My baby 'too is now 48 years old. I got my boy when he was 6 weeks old. The sad fact is he will outlive me. I have saved up an account for him and already talked to a sanctuary where he can live out his life in joy. I am so worried about him after I'm gone. I am 70 now and he will live another 30 or more years. Maybe I will. I hope so, so that my friend won't be alone

@lgull1

Жыл бұрын

that is one large commitment you made

@AD-sn5en

Жыл бұрын

I pray you both continue to live a long and happy life together😊.

@krystlegregory3130

Жыл бұрын

🙏

@ChubbyUnicorn

Жыл бұрын

You have a wonderful soul. You've done the best possible for your bird.

@gailhasler8435

Жыл бұрын

How thoughtful of you to make arrangements for him to live in a sanctuary. 🥰🥰🤗😍

This woman isn't just a typical pet owner. She's practically a zookeeper. She gives these birds the love and attention that a trained and dedicated zookeeper would provide. Only very rare and dedicated pet owners would go to these lengths to provide not just what the animal needs to live, but what the animal needs to THRIVE. She has done that sooo much here. This bird is better cared for than some peoples' kids. I know a lot of kids growing up who didn't have their own room. And I sure as heck never got to chew on the drywall to my heart's content. So jealous about that one!

@alphabrave1459

Жыл бұрын

Bro wrote a whole novel 💀

@aidanreilly9540

Жыл бұрын

Solid novel

@grayskindablue

Жыл бұрын

@@alphabrave1459 lmao I’m concerned about your literacy level if you think a few sentences is a novel.

@SCP--wc3wb

Жыл бұрын

@@grayskindablue Who Asked?

@kittencutie7074

Жыл бұрын

@@SCP--wc3wb I did

Grumpy turned Flight Club into Fight Club! What a dedicated owner . Glad Grumpy is well loved

@imaramblins

3 ай бұрын

Hey, what's the first rule of Fight Club?

@lindamah9421

Ай бұрын

@@imaramblins No fighting!

Love that end clip where she said that even if she had lost the bet she would still have got him, really good attitude and very funny.

@olliefoxx7165

Жыл бұрын

How's that a good attitude? She agreed to something and was going to do what she wanted regardless? Owning a bird like Grumpy is a huge commitment. Think of how much other people in her life was sacrificed for her wants.

@SlamDunkPyro

Жыл бұрын

@@olliefoxx7165 do you just assume every couple has 0 communication skills like healthy adults or is that just your little bubble?

@olliefoxx7165

Жыл бұрын

@@SlamDunkPyro I didn't assume anything, you did. I went by her own words and actions. Maybe you should work on your communication skills.

@Jaylin7878g

Жыл бұрын

@@olliefoxx7165 ppl don’t like the harsh truth

@sunneedaizz781

11 ай бұрын

@@Jaylin7878g agree. olliefoxx7165 has issues.

I had no idea these birds can live for that long. Literally a companion for life.

@BisexualPlagueDoctor

Жыл бұрын

Some birds live 80 years In fact, turtles can live (although rarely and only for some tortoises) for around 200, usually a little less though

@Dr.Kraig_Ren

Жыл бұрын

120 years for parrots perhaps

@Erlrantandrage

Жыл бұрын

This is why having a parrot isn't really having a pet and shouldn't be treated the same

@N0R1.

Жыл бұрын

its amazing how some animals can live for a century or more!

@paranaenselol

Жыл бұрын

@@encyclopediabirdtannica I have a paraket ( I think its the name in english ) and he had a mate a female that was with the one before him that died and she died so for now hes alone but I will buy him a other mate that he will have babys with oh and almost forgot they have a giant cage big enought for at least 4 small birds and he has a proper diet so do you think he is ok and will be?

Thank you for understanding Grumpy and letting him be a bird! I work at a large exotic bird sanctuary and people actually open windows and let birds go because they don’t understand them, cannot cope with them anymore. These animals are not things to ‘get rid’ of. Humans put them in a position that is not natural, and it’s unforgivable. Please adopt, don’t shop.

@Shinku_no_sanbun

Жыл бұрын

Too many people get an animal because they are cute without understanding that they are a living creature with a personality and needs, not something to put on a shelf and look at from time to time.

