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  • Опубликовано: 19 апр 2021
  • I know lots of you have been asking about where I came from and why I look the way I do. It took mommy a few days because she works and had to get some back history. So here I go. My vet says I am approximately 15 years old (but we will never really know). I am a Goffins Cockatoo and we typically live 40-60 years.
    I had a daddy a long time ago who loved me very much and I lived with him for a long time and then he died which made me very sad because I loved him a lot.
    His family did not know what to do with me so I got passed around a lot. I ended up with one family member who put me in a basement by myself because they didn't like my yelling (I just wanted attention plus you know I am a bird and we do that). They got mad that I was still screaming so they put me outside for a long time by myself in a very small cage with no toys and only 1 perch. They weren't very nice and would yell and throw things at my cage when I would yell for attention. I stayed in my cage for 5 years and was never allowed to leave.
    Eventually another family member came and got me and dumped me at a pet store where I lived for a year and they kept me in the same tiny cage and fed me sausage rolls and sausage McMuffins (how did I know this wasn't good for me?) They kept me covered because they didn't like my screaming either I swear I just wanted attention. The owner said I had to go.
    One day this really nice lady came in and it was the first time anyone had tried to hold me in so long! I was so happy and she was such a nice lady I let her hold me and I was just so happy to have someone pay attention to me I went home with her! I lived with this nice lady for 2 years but sadly her mommy got very sick. She said her brain wasn't right anymore and would leave windows and doors open and would spray poisonous stuff around the house (it wasn't her fault she didn't know she was sick) so mommy thought the safest place for me would be to go to the rescue in the hopes that I would find another nice family that would understand and love me. She was so sad and cried but I know she only did it to make me safe.
    The nice people at Florida Parrot Rescue took me in and my mommy and daddy (now) volunteered to foster me. They only had me for a few months before they fell in love me (I mean who couldn't love this!) and adopted me forever and ever.
    For those that don't know birds like me who go through traumatic things like this it is very hard on us. Like you we bond very deeply with our humans and when they are mean we start bad habits sometimes kind of like when you guys bite your fingernails (feather pulling). Mommy and daddy are working on this with me but it's going to be a long process and I may never be able to get over the ugly people. But I know I am loved and mommy and daddy let me out to dance and hold me all the time! I eat really good now and they don't even mind it when I scream (probably because my birdie sister has a bigger mouth).
    Anyway, I sure am happy now and now I get to dance my heart out for the rest of my life!
    Please feel free to join me on my FB page:
    / griffithedancingcockatoo
    If you want to send me a gift please feel free to visit my amazon Wish List:
    www.amazon.com...
    If you would like to donate to my care or for items we can’t get off of amazon please feel free to visit this link for my Paypal:
    paypal.me/Grif...
    I am not the only awesome bird out there! Please visit our rescue that mommy and daddy foster for! There are always birds for adoption and we always appreciate any toys or gifts from our Wish Lists!
    floridaparrotr...
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  • @MyTNMtnHome
    @MyTNMtnHome 3 года назад +857

    People don’t realize birds live a long time and really bond with owners. They love and feel sadness deeply. So sad to think people may have mistreated this babe. Thank you for helping her.

    • @georginaK21
      @georginaK21 3 года назад

      The heck is a l9 g time

    • @MyTNMtnHome
      @MyTNMtnHome 3 года назад +1

      @@georginaK21 Sorry, fixed it.

    • @georginaK21
      @georginaK21 3 года назад +9

      @@MyTNMtnHome Oh, that's funny. I was actually thinking that it was some new lingo the kids were using and I was beginning to feel old. I'm only 28.

    • @JustWasted3HoursHere
      @JustWasted3HoursHere 3 года назад +17

      My Aunt had a bird that lived to the age of 63. Yep. 63.

    • @juliecrawley9745
      @juliecrawley9745 3 года назад +5

      @@JustWasted3HoursHere that's amazing! Heck, I hope I live that long. Lol

  • @Maddosun__
    @Maddosun__ 3 года назад +65

    As someone who works with exotics, thank you for having the compassion to adopt this poor baby. Cockatoos are one of the misunderstood birds and we honestly treat them so horribly. I'm so glad griffi found you guys and will never have to worry about being rehomed or abused, wish more bird owners were like you guys!

    • @chfrancis1973
      @chfrancis1973 11 месяцев назад +3

      I found your comment very interesting and informative, but I have a couple of questions. You mentioned that these birds are misunderstood, and I am curious to know what and how they are misunderstood? And of course why do people treat them horribly? I’ve never owned a bird, so I really don’t know much about them, but after discovering this special girl……unfortunately a little too late, as I understand she is now passed, but since seeing her, I am completely fascinated. She is also the cutest….was.

  • @yulia1339
    @yulia1339 3 года назад +39

    Even without feathers Griffi is very beautiful bird ❤️

  • @FredFukkinBear
    @FredFukkinBear 3 года назад +344

    Something told me right away she was a rescue bird. It's obvious she's now in a place she feels safe and loved.

  • @JF-kv1gm
    @JF-kv1gm 3 года назад +1040

    Darling Griffi. It really hurts to think that she has been traumatised in the past and that she over preens herself in reaction to that. Thank you so much for giving her a better life, which she truly deserves.
    She is such a character, impossible to not fall head over heels for her immediately. Thanks again, folks.

  • @motorcityjudy
    @motorcityjudy 3 года назад +1437

    I love when she spreads her wings when she really likes a song.

