Cockatoo seems convinced she's a dinosaur

[@lizzieborden9302]

"It's like a soul being in the room, is so vibrant" bird:"raaaaaaahhhhhhhhh"

[@shaamtehd]

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[@indrafides2648]

Bro i thought the same thing

[@craftedeyecandies]

Lmbo! The bird is doin too much in the house....

[@Fyourhandle]

😂😂

[@keving9233]

🤣

[@waxwinged_hound]

Wow when you talked about how sensitive she is to rejection and of course there's all that very clear self harm (the plucking), I just felt so strongly for her. I am exactly the same way, I'm covered in scars and the slightest hint of rejection or abandonment will put me into panic mode. Seeing Jersey made me feel like I'm not alone, and has given me a bit of faith that there are people out there that ARE understanding and accommodating about that kind of situation. Faith in humanity restored a little bit.

[@mysteryloaf]

Thinking good and supportive thoughts for you, and hoping some of Jersey's indomitable spirit rubbed off on you. Take care.

[@chiguireespacialespecial]

[@xyz7572]

I know this comment is a year old, but I just want to tell you that there is help for this if you want it! There’s a medication called “lamotrigin” which is a mood stabiliser, which helps against these sorts of sudden extreme emotional dips so you can feel more comfortable and safe in your own emotional well-being. At first it can make you feel almost apathetic (because you’re used to such big mood swings, so removing them feels shocking to the body), but once you get used to it it really helps your over-all health and mind. Perhaps it could be something worth trying? Good luck, and please take care of yourself❤

[@waxwinged_hound]

@@xyz7572 I've been on lamotrigine for most of my life, actually. It has helped, just... not enough to function as well as I would like.

[@graphitetailgrace3870]

"She's a soul in the room that is so vibrant and so present." Jersey: *[TWISTED SCREAMS OF THE ANCIENT DAMNED]*

[@Phlowermom]

I laughed so hard at this I started to choke!!♡

[@omegasiarnaq]

I'm glad someone else thought this was funny 🤣

[@JasonBason]

Thats just how cockatoos are 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[@ibrahimkayikci2146]

Imagine waking up to that at 2 AM...

[@violetsb7000]

@@ibrahimkayikci2146 luckily, birds dont stay up late. they actually need to be on a pretty strict sleep schedule (12 hours a night or they may get hormonal issues) and as long as theyre in a dark room they wont make a peep :)

[@elizabetheaton3882]

Jersey is a really special birdy and I'm so glad she's got such a great forever family and home where she's safe and loved. Thanks for sharing!

[@wendysickinger4172]

How intelligent is she! She is so incredible, glad she is with the right people! Great family!

[@luceatlux7087]

yeah. I'm convinced that, for an animal to develop some of the more advanced social traits, they must have owners who are open minded, dynamic, emotionally intelligent individuals who cultivate that development.

[@thomask5434]

am i the only one seeing that she has lost all the feathers on her body? That is a clear sign for a (mental) illness and stress or even worse "Cockatoo Feather Loss".

[@rreevesb3]

Birds are very intelligent. My boy Clyde is.

[@Psittac20]

Indeed! Very intelligent, but she was right that birds shouldn't be kept indoors. I had a Conure for 10 years and if she wasn't with me she just had to be content in her cage. It's not like a dog that can go relax and self sooth or go outside for a bit, it's all or nothing.

[@Albukhshi]

"Convinced she's a dinosaur" I'm glad, because that's what she is! Anyway: glad she found a good place!

[@DowaHawkiin]

Birds are literally short-tailed feathered theropoda maniraptors!

[@nickryan3417]

@@DowaHawkiin Yep. Anybody who thinks that dinosaurs failed in any way on an evolutionary scale is very wrong... their decedents are on every continent and in every environment on the planet. The daft thinking of dinosaurs as cold blooded primitive lizards really has done so much wrong.

[@svartholstjornuson6215]

Damn, girl. When you were talking about her being sensitive to rejection, it made me so happy to hear of how considerate you are.

[@himangimalik7010]

That i felt was just overpampering

[@jujubeethatsme]

Birds are people too and should be treated with love and consideration

[@TheSuperappelflap]

bruh thats not a healthy way to treat your pets, she should treat her next boyfriend like that

[@Intelwinsbigly]

Not for any man tho

[@Jason-gg4lm]

It's an ugly ass bird

[@brianh9358]

On another video about adopting a cockatoo there was a warning. They said "Having a cockatoo is like having a toddler that never grows up, that is carrying around an airhorn, and has a can opener for hands. :)

[@delirium11]

Perfect description!

[@TheOfficialTarynTots]

My bird ( a double yellow-headed amazon) had 2 major heartbreaks in her life. She first went into a depression when my Grandma died and she didn't talk much or want much attention for a while after she passed away and ended up saying "where's Grandma" afterwards and she had never said that before. Then, years later she had a egg that dropped down to the bottom to her big cage and broke when it landed. She was so much worse when that happened. She didn't even speak for 2 weeks. That was a huge deal for her. She's one of those birds who talks almost all day especially in the morning and around dinner time and when any of the family lives or comes home. They are really sensitive animals that can feel deeply and I don't think a lot of people realize that. I'm glad Jersey has you to count on. ❤

[@elenalatici9568]

"They are really sensitive and can feel deeply and I don't think a lot of people realize that." Perfectly said, and so sad. They also choose the humans they want to connect with and it's devastating when they disappear.

