpa in netherlandze taal

[@patriciakunz1198]

Birds are the most amazing and beautiful creatures. It is so sad Koko went through abuse but wonderful he has found such a great family and home. Rock On dear Koko and bless your family.🙏

[@wingv313]

🦜Bless his heart and Bless the whole family! 🦜what a sweet story🥹

[@doningle9352]

What a lovely bird. Thank you for sharing this message of love and hope. We desperately need both.

[@dogisgodspelledbackwards5263]

So well said! 👏👏👏

[@pamelamckenzie2685]

Beautiful and now living a good life bless him. Bless the new family.

[@Equal-k7q]

That beautiful lovely looking soul with that age coco is a beauty of all time and generosity legend

[@wasntme20]

He deserves a loving home at 84 keep going the lovely fella

[@katherinearter6843]

Thank you for giving gorgeous Coco love and care and a Forever home. You warmed my heart.

[@ceciliaalvarez97]

Beautiful: You have earned the gateway to Heaven ❤

[@joebykaeby]

His plumage is gorgeous and he seems to still be fairly agile. I hope to look as good as Koko when I’m that old!

[@diamondlee9034]

Oh my stars, Bless both of you for giving him a wonderful home!! He is a treasure💕

[@juliadarcy6267]

i always hear how old parrots can get but never see any videos with senior birds. This is so awesome! The stories he could tell....

[@ΑικατερίνηΜιχαηλίδου-τ5μ]

Αξιολατρευτος!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Μεγαλος σεβασμος στην υπεροχη Κυρια!!!! Με πολυ αγαπη!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🇬🇷

[@tonywilson183]

I'm 60 years old and my galah, Australian gray and pink parrot is 30 years old. Very loving bird ,I've had him from a baby, follows me around at home and loves cuddling.

[@jerryeasler440]

My sister has a 42 year old cockatiel . Which generally they only live 25 to 30 years. She takes good care of him even bathing him now. His name is Virgil

[@annashethar6704]

What a sweet bird!

[@IrieAllDay88]

So precious! I hope he gets to live out his life with love and compassion, however long that may be. Can you imagine he lived through WWII?? Wasn't Chico also a rescue? I feel I have seen this family before in a video.

[@parrotjunglecolada8270]

Aw poor sweet old bird, I just want to l give a million hugs and kisses

[@seewhaticando3885]

That is wonderful he loves them. Because long-lived parrots do not usually accept love from strangers. This is a 1 in a million thing.

[@ImpyTheWildSeagull]

God bless this beautiful bird ❤

[@darlenew1981]

Aww! He is so adorable! Thank you for taking such wonderful care of this sweet boy and making him comfortable and happy.

[@fireforcecreative]

We all love you Coco. Glad your best years are now ahead of you...

[@jamesandpatriciasukhwant5289]

Beautiful so glad he finally has a family who love him.

[@patsysolatzzo2962]

What an angel who is getting the beautiful life I’m sure his original owner wanted for him ❤

[@chipmacgill]

What kind of person hits a bird?

[@chipmacgill]

@@serena6740 oh yea. You had me until you used “narcissist” the most fucking overused new word you all learned over the last 5 years. And yes I understand people eat animals. But it doesn’t take a “narcissist” to eat an animal, that’s called a human. “We” humans have been doing that since we evolved, or if you want to believe his just placed us on the planet. We’ve been eating animals. Maybe the soy is getting to your brain. Again, I rhetorically ask more like state “who hits a bird” I know who it’s limp worsted girlie soyboys that can’t deal with their emotions who frankly like 50% of all of you just be removed from the planet. You’re using up resources for others that are normal and trying on a daily basis.

[@marieboyle6183]

@chipmacgill..an asshole.

[@a.b.creator]

an evil one.

[@debrasexton6050]

A evil one

[@sandicruz8984]

😭😭😭😭

[@donkeycamel101]

I love Coco , he is so sweet . 💛🦜💚

[@survivor648]

Poor thing changing homes so many times. They become so bonded with their owners.

[@griffwilson5932]

Beautiful bird. Amazing how he lived for so long.

[@heatherburrell]

What a beautiful bird, and a happy home with loving people and his bird love. Always give love ❤🎉

[@thisis.michelletorres444]

What an amazing couple for loving Koko, bless them!

[@jamesthomas5109]

Same to Chico too, lucky lady. 😊❤

[@susanbrown4891]

Yes. A wonderful family.🦜

[@michaelaharris4971]

The sweetest sounds❤such a precious little bird and so trustful and loving.

[@laluname]

He's as old as my mother! I love hearing about a happy ending. Live long and prosper you sweet little fella.

[@christopherbako]

I live with a 40 year old Blue head Amazon. I love him. Unfortunately he was mistreated for 15 years. So, just touching him is amazing 👏

[@svk853]

What a sweet little gentleman he is, it’s heartwarming to know he is loved so much by his human parents ❤️🐾 thank you for showing this little one kindness and love

[@ChristinaB9782]

He was alive during WWII?!! Wow! I've never heard of birds living that long. That's a special bird!! 🦜💜

[@JuneJarka935]

Thankyou both for caring for Koko. You are both very kind. Koko is lovely too.

[@debiscott3530]

I have one just like him named Jocko and he is 66 years old. I expect him to out live all of us.Longlive Koko ❤

[@willieadams3890]

Lots of hugs 🤗🤗🤗🤗 Koko

[@Selma-ku7dd]

Beautiful! Thanks to his new family who LOVES him!

[@caroledowie1773]

I loved this video. So glad that he finally got his forever home and he has a bird friend as well. Thank you for giving this sweet bird such a good home.

[@texsunfun]

What a sweet little guy. ❤️

[@E.Snyman]

Tears 😢so special. God bless Coco and these people. Thanks for taking loving care of him in his old age.❤

[@dianneguarino2348]

Thank god you became his forever home ! Such a beautiful little guy 💕