Man I feel so bad for the animals that come from bad situations like this. Glad the new owners were there to help and seek your guidance. Kudos to all.
I know these white big ones are cockatoos, But is this pink colour one also a cockatoo? pls anwser because i want to buy one ruclips.net/user/shortsii226hvfSg8?feature=share
I work with an umbrella cockatoo at a shelter I volunteer at. His name is cloud, and he's my favorite because he's so, so sweet to everyone! His background is lousy as well, and he's made such a flying comeback from it, but never in a million years would I adopt an umbrella cockatoo. Like you said, there are very few people who can take care of them to the fullest.
I know these white big ones are cockatoos, But is this pink colour one also a cockatoo? pls anwser because i want to buy one ruclips.net/user/shortsii226hvfSg8?feature=share
I gotta say it is so sweet to see a bird able to connect with a human after experiencing such abuse and neglect. He absolutely feels safe with and adores Shannon! Hopefully you’ll be able to aide in a breakthrough to train that sweet boy for his own benefit
I know these white big ones are cockatoos, But is this pink colour one also a cockatoo? pls anwser because i want to buy one ruclips.net/user/shortsii226hvfSg8?feature=share
It's cute until you realize that birds aren't dogs and the cuddling is a possessive, mating type behavior not just a simple "wanting to be near his human" behavior that a dog or cat might display.
We have a Male umbrella who was rescued about 5 years ago. He is super sweet. He was in a crappy situation as well. He screamed bloody murder all day every day. When we brought him home he was out of his cage the whole time we were there. He stopped screaming. These guys just want to be with people. They are so misunderstood. You guys are right not everyone can own these guys. Good luck to them trying to get him to be a happy member of the flock.
7:45 just makes me want to cry for that poor bird!! He just wants to love and be loved (and I know, it is part hormonal as well) but you can see how he looks at Shannon that he longs for a human to NOT treat him negatively, "just treat me like a companion." But definitely kudos to Murphy's new owners for taking on a bird, especially a U2, with a troubled past. They aren't easy birds in the best of conditions so I can't imagine day to day life for them with Murphy now.
The problem is they fear him to much. Umbrella cockatoos especially pick up to this very quickly and won't listen to you if they sense that. They are quite temperamental. They great birds once you get past this and train quicker and adapt quicker then most birds. I have two Umbrella Cockatoos and I literally take them almost everywhere with me. They fully flight, harness and potty trained. So they go to stores with me and we'll socialized to people. Honestly they are companions not pets. This is a example on how not to train a cockatoo. They pick up on fear and negativity pretty much instantly. Trust me I know I use to be terrified of them myself when use to work at sanctuaries till one decided to pick me for some reason and had her now for about 10 years as adopted her. Now I have three cockatoos, two which are umbrella cockatoos one male and female and other is a little corella and they go pretty much everywhere with me on my shoulder for the most part and yes they are harness, flight and even potty trained. The umbrella cockatoo in the video would actually be easy to train and bond to if they get over the fear part and get rid of the negativity towards him. He actually more behaved then most the ones I dealt with at the sanctuaries. Treat them like a companion and not a pet you fear and they literally can be the best companion.
@@thetechgenie7374 they aren't doing anything other than tormenting this beautiful 'too and it's sickeningly accepted by instagram. I, along with many others, reported it but, as of this comment's publication, it is still up. Frustrating that we can see it but can't help the bird. Hopefully this owneer is just very ignorant and learns quickly, though I highly doubt it based on his instagram feed.
God bless Murphey's humans for taking him on! Rescue pets are challenging (and can be scary) enough, let alone a cockatoo. I hope they don't give up and wish them the best. Much respect ❤️❤️❤️
Total empathy and compassion for someone to rescue a bird. I've recently taken on two 15 year old Quakers who have never been trained. I appreciate their courage to show us how to move forward with rescues. Many Thanks 👍
@jmdenison Yes a lot of people don't understand them. The problem is cockatoo are very quick learners and train differently then pretty much any bird I worked with over the years. I use to be one that use to be as well terrified of them and never wanted to adopt one as use to work rescuing birds for years as they are known to be quite temperamental. Now I have three cockatoos, two which are umbrella cockatoos and honestly good companions as they go on my shoulders to stores and etc. They are well socialize and actually great birds once you understand and bond to them and train them correctly. Yes they learn quicker then most birds. It literally took me less then one day to harness train mines and 2 week to flight train them, yes took time to exercise them for longer distance flights. They adapt quickly like us pretty much once you get past the fear and built a trust with them. Cockatoos won't even allow you to train them if they sense you fear them and end up training you.
@@thetechgenie7374 I agree with EVERYTHING you said. they are wonderful loyal companions. right now I just adopted one from a pet show. former dad died and mom had to go into a nursing home. in foster care for 3 months prior to adoption by me. loved dad, leery of mom. so I have the hardest training which is when they are leery of one sex. he is coming along tho. it start with I'm not going near you from across the room, and slowly, slowly over months you get near them. I can now get within a foot on a regular basis. little dude knows how to set up and can be handled--by a man. foster dad had no problems he would step up, be examined and handled (I am told) and cuddled. that's what I want. he was constantly with dad on his shoulder. I work with a pet psychic and she says he's still watching me but looks forward to be able to step up on my command and be with me on my shoulder. great news! he does not bite as in ever. my last goffins I lost bit anyone who would come near me. so I"m looking forward to that. long post but a cockatoo is worth it. I also have 2 macaws, 1 grass parrot lupine and an amazon that I believe is wild caught 35 years ago, so he's a biter. he has not bitten me in 2 years, but I have to be careful around him and he won't step up except a dog rope. grass parrot is a baby and I'm working on his training too. they are all rescues and rejects, but I'm fine with that
I am grateful you showed this. I have always been drawn to Cockatoos and have had experiences with multiple cockatoos. I don't have one because they live for 80 years and no one in my life shares the love of cockatoos. I saw this bird and immediately wanted to be in the room, helping. My brain understands this species...Macaws are foreign to me. Lol. However, I do get that cockatoos can be intimidating. Shannon and her family are awesome for reaching out and rescuing this bird. If I had any advice....patience, time, and build the bonds of trust. Let the cockatoo be safe in the cage but be as present in the home and with the people so it can observe you...observe your reactions to life and others. It will see you aren't the former owner. For awhile it will be in the mindset of 'waiting for the other shoe to drop'...but chose one thing and try it every day as interactive, do it the same way, regardless of outcome. It will work and once it realizes it is a partnership it will want more. :) best of luck
Hey Kelly , I totally agree and have done exactly what you said with my rescue umbrella, “ mad max “ and I started our journey 2 yrs ago , Max’s previous owner was a young man that said he couldn’t stand hearing the bird get vocal all the time , eventually he put the bird outside in a carport and if the bird got vocal he would hose max down with a garden hose , the guy finally sold the bird to a bird dealer at a flea market and there is were max and eye met . He was aggressive wouldn’t let me get into the cage to clean and would move away from me , I started by getting him a huge cage , and it was put 10’ away from my recliner, I would talk to him and would get my hand inside to familiarize him to me , to make a long story short , he plays with toys , will come out of the cage to be petted and cuddle, he does get vocal when he doesn’t see me or if I’m gone but not like before , and your so right it’s time , love and understanding the bird , I know when to back off and it’s all about building trust , we take it Day by day , 👍🏼
I know these white big ones are cockatoos, But is this pink colour one also a cockatoo? pls anwser because i want to buy one ruclips.net/user/shortsii226hvfSg8?feature=share
@@sadooww the bird you are interested in is call a Gala cockatoo or red breasted cockatoo,if you plan on getting one make sure you get one that’s been hand fed and tamed , these birds live a long time and are a big investment( cost of the bird ) , cage ,food , toys , vet bills , don’t just by one cause you think it pretty, they need a lot of attention and need to be a constant part of your life . 🙂
I thought the same. Take the security blanket out of the equation. Course watching is, of course that is what you do, but in the moment you try anything that works.i feel like it might be like the shoulder rushing in that it's a safe place that you don't want them on if you can't take them down without getting bit. You work with what you have and props for getting to the realization what needed to be done. Still working on my Goffin's and it's been 2 years since I found you guys and training is getting better just need to get the rest of the family in on this journey. Keep up the awesome work Jamie and Dave.
