The Truth Behind Owning A Cockatoo | Galah Cockatoo
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- Опубликовано: 22 июл 2024
- Bogie and I get lots of questions regarding what it's like to own a cockatoo. From screeching loudly to attacking faces, owning a cockatoo is NO JOKE. Bogie's Instagram shows the highlights of living with a cockatoo, but here I want to show the destructive and aggressive sides too. ALL information is important before acquiring a new feathered family member.
Reasons NOT to get a cockatoo:
1. Aggression
2. Super loud
3. Extremely messy
4. Very expensive
5. 60 year lifespan
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Keepin it real! 💕
Trying 😂
Hey it’s called a galah not being rude…
Can we trade just beaks? Our umbrella makes those bites look like love pinches. They still hurt like hell though, I’m sure:). Thank you for being honest. I grew up with parrots, hand feeding and handling babies to help “tame” them. Probably why I didn’t get a too of my own until I was 38. She’s a rescue (16yo F), and it was a full year of hell. Granted, when we come home to the happiest bird ever just because we walked in the door, it’s worth it. Sort of :)
@@Cloxxyy Galahs are a species of cockatoo
Let’s go BirdTricks!
Everything you said in this video is exactly what I’ve been concerned about. Is there any chance you can set up a stationary camera and film him for 10 or 20 minutes or so of just him just living his daily life so that we can have a virtual galah, like one of those fireplace/aquarium videos on loop. That way we can feel like we have one 😊 Bogie ASMR 😍
HAHA! The problem is that he wouldn't stay in one place long enough to make that video work 😂😂😂
Put a Go Pro on the bird!
Thanks for adding all of the bad behavior clips. For people on RUclips or social media who only see the cute side of these winged demons, they think it's no work at all!
It is literally why i created a youtube channel haha because IG does NOT do it justice :)
I live in Australia and we are well aware of how messy and noisy Cockatoos can be! We don't generally keep them as pets but when I was living with my parents and every day there would several Cockatoos perched on the railing of our balcony wanting seed which Mum put out for them. Hope you and Bogie are keeping safe and well!!!
i feel yo pain mate my dad has over 200 bird in his yard everyday
Yeah same. We get about 5 species of cockatoos around here, and they are noisy!
This sounds SO awesome to me 😂😂 we have peacocks here where I live and the poops are like small dog poops and they scratch everyones cars.
As an Australian, you should be disapproving of these animals being kept in captivity half a world away
@@jamesward6243 mate eas up, the cockatoo is very much loved
There was a family here in Australia that had passed their White Cockatoo (Sulphur Crested White Cockatoo) down through three generations of family. The grandparents owned it for 50 years, the next two generations for over 25 years each. It lived to 102 years old, though no one could remember exactly how old it was. That was a rare case, but they often outlive their first owners.
God that bird lived longer than the Queen
As a fellow Galah owner this is all accurate. Gizmo is pure evil, and I love him
but apart from the biting the scratching the screaming the agro the molting the destroying the shiting the flying all over the house the escaping to the top of trees , the rats/mice that inevitably come asniffen the noise the MESS , they are great pets and I wouldn't have any other
Thank you for making this video! I couldn't agree more with everything you said. I own three galahs so everything you said I could relate to. I got mine as rescues. They were lost birds who's owners never showed up for them. I had been wanting to get a galah around the time I came across this galah who needed a home so I started forstering him and pretty soon, two more came into my care. They now have a forever-home here where I watch your videos and Jamie and Dave at birdtricks to get help with their issues, because they have a lot. They already had issues when I got them. One has the shortest fuse and can get really agressive, another one you couldn't touch without constant biting, another was a baby, but still bites and needs lots of work.
I love them so much and am gald I have them, but I would NEVER recommend a galah or any cockatoo as a pet. Again, thank you for being honest about them, they are certainly not a cuddly dog.
You do such a great job caring for Bogie, he is lucky to have you as his owner!
I love watching you and him and try to do the same for my flock, Gary, Grace and Gerald
Aw this message is so sweet! It is even nice for me to hear that Bogie is a normal Galah because sometimes I feel like I'm messing him up! haha we all just have to be there together and help each other out. They are definitely wild animals when it comes down to it.
The nail polish incident rang a bell. I have a Senegal (for almost 23 years) rather than a cockatoo, and I have given up dark nail polish colors for her. It is only pastels if I don't want to freak her out.