[@annbounds7087]

Would love to see her in a video!

[@TheQuota2001]

bless your family, what a nice looking youtube page. But I was looking for any videos of you with your birds. I also would like to see that.

[@ShieldsSamantha]

That's why they should not be kept in captivity.

[@apricotsapricotsapricots]

Sounds like your bird has a great friend too.

[@debrakoster5124]

Kudos to your husband for bringing Jersey into your life ❤.

[@eschwarz1003]

But She (Jersey the Cockatoo) is right! She is taxonomically a dinosaur. Props to Marlene MCohen who gives great care to many birds so they can then display their true lovable selves

[@spiritofdixie2389]

Taxonomy is largely based on the Communistic doctrine of Marxism which is a mixture of Darwinism and Nietzscheism. It is Luciferian in origin and has no place in the sciences or anywhere else for that matter! The God of this universe created Mammals, Reptiles, Avians, Amphibians, Fish, and all the Bugs of Earth separate and distinct. Nothing evolved from one into another!

[@eschwarz1003]

@@spiritofdixie2389 Wow you are scientifically ignorant. Or are you being sarcastic?

[@yvaineanwell9968]

@@spiritofdixie2389 How sad to believe in magic and faerie tales in this day and age. I'm actually surprised you know how to use a computer. Aren't you afraid that being able to convey information across the globe instantaneously is ~witchcraft~?

[@pokemon05100]

@@eschwarz1003 Look at their username. They're either a troll or they're a traitor to the union.

[@eschwarz1003]

@@pokemon05100 it's a tragedy how the education system has seriously failed many people in US

[@TheNewMailLady]

I’ve never been more in love than with this sweet girl right here! My goodness my heart is full. ❤️ She has the best momma and dad ever and she knows it! 😊😊😊

[@joannahelmer5637]

I think she looks so cute in her little sweater. I love how her personality is so outgoing. Thank you for being awesome Peace and love to you and your family 🧡🖤

[@fedrickowen3519]

Hello 😊 Joanna How are you doing today??

[@thisbigblacdingdang6135]

Exactly 😊

[@Jason-gg4lm]

She looks like a robot in the sweater

[@GGangStalker]

Hey, what the hell is up with the hearts' colors?

[@BugoutBangerz]

@@GGangStalker ong bro 😳

[@afon6914]

"You stole a donut?!" *nods happily* SO CUUUUUUUUUUUUUTEEEEEEEEEEE AAAAAAAAA~

[@blt4239]

Cockatoos, parrots in general, can be so much fun. And yes, they are sensitive and need attention. I tell people who think they want a parrot -- don't get one, but if they insist, give the bird the same amount of attention @ the beginning as you will months later. Parrots are high maintenance and require a lifetime of commitment. Jersey is adorable and it's because you give her everything she needs.

[@machshfive]

I'm so glad for the internet, I don't think I could ever own a bird, but I loooove watching videos of chatty birds

[@SuperNormalMan]

Unfortunately, I don't have time to take care of a pet. :(

[@TZ2OurLittleDogToo]

@@SuperNormalMan it's good to realize that. Hopefully you can be a part time support person in some pet's life at some point, there are always rescue groups that need support and donations. This is a great way to fulfill your need for a pet. and of course, I bet you appreciate every friend's pet you come in contact with! The commitment to properly caring for a parrot is like having a toddler for 70 yrs, and most people should realize they are not up to the task. This parrot mom and dad truly seem exceptional.

[@machshfive]

@@SuperNormalMan yeah kudos for realizing that, my dog is on vacation with my parents and I've been alone for about 2 weeks and have been binging so much puppy videos lmao.

[@markpeters9332]

Jersey is not a parrot but a cockatoo

[@crazylittleangel]

We had an umbrella cockatoo when I was a kid - we'd open her cage, and she'd climb out, up the stairs & climb into my parents bed so she could have cuddles with my dad in the morning 😄 She also hated everyone but him, and would reach out with her feet to pull you closer just so she could bite you 😅 Miss you Lily!!

[@ominous27]

I know the feeling. my moms bird bit my lip the first time I met her, almost pierced my lip lol

[@gothic_oma]

Marlene has rescued and fostered so many birds. The wonderful thing is that their cages are only for sleeping. Otherwise they get to roam a large house with so many perches that look like trees with toys everywhere. Sometimes they get to go outside but only with supervision. It's a wonderful bird sanctuary home.

