The Dreaded Vet Visit

[@patriciapryke6577]

That is not a demon voice. It is Max trying to express his feelings, and my favorite Max voice. Then my second favorite voice starts. Love you, Max.

[@tracilay4162]

Absolutely true!

[@LorrieB330]

Everyone loves the “police scanner voice” but “ablibahdiblah” is my fav ☺️

[@bec8491]

I read your comment just as Max started. It never fails to make me laugh.🤣

[@happy1831]

And spelled exactly as Max sounds off about it. 😍😆😆

[@borealis85]

My fave voice, too! Almost seems he's really trying to get a point across!

[@jessicatharia1696]

Mine too!!!

[@bernardgarner8557]

L0ve this vidio😄😀😀😀

[@wendyjones6077]

The "scanner speak" seems to have an upper crust English accent to me. Bless the little guy. I hate to see him nervous but those little toenails need some love!

[@dictator9849]

I’ve been watching Max videos for a long time. They’re great. They also serve a great purpose. Anyone that thinks they want to just go buy one of these beautiful, and intelligent birds, can see this takes a huge commitment. A special life changing commitment. They are sensitive emotional creatures that will try ones patience. I live in a rural area where cats show up at our door all the time. They have been brought out and dumped here buy owners that don’t want them any more. They are starving, and sick in most cases because they lived in a house and were suddenly thrown into a semi arid desert environment to survive. It breaks my heart. A bird like this brought into a home is a LIFETIME commitment, these birds can live 40-60 years in captivity. So please observe how much love and time this man spends with his bird. If you want on-ramp think CAREFULLY because it’s a huge commitment.

[@meggy2168]

so true!!

[@winykittygirl]

Well said 🙏🙏🌷💘💘💘

[@mmmm-gr7xr]

I love these prolonged speeches. He's so serious about what he is saying. But his voice change when passionately protesting nail care is the best. He doesn't go easy. And, he tells you exactly what he thinks of papa's insistence. Too funny.

[@originaljazzgirl]

That machine voice is so freaky-hilarious! He's speaking in tongues! And then all of a sudden up two octaves he goes into a totally different voice. then down to the machine voice again, then back up. then banging and yelling - he has such a variety of sounds! Sign of a super happy bird!

[@ljmcdonald2703]

I love Max's rants and nonsensical sermons

[@keepinitsurreal8749]

I LOVE MAX! I had no idea what a cockatoo is capable of; such a vast range of emotions; the way Max plays with his toys..... It’s so obvious how much he loves his daddy!

[@noradonoghue-heinrichs3658]

I LOVE the dramatic reaction to the carrier and how Max tells Dan off. He's funny.

[@samanthasantin-morgan1273]

he’s telling you EXACTLY what he thinks of the vet!

[@rhondaz356]

Nobody but nobody expresses his feelings like our brilliant Max does. He ALWAYS presents the greatest, impassioned arguments. He knows how it will end up, but he NEVER willingly gives up... such a determined, little love muffin... I am sure by now our boy has "forgiven" Dad especially since it's *National Make a Friend Day. 💛😉🤠🧡

[@chiaradina]

Rhonda Zambernardi 👨🏻‍🎤🕊❤️😂

[@shirlspark_stardust]

So true

[@vivianwhitmore9765]

Awwwww his determination not willing to give up. Awwwww it's to bad Dan isn't able to do Max's nails at home

[@lynnmitzy1643]

It's all fun and games until Max needs celery @ 7 degrees 🐦😍

[@rhondaz356]

@@chiaradina good morning, CHIARADINA... Our boy gave it his all.😉💛🤠🧡

[@lucnadeau2821]

My, my, my ! He was especially vocal this time around. Those laughs at the second half were creepy ! I would guess that all goes well and he'll be back to his cheery-self tomorrow. Thanks for sharing :)

[@foraminuteforaminute4056]

6:46 Dan: "Are you a crazy bird?" Max: [Scream that wakes the dead] I guess I'll take that as a "yes".

[@stepexgd6628]

Oh, I get it! The birb is summoning demons to protect himself from the vet!

[@randomduck8841]

Stepex [GD] how much is your iq? Please teach me more, I wanna learn from you!

[@stepexgd6628]

@@randomduck8841 Asked my therapist the other day, I think it's 114

[@randomduck8841]

@@stepexgd6628 good, Now teach me sensei!

[@stepexgd6628]

@@randomduck8841 Just use your brain. That's about all I can teach you.

