Can this Cute Cockatoo Solve the Puzzle? (All new designs!)

[@AmusementLabs]

"Help?" Angus: *helps* "Silly hooman, you fell for my tricks and now all the seeb is mine!"

[@MakersMuse]

I sure fell for it 😂

[@bravokilo1980]

It was great and the interaction between both, is great!

[@chainz186]

@@bravokilo1980 you commented 2 times after angus. I think its obvious you want his attention. And to him its obvious to not answer

[@bravokilo1980]

Sorry that I gave that impression, i don't want to bother others. If you feel so, you may be doing the same. JK, i will just edit my posts when i make them later.

[@bravokilo1980]

@@chainz186 just FYI, you are very sus for me. But ok, i'll give you the benefit of doubt.

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

This cockatoo has a better functioning brain than I did at 6 years old

[@progect3548]

Just Some Guy without a Mustache how does this have no replies

[@Aaaa4hhh]

Wow =(

[@FlashDrive356]

Hey, how you doin'?

[@Fred_the_1996]

Cockatoos and indian ringnecks are very smart

[@DarkIzo]

they are said to have an iq of a 5 year old nasty little bastards but goddamn they have that adorable look

[@DaRkLoRdZoRc]

I love how you can practically see the gears turning in his head as he waddles around the thing and looks it over, trying to figure it out.

[@KuhDoda]

5:20 “Let’s see how Popeye likes it” Popeye: “WHatTheEefUckkISthiS”

[@Skite123]

Lol

[@dougules]

Being able to learn from a visual demonstration is actually just as impressive as being able to figure it out himself. Maybe future puzzles could test his ability to learn from seeing humans do it.

[@gosiabaczek2419]

The parrot is like: *IM MAKING 1000 CALCULATIONS PER SECOND, AND THEYRE ALL WRONG*

[@MakersMuse]

xD

[@Random_294]

lol so true

[@mikaeelmuazzam8649]

69th like

[@tale3339-old]

@@mikaeelmuazzam8649 129th like

[@KSJ-ep6oe]

@@tale3339-old 137th like

[@AhsanKhan-es7xg]

Popeye the lock picking lawyer: click out of dowel 1, dowel 2 is binding

[@kingey71]

Ahsan Khan He should give Popeye a Master Lock

[@Q2Cockatiel]

That cockatoo can pick a Master lock for sure

[@katf9513]

Out of all the comments I expected to see on this video, A LPL reference was not what I expected at all. It made me so happy

[@johnspencer3994]

It makes me happy so many are getting the lpl joke/reference

[@saladmus920]

NOOOOOOO

[@Sfernan888]

later in the future: Cute Cockatoo opens a 5 combination safe

[@johnfranklin2288]

Even later he breaks into a bank and heists the money back to him for seeds.

[@AmusementLabs]

I mean, it's not out of the realm of possibility... Present him the color combo and then levers of the same color.

[@bonesawmcl]

'This is the lock picking cockatoo and I'm here with a new lock...'

[@AmusementLabs]

@@bonesawmcl "it's The SeedMaster 101 and I think you'll see that it's not the most secure lock, especially when you give the combo away."

[@DE3US]

First seed clicks, got a bind on second seed, third seed is empty,...

[@larneyful]

The two cockatoos who visit my place chewed through the fly screen in the kitchen, found the bag of sunflower seeds in the pantry and flew it through the house to the verandah where they chewed through the bag and ate the seeds. I sprung them when I came home. I should mention they also got a bag of pepitas out of the pantry but they were not to taste. Mind blown!

[@MakersMuse]

Haha they LOVE to eat flyscreen

[@0MoTheG]

In a way they are better than a pet because they remain mentally healthy and you can watch them. But like bears and some birds they are also the worst pest because they are so smart and cute.

[@SuperExodian]

@@0MoTheG depends, very intelligent animals are way more high maintenance (if they're strictly indoors pets that can't just roam free) they need a lot more attention to keep them entertained than say a housecat (which are still pretty intelligent.) it's why dolphins in captivity practically need a trainer to keep them entertained or they become very depressed. (and i mean a good trainer, not like those that abuse the animals and shit.)

[@NickanM]

​@@SuperExodian Amen.

[@keegansimpson340]

You should see if Popeye can solve a puzzle with both levers and dowels to see if he can tell the difference between the 2 mechanisms

[@17Beastmode17]

Bump

[@tiberiusarrrgh2911]

Excellent idea

[@WeeNat313]

I thought he was saying dells lol

[@CarnageMastodon]

Bump

[@GachaGameAddict99]

@@17Beastmode17 yes!