@elenalatici9568

Жыл бұрын

OMG! How cruel. It takes incredible commitment to have a bird, especially a parrot/cockatoo. When I was researching my report about bird smuggling a huge cockatoo fell in love with me. It was an amazing experience. I would have given anything to adopt him, but I lived in a small apartment in NYC. It wasn't at all what he needed. It was so hard to walk away from him. I still think about him and hope he went to another person he fell in love with. I know that a lot of people watch videos like this on KZread and say they want a bird like that one. I'm always grateful to their humans when they explain the complications that come with them. Showing the chewed up room was a perfect warning.

@squeakybeak7832

Жыл бұрын

Monica, thank you for this ❤ so true

@giselafiege7169

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! I pray I get to witness more educated respect for the Animal Kingdom in general! Our species needs to become more humble and stop thinking we are the dominant race and have dominion over this planet. Much Aloha

@francinefitzgerald6118

Жыл бұрын

Your absolutely right

“Even if I lost the coin toss, I knew I was getting him.” Spoken like a true animal lover. Great story!

This lady is one of those people who is so funny and doesn’t even know it.

34 years for a pet, that's tell how caring people they are

@Julia-jz5wt

Жыл бұрын

lol her poor husband

@blastroisehunt6546

Жыл бұрын

She would’ve gotten the bird even if she had loss the coin toss ☠️😂

@BunnyBear27

Жыл бұрын

@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ There is no God but Allah and Muhammad PBUH is his last messenger.

@downhomesunset

Жыл бұрын

They aren’t pets they are family!

@JibbleBiscuits

Жыл бұрын

@@BunnyBear27 allah and god are the same thing dumbo

I began in Parrot rescue more than forty years ago. I am 70 years old now and have a 40+ years old wild caught Senegal and a disabled young Green Cheek. I love to run across people like you that have spent years understanding parrot behavior and love them anyway. You're so right in that they never asked to be in our homes. A heartfelt thank you from me and all the people like you and me....we love them anyway.

@SweetChicagoGator

Жыл бұрын

Congratulations & deep admiration, bird Lover ! As a boy, I raised budgies in my empty desolate home. 😊🙏

@harrietking8768

Жыл бұрын

@Vickie Robinson Beautiful you! And beautiful response ❤️

@BabyBugBug

Жыл бұрын

Omg sun conure!!! I have one too! 12 years old and my little baby chicken! ❤

@radhasen.animalwelfare.5644

Жыл бұрын

Bless you too for looking after the parrots. If every human being had a natural love for animals, trees, plants and nature the world would be a paradise of peace for the other living beings.

@radhasen.animalwelfare.5644

Жыл бұрын

@@SweetChicagoGator 🙏🙏

wow what a beautiful line '' it's not his fault that he get caught from wild'' These line have my heart❤

Love this lady, he's like a child to her. People that get these birds don't understand the commitment of 50 years or more. Blessings to the family.

@TheHorizon-wn9up

Жыл бұрын

I've had a macaw since I was 2 years old. He just turned 23 in January and will spend his whole life aside me. If someone wants to step up to having a bird like I have GO for IT but do lots of research first. Trust me they can be a handful and they are massive birds

@reenmaui6363

Жыл бұрын

❤

To Grumpy’s human mom: you are a blessing not only to Grumpy but also to the world: it is a better place because you are in it. Thank You.

@breadandcircus1

Жыл бұрын

True!

@gisellethesquid

Жыл бұрын

Birds live that long? What kind of bird is Grumpy?

@wendysickinger4172

Жыл бұрын

You are wonderful, you touched my heart!

@anneterry3660

Жыл бұрын

you tip the scales to the good each day on this earth.

