What they DON'T tell you about PET TOUCANS (Personality change after 6 months)

[@evilqueen13]

Urban rescue ranch made a whole thing about his rhea constantly attacking him and making him bleed. His channel blew up because people were watching him get mauled by his pet. I think it's important that you show what it's really like living with them.

[@Kehy_ThisNameWasAlreadyTaken]

Now his ostriches are keeping Kevin in line, but now the kangaroo is really feeling his oats

[@etholus1000]

RIP big ounce, a local legend of the Urban Rescue branch 😢

[@DustyHoney]

I have a pet duck who I ended up with against my will. Ducks, like geese, will try to bite you. Ducks also have tendencies to harass dogs. They do not make good pets, I always tell people not to get ducks. Ducks are smart but you cannot UNtrain a duck. Once they learn a behavior, it’s likely going to become a permanent part of their routine.

[@PhoenixRoseYT]

The Spiderman edits had me cackling. Especially the “you’re trash, Brock” 😂😂😂

[@ToddTheTolerable]

It's a testament to toucans that you're explaining how you keep getting mauled by these birds and my first reaction to seeing it is "aw, they're so cute!"

[@2CANTV]

They are very cute and beautiful as ornery as they may be!

[@jean14256]

Leaving more of the bites (or attempted bites) in from now on seems like a good idea! It shows the everyday reality of owning and interacting with toucans, namely that even though they’re lovely, they’re still lovely assholes. You do a great job already with advocating that people not get pet toucans, but actually seeing how even with human friendly toucans bites are a constant hazard, it speaks louder then words as a warning.

[@sinine1100]

The amount of times I've been or see people bitten or scratched by a simple domestic housecat (several of them) makes it look very tame, actually... Toucan bites are ow, cat bites are "so my calf swelled up and sprouted a red line, so I'm now in the ER for antibiotics".

[@vibrantgleam]

Still love them, even after watching this video. They're just hormonal scissor birds. And they can sound like machine guns as well. I ofc won't get one as a pet but I do love seeing people taking care of them lol

[@Art3misSky]

It used to hurt my feelings when my parrots bit me….took some time to realize they are just emotionally unstable toddlers that just want to bite you sometimes 😂. Thanks for spreading awareness of the not so nice side of bird ownership! ❤

[@kaxapaluna1920]

They are wild and miss to be free. Why do you need to slave tropical birds?

[@terracannon876]

So basically, they are forever watching for weakness, lurking in the branches like little velociraptors XD Still love them. From a distance. Does this mean that Toupac and Ripley were exceptions, or was it because of age or toucan species? ..Or select filming of moments when they were on their best behaviors? XD

[@2CANTV]

I mention in the video that toupac and Ripley were the same way. I just typically film and edit around them. Toupac wasn't as bad just because of his health issues though.

[@terracannon876]

@@2CANTV The power of editing - making velociraptors seem cuddly :D

[@jdearing46]

Birds are not dinosaurs! They are birds and never were anything else. Science fact, through DNA and how it all works.

[@8x13Wolf]

@@jdearing46 All birds are dinosaurs, but not all dinosaurs were birds. Hope that helps.

[@angelmartin7310]

​@@jdearing46agree, this dino bird fantasy is getting annoying.

[@toonbat]

THERAPIST: "Are you self-harming?" YOU: "No." *gets another toucan.* YOU: "Maybe."

[@Keonyte]

Thank you for this video! I know very little about birds as pets and I did NOT understand how often you were editing out toucan bites!

[@JasonCarney.]

Hey Brock, thanks for all you do for these precious creatures 👍

[@think2086]

It helps to remember that birds are dinosaurs. Then suddenly, it makes a little more sense.

[@xAshuriix]

Props to you for getting chomped for science on screen for us, dude.

[@Its_Brigid_at_it_again]

This reminds me of Ben from the Urban Rescue Ranch and his Rhea Kevin. Really puts into perspective that these guys evolved from dinosaurs

[@vanessasworder]

Wonderful explanation of why they suffer so much if not given a careful diet…she is so beautiful

[@annienewman8312]

the more i learn the more i am happy i got lucky with my cockatiel. he was kept with his parents and weened naturally by the parents.