[@tetsi0815]

When introducing a new mechanic (lever instead of dowel) you should only have one of them. So the bird sees instant success when pushing instead of pulling. Only when the bird understands the new mechanic offer more complicated things like sequences. Also note, that the bird does not necessarily see the action/reaction chain. When he's focussed on pushing the lever, he might not see the column/block/seed chain very well (look at his head position).

[@JakeMcIvor]

Wasn't there a TED talk where they used an incremental approach like this to get ravens to deposit lost change for peanuts?

[@MatsMatsuo]

true, even in video games new mechanics are slowly introduced to us, and then it gets mixed and harder

[@piotrmalewski8178]

Perfectly right, it's exactly the same technique good teachers use to teach human children. But the fact parrot pays a lot of attention to inspecting the thing and trying different tdchniques is impressivd in it's own right

[@osakablinladen]

he should be able to hear the seeds dropping further tho

[@Fifsson_]

@Violet in the meachwhile: some people discovered the ctrl+c ctrl+v sequence

[@madmanmapper]

"Damn human, making me work for my seeds."

[@lien3729]

as they say, "time is seeds"

[@ProfessorWeird]

@@lien3729 who said that

[@lemon420]

@@ProfessorWeird r/woooosh

[@nataliapiekarska21]

@@ProfessorWeird Cockatoos

[@spoopyscaryskelebones3846]

@@ProfessorWeird Lien

[@integza]

How am I only seeing this now??? So cool! SO FREAKING COOOOL!

[@flyingdutchman8371]

Hey Integza! love your videos too!

[@JoshGDS]

I learned rockets and engines from your videos

[@androbolaareospace9602]

Wow integza loves birds

[@wapplee2310]

right????

[@keyboardcafe7899]

omg i love your video

[@Halfixz]

Mark Rober: makes squirrel obstacle courses 🐿 Marker’s Muse: makes cockatoo puzzles 🐦

[@undefined06855]

Rober

[@tyronium2]

Who’s next

[@midpeiceonline]

wait mark rober is a robber?

[@jakkakasunset5485]

I did a thing: Makes cat obstacle course

[@MrKerry98]

what would happen if we got these two people with so much time and talent together, and come up with a parrot obstacle course???

[@fandm_fun504]

We fostered a cockatoo for sometime and man he was so intelligent, he learned how to open the cage door and come out. He'd just watch us close the lock and next second he'd open it himself 😂 🤣

[@KratsminschSkunk1]

I had skunks who learned to open the fridge.

[@siouxm2117]

@@KratsminschSkunk1 saw n 2 cats work together to open a door

[@HaganeNoGijutsushi]

The parrot was starting to believe the universe was deterministic, but now this delusion is crushed, and he has developed a theory of quantum seedchanics, in which seeds may or may not come out regardless of whether you push the lever.

[@Dio-tf4yo]

Meanwhile my bird is here trying to attack my mouse (On the monitor)

[@amysabin3267]

ITS A COCATO NOT A PARROT

[@amysabin3267]

my mistake

[@protercool8474]

Only the creator can use the first lever

[@michaelk.3811]

Hagane no Gijutsushi lol XD

[@tin2001]

"This is the lockpicking lawyer, and today I have a cockatoo."

[@MakersMuse]

The ultimate crossover

[@valorix3385]

Lockatoo

[@tankace324]

@@valorix3385 more like pizzletoo

[@tankace324]

Puzzletoo*

[@fmitterb]

This comment made me laugh so much :D

[@mosstah]

This honestly reminds me of the squirrel obstacle course by Mark Rober

[@zyxasry]

Wait! Not the same person???

[@iced_coffee_table]

Look at the top right corner at 0:40

[@phoenixplays1734]

Same

[@jameshyden1349]

Mark Rober is a good guy

[@Enderkid-or3nr]

Same but there were upgrades mark could of made

[@moosue9744]

Thanks!

[@ARedMagicMarker]

I like how in the wooden puzzle, he knew there just "had" to be more in there, so he shook it like a vending machine. XD 3:34 7:56 Poor birdie's hard-earned seebs just blew away. :'(

[@xavieralejandrorodriguezca3531]

Literally like a vending machine lol

[@marlonarancibia3247]

He got them off the floor later

[@ARedMagicMarker]

@@marlonarancibia3247 But of course. These wild birds aren't known for wasting precious seebs.

[@cube_cup]

What an awesome bird. I love that he pulls the pins he needs, eats the seeds, and then solves the side quests just for giggles.

[@MakersMuse]

Gotta get 100% achievements!

