Woman Got A Mute Bird, Now He Won't "Zip It" | Cuddle Buddies

[@CuddleBuddiesChannel]

Neil said "I'll show you mute"🦜😂

[@Doggieworld3Show]

What is even mute with that child!😅😂😂❤

[@Perry-o5i]

@@CuddleBuddiesChannel will you please get rid of tsis popping sound can't, it really pisses me off and sure other people with hyperacusis or misophonia such a unnecessary god damn sound

[@PatrickSexton-g7c]

​@@Doggieworld3Show3:12 3:12 3:12 3:12

[@DefileOdds]

@@CuddleBuddiesChannel that little guy, is so adorable. Him mimicking you drinking coffee just melts my heart and you referring to him as your sidekick was the cherry on top. I had a squirrel for a little buddy for many years and I learned tiny little animal bebez are Always the best!

[@DefileOdds]

​@@PatrickSexton-g7c the head scratches IKR! That's real love right there, tiny birds are the Best!

[@Nana-pw6ix]

😂 be ready for a long journey! My beloved cockatiel lived to 32 years old. They're so funny and clever. Enjoy!

[@WendyCR72]

Lost my Zack two years ago and he lived to 25! 'Tiels are wonderful birds. ♥

[@2degucitas]

I didn't know they could live that long

[@Kris-wo4pj]

@@2degucitas yup. My grandpa had a few his lasted for 20 years each. And the ones he left behind after he died were very upset with everyone and everything for awhile. Uncle ended up having to rehome them.

[@TheEvilWithinKevin]

That's amazing!! My tiel is 13 and I hope I have him for another 20 years.

[@chadcorrie3877]

I wish I had my Sid for that long 😥 My partner got him for Valentine's❤day for me and he was so cute all white 🤍 with that whistle he would copy any whistle my partner would do and the way he would look at you with one cheeky eye👁️ on the side 😅 We had him for a couple of years and our Pitbull (Napalm) at the time knocked over his big cage when he was outside getting some sun ☀️ and he flew away 🥺 even though that was well over 12+ yrs ago, I still miss him and think of him 🩵 that's why I watch these as I love seeing 😍 other people with their cockatiels 🥰 Miss you too Napalm 🐾💙

[@diamondjim7560]

“Don’t get a dog. They are a lot of hard work, so we’ll get a bird.” Oh yeah, that will be MUCH easier. 😂😂😂

[@unrealbot3027]

@@diamondjim7560 they are indeed easier to maintain except their poop and feather dust.

[@Ilive_420]

@@unrealbot3027 I honestly disagree, it matters on the person imo. Idt rather clean up small poops that don't even smell, with a tissue, than go out every day (rain or not) to scoop up big ones.

[@unrealbot3027]

@@Ilive_420 no its not the scooping part that's the issue, its the incessant pooping everywhere (shirts, furniture, back of tv etc)

[@Dell-ol6hb]

@@Ilive_420 yea but a dog's poops are easy to pick up, little parrots like cockatiels poop constantly and all over stuff so the amount of clean up is going to be much higher and more annoying

[@lilsangarden]

🤣🤣🤣 they are harderbe it cock or hen , I'm living testimony of that

[@KatrinRuth]

He’s cute and clearly happy. What a big personality he has

[@mal2ksc]

The first realization you have being around small birds for a while is that they don't realize they're small. Their lives certainly aren't small, compared to a rat or mouse that only lives a couple years.

[@marthajean50]

The pretend coffee thing slayed me! ☕🐦

[@bebomora7391]

That’s a very happy bird!

[@firenutter1798]

Love how cute he sounds it almost sounds like he's saying peekaboo

[@Subject_Keter]

I hear the whistling and knew it was a cockatiel, i swear every cockatiel learns how to sing that song at 0:22 Nice little Birb

[@youdontknowme5969]

Septembirb!

[@David-Once]

You're right and that song is the theme from the "Andy Griffith Show", here in the U.S. They all love "Peek-A-Boo" also.

[@seachelllles]

It’s the song of its people lol

[@miraiedits]

Protect this little ray of light at all costs :) Such an adorable little soul.

[@metermaide1726]

cockatiels are so funny, defintely a fulltime job taking care of a feathery toddler xD

[@jimroberts3009]

Dinosaurs can be friendly and affectionate!

[@timmywitty1432]

Never existed….a creation of Sir Richard Owen.

[@mup_pet]

@@timmywitty1432 Does this mean you subscribe to the tinfoil hat school of 'thought'?

