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Jack is a rescue parrot who had a rocky start when she came into Lorna's life. Initially, she would make a mess with whatever she found, which made Lorna furious. However, Lorna was patient and gentle with her, so Jack warmed up to her. Unfortunately, she still hates her boyfriend Joe and bites him every time he approaches.
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[@CuddleBuddiesChannel]

It sounds like Jack is running a strict "no boyfriends allowed" policy! Joe might need to start considering peace offerings - sunflower seeds might just do the trick!

[@susank2019]

Joe might need to start considering a veterinary behaviorist because allowing a bird to bite is really not okay.

[@spiritmatter1553]

@@susank2019 Indeed. I think that chamomile tea ☕️ she gets us meant to calm her down!

[@susank2019]

@@spiritmatter1553 It definitely might help but birdie needs appropriate training so she is not tempted to take chunks out of anyone's skin. Sadly, if something were to happen to this couple, this bird would be unlikely to find another home. Bird owners have even been cautioned against teaching their bird curse words because it could make it harder for them to be adopted in the future. With so many birds having 5 or more homes in their lifetimes, this is a real concern.

[@watchingnwaiting5264]

The toaster the bird is standing on is plugged in! Birds should not be in the kitchen. Too dangerous. Sadly, it will be a miracle if that bird has a long life with its current owner.

[@susank2019]

​@@watchingnwaiting5264 that is a really good catch. I hope there is a moderator reading these things. there is a lot to learn to safely care for a bird. Their lungs are not like humans'/cats'/dogs', and they are just extremely fragile. It would be unfortunate to be sending the wrong messages to current and potential pet bird owners. I have found a number of issues like this with bird videos online.

[@lilwil-ns3uo]

You're boyfriend is incredibly patient AMF tolerant of all those bites!!! He's a keeper!

[@NickanM]

You can see how a person truly is by the way they treat animals. Yes, he is a keeper, 100%.

[@ReluctantPost]

Can confirm. At my place, the bird would be out at the coop trying that behavior on the roosters if it wished (a very bad idea).

[@nicoleyap6070]

Any man that loves animals is a real MAN! You definitely have a great guy. Don't let him go.

[@heathergerbyshak4078]

He’s doing really well with this bird, giving her space and coming to a compromise with her.

[@SardonicALLY]

African Greys can be a ''one special person'' type of bird sometimes. They just pick someone and few others (if any) are even entertained.

[@SecretWars98]

Absolutely, they are acclimating her really well though..Pfft, his hand will heal! 🐦 😂

[@spiritmatter1553]

I tried to make friends with an AG. I got to where she’d lower her head for scritches. But if I ever took my eyes off her, she’d come up and bite me. She just knew.

[@JawadKhan-dn8ip]

No such thing as a one person bird

[@necgist]

😊 In my early 50’s I got stuck with a dusky-headed conure. Was an adoption for my daughters but unknown to us she (Daphne) prefers men. As the only man in the house I have had a bird on my shoulder most of the time for the past year. I love her so much! I have had difficult times adjusting to her, but I literally break down in tears at the thought of moving her along to someone else. I feel like she needs me. I also feel like I need her.

[@bjrnkristensen8132]

Keep her ! you Will miss her and regret losning her :)

[@ReiverBlue1971]

He WILL win her over. The fact that he is prepared to take injuries from her to get on her good side will win her over. The next stage is to allow her to inspect/treat his injuries so that he can gain the trust to treat hers ;P

[@draalttom844]

A pet that injures you mean you won't win them over, you're harrassing them

[@PersephonesWitch]

My grandmother has one of these parrots, and she can be very feisty, and always bites my grandmother. But when me and my family took care of her, she warmed up to my dad very fast. They just like some people.

[@sandyfreyman3501]

No . Cannot be allowed to bite . Nope

[@fdm2155]

We had a dog like that. She pretty much hated anyone who wasn't family. We were *stunned* when a neighbor passing by was able to walk up and pet her. He said dogs always liked him and he'd never had a problem.