[@briguy310]

@@MakersMuse where do you live that you get wild parrots just coming to kick it? I only get stupid pigeons

[@llordmakisigsantiago7098]

Honestly my bird will just scream at it

[@doomshot7324]

@@briguy310 i get nothing atleast you have pigeons

[@Abbanellie]

@@briguy310 Cockatoos live in Australia :)

[@michaelkeogh7722]

To solve the seed jamming issue, perhaps having the levers at the top and lifting up might work better. That would have the ramp smooth, preventing seeds getting hung up on the gaps. I’d like to see two puzzles side by side, to see which he goes for first. Channel rebrand forthcoming? Popeye’s Muse?

[@zecuse]

10:41 Looks like a seed got stuck vertical, pushed up by the column. Allowing more space for the seeds to flow should fix it.

[@thewolfin]

a steeper ramp might help too

[@2degucitas]

Was going to say the same thing. Levers at top.

[@someanimal3506]

I'd like to see a puzzle where he can choose between different snacks.

[@mitchib1440]

@@someanimal3506 Cockatoo vending machine XD love it!

[@garrygarrygarry1]

When i was about 2 - 3 we lived in an apartment in point piper sydney , and my dad had also adopted two sulfur crested cocatoos and been feeding them for years. he decided to install a bell at our window and teach them to ring it when they wanted food. 2 days later my dad removed it because they literally sat there ringing it all bloody day. They used to come into our apartment and walk around, they were basically dogs lol. I have no idea where you are Mr & Mrs Hoops, but i hope you are still with us. Thanks for the childhood memories And thanks to this video for showing how amazing our sulfur crested cockatoo's are, and please remember to keep your cats inside.

[@MariaClara-vq4zc]

These birds truly fascinate me

[@TheUnknownPrime]

Amusing that this is as much a learning experience for the puzzlemaker as it is for the bird

[@RamadaArtist]

3:24 Popeye: solving not only puzzles for food, but also solving your insufficiently playtested engineering. PRO. STRATS.

[@me3dnone107]

I'm a bit hesitant to leave a thumbs-up.The cockatoo might bite it.

[@sheepwithcorpsepaint8710]

The only reason this comment isn't more popular is that people are afraid that their thumbs might get bitten.

[@pocketoniofficial]

Gave the thumbs up. Don't worry, cockatoos don't bite willy nilly. Most if them just feel around with their beak provided they have SOME human interaction, wild or hand-fed

[@aris1373]

Oh cmon he doesnt even hurt a fly

[@godfreypoon5148]

@@pocketoniofficial They do bite for the lulz. Just to get a reaction. Luckily not hard.

[@pocketoniofficial]

@@godfreypoon5148 Nope. Birds use their beaks to feel, so what you're likely experiencing is cockatoo curiosity, not a real bite.

[@shinymimikyu169]

What popeye probably dreams about: -Pulls out a dowel- -It starts raining sunflower seeds from the sky-

[@blazimeme9953]

Nobody: Maker's Muse in 5 years: Can this Cute Cockatoo hack into the CIA database using a spoon?

[@SebastianStevenson-cy5lb]

BHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAH LUL

[@moonlightcocktail]

He'll do it if you give him enough seeds, I think.

[@tiankuohua5167]

Can this Cute Cockatoo break into a bank vault using sticks?

[@anitahaenel2611]

True

[@shadowwriter329]

CIA director: mr president, the CIA has found a contaminant within our nations sunflowers seeds. President: for the safety of the nation we must get rid this problem. CIA Director: our software suggested that the best course of action is to dump the contaminated seeds in a harsh environment where everything is deadly and trying to kill each other. That way the contamination will not spread. But where is such a place? President: how about Australia? *Meanwhile* Pop-eye: I hope my delivery comes soon.

[@diogoantunes4768]

Accidentally you created a two players puzzle, kind of cause he needed you to pull the first lever. Very nice!

[@MrGundawindy]

I appreciate all of your maker videos, but this is my favourite so far. I love the number of times people can easily show that animals are much smarter than we give them credit for. “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

[@science.and.beyond]

This is really incredible, these birds are very intelligent and have a lot of awareness about the world around them.

[@malelonewolf80]

I wonder if Popeye could solve the water puzzle that crows, or was it ravens, have been able to solve. That is a puzzle where the bird has to drop rocks into the water to raise the waterlevel and release the reward. That though is quite a complex puzzle that many birds fail at. But there are birds that have been able to solve that puzzle. Another puzzle is a puzzle in which the bird has to use a stick to manipulate the puzzle to release the reward. Though that puzzle is quite simple for some birds that in nature use a stick to get at some grub in a tree.