[@timmywitty1432]

@@mup_pet it means l don’t beLIEve in the easter bunny, santa clause or dinosaurs….all fictional characters!

[@Gimpygladiator]

​@@mup_pet I'm thinking you hit the troglodyte right on the head! Some things, liken evolutionary dead-ends, are inevitable. Likely thinks the earth is flat, too. Darwin would have studied this one closely, tin foil and all.

[@mup_pet]

@@Gimpygladiator I'd also put a *heavy* wager on whom they'd be voting for next Tuesday (assuming they're American). :p

[@nadiashami7468]

I have two of these and they are my world! Nooey and Tutui. Having them around is like having two loving, cuddly, mischievous little toddlers. 😂 Simply cannot imagine my life without them!

[@cindyaraya7317]

They truly are! I had one for over twenty years, he died last year, and I was devastated, he too was my world, along with my Guinea Pig (Female) Peaches. I only have Peaches, but they leave little paw, or as I like to call it, little feetsies, on your heart when they are gone.

[@CuddleBuddiesChannel]

How wonderful! Nooey and Tutui sound like such a joy to have around! It’s amazing how much love and laughter these little ones bring to our lives. 🐦❤️😂

[@chadcorrie3877]

​@@cindyaraya7317 Sorry for you loss 😢🙏 That would be so hard after that long and you'll never forget them and aww the lil feetsies they will always be in your heart ❤️🥰

[@nadiashami7468]

@@cindyaraya7317 I am so sorry for your loss. I cannot imagine the pain. Hope you find peace. I call those little feetsies as too.

[@nadiashami7468]

@@CuddleBuddiesChannel They are! So silly and funny. 😆

[@Gimpygladiator]

I have a blind cockateil. I'm Deaf. It's been a year and we're still getting to know each other. I've had birds around my entire life, so this isn't new, but she's so deathly afraid of everything. Baby steps forward, yes, but I'll take and encourage whatever confidence I get from her! All of my birds have been rescues, so getting to know them also comes with all the fears (and occasional spoils!) that their previous humans bestowed upon them. Wouldn't have it any other way, though! Each one is an absolute joy to know!

[@imperfectly_megan]

Same here. My husband is Deaf and I recently became mute. We have a blind Chihuahua (dog). It's kind of funny because usually my husband has to call him with his voice (because he is used to that) and I have been teaching him tactile cues for some things. But yeah it has been crazy to try and bridge this gap.

[@audreydimmel6674]

I love his little voice! What a sweetie! 🥰😘

[@SalsitaFierce90]

I love mine, they are the best birds. Got mine when I was 13..I am now 34 😅 he isn't going anywhere soon. He still flies..maybe not the best coordination anymore but he is still as vocal as ever. Loves to walk around the most.

[@carrie3390]

Sounds like you have been a wonderful pet parent, I wish you many more years with your sweet lil ray of sunshine!🥰

[@FullFrontalNerdity-e3z]

It's probably fortunate that all the big dinosaurs are extinct. Can you imagine having a happy T-rex looking in your bedroom window?

[@FullFrontalNerdity-e3z]

@TheVesselofLillianna it's when they start speaking English that things get real. If not for the food bill, it might be interesting.

[@Wicked743]

Cockatiels r the BEST! I got my first one in 2000, hand raised him. He is still here with me 24 years later. Got his wife in 2002-hand raised her - and they had 3 BEAUTIFUL clutches of babies, which I hand reared with them. Tiels can be soooo much fun!!

[@dad4ever-c90]

I think it was a cockatiel that started the RUMOR that they were much easier to care for than dogs! Afterall, dogs cannot fit into the smallest of places, let alone fly. No part of your home is truly out of the reach of Neil.

[@bigneto95]

Having 8 at home, its hard to disagree 😅

[@eeveeofalltrades4780]

Still less expensive than dogs, which require like 180 dollars in medicines every few months

[@ArmyForTheAnimals]

@@eeveeofalltrades4780Only less expensive if they don't get sick/need vet care. My Goffin's cockatoo ended up being egg bound. It cost $3400 to keep her overnight at the ER and remove the egg. That didn't include the regular vet visit the week before when she was bleeding out her bum. She ended up passing away within 4 days after her surgery. Also, my friend at the parrot rescue we volunteer for has a conure that cost a couple of thousand to figure out why her leg was hurting. When birds need vet care, it is not cheap!

[@annainspain5176]

Or that strong beak! Not sure she should let him eat crisps though.