[@JawadKhan-dn8ip]

Parrot need time to earn trust it can long time my mate african grey took 5 yrs to grt along

[@be.A.b]

@@fdm2155 Very odd how this stuff works. Cats were always indifferent to me, till I became a cat owner. Now they all usually approach me, surprising “shy” cat owners. I believe my body language became more “cat like,” so they are now comfortable approaching me. No sudden movements, don’t treat them like dogs, and get comfy and relaxed. They will come every time lol

[@jackasschicken5922]

@@sandyfreyman3501 It'd be nice if you added a little bit to that. Do you mean you'd never allow your birds to bite? Or that you'd never have a pet bird if you have to out up with biting like that? Or, are you saying you're impressed that this guy is putting up with so much biting ?

[@skehleben7699]

Parrots have long lives and long memories! Always be kind!

[@joecool2125]

Joe is a patient, loving, compassionate human being. The world needs more people like him.

[@jayadaradhika1408]

He will succeed in winning her over. My dog absolutely hated all men bar none. One time an emergency forced me to leave him with friends for a couple of weeks. They had 3 teenage boys. I was so nervous leaving him with them but their love, gentleness and kindness won him over. They loved each other so much that when I got back my dog started going to their place for weekly sleepovers!

[@Cat-tastrophee]

That's so sweet! Maybe your dog could sense they were still boys, not grown men yet, and gave them a chance. The family sounds lovely!

[@jayadaradhika1408]

@@Cat-tastrophee ❤

[@donquixote1502]

To watch her charge his foot like that, cracked me up big time 🤣😂. Whoooos the boss? Hilarious ❤

[@horseheadkid]

oh bless both these people. rescues teach us how to take care of them and it tajes so much patience. my hat is off to all who open their hearts in this way

[@Tauvuranu]

My new favorite all-animals channel. You don't post ANY animal abuse like the Dodo been doing. Thank you for being such a wholesome pet channel.

[@BhappyD]

Abuse? What do you mean? I watch Dodo, and I haven’t seen any abuse, but I haven’t watched every video of theirs so I may have missed something. Is there a specific video(s) where this takes place? Genuinely curious.

[@alonymelony8047]

@@BhappyD anti abuse he means

[@plenilunium]

@Brittany it is not right out abuse. There was this extensive video of how The Dodo their website cite their own videos and posts as "research" when it comes to handling exotic animals. Furthermore, they have shown people taking care of wild animals incorrectly and thus subconsciously encourage people to also "save" them. I am still a sucker for the animal content they produce, but yeah... idk Edit: I am posting the video link below and I do not know if this is allowed/frowned upon. I usually never do this is as well and I am not trying to scam you. If it comes to animals I shall act out character and go the extra kilometer (I am european :>). kzbin.info/www/bejne/baaok6B-areFb6s

[@Tauvuranu]

@@plenilunium THIS. THIS THIS THIS THIS THIS

[@Tauvuranu]

@@BhappyD Plenilunium's response to you includes a link to what the DODO does

[@wildtiger56]

What a wonderful pair you are she may of been mistreated by her other owner thats why she may be aggressive to men good on you for taking her in she looks adorable ,🐦🐦

[@janicelynn3787]

Your boy friend is incredible. Both of you are. Lucky bird.

[@robyn6211]

Joe was an angel with her.ive never seen a more loving patient man with birds.im so sorry he's been exorcised.

[@anniekirts6621]

Awww! She makes me feel special too! What a Sweetpea! Thank you for you all sharing your Love! 💋👍💕❤🌹😍

[@scratchy1704]

Love her defiant attitude 👊🫶🩷

[@DatBeautifulNightmare]

Birds are stress animals, there are a lot of reasons she could have plucked, bad diet, dirty cage. No toys. No routine. They are also very much a one person bird unless well socialised, even then they have their favourite hooman. Please don't get a parrot unless you're willing to commit to them for the rest of your life. They are a huge commitment and expense, they can't visit regular vets they need specialist vets. There's at least 70 years with an african grey of weekly toy purchase that's before we get to the food. They poop every 20 minutes or so and need a minimum of 3 hours one on one just to keep them tame. I'm so glad this baby has found such a sweet loving couple. I wish them nothing but luck with the newest member of their family. ❤

[@frogkisser]

I understand that 100 percent.