[@geyotepilkington2892]

id like to see popeye try the water level puzzle too

[@getsinged7631]

All of those puzzles that I've seen require the bird to raise the water level enough for them to be able to reach the treat inside the tube, and a cockatoo's beak certainly won't be able to fit into a tube like that so it would need some major redesigns, if it's possible at all.

[@geyotepilkington2892]

@@getsinged7631 not at all, just use a drinking glass of some kind lol

[@getsinged7631]

@@geyotepilkington2892 Then it will simply be able to fit its entire head in to grab the reward, and you need to keep in mind that a larger volume glass will require much more water displacement for the water level in the glass to rise. The bird would need to keep dropping things in over and over and over, and considering the change in water level likely would not be noticeable for each individual item added for water displacement, it's not reasonable to expect the bird to understand that it will eventually get the treat if it keeps dropping things into the glass. There's a lot more science to the experiment than you might think. The crow version of the puzzle works because crows have a fairly long and slender beak, allowing for the use of a tall slender tube, and each item dropped into the tube displaces a noticeable amount of water, so the crow is able to actually see that each time it drops an object in the tube, the treat gets closer to being within reach.

[@geyotepilkington2892]

@@getsinged7631 No, you're entirely wrong. Theres a wide array of different size drinking glasses and vases. One trip to a dollar/pound shop and you'd have a worthy vessel. You're really over-thinking this for no reason lmao. Give your brain a rest homie

[@PeterMasalski93]

Popeye; Wow what sh-tty enginnering, im gonna go find seeds elsewhere...

[@wetlettuce4768]

The old man down the road makes much better puzzles, I'm going to him.

[@shion3948]

Even after he's got all the seeds, he still examines the puzzle thoroughly to make sure there are no left! What an intelligent animal!

[@Mswordx23]

10:44 I love his expression of his emotions here. He really seems like he didn't expect that to happen.

[@user-vn7ce5ig1z]

• 2:15 - Try making the important dowels a different color from the unimportant ones. • 2:38 - He's excited, he gets a treat, gets to play, and hangs out with you. Animals enjoy stimulation and companionship. • 3:33 - Welp, we know he knows how to handle a stubborn vending-machine. 👍😀 • 4:35 - Hmm, I don't think he's figured out that it's a maze, he's just learned that they need to come out. 🤔 • 8:07 - Yeah, I assumed he'd be too accustomed to pulling dowels out or breaking levers to learn to press them. 😕 • 8:33 - How do you figure out that he's got a vision problem? 🤨 • 8:57 - So… _don't_ let a cockatoo bite you? Right, got it. • 9:05 - It's great that you thought of that. 👍 • 9:18 - There's one way to find out for sure, but it would be awkward for both of you… 🤷 • 11:35 - He's asking to speak with customer-service. 😂 • 12:12 - Well, they are smart enough to use _tools._ 😛 • 13:14 - A lot of KZbinrs eventually realize that people are more interested in their animals than their main content. 🤦

[@petrmunzar1]

Your first point gave me an idea, how about making the "gate" same color as the lever to test if it makes it easier for the parrot? Basicaly if he makes the connection like: red thing is blocking seeds lets try to move other red thing.

[@goldendragon3147]

"How do you figure out that he's got a vision problem?" In the first video he shows that Popeye has eyes that are asymmetric because one of his eyes is damaged :(

[@HaganeNoGijutsushi]

About the first suggestion... what's parrots' color vision like? Many animals don't see as we do, and see either more, less, or different colors than us.

[@petrmunzar1]

@@HaganeNoGijutsushi I think (quick Google confirmed this) that parrots see colours better than humans.

[@streetguru9350]

WOAH HOLD ON, JESUS. Did you license his appearance rights? He could probably learn how to write his initials.

[@MakersMuse]

I pay his royalty in seed

[@streetguru9350]

@@MakersMuse Legitmately though, next puzzle should have a 90 degree turn, could always start with a wheel that's locked or eventually locked after being free spinning the first few times.

[@DisKorruptd]

@@streetguru9350 That's actually pretty clever, give him a wheel puzzle, possibly with a ratcheting mechanic

[@AnAceBrit]

@Hunter Haven Asking the real questions I see

[@laartje24]

@@DisKorruptd Wheel puzzles are actually used as enrichment for parots in captivity. Pretty sure he can figure it out. Would be cool to see.

[@stoopid_shoes9914]

The level of trust you're going to build with this bird is going to be incredible.

[@vulturedrawz]

Plot twist: Popeye knew all along, he just made it interesting for the camera, for little do we know, birds are starting a rebellion, it started with us ‘keeping’ them as ‘pets’ but no, they turned the tables they are actually the ones in control..