[@id.unknown1283]

Youve got to love them even with the split personalities and the violence. You have to be the right type of person for them. Also you cany be afraid of being hurt, I have a pair of curlcrests and they can get out of hand. My male tried to take an eye last spring and curls are cute and cuddlie compared to the big toucans.

[@sezwo5774]

Very interesting. My African Grey parrot would bite me hard intentionally and look me into the eyes afterward making sure I got the message. He would bite for a reason when I did something wrong, that he did not like- for example being taken back into his cage when did not want to, etc. I got him to stop by pretending to cry as if badly hurt, and looking at him while pretending to cry and showing him the part of my body that he bit, usually a finger. I would do this for a whole minute or so! It worked because while he was biting me purposefully he did not want to hurt me seriously. With a Toucan, if as you say they are bullies by nature, this approach would not work. I wonder though. Nice video, thanks.

[@tobiaswichert4843]

Parrots are capable of compassion and understand the concepts of kindness and selflessness, so it's no wonder that it worked.

[@jessimimo]

It is beyond me why anyone would get a Toucan. They belong in the wild. They are my favorite bird...........in the jungle! I appreciate you showing the truth.

[@jkishhabi]

You made the right decision, we do our best to prevent unnecessary suffering in our beloved animal companions. Even though it is a right decision, it is always a very hard decision every single time. Much love to you in this time. Give yourself the grace and time to mourn. I had to make this decision for my beloved 17 yr old cat this July. So I somewhat get how you feel right now.

[@CESayers1]

Translation: they’re certified nutcases.

[@Chuck_Tarnish]

I literally LOLed at this comment 🤣

[@kacievines7981]

A great demonstration with toucans and how the only reason you should ever take any in is if: you're capable of giving the real care and space for them to thrive, able to give part of your life to, and most importantly - are insane enough. ;) These aren't tiny dogs you can pamper and put in a purse. Not these chaotic dinosaurs.

[@MattMonk]

Thank you for making this video, I know these birds are more than I can handle so I'm glad there's people like you making videos about them so I can appreciate them from afar. Honestly, one of the main things that keeps me away from exotic pets is just that I live in the middle of nowhere, it's hard enough to find a qualified vet for my cat or dog let alone a toucan.

[@BubblyTeatime]

Universal Studios sells Jurassic Park safari hats online. Maybe that will give the back of your head some protection lol. But also wanted to say that Rhea's red beak is coming in so beautifully!

[@carmenattallah6244]

I know there are a lot of differences between toucans and parrots, but parrots will guard resources too and attack you when you try to feed them. What worked for me was getting a different cage for my parrot to sleep in and then I can clean his big cage and get his food and water all set up before I get him up for the day. Otherwise I was getting bit every time I put my hand in the cage, even to bring him food! And you deserve a lot of respect for rescuing these birds and giving them the best life possible!!

[@CowCommando]

This reminds me of some stories by my brother in law who used to work in the parrot enclosure of a zoo. Basically, some of the birds were jerks and weren't allowed to be around patrons during the hours people were allowed to go inside and feed the birds.

[@ProDem717]

You don’t have to let them bite you for us!! We believe you! And thank you for this video because I was considering one until now!

[@GraceT]

I was surprised to find that out of my most exotic pets, my kookaburra is pretty easy going so far. My hornbills are not easy 😅

[@douglasberry4444]

I'm not locked in here with you! You're locked in here with me!

[@the_real_Kurt_Yarish]

My man is in an abusive relationship with birds. And I thought my life was crazy!

[@uni4786]

This is really interesting! like its the opposite for dogs, bitey when they are little but calm and sweet as they age.

[@friak2220]

My name’s also Ria, and the way you keep describing her personality sounds pretty relatable.

[@pogostix6097]

Man, I worry sometimes that you're gonna open a video and be wearing an eyepatch and we'll all know what happened lol. Best of luck with the murder birds.