[@jonetoshka8652]

This video made cry. It was so moving. I can relate to it quite well, as I have two of these little buzzards.

[@chatita9527]

What a cool LOVELY man and partner! You are blessed with this animal, but also with such a lovely patient partner! ❤

[@mortalclown3812]

Joe's a keeper. Beautiful video.

[@sissydrago2567]

Beautiful story, such a personality! She's adorable and thank you for sharing!

[@michelehemlokhexwhite4310]

Sticking his fingers in her face like that when she's pissed off isn't going to help. I hope he learns to read her body language better. Best of luck to this family ❤

[@BhappyD]

I noticed that. She was very heightened, which will only lead to bites and not end well. From everything I’ve learned, you slowly gain their trust by respecting their body language and not pushing interaction on them when they are essentially begging you not to through their body language (the only communication ability they have), which is pretty much how it is with any animal. I’d highly recommend this couple watch BirdTricks KZbin videos or take some of their virtual courses, as this couple seems like they really want to succeed with this bird, but they don’t quite know how to fully win her over to be comfortable with the boyfriend, and aren’t reading body cues. BirdTricks has some really amazing educational material to walk people through scenarios like this. If the boyfriend followed some of their techniques, especially given that the boyfriend seems very committed to success with the bird and isn’t afraid to keep trying, I think things would improve greatly! What an awesome guy though to be so dedicated! I wish them well!

[@ecologytoday]

This couple is well-intentioned but desperately need correct information from specialists who understand parrots who came from troubled situations ( ie biting, feather plucking, etc) Random guessing what to do is not great for neither the animal nor the people. Some quick examples, they should learn how to read body language of when the bird is stressed (ie cowering, raised feathers, preparing to bite, etc) and back off. Do not shove in your fingers or hands when the bird is stressed, do not approach by hovering your hand from above (Ie. predator /abuse situation, etc) You need to learn how to set up a situation of safety and comfort from the bird's perspective from people who have professional expertise.

[@myinnermagpie]

Yes, the stove tantrum was not pretty.

[@michelehemlokhexwhite4310]

@@ecologytoday my thoughts, exactly. Thanks for saying it better than I could ❤

[@michelehemlokhexwhite4310]

@@BhappyD Birdtricks are simply the best. A consultation with them would really help ❤🦜

[@Daemabus]

I am so very glad Jack has you to take care of him now. Some people should not have animals in their care. My dogs name was Jack. He was a great friend. He got old. I miss him. Thanks for sharing. 😊

[@ullyssesthuller]

God bless you all

[@ZentaBon]

Oh my god random tf2 sound effects "Om nom nomnom nom" I DID NOT EXPECT THAT LOL

[@kikixatz6693]

She is soooooo lucky to have you guys. She is a member of the family. I hope there is nothing wrong with her feathers.❤❤💋💋👍👍🦜🦜

[@jasonallen1532]

Special kudos to your boyfriend, he's got the spirit of a saint.

[@denisebethany5691]

On her own time she will warm more up to him when she knows he wont hurt her. The sisterhood. Good thing they live to 50+ yrs.

[@markkotishion2379]

Rescues are the best with the neatest personalities. I have the scars on my hands to prove it.

[@CreditFast]

I would think the chamomile tea ☕️ would help calm and relax her like it does for people. If I was that guy that’s when I would try winning her over.

[@LindaOostvogels-r6z]

Mijn lieve Walther van mij! Ik houd zo ontzettend ontzettend veel van jou en ik mis jou heel erg! Ik wil zoo supergraag bij jou zijn voor altijd!

[@ninapearman]

Your boyfriend is so brave, his hands, oh gosh, he is tough as nails. That bird is so sweet but she’s naughty. I guess when you’re that loveable a few missing chunks out of one’s hand is worth it❤🖤🤍.