[@alvacardona6243]

When your cockatoo starts chanting in Latin, call your local exorcist.

[@Sampler19]

Poor Max. That dramatic laugh slowly turning into despair... xD

[@ingrace59]

Sending to my 10 yr old grandson. He loves Max, especially when he throws a fit. He tries to imitate Max's speech. He's autistic.

[@zackdewey6474]

Very smart bird, even though his English is a little broken, he clearly knows when a vet visit is coming. When birds sway back and fourth its usually out of discomfort as a warning to the discomfort

[@gondorbunny]

Oh Max. Your well-reasoned arguments against going to the vet are amusing enough, but that unexpected squawk at 6:47 had me in stitches! 😄

[@viviansmith7247]

He sounds like a scientist trying to explain things we don't understand .

[@agnieszkakordjak7167]

😂

[@kyrad6543]

Max is hysterical! His rants are epic.

[@MelchiorVA]

Everybody gangsta till the cockatoo starts summoning demons

[@blankpage9277]

Max should audition to be a staticky radio channel in a horror game.

[@Curseius]

Im tellin you man one of these days he's gonna summon that celery Daemon

[@TinySwanGrandAdventures]

I'm waiting for it to happen 😂

[@BillHawkins0318]

That's how we sound to them. Mostly. Except for greetings and expressions. A brilliant animal. Beautiful.

[@susannecerruto1977]

Max is so smart. He sees the dreaded carrier and knows exactly what that means. Poor baby.

[@dianapoirier7176]

Max and gotcha the cockatoo know something's about some things that's strangers than fiction they speak another language when their really upset he speaks of evil spirits and how what the drs office and that cage he is always trying to dismantle is evil👿👺👹☠️ and saligated 😤😠

[@windflowerxx2169]

Max "I immediately summoned the celery at seven degrees and I've slammed the door to the carrier and got back in my cage but as Daddy still hasn't got the message, I will turn myself into a Demented Bird and have an Epic Meltdown, because I'm NOT going!!!" What do you think everyone, shall we nominate Maxwell for an Oscar?

[@douglaslopez6178]

Yessssss!!worthy of a nomination!!Max wins a nomination for Best Crazy Bird in a movie....

[@windflowerxx2169]

@@douglaslopez6178 Oh, yes Douglas, Max would definitely win!!

[@rhondaz356]

At 6:46 - 6:48, our boy's reaction to hearing, 'You're a crazy bird.' 🧡😱🤠💛

[@zoew1602]

Brilliant!! Followed by some very prehistoric sounds lol. 😂😁😅

[@rhondaz356]

@@zoew1602 EXACTLY... YIKES 💛🤠🧡👏🤣

[@rhondaz356]

@@elizabethjohnson2333 I believe that primal scream was a first, Elizabeth... poor baby.🧡🥺💛

[@lizrickaby7329]

Goes from his old man voice to full fledged diva mode.😂

[@vaultgirl42091]

Ikr 😂🧚

[@johnkendrick367]

Man I laughed hysterically at this one. He is the most gorgeous bird I've seen. Love watching these videos of him

[@debrasilon7786]

Max is amazing! Poor guy,.. he was trying so hard to explain why he didn't care to go to the vet. In his mind he had his reasons and was trying to make Dan, (Dad) understand. Dan, wondering does he continue to be vocal while in the carrier and on his way to the vet. He's just amazing. One can see why he's your everything. No one would care for him like you. PS Max you really made me smile and if course I understood every word. Dan, thanks for sharing

[@70sLibragrl]

So true and I feel the same way! ❤❤ no wonder he's Daddy's world and how amazing they both are! In so grateful that we all can share in these moments with them and gets glimpse into their crazy crazy crazy,.. loving... beautiful world! I really do love that lil Guy, he stole my heart at first sight,oh and did I mention how smart he is? Have a great day everybody

[@ShadowHunter120]

I love how you never force him in but just let him wear himself out then he goes in.

[@jedwardswalker]

The patience and time...yup...I agree...