    • @itzmason2005
      @itzmason2005 3 года назад +39

      That’s one of her dance moves

    • @masterofsparkshwy6974
      @masterofsparkshwy6974 3 года назад +10

      Reminds me of when James Brown sang Please Please, and got down sayin, " I can't go on...." lol

    • @jamezxh
      @jamezxh 3 года назад +20

      2:16 ❤️ so cute

    • @drumrun6457
      @drumrun6457 3 года назад +5

      What wings

    • @sarahabib3586
      @sarahabib3586 3 года назад +1

      Iske pankh kaat diye hain😣😣

  • @georginashanti4605
    @georginashanti4605 3 года назад +431

    Thank you for looking after this special bird. This trauma made me think of wild Aussie cockatoos. They have all their feathers intact because they haven't been at the mercy of irresponsible pet owners. Thank you for loving this bird and showing humans that even a bird with hardly any feathers is deserving of love, safety and care. 💗🌈🌻

    • @21550spurs
      @21550spurs 3 года назад +12

      God bless you for taking care of this beautiful creature

    • @bird4birdhotmail
      @bird4birdhotmail 3 года назад +2

      The tragedy of Aussie birds is they are hunted and killed because they are called pests by farmers.

    • @choatus
      @choatus 3 года назад +3

      @@bird4birdhotmail This is not the norm by any means, but I'm sure it does happen from time to time.

    • @susannabonke8552
      @susannabonke8552 3 года назад +1

      Of course it is! WHO would ever question it?

  • @gh0stcrz978
    @gh0stcrz978 Год назад +22

    Despite her terrible past,that bird just emanates joy and good energy, I wish I had a bird like Griffi.

  • @dolphinwatcher415
    @dolphinwatcher415 3 года назад +724

    Griffi may lack feathers, she shines in personality. 💕

  • @WeRNthisToGetHer
    @WeRNthisToGetHer 3 года назад +374

    She's so precious. She seems so tiny without her feathers, but her personality is humongous!

  • @feebaker9323
    @feebaker9323 3 года назад +432

    It doesn't matter what she looks like, she's happy and loved along with some banging dance moves, I reckon she's absolutely gorgeous, I love her ❤️

    • @hawaiigirl8089
      @hawaiigirl8089 3 года назад +8

      People are not judging. Its natural to ask because its obvious she is skin not feathers

    • @griffithedancingcockatoo
      @griffithedancingcockatoo  3 года назад +29

      There have been a lot of ugly things said. For instance we have been accused of plucking the feathers to make her dance....🙄

    • @richasagar2903
      @richasagar2903 3 года назад +9

      @@griffithedancingcockatoo god will give you tonnes of love my dear. Thank you for rescuing this beautiful bird. All the love to you.

    • @judeb7752
      @judeb7752 3 года назад +3

      Fee Baker...you clearly don't know very much about these birds....what she looks like tells us a lot about her health and welfare..... she's BALD because of over plucking which indicates stress and sometimes abuse....I'm not saying these people are abusing her but if and that's a big if, they are forcing her to dance then need to stop.....if she's dancing because she wants to, then hopefully she will start to feel secure enough with these people that rescued her to stop plucking her feathers out.....

    • @judeb7752
      @judeb7752 3 года назад +4

      @ragnhild thingstad .....I know and have known many birds that are quite happy living alone with their human family....If they are loved and treated as they should be they don't need another bird partner......well, this breed of bird that is...Lovebirds do have to be in pairs, but this is not a Lovebird, she
      is a Cockatoo....

  • @teres3993
    @teres3993 3 года назад +29

    She's beautiful...even though she might have had it rough at some point, she now chooses to dance and that's a testament to the love she's receiving!
    Dance Griffi, dance!♥️

  • @jwolff9153
    @jwolff9153 3 года назад +273

    She looks like a baby bird wearing a stormtrooper helmet. I LOVE IT!!! She is amazing

    • @MissHinds09
      @MissHinds09 3 года назад +7

      Yea she does !

    • @jonp3890
      @jonp3890 3 года назад +2

      I was just about to say this, lolol.

  • @jonfklein
    @jonfklein 3 года назад +151

    That's very sad that she was traumatized, and over-preens as a consequence. But I guess is shows that these birds actually have some intelligence, and emotions. I hope one day her psychological condition heals.

  • @IlainME_sewcraftyme
    @IlainME_sewcraftyme 3 года назад +85

    I have rescued birds & want to thank you for what you are doing for this gorgeous bird. All the birds I've rescued (13) only one is still alive and he has severe PTSD. The other birds are waiting for me at the Rainbow Bridge. The veterinarian recommended I give him green tea with CBD in it & it has helped him a lot not to have nightmares, screaming fits, and to stop plucking. I know it is not for every birdie but it might help.

    • @staceykersting705
      @staceykersting705 3 года назад +3

      OMG! I'm sending peace LOVE and light to u and your poor sweet little bird...

    • @JesusChild
      @JesusChild 3 года назад +2

      I didn't know they are so traumatised 😲🥺🥺🙏God be with them to give them the best life now 🙌

    • @DarkIzo
      @DarkIzo Год назад +1

      this hurts the soul
      keep going !

  • @celinne700
    @celinne700 3 года назад +11

    She's a warrior and so much courage and goodwill. We need her inspiration in today's world. Much love and respect to this beautiful princess.

  • @l.faraday8767
    @l.faraday8767 3 года назад +292

    She doesn’t care what she looks like and neither do I. She’s adorable.

    • @noname-yt7uf
      @noname-yt7uf 3 года назад +7

      This could be a sign of the bird being ill. So you should care about what your animal looks like.

    • @jerryroach7281
      @jerryroach7281 3 года назад +2

      She needs to dance to That rocking Robin even she's not a robin

    • @Tranquility32
      @Tranquility32 3 года назад +5

      Oh she’s totally adorable, yet feather’s help regulate their temperature, so all that bare birdie skin could be an issue depending on the climate indoors and out.

    • @l.faraday8767
      @l.faraday8767 3 года назад +2

      @@Tranquility32 I think they live in Florida.

    • @l.faraday8767
      @l.faraday8767 3 года назад +5

      @@noname-yt7uf This isn’t my bird. This is a traumatized bird who plucked out her feathers. They appear to be growing back in and she’s a happy bird now. So I’ll reiterate, the bird doesn’t care what she looks like and neither do I. She’s adorable.