[@CooperGal24]

We had cockatiels in my family, and they are HELLIONS! At the last small apartment we’ve lived in, they got their beaks on almost anything and everything: wallpaper, dad’s box of checks, the corner of bird grit, the blinds, a VHS case (I borrowed a friend’s tape to watch at home, neither of us knew he’d do that!), one even tried to chew through one of the PlayStation controller cables! Still worked but it’s an annoyance that he did it! But we still loved our cockatiels in the end.😂

[@stargazer1238]

We had a cockatiel many years ago. We never kept her in a cage except at night time. She would voluntarily go in and go to sleep. We always left the door open on her cage. She was so funny, and everyone loved her. I have often thought about getting another one, one day. They have big personalities for little birds.

[@user-jy1md7vk1w]

I utterly love this bird's personality!!! What a lucky pet owner to have a full lifetime ahead with this little bundle of happy energy, joy & love!

[@elizahJ]

He’s adorable 🥰

[@patricialivingston5349]

He is so sweet, what a lovely gentle upbeat personality. Great respect to show him great love and acceptance needed. He looks more like a Budgerigar than a Cockatiel. I am so impressed by his humor and linguistic skills. He'll need a lifetime of unconditional love, acceptance and understanding, good food, teaching him new skills, great care. He is very smart, so don't underestimate his mental skills and comprehension.

[@danksnowrain7652]

Budgerigar???? What....did we watch the same video???? Everything else though, 👍👍

[@GoldenFrizbee]

Budgerigar I'm so confused this is a cockatiel for dang sure did you not see the giant orange cheeks and crest feathers 😂 Budgies have bibs and look like benjamin franklin

[@Somnogenesis]

@@GoldenFrizbee I was assuming the OP is referring to Neil's colouration. Maybe she thinks of cockatiels as being predominantly grey birds, and hasn't come across a lutino one before like this little lad.

[@GoldenFrizbee]

@Somnogenesis oh I see... But my comment still stands that budgies look like Ben Franklin 😂 cockatiels would be Andrew Jackson.

[@Somnogenesis]

@GoldenFrizbee I can see I'll have to look up some pictures of them to compare!

[@debraschuurman9172]

He is so cute what a talker.❤❤❤❤❤

[@cyndykated358]

He looks so healthy and happy. My mom had her Ricky for over forty years..he went thru two wives..even got stepped on and survived! ❤

[@alma2507]

How gorgeous seeing such a loved little chap 🥹🥹

[@shapiro9640]

What a dear little bird. Adorable in every way! ❤❤❤

[@CuddleBuddiesChannel]

🐦❤️✨

[@janetmarshall7171]

Let Neil Do What He Does Best! TALK AS MUCH AS HE WANTS!! That's Neil's Style!! He Is A Cutie Pie!!

[@ocean_sapphire]

This entire video reminds me of my relationship with my cockatiel, Chloe. She's a lot to handle, loves being the center of attention, & can be a stubborn thing. I've had birds throughout my life, & the bond I have with Chloe is very special.

[@CuddleBuddiesChannel]

It sounds like you have a wonderful bond with Chloe! Cockatiels can be such lively characters, and it’s great to hear how much joy she brings you. Thank you for sharing your experience! 🐦❤️✨

[@leefrankel4191]

So cute. How can you not be happy having him around?

[@smdrn66]

I have a Quaker Parrot. He brings me so much joy. He literally sings, tweets, talks, loves to sit on my left boob, shares my banana. He's such a character.

[@annewas46]

Neil is precious ❤.

[@BeverleyPrice-ty7xr]

Cocktails are highly intelligent and yes wonderful companions

[@wendi8446]

Friends for life nothing's better than that. 😊

[@CuddleBuddiesChannel]

Nothing beats lifelong friendships! What's your favorite part about Neil's friendship with his owners?❤💚

[@wendi8446]

​Just his loyalty and love. You can tell he's very appreciative. It's a wonderful bond.​@CuddleBuddiesChannel

[@venturefanatic9262]

Such a sweet soul.

[@k.daydreams_]

2:05 The Coffee Gif is my absolute favorite to use on Discord! So it was Neil all the time, that's so adorable!

[@wendysmith1728]

Oh he is gorgeous, our son would absolutely love him as his bird of 20 years has recently passed away xx you enjoy him and love him xx

[@cindyaraya7317]

Bwahahahha! Neil can navigate through Instagram?! Too precious!!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@loubock3238]

Adorabel, smart and loved, blessed.