[@BrainyDispleasure]

You're thinkin too much

[@vulturedrawz]

@@BrainyDispleasure nah

[@handroids1981]

r/birdsarntreal

[@filipetrujeira3359]

10:42 Cockatoo: HOLY F*** THE UNIVERSE IS BAMBOOZLING ME

[@freddie488]

He may be a wild bird but giving him this extra bit of interaction and entertainment for him is great. Plus he knows you always have a snack for him :)

[@Wqube]

He seems to be a tame bird that lives outside, at this point :D

[@janmeyer3129]

No - many wild birds here approach humans - magpies, ravens (“crows”), kookaburras, magpie larks, butcher birds, lorikeets - all the naturally social ones, I think

[@bodyofhope]

In the future, to teach him levers or a new action, give him one lever before a complex puzzle so he understands the action. Once he understands how to push down a lever, he will be much more likely to process the puzzle. All of his cognitive resources went into the change from dowels to levers, instead of processing the puzzle itself. These are fascinating, and great science! Keep up the good work!

[@megangass5316]

One element at a time builds confidence.

[@shayneoneill1506]

I think with the visual aspect he knows that when he sees the seeds fall he's using the mechanism properly. I think thats enough to tip him off that this is the basic action he needs to sequence.

[@phoenixplays1734]

2030: cockatoo makes pizza 2050: cockatoo uses bike 2090: cockatoo drives car 3030: cockatoo goes to space 3060: cockatoo takes over the world

[@skollskollskoll]

Do they take a break for 900 years after driving a car?

[@nintySW]

@@skollskollskoll space is difficult

[@jakkakasunset5485]

2070: cockatoo makes crappy game

[@NicleT]

*_THE PLANET OF THE COCKATOOS_*

[@kcyow2002]

4000:cockatoo takes over the universe

[@simplyTHATNerdGirl]

At 8:00 when the seeds he worked so hard for blew away, i just about cried 😭 so cute & cool!

[@IanSager23]

It’s funny how you can almost actually see Popeyes thoughts as he works his way around the puzzle.

[@hotbrass2005]

Angus trained Popeye, then Popeye trained Angus. In the next episode, Popeye creates a puzzle for Angus to solve in order to get a spool of filament. 🤣 In all seriousness, this is awesome. Thanks for sharing with us Angus! Can't wait to see more!

[@haileymiller7796]

This guy has designed a real squirrel proof bird feeder 😂

[@nathanigne3591]

It's not him it's Mark Rober

[@rimurudw]

No that’s mark rober

[@edwinduran4968]

@@nathanigne3591 no they r saying they made it better

[@edwinduran4968]

@@rimurudw they r saying they made it better

[@rimurudw]

@@edwinduran4968 oh it makes sense now

[@dandelionsauce4946]

Hey everyone, please remember: many parrot species are endangered! We need to try our best to help them thrive. Please remember to keep cats who hunt indoors, put decals on your windows if you see birds flying into them, and don't use harmful chemicals in your garden. If you make a puzzle or put out a feeder yourself, make sure to clean it every week or 2 so that it does not spread diseases to the birds

[@RamiSlicer]

^^^ Seriously please do watch your cats when they go outdoors. They are basically very effective and cute little killing machines, and they aren't native to a lot of places so birds have no idea how to deal with them. If you want to allow your cats outdoors, keep them contained so they don't commit genocide. Please.

[@janicerook8912]

@@RamiSlicer but they dont attack birds that size, they can defend themselves against cats, most birds can, they fly away,!

[@megangass5316]

@@janicerook8912 I have seen a cat take on large dogs and even a bear over territory. It depends on the cat.

[@elizabethhenning778]

@@janicerook8912 The wildlife rehab center near me has hawks, falcons, and owls that cannot be released because they were maimed by cats. Keep your cat inside, please.

[@nessai00]

Imagine living in a place where parrots live outdoors, can't relate

[@louisegreene2536]

they're very smart but people don't realise how affectionate they are. I have three rescues, 2 boys and a girl and they love their cuddles. They are highly sensitive, funny and very loving. Amazing parrots.