  • @disappearintothesea
    @disappearintothesea 3 года назад +1693

    I don’t even wanna imagine the trauma griffi went through to pluck herself like this. People who abuse animals have a special place in hell.

    • @Rasbiff
      @Rasbiff 3 года назад +168

      They don't even have to go through "much" abuse to do this. They are extremely sensitive animals and can react like this from simply not getting enough attention. Attention and interaction and stimulation are extremely important for these animals, it's not just enough to feed them and keep them safe, and a lot of people don't realize this (as is obvious from birds with plucking damage such as Griffi)

    • @peaceofcandy7589
      @peaceofcandy7589 3 года назад +108

      @@Rasbiff agreed...my sister's kitty started licking and grooming till her fur was gone after she was left home alone for a few days...our pets need us. Trauma is not always a big violent act.

    • @horsewhisperer20394
      @horsewhisperer20394 3 года назад +50

      She is supposed to be a wild bird. She is native to Australia and it is illegal to own her as she is a protected species. So somebody smuggled her to America for illegal sale.
      She should be returned to Australia to be cared for by local wildlife experts. They can introduce her to her own kind and feed her using local produce that she would normally eat in the wild.

    • @ohwilbur1
      @ohwilbur1 3 года назад +29

      @@horsewhisperer20394 I think this species of corella is endemic to parts of Indonesia, not Australia

    • @NJ-kk7jt
      @NJ-kk7jt 3 года назад +147

      The damage is already done. She’s 15-22 years old but she seems to enjoy humans. Its possible that putting her back in the wild at this point would be further trauma. She has a family and they bandage her regularly most likely. She’s so fragile. ❤️. The damage is already done. God bless you people for being a new family.

  • @candykay2585
    @candykay2585 3 года назад +190

    Poor little angel! I thought she was a baby. No living creature deserves to be so neglected .
    I'm sorry I didn't make myself clearer.
    THAT COMMENT WAS DIIRECTED AT WHOMEVER OWNED THIS ADORABLE BIRD PRIOR TO NOW (WHEN SHE FEELS LIKE DANCING). SOMEONE, BEFORE HER CURRENT HUMAN PARENTS, NEGLECTED THE LITTLE DANCER. RIGHT? WHOMEVER NEGLECTED HER SHOULD BE TREATED THE SAME WAY THEY TREATED A HELPLESS LITTLE BIRD!

    • @okpunky
      @okpunky 3 года назад +9

      They saved her. She is very happy trust me. Trust her owners. She is not being abused in any way. She just loves music and she loves to dance. No one is forcing her to do anything. Can’t you just chill and sit back and enjoy her dancing moves like the rest of us are doing PLEASE !!

    • @elizabethbarringer5627
      @elizabethbarringer5627 3 года назад +10

      What a little show girl. Her dance moves and personality prove she's happy and hopefully recovering from the ill treatment in her past. Go Griffi....🎵the stage is yours.🎶

    • @indyferncja6784
      @indyferncja6784 3 года назад +13

      @@okpunky I think Candy Kay was just talking about abusive home that she was rescued from, not about her current place that she is in and obviously loved

    • @pamelakomlofske8252
      @pamelakomlofske8252 3 года назад +4

      They do make litttle sweaters for birds,seen them on chickens so cute

    • @barefoot6745
      @barefoot6745 3 года назад +2

      I don't think the previous owner intentionally neglected her. Perhaps they were busy with work and birds kill themselves if they aren't happy. That's the way they are. It's sad to see but we don't know the whole story.

  • @gailhowes9398
    @gailhowes9398 3 года назад +138

    This poor little angel should not have had to go through abuse from the previous owners. Thank GOD you were there to give her the love and attention she needs and maybe that is why she dances for joy!

    • @dittohead7044
      @dittohead7044 3 года назад +6

      Why do people have pets if they’re going to be so cruel?

    • @metaphysicalmidwife
      @metaphysicalmidwife 3 года назад +3

      @@dittohead7044 Sociopaths! What happened to her? ☹️ Is the any other info?

    • @fezsquall9
      @fezsquall9 5 месяцев назад

      ​@dittohead7044 Ploverbrains who didn't know a too takes lots of maintenance and just wanted one as a trophy

    • @griffithedancingcockatoo
      @griffithedancingcockatoo  5 месяцев назад

      Lots of people who unfortunately who buy parrots for an ornament

  • @taraanderson1275
    @taraanderson1275 3 года назад +146

    She's went through hell and still dancing and loving life. May we all learn to be like this little bird.

    • @minecraftmike934
      @minecraftmike934 3 года назад +3

      @Honey Thunder Just stop he is right. You are digging yourself a bigger grave.

    • @griffithedancingcockatoo
      @griffithedancingcockatoo  3 года назад +19

      Griffi actually will yell until we put it on. We typically will play reggae or some other mellow music during the day.

  • @tyd8077
    @tyd8077 3 года назад +881

    OK so just so you know, I'm officially emotionally invested in this bird.

    • @jenniferbates2811
      @jenniferbates2811 3 года назад +12

      I know! Me too!

    • @peachbellini2615
      @peachbellini2615 3 года назад +17

      Right?! I was thinking .. she's so beautiful and charismatic..a few missing feathers only adds to her charm 🐥

    • @dave72ization
      @dave72ization 3 года назад +11

      Snap...she proper puts a smile on my usual unhappy face

    • @Blomma69
      @Blomma69 3 года назад +4

      Yep! 💞

    • @DroppinJewelzz
      @DroppinJewelzz 3 года назад +4

      Big Facts!!!

  • @harryevans5311
    @harryevans5311 3 года назад +44

    Mom, Dad, thank you for taking care of Griffi and making her happy. And, thank you for sharing her with us !!!