[@sndprk9071]

It's amazing how well they are at mimicking not only our speech but our mannerisms. In that angry frustrated voice, he flaps his wings and shoves his head around and puffs up his feathers. I'm assuming those things are things left over from survival behaviors in the wild, to intimidate potential predators. Except, he mixes in that human frustration, which fits up perfectly with how he must be feeling. We kinda do the same, we deliver our words with more physically pronounced actions, using our hands to demonstrate frustration, aggressive movements, and being prepared for hostility. If any pet is told they have to go to the vet, thats probably how they would act if they could properly communicate with us. Just something like "I am NOT GOING. I will NOT let that STRANGE MAN touch my FEET. ABSOLUTELY NOT. IVE HAD IT UP TO HERE WITH THIS." Which is what I hear basically from Max in these videos. It's good to know they understand what tone and such has to do with mood, and amazing how they can adopt that with their own natural instincts

[@xyz7572]

6:46 I feel for you, Max 😆 Life’s not always easy when you’re a little birdie boy 😂

[@kathleenralston2192]

Max, you cracked me up. I can't understand what you are saying, but you obviously feel very strongly about it!

[@djskullboy2871]

The deep-voiced gibberish tho it sounds like he’s trying to summon something

[@Flufferz626]

He always defaults to ham radio voice with the vet

[@spo616]

Flufferz626 -That’s just what I was thinking to!😉💗

[@Procket12]

Once again, Max attempts to summon Cthulhu through the use of ancient and forbidden words in tongues that man cannot truly comprehend. All to avoid going to the vet.

[@kathyinwonderlandl.a.8934]

Omg that scream and head drop move he made was spectacular! I love that bird!!

[@suzannehedderly1331]

Max is on a roll!!! I love his gravelly voice. He sure sure hates that carrier. 😂

[@JynessaSwann]

It sounds like Mr. Max is summoning demons from the pits of hell again

[@frankie1012]

Poor Max he just hates leaving home. Period. For anything, ever. He loves his home so much😢❤️👱🏻‍♂️🐦🐱

[@dtaylorstephens9067]

Boy, Dad, you are getting an earful today!!!!! And when he lifts his wings to emphasize his talk, it is so hilarious! Wouldn't you just love to know what Maxwell is saying? "Take that d***** thing u of my room!!!!!! NOW!!!!! Did you hear me, I tried to reason with you, Dad, but I am DONE!! Remove the cage NOW!!!! I said NOW, dad!!"" Oh Maxwell, I love you birdie butt!!

[@veronicaue180]

The bird doesn't need a vet, he need an exorcist.

[@kittervision]

as a vet tech i do verify we do not offer that service. we would need to refer this satan-bird to a specialist

[@veronicaue180]

@@kittervision 😂

[@gigigodzilla2166]

I thought the same thing, too funny,, Max doesn't need anything he has all that he needs.

[@anitacramer4339]

I absolutely love love love listening to max talk about something important to him. I am still smiling.

[@helenetrstrup4817]

"You're a crazy bird." "Aaaaaaaah!" 🤣

[@TheKitchenNinja]

Max sounds like he's summoning Cthulhu! 🤣🤣🤣

[@kyndalynnies7496]

No matter what I only hear him saying "I eat celery in 7 degrees" 😂😂😂😂

[@meggy2168]

“a giant salamander” “i demand a divorce” “me so sorry” “salad man”

[@winykittygirl]

The celery God's are being summoned.. one day they will come save him from the vet's 💘💘🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@JanetTuttle-cb3xx]

Always amazing how smart they are and child like, also very high maintence.

[@spetsnatzlegion3366]

Human: laughs at bird Bird: attempts to summon satan

[@kittervision]

at about 9:00 sounds like satan has arrived

[@redparrot53]

All these years, he still hates going...but its hilarious!!

[@lasthastati]

*This bird doesn't need a vet, he needs a freaking priest!!*

[@vickiblack2425]

You always know where you stand with Max.

[@jillmcintyre2144]

Max I was in hospital with a heart problem and watching your video's helped make me laugh again. You helped my recovery MAX ❤

[@ladychatelaine697]

Max is absolutely hilarious! He follows the same modus operandi every time he has to see the vet. Firstly, vague rumblings then a rampage at Dan whilst fluffing his feathers etc. So funny to watch him shut the carrier's door and then hop into his cage...😊🙋‍♀️😷😷😷🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@carolynpeca2818]

So lucky he uses that quiet deep voice to complain about the Vet or anything he doesn’t like. Hope he never finds out the high pitch screaming is the thing that drives people crazy. Take that back - guess he does know to complain loudly (lol). I love the emphasis he uses with his body.

[@borealis85]

Yes, that emphasis had me rolling!

[@carriehunt9741]

Okay, WHICH demon is he summoning this time? 😄😄😄 OMG, our dog just heard Max fussing and she gave me a nervous look and got in her bed! Max is on a roll today! 😂😂😂

[@rellimarual]

Max’s muttering and chanting would be perfect in an exorcist movie!