[@coltonbaysinger]

Your aviary is so cool!

[@FishBola1991]

So, flying toddlers with bike horns and garden shears, vs Macaws that have bolt cutters.

[@TheSpeep]

I dont get what you mean... Bad pets? Youre giving your whole explanation and they just go out of their way to help prove your point! Such helpful animals!

[@goalking7778]

This video makes me feel less bad that we cant keep toucans here in Australia. But to be honest i think id still keep them if i could. Theyre so beautiful its worth the pain (i think)

[@IAM2CAN]

This is the best advice about 2 cans, he knows what he is talking about.

[@wolfgangod69]

Good to see you still posting I haven't been here since Tupac passed

[@madeleine363]

Is this maybe related to the social fencing behaviour? Im curious what would happened if you had some gloves and plastic tongs to see if they would fence with you

[@annehaight9963]

From an evolutionary perspective, I guess this aggression is meant to keep everything in the jungle away from them. They could be very vulnerable, but if bigger predators learn that toucans are huge assholes not worth messing with, the toucan is safer as a species.

[@Death_Gremlin]

Now im curious Are they usually outright agressive animals or is it like territorial or instincts of something being not like their species and wanting to distance themselves because of it? Or maybe the strong sence of independence or all just hormonal I wonder whats going through their brains Also is it abit hard or stressful to take care of them (dont worry i dont plan on getting one Im fine with sticking to a kingsnake uwu)

[@tobiaswichert4843]

Naturally agressive yes, in a way. The social structure, behavior in their flocks is kinda similar to the Klingon society. Toucans do spend much time with non-serious fights, like sparring, with each other.

[@2CANTV]

They're just general bullies even to their own species. Like the poster said before me, they spend a lot of time fencing with their flock mates as a social behavior. But they also tend to dominate and bully any other animal in the vicinity- especially other birds. We perhaps don't notice because we're so familiar with seeing them now... But can you imagine being another bird or animal and a bird with that kind of beak comes at you? Even though it's not as comparatively strong as a parrots may be, they rely on intimidation and confidence when approaching other animals. My best guess is that they consider me as part of the flock and they interpret biting me as a playful challenge...the problem is I don't have a tough beak to meet them at their level. They typically go after my hands because I suspect that's what they equate to my "beak", being what I use to manipulate objects like they do with theirs.

[@tobiaswichert4843]

@@2CANTV yes, they probably try to spar with out. I wonder what would happen, if you wear a bite proof glove (like a butchers glove) and actually fight back....

[@sezwo5774]

@@tobiaswichert4843 He would have to institute his own reign of terror and the birds would then be fleeing and not thinking about biting the boss.

[@Angie_Secret_Squirrel]

One of my cockatiels is the same, but both of them have times of the year when they’re very bitey, especially at moulting times 😂

[@sweetbee52]

Soooo basically they’re just a tiny T-rex 🦖🦖🦖🦖

[@FurryTheWhiteFox]

i would make a puppet with a tucan beak so i could battle them XD

[@KimF1]

Same with parrots... Oh so cuddly when they are babies, but beware later, lol... I had an awesome conure for 19 years, but my sister in law recently had to go to the emergency room from being attacked by a similar species.

[@robeagleR]

I'll be honest I think I prefer seeing them like this? Its "entertaining" in a different way, but also Good grief they are little Monsters 😅 Adorable but yes.

[@littlejonathorn6860]

Brock: Would the biting go down if you were a chain mail sleeve or armor?

[@Lilian040210]

Oh yes definitely leave biting in. People need to start getting wake up calls that animals are living beings and not animated toys that just want to cuddle. All those "cute animal videos" accounts are doing a huge disservice. I know that a lot of people just want to see something cute for 3 sec and forget about it, but at least half will get their mind made with them wanting to get a pet thinking they're only gonna get the good and cute stuff.

[@Alien_at_Large]

I guess this is a stupid question, but is there some reason you don't wear some leather gloves and cap? I'm aware that parrot trainers say you shouldn't wear bite-proof gloves because that teaches the parrot helplessness; but you say that toucans cannot be trained, anyway.