  • @bluubird7077
    @bluubird7077 3 года назад +62

    She seems oblivious and happy in her skin as if to say, "Yeah, I went through a tough time. Yeah, there's residual, but I'm dance ANY WAY!!!" Though a birdie, Griffi = inspirational. ❤️ THANKS FOR SHARING!!!❤️

  • @theslimiestfiberlog647
    @theslimiestfiberlog647 3 года назад +668

    Its sad to see a bird who plucks, it tells you a little bit of what they’ve been through, I hope she recovers, she has a golden personality

    • @Joshua-dc1bs
      @Joshua-dc1bs 3 года назад +104

      It's just like us humans who self-harm in response to a traumatic past. Really sad.

    • @user-bj5vm7pj6q
      @user-bj5vm7pj6q 3 года назад +15

      *golden birdality

    • @bodyofhope
      @bodyofhope 3 года назад +4

      @@Joshua-dc1bs trichatillamania for birdies 😞

    • @andreafox9137
      @andreafox9137 3 года назад +29

      Sadly they don't recover their fathers at that age once they start plucking that badly. She's really happy now and will have a really great rest of her life.

    • @soggdamone1922
      @soggdamone1922 3 года назад +1

      How do they pluck from their back. Sounds suspicious

  • @tazmaniandiva7762
    @tazmaniandiva7762 3 года назад +122

    If it wasnt for her appearance, one would never knows she been through a traumatic life. She is the happiest little bird and it shows, not a care in the world. Griffi is my virtual support pet. Just a little of her sweetness goes a very long way. Thanks for sharing her with the world.

  • @cayseydouglas6603
    @cayseydouglas6603 3 года назад +82

    Hi Griffi! I, too, had a traumatic life, and my body isn't ideally aesthically pleasing to today's standards of beauty either. But you do bring me hope! I just want to accept myself as I am so maybe others may see my inner beauty as well. Thank you 🥰

    • @ddd1dorin396
      @ddd1dorin396 3 года назад +8

      I wish you all the best from România! 🌹

    • @AbcDef-cp9dx
      @AbcDef-cp9dx 3 года назад +8

      when I read this, I see your inner beauty shining out of every single word.
      Best wishes from Thailand.

    • @sixthsenseamelia4695
      @sixthsenseamelia4695 3 года назад +7

      ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

    • @watermelonwishes4193
      @watermelonwishes4193 3 года назад +5

      You're still perfect. And you are loved. 🤗💙✝️🙏

    • @cayseydouglas6603
      @cayseydouglas6603 3 года назад +4

      Thank you guys! You're all amazing 🥰🥰

  • @heartandsoulalchemy
    @heartandsoulalchemy 3 года назад +13

    She is SO cute! Love how she bounces to the music! She's a real sweetie! I'm so grateful she has a home where her human parents understand her! 💗💖

  • @allthingsservethebeam4668
    @allthingsservethebeam4668 3 года назад +428

    I'm so happy she found her way to such loving, capable hands.

  • @kumasucki
    @kumasucki 3 года назад +170

    Griffi is an Australian Tanimbar Corella (aka Goffin's Cockatoo.)
    They're protected here (not allowed to keep them as pets), and they fly together in big flocks, all calling at the same time. It's deafening!
    I hope Griffi continues to thrive in your care ❤

    • @lilyd1010
      @lilyd1010 3 года назад +4

      Wow, that really sounds wonderful. Thanks for sharing.

    • @decimusrex92
      @decimusrex92 3 года назад +9

      As it should be.
      The pet market has decimated so many species of animals to satisfy the big money market of pets.
      Dont get me started on poaching of endangered animals for money.
      Human are truly clueless and cruel.

    • @sannamagranna6552
      @sannamagranna6552 3 года назад +2

      @Sandra Myers yes that is what I thought as I read this.

  • @madelineschaffer1499
    @madelineschaffer1499 3 года назад +7

    Aww, beautiful little one. I'm grateful that she is in a safe and happy environment with people who really care about her. Thank you for being there for that adorable little bird 🐦

  • @mog-gyveroneill2500
    @mog-gyveroneill2500 3 года назад +21

    An absolute star...my heart is breaking that she went through such trauma..

  • @DutliAnvilhand
    @DutliAnvilhand 3 года назад +419

    I have alopecia from a lot of traumatic experiences in my life and childhood, I know it’s definitely not the same but my heart goes out to this little dancing lady.

    • @brianshissler3263
      @brianshissler3263 3 года назад +22

      Holy crap...I'm 37 and partly bald (started when I was 30) My childhood was pretty traumatic, just never put the 2 together.

    • @gamwpanagia
      @gamwpanagia 3 года назад +16

      @@brianshissler3263 Same here middle school has ruined my life and now my scalp.

    • @chrisdelagarza8048
      @chrisdelagarza8048 3 года назад +1

      And how long ago was that. You get what you came for. A few likes and a heart from this lady. So question to you is how much fucking longer are you gonna let it affect you. All the shit you’re holding onto. It only affects you.

    • @masonthechemistryfreak6894
      @masonthechemistryfreak6894 3 года назад +26

      @@chrisdelagarza8048 Everybody's a therapist on the internet ig.

    • @Ami-ut2us
      @Ami-ut2us 3 года назад +42

      @@chrisdelagarza8048 You dont know anything about this person. They gave 1 anecdote & youre preaching at them like an obnoxious life coach.

  • @bluetwinkiesaregood
    @bluetwinkiesaregood 3 года назад +125

    I’m relieved this bird got rescued and went to a good home. ❤️❤️❤️

  • @musicgirl8152
    @musicgirl8152 Год назад +29

    Such a sweet little bird to be so traumatized. Thank God for rescuing her!! 💜💕

    • @donpendergrass1035
      @donpendergrass1035 Год назад +2

      I feel so sorry looking at this bird I hope that they are really doing what needs to be done for the bird

    • @dougspidermanhappy
      @dougspidermanhappy 2 месяца назад

      Why did god leave her alone with the people who abused her

  • @ritakirk8931
    @ritakirk8931 3 года назад +32

    She is a special little girl. Love those dance moves.