[@soniaasquez321]

Thankyou ❤❤

[@sisterblissuk9253]

Jack is the queen of that roost ❤

[@moonbeamskies3346]

Some people like pain in their lives. God love them.

[@rondashelton6561]

Awww she's beautiful ❤

[@RabbitAndTheLabBestFriends]

That is why she doesn’t like men maybe. She wasn’t treated right to the point she was so depressed she pulled her feathers out

[@rosiemackenzie5976]

Who knows how she was treated previously, pulling out their feathers is a sign of stress I think? Birds like any animal are no different, trust has to be earned.

[@wandarask8444]

Absolutely spot on

[@doomy_doomy2225]

How my parrot is with women. She only cares for men and dislikes women.

[@hydyho6305]

That Joe is a keeper, my dear!

[@enes6349]

Jack looks just like Cosmo the funny parrot

[@rhonda2260]

Oh my goodness😮💜... I just took in a Timneh African Grey 5 months ago that hates women and her name is Jack. I call her Jacksie. She's 14 yrs old. I'm her 3rd home. She loves my husband and has chosen him. She's getting use to me and takes showers with me. I can also take a bite..it hurts. However, you can't react to the bite (easier said than done) I am slowly gaining her trust...a lot of patience is key. I also have an umbrella cockatoo that I've raised from a baby and two green cheek conures I also raised from babies. Birds are my world. CONGRATULATIONS on your new precious family member 💜🐦 I follow Birdtricks and they have been a tremendous help to me working with an older rehomed bird. It's so different from raising them from babies. I wish you and Jack the best of all things 🤗

[@tpop3723]

Joe’s a masochist 😂

[@beautifulbuddleia]

Poor chaps hands 😮❤

[@Faith_Soprano]

The Heavy sandwich eating sound effect caught me off-guard. 😅

[@sissydrago2567]

AND props to Joe!!!! He's an awesome human!

[@misstaylordame]

Awww love jack and yooooooshiiiiiiii!!!❤

[@jaalcazar4567]

😎 African Gray parrots are amazing birdies for sure

[@chickencockatoo785]

Maybe if Jack sings to her and feeds her spoonfuls of baby food , unsweetened apple sauce. Also can make patties by buying a coffee grinder just for the use to grind parrot pellets then add organic natural peanut butter and baby food or unsweetened applesauce. Mold it into patties and balls she can hold to eat.

[@GregMoress]

Awww. Polly just wanted a cracker. (Hyuck-hyuck)

[@fowleheidi482]

It's pheremones, look it up. She's hormonal but can totally learn to tolerate him even "like" Former bird trainer

[@tyboone969]

this was me with my friends macaw he would literaly assault me then one day io went to pet his head and he just leaned in it was the most wonderful feeling

[@traceyrychewhite1874]

Poor Joe, I hope she stops bitting him. I wish you the best with your African Grey! ❤❤❤

[@gailweikelcorrea]

Love conquers all 🕊

[@islandbirdw]

We adopted a CAG named Ozzie about 22 years ago. His owner had gotten remarried and had 2 small children. Ozzie could never come out of his cage for fear the children might get bitten. So I don’t believe in keeping parrots that have to be locked up in a cage 24/7. I have what I call “tree-tree’s with papers to catch droppings and splat mats on the floor. Ozzie can be very devious and has bitten me a number of times. He hadn’t been trained to step up on a training stick so he was afraid of it. It took nearly a decade for him to stop fearing the training stick. All my other birds had learned how to step up on a training stick so no pet sitters or other sitters have to risk getting bitten. Ozzie bites hard, he once split my thumb nail clean through blood 🩸 came through my thumb nail. It took weeks to heal. Another time he flew at me beak first landing on my forearm. It took WEEKS for the bruising to go away. He is devious and gets his rump in a bunch over some perceived slight and then plans and executed chomping!