@salm8990

Жыл бұрын

TRUE!! And real

I grew up with parrots. I know how smart and loving they are. I had one that would guard me when I was sleeping at around 13. My mom would try to wake me up for school and my bird (Joe) would attack her, so she had to crack the door open to try to get me up. She was my guardian angel when I was sleeping. I am now 40 and she is been gone for a while now. So I hope she still is my guardian. I thought she was a boy at first so I named her Joe. I eventually learned she was a girl. I think about her all the time. She was abused before me so it was amazing how affectionate and calm she became. Just couldn’t be next to a broom because she used to attack anyone if they had one LOL. I’m sure that’s courtesy of her nasty owners before me. She wanted nobody but me. She definitely saw me as her mate and she eventually laid eggs. She was so cute. She would take my hand and try to make me pet the eggs. She had very slow deliberate actions about it. I was so sad that I had to remove the eggs that were clearly empty because she did not have any other birds as company at that point in my life. I cried so much when she passed. It amazes me that so many people don’t know how amazing birds can be.

@kimberlymorgan5827

Жыл бұрын

Beautiful heart felt story CJ, thanks for sharing.

@MeowVicious

Жыл бұрын

Joe sounds amazing and like you gave her the best life.

@jamesraja1056

Жыл бұрын

😩

@a.c.9993

Жыл бұрын

@panic5 it is a HUGE commitment...be prepared for that!

@clay4601

Жыл бұрын

hey if a comment of mine pops out under your comment I’m really sorry, I think it’s a KZread bug because I had written it for someone else under a very different video and it won’t let me delete it

So wonderful that he can fly. Thanks for not clipping his wings.

@lindamah9421

Ай бұрын

He was clipped a few times at the beginning and was severely depressed. Now I will never clip him.

THIS is what responsibility, devotion and love looks like ❤😊

What a sweet boy. Luckily hus parents understand him and has patience with him.

@Lamiishere

Жыл бұрын

Cringe af 🤮🤮🤮

@evaevaeva3131

Жыл бұрын

@@Lamiishere why🤮?

@billrobbins5874

Жыл бұрын

He looks so beautiful in flight. One happy bird! ♥️🕊️♥️

@shadowdancer2131

Жыл бұрын

@@billrobbins5874 😊

My Amazon was 37 years old when he passed away from liver disease. I had him the entire time it was like losing a child. That was 3 years ago and the pain is still as fresh as yesterday. I will always miss him

@constancelindsey3946

Жыл бұрын

I cant imagine your pain! My Hahns McCaw is 31 years old and I have had him since a baby..he grew up with my kids...I would be devastated...God bless you and may healing from your loss happen soon....one day at a time.

@spinel6786

Жыл бұрын

Holy fuck i am so sorry

@theTruthSeekerishere

Жыл бұрын

❤️❤️❤️

@Godlovesu591

Жыл бұрын

It’s an animal not a child, there is no comparison between the two. Can’t stand when people do that.

@ghostnebula8805

Жыл бұрын

@@Godlovesu591Can’t stand people who have no empathy or understanding.

The bond people develop with birds or any animal is simply amazing. Pets are soooo rewarding and enrich our lives immeasurably. What a heartwarming story!!

@BjornMaxson-ju5rv

6 ай бұрын

Hello Barbara, how're you doing today??

this women is my neighbour! 😀 I hear the parrot sometimes lol

“Even if I didn’t have won the coin toss, I would have gotten him” idk why but this was moving.. him flying towards the upper window and back was one of the most beautiful cinematography I’ve seen lately. The animals’ sincerity is precious. God bless you for giving him and the other birds you’ve got good care.

@MathsYknow

Жыл бұрын

"idk why but this was moving.." Probably not for her husband. :-p

@brigittecavanagh4291

Жыл бұрын

Animals are the best.

@Chandrika-Moon

Жыл бұрын

That man didn't stand a chance! 😂

@chewy99.

Жыл бұрын

Those people have a massive house! They said that’s just their living room?!

@seussusamongoose2905

Жыл бұрын

@@chewy99. yea, America moment 😔

My baby is 25 years old, I’ve had her since she was 7 months old. She is a Moluccan cockatoo who should live to be in her 80’s. However, last year she was diagnosed with a terminal joint degenerative disease as well as some bone cancer cells. She is on Celebrex for life, and her daddy and I have decided not to put her through any more invasive surgeries and biopsies with long recovery times, as well as likely amputations (left wing, right foot). We can’t do that to her. We don’t think that she would be happy, we do not think that would be “her”, we do not think she would choose it for herself. So we’ve been keeping a super close eye on her (I work from home), with a focus on keeping her comfortable, getting smaller and softer toys for her to play with, and keep the floor of her cage covered in puppy pads with Terry cloth towels underneath, as she now falls off of her perch frequently during the night. So I do the best I can for her, and I hope she knows that and how much I love her always. I used to think of who in my family would inherit my Cleo, but now I find myself just hoping she has a good day. … and I hope all of you birdie owners have many MANY wonderful fun days with your feathered companions! ♥️

@1mmickk

Жыл бұрын

Sometimes you have to let go, the pain it feels is greater than your love for it.