  • @siryizzur
    @siryizzur 3 года назад +218

    So glad she has a forever home with such nice people. Bless Griffi and her parents.

  • @ali3lia
    @ali3lia 3 года назад +686

    My mother is 70 years old, she is a bit depressed these days with everything that is going on and so am I, she lives with me and most of the days I don’t have the energy to cheer her up. She asks me/my dad to show her a Griffi video every now and then to cheer her up. Griffi is such a blessing.

    • @barbarajeanne1776
      @barbarajeanne1776 3 года назад +15

      Sounds like your Mother needs a bird herself 👍🏻

    • @ali3lia
      @ali3lia 3 года назад +23

      @My Pets She is not that tech savy but we are working on it to get her to be able to do that, never had a smart phone or a tablet, she watches tv when she can.

    • @ali3lia
      @ali3lia 3 года назад +3

      @@barbarajeanne1776 yep!

    • @ali3lia
      @ali3lia 3 года назад +31

      @My Pets she has also just moved to the west from a "developing" country of my origin, so keep that in mind too, some new things don't come easy at this age.

    • @sayusayme7729
      @sayusayme7729 3 года назад +4

      Awesome ♥️

  • @marilynsmith3260
    @marilynsmith3260 3 года назад +52

    Is she on any meds to help with anxiety??? She is so adorable when she puts out her wings I just love it..

  • @valeriedavies4854
    @valeriedavies4854 3 года назад +6

    Your birds beautiful 😻 and she made me smile with her amazing dancing.
    I am so pleased that she has an owner like you. We need more people in the world like you.
    You can tell how happy she is and that you really love her.
    With kindest regards from Bonnie Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 xxx 😘

  • @TristanNKaden
    @TristanNKaden 3 года назад +480

    "What do you wana do with your life?"
    " I wana dance "

    • @truthseeker3097
      @truthseeker3097 3 года назад +2

      💕🙌

    • @DM-ky8sn
      @DM-ky8sn 3 года назад +3

      Yessss!!!!

    • @sk8ercaligirl
      @sk8ercaligirl 3 года назад +3

      @ Tino Na best comment eva! 💖🙏🏻

    • @truthseeker3097
      @truthseeker3097 3 года назад +2

      @@sk8ercaligirl 🙌

    • @kaycamille1544
      @kaycamille1544 3 года назад +1

      If that bird could tell you she would not be saying she wants to dance for your amusement love!!!!!!!

  • @laurelsilberman5705
    @laurelsilberman5705 3 года назад +171

    There’s a special place in my heart for people who adopt birds who pluck their own feathers. They’re such sensitive and smart creatures; not everyone can provide the type of environment and stimulation these guys need, so to those who can and do, I say, you are wonderful for what you do. ☺️

  • @saoirserose2696
    @saoirserose2696 3 года назад +42

    Griffi should be giving dance lessons to all the other birds... she waits to feel the music, if that isn’t intelligent idk what is❤️

    • @beanqween9458
      @beanqween9458 3 года назад +2

      Hell, she’s a better dancer than me!

  • @samaahammam3126
    @samaahammam3126 3 года назад +39

    Seeing the thousands of cockatoos that flew into a town in Australia was amazing, seeing so many free and happy among their own kind

  • @trudywolfe2795
    @trudywolfe2795 3 года назад +199

    I love her. If she can dance after having a hard life then she's a beautiful angel. I hope you decide to keep her after fostering her because she seems to love you.
    Thank you for all you do. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @suzy_the_cockatoo
    @suzy_the_cockatoo 3 года назад +716

    Suzy had plucked herself bald before we rescued her and she's almost completely grown in. Fresh coconut really helped her anxiety. So glad our vet suggested it.

    • @deborahchristmas8752
      @deborahchristmas8752 3 года назад +66

      I never had a parrot, but I had chickens that sometimes got plucked by their sisters. I had one that had her whole back plucked clean bald. I took about a tablespoon of coconut oil and added about 5 drops of tea tree oil. I smeared that simple ointment over the bald spot and within a week all her feathers had started to grow back in. I think the tea tree smells and tastes funny so it repels the offending plucker as well as the two oils are very nourishing and restorative to the skin. I pray you will try it on Griffy. She looked like she was shivering, poor thing.

    • @kha0s616
      @kha0s616 3 года назад +11

      @@deborahchristmas8752 I've been using tea tree oil for decades but damn it burns as hell 😂

    • @deborahchristmas8752
      @deborahchristmas8752 3 года назад +31

      @@kha0s616 yeah, that's why I mix it with the coconut oil and just a few drops of the tea tree. It's really potent stuff!

    • @kimberlyzudonyi2720
      @kimberlyzudonyi2720 3 года назад +12

      Poor baby!! Such a sweetie! Keep healing. Luv the dancing

    • @senatorjosephmccarthy2720
      @senatorjosephmccarthy2720 3 года назад +12

      May the Almighty Creator bless you and Griffy all the more for your great love and kindness.

  • @SoneBlink
    @SoneBlink 3 года назад +4

    Following you now that i know she's a rescue. She's adorable, my heart break thinking about her past pain, but i'm happy she's loved and happy now!

  • @josephstocks7495
    @josephstocks7495 3 года назад +6

    Such a great channel. I'm so glad that I came across Griffi!!! She's so blessed to have you in her life, thank you for rescuing one of Gods beautiful creatures.

  • @timbobryan
    @timbobryan 3 года назад +144

    I just said this on an older post... "This little bird makes me smile every day!" Why people are so mean is beyond me. God bless y'all for giving her a happy home!!!! ♥️

    • @sallystinebaugh8893
      @sallystinebaugh8893 3 года назад

      Unfortunately the same type of people that abuse animals are the same type who abuse their own children.. sad !