Tiny dinosaurs make interesting pets. ☺
You forgot to mention every cockatoo has their own Personality. Mine is independent loner. Basically never needs me. He's very quiet too, sometimes he even goes without a flock call at a days. I have to go bug him and get his attention because I get lonely (and I'm the one considered his favorite person).
Now that's different!
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU SO MUCH for posting this video!!!!! You have described perfectly what it is like to live with a large bird (i used to have an Amazon.) People need to know these things about companion birds, it seems that so many people have some rather romantic ideas about what having a bird would be like, which turns into hard reality once they get one. One other thing I would mention is that it is absolutely crucial to bring a bird to an AVIAN vet, NOT one for dogs and cats. I drive 2.5 hours one way to go to my veterinarian--that's just the way it is. I have parrotlets and lovebirds, btw, not a cockatoo, but they are no less aggressive! It's very useful that I need to wear glasses, I never worry about getting bitten in the eyes.
I have a Galah (Digby) and I've found that putting his bowl on the ground in the middle of his cage is the best option to meet his needs and keep things a little tidier. I had an Alexandrine that I didn't do this for, his bowls were kept upwards because his species spends most of their time in trees. Digby - being a galah - likes to spend a lot of time foraging on the ground like his wild counterparts, so by having a large ceramic dish at the bottom of his cage, he can jump in and forage around like he would outside. Having a treetop bird and a ground bird was so interesting, trying to match cages and toys and layouts that suited each one individually.
Thanks😊
The eye poking is terrifying! Lickily I've got glass-protectors that double as eye-sight fixers!
Thank you so much for your sincere explanation. I fell in love with a particular Galah who was the sweetest, cutest guy which made me contemplate buying one in the future. But after seeing this video I realized what comes with owning one, and I am forever cured. It would be a shame if someone would not know this and get a Galah only to realize they cannot handle it.. So again thank you!
SUPER HELPFUL! You have probably just saved my sanity and my marriage! I’ve been eyeing a baby Galah who is still being hand fed. Was planning on purchasing her once fully weaned. Think I’ll go for a budgie 😂
So glad this video helped!! Bogie is a handful!!
Budies are awesome pet birds in their own right. 💛
I own a Gallah and they are not all like she says. Mine does not attacked my face. Mine holler once or twice a day because she wants me to come get them. But if you wanna burn go for a cockatiel I have one of those as well and he is an absolute sweetheart
@@luanahaigood278 where did you go to school?
@@luanahaigood278 thanks for sharing
I am so glad you commented on the amount for dust that comes off a Galah! It is insane! I had to get a rainbow vacuum to control the dust!
My little sister almost got a bird on a whim! I told her about your videos!
Depends on the type of bird. Budgies, Cockatiels, and Pigeons are much more docile thank cockatoos. Cockatoos and parrots are the most troublesome.
@@daemonzap1481 true but they still take a lot of time and money
@@daemonzap1481 I foster pigeons and they are definitely better for most people than parrots but they still require work!
Thank you Ma'am. Those shorts on YT make them look so fun to own. They are romanticizing the owning of one, that's for sure.
This is great info to put out there. I wish everyone contemplating getting a pet bird could see this! As a former parrot owner, you are spot on!!! I would add, that no matter how much research you do, and think you understand, nothing truly prepares you for what it’s really like…and that’s even if your bird is a “sweetheart”.
I agree!!!!
Yes never get these horrid animals, that are nothing but pain, heartache, and destructive. Awful creatures.
PS. I love mine 😁
A big thing is the amount of attention they need. Birds are like toddler; they're cute and its amazing when they do things like fly or make noises, just like a toddler learning to walk and talk. But just like toddlers, they make messes and need you to be there for them. You cant keep a toddler in its crib all day, just like you can't keep your bird in its cage all day.
Thank you so much for making this video! I was researching galahs, planning to buy one... now I probably won't. Thanks again, for keeping it real.
My Galah, Malibu was doing her flying around screeching as I watched this 😂😂😂. Sooo true. We post the highlights! Good getting the bad behavior out there!
So helpful, love your videos!
Thank youuu! especially for the raw footages that show daily life :) really useful
We had one for almost twenty years. Everything you said is spot on. We miss him so much. Alive and well at a Agricultural High School bird aviary.
A colleague of mine is wanting me to adopt her rescue Galah. I'm ready for the commitment but intimated after watching these videos. I feel bad this bird has been rehomed multiple times.
