He’s telling you his name is Eric. I rescued an African Meyer’s Parrot whose owner died and I started calling her Kiwi because we didn’t know what her name was. After a while she started calling out the name “Cokey”. I then started calling her Cokey and she would become excited and calling out Cokey with enthusiasm. Poor baby, I love her so very much. ❤
The personality on this bird is off the chart! This is what happens when animals are happy and receiving love! He has more brains and sense of humor than most of the population!
I mean that’s a name of a cloud, and little guy is white like a cloud. So that’s probably why he was named that. But yeah Eric is honestly a cute name and it most likely was his original name
"We are not just focused on restoring health; we want to restore happiness." I love these people! I rescued a parrot who was alone for weeks after her owner died without anyone being aware. Emmy forever changed my mind about birds. (I had never found them interesting). These birds outlive their owners. All owners should arrange for a backup owner who is worthy of the honor.
I wrote a Canadian Alzheimer society to be aware that some people forget to look after their pets or that they die after a patient is removed, with the helper not knowing there is a pet in the house.
@@Mercmadive seen them in a flock of about a couple thousand , they use to congregate in Timber creek NT,, normally at dusk. Man the noise, something to behold. 😅
This made me cry. "When you get down..." He cheers you up. Being a vet can be pretty sad and you see a lot of grief. So glad you have him to pick you back up. I love him.
What's heartbreaking is hearing about so many suicides in this line of work. I guess some pet owners take their anger and grief out on the vets because they can't treat their pet. It really lowers my view of humanity.
@@largol33t1 Vets have to put down a lot of animals and very emotionally draining, along seeing abused animals and whatnot. It'd drive most rational people to it
@@ArcYT I'm sharing this for the first time, and never even with family members: When I was 12 years old, we had a sweet and playful German Shepherd puppy that I loved to bits. My older brother and I had named him Apollo, mostly because it sounded cool, and also because that was the time of NASA's Apollo program. In spite of having been vaccinated for distemper, Apollo came down very fast and very hard with the disease and was suffering terribly. My dad, likely knowing what was in store, suffered my presence in joining him and Apollo for the trip to the vet. I still don't recall ever seeing my dad affectionately interacting with Apollo in the ways that I did (perhaps because when you're 12 years old, you're in your own world and miss a lot of stuff), but when the vet ( I remember he looking very sad) told us that our pup couldn't be saved and needed to be put down, my dad broke down and openly wept... something that I had never seen him do before. Afterward, he asked me to not tell anyone about his reaction at the vet's. I can relate this now since my dad is now gone. Whatever meaning, whatever life-lesson anyone could take away from all this, will be very personal and likely varied. All I can say is _learn_ from and, if fortunate, _cherish_ your memories.
His name is Eric! Plain as day! Call him Eric and see what happens! ❤ Thanks for a splendid video and a for giving him all the medical care, healing and loving attention he needs to flourish and be the best Eric ever! ❤❤❤
Eric is not a parrot name when you think about it… I am 99.9% positive that his owners name was Eric, and he learned it because of his spouse calling the name Eric all the time in the home. I have a neighbor with a large parrot, and that parrot constantly calls out the owners name “Kelly.”
I think Eric was a human in his life that he still cares about very much. He's talking to Eric and if that Eric turned up to respond this bird would have the best day of his life.
@@anti-ethniccleansing465 ‘Eric is not a parrot name when you think about it’?? People call their pets all sorts of weird and wonderful names! Sue isn’t the first name that springs to mind for a Jack Russell but that’s what my Grandmother called hers. My nieces have those black fish with the huge googly eyes called Stephen, Terry and Toby. And my tortoise is called Brian! Eric is a perfectly acceptable name for a parrot lolol 🤣
God bless you for all you do. I've shared my life with a Mollucan Cockatoo for over 41 years. 10 years ago he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of avian adenocarcinoma and his outlook was grave. His vet worked tirelessly and even more aggressively. Although it cost him a wing, he acts as if he never had it to begin with. 10 years on, today he is happy, healthy, and most importantly, cancer free. They say pets are our teachers, and he has taught us so much about overcoming adversity.
@@Amitabha108 Thank you. That Bird saw me through some pretty rough times. I figured that it was time to return the favor. I couldn't, wouldn't imagine a life without him. As we speak, he's sitting in my lap, preening my beard.
My eleanora cockatoo will be 19 this year and I've had her since 5 months old. She is my ride or die girl--- We grew up together and now my toddler gets to do the same! Please don't ever get this sort of bird without keeping in mind that they bond to you like it's their soul grafted on to their humans. It almost killed her when I was stuck in the hospital for 3 weeks over a decade ago and since then, I have contingencies to keep her emotionally well and stable so we can keep herself physically healthy. ❤ she is worth it and I want her here long enough to inherit my kid who she loves one day.❤
If that's your bird in your picture she's absolutely lovely. What a great idea to have plans in place for if you need to be gone and she needs other caregivers. I do want to say, and maybe I misunderstood what you meant so feel free to correct me, make sure to make a plan for your bird in the years ahead, after you are gone or can no longer care for her. While I'm sure its a lovely notion for people that their kids can inherit their pets, it's not so nice in reality. I'm dealing with this right now with my elderly parents and their two parrots. I grew up with both of those birds and I am fond them, but I am not in a position where I can adequately care for them after my parents are gone. In fact if my parents can't put in place a plan for the birds for after they are gone, that puts me and the birds in a very precarious situation. If your child grows up and bonds with your bird and is ready and willing to take over her care when you are no longer here, then that's the best case scenario. But also plan for if your child can't. If he/she doesn't want the bird, or isn't in a situation where proper care can be given for that kind of pet. It's not fair to expect that of your child when they've had no say in the matter.