  • @anndriggers6660
    @anndriggers6660 3 года назад +314

    Shes a little jewel. Anyone who could abuse or neglect a little animal like this has to have the blackest soul in the universe

    • @SuperChoronzon
      @SuperChoronzon 3 года назад +17

      Aye that Ann, boil them in oil I say.

    • @rebeccaconlon9743
      @rebeccaconlon9743 3 года назад +4

      Not really the blackest soul, see what we do to eachother, and thats knowing we're sentient, feeling beings...

    • @mmc1086
      @mmc1086 3 года назад +10

      I take it you’re vegan then? Because if not you’re doing this and worse to animals at every meal and with every non-cruelty free product you buy.

    • @Jeff-ql3tg
      @Jeff-ql3tg 3 года назад +11

      Souls aren’t really “black”, but they can be empty. Black is really a nice color.

    • @UnityAgainstJewishEvil
      @UnityAgainstJewishEvil 3 года назад +14

      @@mmc1086 Stop acting like a dime store intellectual and go outside.

  • @gwena3830
    @gwena3830 3 года назад +3

    I just found you, Griffi, and you are adorable ❤️! It breaks my heart that you had so many years of misery before you got help 😭. Thankfully you are very loved and well taken care now. Dance, little bird, the rest of your days, with peace and happiness in your heart ❤️!

  • @monkeyshinemmie
    @monkeyshinemmie 11 месяцев назад +3

    She certainly does seem happy these days. Thank you for providing a loving home to this little sweetheart!

  • @robertgoldthorpe1652
    @robertgoldthorpe1652 3 года назад +72

    So from the trauma of a bad beginning when she plucked from being unhappy, this has become a habit she can't stop.
    At least she now has a good home for the rest of her life, up to about 40 50 years I guess for a Cockatoo life span.
    Well done guy's 💚

  • @user-pt1qx3gj9h
    @user-pt1qx3gj9h 3 года назад +128

    She's beautiful just the way she is!!

    • @minebiene7934
      @minebiene7934 3 года назад +2

      ...maybe she needs a bird partner..?..she is so cute and beautiful,...but sometimes alone?

  • @everlasting9292
    @everlasting9292 3 года назад +9

    She's so cute. I love how unapologetic she is about being herself!! She dances her little heart out, she's happy and healthy and where she needs to be now, and that's what's important!!

  • @susanvaughan-schiele4201
    @susanvaughan-schiele4201 3 года назад +20

    She loves music! What a superstar.

  • @metaworldpees
    @metaworldpees 3 года назад +136

    So happy this channel is blowing up. Im not a huge bird person but my God this bird has stolen my heart... thank you for doing what you do for her.

    • @jennyjay7816
      @jennyjay7816 3 года назад +15

      I’m glad you are not a Huge Bird Person... that sounds terrifying
      ... well I thought it was funny 😂☮️💜

    • @metaworldpees
      @metaworldpees 3 года назад +9

      @@jennyjay7816 lol! Thanks for the laugh!

  • @ozymandiaspbs
    @ozymandiaspbs 3 года назад +400

    It goes to show that humans are not the only species who suffer from trauma & PTSD. It is nice to see she is in a stress-free environment where she is loved & can dance to her heart’s content!!

    • @roarred
      @roarred 3 года назад +1

      Do you eat meat?

    • @ozymandiaspbs
      @ozymandiaspbs 3 года назад +2

      @@roarred - Not much. I eat mostly fruits & veggies, as well as fish. You?

    • @frankienorthtroptriton4771
      @frankienorthtroptriton4771 3 года назад +30

      @@roarred what’s that have to do with anything? Why are you trying to pull a “gotcha” to someone that’s not even being argumentative?

    • @danelmore6553
      @danelmore6553 3 года назад +16

      @@roarred I struggle to think of a less relevant question one could pose. What are you doing?

    • @BeeHatGuy
      @BeeHatGuy 3 года назад +15

      @@frankienorthtroptriton4771 good way of calling em out. Gatekeeping a love of animals just because you don't eat meat isn't cool, and besides, gatekeeping just places walls where we need windows

  • @colindunham5717
    @colindunham5717 3 года назад +4

    Such a wonderful and beautiful little girl. 😘

  • @Blazer_for_Jesus
    @Blazer_for_Jesus 3 года назад +2

    God bless Griffi!! Such an adorable little lady full of character (not to mention awesome dance moves!) 🙌🏼🥰

  • @superyachtchef
    @superyachtchef 3 года назад +99

    Thank you for rescuing her, give her a home and bring us her banging dance moves - 🏅🏅🏅

  • @laella
    @laella 3 года назад +324

    2:18
    Please, that was the cutest thing I’ve seen all day

    • @Just-Nikki
      @Just-Nikki 3 года назад +20

      She does that in the Micheal Jackson dancing video and it goes perfectly with the music ❤️

    • @Angel-rq3pi
      @Angel-rq3pi 3 года назад +5

      Bird be like, "aight, ima break it down for ya"

    • @krystynaoldakovska2233
      @krystynaoldakovska2233 3 года назад +1

      ❤️

  • @karenp7601
    @karenp7601 3 года назад +2

    Griffi is very lucky to have such a sweet owner that loves her just the way she is. I absolutely love her and enjoy her videos

  • @marswidebgl
    @marswidebgl 3 года назад +57

    Father, Jesus said that you care about the birds, and He told us to look at them to see that You care for us. I ask You, in Jesus' Name, to heal Griffi's trauma because you care about her, and You care about those who take care of her, and You care about all of her fans. Make her as beautiful on the outside as the beautiful happy bird she is inside. For Jesus' sake, Amen.