@marzipanmango

Жыл бұрын

I think you guys are right to prioritize her quality of life over the length of her life. My great aunt and uncle love cats, and they've paid tens of thousands of dollars getting expensive surgeries for their various cats over the years. Then a few years ago my great aunt had to go through intense chemo, and surgeries for breast cancer. Even though she's in remission she has a lot of issues to deal with (ie. nerve damage in her limbs to the point where she can't walk). Chemo was really rough on her. One of their cats got cancer recently, and instead of putting him through chemo like they would normally have done, they decided to just give him the best life possible until the vet tells them he's suffering and should be put down. I think it's because they know now how frightening and intense these medical procedures are, and don't want to put their beloved cats through the same thing!

@huviba5826

Жыл бұрын

Try boron or borax a tiny bit it's regenerate the joints bones and more

Gawd, I love this woman. Videos of people saving animals - I always feel like the tears are about to burst

I'm just glad that you found each other.

He couldn't have a better person taking care of him in his old age. And wow! 50, I never realized a bird could live that long.

@natasharivera7090

Жыл бұрын

some parrots make it to 100 :)

@lofiz2646

Жыл бұрын

They can live up to 80 yrs :)

@verminscum

Жыл бұрын

50 isnt even really old age for these guys lmao

@EPIKSAUCE234

Жыл бұрын

@@verminscum so you're telling me you could get one as a kid and then stick with it for your whole life?

@DeadAugur

Жыл бұрын

@@EPIKSAUCE234 in theory, yes you could. I wouldn’t recommend it though. Birds that live that long are usually pretty large and the potential bites are serious, plus with a kid you never know what will happen in their life. It’s pretty hard to being a cockatoo or macaw to college.

'Even if l hadn't won the coin toss l would have got him.' Bless Grumpy's mom. She was dead set on saving him and they were made for each other..❤

@qpsando

Жыл бұрын

When she said that I thought to myself, "so, a divorce? 😂😂"

What a wonderful woman she is….Her husband is very fortunate and so is Grumpy.

Thanks to your son and husband for being supportive. I've had three box turtles for 27 years.

@lindamah9421

Ай бұрын

Yes, turtles live a long time too. It is a real commitment to have a dependent.

He is definitely a mamma's boy. Thank you for loving him so much.

@19Marc79

Жыл бұрын

No ! He is his mate´s BOSS ! ;_)

@convoluteduniverse5917

Жыл бұрын

@@19Marc79 What are you on? 😂

@19Marc79

Жыл бұрын

@@convoluteduniverse5917 3:09

That was the greatest story.

Grumpy is known as a Little Corella. We had one called Ralph all through my childhood. They are extremely protective and possessive of one person (my mum) and they are extremely intelligent birds. I wish we'd had video cameras when we were young. We could have made a fortune on Tik Tok with his antics and vocabulary. Lol. They're very charasmatic and and funny birds. I miss our Ralph like crazy, even to this day.

What a great mom she is to him. All rescued animals deserve to be adopted into such loving homes. ❤

I like how grumpy didn't bond to the husband until absolutely necessary. He really is little grouch.

Glad you got him, he's beautiful and you can tell he's a happy bird....his feathers are in beautiful shape.

people like you that adopt these long-lived animals are wonderful.

Such a delightful story. Love to Grumpy.

It's SO OBVIOUS that Grumpy is a well-loved bird. Thank you for trying so hard to fully understand HIS point of view; I'm sure he appreciates you! 👍❤🌴

@robinlillian9471

Жыл бұрын

It's healthier and safer for the bird when the humans are in charge. Who knows what chemicals were in that molding he chewed up.

@prowlprime

Жыл бұрын

@@robinlillian9471 Yes, thank you so much for being a Debbie Downer. We all really needed your comment.