[@mehere8038]

Some birds like their cages though, especially rescues. My cage is on big wheels, with handles on each end to make it easy to move around, cause the cage is constantly moving from room to room, into my bedroom, into my living room, into my kitchen, outside onto my enclosed veranda, outside fully to chat with the wild birds etc etc. I keep the 2 little doors on the end open permanently & have toys & treats on the roof, but mine still spend the vast majority of their time inside it, cause that's where they feel safe, after a decade of abuse before coming to live with me. I have perches all around too btw, a great big tree that's stuck through a milk crate to hold it steady, cause it's so big, various smaller ones & even perches screwed into my walls, after one of mine decided to fly into the kitchen, where I was, after I'd left them in the bedroom. He landed on the cooktop, luckily it wasn't on, but I put the perches on the wall after that in case it ever happened again, to give him somewhere safe to land. He's been moulting for months though & refusing to fly, so yet to use them, but even once the moult is over, he's still not really going to leave his cage, cause he just doesn't want to

[@gothic_oma]

@@mehere8038 Aw, thank you for sharing your story. So happy he's with you now! Cages should be a place where they can feel safe and have access to any time. Marlene's birds will go back to their cages sometimes during the day just to chill, eat, play with toys, etc. 💛

[@mehere8038]

​@@gothic_oma yeh, that's the key thing, giving them access to it if they need it. tbh, this is the first time I've ever had a cage for an animal. I've had budgies before & rabbits & others & never had a "cage". They've always had their own mats/areas that were exclusively theirs, so they had a safe space, but they never needed a cage. My current ones REALLY need their cage though to feel safe. They are getting better, they will play on the floor of the cage now (when I'm right next to them, if I leave the room they won't), not just sit up as high as they can in it, so hopefully one day they'll actually use perches & be willing to move rooms on my shoulder or similar. Is a LONG process with abused birds I'm learning 😢

[@gothic_oma]

@@mehere8038 Definitely a long process. 💛

[@nadiamccall4311]

question: is there little poop pellets everywhere? I heard birds have to poop a lot. I wonder how much cleaning she has to do (or her maid, let's be real here.) I wondered this the whole time watching this adorable video, what about the POOOOP

[@andrearenee7845]

I think your bird is spreading her wings, even though they are clipped. Lessons learned. I owned two of them in an NYC Apartment for a few years. Wow, no words. Total adventure. They cry a long time when people leave her.

[@marianne57]

She’s adorable and I’m so glad she is in her loving forever family’s home. ❤️

[@shaamtehd]

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[@LarryLaird-eb8rp]

Jersey is precious and thanks for being kind to her and they are very intelligent way more than humans are 😊

[@shelleyoxenhorn833]

This lady really understands.

[@rleewall7919]

33 years with a cuddle machine umbrella cockatoo. I agree. Never should be a pet. They deserve so much more. We work hard to make sure our little guy is as fulfilled, enriched, and loved as we can.

[@paulaharrisbaca4851]

Jersey is kind of like an avian ferret. The curiosity and playfulness and energy....the ability to crack people up....I never laughed so hard as I did when I had ferrets.

[@nadiamccall4311]

aw I heard ferrets are fun and like otters on land -- adorable and playful! Is it true they emit a kind of smelly oil though? Like a natural odor? Not sure if I could deal with that even though I love what I've seen of ferrets.

[@Janeintheok]

@@nadiamccall4311 I used wood pellets in my ferret's litter box and some on the floor of his cage. His musky smell is no longer an issue 👍🏽

[@ed7519]

@@nadiamccall4311 Yes, ferrets have a strong smell, even when they are de-scented. Not for me!

[@lyndadeleon6794]

God Bless this Beautiful Woman !!!! I thank her for loving these Beautiful Intelligent Birds !!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@robertbeining141]

She is beautiful. Bless her sweet dear loving heart. All she wants is love. So glad she has her parents.

[@leighflorkevich9916]

Jersey is amazing and Marlene and George are the best parrot parents ever! Everyone needs to check out Marlene's channel to learn about these beautiful birds.

[@SayHelloToOblivion]

I’m so glad these types of videos exist to help people realize how animals can feel emotions like we do. We are their protectors. Jersey is such a sweet soul. 🥰

[@mauricetucker8535]

Jersey is GREAT ! She has family and lots of love ! Thanks for caring and sharing ! Everyone needs someone !

[@LostHorizon52]

Jersey is absolutely adorable, in every way. I am so very happy she is with a family who appreciates her special gifts and is so loving and protective of her. Much love to Jersey and her amazing family 💞💞💞💞

[@TieDyeVikki]

Hi Debbie! See, I see you everywhere! Do you watch Marlene's channel too? It's a good one, she has something like 12 birds. Vinny, her pink galah cockatoo, is somehow unbelievably advanced, like he should be studied. He's truly a conversational parrot, in fact I don't think he does mimicry at all. But he's very hard to understand and it mostly sounds like gibberish until you watch him a while and get used to him. But maybe you already know all about the box loving little gangsta.....

[@LostHorizon52]

@@TieDyeVikki Hi Vikki 🥰 What is the name of that channel ? Sounds like a wonderful one !