[@vibrantvista3470]

Cockatoos are adorable

[@icic5]

I love how he got it right, knew he got it right and was outraged by the lack of quality. Then immediately filed a complaint with HR 😂😂😂

[@CapitanTavish]

Later in the future: *Cockatoo solves string theory, balancing the neutrino equation, finally discovering the secret of warp travel*

[@mitchib1440]

He's got the brains to start a business. Just imagine the top 10 richest people in a year or so 1: Elon Musk 2: Jeff Bezos 3: Richard Bransen 4: Popeye

[@Anastas1786]

3:32 "... he can't see inside at all, but now knows if he _shakes the puzzle_ it might reveal more treats." You might have to install tilt alarm mechanisms on the new ones. Maybe hire a pit boss. Also, are you _sure_ he's _thrown off_ by the extra dowels in the V3, and that he doesn't just find taking all the dowels out to be _fun?_

[@polkadots716]

True. I placed two perches at the top rear of my parakeet's cage, about an inch apart, and set a small plastic ball, with openings in it, atop the perches. My parakeet would pick up the ball with his beak and toss it across his cage into his food dish. He scored a basket with surprising consistency. On the other side of the cage, I used a water tube to put his water in. Occasionally, he would toss the ball to that side, hitting the water tube, although there was no receptacle for the ball. I think he recognized the game wouldn't work with his water tube, but was showing a sense of humor. 😄

[@lesezeichen1603]

I am more than happy to find entertaining, loving, sweet and playful things with FREE animals! Love to you for that!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@delilahsorensen855]

We value your work so much! I can see hours and hours of dedicated work AND LOVE for the birds. Thank you!!!

[@JunctionRunner]

Joke's on you, he knows that you need money to buy seeds, so he takes his time solving the puzzle to make your videos longer, so that you get more money to buy more seeds. I'd also like to see if he can handle a rotating puzzle now, where he has to rotate a section along it's axis to release the seeds, either vertically or horizontally. Maybe make it so that he has to rotate a spinning section, then pull out a dowel.

[@walkiacid9265]

but is he even MONIETIZED?

[@kaksspl]

"Maybe make it so that he has to rotate a spinning section, then pull out a dowel." Maybe not all at once until he learns all of the mechanics separately.

[@rogerranard1536]

True

[@Leifon_Wulfein]

Such a clever birdie. You should make a puzzle that requires Popeye to turn a wheel like mechanism where the seeds are on top in a hollowed groove and comes out at the bottom.

[@JimmyR887]

Next in the future: teaching Popeye calculus

[@ytawesomegaming3216]

oh no

[@fuzail9277]

nice

[@RamadaArtist]

For the lever puzzle, I would have liked to see iterated introduction of the "solve difficulty." For example, the first time you introduced it to him, I think it would have been better if each stop had seeds in it, that way, even if he got the order wrong, he could have figured out in one step that the last lever is what drops the seeds out the bottom. From there it might have been more evident to him that the importance of hitting all the levers was relevant in getting more seeds. If he could figure out, after getting seeds from just the last lever, that he would have to press earlier levers *and then* the last lever in order to get *more* seeds, I think at that point it would have been sensible to introduce the puzzle where he could *only* get seeds if he pressed all the levers in order. As it was, I think there were too many new mechanics introduced at once. Good game design also often seeks to avoid this problem, by introducing a mechanics in its simplest, most obvious form, before implementing it in challenges where it has to be integrated with other problems. Introducing both levers and a necessary sequence of inputs, (along with requiring *more* than two inputs,) seems like a pretty drastic step up in difficulty.

[@ahimsainternational3361]

I have had cockatoos for years, no sulfur crested ones, but they have opened locks with keys and even combination locks, not always on the first try, but they will keep trying until they succeed. They can also remove lids from jars (with their feet) even if the lid is on very tight. To be honest, these were Moluccans which are a little bigger. They seem to have photographic memories so if they see you do it, they will copy exactly. They are amazingly clever, but I will tell some other stories on another occasion. This was a lot of fun and it's great to see the bond you two have.

[@Santibag]

Popeye: "Human, here's a puzzle. I know the solution. Give it a try yoursel... Ah, seeds. There we go!"

[@cobalt1754]

8:28 "Yeet!" -Popeye, probably. Clever birb.

[@gaming_odyssey5399]

Ha Ha HA

[@kenzieberumen3578]

💀 he really threw it

[@markcahalan5698]

Forget Terminator and Skynet, Angus over here is training our avian overlords I remember hearing about a bird that couldn't crack the nuts it wanted, so it would drop them in the street for cars to do it. Then it would wait for the light to turn red and go get them

[@catkook543]

I think those were crows

[@CyborgRowlet]

Why not combine both the overlords?

[@RamiSlicer]

@@catkook543 Yeah, crows are super intelligent too, there's some near my house that I've made friends with. They'll sometimes come over to my yard to get seeds and flap around in the fountain and it's pretty funny to watch lol.

[@catkook543]

@@RamiSlicer gotta say, that does sound super adorable

[@hexasquid]

Puzzle Idea: Maybe you could have multiple disks which can be rotated. Each of them has a circular hole in it so only when they are rotated the right way the seeds can fall through the holes.