I think that Murphy’s new parents are amazing people for not only taking him in to give him a better life but also for taking him to your master class to understand his behaviours. My pup is also a rescue, the not knowing what they’ve been through after they’ve become part of your family can become heart breaking. ❤❤❤
Thanks to the new people that are trying to help. Thanks to you both! You are making a difference in the world both the new owners and you and Dave as teachers. PS it is ok if these aren’t your fave birds. By far mine. Love these cuddly freaks.
Ah man, that just hurts on a whole other level hearing about his background. Thankful for the people that have taken him in for another shot at life, and you guys for doing your best to help achieving that!
Awe this poor bird broke my heart. I feel so much for the owners. You can see the love from the girl, yet there is a fear. I dont have a bird now but have been super interested in one. I am thinking of volunterring somewhere so I can get some knowledge, which I obviously need. It has not discouraged me though. My hats off to you and the owners for taking time with this sweet scared soul. Thank you for loving these angels.
Wow, Good luck to this family and bird. I am the 3rd home for my umbrella- Frankie. He Loves everyone. His first family abandoned him when they moved, second family was great. My guy's diet is not the best yet, but he is non bitey. I can do just about anything with him, he accepts most people, loves interacting with them, especially kids. He loves all the other pets I have had, would often use one dog as his 'taxi'-payment was Frankie dropping treats from a table for the dog. He does a bit of talking and will sometimes call to me if I am out of the room. If anyone laughs, he will join right in. No, umbrellas are NOT for most folks, they are demanding and time consuming. You will be caring for this 'toddler' for 70 years. They are high maintenance. They can bite HARD. (I must admit my Quaker drew blood a few times when she was very old, so far Frankie has never bitten me.) The NOISE level they can reach is INSANE. It will make your ears ring, even if you are in another room. I love my bird. I love hearing him babble full stories to me. (He used to talk to 'grandma' on the phone for 10-15 minutes every time I called my mom.) I have learned to be even more patient and non-reactive as I deal with him. PLEASE, no matter how cute and adorable cuddly they seem, cockatoos are not an easy or good/correct pet for 99.9% of people. Or maybe I should say 99.9% of people will not make good cockatoo owners.
What a sweet bird. He could be much more distrusting and aggressive towards people, especially with what he's been through. It's wonderful he's getting a chance at a better life.
Bravo, Jamie! You did it! Cockatoos are a challenging kind of bird to keep period, and when you add in a complicated and traumatic history -- well, that's often where the "blood" from blood, sweat, and tears comes from. They are so smart, and it takes a good long time to establish communication that can be understood by both bird and owner. In the meantime, just getting safely through the day is an exhausting accomplishment. These birds did not ask to be in this situation, though, and like you said, Murphy's owners are some of the wonderful people in this world who are committed to changing at least his life for the better.
I am so grateful for the wonderful, beautiful souls out there who rescue these animals and those who help their rescuers learn the tools to be able to provide the best for these animals. Thank you for all that you do, and everyone else here who had made a positive difference in any animal's life 💚
Well done ALL of you!! You managed to keep a super dicey situation chill and calm. Murphy may not have come out of the Master class a star student, but he wasn't harmed or traumatized. He was met where he was, which, for him, gotta be HUGE trust steps.
They're basically the chimpanzee of the parrots. Super intelligent, capable of being extremely loving but flipping to a state of dangerous aggression with a modicum of excitement.
Hi Birdtricks! I love all of your video’s & my heart goes out to Murphy & his Humans. I hope he’s enjoying his birdie-life by now. I was wondering-do you have a follow up video of him? Thank you so much for sharing and teaching. You guys rock! 💕❤️👍😘🕊
I have a 10yo singing dancing Female umbrella who I lucked out with. She is a piece of cake, so chill and obedient. The worst she does is screech a little if you leave the room but only after she asks you “baby, what you doin?” A few times. Everything turns her on so I have to be strict and watchful with friends that dont know better and would love nothing more then to stroke her all over like she wants. If shes on the ground it doesn’t matter who you are she will step up 100%.
Aww Jami, even though you are uncomfortable with cockatoos we learn so much from how to be afraid but not let it sabatoge training. Amazing commentary and disclaimer!
I live in Australia and we have wild Sulfur crested and black cockatoos all around where I live. They can be excellent pets….very affectionate, loyal, and super intelligent. But they must be given human attention…they cannot be ignored. They can resort to destructive behaviour and even feather pulling if they sense they are under appreciated or ignored. You cannot have any success with cockatoos if you’re going to treat them like a “dumb animal”. They are smarter than your cat and dog, and can get jealous. Basically it is like have a 3 or 4 year old who will never grow up…but this one can love to be 40, 50 or even older.
Hi from Australia....I do agree that too many people have cockatoos that shouldn't....but here in australia i have seen many people do well handling there birds
Awww bless you Murphy ❤ of course we love parrots to be intelligent and that means theu are affected emotionally and can be traumatised. Be proud Jamie that you were even in the room! You were the one to get him back in his cage! 🎉
I have Tequila, his brother. I have had him at age of 7 months. Now he is 43. Tequila is a BlueFront Amazon. Very stubborn. Lots of practice and various rewards.
You are 100% right on umbrella cockatoo, my mother was given one at random from a old time family friend 15 yrs ago and no one was ready for it. It takes a lot of time and ton of patience to handle and take of them. It loves my mother to death and hates every one and everything that is not her. It shows no fear of our dogs or cats but there is one thing that it fears and fears the most my tortoise lol
Ok, I'm a minute in and already feeling tense an anxious with him coming out of that crate 🤣🙈 Your fears of umbrella cockatoos are completely understandable! I agree with you that people just shouldn't have them... It's so sad how many of them will be rehomed and obviously worse situations out there. I am surprised no one got bit while getting him out! And Dave was so brave to go over to get him off the floor... The moment he went on the floor I thought "good luck now! Better to just leave him or you'll get nailed!!" My parents have an umbrella, grew up with him, and he can be so unpredictable! He's much better now and really has always been a sweet bird... But I would never ever let him get close to my face, let alone run up to my shoulder no matter how great of a mood he appears to be in 🤣🤣😳 he can go from happy to instantly ornery at the speed of light! Not about to lose and ear or an eye. Cockatoos man. They will leave you traumatized 🤣🤣🤣🙃
Murphy seems like a sweet boy really, well done to his new family for loving and caring for a traumatised bird. Could you try using like a leather arm gator or similar ? Like what falconry people use lol.
I'm currently volunteering at a bird sanctuary and we have several cockatoos. Jamie I feel your angst! Yes, there are people who should never have any contact with animals or birds. We currently have a cockatoo that hisses at any human that comes within 5 feet of her "house"; she was rescued from a situation where she was kept in a box in a closet for 15 years!!! Another one was kept locked in their cage for almost 20 years and was jabbed at with a stick for the "fun" of it. We have a total of about 25 cockatoos and they all have bad behavior problems due to abuse. You definitely never turn your back on them!
Some may never be able to be handled, and may never fully trust, but they are so amazingly resilient. You took them in though and gave them a loving home where they will never be abused or harmed again, and have the opportunity to heal to whatever extent each is capable of. That in itself is an amazing and compassionate act. 🤗❣
With my Quakers their answer for any interaction was screaming and biting. I first wore leather gloves to help with feeding and cage care. When they attacked the glove I was able to stop and let them see that biting did not give them what they wanted. We worked on finding high value treats. I switched to Bird Treats cold press pellets even though I can't weigh them yet. Each one has their favorite treat now.