[@TieDyeVikki]

@@LostHorizon52 Channel name is Marlene McCohen. All her birds are rescues of some sort ("adopt, don't shop"), and she takes such good care of them and gives them a wonderful life. Her motto is "Engaged, Not Caged". I mean, they do all have cages for sleeping at night (except one), but otherwise they're usually free. Her birds are all quite entertaining, and like I said before, Vinny is an enigma. Her channel is a mixture of entertainment and education, and she knows how to produce a video. She comes from a very close and comical family, and they are a riot to watch together, and her friends too. She doesn't upload as regularly as she used to, but there's tons of material there... enjoy! :)

[@LostHorizon52]

@@TieDyeVikki Thanks so much, Vikki, I will definitely check her channel out, sounds wonderful 🥰

[@TieDyeVikki]

@@LostHorizon52 About 7 uploads back, there's a very short video of Vinny talking to Marlene about the weather... that one will give you a good idea of how he talks and the kinds of exchanges he has with people... and be sure to read the video description too. Also, if you go to her Community page, several entries back is a wise quote by Vinny... I think it's from an old video, because it sounds familiar to me.

[@fe4rlexxv249]

Who would ever put down this bird. I hope no one would ever reject her. She is just so beautiful inside and out

[@evilhomer91]

Taking care of her sounds so exhausting, I’m glad she found such an energetic and kind parent.

[@redbarchetta8782]

'For decor' Some people are shallow. I am glad you got her.

[@godard17]

some people belong in jail for animal cruelty.

[@Buna2808]

“YOU STOLE A DONUT?” *nods*

[@what-eh7km]

I’m so happy that you are helping Jersey. She is so cute! I hope that all the feathers grow back. ☺️

[@nataliekolenic4352]

Jersey is beautiful..and smart..and intelligent..and no, Jersey does not want to be a president, she would pluck all her feathers out from stress and frustration ❤❤🕊🕊🙂🙂

[@carolinetapia8568]

🤣🤣👍🏻❤️🤣

[@roybarron5289]

But I bet she wouldn't do any worse than the one's in there now

[@nataliekolenic4352]

@@roybarron5289 she'll be a genius compared to potato 🥔we have now🤬🤬🤬

[@GRosa250]

@@nataliekolenic4352 I bet she wouldn’t try to overthrow the capital like the deranged cult members of the previous president

[@GRosa250]

@@roybarron5289 maybe you should focus on learning to write in proper English

[@lesliel.6260]

Awwww......what a wonderful bird, she's got so much personality, I love Jersey!

[@erink695]

Shes beautiful! I had a bird who plucked itself bald. So I tried taking seed and raw egg and honey mixed it baked it on 300 in cupcake tins. Rocky loved it and low and behold....all feathers grew back and then...laid an egg. Rocky was a Rockette. Who knew!🥰

[@rocker-barrel4786]

Aww lil rocket :)

[@fvrrljr]

💖

[@fvrrljr]

@@rocker-barrel4786

[@HelenaBKay]

Birds eat eggs?

[@miss-asketches5284]

@@HelenaBKay They will in the wild too. Not very often, but, they will rob the nests of other birds if hungry enough.

[@robinsydney140]

Your video made me happy because I see that there are people who know that birds are so intelligent, especially from the parrot family. And, to know that there are people who treat them like you, play with them, talk to them, feed their need for scritches and love. Thank you, dear Marlene, thank you for loving these awesome, gorgeous animals that birds are!!!!! 💝

[@cutejapanesecatsandanimals5338]

A long time ago, I knew someone who had a cockatiel, and I think that was the first moment I saw a cockatiel. I loved the way they pecked at their favorite boxes with their beaks, it was so cute. Up until then, I thought I wanted to get a parrot that was good at talking, like a cockatoo. However, the more I saw and learned about cockatiels, the more cute they became. The charm of the cockatiel is that they are sweet and gentle. They are very friendly to people. If you bring your hand to them, they will bow their heads and urge you to "scratch me. When they are out of their cage, they tend to relax by their owner's side rather than play. They just want to be with their owners! I've been living with such a lovely cockatiel for a long time now.

[@cutejapanesecatsandanimals5338]

[@AnnaVictrix]

I love cockatiels! They are so amazing and so sweet, really.

[@GeoGamerArtistVlogger]

My 'tiel is a sweetie most of the time, but when it comes to clipping nails, he is determined to make people bleed.

[@kiwisweetheart71]

Mama to 5 crazy, gorgeous cockatiels. I love them all, even when they are cheeky ratbags.

[@aegrotattoo9018]

'kept outside with another bird for decor' . Our rescue umbrella cockatoo was tortured for some time with that life. Unlike this one, he was pretty psycho and did a lot of serious biting. Glad that Jersey had that preempted, as she seems so sweet, the silly wee feather-picker.

[@ryuuthefrog3775]

I have never heard of somebody doing that before. I'm disgusted :(

[@Arylwren1]

my boy Ernie, a red lored amazon, was treated much the same way by 2 of the 3 owners he had before I got him. It took me a very very long time to have him trust me in any meaningful way. I have scars on my hands, feet and face from him, but he now like to cuddle up on my shoulder. He has his bad days, but for the most part he's an amazing little creature. Couldn't image not having him over the last 15 years.