Isn’t that something that bird can feel the stress the vets are having and knows to start performing to cheer them up! Animals truly our gift from God!
I couldn’t imagine adopting a bird unless I needed to. Don’t get me wrong. I love them. I go to a sanctuary in SoCal because they were also abandoned or whatever the circumstance is. I just have no experience like she has. I have nothing but respect for her and her colleagues for their work and commitment to that bird. Thank you. P.S. The whispering is funny as hell. Haha!
I used to work at Wildlife Waystation in the hills over the Valley. At that time I helped with caring for pens, feeding birds, and I had a Scarlet Macaw at home who was my pal. Birds are pretty darn funny when they chat at you.
Beep bop... I'm the Philosophy Bot. Here, have a quote: "There are things which a man is afraid to tell even to himself, and every decent man has a number of such things stored away in his mind" ~ Fyodor Dostoevsky
Oh my goodness! What an absolutely precious bird, so beautiful, smart, a tad naughty, and incredibly full of joy. Thank you for sharing this little guy with a big character and a Veterinarian Clinic full of angels with big hearts. ❤
I think people don't realize those birds can live between 50-70 years, which is a lifetime commitment, my aunt has one that's 30 this year. It's a big decision to get one. I'm glad he was able to find a new home, and he looks so much happier now.
I think a lot of them also don't really understand the level of intelligence these birds possess -- the equivalent of about a six-year-old child. They require a lot of attention, high interaction and stimulation. If they're not given what they need, they're quite capable of turning into little monsters to get it, just like kids can.
I loved my Solomon Island Eclectus parrot. He was a precious boy. Sadly he was stolen many years ago and I prayed he wasn't abused or sold on the black market
I have three of these umbrella cockatoos. The first one I bought and the other two I rescued. They are charming, funny birds but they are also lots and lots of work. I’ve now had all three of them for over 30 years.
It's so heart warming to see when a cockatoo finally finds a genuine forever home. I have a 'rescue too' myself and yes they are a HUGE handfull. Breaking old habits, making new ones, removing fears and anxieties they may have had from the old relationship, forging new bonds and friendships, it's a lot of work, but SO rewarding when they turn out to be the angels you always seen inside them!! When my parents died, one right after the other, I was in a very bad place, with nobody to turn to. The rest of the family was bickering over who got what etc. I was all alone with nothing but my quickly deteriorating outlook on life to deal with. One day I was having a really bad time and just thinking of saying F it, im done. While I sat in my chair staring at nothing really, my little sweetie out of nowhere, climbed up the side of my chair, up my arm, across my shoulder and nuzzled my neck and nibbled my ear and said, I love you, then climbed back down and sat on my lap, working his way under my hand and arm to be pet. It was at that point that I realized that I HAVE to stick around, ...to take care of him, because nobody else would, and he needed me. (I needed him desperately too at that time, I am able to look back upon and now realize). Even to this day, he seems to realize when I am down or not feeling good and will always come to try to cheer me up, or just sit there quietly with me, being company, basically my little feathered guardian angel. I have it in my will that when I go, he goes to one of the 'forever homes' for parrots along with a healthy stipend to ensure he is taken care of properly until the end of his natural life as well.