@beansworth5694

Жыл бұрын

@@robinlillian9471 A parent still has a responsibility to improve the capacity of their child to make better decisions and be a better person, though. I'm aware that pet ownership isn't 1:1 with having a child, but it's similar in the way that it _is_ better to have the parent in charge of the majority of things. However, the child can't learn to be more mature or well-behaved in the absence of enforcement if they're not allowed to make decisions for themself. A parent can't critique or correct bad behavior on the right foundations unless they understand the point of view of their child, however unreasonable or absurd to them it may appear. I think that every benevolent power dynamic ought to work in this same sort of nurturing, freedom-granting capacity. Most power dynamics aren't benevolent, however, and I've come to believe that the reason for this is because the governor has no meaningful mechanism to be held accountable by the governed. Understanding the point of view of those with less power is just the first step in learning how to be just, and I firmly believe that this carries over into both parenting and pet ownership.

Grumpy at the bird club 😂 love his sassy nature. Wish you many more years of joy with this little big bird.

How sweet to give him such a good life! You and your husband are angels! ❤

@robertwilliams060

10 ай бұрын

@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

who couldn't love a lovely barking parrot? bless you for keeping grumpy!

Age 50 for a bird, how awesome !! 🥰 Don't we wish that our cats & dogs would live that long?! 💓

@carolgreen9648

Жыл бұрын

The birds 50 bud. Says that in the video title. Shes had him for 34 years. He was already 16 when she got him

@SweetChicagoGator

Жыл бұрын

@@carolgreen9648 Get a grip on your own flaws Whitey, before you point a finger at others ! Yawl punctuation & grammar is atrocious in ur short paragraph. Commas, apostrophes, possessives, etcetera ! 🤪 Even missing a period in the very last sentence ! 😝

@prihollis

Жыл бұрын

If only digs lived this long!

@childrey14

Жыл бұрын

Or talk to us. They don't just mimick. They actually learn conversation skills and how to use words in context to communicate.

@l.s.d.8943

Жыл бұрын

@@childrey14 that would be creepy af

Bless you for giving him a wonderful loving home! ❤

What a wonderful home

Beautiful that bird is so loved and well cared for. ❤️ I hope bird lives 50 more years. ❤ ❤ ❤

This made my day!! Such lovely people to take on this little guy and give him a wonderful life.

@woofer13

Жыл бұрын

This made my day too. I love the woman and Grumpy....and I can't stop smiling.

@robinlillian9471

Жыл бұрын

He should be taught to show some respect for them. Humans should be in charge to control a parrot's destructive behavior.

It’s amazing how love seems to be the cure for all animals. We have a 20 year old cat who’s been treated very well for her entire life

@hman6159

Жыл бұрын

Wow

@kikoredog

Жыл бұрын

are you saying people don't love their dog who dies at 2 from cancer

@frstudio3640

Жыл бұрын

are you saying Gouda cheese is just a crappy version of cheddar cheese

@lisanyugenhascancer6332

Жыл бұрын

Even the ones on your plate

@kennethflaming8606

Жыл бұрын

I got a cat that is 19 now aswell,unironicaly her name is Vita, she is even hella overweight, she weighs 9 kilo, but like you said got all the attention, quality food, and warmth her whole life i hope all the best for your cat!

Thank you beautiful human ❤

He turned flight club into fight club!! xD And their house is so beautiful and perfect for grumpy to fly in! I love this woman, she seems amazing.

Beautiful. So very beautiful to see he is one of the family & treated as such.

Such a great story!!! In the late 80's I wrote a report for Parade Magazine about bird smuggling. A painful subject to research. I bet Grumpy was smuggled. It still goes on. Heartbreaking. What you have done for this bird brought me to tears of gratitude and joy. He gets to fly! Your story about Flight Club is so funny. For him it was Fight Club. So glad your husband came through for you and Grumpy. Now I'm going to watch this again. 🙏🙏❤️❤️🌟🌟

@MargaLilaandPets

Жыл бұрын

so funny. I caught that just now = fight club haha!

@oliviastar3812

Жыл бұрын

LOL thought same

@C.E.Thomas1952

Жыл бұрын

LOL me too. Fight club... brilliant

So special and wonderful. You are a loving sweet woman who has loved this bird all these years.