As a human owned by a U2….I totally feel your pain on trying to get them to do ANYTHING we want them to do. There are times when it just will not happen at all. I really hope the owners don’t beat themselves up over this. It takes SO much with any animal that has come from a bad situation and it is magnified SO much with U2’s!! It took me and my kids tossing balls around and laughing in front of Sydney to get him over his horrible fear of balls…because previous owners had thrown them at his cage. God bless these owners for loving this beautiful baby!! Take your time and take baby steps!! Sydney used to run up my arm and onto the back of my neck and attack my head when I would try to put him back in his cage because he was afraid he wasn’t going to be able to come back out (he had been caged for most of his life). Luckily, I have really thick hair and always wore a hoodie and would put my hood up and was able to protect my ears and face when Sydney would flip out. Over time we found out he actually knew a few tricks!! Spent hours studying his body language and have avoided any nasty bites since…like 2017. There is no food motivation that I have found (yes, I have even tried the bad stuff 🤦♀️ that he’s not supposed to have). His motivation is affection. On the positive side…he loves everyone and will go to anyone! He is our baby good, bad and everything in between. We were his 3rd home in 4yrs and brought him home in 2014 and couldn’t love him more. Thank goodness one of my children is his actual human (he tolerates me LOL) and will inherit him when I can no longer take care of him the way he deserves. Take your time. Study what triggers him. You absolutely can get them on a good diet. Sry this was so long….U2’s are absolutely amazing once you figure them out LOL! 💖
We adopted a 39yo Sulphur Crested Cockatoo that was a resort rescue 4 years ago. She only liked my husband and would bite me any time she could. After working for years with her she finally trusts me (and realized I give the best scritches😂) and I can finally hold her, give her love and it has been the best gift ever! It really hurts me to see people think cockatoos are so fun ! get them and realize how hard they are and give them up.
I though all of you were so good with this Cockatoo. They can give me a fright by just flying overhead. The Umbrella Cockatoo is a very big bird. Kudos to his new owners to help him be happier in life.
Anytime someone says "I want a cockatoo" (and I hear it more often then I'd like) I respond with NO, you don't! They were my dream bird for many many years, and I ALMOST got a baby from a breeder, I had the money, and this little guy was snuggling me so sweetly.. but THANKFULLY I didn't have enough for a cage!!! 20 years later, I am so thankful I didn't get him. I would never own a big bird. I am NOT one of those humans. I try to talk everyone out of the idea of getting a big bird, but if they are truely interested, they should volunteer at a bird rescue, and see just how much they can handle. Fostering is a great way to see if a big bird is right for someone.
Birds have emotions that rival humans. My Quaker shows me unconditional love. When she gets frightened she'll hide behind my head. Her bird was frightened for sure and looking for a place to hide and get comforted. I would not want to be bit by that beak, you certainly know how to safely engage and make a frightened bird feel safe.
The 16:29 mark when you make the realization it’s the kid is so wonderful. These moments of problem solving are what being a pet trainer is all about. Gimme session 2 😂
I love umbrella cockatoos but I can see exactly why they are difficult pets to own. Their body language is hard to read and they get heightened really easily. I wouldn’t ever get one but I would love to meet one someday.
Their body language is easy to read, they just way more temperamental then most other bird species. I once stated would never want a umbrella cockatoo as worked a sanctuary and now have two umbrella cockatoos. The first one Baby my female U2 pick me essentially and I bonded to her. No one could handle her as she was way to aggressive and sent last owner to hospital. I walk up to her and told her to step up and she step up on my arm without attacking me. No one else could go near her and everyone was in shock, then every morning would have to say hello to her as she get upset and scream otherwise then as I let her out more and more she would follow me and I started bonding and training her. So I ended up adopting her. Had her for almost 10 years and now she a way different bird, she socialized and kids can pick her up and she free flight trained. Cooper my male U2 found at a garage sale in poor condition. He now a 100% but him he was always friendly from the beginning and was already trained by someone even flight trained which I was surprised. So someone at some point cared for him? He now literally one of the most well behaved cockatoo and super friendly.
This was so helpful for me along with part 2. I recently adopted a 10 year old Goffins. Horrible seed only diet and only wants pet under the wings, beak, back and everywhere. Is extremely friendly if that is what you give him. Won’t go on a perch. Is a shoulder rusher. This video has helped tremendously on how to start. He is not interested in rewards at all. Working on transitioning his diet and hope to make progress once that has been successful.
The thumbnail for this video should've been a still of Jamie curled up in a ball. That was too cute- but on a serious note, thank you guys for sharing this. I imagine it is rare that you are unable to make some improvements with a student's bird, but I will say that the owners are wonderful people with beautiful hearts. Sending positive thoughts and energy their way, and I am sure in due time Murphy's diet can improve and hopefully set a precedence for more improvements in their bonds. Love you guys! Om
Rehab is hard. So much damage done emotionally and physically is hard to work with. The owners have to be committed and commended for trying. Thanks for sharing this
I must’ve had an anomaly of an umbrella cockatoo 😂 he was the sweetest most loving non-aggressive cutest cockatoo ever ! I didn’t watch this entire video & I know this particular bird was abused but I’m just saying this to say that not all bird breeds are obviously the same ❤ happy to see these wonderful humans love & rescuer this poor baby ! … I’ll watch the rest of the video later 😊
I recently rescued a cockatoo just like this. Her first home was absolute garbage, but the people I got her from let her nest and lay eggs because they thought it was sweet and now I can’t break her from wanting to constantly nest. This video gave me hope knowing it’s just going to take time, but it’s hard not to get frustrated when I’m following all your directions and not getting anywhere.
We purchased a male 1 and half yrs old Sulphur cockatoo yesterday at a bird fair in Tulsa. the Bird reached out his cage tugging at my sleeve said hi and danced and danced and was excited and elated at our childrens laughter. Really kind gave that impression he chose us. We had previously raised Quakers and wanted to get a larger parrot. We Were told this particular guy was perfect for kids loves kids and is an ntertainer the Bird reached out and literally grabbed our attention and put on a great show. Well he obviously does loves to entertain and goes nuts over the kids when they are around. However upon bringing him home. The Children made a very big no no they were told not to do yet. They let him out of the travel cage within 5 minutes of arrival at home. I came back into the room and got mauled. I do mean mauled the bird fluttered off the table into my chest which I thought awe how sweet he really did pick us and wants to cuddle. Yep about 10 seconds of seeming to be sweet then he bit me so hard on my face that it punctured all the way through my cheek into my mouth. Now I am a tough man. I was a big tough combat soldier and ended up shot twice in my profession of arms and had my leg amputated. I Would Love to tell you I did not react but I tossed him away and off me essentially yeeting him in reaction to a savage attack. Upon hitting the floor the dude chased everyone out of the house but for whatever reason he seems to target me specifically. Thank goodness the leg he was attacking is a prosthetic and I was able to use a dowel and gently get him back into the travel cage. Not a very good impression for coming home. The Bird is very aggressive mainly to me. We Called the man we purchased him from and was told the poor guy had only been with the guy for 6 weeks. Came from a family in texas that had to move into a condo and gave him up to the guy. He had no information he could give us on his diet, how he handled or interacted or his likes or dislikes. We Really want to give this guy a good home and not get passed around. We are currently trying to get him used to everyone by staying in his cage and spending time close to him and singing and trying to help him ease into his new home after the absolute upheaval the poor guy has gone through. If anyone has any advice about dealing with what i can only compare to an Apache Attack Helicopter bird that seems to be fixated entirely on killing me for some reason let me know. We really want to give him a good home. I Was told the bird would outlive me but I did not expect that to come from getting my jugular ripped out lol. I feel like the poor guy is just angry at losing his family he bonded with and obviously went to someone that never spent any time with him over the last six weeks. We Asked to be put in touch with his previous owners today to see how we can make him more comfortable and earn his trust or find out about any training or behaviors to aid us in overcoming this guy in. At this point the guy has to earn my trust. This is totally a joke but we run a farm in Oklahoma and have a chicken slaughter coming up maybe he just needs to see that. Or maybe i just need to hire him to do it lol. i am total kidding which is how i deal with difficult situations. Because Man My face is shredded.