I have a Congo African grey parrot. He’s probably almost 40 years old. He belong to my mother. And my mother decided that she wanted to give them to me. So I took him and he didn’t trust anybody. But he was a talker and he love to sing. Anyway, I had to gain his trust, and I’ll tell yeah I’ve got some scars on my arms and on my fingers where he had bit me. I got him in 2014 and within the six months he really started to trust me where he would sit on my shoulder and I wouldn’t worry about him biting me. My mom was like wow. Unfortunately my mother was murdered by her ex-boyfriend in September 2017, and, I really do miss her. I wish she could see my Congo. African grey parrot now, because he is a spoiled brat. He loves me so much. And there are times when he’s talking to me. He sounds just like my mother. He was supposed to go to my son when I passed away. But unfortunately 10 days after my mothers funeral, my 26 year old son passed away from an aneurysm. So I am 60 years old now and yes I had my children in my 30s. Smoky loved my son..And my parrot has been taken very good care of and he could live to be over 100 years old. I know that he will outlive me. My daughter said she didn’t want anything to do with him. So I had been so worried. Well her little seven-year-old daughter, which is my granddaughter, promised me, GiGi I will take care of smoky!!! He has bitten her twice when she was younger on the finger. But now that she’s seven years old when she’s visiting my home, they have started bonding. She can now hand him a peanut. But we still have a lot more work to do. Because smoky loves me so much. And there are times when he talks just like my son. And it brings tears to my eyes and smoky starts crying with me. They say he has the mentality of a six-year-old child. And he carries on some of the greatest conversations with me. He sings he dance. And I just hope that I live long enough where Sophie will be able to take care of him. Since she is trying to bond with him too… so I loved your story. And I wanted to share mine.❤❤❤❤
@@aumi.jewels It takes a while for a bird to trust you, to REALLY trust you, especially if they came from an abusive environment. Greys are a bit more quirky on this as well, they often want to bond with one person and everyone else, go away !! it'll take time with your daughter but it will happen eventually. I have found that they can really detect / sense what is in a person's soul, no matter what kind of false face that person tries to put on! If he's letting her give him food, then he trusts her and that trust will grow. My Paco now, I am lucky, he's an attention whore, it takes him about 5 minutes to decide if he likes you or not and once he does .. it's hard to get RID of him! It's funny in a way, I have had people come to the house over the years, trying to sell me this, that and about everything else you can imagine! I'll bring the Peach Pest out to say hello. If he's all quick to want to hop on their shoulder I know the person is at least somewhat a decent person, but if he don't trust them or is edgy around them, not interested, go down the road buddy!! he has not steered me wrong yet! Thank you for your story, wish there were more out there, but also on the same hand, glad there are not, because we don't need people thinking oh I want one now TOO!! and a few years down the road, here's another bird needing rescue.
Saying you want to restore HAPPINESS is so lovely. You have done so for this wonderful bird. You guys at the clinic and this bird make me happy. So glad he lives with you all. thank you.
My extended family had a sulphur crested cockatoo and when I met him he was 90+. When his co-habitator (owner) died he came to my immediate family and he called out to my uncle forever. This was a beautiful story and THANK YOU all for loving him so much. You are correct, he gives more than he gets. xxx
The African grey my husband and I raised from a baby and had for 18 years would not accept when his favorite person had died. He would ask over and over to go see him. He would speak with his voice. It was beyond heartbreaking for me. For both of our sanities, I finally had to rehome him. I have since adopted another Grey, a female, who I am happy to report is my companion and my new best friend. ADOPT, DON'T SHOP!
If you read my story, you would know I gave up my companion of 18 years because it was BEYOND HEARTBREAKING for me to continually hear the bird asking to go see his person, and calling out to himself in his person's voice. No one knows better than me that these long lived birds are a LIFETIME COMMITMENT. Are you attempting to reprimand me? Please know that my decision to give him up was the HARDEST OF MY LIFE, and, as I said in my original post, ONLY MADE TO KEEP MY OWN SANITY. Thanks for your extreme empathy. I hope you never have to make the same decision. @@14ToeBeans
@@patchdavis35 Horrible story, You gave him away at 18yrs old only to get another "New best friends", Then you yell ADOPT, I would not be taking pet ownership advice from you.
Look at the hapiness overflowing from him 😊 He's a fighter he won't quit easily because you can see how happy he is to be in this world. We have too much to learn with animals, they bring us happiness and love other people normally can't give. I hope he live a looooooooong and happy life ❤
Cockatoos are an amazing bird, I cared for one more than 20 years ago after his owner passed for almost a year until his son who had known the bird all his life could come interstate to take over! The minute he saw Jake he screamed hello Jake and jumped right at him! It was hard for my family and I as we had known streaker for years but his future was with Jake, we knew that then!
@Gloria Eller He is called CUMULUS - Eric must have been someone important in his life at some point, or more to the point, someone that was part of the human he (cumulus) lived with, so he would have heard that name a lot. They clearly say in the video: "Nobody knows who Eric is"
That's an interesting idea, kinda makes sense. His original owners would have said his name over and over so he'd learn. That'd explain the singsong Eric. He's also a mischievous bird, that'd explain the scolding Eric he does. Like everyone else, I first thought Eric might've been his first child family member or maybe another pet but your idea makes me wonder. Animals often get new names with new humans so we don't know if Cumulus is his original name.
I think he's related to my cat!!! She also makes chirpy noises at me when I tell her "no" or "stop that"...while she continues being naughty. Her favorite thing to do is get into my makeup desk and start pulling items out one by one, or shoving her paw in the drawer with nail polish bottles to. make them all clink together. 😂❤ BRAT
Birds can be so incredibly cool , intelligent beyond belief , cute and creative too ! They do need longtime friends and homes . If you take one on , expect it to be for the long haul ! They certainly will !
I can't be mad at whoever surrendered this bird because it sounds like it saved his life, and now he's bringing joy and comfort to everyone at the office, and to everyone who sees this video. Sometimes letting go of a loved one is the most loving, kind, and respectful thing you can do for them, although it might break your heart. We must do what's best for them...💜
I had a cockatiel for 30 years, so I can emphasise. Most people don't understand how much personality birds have. They're such fun, but are a real longterm commitment because some can live up to 60 or even 80 years.
I trust humans who care about animals. If you care about the health and emotional safety of animals, you are not likely to treat other humans badly. You understand we are one.