[@battletv777]

HAHAHHA I Agree

[@danielzawacki3366]

There's a scene in Joseph Conrad's novella, Heart of Darkness, where "evil incantations in unspeakable tongues" are heard in the jungle. Makes me think of Max.

[@ZacabebOTG]

I love how Max switches his voice from Zuul to Pingu mid-rant.

[@vaultgirl42091]

😂😂

[@Annepatt123]

I love it when he shuts the carrier door! Max is sooo funny!

[@BjornMaxson-gf8tr]

Hello, how're you doing....

[@janeworrall3694]

Always know when the vet visit is due. Max starts eating "celery at seven degrees"! Love the way he starts off with that low mumbling then goes into a full-blown rant! You tell 'em Max. Shouldn't laugh really, he's only like that because he's upset he has to have his toenails cut. Aw, never mind Max, it'll go quick. Hi all my Flockatoo friends. I'm not around so much these days. Hope you're all doing well. And of course, hi Max, Dusty and Dan

[@katarinaabramovich8735]

Dan, if only you could make a playlist of all the pre-vet-visit tantrums for those who want to binge on those particular videos, that would be fantastic!

[@WobblesandBean]

Someone PLEASE give this boy subtitles!

[@winykittygirl]

He's calling the celery God's

[@janegrantham538]

I love the vet visits. I get to hear some preaching 💓💕💚💙💛 I love you too Mr Max.

[@BjornMaxson-gf8tr]

Hello there???

[@meganries3921]

"Are you a funny boy?!" *starts summoning satan*

[@deepfriedteeth]

He is chanting overworldly spells, you better duck before he casts a fireball.

[@ladydubhblossom]

Max is summoning demons to curse the vet so he doesnt have to go anymore. The summoning failed once again, guess he’ll just have to try harder next time.

[@foraminuteforaminute4056]

1:10 Dan: "Are you sure?" Max: "Oh, I'm sure."

[@rhondaz356]

I missed that. 🤣🧡🤠💛

[@Sampler19]

@@rhondaz356 Me too, brilliant! xD

[@mariaciuppa-harris6704]

I absolutely love you Max ! Seriously you bring me such joy ! I remember sharing your posts Dan with my beautiful mum . She was overwhelmed with Max and enjoyed this special time . Especially the vet visits ! 💚💙😄🌹

[@scratchgolfer12]

Love his scream at 6:50 and all his notices after that. I love watching this video over and over. Love the beak banging at the end.

[@wishuponrstarr]

He may be a bit possessed, but he's still so darn cute!

[@tinapeds4901]

He's such a hunk of a bird lol

[@moxiedrapo2391]

He is hilarious!!!! Love his gangster voice😂❤️😂

[@angeljamais8541]

Max closing the carrier door cracked me up!

[@shannonwilson4257]

The actual scream there about 3/4ths through slayed me. Absolutely dying 🤣🤣🤣

[@timhorton6502]

"you're a crazy bird" "AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA"

[@kodoyama]

I love Max's demonic Dalek voice. It almost sounded like he was about to say EXTERMINATE.

[@aaron50snickers79]

Max's tantrums always makes my day

[@carinagryp6264]

It's not just "poor Max"... It's also "poor Dan" ! You dread this day, don't you? I know the feeling... I remember "vet day" with our cats! I hope all went/goes wel... 🧡❤

[@emilyinoregon6967]

Yes! Dan must be so stressed out, and I really admire how he doesn't let Max see it. (Which would, in turn, make Max even more stressed out.) Dan keeping his voice low and steady, his little jokes ("your cell phone so you can call 911") - I'm sure that not only keeps Max as calm as possible in this situation, but helps calm down Dan himself. Does that make sense? Not giving in to the nervousness. Something to keep in mind for Calista's next vet visit!

[@carinagryp6264]

@@emilyinoregon6967 hii, Emily! Good morning from Flanders! I agree : Dan does all he can to keep the stress level as low as possible... for Max and in fact at the same time for himself, too. Animals pick up changes in moods really easy. They have a special sense for that. And it's not easy to cover that up! Our cats were outdoor cats. So, I asked the vet to come as early as possible and I kept the cats inside in the morning, when they came in to have breakfast. That way, they didn't have to wait too long. But of course, they sensed there was something different, when they were kept in. Moesje, the mother cat, usually started wining, quietly, pacing around. Sfinks just wanted to stay underneath the kitchen table. I sat there with them, on a chair, talking to them, hoping to comfort them. It was always such a relief when it was done...!