[@tiberiusarrrgh2911]

Nice one! There are a few similar on the market sold atm as the very highest level parrot IQ toys, but I think this maker could make nicer.

[@boyandaneff6071]

That's a good idea!

[@mitchib1440]

I wonder how they'd be able to manipulate that sort of thing. With a finger and thumb that would be pretty easy. But with a large beak that can only open and close, it might be more of a challenge. Would be interesting to see them handle it though!

[@adrianviola6512]

@11:59 when you want to teach him how to solve a puzzle, but instead, he learns how to manipulate you to solve his puzzle.

[@SandyCrack69]

Cool video But all I could think of , was how many times did you have to go downstairs to pick up the dowels after Popeye accidentally rolled them off the edge ?

[@MakersMuse]

He throws them off on purpose lol, so... Often

[@bravokilo1980]

Yeah, you could see that, he cleans the area so he can move on.

[@frigginresulrum]

@@MakersMuse Seems like a simple string connecting the dowels to the puzzle would have saved you some time and energy.

[@josephwodarczyk977]

@@MakersMuse what a weird looking cat.

[@boozebeard9501]

@@MakersMuse I have a Quaker parrot. First thing he does when out of his cage is go over to the coffee table and throw every coaster off the edge.

[@FishOil_]

5 years later: Can a parrot hack the computer which will allow it to order seeds online?

[@tiberiusarrrgh2911]

Look up Parrots Ordering Via Alexa

[@k.vn.k]

Too late, they already knew these girls siri, alexa, cortana, bixley…

[@Linkman-fm2in]

@@tiberiusarrrgh2911 What! LOL

[@tiberiusarrrgh2911]

@@Linkman-fm2in Yup, it's seriously a thing. Parrots adding to Alexa shopping lists especially, I had one parrot training client come home to find 215 things added to her 3 item shopping list, all strawberries or strawberry derivative, lol. Utterly hilarious, less hilarious for folk who loaded their credit card details and whose birds make orders with the help of Alexa.

[@UnknownZ-nf7th]

2 MONTHS LATER PARROT SCAMMED ALL PEOPLES SO HE HAS LIFE TIME SEEDS

[@BillieRuben]

Ahh!! Popeye! 😍 I love this series so much Angus! Watching now! 😁

[@MakersMuse]

I think he likes it too considering how much attention we give him lol!

[@BillieRuben]

awww, he's so cute when he's frustrated! It's so cool watching him learn from you! and OMG the shirt is adorable!

[@BillieRuben]

@@MakersMuse haha! I'm sure he does! :D I wonder if the lorries or magpies around me would like to play... I want some bird friends now! haha

[@kawaii2525]

This is making decades of cognitive animal behavioural science main stream and accessible. Excellent work! I hope a few cognitive animal researchers reach out to you and y’all can collab together on a cool and challenging design!

[@symbolotali]

This is so great because knowing the birds are destructive maybe enough people putting out puzzles in a neighborhood can be entertaining enough that they're distracted from wrecking buildings and such haha

[@chrisj4570g]

13:24 of happiness in an otherwise dumpster fire of a year. Most excellent! And let’s not be confused on who is training who...

[@pingwenhung8327]

In the near future : Can this cute Cockatoo Drive this car?

[@sethphillips4779]

I've been introducing puzzles to my African Grey- i've found that parrots love knots, and have been working on a puzzle involving undoing leather knots with great effect, you should try it!

[@mikkelnpetersen]

Reminds me of someone who made (I belive it was crows) solve puzzles, each new puzzle was based off the previous ones, if they were unable to solve the previous one, they were unable to solve the new one, and they only showed how to solve the first one, to show them "solve the puzzle, get food". Some of them were like yours, pull out a stick or push a lever, but they also made "pull this sting, a long way" and "press buttons in order" and such. They (the researchers) were able to get them to do 8 different puzzle "links" (as "links in a chain, of puzzles"), before they determined that the puzzle were too much hazzle, compared to the amount of food they got, only when they got a bigger amount of food from solving it all, did they do more than 8 "links". I really showed that "not all birds, are birdbrains".

[@no_peace]

I think the fact that he doesn't follow the order is the most interesting thing about this. He knows two things have to happen, it's not just that he's performing a ritual or chain of events

[@coffeemeup8729]

The introduction of the lever puzzle went exactly as expected 😂

[@maartenvandenberge7116]

id love to see one that combines the dowels and levers, and maybe some dowels restricted in what way they move, so he has to push em

[@aditya95sriram]

Absolutely loving this series. Keep 'em comin! Also, 8:27 - Dowel! Be gone!