I wouldn't let my experience define reality. I have met people who dont care about the emotional safety of animals (they dont hate animals either) but these people care about other people more than themselves.
@@princetablet but I bet we can all agree on the fact that if someone "hates" animals.. especially creatures like cats, or dogs, or beautiful birds like "erik"... there is something wrong with them.... ;-)
Totally. We are no better than animals, we just hold more power, in general. So lovely to see people who truely care and value such a sweet and cool cockatoo. Such a resilient character.
@@gforgac6580 I disagree! 💯We are WAY better than animals! If I was faced in a situation or condition between choosing an animal and a Human I will choose a Human over an animal any day and so will many others.
My brother is a vegan and has become somewhat dogmatic about it.. but I mentioned to him once that a friend saw some video of a guy getting his head sawn off and how he can tolerate seeing cruelty to people, but not animals.. My brother said he thinks he might be like that.. You get people that significantly favour one over the other.
And people please getting a bird takes a lot of responsibility and it’s hard and they live a long while please don’t get one unless your 100% ready for that commitment. A lot of people are not and it hurts no one but the bird . So please think long and hard . And do the right thing by the animal if you can’t don’t get it . Thanks again for helping him ❤
It's a life commitment and get one when ur younger cuz they live maybe 80years and don't di well if u due and they have to go to someone else. They are almost a one person bird. Think hard about your purchase
I am SO happy you kept him. He's a remarkable bird. And, having read the other comments, I agree. He's correcting you! You call him Cumulous, and he responds "Eric!" He looks very happy with you! Treasure him!
This made me cry. His energy and character reminded me a lot of my Moluccan George that passed away when I was 17. I'm 44 now , but have not been able to have a cockatoo again. Just can't bring myself to have that type of bond with a pet again. He was a show cockatoo, known by many in the aviary circle. Was left neglected and abused when he could no longer perform. Saw him at a pet shop . He could ride a bike, play hide and seek, know when you're feeling off and give that comfort. He was just amazing. ❤
I'm so glad that he is with these wonderful people and they appreciate him and his uniqueness. Cockatoos are for sure a breed apart!!!! Love this sweet happy bird!!! 😂😊❤🦜😁😊🤗🥰😘
Nothing makes me happier than this Bird. I worked with a Avian veterinarian for 4 years as a technician. Best time of my life. People just don't know how Wonderful Bird's are as a Pet and companion. People don't realize Bird's in behavior are the same almost as a dog or better when you get a bird that talks. Bird's are so wonderful❤️ Thank you for making his forever Home at the clinic. God Bless you Doctor and your practice. God Bless The Animals Big and small 🐦✝️
As a bird lover myself, I would never encourage people to get a bird as a pet unless they are already experienced bird companions. They are some the the MOST high maintenance pets to have by far! They often have complicated behavior problems, do not mix well with children and other animals, require a tremendous daily time commitment, are VERY loud, and have very expensive vet bills. Some people consider the drawbacks worth it, but many find them to be overwhelming!
@@turnerturner3281 As a child back in the 1950's my family always kept a flock of chickens for eggs...never for meat! Of course I named them. They were wonderful friends. I would talk with them and they would talk with me. They loved to be gently petted and scratched. I even brought two of them to school when I was in kindergarten for show and tell - and they were so calm. Once I had been playing with them and my mother called me to go to the store with her. When we got in the car and backed out of the driveway - the chickens chased after the car! Of course we stopped and took them back home. I've had MANY different animals for pets (including dogs, cats, horses, lizards, etc) and ,as far as birds go, would not consider chickens particularly high maintenance, and in my case, they were certainly child friendly - though their needs and local zoning laws would need to be attended to.
@@turnerturner3281 thank you for your great insights here 👍❤️… I believe you are right, 100%. Birds are very high maintenance, amongst all the pets one can keep. Actually, all animals that ppl keep as pets, whether cat, dog, rabbit, Guinea pig, amphibian, and so forth and so on… require a lot of attention and care. However ppl seem to think that pets like cats and dogs, for example, are super easy to care for, as long as they’re fed twice a day. But NO, that’s not true. These animals have many needs, and those needs are important to their ongoing happiness and welfare. I won’t rattle on right now, or I’ll bore you to death, but there’s much to learn about caring for any animal. I wish ppl would take the time to educate themselves, and ditch all the outdated ideologies. 🙏🌈❤️
I've had 2 cockatoos for 10 years now. It is amazing how much personality they have. The male also sings spontaneously and talks a lot. The female only really says "hello." The male also calls for "Emily," but we have no idea who she was. He's 29 now, she's 26. He was abused for 10 years, kept in a cage with no toys, nothing to do, in a room by himself and he was only fed and watered. Of course he plucks himself because of this, but since we've had him he does better. We think the female was a breeder. We do not breed them.
Oh my word! He is a card! 😂😂😂 I have great respect for people who are able to keep and raise birds because I know they are a 24/7 responsibility. I’m so glad he’s found a forever family and that his personality has come out. ❤
To Eric’s Guardians, please post more videos of the incredible bird! Eric has the best home possible with bird professionals who understand his needs and behavior.
As an Aussie, i see flocks of Cockatoos almost daily and it still makes me smile when i see them in a field on the side of the road. Such beautiful, playful birds.