You're smart for being intimidated as they are a total handful. (and hey there are some exceptions!) and amazing of you for rescuing. If you are willing to have "bird care" be a lifestyle and hobby, then I would say go for it! I went into owning Bogie with NO knowledge.
Might be lucky might be a chill bird. I type this as my quaker is giving me face piercings. She's allot smaller then a cockatu
Awesome! “You might be a cockatoo” 🤣🤣 loving the vacuum cleaner demos
haha that would be a funny video
Thanks for being so honest about these birds, thanks
Ha ha! "You might be a cockatoo"
Great job on this video!
Wow! Thank you so much for your honesty.
I have a galah and everything you have said is dead true! We live on a boat so it makes it even more difficult but we wouldn’t be without him, he’s so intelligent, funny and has a huge personality. He is really messy, I vacuum 4 times a day on our boat but one great thing is he wears a nappy so he doesn’t poop everywhere but can still fly.
These are all valid points.
On top of that, they are also very social birds so if you just have the one it would be seeking a lot of attention from you. They also spend a lot of their time grooming themselves and other members of the flock in the wild. So you would have to fill the role of “other birds in the flock” and groom them. That could be one of the reasons this bird is attacking her and her partner, they aren’t grooming him enough, and/or he’s bored.
You have to remember that parrots are very intelligent, they have the learning capacity of a 1-2 year old child, so they can get bored very easily and then they can get destructive. Just think about what happens when people leave their 2 year olds kids to do what they want, they can get into some mischief also. So having a cockatoo could be like having a toddler for 30-60 years, just imagine that 😅
I absolutely love the chemistry between you and your bird! Also, YOU'RE SO CUTE!!! 💖💫🙏🏻
This is a very good video. Thank you so much for making it. I need to share this video sometime soon so more people can see it. It's funny how you said "You might be a cockatoo", haha. I made this same comparison about myself today... I said that I'm challenging to be around, so maybe that's why I like cockatoos so much. :P
You're so sweet!
Perfect video. Anybody who likes my green cheek conure and say they want to get one too. I always state everything you said!! I am really sad for all the parrots who are rehomed so many times or abused/neglected :(
I will be sending your video from now on
I am getting a rose breasted cockatoo in a week and I wanted to thank you for making these videos! I have watched this and done years of research as well, and I think he is going to be an amazing bird for me.
Good luck!
Flock Life Thank you!
You totally nailed it. I have two galahs that free-range my house, and I agree with everything you said, loud, messy, and destructive, but you can't help loving the little demons anyway
This is a great vid. It explains everything a too mama goes thru. Yeah I thought I had my bird skills down, but a cockatoo will make you question that once or twice... at least. Galahs maybe more. Lol.
Granted I have a very calm and cooperative female. But is a huge part of your day, and like ours get music and dance lessons and such. But cockatoos will make you wonder at times, if you have what it takes as a bird mom, lol. So good job explaining that. All good stuff to consider before... research, research, RESEARCH! That’s what I always say. I spent a decade learning before I adopted mine, but also had been learning my whole life really cuz wanted one as a kid. But I wanted to do it right. And even then you’re still not prepared when it comes to toos... cuz you’ve just adopted a human toddler basically.
I remember for 10 years I heard a lot in the bird community when I’d inquire about a too (I wanted to take my time and wait for the right one, & that totally worked, I knew her when I saw her. And that’s clearly obvious with you 2 as well).
But experts would often say “most people aren’t cockatoo people. Only a certain few bird moms.” So I kept learning, but also kept thinking I was probably one of them and it would happen one day.
Cuz it takes a special type of bird mom. Turns out I was one of those peeps where cockatoo and I just go well together... and now it’s my life (but I love it!), & I’m even doing a study on cockatoo behavior in captivity,.. in a normal home life with cockatoos. To develop a better guide for their emotional and psychological needs.
I’ve cone to the conclusion they need a totally integrated family life as if they were a toddler. All of the learning, all of the enrichment, etc. Youre clearly one of us too, lol. Cuz now you all of these things too and it’s great you take him to bible study and such. it’s beautiful tbh. Passing down all you’ve learned. Well done on this vid.
Did we remember to get as one last reason:
Cockatoos have a way of seeing into your soul, and psyching you out that leaves you feeling rattled and unnerved, like they just powered into your soul and made notes for later... it’s creepy when it happens. Cuz that one is a good one, and how you handle that moment when it occurs might determine the rest of your relationship with that bird. cuz they’re that smart!