[@emilyinoregon6967]

@@carinagryp6264 You're so right about it being a relief when it's over! I try not to show how stressed I am, but I guess my body just tenses up and she picks up on it anyway. Then she runs and hides. Next time, I'll try just laughing and saying, "You're a funny kitty," kind of like Dan does in this video. Maybe that will help! 😊💚

[@carinagryp6264]

@@emilyinoregon6967 hiii, Emily! Good morning from Flanders. I hope it helps! For you both! 🤗 for you and MRRR cuddles--> 😻Calista! Have a great Thursday! 💙👋

[@donnalunceford818]

It sounded like he was saying ... Not today, the doc is a quack. Lol..... Max and his rants are epic... keep it up Max

[@kathyinwonderlandl.a.8934]

I especially love the part where he’s yelling and then drops his head on the perch.. and then bangs his head on the cage,he’s so lovable...

[@FinFlows]

He sounds like he's summoning something 😆

[@Rose-in1nz]

Max has the cutest face. I love it.

[@emilyinoregon6967]

3:54 Oh, I think it's pretty clear why he shut the door.

[@tracilay4162]

Yup!

[@jessicawurm23]

Ladies and gentlemen, this message brought to you by "Celery at 7 Degrees"!

[@chrisjones245]

yeah i think he was definately saying 7 alot

[@winykittygirl]

@@eireannemerald1382 if you watch all his vet visits.. for some reason, max says celery at 7 degrees alot🤣🤣 So now we all joke that max is summoning the celery God's 🤣🤣💘🌷🤗🇨🇦

[@SwoleWolfHasAHandlebarMustache]

When I need a good laugh I go back to this video 🤣

[@Denise-bcg]

Me too😂😂.

[@SwoleWolfHasAHandlebarMustache]

@@Denise-bcg cool someone else does it too say hi to denephew, deniece sorry dad joke lol 💪🐺👍♥️

[@greatliversausage2321]

6:46 Dan: You’re a crazy bird. Max: *eternalized scream*

[@simonwillis1529]

Max I’m gonna use your laugh when my boss rings me asking if I can come in 🤣

aah yes the well known "eating celery at 70 degrees"

[@lozzylols]

I wonder how many owners of a variety of animals tell their pets, well you won't let me do it so you have to go to the VETS!!!!! If they only really knew we try to do the best for them lol. Love you Mr Max, you always make me smile xx

[@lozzylols]

Also Max just reminded me of a politician. Passionately goes on and on about something that no one else understands lol

[@pipewig74]

Still cracks me up with his complete disgust of going to the vet! 😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@rusticbowie7636]

I love when Dan said he would put Max's cellphone in the carrier so he could call 911. xD

[@nolongerusing7430]

3:00 When Max said " *ABDIBABDIBABDIBABDIABABDI* ", I felt that.

[@tx-sweet-pjg3547]

Maxwell Tailfeathers, , “” I don’t give a damm “, “ I’m not doing it “ , “ you can’t make me “, “ filthy language “ , “ filthy language “ , “ filthy language” “ because I said so “ , “ and you can’t make me “ !!! DAMMIT !!!!! 😂 poor Max 🎩💜🎩

[@cazevans927]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😆😆👍

[@VaalMaakri]

Max I feel you. This is exactly how I feel about going to the dentist.

[@astra1653]

Look out! Max has gone full *Angry Chicken Mode* ! Oh, the horror!

[@Ofinfinitejest]

The opinions he expresses seem to have genuine conviction behind them.

[@theresalacey6126]

Oh my goodness! That was quite a fit. Banging your beak and everything!

[@greenbird3808]

Uh oh, it's a celery kind of day.... 😱😬💚

[@rhondaz356]

greenbird, I always feel torn between feeling badly for our boy and yet enjoying these vet visits' videos...💚💛🤠🧡

[@greenbird3808]

@@rhondaz356 Me too, Rhonda. But we can be sure, Dan will do everything to make Max feel as safe and comfy as possible and there will be treats and extra cuddles afterwards.

[@tracilay4162]

@@rhondaz356 same here, knowing how he throws up on the way home and gets lots of cuddling afterwards.

[@rhondaz356]

EXACTLY, I feel the same way both of you do. 🧡💛

[@Sakovri]

From a radio demon into an upset muppet. Max has an amazing range.

[@Denise-bcg]

Lol. Max tantrums are the best. I'm howling😂😂🤣🤣🤣.