[@Leon-bc8hm]

Or better yet eye protection. I bet they aim for the eyes if they can.

[@TCK-9]

Welders gloves and some sort of bike or hockey helmet 🤨

[@alexwright6816]

I pretty regularly feed eels (specifically NZ long fin eels) and I'd feel more comfortable sticking my hands in front of a carnivorous eel (they do have teeth, many people claim they don't, they do. They are very short, very sharp teeth) than a toucan. The bites are almost all accidental. The worst I had was one biting my thumb after mistaking it for a piece of sausage, but it let go after a second or so.

[@metaforcesaber]

"gimme food or I bite you, pal." - Rhea

[@AceOBlade]

aaa Look at the little Predators they are so cute i wanna pet them even if it comes at the cost of a finger

[@dannyvazquez5172]

I have a keel billed toucan I got him as a baby he use to let me get him and he would fly on my arm but now at one year old he bites a little more and doesn’t really let me have him on my arm but some days he’s mad and some days he is friendly

[@2ndHandSoul91]

Okay, you convinced me that a pet cheetah is a better option 😉

[@Migolcow]

Peace was never an option

[@dessaml18]

I'm glad I watched this. I really wanted a toucan and have come close to getting one. I read good things about them. After this video that is a firm hell no. You really have to love this bird to tolerate this abuse. I'd lose my freaking mind if this was my reality after spending all that time and money on one of these...

[@Mayhamsdead]

My girlfriend and I were HOWLING within 30 seconds.

[@kassfowler7745]

I donated to the Remembering Ripley fund but never got my feather. I have emails as proof of donation

[@adamray2305]

I think it would be a good idea to wear heavy duty gloves and a welders jacket to protect your skin and to stop you from leaking red fluid so much

[@Stealth86651]

You know what the best part about having Toucans? Toucan play at that game.

[@SellingLAandMiami]

Think I know the reason why toucans haven’t caught on as pets as it took a snap at the guy while he said that. Pretty funny. Cool birds though

[@dumkenadine1268]

Two Toucan bite you very hard ,your Hand is bleeding ouch is actually not good,but your Video just awesome! :)

[@Argosance]

I wonder, is this similar to when Toucans "beak fence" with one another? Is it possible they are exhibiting this same behavior towards you (and winning! 😂)

[@ATLJonathanH]

Constantine Maroulis from American Idol is keeping pet Toucans now?

[@arafatkk1917]

Sir so Beautiful bird

[@ghostymeow]

Grabbing the fat on the back of the arm !!! That’s evil lol

[@KomodogodX]

I know you state that they dont go near u as often and that they often lunge at u; but when they dont behave like that theyre still pretty chill around u and obviously care a great deal for u right? I ask because i just always remember seeing videos of how sweet and lovable toupac was to u and the other birds and he was the oldest bird u owned at the time.

[@bo-dine7971]

I always thought, I'd never find an animal I'd have the heart to hunt, not for sport nor for food unless I had no choice for sustenance.. But these birds right here may be a contender (just dark humour don't worry I still wouldn't lol.)

[@Joeynator3000]

Cats: I love and hate you at the same time, go away. Toucans: I love and hate you at the same time, I'm gonna kill you now.

[@Leon-bc8hm]

And still there are people taking a pet tiger or something like that.

[@gristen]

do you think your birds bite because theyre trying to fence you? maybe they're trying to see where you fall on the pecking order

[@kh7794]

All birds go through this just like every human goes through puberty, so do birds. All of any if mine I had did no matter what species.

[@tomhanks1769]

Is Ripley nicer than most toucans? He doesn't seem aggressive.

[@3000BETA]

Cute little psychos😈🤪 Why don't you wear a falconry glove to protect your hands, and maybe fence back to establish yourself as a leader of the flock; I remember you fenced with Ripley

[@2CANTV]

I have done that in the past but I've grown worried that I'm perhaps encouraging the behavior. It may be worth testing again to see what kind of change it makes though.