I'm in the Barossa and there is a park two minutes walk from my place that can have hundreds running around playing at times. Cockatoos, cockatiels and galahs mostly.
Awesome recovery for this U2! I had a rescue U2 for 6 years. He was the sweetest ever, but would randomly bite. He bit my thumbnail OFF once. Doctors sewed it back on, THAT HURT LIKE HELL! 2 years later he bit my nose, got 12 stitches. It felt like a razor, no pain. Too close to my eyeball and I make the hard choice to surrender him to a sanctuary. Difficult, but I still have a 10 fingers and 2 eyes. I tried my best for 6 years.
I had 2 Moluccan Cockatoos & they are such characters... so very sweet, loving, AND naughty. I'm really glad this guy is getting another chance. He seems like a VERY big personality.
Cumulus is truly amazing, an absolutely incredible and beautiful blessing!!! And I know exactly zero about birds! Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful story!!! My love and prayers are with you all!!!🕊✝️💞
//there is so much animal abuse in the world over time I started to tune into it all around me I live in a city where everybody has a dog or a cat including all the homeless and what I've witnessed makes me not even want to live anymore because it's so horrific but you know what everybody does they just turn their back to it but we all need to speak up and speak out to get it to stop It's incredibly important
What a great video! And what great people taking care of that beautiful, goofy bird! He's so funny! I've learned not to judge when someone surrenders a pet. I work with a cat rescue, and while there are some who do so because they're irresponsible, some of the reasons have been heartbreaking. One in particular was a woman who developed dementia. She woke up one day and totally freaked out over the "things" on her sofa, and had her care giver get rid of them right away. Turned out they were her beloved cats she'd had for 8+ years, but no longer recognized. She died a couple of months after we took the cats in. That has played out with several variations in the lives of several of the cats at our shelter. There are other heartbreaking stories as well. Not only have I learned to put judgement aside, I'm making it part of my mission to help others learn there are valid reasons why pets can be surrendered. I'm just thankful they were surrendered to a shelter rather than turned loose to fend for themselves.
I was thinking it might very well have been his health issues that made them surrender him. They weren't able to give or afford the care he needed, and instead of keeping him and letting him suffer or pass away, they gave him up. I'd do the same if I couldn't care for my cat.
@@Firsona Plus they can live 40-60 years. it's possible it was an older person whos now on a fixed income or someone that took them in quite young that didn't realize the commitment and cost. Maybe the person that surrendered them rescued them from someone else. You really just never know.
My brother-in-law gifted my husband an umbrella cockatoo he couldn't handle. The first year I was skeptical I thought of her as a liability. Now four years later the more I learn about her and the more she's grown into the family. I know she's a member of our family for Life, me and my husband constantly tell our Three Sons one of them is going to have pepper our bird. Chances are she will still be alive when me and my husband are gone, and I want her to always be with family.
Good job on looking out for her future. I hope you have taught your kids to feel the same compassion and love for animals and her as you have. I have seen way too many children who sell or dump a loved ones pet after their passing
Beautiful story. Cocatoos are so clever and sensitive that it’s not an easy task to adopt them. Cumulus is now happy and healthier thanks to this amazing vet
Cumulus is HYSTERICAL! So much personality in such a small package. I love the whispering even though it sounds like gibberish, he's very goofy, and even though I know it's not good, the bad behavior is too funny - especially the attitude he gives back when he's not supposed to be in the office supplies. Oh yeah, and the constant repetition of the name Eric - such a lovable goofball.
My Ralphie was rehomed/rescued to me 16 years ago and we love each other so much. She had to have a broken wing amputated but will always have a home here with me and vet care for the rest of her days. The love is real and the trust is complete. Enjoy your life with Cumulus aka Eric.
Cumulus is one fantastic bird!OMGee! I'm so glad he got to your practice and got all the treatment he needed. Sounds like he might not have survived without it. These talking parrots are such amazing creatures. And they can't just be mimicking what they hear. There's gotta be more to their intelligence than that. Thanks for sharing this heartwarming story. ❤️
Then you should never eat chicken or turkey ever again. All are poultry. All are fowls. All are meat for man. A bird is a bird, and very tasty if you cook them right.
I’ve been to this clinic, and all they care about is making lots of money. They probably did the surgeries so they could practice on him. He was surrendered, so nobody to stop them or pay the bills, so they used him as a test subject and got lucky. That dr is not trustworthy at all.
@@meenalk2422 I'm sorry you feel that way. I have no idea how this clinic operates. I live in Md. I don't even have a bird. It does seem like they've taken very good care of him and that he's happy. As a pet owner of dogs and cats over the years, and right now, just one dog with a heart condition, I know that vets can be super expensive. It can make it very hard for people to even own a pet, which is really sad.