[@byndass5552]

She gets attention when she miss behaves 😂😂😂, I believe she’s smart enough to change this behavior 😂😂. She’s beautiful 🤩.

[@PaganPunk]

Shes fallen in Love with You ❤ Bless her xxx

[@preppergmidatlantic7997]

I have a parrot and have volunteered at parrot rescues. In general most parrots will choose one person to bond with.

[@not_you_i_dont_even_know_you]

My rescue cat was the same - he hated men, and also other cats. Patience, kindness and building confidence turned into a sweet boy who can be nice to everyone who is nice to him....except mama's ankles when he is hangry.

[@kittyk.klandasions7008]

Your boyfriend is a KEEPER ❤

[@DCAZPER]

So cute

[@vickil3256]

L🫶🏻ve Cuddle Buddies! 💚☺️

[@kyleguersey5004]

I have a female Senegal (Olive) who i get the please of cuddling with along with all her sweetness. She has never really liked men. God bless your husband who puts up with her to gain her trust. It hurts my heart to know how many take advantage of these beautiful sensitive intelligent creatures and think they’ve stupid.

[@CuddleBuddiesChannel]

Thank you for your sweet comment! Senegal sounds like a really lovely girl who loves snuggling you. We while she learns to trust men soon!

[@dad4ever-c90]

Jack is a SMART girl. Don't trust strange men. Make them prove themselves trustworthy first. Take it from a dad and grandfather! Biting might be a little over-the-top though.

[@Snowbirds212]

Great story! thx for spreading the right information on your channel. African greys can be very easily a one person's bird in life , especially after their initial few years/owners that DID something to shape them what they are. I hope ppl understand these are very special species of birds that requires a lot of research and information fr channels like you. I am glad your boyfriend tried very patiently with her to bond friendly with this pretty girl.

[@Thecruisingrancher]

Not going to lie! Both of you have much more patience than I. That bird would have ended up plucked and broiled in my house. Glad you are able to care for her!

[@chrism9294]

Lol, I wouldn’t do all of that but I definitely wouldn’t keep it. I don’t have that kind of patience either. I’m glad they do though.

[@debfisher7593]

I've got a Congo african grey also best birds ever

[@HappyComfort]

WoW! I’m really impressed with your partner! What a patient guy! 🌷👍🥳

[@susank2019]

if you have a pet bird that bites, letting them bite you is not the answer, as well intentioned as it may be. Birds respond to positive reinforcement. Barbara Heidenrich is well known in the bird community as a behaviorist who teachers these skills via her books or her videos (there is a video specific to biting). Sometimes a veterinary behaviorist really needs to be consulted. I have no financial interest . I am just a mom to a 6 year old eclectus parrot. i am not sure why someone else flagged my earlier post with the same information. I'm guessing they are not a bird owner because if they were, they would not think a bird biting is at all cute or remotely okay.

[@greendesigner]

I wasn’t expecting team fortress 2 eating sound in the cute bird video but here we are

[@mrsgamer9218]

Interesting. My parrot hates man too. If my husband comes close he will be bitten. But any male that comes close gets a warning. Unless they are childeren... he loves kids. I got my bird from a pet store so i wonder if the owner was mean to him. I mean, once i bought my bird he told me to keep the bird in its cage for 3 days to get him used to it. But my Micah went in the cage, stepped immediatly on my hand and climbed all the way to my shoulder and refused to leave. Like he was reliefed or something. 20 years later hes still my big boy in perfect condition 😊

[@Lowlandlord]

The most beautiful Lady bird, Jack! Death to you, Joe! :)

[@DravenGal]

My sister had a cockatiel who hated men. I watched him a couple times, and he once walked across an entire couch to bite a male friend on the ear. Then when my sister moved, she gave him to me. I was dating a guy and the time, and the cockatiel loved him from day one. I knew I had a winner, we're married now, and that cockatiel loved him until my birb passed last year.

[@spiritarca1906]

Many times, when an animal doesn't like men, one reason can be the animal was abused by a man.