[@mehere8038]

my little lorikeet girl was kept in a cage a couple of cms longer than her body for a decade. She didn't bite on arrival though, had "learned helplessness", much like circus elephants that don't try to escape or resist, her spirit was broken & she just did whatever she was made to, then rocked & plucked & cried when she got back to her cage. My boy (both rescued from the same home) came with gloves for changing his food & water, cause he'd bite badly. His only interaction with anyone was biting when his food was done. His cage was a little larger, but not much, he was in a better emotional state though, due to defending himself with the biting. Both are in the same cage now & gradually learning to be birds again & to interact with each other. My girl does now bite, which is great! She screams at me & if I don't stop whatever it is, she bites me. I love her being asserting like that & feeling confident enough to bite me :) My boy no longer bites, he feels safe now :) Still does occasionally when I'm doing stuff in the cage, but easy to predict & avoid. The fun one is when my girl decides I'm not allowed to put my hand in the cage to give them food & screams about it, causing my boy to jump in & defend the cage too, at her request lol. When that happens I've got beaks from all directions!!!!!!! Overall though, my boy's fine now & if he's in a bad mood, I just stick some yogurt on my hand & he licks instead of biting :) My girl also bites me if I make any mistakes eg if my hand slightly slips while doing step up training, or if I DARE try to move my hand while she's on it during step up training. If I do that I get a tirade of abuse from her, along with the biting & then ongoing biting my hand if I try to put it anywhere near her for step up training again for the next week lol She is very cute though & just finding herself & figuring out how to feel safe :) Saddest thing of all is my boy says "I love you" over & over, anytime he's stressed or scared 😢Makes me wonder what happened in his former life that hearing "I love you" was something to associate with fear & stress

[@IrieAllDay88]

@@mehere8038 So glad they have you now.

[@mehere8038]

​@@IrieAllDay88 thanks :) I'm glad they're with me now too! I got them when their owner died & relatives were going to ship them off to any pet shop that would take them, so I said I'd take them instead & very glad I did! I hate to think what would have become of them if that had happened, especially my little girl! Boy probably would have ended up in an outdoor aviary somewhere & been ok (I would hope anyway) but likely they would have been split up & I hate to think what would have happened to my little girl if that had occurred! She relies on the boy SO much to feel safe My order of $170 worth of food & toys arrived for them today. Ouch on my wallet & their response - squawking at me to get out & stop changing their cage by adding new goodies lol They're managing to tolerate 1 new toy inside their cage though, had it on the roof of the cage with them for a few hours to get used to it, now it's hanging under a full smart toy treat wheel, so as to counter the scary factor with the awesome factor in that section of the cage, so no freak out's over it, happy to go near it, I just need to be patient in waiting for them to actually use it though & in waiting to add any of the other new toys. 1 day to reach the point where something new can be inside the cage is actually really good with these 2 though, sign of great progress :-) (plus it's a good toy I think, natural design, so not too scary, even thought it's nice & colourful)

[@margeryfranko1850]

Jersey is so awesome. So glad she has her forever family 💜🙏🏾😍✨🎉🦜🕊

[@rectify2003]

Adorable Jersey and an amazing family that don’t make her feel rejected You are all so loved 😍🙏

[@JeiHeirumaru]

Jersey is a BLAST. I love her and Vinny

[@ekanang7550]

The best in this video, was the expression, that birds should not be in cages, should not be inside homes at all. Very, Very true. Humans want to humanize them and use them only as toy, even if it looks like “love”.

[@rebeccaarellano4771]

I'm basically a "dog person" where the majority of my pets have been dogs. However I've been catching videos of two ladies, w/this one included, who've shown me the proper way of how these beautiful birds are to be treated. Thank you so much, young lady. You inform w/such detail and understanding.

[@AzlianaLyana]

Jersey is one of kind cockatoo! Unique personality👆💖👍🥰

[@flamestergirl]

No all cockatoo's are like that if given the attention to bring out their personality, I see flocks of them everyday!

[@paula7726]

I am so glad to hear you say they should not be pets! They deserve so much better. But because there are so many already in North America I'm so grateful for people like you who take them on with knowledge & patience. Bless all the Bird lovers 🙏

[@rpittillo]

Jersey is amazing! So happy he brought her home to you. Your now hubby knew that Jersey would nail his spot in your life, lol. ♥️🦜🤗

[@birdman4854]

Ya a lot of people have no idea how smart and fun birds are. They each have their own unique personality. They are earths Angels. Thursday my female budgie died. Her name was Kingy and i had her for 8 years. She was a little tiny albino budge blind in one eye but the most awesome bird. 🕊

[@BIgDaddyJ62]

OMG! I've only ever fleetingly thought of having a bird as a pet but if I could have a bird like Jersey, I would do it in a heartbeat!

[@bbikermama]

Check your local spca and don’t buy!!

[@mehere8038]

Well there are bird rescue organisations/sanctuaries with lots of birds like Jersey desperate for a new home. Birds are the most surrendered pet in America 😢 You should consider if you really have the skills & commitment to a bird before taking one on, but a bird rescue will go through that with you, so that should be your first port of call if you want to pursue this further. They are amazing pets, but a LOT of work too!

[@dragoncubes1074]

@@bbikermama A rescue bird can be a tough ride if you've never had one before. They don't forget. Go to a breeder and buy from someone who knows and loves the breed you've chosen. And don't choose a bird for how it looks--check out the breeds, and get one that's suited to your lifestyle. Some tolerate being alone better than others, and some need more than just birdseed and greens every day.