Poor Eric 😥 I’m glad you guys were able to do surgery on him and save his life and give him the love that needed. It’s special, having that kind of a bond with an animal. I have that with my cat Prince. He’s always there whenever I’m worried, upset or sick. He follows me everywhere too. It’s magical, having that kind of a bond. Prince is also a rescue just like Eric
WOW! So happy for this cockatoo! I have had cockatiels & budgies. They all have their own distinct personalities that sometimes don't come out when they are abused or not given enough attention. When cared for with the right food, attention, training, patience & love, they can add so much to a persons life. Petey was a "rescue" cockatiel. He was a dominant guy, so smart, so active & a total delight! The family he was with didn't appreciate him, kept him a small 1/2 BA, no window, lights off, mostly. When I heard the mom & dad of the family complain about Petey, I knew I had to try to do something to help him. I asked the family if they would give or sell him to me. The response told me all that I needed to know. No judgment on them, they were willing to give him to me, knowing he would have a better life. I had not even seen Petey when I agreed to do this. He was so wonderful! Learned quickly, so we had to be careful what we said & which noises he was exposed to. When we got him, I let him rest & acclimate to his new home. He screeched a lot, he let me know which foods he liked & definitely let me know what he didn't like! The ones he liked, he would gobble so fast that he would vomit from being too full. The ones he didn't like, he would toss them out of the cage. After a week for him to adjust, we started handling him bit by bit a little more every day. He learned to whistle The Star Spangled Banner, America The Beautiful, Jingle Bells & Pop Goes The Weasel. He started mimicking me, when I called out to my children. My eldest daughter was Heather, who he chose as his person. He was in her bedroom or with her most of the time. Whenever he and I were in the same room, he would call out, "Oh Heather, where are you?" Unfortunately, my son used some foul language around him, he picked that up, too! Sometimes, for no apparent reason, at a least opportune time he would say: Ain't that a b*tch or Just f*ck off After 3 months with us. Petey began, what I learned, was the cockatiel mating call. He was lonesome for a bird friend. A hen friend! We didn't know if the bird we brought home was male or female. Petey knew! We kept them in 2 separate cages so we could be sure they liked each other. They liked each other A LOT! The birds name was Connor until we realized Connor was a hen. She belonged to my youngest daughter who changed the name from Connor to Connie. Her bird, her choice. When she began laying eggs, we bought a nesting box. Connie & Petey were excellent parents, taking turns sitting on the eggs. They successfully hatched & raised several babies! Connie was such a flirt, Petey loved it! Heather said it was like mating season on Wild Kingdom all day every day! Connie lived to the age of 18 years, Petey lived to age 20. Both of their hatch dates were on their leg bands, that was how we knew their ages. I think they had happy lives together!
I visited my aunt last year in Sydney, Australia. She had wild sulfer crested cockatoos flying in and out of her garden. One time I counted twelve birds. My highlight is seeing two pink cocktoos (gala). It is so wonderful to have wild cockatoos fly to your house daily and wait for you to give them some nuts. It's just like having a house bound bird, except these cockatoos are free to fly anywhere they want.
We lived in Canberra for thirty years and our garden would be visited regularly by both cockatoos and galahs. They loved to sit in the crab-apple tree just outside our lounge-room window and eat the fruit. Funny birds....always made us laugh with their antics. 🙂
We can only get domestically bred cockatoos in the US. No imports from Australia as it is considered a threathen species. A newly hatched sulfer creasted cockatoo cost starts at USD 1000 to as much as USD 2000. I can't afford a cockatoo, so I bought the smallest of the parrot species, a lovebird. He 8 years old now.
Years ago I was in Lorne Victoria on holiday and has Rosella and Sulphur crested Cockatoos feeding off the porch. What I discovered by accident is that they would eat out of my hand while perched on my arm. Three of the Cockatoos fighting on my arm gets very heavy after a while.
He’s telling you his name is Eric. I rescued an African Meyer’s Parrot whose owner died and I started calling her Kiwi because we didn’t know what her name was. After a while she started calling out the name “Cokey”. I then started calling her Cokey and she would become excited and calling out Cokey with enthusiasm. Poor baby, I love her so very much. ❤
😮 I didn't think about that
wait this is so sweet. Call that baby Eric!
Yes that's the first thing I thought! He's mimicking how his previous person would call him.
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He literally corrects her around 2:42 , girl my name is Eric not cucumber
The way he whispers back at you melts my heart! 🤍
His name is clearly Eric. He even corrected her when she called him Cumulus. He's adorable.
Exactly what I thought!! LOL!
this is exactly what i was thinking. his name is Eric. lol
Or is his original owner he's calling out & whistling for ? Either way so cute love the personality of these birds
The older I get the more admiration, respect, I have for Animals, and for the Animal rescuers.
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Me too 💕
Same, I feel the exact same way.
Why thank you. But I'm nothing special, I just do what I do.
I'm lucky I grew up with all types of animals. They are far more Intelligent than some humans.
Him whispering back is, i think, the cutest thing I've ever seen.
So so cute. Also his rah rah rah response when told "no." Can't stop watching this!
So gorgeous 😍..
Yes ❤️🥰
My short billed corella whispers. It's awesome. The sceam ate painfully loud but she's worth it.
My grey and I would whisper to each other. 💕💕💕💕💕🥹
Thank you for caring so well for this precious boy.
The personality on this bird is off the chart! This is what happens when animals are happy and receiving love! He has more brains and sense of humor than most of the population!