    • @joannariemvis3984
      @joannariemvis3984 3 года назад

      I suppose the owners did everything they could to heal her totally. But I am still puzzling, especially about this bleeding.
      And could a bird friend help, maybe?
      I know by myself sometimes I get those restless swingin moods when I am lonely, just to cheer myself up

    • @usernamemykel
      @usernamemykel 3 года назад

      Jeeeez!!!!

    • @44VW44
      @44VW44 3 года назад

      @@joannariemvis3984 they have a vet just for Griffi that specializes in birds. This vet is the first one to see that “Griffin” needed to be renamed as she’s a girl. She is on supplements this vet recommended to improve her health from years on a poor diet. You can hear about her vet care if you listen to videos posted here.

  • @angiegross72
    @angiegross72 3 года назад +148

    I've fell in love with this bird and her moves! Absolutely precious!! 💚💚💚👁👃👁

  • @gailmckay5551
    @gailmckay5551 3 года назад +162

    Hopefully the longer she's actually happy she will stop all the plucking and picking. She's adorable. Could tell right away she's a rescue a bird. One that happy probably never would have started plucking.

    • @robertmurphy3014
      @robertmurphy3014 3 года назад +14

      I had a rescued African Grey. She had no feathers except her head. I could only get her to a certain level of feather growth. Once that behavior is ingrained it never fully goes away. You just have ebbs and flows.

    • @griffithedancingcockatoo
      @griffithedancingcockatoo  3 года назад +11

      BINGO ROBERT!

    • @lilstarfishdude
      @lilstarfishdude 3 года назад +8

      @@griffithedancingcockatoo I hope Griffi can someday get a male Cockatoo friend that she can fall in love with and heal. I've heard that Cockatoos and other various parrot species have a tendency to let their feathers grow back to normal when in love.

    • @ob7773
      @ob7773 3 года назад +1

      They do this to themselves?! Why would a bird pluck out its own feathers

    • @Boxofcare666
      @Boxofcare666 3 года назад +3

      @@ob7773 trauma

  • @flea4urlife16
    @flea4urlife16 3 года назад +84

    I love when she throws her wings out and does that waaaaah!

  • @UTEXTRACK
    @UTEXTRACK 3 года назад +10

    It’s beautiful how much she’s loved.

  • @kimmieskitchenandmore
    @kimmieskitchenandmore 3 года назад +189

    Poor baby. She’s happy now because she knows she’s loved and safe ❤️

  • @nak8490
    @nak8490 3 года назад +237

    I was virtually giving Griffi little head pats through my cellphone screen during her close ups. God bless you all for taking care of her.

    • @GretelandRoo
      @GretelandRoo 3 года назад +3

      Awwww...what a nice thing to say ☺️😊😘

  • @glassie6733
    @glassie6733 3 года назад +1

    What Beautiful old girl ☺ Bless her little heart 🧡 good job mumma, she looks so happy 😁😍🥰👍🇦🇺

  • @OleGeezerCirca1941
    @OleGeezerCirca1941 3 года назад +1

    This is my first time watching Griffi and she's very talented. Anyone who allows a bird to reach this level of self mutilation deserves to be horse whipped. Thank goodness for kind hearted people.

  • @jjhyde5179
    @jjhyde5179 3 года назад +120

    I love how Griffi just sticks her wings out like no body’s business....and she proud to be wild!

  • @nenew1330
    @nenew1330 3 года назад +187

    Everytime she lifts her wing I feel like she's saying: "Ayyyyeee 💃💃 that beat!!"

  • @usernamemykel
    @usernamemykel 3 года назад +3

    I absolutely loved my Goffin "Lucy"! Sweet, affectionate bird with the purest and softest white feathers one could imagine.

  • @bonitawilcox2909
    @bonitawilcox2909 3 года назад +3

    Doll baby.......simply precious 🍂

  • @WendyDahling3
    @WendyDahling3 3 года назад +76

    Thank you. I just found her and asked this very question. I can’t comprehend how anyone could be cruel to this little sweetie. She is wonderful and seems so happy!

    • @cdevidal
      @cdevidal 3 года назад +10

      I used to chew my nails from nervousness, I get it. Hoping that the good treatment lets her relax and stop the plucking. Keep playing the music. It helps.

    • @lindarickman1876
      @lindarickman1876 3 года назад +6

      Yea I’m sure the dancing helps her stress it’s so good to see her 😃 makes me smile and her moves a grrreat!

  • @getnanoed
    @getnanoed 3 года назад +78

    Lesson to learn here: PTSD IS FUCKING REAL!! EVEN ANIMALS GO THROUGH THAT.

    • @nonnaurbisness3013
      @nonnaurbisness3013 3 года назад +2

      GOTTA USE THE BIG LETTERS IF YA WANT THEM TO TAKE YA SUPER SERIOUS.

    • @getnanoed
      @getnanoed 3 года назад +2

      @@nonnaurbisness3013 n then..

    • @marie_marie01
      @marie_marie01 3 года назад +1

      Yes that's so true!! My animals suffer from PTSD from my stupid ass ex. People think animals don't remember the past. My ass they don't!!

    • @sadrabbit53
      @sadrabbit53 3 года назад +1

      There was that African grey parrot whose owner was shot to death in front of him, and now he repeats his owner's last words constantly in fits

  • @mariapoulos767
    @mariapoulos767 3 года назад +3

    OMG that was such a signature move ... got me laughing over here!
    "Look at you lookin how you look, all beautiful!"

  • @angelwhite2915
    @angelwhite2915 3 года назад +2

    Thank you for saving this lil birdy...
    She is so sweet...
    My heart breaks knowing anyone could hurt her..
    Thank you for saving her .

  • @karenstubbs94
    @karenstubbs94 3 года назад +58

    Feather picking is difficult to diagnose, whether allergy or other but this bird has people who are angels and give her the best of care. Whatever the cause it does not slow this wonderful bird down. Keep dancing love.

    • @fjp9
      @fjp9 3 года назад

      isn’t feather picking just feather picking? i know there are underlying reasons for why they pick their feathers which finding out those reasons can be difficult, but feather picking is pretty much just they pick their feathers, right?