They do this look that conveys both that they just saw into your soul AND that they then might use what they saw against you later, at the same time, and it can be unnerving when you first experience it... I’m sure you’ve dealt with that by now. That look where they just mentally documented something they saw in you that you didn’t see yourself... and are gonna save that for later. Lol. 😂
I remember going to friends when that first happened, crying “omg I didn’t think she could get to me like that! Like I let her get into my head... Holy crap!” 😂😂😂😂😂🙈 “and now Idk what she might be planning!” Thank goodness other cockatoo moms quickly told me, “you’re ok, you got this, you finally got the Soul Stare & now you’re feeling really inadequate as a bird mom. We’ve all been there.” Like they knew cuz they’d been thru it too. Lol. So having a cockatoo friends support system when you first adopt is also a good idea. So I’m adding that. You’ll have questions.
Now I know what do in those situations, and it rarely occurs cuz she’s given up trying. I just do it right back & then she gets unnerved, lol... she did it twice in the 1st year... had me questioning all my skills as a bird mom. 😂😂😂🙈
My girl also loves Dance Moms & I give her dance lessons... she has goals in life. I’m like “at least she has that psych-out stare down, cuz every dance kid learns that for competition and this little too is a master at it!” And then she realized when JoJo Siwa did the exact same psych-out stare on DWTS this week and cheered. 😂🤷🏼♀️ All of Abby’s kids learn that for competition. I just hate when she does it to me. Lol.
So we do a lot of toddler type enrichment. Right now the birds are happily raising their own interactive cyber pet (toy) & learning ABC’s & the arts. We get kids toys for them along with their birdie chew toys. They’re learning to play a tiny piano and everything. The more we do like that the more I watch their personalities grow and things go smoothly with momsplaing why we have certain rules and stuff.
I love your honesty and knowledge on these birds. They are beautiful and I would just admire them from afar in the wild. Where I believe they belong. I admire you for putting such a tremendous effort into caring for these little birds. I’ll stick to my two dogs and three cats they are so loving and rewarding to me. But I understand everyone is different and to each their own and their tastes.
Aw thanks for your positive feedback and for watching our video! We really appreciate it and I really really try to paint an accurate depiction of what parrot ownership is like.
This vídeo is a lifesaver!
Thank you for everything... I am Australian and rescue baby GALAHS, I have one right now... he's beautiful and Everything you describe.
He's gorgeous 😍
galahs have been my favorite for sooo long! (still is) i have been thinking of getting a grey, but galahs match my personality more,
im more of a loud, messy, fun person, not so much as a chill sit and give one pet on the head. i like dancing and being crazy, and i would love to have a galah doing that with me (i have 6 birds) and i have
lots of experience. i think a galah would be perfect for me.
I would encourage you to adopt if your heart is set on a galah! Also, I have learned recently that all the dancing and hyping up can lead to lots of aggression. Cockatoo energy can escalate very quickly! i wish someone would have told me that much sooner than when i found out the hard way! 😫😅
Flock Life yes I already know that. I have an amazon leaned that the hard way to. But dancing with your galah can also help you bond. Playing and talking to it also. It can lead to different things. It depends on the bird.
I have a n African Grey and a galah and if I had to choose between them the galah wins hands down for personality and even intelligence
Sooo many people need to see this !! 😫
Tysm for the information, I've known most of these!
Would love to see information on how you keep them entertained toys wise
We are currently trying to figure how to keep it running
I use BirdTricks foraging boxes! I posted a video about them! You can use my code: BOGIETHEGALAH to get 10% off as well :)
Thank you for making this video. I wish I had seen it before I got a parrotlet a year ago. It’s a long story but it didn’t work out and I returned the bird to the breeder. I could not handle being bit constantly (and I paid a lot of money for a good training program, the best high value treats, free-flying training,etc.) I cried for days after our separation. It was an emotional nightmare. There is no way that our homes can match the enrichment that nature provides and for that reason, I do not think houses are for parrots. They need to fly for miles every day and enjoy the outdoors every day. They are most certainly not dogs because dogs care about what we think and birds absolutely do not. My bird bonded to me and displayed tons of affection but it did not care about what I thought or felt. That is not good or bad it just is. Thank you again for trying to help people keep from getting attached to a lifestyle they don’t know that they don’t want.
hahaha! when bogie got your ear ring 🤣🤣 I quit wearing earrings when I got my Galah Binky lol everything you said is so true! But nun the less we love them ❤🦜 I couldn't imagine not having him now.