[@mehere8038]

@@dragoncubes1074 SOME rescues can be a "tough ride" yes, but not all! We're talking about pets with a 100 year life expectancy, plenty end up at rescues because their beloved owner has gone into a nursing home or died & the bird still has 30-50 years life expectancy left & is highly trained & an amazing pet with absolutely no emotional issues whatsoever. Also, rescues have a range of species, so they can give advice on all of them & suit species to person, whereas breeders will just recommend whatever they breed

[@dragoncubes1074]

@@mehere8038 True. I will have to find a home for my beloved parrot, since he's 10 and I'm not going to live 90 more years.

[@zwastiunburzy3688]

Birds, especially all in the parrot family, and some in the predatory raptor family, are sentient beings that have a range of emotions and thought processes, just as we do. Not only that, they truly have a wicked sense of humour, and genuinely feel mirth and elevated feelings of love and compassion. Our family, when we moved into the house my father built, back in the sixties, "inherited" a beautiful pink and grey Galah. She was 50 years old when we took her in, and she lived a further 35 very happy years. The amount of joy that beautiful creature brought to the family was contagious, and I'm not ashamed to admit that this 61 year old tattooed, fugly biker cried like a little girl when I got the news that she'd gone, peacefully in her sleep. I actually surprised myself, up until that point, I didn't think I had the ability to cry. Boy, was I wrong.

[@trinity2145]

I just love Jersey. When I get one, I truly hope she is as fun as Jersey. 🦋💙 they all seem to have a fun personality, you just got to have the time and love for them. 💗

[@mariach46]

Jersey is in the perfect place for a special bird. So glad she's got the perfect parents.

[@naturelove7398]

Jersey has a great personality and is in the best Family she can have. God bless you all!🥰🙏

[@nataliebedics6993]

It's so awesome how much you love and take care of Jersey. My husband and I were the same way with our dog. God bless!! ❤❤

[@galekelsey224]

Wow!!! She's incredible!!! I've never seen a bird so in tune with her people. I wish she would get her feathers back, though. You've done a terrific job with her. Thanks!!! ☺🐦😍

[@bubblesbutterfly1235]

Thanks so much for bringing her story to us!!! I needed this so much!!! All animals on this earth are such a blessing to us! We need to be a blessing for them💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@judem1359]

She is so lovely. We have a flock of wild sulphide-crested cockatoos (roughly 200) that are native to Australia and they are amazing. They are so clever and loud!!!!! We love them!!!💜

[@judem1359]

@@daviddou1408 nothing like autocorrect having delusions of grandeur and choosing words for you…. 😁

[@wandamateo1752]

I appreciate you telling everyone birds belong in nature and not in cages. It boils me to see animals that belong in the wild trapped by some humans some who only keep them for a while and even abuse them while in their care. It bugs the hell out of me. Thank you for loving her as much as you do and I pray you keep her always.💖💖

[@PrinceHeru]

‘Its like a soul in the room that is so vibrant and so present’ Cockatoo: *Banish Screech* Me: what a cute bird.

[@BunnyQueen97]

It sounds like Jersey needs someone who knows her back and forth, up and down, to keep her emotionally healthy and happy. Thank GOD she met this woman who loves her so much

[@Nikki-tr6nk]

She is lucky to be loved and taken care of, I love that she plays with the owners and the way she interacts. Will her feathers ever come back? 😔

[@jasonj5862]

Marlene has a KZbin channel and Jersey is in most videos. Unfortunately no matter how many ways she's tried, she can't get Jersey to stop plucking.

[@dragoncubes1074]

Once the follicle has been damaged, the feather can't grow back. It'll try a few times, then quit. I have an eclectus parrot who is the love of my life (aside from my husband, of course) and he's plucked himself nearly naked due to pain he experienced after swallowing bits of foam from an old sofa. My boy has a full tail, and the outside of his wings are good, but the underside is plucked back to showing the bones, like this bird. He still has his fluffy green head, too. And he can fly. He's also a smart bird, and is so much fun. He can talk, and knows what words will get him what he wants. I consider myself blessed to have the love of a bird, a real wild and undomesticated animal. My dinosaur.

[@Nikki-tr6nk]

@Dragoncubes I'm sorry for your little baby, When I see them with plucked feathers I feel really bad cause it seems they suffer not being in their natural state, they need particular protection but what comforts me is the warmth, affection and the good care they receive from their human parents. Wish them all a beautiful and happy life! 🥰

[@dragoncubes1074]

@@Nikki-tr6nk I feel the same way. I love my boy, but I often wonder if he'd be happier if he'd hatched in a tree somewhere wild, and not in an aviary. I try to care for him with the same love and care I feel he deserves every day. He will always be my loverboy.

[@michele4356]

She is so sweet glad she's with you her Mom❤️😘🥰

[@sabush50]

I have a green cheek conure. His name is chubby. I love him more than my own children. I never have him in a cage. He goes on top of his cage to eat and that’s it. He flys around and sits on top of the door or my cupboard doors. He is full of life.

[@mauricetucker8535]

Jersey is so cool ! She found family and loves it ! Thanks for caring and sharing !!