Not sure how old this video and your question is. 20 years ago I adopted a red-lored Amazon who was on her 5th home at age less then 20. She bit me on the chin the first night because her cage had no toys, I felt sorry for her, and wanted to put in a toy for her. She came out of the cage, decided I was not giving her the hanging toy fast enough, and fluttered to my shoulder and struck I knew I had made the mistake with a very stressed bird. If you haven't re-homed the bird, I hope you gave her some quiet place to de-stress for a few days. Then, rather than force her to do what you want, find out a bit of what she wants. Turned out Nibby was a not so little angel who had come into my life for two years to help me get through my mother's death one year later and the first year of grief before an incompetent veterinarian who should never be allowed near birds caused her death. More grief. I am sure these bird "trainers" sometimes have success and help people work with their birds, but I have been taught these methods and tried them without success. Most exotic birds are just that. They are not domesticated animals and training them like dogs will work with some but not at all with others. I find averted eyes, bowed head, and gentle kind words until they are comfortable with you works best. And that process can take several months until they accept you as their flock.
Yes, this is a beautiful bird. This just cements my thoughts that these Cockatoo's SHOULD NOT be kept as pets. Sorry people. Been doing a lot of researching on what type of bird would be good for our home. These should be avoided. Not a hater. Just that it is so beautiful but it has emotions and feeling too which can be traumatized so easily that it isn't fair to the bird. My feelings are with BirdTricks on this one. It's sad.
I have to agree my favorite bird is a cockatoo. They're absolutely wonderful birds. And remember that when birds are exterminated from an area due to famine flood weather, whatever, it's the pet owners that chip in and they will help populate an area so pet birds are important. Not only that, your pet knows that they're exchanging an outdoor life so they know they will always get food and water everyday. You actually write your pets into your chart before you come down here
Also Buster and Joseph. Not all umbrella cockatoos are the same. There’s also Victoria Cockatoo. These cockatoos are all very sweet parrots with even temperaments.
What a thoughtful comment! I am amazed at what Gotcha's family has done because he's adopted from questionable circumstances and carried a lot of baggage, as I recall. Anyway, he was no ange in the beginning from what I understand? To see Gotcha integrate into an entire family over the years even non human, has been a happy thing to see. Really inspires me. Buster is interesting because he is an absolute pistol. No angel (except with dad). LOL. I admire that his parents accept him for who he is with such grace. In difficult cases and also with difficult personalities such as Onni, it takes so much time day to day helping them to just stay enriched and not "exist".
@Graham Palmer Victoria and Joseph are exceptional, well adjusted with calm personalities. Also VC is a female, so that can be an advantage. Buster is a little like Onni. They can be adorable and well behaved but can flip in a flash with little to no warning. I've noticed that with both of them, a key part of them thriving is to let them get their energy out physically and emotionally one way or another, as they are both high drive birds. And it can be exhausting. With Onni it takes quite a bit of creativity to do right by him as he's not happy to toss shiny bobbles around, chew a block, or do a puzzle. He's on a whole other level that we are still trying to figure out how to deal with successfully.
That cage door move is hilarious. I had to pet sit for a bird that's constantly heightened by EVERYONE except his "Shannon", in this case, a guy named Mike. The bird got out while I was doing his water and it took me 30 minutes to convince him to get back into his cage...JUST like you did here.
It seems like cockatoos can be difficult but it seems like they are stubborn. I am glad the bird found a good home and patient new owners for Murphy despite what he has been threw.
The way Murphy just scoots sideways to Shannon reminds me of how my little quaker will sidestep to her toy when she's being hormonal. It's adorable, yet also exasperating. No sweetie, do not do that and then give me those baby eyes-
Shannon seems very pet intelligent, being able to read what the animal wants or his mood instead of forcing him to do something. 12:19 was a perfect example. I'm curious if it's just that she's spent enough time with this bird or if she's intuitive with different animals. Nice to see a young person respecting the animal instead of treating like a toy.
As an owner of a Cockatoo for the past 25 years, I 1000000000% agree. I barely knew what I was getting into in 1998. Besides the obvious issues with owning a large, loud parrot, they are low food motivated, difficult to train, difficult to switch diets and easy to overstimulate. (Just like Jamie said). This means it's particularly challenging to avoid the typical problems we see in parrot behavior that we can normally overcome with consistent training, so they end up rehomed over and over and over again. My bird was acquired as a weanling, and fortunately has never been subjected to abuse. I managed to keep her from plucking for the first 15 years and we moved and that changed. I felt like I failed. I've never truly been able to clicker train her though I've tried. I wish I had had Bird Tricks back then, though I did have clicker training at least. You guys would have been so helpful. Based on what I've learned about white cockatoos, I would *NEVER* recommend anyone own one, and I could never justify rehoming my own. The level of suffering they end up exposed to (just for being themselves) is horrific. If it came down to it, I'd beg a vet to put her down before I considered a rehome. If I die, bury her with me.
The only thing that feels good in this video, is that the owners have chosen to get help from you. With your tools of knowledge, they can do it. But the WHOLE toolbox is needed!!
Just go to a trusted pet show or a bird shop to get one. If you're trying to get one from somebody that rescues birds or a rescue, those places are nothing but trouble. And basically what they want you to do is work for free for a long time and then they ask you a bunch of nosy questions, it's really just best to go to a professional. You buy your bird and you leave no questions asked
Having a goffins cockatoo whose previous owner used to smoke around her and caused nicotine poisoning which then led to plucking I know how hard it is trying to get a bird onto a better diet etc. The plucking has now started becoming habitual and we’re working on breaking that habit
Man I feel so bad for the animals that come from bad situations like this. Glad the new owners were there to help and seek your guidance. Kudos to all.
I know these white big ones are cockatoos, But is this pink colour one also a cockatoo? pls anwser because i want to buy one ruclips.net/user/shortsii226hvfSg8?feature=share
I have a new Cockatoo Male (Galah), I would like to share you guys how i tame it :) ruclips.net/user/shortseGuXa_LuRxM?feature=share
I work with an umbrella cockatoo at a shelter I volunteer at. His name is cloud, and he's my favorite because he's so, so sweet to everyone! His background is lousy as well, and he's made such a flying comeback from it, but never in a million years would I adopt an umbrella cockatoo. Like you said, there are very few people who can take care of them to the fullest.
I know these white big ones are cockatoos, But is this pink colour one also a cockatoo? pls anwser because i want to buy one ruclips.net/user/shortsii226hvfSg8?feature=share
Yeah they are very Large Loud birds that Need a Lot of space and a lot of Full time care.
I gotta say it is so sweet to see a bird able to connect with a human after experiencing such abuse and neglect. He absolutely feels safe with and adores Shannon! Hopefully you’ll be able to aide in a breakthrough to train that sweet boy for his own benefit
Agreed. There's some super cool humans in this world that are willing to give their all to animals.
I have a new Cockatoo Male (Galah), I would like to share you guys how i tame it :) ruclips.net/user/shortseGuXa_LuRxM?feature=share
The ending was hilarious! Poor guy. He just wants to cuddle with his human. What a sweet heart.
Love a cuddly cockatoo!
I know these white big ones are cockatoos, But is this pink colour one also a cockatoo? pls anwser because i want to buy one ruclips.net/user/shortsii226hvfSg8?feature=share
I have a new Cockatoo Male (Galah), I would like to share you guys how i tame it :) ruclips.net/user/shortseGuXa_LuRxM?feature=share
It's cute until you realize that birds aren't dogs and the cuddling is a possessive, mating type behavior not just a simple "wanting to be near his human" behavior that a dog or cat might display.
@@Texas240that’s a shame
You can tell he really considers his new owners as protection. That shows how loving they are to him.
We have a Male umbrella who was rescued about 5 years ago.
He is super sweet. He was in a crappy situation as well. He screamed bloody murder all day every day. When we brought him home he was out of his cage the whole time we were there. He stopped screaming. These guys just want to be with people. They are so misunderstood. You guys are right not everyone can own these guys. Good luck to them trying to get him to be a happy member of the flock.
7:45 just makes me want to cry for that poor bird!! He just wants to love and be loved (and I know, it is part hormonal as well) but you can see how he looks at Shannon that he longs for a human to NOT treat him negatively, "just treat me like a companion."
But definitely kudos to Murphy's new owners for taking on a bird, especially a U2, with a troubled past. They aren't easy birds in the best of conditions so I can't imagine day to day life for them with Murphy now.