[@PlatinumRoseLady]

What a lovely friendship! Lots of good wishes to Hannah and Neil! Best buddies!

[@Darth.Shredder]

What a beautiful bird.... Neil is cute too!

[@aytac007]

such a sweet boy

[@bluejedi723]

one thing about birds- they need the attention of a 2 year old human child

[@shapiro9640]

More I'd say.😊

[@shari5982]

Plus, the birds can’t be potty-trained. They are really sweet, though.

[@anniev9762]

@@shari5982 I believe that you can train them to use a place to potty train them, like fly to a perch, then return to you again, it's been done by other people 😀

[@shari5982]

@@anniev9762 Thanks for that information.😊

[@anniev9762]

@@shari5982 you're very welcome

[@lindaadelwerth8042]

He is Absolutely Adorable! And by the looks of it He Definitely brings Such Joy to You!

[@rf159a]

Once you get a bird it owns your house!! You just live there!! I personally think it's more like having a perpetual 5 year old in your house. Or should I say their house!🤣🤣🤣

[@CuddleBuddiesChannel]

So true!🤣❤️

[@hippyfly5698]

I have 2 and can totally agree they are like little toddlers and they are never boring lol they also have this crazy ability to make a human fall for them❤

[@Windmelodie]

Yeah, this video made me think "Oh, so just normal cockatiel behaviour?" xD

[@hippyfly5698]

@Windmelodie yep. Ours love screeching at my slippers. I've discovered that if I put the rubber ducks I win at the bar around my feet he doesn't bite 😂

[@michaelwittman2220]

No wonder he's a happy bird with all the kisses he gets.

[@CuddleBuddiesChannel]

He is! You can see how happy he is. Do you have a favourite moment from his video?😊💚

[@timothystys9938]

He is definitely happy to be with you!

[@supercyberfunk]

It's nice to see a cockatiel that isn't caged up all the time for once.

[@dennischiapello7243]

I've watched and marveled at these birds (and the larger cockatoos) on KZbin videos for months, and my main take-away is that I could never take on the responsibility of becoming an owner! I hope every person who ever buys one treats them well.

[@cq9882]

A permanent Toddler. A gorgeous boy with you to love and protect him. 🦜🇦🇺😂

[@michaelkimberling7307]

0:12 My cat knows that she can mess with my phone screen if she hits it with her nose.

[@alynneflanery9918]

we used to raise cockatiels and hand tame them. i had one, OMG he became obnoxious. velcro bird. and he was so sweet too...

[@Sollaryo]

1:45 Nooo Neil, you can't say that 💀

[@angelacarson-oq8ny]

How gorgeous is he love watching you both he is just like a toddler ❤

[@renranger2135]

Between birds and dogs, I’d imagine dogs would be easier based on what I know. He’s a sweetie

[@monitor1725]

And much easier than a human.

[@lisamatheson3831]

What a little sweetheart! 'Tiels are the best!!❤

[@Tallacus]

Talkative dino buddy

[@thedingo8833]

Sweet precious relationship Thank you for sharing xx

[@annieladysmith]

Crazy fun and happiness everyday!

[@janetdear6429]

😂 there's certainly never a dull moment, with this gorgeous, chatty little beauty. Cracking good video thanks for sharing 🖤😎👍

[@CuddleBuddiesChannel]

We’re glad you enjoyed the video! 🖤🐦

[@shadowdancer2131]

The most adorable bird. He is super bussy and a handful to keep an eye on, but you have to love him. 😊❤

[@alvaroq2024]

Taking care of dogs is not hard work, but fulfilling! Anyone who takes care of animals in need are saints in my book! ❤️

[@jo61bluejay]

I couldn’t agree more. I have been an animal lover all my life. I used to rescue baby Blue Jays that would fall out of their nest in our backyard. But, yes, i’m so grateful for other fellow animal lovers!!

[@jo61bluejay]

Amy here in Ft Worth, Texas

[@jilldavis7229]

God bless you for loving & allowing this beautiful bird to reach his full potential & personally 👍🙏❤️

[@CuddleBuddiesChannel]

🐦❤️

[@ripvanwinkle2002]

you both, found a pal! good on ya!

[@Ginger-n2o]

I've had several cockatiels in my life and they're truly amazing intelligent sentient beings

[@raycope2086]

What a beautiful story, Hannah, and what a beautiful bird, as is the cockatiel. I wish you rainbows. Thanks " Cuddle Buddies " for introducing them to us.