[@animalwhisperer4653]

Animals are amazing this just shows how precious they are and nothing should be keeped in a cage or had limited space they these animals need to be free 🥰

[@615BlackBarbie]

Look at how she's sitting on the couch for the interview. Such a sophisticated lady! She knows how to act when there's company in the house LOL

[@janetdear6429]

Aww sweet she's gorgeous, bless you for saving her, great video thanks 💖😁

[@johnbuschman8815]

She is fantastic!, THANK YOU so much for loving this amazing birdie!!! She deserves all the love she can get!! Joannie

[@Liuhuayue]

"My boyfriend at the time" "He was probably trying to prove his future with me and my love for birds" "We're married now" "I love her" Lovely ending.

[@GeoBeatsAnimals]

Thanks for watching!

[@cyc7lops]

@@GeoBeatsAnimals BEWARE: These birds have extremely powerful beaks. You can bond with a bird and exchange kisses for 20 years, and then one day for no particular reason it grabs your nose or lips and twists them off and you're left with an emergency injury and a life-altering deformity. It has happened before, and it can happen at any time. People need to stop kissing these birds, including parrots, etc. And GeoBeats should edit out the kissing portions of these videos and also put a warning label on them.

[@tamigray7717]

About them doing that well, it's unlikely and is rarely done. They will probably only do that if they don't trust you or more.

[@adalouellis5706]

What a beautiful woman with her own beautiful soul!! To love this bird so unconditionally is joyus to see. Jersey is amazing to be sure. Cockatoo's have their differing personalities but she's got tons! I love Geobeats uploads on animals & birds. Very positive and upbeat. Thank you

[@animalwhisperer4653]

I totally admire what you are doing you gives these animals a new light and to be wild and free keep up the good work 🥰👍🏻

[@karenhearne]

I started learning about these amazing creatures when my son had neighbors that didn’t seem to take the time to interact with this bird. I wish I’d know how incredible they are. If I was so old I’d adopt one Love you JERSEY

[@crystalphillips696]

She is a gem.

[@crystalheart9]

Bless her little heart she is so precious.

[@happykt]

I'm glad they're taking care of this neurotic bird. I also dearly wish people didn't keep parrots as pets. They should be with their own kind and they wouldn't have all these mental problems.

[@M_SC]

Even the video agreed

[@walllyisbestbird5227]

frankly i think that if parrots are owned at all that you should need a permit, which can only be earned through a year of hands-on experience with the species at zoos/rescues, classes, and a bunch of other stuff. that would discourage impulse buying and give people time to really think if they'd be able to care for this creature for its whole lifespan

[@jeanneparisot237]

Sadly, you can not just release them like that into the wild. They will dying in a couple of days. They do not know how to behave in the wild, if they are born and raised in captivity with humans care.

[@TheKeystoneChannel]

I agree, they are so sensitive and live so much longer usually, many wind up in some state of depression or become neurotic thanks to humans

[@tamigray7717]

I think if you have a parrot you should get two. Haven't owned one myself though.

[@mandilake9227]

I had a cockatoo just like her! Sadly she was recently stolen, but I always look back at her videos and miss the way she would carry on like that! I miss my sweet Sasha every day. Thanks for sharing this bittersweet video! To anyone reading this, if you have any info on a cockatoo named Sasha last seen in California wearing a leg band with worn inscription BW AZ 21 PLEASE reply to this comment. I miss and love you Sasha, wherever you are 💔

[@voyaristika5673]

Living with Jersey really is like living with another person. She's a good girl. ❤

[@sheilabush7066]

She is beautiful and I’m glad she has the two of you to love her.

[@brittanyburgess9281]

I love Marlene and Jersey is my fav bird of here. They need to do a video of Vinny too because he’s an evil genius

[@HaunaMyKiki]

Vinny is _certainly_ deserving of a video of his own!

[@janledford3010]

I just found beautiful Jersey, so glad I did! I watch all the videos of the lives of these amazing birds I find. Would love to be have the joy of being a mom to one of these. I like what you said, it’s sad they are captured as they are, but it being as it is, good, loving people such as yourselves and others can make their lives very full and bring so much love into their lives. Especially if you know what your doing. The few I’ve watched on KZbin definitely do!! Buster, Barney, and now, Jersey!! And I’m sure there’s more I’ll find. And more parakeets and grays that their names escape my memory right now. My health will not allow me to have one,( and no home, tornado, seen to that) Buster’s family, mom, posted a video telling of some of the very important things about taking care of cockatoos that everyone needs to know before they ever think about getting one. The responsibility of these wonderful birds is not the easiest thing, but one that would be so rewarding. Just watching your video shows this. I’m subscribing. (And I’ll not be texting anything this long ever again…sorry!!! God bless🙏❣️❤️❤️❤️❣️

[@FurlowT]

This is why I don't get birbs anymore. I don't think I can keep up with their needs other then the basics and I know they need a LOT of attention and care. I absolutely love seeing the personalities the birbs get, but always reminds me of how much attention they need to keep from getting sad. Dogs are far easier to deal with physically and emotionally for me.

[@some_meme6707]

Chickens for me. They may not be housepets but they enjoy the backyard just fine. As stupid they can be sometimes.