The problem is they fear him to much. Umbrella cockatoos especially pick up to this very quickly and won't listen to you if they sense that. They are quite temperamental. They great birds once you get past this and train quicker and adapt quicker then most birds. I have two Umbrella Cockatoos and I literally take them almost everywhere with me. They fully flight, harness and potty trained. So they go to stores with me and we'll socialized to people. Honestly they are companions not pets.
This is a example on how not to train a cockatoo. They pick up on fear and negativity pretty much instantly. Trust me I know I use to be terrified of them myself when use to work at sanctuaries till one decided to pick me for some reason and had her now for about 10 years as adopted her. Now I have three cockatoos, two which are umbrella cockatoos one male and female and other is a little corella and they go pretty much everywhere with me on my shoulder for the most part and yes they are harness, flight and even potty trained.
The umbrella cockatoo in the video would actually be easy to train and bond to if they get over the fear part and get rid of the negativity towards him. He actually more behaved then most the ones I dealt with at the sanctuaries. Treat them like a companion and not a pet you fear and they literally can be the best companion.
@@thetechgenie7374 they aren't doing anything other than tormenting this beautiful 'too and it's sickeningly accepted by instagram. I, along with many others, reported it but, as of this comment's publication, it is still up. Frustrating that we can see it but can't help the bird. Hopefully this owneer is just very ignorant and learns quickly, though I highly doubt it based on his instagram feed.
God bless Murphey's humans for taking him on! Rescue pets are challenging (and can be scary) enough, let alone a cockatoo. I hope they don't give up and wish them the best. Much respect ❤️❤️❤️
Total empathy and compassion for someone to rescue a bird. I've recently taken on two 15 year old Quakers who have never been trained. I appreciate their courage to show us how to move forward with rescues. Many Thanks 👍
This clinches it. Never a cockatoo for me. Bravo, Jaime!
My work here is done! 😂
No, don't let her screw you up. Cockatoos are the best birds. Hands down too much fun
@jmdenison Yes a lot of people don't understand them. The problem is cockatoo are very quick learners and train differently then pretty much any bird I worked with over the years.
I use to be one that use to be as well terrified of them and never wanted to adopt one as use to work rescuing birds for years as they are known to be quite temperamental. Now I have three cockatoos, two which are umbrella cockatoos and honestly good companions as they go on my shoulders to stores and etc. They are well socialize and actually great birds once you understand and bond to them and train them correctly. Yes they learn quicker then most birds. It literally took me less then one day to harness train mines and 2 week to flight train them, yes took time to exercise them for longer distance flights. They adapt quickly like us pretty much once you get past the fear and built a trust with them. Cockatoos won't even allow you to train them if they sense you fear them and end up training you.
@@thetechgenie7374 I agree with EVERYTHING you said. they are wonderful loyal companions. right now I just adopted one from a pet show. former dad died and mom had to go into a nursing home. in foster care for 3 months prior to adoption by me. loved dad, leery of mom. so I have the hardest training which is when they are leery of one sex. he is coming along tho. it start with I'm not going near you from across the room, and slowly, slowly over months you get near them. I can now get within a foot on a regular basis. little dude knows how to set up and can be handled--by a man. foster dad had no problems he would step up, be examined and handled (I am told) and cuddled. that's what I want. he was constantly with dad on his shoulder. I work with a pet psychic and she says he's still watching me but looks forward to be able to step up on my command and be with me on my shoulder. great news! he does not bite as in ever. my last goffins I lost bit anyone who would come near me. so I"m looking forward to that. long post but a cockatoo is worth it. I also have 2 macaws, 1 grass parrot lupine and an amazon that I believe is wild caught 35 years ago, so he's a biter. he has not bitten me in 2 years, but I have to be careful around him and he won't step up except a dog rope. grass parrot is a baby and I'm working on his training too.
they are all rescues and rejects, but I'm fine with that
I am grateful you showed this. I have always been drawn to Cockatoos and have had experiences with multiple cockatoos. I don't have one because they live for 80 years and no one in my life shares the love of cockatoos. I saw this bird and immediately wanted to be in the room, helping. My brain understands this species...Macaws are foreign to me. Lol. However, I do get that cockatoos can be intimidating. Shannon and her family are awesome for reaching out and rescuing this bird.
If I had any advice....patience, time, and build the bonds of trust. Let the cockatoo be safe in the cage but be as present in the home and with the people so it can observe you...observe your reactions to life and others. It will see you aren't the former owner. For awhile it will be in the mindset of 'waiting for the other shoe to drop'...but chose one thing and try it every day as interactive, do it the same way, regardless of outcome. It will work and once it realizes it is a partnership it will want more. :) best of luck
Hey Kelly , I totally agree and have done exactly what you said with my rescue umbrella, “ mad max “ and I started our journey 2 yrs ago , Max’s previous owner was a young man that said he couldn’t stand hearing the bird get vocal all the time , eventually he put the bird outside in a carport and if the bird got vocal he would hose max down with a garden hose , the guy finally sold the bird to a bird dealer at a flea market and there is were max and eye met . He was aggressive wouldn’t let me get into the cage to clean and would move away from me , I started by getting him a huge cage , and it was put 10’ away from my recliner, I would talk to him and would get my hand inside to familiarize him to me , to make a long story short , he plays with toys , will come out of the cage to be petted and cuddle, he does get vocal when he doesn’t see me or if I’m gone but not like before , and your so right it’s time , love and understanding the bird , I know when to back off and it’s all about building trust , we take it Day by day , 👍🏼
I know these white big ones are cockatoos, But is this pink colour one also a cockatoo? pls anwser because i want to buy one ruclips.net/user/shortsii226hvfSg8?feature=share
@@sadooww the bird you are interested in is call a Gala cockatoo or red breasted cockatoo,if you plan on getting one make sure you get one that’s been hand fed and tamed , these birds live a long time and are a big investment( cost of the bird ) , cage ,food , toys , vet bills , don’t just by one cause you think it pretty, they need a lot of attention and need to be a constant part of your life . 🙂
I am proud of any animal owner trying to make things better for them. Bird parents have special souls. ❤️💜❤️
You can really tell how much the owners love this bird.
“Take Shannon out” was really my first thought as soon as the video showed him cling to her. Sometimes, it’s easy to forget the basics :)
That was my first thought also.
I thought the same. Take the security blanket out of the equation. Course watching is, of course that is what you do, but in the moment you try anything that works.i feel like it might be like the shoulder rushing in that it's a safe place that you don't want them on if you can't take them down without getting bit. You work with what you have and props for getting to the realization what needed to be done. Still working on my Goffin's and it's been 2 years since I found you guys and training is getting better just need to get the rest of the family in on this journey. Keep up the awesome work Jamie and Dave.
Yes but they were also trying to keep him from being too fearful and cooperative.
Same ,first thought I had too
This is also super risky as a first option though because you’re risking the bird becoming too stressed and fearful to cooperate.
I think that Murphy’s new parents are amazing people for not only taking him in to give him a better life but also for taking him to your master class to understand his behaviours. My pup is also a rescue, the not knowing what they’ve been through after they’ve become part of your family can become heart breaking. ❤❤❤
Poor Murphy, they are wonderful for taking on such a damaged bird, umbrellas are challenging even when they had the best start.
'Just say nice things'
Should be on a t shirt
Also cracked me up...your honesty!
No one cared thst you were scared!
Thanks to the new people that are trying to help. Thanks to you both!
You are making a difference in the world both the new owners and you and Dave as teachers.
PS it is ok if these aren’t your fave birds. By far mine. Love these cuddly freaks.
I vibe with those nutty cockatoos. We get other. I don’t have one but I visit a nearby shop that has a resident U2 and frequently boards them.
Ah man, that just hurts on a whole other level hearing about his background. Thankful for the people that have taken him in for another shot at life, and you guys for doing your best to help achieving that!
I truly admire this cockatoo’s adoptive parents. They’ve got to be some of the most kind-hearted people in the world!! So are you Dave & Jamie!!!❤😊
Awe this poor bird broke my heart. I feel so much for the owners. You can see the love from the girl, yet there is a fear. I dont have a bird now but have been super interested in one. I am thinking of volunterring somewhere so I can get some knowledge, which I obviously need. It has not discouraged me though. My hats off to you and the owners for taking time with this sweet scared soul. Thank you for loving these angels.