The world needs more people like you

Even if you hadn't won the coin toss you would have gotten him, lol. Thinking you have a Goffins Cockatoo there, he sure is a cutie, and very lucky to have a human family like yours!

@shiva72945

Жыл бұрын

Ah, I wondered what kind of Cockatoo it was. Nice one. Not so common.

@bronte346

Жыл бұрын

I know my favorite line in the video!

@emperorofpluto

Жыл бұрын

I thought it was a Little Corella. There's a flock of them that hang around outside my place in Sydney. Their Latin name is quite hilarious - Cacatua Sanguinea which literally means "bloody cockatoo"

@anserbauer309

Жыл бұрын

@@emperorofpluto I don't think so. Quite sure its a Tanimbar corella, also known as Goffin's cockatoo; from Indonesia. The two species do look very similar, but little corellas usually have a larger, bluer eye-ring and are a little larger overall and have a stockier build. Tanimbars are the smallest of the white cockatoos.

@emperorofpluto

Жыл бұрын

@@anserbauer309 I stand corrected. We have lots of Little Corellas where I live and they look a lot like Grumpy. I always forget about the SE Asian varieties like Umbrellas, Moluccans etc which are so common in the US.

Birds are NOT easy animals, and once you accept that, you can have a loving relationship with a bird

@ferretyluv

Жыл бұрын

I’ve been told that they’re like perma-toddlers.

@mischr13

Жыл бұрын

@@ferretyluv yes. flying toddlers with a knife attached to their face 😭

@emperorofpluto

Жыл бұрын

Cockatoos in particular need a LOT of affection and social interaction - it's like living with a toddler - but the rewards are unlimited. They're flying antidepressants.

@BabyBugBug

Жыл бұрын

They are extremely demanding. I’ve had birds since I was 6 years old. I now have a sun conure who runs my house like the little princess she is lol.

@BabyBugBug

Жыл бұрын

They are extremely demanding. I’ve had birds since I was 6 years old. I now have a sun conure who runs my house like the little princess she is lol.

This broke me into genuine laughs!! “Even if I didn’t win the coin toss, I would have got him” 💕💕💕 I’m reminded once again how tolerating, caring and accepting family is. This is wholesome.

Grumpy is definitely proof that birds have feelings, as well as HUGE personalities! What a lucky bird to have found such a great family!

The thing i like most is that grumpy can fly. It is so happy to see these beautiful birds fly.

Such a heartwarming story thank you ❤

That's so sweet! Quite a commitment of love! And allowing him to be who he is

It really is so impressive how smart these birds are. And it is sooooo sad for these beautiful burds to be pets.

@lindamah9421

6 ай бұрын

I agree. Birds should not be pets. Leave them in the wild.

You both are awesome people and Grumpy knows it !

Flight Club? Nah Grumpy says this is Fight Club! 😄Love him!! So sweet of you to dedicate so much time and love to him! Thank you for giving him the best life!

@albericetzel9136

Жыл бұрын

Lmao, Fight Club.

@daviderwin3135

Жыл бұрын

I was literally looking for this comment! Haha 😂

@cheddarsunchipsyes8144

Жыл бұрын

No bossy talks about fight club 😤

@2dthoughts

Жыл бұрын

1st rule of Flight Club You do not talk about Flight Club

This lady is an angel. Bird lovers are lucky your pets get to live so long!

I love your story. Your husband must love you very much. Now after all these years of trials and tribulations you guys have benefited asmuch as your bird. And your son has learned the wealth and treasure of raising your bird.

@lindamah9421

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! We love Grumpy - naughty or not.

Grumpy thought "Flight Club" was "Fight Club"..lol

He's so wonderful and sweet I can tell you love the parrot so much and he so smart

I love the before & after pics of the bird and her husband!!! Just a little glimpse of how long he’s really been with them. Beautiful ❤

A great story .......he's a beauty ....I wish him many many many more years to come 🤍🤎💜💙💚💚❤🧡🤍🤎🤎💜

You're a beautiful human! The fact there are whole industries of pets that live longer than humans is very difficult for me to wrap my head around. I could never get a pet I know would eventually be homeless due to my inevitable demise. Don't shop exotic birds and animals, adopt if you really know you'll be commited, like this wonderful lady. ❤️🙏

Grumpy is one lucky bird! You take such good care of him and he is lucky to have you and your husband!