I know I can't paint my finger nails anymore because he FREAKS out LOL
Thanks for the hard truth! That was very insightful.
Yes.....you have described my galah Arlo accurately. I love her dearly but I discourage anyone from owning one. I also have a beak shaped mark on my face because I accidentally shut a drawer that she had hopped into. Lol
Ah! The painted toe nails! I paint usually only nails on my hands and for a while I was puzzled by switches in my cockatiels from "love you mom!" to "DON'T YOU EVER COME NEAR ME", when I finally figured each time it was when I painted my nails a different color! I suspect they perceive whole hands or feet with new nail polish color as a stranger's feet/hands. Interestingly never noticed much reaction to me putting various makeup on my face.
Also the eye peck :D having cockatiels, which are smaller, I still perceive it as cute.
Also thank you for the video overall. I clicked on it just because I wanted to see how it is owning a galah, and so many points are similar to my cockatiels (except for size)... And the experiences are so similar! One day I think I am managing well, the next day my male cockatiel gets hormonal cause change in light day or something and boom! Protect! The! Pillow! Fort! Attack! Parrot! Activated! I have also two females, and with them so far I've never experienced this nesting behavior though, so I wonder if female galahs are also somewhat tamer with regards to the nesting behavior.
I own a galah as well, this whole video is so relatable and true
It's so alien to me how much these birds cost as pets overseas when I see 20 to 50 of them every day along with Sulfur Crested Cockatoos & Corellas just naturally in the wild flying over my house or stopping for a rest in the trees in my yard & paddock here in rural NSW Australia. They are so common. But still gorgeous & cheeky. I love them.
When he is being agressive towards others never ever do what you did! Do not laugh, they are always checking your behavior! Remember, if you give it a wrong behavior reading, it takes weeks upon weeks to rewrite that. Anyway, thank you so much for not incentiving people to get a parrot. Also, your parrot seems too wild, was he from a breeder?
This is seriously my life with my Goffin Arrow, not to mention my three little ones along with him. We even have a shop vac just for them
Thank you so much, 🦜💖
Aaahhh just the first two minutes made me feel great lol
OMG!, thank you so much for your video, I was planning on getting a Galah this week, but yup, I’m a neat freak, I think I’ll stay with just my dogs and watch funny videos of birds instead. I don’t think I have the patience!,
"Fly attacks your face" lmfao!!!
What about the powders from their feathers? Is the powder problem only for sulphate crested cockatoo only?
...you are sooo right...I had a blue fronted amazon...same thing, made the same experiences... and later I felt sooo sorry for him not to be able to live in a flock in a forest...thats where they belong and where they are happy!
100% Spot on! I love my bird, but I will always tell people the same thing!
I don’t have a cockatoo, but I do have a caique and mine absolutely LOVES to attack my prescription glasses so that’s another expense to take into account. Once he latches on, I have to hope I can take the glasses off my face before I lose a finger or my eye in the process. He’s chipped my lenses so many times and he’s only a few months old. I do love birds, but I agree that parrots in general are NOT pets to buy on a whim. The smallest things can set them off!
OH JEEZ! That is so crazy! Yeah just got a bite today because Bogie wanted to chew my computer and I wouldn't let him!
Great advice!!!
I had absolutely no idea about the amount of time and commitment you have to give to a bird..and this is the first time I have seen a galah cockatoo..coz you don't see these in india..im terrified of birds...and BTW bogie is really pretty...thanks for sharing this
Excellent advice thank you 😊
Sooooo true 😆 it’s so nice to know I’m not alone in dealing with my parrots lmao. Another reason- you’ll never be able to shower or go to the bathroom alone ever again because once they bond to you they want to know what you’re doing at all times. They also poop CONSTANTLY and will chew everything sparkly that you own. Goodbye pretty jewelry....
haha this is great! love it and can relate to what you're saying!
I was strongly considering to get a Galah... this video has totally put me off. I appreciate your honesty. Just thought they were the best birds for families. Oh well.
Glad I could shed some light on galah ownership. Thanks for stopping by i really appreciate it :)
This is soooo true, even for the smaller cockatiels - the only things that make cockatiels easier are that they live 30 years, rather than 60, and they are not so expensive. Still, they are loud, aggressive and messy - and we were left with ours after our son left home. It was his bird. Sigh.