Wow, Good luck to this family and bird.
I am the 3rd home for my umbrella- Frankie. He Loves everyone. His first family abandoned him when they moved, second family was great. My guy's diet is not the best yet, but he is non bitey. I can do just about anything with him, he accepts most people, loves interacting with them, especially kids. He loves all the other pets I have had, would often use one dog as his 'taxi'-payment was Frankie dropping treats from a table for the dog. He does a bit of talking and will sometimes call to me if I am out of the room. If anyone laughs, he will join right in.
No, umbrellas are NOT for most folks, they are demanding and time consuming. You will be caring for this 'toddler' for 70 years. They are high maintenance. They can bite HARD. (I must admit my Quaker drew blood a few times when she was very old, so far Frankie has never bitten me.) The NOISE level they can reach is INSANE. It will make your ears ring, even if you are in another room.
I love my bird. I love hearing him babble full stories to me. (He used to talk to 'grandma' on the phone for 10-15 minutes every time I called my mom.) I have learned to be even more patient and non-reactive as I deal with him.
PLEASE, no matter how cute and adorable cuddly they seem, cockatoos are not an easy or good/correct pet for 99.9% of people. Or maybe I should say 99.9% of people will not make good cockatoo owners.
I would foster ALL UMBRELLA@'S I AM FEARLESS,LOVINGANX NEVER BEEN BITIN BY ONE.❤
One bird, one person and you state that all of them are bad? That's not fair. I love mine.
Great effort from the owners 👏🏻👏🏻 I have two rescued Umbrellas
I've driven across the country multiple times to rescue Cockatoos. A cussing Moluccan now says nice things. It's all about the home.
Can’t wait to see him have a follow up! ❤
What a sweet bird. He could be much more distrusting and aggressive towards people, especially with what he's been through. It's wonderful he's getting a chance at a better life.
😆😂🤣 I never tire of watching Murphy! I hope he is doing well! 💞❤😘
Bravo, Jamie! You did it! Cockatoos are a challenging kind of bird to keep period, and when you add in a complicated and traumatic history -- well, that's often where the "blood" from blood, sweat, and tears comes from. They are so smart, and it takes a good long time to establish communication that can be understood by both bird and owner. In the meantime, just getting safely through the day is an exhausting accomplishment. These birds did not ask to be in this situation, though, and like you said, Murphy's owners are some of the wonderful people in this world who are committed to changing at least his life for the better.
I am so grateful for the wonderful, beautiful souls out there who rescue these animals and those who help their rescuers learn the tools to be able to provide the best for these animals. Thank you for all that you do, and everyone else here who had made a positive difference in any animal's life 💚
Well done ALL of you!! You managed to keep a super dicey situation chill and calm. Murphy may not have come out of the Master class a star student, but he wasn't harmed or traumatized. He was met where he was, which, for him, gotta be HUGE trust steps.
I’m so glad they had the opportunity to go to you to get some much-needed help with this bird.
They're basically the chimpanzee of the parrots. Super intelligent, capable of being extremely loving but flipping to a state of dangerous aggression with a modicum of excitement.
He is so floofing cute tho 😭
He’s adorable! I’m in love! 🤍
Hi Birdtricks! I love all of your video’s & my heart goes out to Murphy & his Humans. I hope he’s enjoying his birdie-life by now. I was wondering-do you have a follow up video of him? Thank you so much for sharing and teaching. You guys rock! 💕❤️👍😘🕊
I have a 10yo singing dancing Female umbrella who I lucked out with. She is a piece of cake, so chill and obedient. The worst she does is screech a little if you leave the room but only after she asks you “baby, what you doin?” A few times. Everything turns her on so I have to be strict and watchful with friends that dont know better and would love nothing more then to stroke her all over like she wants. If shes on the ground it doesn’t matter who you are she will step up 100%.
Aww Jami, even though you are uncomfortable with cockatoos we learn so much from how to be afraid but not let it sabatoge training. Amazing commentary and disclaimer!
Thank you!
His little face while he shimmies up over her feet is so cute and nervous. Poor little bb burb.
I was thinking of buying a cockatoo before I got my budgie
I am very very VERY GLAD that i did the research 😃
The best Masterclass video EVER! I hope there is a sequel!!! Great job Jaime!!!
Can't b your that scared! Omgosh! I never thought I'd see the day. Lol
Love the levity and patience while working through this!
I live in Australia and we have wild Sulfur crested and black cockatoos all around where I live. They can be excellent pets….very affectionate, loyal, and super intelligent. But they must be given human attention…they cannot be ignored. They can resort to destructive behaviour and even feather pulling if they sense they are under appreciated or ignored. You cannot have any success with cockatoos if you’re going to treat them like a “dumb animal”. They are smarter than your cat and dog, and can get jealous. Basically it is like have a 3 or 4 year old who will never grow up…but this one can love to be 40, 50 or even older.
Dave: It's just a really damaged and confused cockatoo.
Jamie: 🦖👹☠
They are working to create a better relationship with Murphy, and that is highly commendable.
Omg I have volunteered at there parrot rescue!!!! I love Murphy
Thank you to Murphy's family for all of their love and care of him!
Hi from Australia....I do agree that too many people have cockatoos that shouldn't....but here in australia i have seen many people do well handling there birds
Awww bless you Murphy ❤ of course we love parrots to be intelligent and that means theu are affected emotionally and can be traumatised. Be proud Jamie that you were even in the room! You were the one to get him back in his cage! 🎉
I have Tequila, his brother. I have had him at age of 7 months. Now he is 43. Tequila is a BlueFront Amazon. Very stubborn. Lots of practice and various rewards.
You are 100% right on umbrella cockatoo, my mother was given one at random from a old time family friend 15 yrs ago and no one was ready for it. It takes a lot of time and ton of patience to handle and take of them. It loves my mother to death and hates every one and everything that is not her. It shows no fear of our dogs or cats but there is one thing that it fears and fears the most my tortoise lol
The socialization with another human’s are very important when they are young
Ok, I'm a minute in and already feeling tense an anxious with him coming out of that crate 🤣🙈 Your fears of umbrella cockatoos are completely understandable! I agree with you that people just shouldn't have them... It's so sad how many of them will be rehomed and obviously worse situations out there. I am surprised no one got bit while getting him out! And Dave was so brave to go over to get him off the floor... The moment he went on the floor I thought "good luck now! Better to just leave him or you'll get nailed!!" My parents have an umbrella, grew up with him, and he can be so unpredictable! He's much better now and really has always been a sweet bird... But I would never ever let him get close to my face, let alone run up to my shoulder no matter how great of a mood he appears to be in 🤣🤣😳 he can go from happy to instantly ornery at the speed of light! Not about to lose and ear or an eye. Cockatoos man. They will leave you traumatized 🤣🤣🤣🙃
4 minutes in now and you're mentioning why people don't want to pick him, or birds in general, up off the floor 🤣
Murphy seems like a sweet boy really, well done to his new family for loving and caring for a traumatised bird.
Could you try using like a leather arm gator or similar ? Like what falconry people use lol.
Yeah that's what I was wondering
this was the funniest educational video I've seen!!
I'm currently volunteering at a bird sanctuary and we have several cockatoos. Jamie I feel your angst! Yes, there are people who should never have any contact with animals or birds. We currently have a cockatoo that hisses at any human that comes within 5 feet of her "house"; she was rescued from a situation where she was kept in a box in a closet for 15 years!!! Another one was kept locked in their cage for almost 20 years and was jabbed at with a stick for the "fun" of it. We have a total of about 25 cockatoos and they all have bad behavior problems due to abuse. You definitely never turn your back on them!
Some may never be able to be handled, and may never fully trust, but they are so amazingly resilient. You took them in though and gave them a loving home where they will never be abused or harmed again, and have the opportunity to heal to whatever extent each is capable of. That in itself is an amazing and compassionate act. 🤗❣
Wow 25! God Bless the healers and keepers, thank you.