[@zAvAvAz]

quite demanding these birds , they are birds of paradise, and smart and fun, great video, and yes they are a living spirit and soul

[@MoffinMouse]

"I just love her so much. She's amazing." *SCREEECH*

[@candidasmith9623]

How fortunate that you three found one another. That bird is so sweet.

[@mehere8038]

Pretty sure there's no such thing as a cockatoo that does NOT think it's a dinosaur! Pretty sure anyone who lives in Australia would agree with that after listening to a flock of these tetradactyls

[@mehere8038]

& curious, where did the dinosaur thing in the title actually come from? It's not mentioned in the video

[@mehere8038]

@김견명 The wild ones sound like what I expect a flock of tetradactyls would sound like. If you'd heard them flying over your house & screeching at full volume, you'd understand :). They're also as destructive as I imagine a flock of tetradactyls would be, probably moreso, cause they're so smart & enjoy experimenting with everything in their environment. Latest research on them is focused on how so many of them have learnt to open wheelie bins

[@mehere8038]

​@김견명 do a search for "Sulphur Crested Cockatoo call" & tell me that's not what you imagine a tetradactyl would sound like. Third result in my search is what I imagine one looking/acting like too. Those noises are just the normal background ambiance in Australia though. I was struggling in searching for a good video/search term on this, cause each time I heard it, I just automatically tuned it out & listened for other sounds & had to keep reminding myself it was the cocky I was wanting to hear lol. I've never experienced that before, very bizzare, my brain just automatically blocks that noise out & doesn't even hear it. Probably a survival instinct I guess lol we'd all go insane if we didn't block it out, given the frequency & volume

[@pokemon05100]

@김견명 Pterosaurs are not members of dinosaurs, so no, birds would not be pteradactylus or any other pterosaur species.

[@ravenwithcall8527]

@@mehere8038 Pterosaurs are not dinosaurs however are very closely related to them. Also by the way all pterosaurs are extinct now.

[@_shadow_1]

We had a bird that looks just like that one named baby. She was extremely sweet and well behaved, she acted more like a dog and was so tame that even some stranger could handle her without fear of getting injured. She would do a dog panting noise when she was really happy then raise the head crest thing and start bouncing and whistling when she thought we did something funny. They are very smart and social birds that hate to be lonely or ignored more than anything else.

[@kosys5338]

People say animals, birds and reptiles are incapable of human style emotions, they say they are incapable of having feelings or loving. I would beg to differ.

[@JB-ChildOfYah]

I’ve always dreamt of having birds. Because of Marlene, I now have 8. The way she treats and interacts with her birds, it made me realize how much I was missing in my life without them. I agree that they should be left to fly in the wild but the problem already exists so I provide them with a life as close to complete freedom as possible. They provide me with laughter, love and never ending amusement. Jersey will always be the 1st bird I fell in love with though.

[@kathyswaney4553]

Been a fan of hers for a long time ..❤

[@LadyO_333]

Beautiful little Jersey -- Bless her little heart!!

[@jetfowl]

Who wouldn't give a hungry birb a samosa!?!? Birbs like Indian food too, you know! :-P

[@snehasheka4587]

Actually it’s not good for them to eat

[@snehasheka4587]

They could get sick eating human food

[@snehasheka4587]

For that fact cats and dogs also should not eat our food only their own food but if u want you may feed them some foods after consulting your vet

[@Silver_wind_1987_]

@@snehasheka4587 there's bird safe foods they can have Marlene is incredibly smart and knows her babies.

[@snehasheka4587]

@@Silver_wind_1987_ pls read the comment i replied to i was not saying anything about marlene

[@normasouthwood3182]

You said everything right. Bless you and Jersey.

[@TheMainCore]

What a cutie! Also, birds literally ARE dinosaurs. Look it up.

[@jenny1970ist]

So sweet to see her living a great life now. When I was a young teenager and still living at home, of course, my parents decided to get a couple of exotic birds with one also being a cockatoo. When my parents first brought the cockatoo home we were all fussing about who is going to pet her first and she was getting so much attention. Unfortunately, after the honeymoon phase no one really paid any more attention to the poor cockatoo and she just sat in her cage and squawking for attention and got none! At the time I was a young teenager and didn’t really think much about it. I’m not really a fan of exotic pets. I’m so happy to see you and your family giving your pet love and attention. These birds can live for many years. They require a lot of attention and time. Please please to anyone who is thinking about getting an exotic bird like this one?? Please please rethink and keep in mind that these beautiful creatures should have never been sold to begin with. It’s a life long commitment and can be financially stressful also. Please rethink about investing in such an amazing animal. Kinda like having one of your children living at home still when they’re old!!

[@traceypotter7669]

Don't put her down or she will feel rejected. I'd be cuddling her forever! No way could I put her down and see her sad!

[@leanneforyou1]

OMG, She is just the sweetest, This made me , Smile, giggle and laugh all at the same time.

[@via7101]

“So vibrant and present” *cockatoo screams*

[@justkorbii3180]

😭😭😭

[@chandatorske6370]

What a sweetie!! Thank you for sharing!

[@jackalopeb9598]

Lady: “It’s so vibrant and so beautiful.” The Parrot: *screaming like a possessed pterodactyl on meth.*

[@justkorbii3180]

Im dyin at that