It's so freaking funny that all the behaviours your Galah is showing in this video, my conures do - exactly like that! But they are much much smaller (60 grams) :D
I just watched your video on "The Truth Behind Owning A Cockatoo". I have a wonderful Galah named Mortimer and he is my baby. I would just like to add that I am now 58 years old and have had him for 6 years. Yes I bought him on a whim. My kids have grown and they were all having babies of their own so crazy me wanted a baby too and so I bought Mortimer. He is the love of my life and does everything with me. However when other people come around I do have to put him back in his cage. I would like to add a reason to not buying a Galah to your video. I feel this is one that may not be thought of and I certainly didn't think of. Who will look after your bird when you die? None of my kids want him and at this stage I don't know and I do think about what will happen to him when I'm gone. I had Galah's when I was little and when I left home my mum gave them to a small zoo. From there I heard that they got out and got killed on the road. What do I do?
Absolutely agree and this is totally something one should consider before buying a cockatoo. THANK YOU for your honesty. It is needed in the bird community so that others can learn!
I've had my beloved Roxy all of her whole life and half of mine, 30 years now.
We just rescued a Goffins that is 25 years old. Now we have two.
This video was informative and gave me the real- Sticking with fish. LOLOLOL.
My macaw loves going after feet. Everything you've said applies to my macaw and my grey. Every day is a battle of wits, where two dinosaurs solve all the difficulties that humans have put in front of them. Our macaw has learned how to open cupboards and some doors, and take down curtains. Our grey seems to know which wires to cut to not be watched by the aviary camera. They'll cooperate to raid treats in the kitchen. Hear a noise in the kitchen? Maybe it's my wife, maybe it's my grey answering in my wife's voice... can't just yell, have to go look and see.
I prepared for all that by volunteering at a parrot rescue for 6 months prior to taking in my birds, but even then.
Oh, and all that cockatoo stuff applies to a grey, with the added bonus of greys (and amazons) being able to do voices, so as I said, if I ask a question of my wife in another room, I often have to assess "was it Squidette, or Poulet du Cul Rouge?" With a parrot you have to be prepared for creepy sounds and voices in the night. Ever walked into a dark room and hear a whisper "whatca doin?"... I assure you, no matter how awesome you are, your heart will skip a beat the first time you get one of those. (that one is a macaw trick btw... previous owner must have taught her that).
totally agree with you, thanks for sharing honest facts about owning a parrot, we don't own cockatoo (thank God for that) but I have 3 budgies, they can be cute for 1 sec and the next moment, they turn into evil scream their heart out and bite everything they can grab. Given that cockatoo is larger and live longer, the problems multiply
Yup SO true! hahhaha love the "Thank God". I am glad you are responsible and can see the pros and cons of owning a bird:) good job!
I love your earrings! Where did you get them?
They are by Mother Sierra! love them so much I will get you the link
www.mothersierra.com/collections/the-living/products/bogie-the-galah?ghref=4085%3A50859
Hi, i am from Maryland. I am struggling to find a place to get a cockatoo, either from pet store or shelter. Online store metabird, macawbird seem to be scams according to reviews. Could you provide a resource where i can look for? Thanks.
ive been looking at galah's, would they be fine in a 1.5 by 1.5 by 1.8m avairy? would they behave differently?
I think it would depend on your handling/training and behavior management
@@flocklife Thank you. im going to have a look at some tomorrow so any care taking tips would be apreciated😁
I don't need a parrot cus I have kids to do everything he does.
Should I try a budgie instead?
I have a galah that was found in the bush, with a clipped wing. He couldn't fly and was in the middle of nowhere so he'd been dumped. That's the sad part about having these long lived birds as pets: you have to have a solid plan for them for after you've gone and in some cases that plan doesn't work out - particularly where a bird has behavior 'problems'. Often they are just released into the wild with people hoping they just assimilate into the nearest flock. He was starving when I found him (or maybe he found me) and I took him home
It took a while to settle him into a routine and I've put together a large set of stainless steel shelves as a playhouse. It's outfitted with branches, chains, toys, treats and foraging toys.
He's an excellent cuddler (purrs like a cat), blames me for anything that goes wrong (falls over own feet, sees a magpie) or if the morning routine is out of order and he's likely to get cross and nip.
I've had him for a few years now and wouldn't give him up but I'd never deliberately go out and purchase one.
