Moluccan Cockatoo

Pat shows off Rudy and Pumpkin, her prized Cockatoos.

[@Moluccan56]

As a person who has kept a large male Moluccan cockatoo for 24 years, I would not recommend this or any large bird to pretty much 99% of the population. You might as well keep a three year old child in a cage for part of the day and then keep it entertained for another large part of the day, for the rest of your life. You can expect to have parts of your house and other objects destroyed by it's powerful beak because that's what makes them feel good. You can expect them to want all kinds of different food and throw most of it away. If you don't like lots of dust, don't get one because it gets everywhere. They produce lots of droppings as any living creature does, but not always where you want them to. Moluccans make extremely loud and piercing vocalizations that will set your ears a ringing. They really never should have been bred for the pet market and the fact that they were captured from the wild is heartbreaking. I suspect mine was. He's in good shape physically and psychologically but he seems so much happier when he is up in a tree, picking the bark and removing twigs. Yes, he has escaped but has always come back down. Go volunteer at a rescue or baby sit one before you think of taking one in permanently. Bird rescues are full of Moluccans because their owners just couldn't handle it. Many have been abused because their owners cannot tolerate how a Moluccan acts. If my bird outlives me, I have to find someone to take him on because no one in my family wants him. Thank you to this lady for taking these two birds in.

[@josegz8447]

Yeah these are the things you deal with and have to put up with if you want a parrot.

[@kotas.corner9256]

Oh- there goes my hope of getting one.

[@scootermom1791]

I'd take him if there was a way! I have a Rose Breasted cockatoo whom I'll have to probably will to a rescue organization if she outlives me, but if we both die of old age, we are about on the same timeline. I have had her for 23 years, and we have a wonderful bond. She's literally one of my best friends; my other birds are, too. But I have to admit we were on shaky ground for the first couple of years until we got to know each other better. Anyway, I hope you can and will find a wonderful home for your Moluccan. They are extremely beautiful birds, and it's not their fault that they were forced to be in the pet market generations ago. All people can do now is be patient, take care of them, be understanding of their needs and love them for the amazing birds they are.

[@johnholtz1205]

Yes my peaches is a pain in the ass but I love her. She has free range of the whole house. She doesn’t break anything and has attitude for days. She however doesn’t like playing at all. She only want cuddles constantly. She was a rescue. Can’t get enough human contact.

[@bekeneel]

Yes, I own one too and I can tell out expierence, it is very rare that a Moluccan cockatoo is fit for an (inside) home. Mr max (here on youtube) seems to be an exception and even then u need to be with it a lot to play or they need something on their hands. I'd not buy one again for especially the noise they make, alltho mine is mostly calm but at times its just too much; and their destructive behaviour. Therefore smaller cockatoos are a lot better cuz they're not that loud & have smaller beaks. They're still fun & loving birds though, who you can bond greatly with.

[@amandasouder1190]

I had a Moluccan cockatoo growing up. He was my best friend, such a sweet boy, I miss him every day ❤️ beautiful birds!!

[@RelaxCallMax]

Both Pumpkin and Rudy are rescued from families that thought they were too much of a burden, we don’t support breeders or pet stores, we just want to give them a safe loving home.

[@scootermom1791]

Do you still have your Moluccan Cockatoos, then? Can you post an update on how they are doing?

[@shaunamcdonagh829]

You are a hero, I hope to one day start my own bird sanctuary

[@ryanmichalski3490]

“Very loving” until they bite you!

[@williamwenzel]

That's SAMANTHA all chewed up. And Rudy is Honey, Sam's offspring

[@annalis260]

Miracle of the God!

[@kensims4086]

Osiris?

[@williamwenzel]

Sammy has bitten someone REAL BAD at a home show in the 90's but she's the sweetest

[@scootermom1791]

Oh dear! I adopted a cute little GCC 18 months ago. She was very affectionate towards me and my daughter initially. However, she turned on my daughter one day and BIT her! My daughter didn't do anything to provoke her. Now my GCC attempts to go after my daughter when my daughter visits, so I have to keep Ollie, the GCC, away from her. So sad! Ollie bites me quite frequently now, too, but I'm used to green cheek bites and a plethora of other bird bites. I'm also used to sudden mood changes, etc. Pet stores who sell birds should take responsibility and tell people all the "bad" they can expect from their parrot-type bird before letting them adopt them. Then the customer can decide if they are willing to love and care for that bird unconditionally. If not, they should get a fish instead.

[@MariOliveros]

they are beautiful💕💕💕

[@ryanmichalski49]

If you want problems in your life, get a cockatoo!!

[@thesnuggler9606]

So, you're telling me that every time my Layla raises her crest, she's warding off evil? Looks like I rescued an exorcist, not a bird.

[@hkknaturelover]

Enjoyed your video, keep on sharing such informative videos..!!

[@soles4569]

God Bless You! Your Cockatoos are lucky, you decided own them :-) They both are sweet and happy! :-)

[@justahippo.]

1:53 "yes uhh, we've been trying to reach you about your cars extended warranty"

[@williamwenzel]

Samantha's voice box might be removed

[@Davez621]

1:05 - looks like his head was about to fall off lol. Scared me how they can do that with their necks.

[@donnaviestenz7773]

They are unusual!!!!

[@ivantopolcic]

you can see that the right one is not how he she should be

[@gazmendiseni1150]

Who is more intelligent like birds moluccan cockatoo or african grey?

[@angrycinnabon2956]

African greys generally

[@_Solaris]

African greys have a more extensive vocabulary, but in my experience moluccans have a higher emotional quotient. Intelligence is relative.

[@Anonymous-lv2ez]

Ruby the parrot is mad at mr budgie

[@lulum8034]

I wonder how did they get over there

[@kellysaunooke7338]

Love the vid

[@donnaviestenz7773]

Feather mutilator??? Sad. How do you stop that?

[@donnaviestenz7773]

Oh my gosh!!! Had no idea!! Thank you for the info.

[@indahnyaislam1155]

Indonesian bird, we have many it

[@fabulously695]

Clipping a birds wings unevenly like this is nothing short of animal abuse! You probably wonder why they pluck their feathers after they have no control over themselves

[@pukamaroo]

If a bird's wings are cut evenly, it will still be able to fly away as it will learn to balance itself well enough to fly. Then you risk your bird flying away and possibly not being able to find it's way back home. You should always either clip only one wing's flight feathers, or cut them both, but unevenly.

[@lindabederio4603]

Is throwing fits and temper tantrums part of their emotional makeup??

[@ryanmichalski49]

i don't see the intelligence thing!

[@angelkickken1736]

Sir why so negative please ? They are Beautiful creatures

[@jeff-kf5oe]

They are very, very smart birds.

[@marshalls36]

小孩子

[@angelkickken1736]

LOVE it