[@CuddleBuddiesChannel]

Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re so glad you enjoyed the story🐦❤️

[@IsabellaWallace-w6s]

Amazingly cute lucky you 😊 x

[@anb7408]

I had a cockatiel for a few years, but unfortunately, he and my chihuahua did NOT get along! I wound up having to give away my feathered friend after said chihuahua tried to eat him! Still, he was a sweet bird who loved getting his head and neck massaged and scratched.

[@LennartMarklund-us5km]

Cool bird💯👍🏻I liked it when he was hiding in the bin🤭🤭💯

[@zuzuspetals8323]

“… keep us on our toes. Ow!” 🙃

[@ferryportia9442]

Youre so good to him....hes adorable 😊.... drinking the coffee , hilarious 😂

[@DanaDMC]

I love your love for him ❤

[@maciej_viking]

What a lovely friend! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@KathyB-ko7gs]

Brought tears to my eyes as a very long time ago, I had my beloved cockatiel, Monty. He was so smart, entertaining with impressions of eagles and prize fighters. He used to play ball with my 1 year old and had full run of the house, being a part of every activity from vacuuming to ironing. Sadly, he escaped outside one day and we couldn't get him back. We offered rewards, kept hope, but to no avail. We ended up with 2 more cockatiels later, but it wasn't the same. Thanks for posting this, it was a viewing for me that brought back happy memories even though it was through misty eyes.

[@barbarap9452]

He is such a sweet Little bird❤❤❤ Love how he cuddles

[@katsybo]

I love birds! My grandparents had them. He’s a real cutie🥰

[@nagjrcjasonbower]

‘Tiels rock!

[@debbierowley8833]

Oh Neil, you are adorable, and your very lucky to have such a lovely family. I have longed for a bird like forever, but I have always had dogs and cats, and I just know my beautiful black panther would find not eating a bird, just too much, so I will just have to admire the beautiful bond that humans have with these cheeky little poppets, from a distance, and feel just a little bit jealous. Have a great day Neil and co. 🇬🇧❤️❤️

[@CristinaF210]

you van get sooooo attached to these birds they are so special, they all are but i love cockatiels budgies cocatoos all of them excuse my english ahaha

[@uasakura]

0:36 yes, all our pets are like our toddlers

[@lynnspillane8651]

Neil is just an adorable little fellow! 🤗💕

[@mechloe8528]

I always say my birbs are like toddlers that never grow up!! They're so full of birdonality for such little tings, Dad clearly underestimated the power of birbs 😆..Neil is adorableeee & so happy he's living his best life 🥰😇

[@patriciakelly2714]

He is adorable and obviously well loved 🥰 x

[@juliejohnson9740]

Hes so cute. Chatty but not noisy it appears 😊

[@susanalk9483]

He’s so precious ❤❤

[@debmunoz9165]

Very cute little bird. Aaawwwwww!!!!!❤

[@debedwards1717]

He’s so adorable. ❤

[@SherylHashimoto-iq1kt]

Happy 🪶❤

[@beverlylumley4150]

Sweet friendship

[@funnypet22]

Hope everyone has fun watching the video❤❤❤

[@DancerGirl-24]

love conquers all fears of singing!!

[@audralynnekeene8331]

❤❤Awwww❤❤

[@micheledavis3735]

I'd love to adopt a bird...what an amazing bird!❤

[@LiliWhyte]

If you haven't already, make sure you do your homework. They need LOTS of positive attention, stimulation/play, etc in order to bond to a their human caretaker. You will need to have lots of time, over a period of years, to dedicate to your bird. Good Luck 👍

[@joannp5806]

Omg,so adorable!

[@JamieW-o7b]

What a fabulous companion!

[@ridingwilding760]

If you care for a bird correctly they are far more involved. They really need someone in a way that dogs don’t. Don’t get me wrong my dogs need attention and connection but birds are on entirely different level. And when you get one of the birds that live a really long life. Oh my!!

[@CuddleBuddiesChannel]

You’re absolutely right! Birds form deep bonds and require a lot of attention and care. Their long lifespans make those connections even more meaningful. Thank you for sharing your insight! 🐦❤️✨

[@ReezeGoingSenseless]

Aw, what a sweet bird. Good for him to have good humans, as well. 🥰

[@ChaneVazquez-rx2dy]

Thats the cutest thing I ever seen! I want one.

[@kennethnakamura3936]

Just hilarious, so funny. Full of it😊

[@CeliaBordeaux]

Beautiful❤❤❤

[@Hanna1968]

No matter how strong this bond is, he should have another cockatiel companion. These birds live in flocks.