Wow thanks for sharing. That is so sad that people just release pet birds expecting them to live. Especially when clipped 😔😤. You're amazing to have saved the little guy and give him a good loving home.
I’m perfectly happy with budgies and cockatiels. Even cockatiels can be challenging! Female tiel we have is amazing, first male we had was amazing, second male was a nightmare. Completely stubborn and would bite. Couldn’t keep him. If I couldn’t properly handle a cockatiel, there is no way in hell I’m ever considering a cockatoo! I will admire and watch from the internet :)
Lovely birdie 🖤 just like the owner 🤗 great vid for all the peeps who just buy and get rid of it. An animal/pet is for life and parrots for shure!
My amazone and cktoo are very very loud and makes me crazy almost everyday. BUT, when i look at them sleeping or cuddlng i say, luv u.. till the end 🙏
I haven't finished the video but I thought that they were super affectionate and comforting :(
not at all!
Omg all of this in this video is so true except I have a Cockatiel and he’s not really as aggressive and doesn’t really hurt me as much because I’ve trained him since he was really small and we’ve worked on it a lot and I make sure that he doesn’t by anybody and when he does I put them back in his cage that I trained my bird to not be aggressive but most of this like the messy part and flying around the 🏡 House that is almost all true
Yoo late I already got one,but it's still not trusting me,how to do I get my Gallah to trust me and not be scared of me?
This one is tough to answer through RUclips comments since It is so complex! Maybe you can message me on Instagram directly (bogiethegalah) or you can also check out our website for more info :) www.nerdybirdcollective.com
@@flocklife ok I will add you on Instagram.
He is absolutely gorgeous!
omg - this video is sooo tru!!!!
We have owned both a yellow crested Cockatoo & a Galah. First 3 months with them can be a battle, then they learn who’s boss & become great loving birds.
Are they your first birds? Do you recommend buying one? I just can't decide. Almost everyone says how bad they are, but others like you say that they are just fine. Also, how old were they when you bought them?
Very useful, sometimes think about having a parrot, but it's such big responsibility for me... I'd rather just admire you 👀)))
P.s: love you guys♥️
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Thanks for the perspective, i think i'll stick with budgies and cockatiels, there enough of a handful already
Very relatable! I've got two umbrella cockatoos. I love them, but... Greetings from The Netherlands.
I've been keeping citrons for near 25 years , I've never found them to be this aggressive. Perhaps the galah. Is generally more aggressive as a pet? Or maybe just because he's young.
Honestly I think it’s cause I didn’t understand his body language very well along with the fact that he was clipped for the first 8 months of his life
If you want a more docile pet bird, maybe you should get a dove. My dove lived with me for seventeen years, and apart from his crowing whenever I watched a movie, he was the perfect pet bird. (Seventeen years is a very long life for a dove.)
That’s so sweet 🩷
I work at a shelter and we have a cockatoo that hadn’t been properly taken care of by their previous owner. She likes to just straight up yell at me when ever I’m not paying attention to her. If I’m standing right next to her when she screams it is legit deafening.
Yeah I think some species of cockatoo can be heard from a mile away 😬
@@flocklife oh I could believe that hahahaha
Yes, you are totally right I
You hit the nail on the head!!! Great vid. As a first time bird owner, and that bird being a Galah, I can backup everything I just heard. They are constant hard work and a life commitment, that many people aren't ready for, but i wouldn't trade it for the world. I do think you have to be half crazy to own one though. Bogie is beautiful! keep up the great vids.
Birdy power hour!
We rescued a 19 year old lesser sulphur crested male cockatoo. We DID our research. They are BY FAR THE HARDEST BREED OF BIRD TO READ. By reading I mean BODY LANGUAGE. Within the first week he bit me on the lip/hand causing me to bleed. These majestic birds NEED 24/7 care as well as attention and healthy ways of entertaining themselves. If you don't pay adequate attention and give the something to do THEY CHEW ON EVERYTHING. You also have to realize they require adequate health care as well including good foods/visits to the vet too.
YES
We have a goffin cockatoo, he’s now 8. Years old , he’s so cuddly, He does have a streak in him and at times wants to remove my eyeglasses and flips them off so fast without a warning. But he’s mostly a good bird. He talks, and sometimes really loud when he wants your attention. He’s potty trained, and whenever he’s outside he’s cadge, we put newspaper on the floor by him. And I’ll have him on my fingers and tell him to plop, and he does.
Ok good to know lol. Thank you for the great video!