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His intelligence puts Trump supporters to shame.
@davidbrown8763 When trump becomes king of America you will get put on trial
Ruining great video with politics.
Like a toddler with ADHD, pliers and a fog horn, great fun.
That whisper is adorable! 😊
Also it’s very obvious that this birds name is Eric
Or he’s snitching on Eric because he abandoned him. 😂
Much better than Cumulus 🤦♂
Or the owners name is
I mean that’s a name of a cloud, and little guy is white like a cloud. So that’s probably why he was named that. But yeah Eric is honestly a cute name and it most likely was his original name
@@MinnieSpencer He corrects her at 2:42 my name is Eric not Cumulus
People really don't understand what a big responsibility a bird is . But cockatoos are just like having a child
...or getting married
A child that STAYS a child! He's amazing!
A child who never grows up 🥹
And they will often outlive their owners.
Teil
"We are not just focused on restoring health; we want to restore happiness." I love these people! I rescued a parrot who was alone for weeks after her owner died without anyone being aware. Emmy forever changed my mind about birds. (I had never found them interesting). These birds outlive their owners. All owners should arrange for a backup owner who is worthy of the honor.
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I wrote a Canadian Alzheimer society to be aware that some people forget to look after their pets or that they die after a patient is removed, with the helper not knowing there is a pet in the house.
@@kathyunderwood1849 Good for you, Kathy - well done!
It should be required....
I totally agree with you!!
He is absolutely incredible... the level of sass is fantastic. The attack on the penn drawer got me. 😂😂😂😂
you should what a flock of them can do in Australia to the gutters on a house....
@@Mercmad And for some reason, I don't believe you are referring to them as 'cleaning' the gutters.
"fuck this pen, fuck that pen, whats this? fuck that too" LOLLLLL
Yes, that was hysterical, all the while mentioning some behavioral problems, sooo funny! 😂
@@Mercmadive seen them in a flock of about a couple thousand , they use to congregate in Timber creek NT,, normally at dusk. Man the noise, something to behold. 😅
This made me cry. "When you get down..." He cheers you up. Being a vet can be pretty sad and you see a lot of grief. So glad you have him to pick you back up. I love him.
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What's heartbreaking is hearing about so many suicides in this line of work. I guess some pet owners take their anger and grief out on the vets because they can't treat their pet. It really lowers my view of humanity.
@@largol33t1 Vets have to put down a lot of animals and very emotionally draining, along seeing abused animals and whatnot. It'd drive most rational people to it
@@ArcYT I'm sharing this for the first time, and never even with family members: When I was 12 years old, we had a sweet and playful German Shepherd puppy that I loved to bits. My older brother and I had named him Apollo, mostly because it sounded cool, and also because that was the time of NASA's Apollo program. In spite of having been vaccinated for distemper, Apollo came down very fast and very hard with the disease and was suffering terribly. My dad, likely knowing what was in store, suffered my presence in joining him and Apollo for the trip to the vet. I still don't recall ever seeing my dad affectionately interacting with Apollo in the ways that I did (perhaps because when you're 12 years old, you're in your own world and miss a lot of stuff), but when the vet ( I remember he looking very sad) told us that our pup couldn't be saved and needed to be put down, my dad broke down and openly wept... something that I had never seen him do before. Afterward, he asked me to not tell anyone about his reaction at the vet's. I can relate this now since my dad is now gone. Whatever meaning, whatever life-lesson anyone could take away from all this, will be very personal and likely varied. All I can say is _learn_ from and, if fortunate, _cherish_ your memories.
❤Cúmulos 🥰
His name is Eric! Plain as day! Call him Eric and see what happens! ❤
Thanks for a splendid video and a for giving him all the medical care, healing and loving attention he needs to flourish and be the best Eric ever! ❤❤❤
Eric!!!!!❤❤❤❤
Eric!!!!!! ❤❤❤ 😂😂
Eric is not a parrot name when you think about it… I am 99.9% positive that his owners name was Eric, and he learned it because of his spouse calling the name Eric all the time in the home. I have a neighbor with a large parrot, and that parrot constantly calls out the owners name “Kelly.”
I think Eric was a human in his life that he still cares about very much. He's talking to Eric and if that Eric turned up to respond this bird would have the best day of his life.
@@anti-ethniccleansing465 ‘Eric is not a parrot name when you think about it’?? People call their pets all sorts of weird and wonderful names! Sue isn’t the first name that springs to mind for a Jack Russell but that’s what my Grandmother called hers. My nieces have those black fish with the huge googly eyes called Stephen, Terry and Toby. And my tortoise is called Brian! Eric is a perfectly acceptable name for a parrot lolol 🤣
God bless you for all you do. I've shared my life with a Mollucan Cockatoo for over 41 years. 10 years ago he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of avian adenocarcinoma and his outlook was grave. His vet worked tirelessly and even more aggressively. Although it cost him a wing, he acts as if he never had it to begin with. 10 years on, today he is happy, healthy, and most importantly, cancer free. They say pets are our teachers, and he has taught us so much about overcoming adversity.
What a great story. Bless all of you.