Thank-You. Bless You. & your family too… Precious Grumpy Boi I am so grateful that you all have each other…

@BjornMaxson-ju5rv

6 ай бұрын

Hello there, how're you doing???

wonderful women, wonderful story, so sad he was caught in the wild......

@lindamah9421

Ай бұрын

Catching birds from the wild is still happening. So sad.

Many years ago, I was in the USN and one of the girls had a pair of *lovebirds*. She got drunk and decided to "throw them out". Before we could stop her they were gone! We were so worried because they weren't used to fending for themselves. Then someone saw them on the roof so we climbed up and threw a sheet over hem. Whew! They were okay but we wouldn't give them back to the owner instead we pulled our money to buy their cage and supplies. Fortunately another friend had birds before and was thrilled to get them. Some people should never buy any animal they don't want to give 100% care animals are NOT toys you can throw away! This lady in the video is what pet owners should be!

Overwhelming joy is seeing any animal getting love, care, attention, and compassion.

Love the lady's beautiful soul and heart! Glad grumps is living his best life

50 years!!! I had no idea they could live that long

@coralreef909

Жыл бұрын

Large parrots can live a very longtime the equivalent of human years and in many cases outliving their human companions. They aren’t pets. They are highly intelligent sensitive beings who happen to have feathers. They are a life long commitment.

@misspad7282

Жыл бұрын

They can live up to 60 years.

@AL-fl4jk

Жыл бұрын

Oh yeah hell no that’s not a pet that’s a life partner

@jessicaaudate

Жыл бұрын

@@AL-fl4jk yup

@amybarratt4227

Жыл бұрын

@@misspad7282 waaaay longer than that sister

What a lady! She has such a big heart ❤ I’m glad she won the coin toss lol

You are so sweet!!!! Blessings to you and your family for taking care of Grumpy. XOX

That was the uplifting video I needed! Thanks for being a wonderful human!

Grumpy is quite the character! 💖

Amazing story! His owners are wonderful pet owners who consider him part of the family, being so patient, loyal and understanding with him! ❤ I have a Galah cockatoo for over 15 years and he’s like a child to me! Having a bird as smart and opinionated as a parrot/cockatoo can be challenging though. Like having a toddler that never grows up.

@stuartgreig2256

Жыл бұрын

I had a sun conure for 15 years and she was crazy . They are like toddlers throwing strops 😂

@tylerheinrichs2806

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad the lady in this video emphasized multiple times how challenging taking care of her bird is, and how certain undesirable behaviors are just inevitable. I think a lot of people who aren't necessarily up to the challenge of taking care of a bird see videos of birds being cute and they think "that looks like fun I want a bird," without knowing what they're getting into. I think it's safe to say that a bird is not the right pet for the vast majority of people. All that said, galah cockatoos are beautiful! I'm sure yours is a very handsome man. What's his name?

@taniabaildon9696

Жыл бұрын

I believe Grumpy is a Goffins Cockatoo, which is what my own Santo is. (The Bare-Eyed Cockatoos look very similar as well.) They are extremely clever. You noticed him opening his own cage? Yup. We have to put locks on Santo's cage when we want him to stay inside. That said, he is out about 8-12 hours a day, so don't go feeling too sorry for him. He just can't be left out in the room alone because it is also my home office, and he likes to pull the keys off my computer keyboard, among other things! Santo is also a rescue bird. My husband has two Macaws and an African Grey, and Mom lives with us with her three Parakeets, all rescues. Also 3 dogs in the household, also rescues. We are part of a bird rescue here locally. We don't know how old Santo is, because he came from a hording situation of 13 birds and we didn't get backgrounds on any of them, but his lifespan is about 60 years. One of my husband's Macaws is a Hyacinth, the biggest of all the parrots. She is 36, and can live to be 80-100, so she will definitely outlive us. If you have birds (or any animals really) make sure you have a will that includes them, and make sure you make provisions for where they will go. Even if you are young, you never know the future, and the creatures we promise to love and keep safe forever deserve to have those promises kept, even if we are not around to keep them.