[@3000BETA]

@@2CANTV No one knows better than you but if they live in flocks then they manage to get along with each other somehow. 🤷‍♀️

[@dragonfire5735]

I'll stick with my sweet cockatiel.

[@archosaur_enjoyer824]

What are your thoughts on tapajaridae? It's a family of pterosaurs that are similar to toucans

[@billlumbergh9251]

Someone should invent something that covers your arm. Maybe make it out of leather. That way you can protect your hand.

[@TCK-9]

Leather welders gloves would be a good start.

[@wipeout1445]

i think she's like this cuz she cant express her love properly so she bites you lol

[@barbarawilder2956]

Well, gosh, thanks. Who'd have thunk? The enclosure is gorgeous. You can just buy a 2can?

[@gristen]

i think most of his birds are rescues

[@samuelmatheson9655]

they hunger for the hand that feeds

[@ThomasMoore-z4s]

Nacho and Lalo. There needs to be a hector and a Gus

[@supertrix6628]

sheesh just get a pair of gloves so if they bite nothing happening, they do have bird gloves for species that do such things with the gloves on they will eventually give up knowing its not doing anything, and they typically wont like biting thick leather gloves much so the behavior will go away or be alot less.

[@bluedistortions]

Isnt this all wild birds, though? We saved a young mouse bird (western cape of south africa) after she lost her parents, loved her like part of the family, and she was an amazing, tame pet who seemed very happy.. until she became sexually mature. Then she was like.. "youre trash bruh."

[@ronski.]

The birds have no chill

[@A.Relanda]

How many baby toucans do you produce in your aviary?

[@carolhartley4448]

❤

[@tamray7952]

Will this behavior prevent you from taking one along on an educational talk/presentation?

[@2CANTV]

They tend to be more reserved and submissive when they're out of their element so it would likely be okay if I did that some day. But there's always a chance they could get comfortable with doing talks with me and then behave that way. It's hard to say but I've thought about that too.

[@lady-LumenChristi]

7:05 🦖 🦜

[@gbriank1]

It would be awesome to see them at a zoo...like Ft Worth

[@lochuynh7234]

are toucans worth for a pet if you can take care of one

[@lochuynh7234]

and how many toucans do you must have

[@TCK-9]

You need a lot of time and space for them, and be able to put up with everything he described in this video. Not a good idea for a suburban family with busy lives.

[@DarkLineSnes]

for toucans every movement is sus, at least they do not attack or jump at anyone unless you try to touch them

[@Daero1]

Do all birds behave like this once they reach sexual maturity?

[@kenzilla1851]

So you say they're bullies, but can you bully them back? Is it like a dominance thing with them? Like where if they try something and you react back to it (probably not reasonable to try to bite a toucan back I imagine) with force, will they back off or would it make it worse?

[@2CANTV]

You can kinda fence with them and push them away like I did with my arm. But I'm hesitant to encourage them to continue to bite my hands by "fighting back". Turning the tables and chasing them back does help them chill but I'm worried about encouraging behavior too much.

[@madeleine363]

​@2CANTV if the behaviour has never seemed to get better via avoidance, I'd give it a try

[@k.george8722]

And to think, you could have had a cat 😉

[@InfiniteAnvil]

I wonder if they're trying to fence you.

[@lorrainewheeler5592]

She is being very mean today 🥺

[@2CANTV]

She's mean every day. You just don't typically see that part 😉

[@lorrainewheeler5592]

@@2CANTV yes 😊 true

[@killerb255]

Why his name is Disembodied Brock:

[@dynaakin8019]

Gloves. My 2 cents.

[@nautilusshell4969]

Think that the toucan needs the therapist more than you do for its unresolved anger issues.

[@skellingtonmeteoryballoon]

I never heard that about bird formula . Although toucan isn’t native in my neck of the woods so it makes sense. Do you think the essential oil sprays help about when birds are hormonal ?

[@carriephilippi]

Keeping birds as pets taught me ONE thing... THEY DON'T BELONG IN CAGES!!!

[@ricanryker6441]

Thanks for the warning HELL NO! Don't want one now!