Thank You for caring for that Cockatoo..God Bless
I just got an umbrella from a bird show in 3 days I have fallen in love with him. My wife not so much but I’m extremely excited how he’s doing.
Hows things going now between the parrot and wife?
Anyway, glad you're making videos again. I haven't seen one for a while and I do miss those. You do a great job
With my Quakers their answer for any interaction was screaming and biting. I first wore leather gloves to help with feeding and cage care. When they attacked the glove I was able to stop and let them see that biting did not give them what they wanted. We worked on finding high value treats. I switched to Bird Treats cold press pellets even though I can't weigh them yet. Each one has their favorite treat now.
You have done such a great job at overcoming your fear. You are amazing!
As a human owned by a U2….I totally feel your pain on trying to get them to do ANYTHING we want them to do. There are times when it just will not happen at all. I really hope the owners don’t beat themselves up over this. It takes SO much with any animal that has come from a bad situation and it is magnified SO much with U2’s!! It took me and my kids tossing balls around and laughing in front of Sydney to get him over his horrible fear of balls…because previous owners had thrown them at his cage.
God bless these owners for loving this beautiful baby!! Take your time and take baby steps!! Sydney used to run up my arm and onto the back of my neck and attack my head when I would try to put him back in his cage because he was afraid he wasn’t going to be able to come back out (he had been caged for most of his life). Luckily, I have really thick hair and always wore a hoodie and would put my hood up and was able to protect my ears and face when Sydney would flip out. Over time we found out he actually knew a few tricks!! Spent hours studying his body language and have avoided any nasty bites since…like 2017. There is no food motivation that I have found (yes, I have even tried the bad stuff 🤦♀️ that he’s not supposed to have). His motivation is affection.
On the positive side…he loves everyone and will go to anyone! He is our baby good, bad and everything in between. We were his 3rd home in 4yrs and brought him home in 2014 and couldn’t love him more. Thank goodness one of my children is his actual human (he tolerates me LOL) and will inherit him when I can no longer take care of him the way he deserves. Take your time. Study what triggers him. You absolutely can get them on a good diet.
Sry this was so long….U2’s are absolutely amazing once you figure them out LOL! 💖
We adopted a 39yo Sulphur Crested Cockatoo that was a resort rescue 4 years ago. She only liked my husband and would bite me any time she could. After working for years with her she finally trusts me (and realized I give the best scritches😂) and I can finally hold her, give her love and it has been the best gift ever! It really hurts me to see people think cockatoos are so fun ! get them and realize how hard they are and give them up.
I though all of you were so good with this Cockatoo. They can give me a fright by just flying overhead. The Umbrella Cockatoo is a very big bird. Kudos to his new owners to help him be happier in life.
That's really kind of funny because a lot of people have chickens. I have macaws and they're a lot bigger. But I'm not afraid of them
Ahhh cockatoos, the only parrots who love swearing and love to tell you about their day...while swearing.
Anytime someone says "I want a cockatoo" (and I hear it more often then I'd like) I respond with NO, you don't! They were my dream bird for many many years, and I ALMOST got a baby from a breeder, I had the money, and this little guy was snuggling me so sweetly.. but THANKFULLY I didn't have enough for a cage!!! 20 years later, I am so thankful I didn't get him. I would never own a big bird. I am NOT one of those humans. I try to talk everyone out of the idea of getting a big bird, but if they are truely interested, they should volunteer at a bird rescue, and see just how much they can handle. Fostering is a great way to see if a big bird is right for someone.
Birds have emotions that rival humans. My Quaker shows me unconditional love. When she gets frightened she'll hide behind my head. Her bird was frightened for sure and looking for a place to hide and get comforted. I would not want to be bit by that beak, you certainly know how to safely engage and make a frightened bird feel safe.
Murphy was the Master of that class!
These parrots are awesome and very loving
I am glad that you went for it anyway. Hope they kept returning.
The fact they took over a pet with a history speaks volumes.
The 16:29 mark when you make the realization it’s the kid is so wonderful. These moments of problem solving are what being a pet trainer is all about.
Gimme session 2 😂
I love umbrella cockatoos but I can see exactly why they are difficult pets to own. Their body language is hard to read and they get heightened really easily. I wouldn’t ever get one but I would love to meet one someday.
Their body language is easy to read, they just way more temperamental then most other bird species. I once stated would never want a umbrella cockatoo as worked a sanctuary and now have two umbrella cockatoos. The first one Baby my female U2 pick me essentially and I bonded to her. No one could handle her as she was way to aggressive and sent last owner to hospital. I walk up to her and told her to step up and she step up on my arm without attacking me. No one else could go near her and everyone was in shock, then every morning would have to say hello to her as she get upset and scream otherwise then as I let her out more and more she would follow me and I started bonding and training her. So I ended up adopting her. Had her for almost 10 years and now she a way different bird, she socialized and kids can pick her up and she free flight trained. Cooper my male U2 found at a garage sale in poor condition. He now a 100% but him he was always friendly from the beginning and was already trained by someone even flight trained which I was surprised. So someone at some point cared for him? He now literally one of the most well behaved cockatoo and super friendly.
This was so helpful for me along with part 2. I recently adopted a 10 year old Goffins. Horrible seed only diet and only wants pet under the wings, beak, back and everywhere. Is extremely friendly if that is what you give him. Won’t go on a perch. Is a shoulder rusher. This video has helped tremendously on how to start. He is not interested in rewards at all. Working on transitioning his diet and hope to make progress once that has been successful.
I said 10 year old but he is actually 15
Have to say that's the cutest one I have ever seeen!
You should have told Shannon to stand on the cage 🤣 maybe he would have followed her 😂🤣😂🤣😂
LOL. I am the same way with Macaws, they see right through my soul.
I love them. The umbrella, mollucan and Triton are very smart. But yeah they are extreme high maintenance. I agree.
The thumbnail for this video should've been a still of Jamie curled up in a ball. That was too cute- but on a serious note, thank you guys for sharing this. I imagine it is rare that you are unable to make some improvements with a student's bird, but I will say that the owners are wonderful people with beautiful hearts. Sending positive thoughts and energy their way, and I am sure in due time Murphy's diet can improve and hopefully set a precedence for more improvements in their bonds. Love you guys! Om
Rehab is hard. So much damage done emotionally and physically is hard to work with. The owners have to be committed and commended for trying. Thanks for sharing this
I must’ve had an anomaly of an umbrella cockatoo 😂 he was the sweetest most loving non-aggressive cutest cockatoo ever ! I didn’t watch this entire video & I know this particular bird was abused but I’m just saying this to say that not all bird breeds are obviously the same ❤ happy to see these wonderful humans love & rescuer this poor baby ! … I’ll watch the rest of the video later 😊
Same. My family has a huge male umbrella cockatoo that's nothing but sweet and cuddly and very quiet
@@iLoveBoysandBerries awww ! So sweet 🥰❣️
I recently rescued a cockatoo just like this. Her first home was absolute garbage, but the people I got her from let her nest and lay eggs because they thought it was sweet and now I can’t break her from wanting to constantly nest. This video gave me hope knowing it’s just going to take time, but it’s hard not to get frustrated when I’m following all your directions and not getting anywhere.
Hes adorable lol.
I am truly sorry for all the bad things that had happened to Murphy, but this video was just hilarious 😂😂😂😂😂😂😁😁😁😁😁😁 thanks for sharing it!!!