Thank God for kind people like you.

Very lucky bird, wonderful family he got ❤

What a lovely story. I am so glad you rescued Grumpy. You and your husband appear to be really nice people and although Grumpy doesn’t lead a ‘natural’ existence he couldn’t have had a better life as a pet.

Wow..50years old.You sure take excellent care of Grumpy.👍💓💓

Bro this got me rolling on floor 0:21

I wish everybody was as caring as this woman is to her baby. They all deserve to his kind of love and affection.

What an absolutely amazing thing. I wish dogs lived this long.☹️

@mischr13

Жыл бұрын

As much as I wished my dog lived longer, with how popular dogs are, I can't even imagine the logistics nightmare that would be caused by dogs living this long. it's bad enough for birds and they aren't anywhere near the popularity of dogs :(

@TenderheartPC

Жыл бұрын

Having my puppers that long would be heaven. They are the absolute best.

@philipjones9458

Жыл бұрын

Well said.

Amazing family. Grumpy won the coin toss and lottery with them

I love it and I hope you and grumpy and all your family are doing well and I send u all a massive hug from Scotland, uk! And a big hug for grumpy ❤️

He's a lovely little boy. What a relationship you two/three have though. Grumpy seems to have a lot of common sense, and is down to earth. He's a decent sort, always interested to hear the other chap's point of view. I have enormous respect for what he's trying to achieve.

@Ceerads

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂❤

You're the best owner any bird could ever ask for. Kudos!

Thank you to this beautiful woman for loving Grumpy so much and making his life so happy! This story fills me with joy❣️

He's so beautiful when he flies.

Awwww.... I am in tears watching this video so beautifully put together especially the pictures of you and your husband when you were younger. YOU 3 MAKE AN AWESOME HART WARMING STORY!!

Thank you for this. I rescued a love bird that is terrified of people. I’ve had her for six months and the improvement is small. I thought she would never warm up to me, but now after watching this video, I know there is hope for her.

@mehere8038

Жыл бұрын

Have you tried touch/stick/target training? That was what got a real breakthrough for me. My 2 still refuse any physical contact, but they've learnt that I'm not going to try & so trust me now. If I ever need to handle them, I wave a towel around first, to let them know I'm going to pick them up & they freak out, BUT they totally trust me when I don't have a towel. Touch training was a huge break through with mine though, cause they learnt a way to interact where they didn't need to have close contact with the scary humans to do it :) Having 2 helps too, as they get confidence from each other & sort of take turns at being brave. Mine have real issues with contact with each other too though, cause of the abuse history, they have more of a trauma bond than a real bond. Anyway, never give up, they do make progress & even if it's small, if you look back at how your bird was when you first rescued her, I'm sure you'll be able to see how much happier she is now & how much better her quality of life is because of you :) I've had mine about 18 months. I like to video & write down their little milestones & that way I can look back & realise "oh wow, I remember that! I'd forgotten! They have come a long way" - although that said, sometimes it's disheartening too, to realise how long ago they did something & that they've really not made any further progress on it since edit:typo

@danielh12345

Жыл бұрын

I agree with @Me Here . This type of training is amazing, just remember even the tiniest of progress is progress and patience is key! You'll realise when they aren't interested anymore. Then you stop. Find their favourite treat, get a dog clicker. Click the dog clicker, give them the treat. They'll associate the click with reward / positive experience.

@stevenvega719

Жыл бұрын

@@mehere8038 yes. I’ve started petting her head and offering treats so she can associate petting with treats. It does take a long time though. But the progress is definitely there

@jen_sa

Жыл бұрын

It is very kind of you to do that. I hope she will be able to trust you soon ♥️

@SweetChicagoGator

Жыл бұрын

Never get a female bird they are very skittish ! 😜 I know from experience. Always get a male bird in the future !

Grumpy is very lucky living with your family.

@phillipwalker8827

Жыл бұрын

It's adorable! Hello how're you doing.?

That last line 🤣🤣 What a lucky family!

What a beautiful story, this woman is an angel taking such good care of Grumpy!

Grumpy thought it was "Fight Club".