    • @Aurora9990
      @Aurora9990 3 года назад

      @@fjp9
      If it did this in the wild, it would die. Not be able to regulate body temperature or fly.
      This is not normal for a bird to do this. I have seen it here on RUclips with other rescue birds.

    • @fjp9
      @fjp9 3 года назад

      @@Aurora9990 sigh. i know that, and you’re missing my point. my point is that it isn’t that difficult to diagnose feather picking since feather picking is feather picking, and in most cases the feather picking is quite evident. now finding the reasons for feather picking could be more difficult as it can be due to mental or emotional issues/trauma and/or physical health concerns.

  • @Plectrudefy
    @Plectrudefy 3 года назад +57

    It's so incredibly sad too see what pet birds have to go through. Naked cockatoos has almost become a normal thing now...
    Thank you for caring for this beautiful girl, her voice is the cutest 🧡 please never let her be sad or stressed again.

    • @abow1695
      @abow1695 3 года назад

      Lack of attention or being around smoke not, losing her caretaker being yelled at there are many reasons for her to start plucking. I hope she finds her happy place.

  • @nopandakit8051
    @nopandakit8051 3 года назад +4

    She must have the strongest legs with all the dancing she does. She's beautiful and wonderful and always makes me smile!💜

  • @rexonatyleer3500
    @rexonatyleer3500 3 года назад +37

    She is so precious!! My bird doesnt dance but she'll sing her little heart out!

  • @CrystalsTrips1
    @CrystalsTrips1 3 года назад +38

    I love how happy she is despite her trauma.

  • @edwardsalg5621
    @edwardsalg5621 3 года назад +23

    She is amazing... It breaks my heart to hear she has had a rough life... She brings so much joy to so many people... God bless you for taking her in. Thank you for always sharing these wonderful videos. She brings some good into this world which we all need.

  • @Carol-sp5yg
    @Carol-sp5yg 3 года назад +6

    She is adorable! Thank you for saving her❤️She looks more human without her feathers. Lol! Kisses and Hugs for Griffi!!!

  • @maria92085
    @maria92085 3 года назад +1

    Griffi is truly amazing! I honestly could sit here all day and watch her dance! Thank you for sharing her videos with all of us!

  • @annetteblandino3484
    @annetteblandino3484 3 года назад +49

    Had a friend who’s bird had the same issue due to stress. They made a sock to put over their bird and it’s feathers grew back ...

    • @AnnaLVajda
      @AnnaLVajda 3 года назад +5

      Yeah I was just trying to think of what they could do. I had a dog that got hot spots on his skin in the spring due to allergies hives or something and I had to put one of those plastic cones on his head when I went to work or he would gnaw at himself and I would have to get the spot shaved and give him antibiotics if it got bad and other than that he was pretty happy and healthy.

    • @leadgindairy3709
      @leadgindairy3709 3 года назад +3

      Marlene Mc'Cohen also does this with her cockatoo Jersey

    • @gregshock
      @gregshock 3 года назад +2

      @@AnnaLVajda: Sorry to hear about your dog. It might be mostly nutritional deficiencies. Try as high a quality of dog food as you can afford and add dynovite or a freeze dried beef organ mix to the food. It did wonders for our boy, Trace, who had the same problems. He’s been good for years now, since we changed his diet.

    • @fatdad64able
      @fatdad64able 3 года назад +2

      @@AnnaLVajda try rinsing the hotspot with baking soda (we call it Natron) . (not baking powder though.

  • @AGDinCA
    @AGDinCA 3 года назад +30

    Now that she is in a loving home (you guy are rad for that!), will she be able to grow her feathers back?

  • @jenz5607
    @jenz5607 3 года назад +2

    She is a beautiful little bird soul and I am so glad that she is safe and loved!!!

  • @Fadedecho1
    @Fadedecho1 3 года назад +5

    She definitely knows her stuff!! Lol. And is happy as well. Griffi is beautiful. ❣

  • @abinormal1410
    @abinormal1410 3 года назад +188

    She's a happy soul. It's sad she was abused. She has a good life now. ❤️

  • @opethmike
    @opethmike 3 года назад +40

    Thank you for doing what you do. Plucked parrots have a super special place in my heart; all seven of my birds are rescues, and three of them are heavy pluckers/mutilators.

  • @mypassionrc-studioxd40lous66
    @mypassionrc-studioxd40lous66 3 года назад +1

    What a blessing she is. Inspirational 😎🙏

  • @jubi400
    @jubi400 3 года назад +1

    Griffi is very blessed to have found YOU!
    I thinks sh'e adorable! I love her drumsticks!
    I fostered an african grey some years back. He was over 25 years old. He danced and sang with me.
    We bonded too well I think, because when he was finally taken home, he seemed like he was sad to go.
    I was pretty darn depressed after he was gone.
    The folks who own him won't get a hold of me to tell me how he's doing.
    It makes me very sad.
    So being able to watch Griffi makes me happy.
    Thank you again for sharing her with us!!
    EDIT: I HAVE SUBSCRIBED! I don't want to miss out! 😊👍

  • @mezmerized4lifejay654
    @mezmerized4lifejay654 3 года назад +35

    She's perfectly imperfect 🥰

  • @caveman3021
    @caveman3021 3 года назад +25

    I dont know what happened to this bird before, but she sure seems like a happy bird now! It amazes me how on beat she is with her dancing, no matter what music is playing.
    Thanks for sharing her with us, Cheers from Canada : )

  • @thislightful
    @thislightful 3 года назад +2

    Thank you! She’s so obviously happy and grateful! Everyone should adopt pets like these!!!

  • @Laurie03
    @Laurie03 3 года назад +1

    She’s precious! Love her dance movies and singing! Thank you for taking such good care of her, she’s definitely needing lots of love 💗