We purchased a male 1 and half yrs old Sulphur cockatoo yesterday at a bird fair in Tulsa. the Bird reached out his cage tugging at my sleeve said hi and danced and danced and was excited and elated at our childrens laughter. Really kind gave that impression he chose us. We had previously raised Quakers and wanted to get a larger parrot. We Were told this particular guy was perfect for kids loves kids and is an ntertainer the Bird reached out and literally grabbed our attention and put on a great show. Well he obviously does loves to entertain and goes nuts over the kids when they are around. However upon bringing him home. The Children made a very big no no they were told not to do yet. They let him out of the travel cage within 5 minutes of arrival at home. I came back into the room and got mauled. I do mean mauled the bird fluttered off the table into my chest which I thought awe how sweet he really did pick us and wants to cuddle. Yep about 10 seconds of seeming to be sweet then he bit me so hard on my face that it punctured all the way through my cheek into my mouth. Now I am a tough man. I was a big tough combat soldier and ended up shot twice in my profession of arms and had my leg amputated. I Would Love to tell you I did not react but I tossed him away and off me essentially yeeting him in reaction to a savage attack. Upon hitting the floor the dude chased everyone out of the house but for whatever reason he seems to target me specifically. Thank goodness the leg he was attacking is a prosthetic and I was able to use a dowel and gently get him back into the travel cage. Not a very good impression for coming home. The Bird is very aggressive mainly to me. We Called the man we purchased him from and was told the poor guy had only been with the guy for 6 weeks. Came from a family in texas that had to move into a condo and gave him up to the guy. He had no information he could give us on his diet, how he handled or interacted or his likes or dislikes. We Really want to give this guy a good home and not get passed around. We are currently trying to get him used to everyone by staying in his cage and spending time close to him and singing and trying to help him ease into his new home after the absolute upheaval the poor guy has gone through. If anyone has any advice about dealing with what i can only compare to an Apache Attack Helicopter bird that seems to be fixated entirely on killing me for some reason let me know. We really want to give him a good home. I Was told the bird would outlive me but I did not expect that to come from getting my jugular ripped out lol. I feel like the poor guy is just angry at losing his family he bonded with and obviously went to someone that never spent any time with him over the last six weeks. We Asked to be put in touch with his previous owners today to see how we can make him more comfortable and earn his trust or find out about any training or behaviors to aid us in overcoming this guy in. At this point the guy has to earn my trust. This is totally a joke but we run a farm in Oklahoma and have a chicken slaughter coming up maybe he just needs to see that. Or maybe i just need to hire him to do it lol. i am total kidding which is how i deal with difficult situations. Because Man My face is shredded.
Not sure how old this video and your question is. 20 years ago I adopted a red-lored Amazon who was on her 5th home at age less then 20. She bit me on the chin the first night because her cage had no toys, I felt sorry for her, and wanted to put in a toy for her. She came out of the cage, decided I was not giving her the hanging toy fast enough, and fluttered to my shoulder and struck I knew I had made the mistake with a very stressed bird.
If you haven't re-homed the bird, I hope you gave her some quiet place to de-stress for a few days. Then, rather than force her to do what you want, find out a bit of what she wants. Turned out Nibby was a not so little angel who had come into my life for two years to help me get through my mother's death one year later and the first year of grief before an incompetent veterinarian who should never be allowed near birds caused her death. More grief.
I am sure these bird "trainers" sometimes have success and help people work with their birds, but I have been taught these methods and tried them without success. Most exotic birds are just that. They are not domesticated animals and training them like dogs will work with some but not at all with others. I find averted eyes, bowed head, and gentle kind words until they are comfortable with you works best. And that process can take several months until they accept you as their flock.
Yes, this is a beautiful bird. This just cements my thoughts that these Cockatoo's SHOULD NOT be kept as pets. Sorry people. Been doing a lot of researching on what type of bird would be good for our home. These should be avoided. Not a hater. Just that it is so beautiful but it has emotions and feeling too which can be traumatized so easily that it isn't fair to the bird. My feelings are with BirdTricks on this one. It's sad.
I have to agree my favorite bird is a cockatoo. They're absolutely wonderful birds. And remember that when birds are exterminated from an area due to famine flood weather, whatever, it's the pet owners that chip in and they will help populate an area so pet birds are important. Not only that, your pet knows that they're exchanging an outdoor life so they know they will always get food and water everyday. You actually write your pets into your chart before you come down here
Would love to see a part 2 video about Murphy please. 🙏🏻
You should watch Gotcha the Cockatoo or Rebecca Stout's cockatoo Onnie. They have done wonders with their birds. :)
'Benjamin the best bird' is good also and she has an amazing disclaimer/warning in the bio.
Also Buster and Joseph. Not all umbrella cockatoos are the same. There’s also Victoria Cockatoo. These cockatoos are all very sweet parrots with even temperaments.
Condemnation of the entire species is wrong. They have personalities just like people.
What a thoughtful comment! I am amazed at what Gotcha's family has done because he's adopted from questionable circumstances and carried a lot of baggage, as I recall. Anyway, he was no ange in the beginning from what I understand? To see Gotcha integrate into an entire family over the years even non human, has been a happy thing to see. Really inspires me. Buster is interesting because he is an absolute pistol. No angel (except with dad). LOL. I admire that his parents accept him for who he is with such grace. In difficult cases and also with difficult personalities such as Onni, it takes so much time day to day helping them to just stay enriched and not "exist".
@Graham Palmer Victoria and Joseph are exceptional, well adjusted with calm personalities. Also VC is a female, so that can be an advantage. Buster is a little like Onni. They can be adorable and well behaved but can flip in a flash with little to no warning. I've noticed that with both of them, a key part of them thriving is to let them get their energy out physically and emotionally one way or another, as they are both high drive birds. And it can be exhausting. With Onni it takes quite a bit of creativity to do right by him as he's not happy to toss shiny bobbles around, chew a block, or do a puzzle. He's on a whole other level that we are still trying to figure out how to deal with successfully.
That cage door move is hilarious. I had to pet sit for a bird that's constantly heightened by EVERYONE except his "Shannon", in this case, a guy named Mike. The bird got out while I was doing his water and it took me 30 minutes to convince him to get back into his cage...JUST like you did here.
It seems like cockatoos can be difficult but it seems like they are stubborn. I am glad the bird found a good home and patient new owners for Murphy despite what he has been threw.
IDK if this helps, but the only way anyone besides me can work with our male umbrella cockatoo is if I leave the room.
Umbrella Cockatoos are as you said not for everyone ❤
The way Murphy just scoots sideways to Shannon reminds me of how my little quaker will sidestep to her toy when she's being hormonal. It's adorable, yet also exasperating. No sweetie, do not do that and then give me those baby eyes-
Love how everyone was trying to help this family with there new feathered pet.
Shannon seems very pet intelligent, being able to read what the animal wants or his mood instead of forcing him to do something.
12:19 was a perfect example. I'm curious if it's just that she's spent enough time with this bird or if she's intuitive with different animals. Nice to see a young person respecting the animal instead of treating like a toy.
As an owner of a Cockatoo for the past 25 years, I 1000000000% agree. I barely knew what I was getting into in 1998. Besides the obvious issues with owning a large, loud parrot, they are low food motivated, difficult to train, difficult to switch diets and easy to overstimulate. (Just like Jamie said). This means it's particularly challenging to avoid the typical problems we see in parrot behavior that we can normally overcome with consistent training, so they end up rehomed over and over and over again. My bird was acquired as a weanling, and fortunately has never been subjected to abuse. I managed to keep her from plucking for the first 15 years and we moved and that changed. I felt like I failed. I've never truly been able to clicker train her though I've tried. I wish I had had Bird Tricks back then, though I did have clicker training at least. You guys would have been so helpful. Based on what I've learned about white cockatoos, I would *NEVER* recommend anyone own one, and I could never justify rehoming my own. The level of suffering they end up exposed to (just for being themselves) is horrific. If it came down to it, I'd beg a vet to put her down before I considered a rehome. If I die, bury her with me.
The only thing that feels good in this video, is that the owners have chosen to get help from you. With your tools of knowledge, they can do it. But the WHOLE toolbox is needed!!
I LOVE ❤️ Umbrellas. I wish she lived near me, cause I’d love to try and work with Murphy. I’ve raised umbrellas, so I have no fear
Just go to a trusted pet show or a bird shop to get one. If you're trying to get one from somebody that rescues birds or a rescue, those places are nothing but trouble. And basically what they want you to do is work for free for a long time and then they ask you a bunch of nosy questions, it's really just best to go to a professional. You buy your bird and you leave no questions asked
It's wonderful Murphy has a loving home now.
Having a goffins cockatoo whose previous owner used to smoke around her and caused nicotine poisoning which then led to plucking I know how hard it is trying to get a bird onto a better diet etc. The plucking has now started becoming habitual and we’re working on breaking that habit
oh no. good luck hugs.
His walk is so cute tbh