[@efethecaptain6]

10:02 "Damn, this cursed machine again. I'm out." _walks away_

[@MsNoPixel]

The look of shock on his face when he tried to initially pull levers like they were the dowels & it didn’t instantly work was honestly hilarious.

[@darksider63]

Dr. Ellie Sattler: But the pegs are electrified though, right? Maker's Muse: That's right, but they never attack the same place twice. They were testing the puzzles for weaknesses, systematically. They remember.

[@klinky]

I didn't know Angus Muldoon ran Maker's Muse...

[@Girvo747]

Clever boy...

[@tiberiusarrrgh2911]

@Maker'sMuse I adore this! Parrot Behaviorist and Avian Assistance Animal (seizure Alert and medical alerts etc) trainer based in Perth here, I'm currently working with a rare hybrid half Sulfer Crest, half Corella. Please do more of these!! And please don't forget to feed Popeye, he now relies on you as a partial high value food source!!! Sending you best wishes! Hugs!!!

[@octodionis]

Is there a way of incorporating electronics into this puzzle? Like having him press buttons, flip switches or rotate an encoder or something? (In a parrot-safe way of course)

[@rohitdhende9969]

There are less content creator on KZbin I repeat the worth content... I love your content too much... It is very worth and satisfying to watch

[@icenesiswayons9962]

I have a sun conure and built a parthenon type puzzle with wooden dowels for columns and a huge variety of treats in the center. It took him all of 1 & half days to chew open 3 of the columns to access the treats. Also built a treasure chest from polycarbonate with two keys to access in order. Took him five minutes to open, so I changed the oder to open. Then took 15 minutes. These birds have a mental ability not much unlike a primate or porpoise. Amazing abilities working there!

[@smhaseeb]

KZbin recommended me this again even though i already watched it when it was released, but i will watch again. 🤗

[@Dubanx]

I love how he removes the extra dowels after he's done eating for fun. Very too-like behavior.

[@JohnTrustworthy]

You actually taught him that he needs to work with you in order to solve the puzzle :D

[@pratibhaaa7265]

Awww What a smart birdie Isn't he so cute

[@johnvender]

We were very lucky, for a couple of months a sulphur crested cockatoo family spent their nights in a tree just outside out place in inner Sydney, magic to see them arrive there early evening and sit there happy till bedtime for both me and them :)

[@BunnaySango]

I wont lie to you I watch for the Cocatoo content

[@Review3d]

I always enjoy your content, but initially wasn't particularly interested in this video. However, I'm glad to say I ended up thoroughly enjoying it. I'm also quite jealous that you have such beautiful wild birds right on your balcony.

[@michal_king478]

i just love how he holds the pieces of apple like a human holding a snickers bar 😆

[@MegaPerson012345]

Dang I think people would buy these puzzles for their pet parrots. What a great toy that encourages learning.

[@NicleT]

This video made me very happy. Thanks for sharing this wonderful _dialogue_ with Popey!

[@florflores6615]

It's like if you were to solve a puzzle to get your favorite snack, and the puzzle jams on you and you can't do anything about it-

[@HowIamDriving]

There's maybe another problem: When he works with his beak it's hard for him to watch the mechanics working. In contrast to humans, dogs, cats. They can place a paw and watch from a more distand view.

[@xRAINxOFxBLOODx]

Yeah, I noticed that when he does something with the puzzle, he tends to pause to turn his head, probably so he can get a better look. Maybe buttons for him to step on, or having levers to the side would be a good idea?

[@HowIamDriving]

@@xRAINxOFxBLOODx It shoudn't be too abstract. If the wooden sticks wrere longer , this might be helpful enough. He can grab them at the distand end while looking to the mechanics. It's maybe a better view for him.

[@chainz186]

He only has one eye :( he has to turn his head to see things he cant while working on it. Other birds with Full vision would try longer due to a better vision. Popeye maybe has a feeling he is missing something due to his lost eye

[@Helen-cs2zx]

@@chainz186 What do you mean? I think he has two eyes

[@chainz186]

@@Helen-cs2zx angus himself says he has a f'd up vision. And there is a part 1 video as well maybe he described it there. And why would angus make merch of popeye with 1 crossed out eye if he had 2 eyes?

[@ReubenAStern]

10:34 it's easy to tell when a Cockatoo is pissed off!

[@vbag42]

9:55 he goes straight for the second lever cuz he remember that it was the last thing he did to get the food last time. Going for the easiest way first, that's smart.

[@glowingforthe1654]

I really like experiments like this, it's mostly harmless and both parties are getting intellectual stimulation