[@ladylaois8184]

Parrot are like having a toddler for a 100 years . They need so much attention. There a huge commitment. Rescue don’t shop

[@dsoutherland1747]

Years ago, when my daughter was very young, I had a parakeet who loved me. He would give me sweet kisses, but for some reason he would always bite my daughter’s lip hard enough to make a blood blister. She cried and I would fuss at him and put him back in his cage. He did it ever time.🤨

[@10Haille]

That bird if funny😊😊😊❤❤

[@danielle6718]

I relate a lot to that Parrot actually

[@TheSmokey999]

People who abuse animals are garbage! Thank you for rescuing her and giving her a good home ❤people who want a bird have to know that they are a lot of work so don’t get one if you are impatient.

[@yvonneost12]

Maybe you should get a collar for her so her feathers have a chance to grow back and it might just break the cycle of plucking .

[@katushacornejo760]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@RebeccaTreeseed]

I have had a few abused pets. I win them over by letting them approach me, and don't push myself on them. Insisting is abuse.

[@Volkmannx]

🥰

[@ThereseDavidson]

Trauma’s a real thing

[@draalttom844]

And not a reason to hate a group

[@SirLMSwart]

Shes a beauty! My gullileo is the master at home, and controls the sharpay and 2 dasch hounds and me.

[@lisaricci4779]

It sounds like Jack was abused by a man, but with a lot of patience and love he will come around and learn to love Joe, ❤ looks like to me that you are his hoomen mom.

[@HanginInSF]

Um all I see is a bird tearing chunks of skin off a man. I think the original owner was likely the victim! 😂 Naw, the original owner was a man so already guilty right?

[@Maialeen]

@HanginInSF You really have problems, don't you?

[@HanginInSF]

@@Maialeen Look, growing up our family pet did not like my dad or me. If we went into the room he would leave (unless my mom or sister was there). We never did a damn thing to that dog, he just flat out didn't like men. It's a real thing. If that bird had a male owner and didn't like men it would have been miserable. And that bird may NEVER like Joe.

[@miketrissel5494]

You are more patient than me ... I would have been dining on "PARROT SOUP", after a week!🦜🦜🦜♥ Tastes like 🐔🐔🐔🐔🐔🐔🐔🐔🐔🐔

[@jaybaxter958]

Wow!!!

[@RyanWehr]

We had a grey. From a baby. And she picked my mom as her favorite. Everyone els she just did not like…. And that’s just the way it is..

[@smkhaury]

My father's elderly relative had a parrot that would perch on the top of the door and swoop down and peck people on the head. She hated men also.

[@LuminousDualities]

❤

[@underdoggoethe8971]

Traumas need way longer to heal, than to be caused.

[@NatalieLovesEdit]

I hope it I love parrot I one

[@neversaw]

Ahh owning parrots is being used to bites. Mines got beef with toes no toe is safe

[@madogg152]

I was only 22 when I had my first parrot. He has lived with me over 40 years. I have noticed, when I go into a parrot shop, parrots interact different with me. It's weird. It took me rears to realize why. Long story. No one would believe except those who have had parrots as part of their lives for many years or decades. Not caged, actually part of their lives. I never caged my parrots unless absolutely necessary.

[@djbeezy]

My sister had a cat like that but she hated everyone. Men and women. I remember when she first got her my sister wanted her to snuggle with her at night. I'll never forget trying to sleep and just hearing that cat meow forever but my sister eventually broke through to her. Anyway, the cat became a tad more loving but not by much lol. She would hop up in my lap and would want me to pet her but when she was done she was done lol. She would flip out and bite me and run away lol. It was hilarious.

[@bjrnkristensen8132]

That is damn funny like you violated her after she had enough of petting and was like you pervertd.

[@Ronkyort0dox]

She's lucky she has a handsome bf who puts up with the parrot

[@Teddy31976]

Wear gloves 😎

[@FannyLerouxTime]

"this guy breaks through", I mean, he doesn't though does he.

[@Robertrls01]

I couldn't of dealt with a bird like that, especially destroying my house, she would of ended up as catfood.