Amazing Story, thank you!✌️💗
Birds are people, too.
❤ You did right by your bird. I appreciate that neither you nor he gave up. More life together and happiness is good.
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@@Amitabha108 Thank you. That Bird saw me through some pretty rough times. I figured that it was time to return the favor. I couldn't, wouldn't imagine a life without him. As we speak, he's sitting in my lap, preening my beard.
Cockatoos are the sweetest birds ever. Unfortunately ours died for an unknown reason. Sweet Chloe, I’ll ALWAYS remember and miss you.
My eleanora cockatoo will be 19 this year and I've had her since 5 months old. She is my ride or die girl--- We grew up together and now my toddler gets to do the same! Please don't ever get this sort of bird without keeping in mind that they bond to you like it's their soul grafted on to their humans. It almost killed her when I was stuck in the hospital for 3 weeks over a decade ago and since then, I have contingencies to keep her emotionally well and stable so we can keep herself physically healthy. ❤ she is worth it and I want her here long enough to inherit my kid who she loves one day.❤
Oh my goodness, saw her on your profile picture. Such a beautiful girl🥺❤️much love!
If that's your bird in your picture she's absolutely lovely. What a great idea to have plans in place for if you need to be gone and she needs other caregivers.
I do want to say, and maybe I misunderstood what you meant so feel free to correct me, make sure to make a plan for your bird in the years ahead, after you are gone or can no longer care for her. While I'm sure its a lovely notion for people that their kids can inherit their pets, it's not so nice in reality. I'm dealing with this right now with my elderly parents and their two parrots. I grew up with both of those birds and I am fond them, but I am not in a position where I can adequately care for them after my parents are gone. In fact if my parents can't put in place a plan for the birds for after they are gone, that puts me and the birds in a very precarious situation.
If your child grows up and bonds with your bird and is ready and willing to take over her care when you are no longer here, then that's the best case scenario. But also plan for if your child can't. If he/she doesn't want the bird, or isn't in a situation where proper care can be given for that kind of pet. It's not fair to expect that of your child when they've had no say in the matter.
Out of curiosity, what kind of contingencies would work in these scenarios?
I've had my beloved Citron for all of her 30 years!
@@TheOwlGuy777 30 years! wow. I don't know how long they live as you can tell but obviously it's a VERY long time.
This guy is a character. He puts on a real show. 😂 Thank you all for giving him a home and healing him. This is a wonderful story.
Isn’t that something that bird can feel the stress the vets are having and knows to start performing to cheer them up! Animals truly our gift from God!
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I couldn’t imagine adopting a bird unless I needed to. Don’t get me wrong. I love them. I go to a sanctuary in SoCal because they were also abandoned or whatever the circumstance is. I just have no experience like she has. I have nothing but respect for her and her colleagues for their work and commitment to that bird. Thank you. P.S. The whispering is funny as hell. Haha!
I used to work at Wildlife Waystation in the hills over the Valley. At that time I helped with caring for pens, feeding birds, and I had a Scarlet Macaw at home who was my pal. Birds are pretty darn funny when they chat at you.
He is really sooooooooo sweet.
Birds pick some funny stuff and not so funny things too 😮😮
@@rodhall2771 yeah. I’ve seen a few birds that are extremely aggressive and some that are very sweet.
I have 2 rescues. They're characters! I couldn't imagine life without them.
He looks like an excellent office manager, and I see he has a way with office supplies.
wow, now that is a seriously amazing bird. He's smarter and has more personality than some people I know lol
Love him, and all the folks that worked so hard to help him. Geobeats is always such a good story. Thank you!
Beep bop... I'm the Philosophy Bot. Here, have a quote:
"There are things which a man is afraid to tell even to himself, and every decent man has a number of such things stored away in his mind"
~ Fyodor Dostoevsky
OMG he is the cutest thing EVER! What an absolute sweetheart and goofy guy! The vets are wonderful and it was so very touching to watch...WELL DONE!
I want him!!! Omgness … how adorable. About 6 months ago we inherited a 25 yr old African Grey. He’s the highlight of our home! ❤
Oh my goodness! What an absolutely precious bird, so beautiful, smart, a tad naughty, and incredibly full of joy. Thank you for sharing this little guy with a big character and a Veterinarian Clinic full of angels with big hearts. ❤
💯% absolutely wonderful!! 👍🐦❤
Animals like these remind us not to take life so serious, it's ok to be a goofball sometimes. They're awesome.
So Precious that it would make a great meal for someone, because its just a damned bird. Duhhhh!!!
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@@ericoliver1603 Well put! That's it!
I think people don't realize those birds can live between 50-70 years, which is a lifetime commitment, my aunt has one that's 30 this year. It's a big decision to get one. I'm glad he was able to find a new home, and he looks so much happier now.
I think a lot of them also don't really understand the level of intelligence these birds possess -- the equivalent of about a six-year-old child. They require a lot of attention, high interaction and stimulation. If they're not given what they need, they're quite capable of turning into little monsters to get it, just like kids can.
I loved my Solomon Island Eclectus parrot. He was a precious boy. Sadly he was stolen many years ago and I prayed he wasn't abused or sold on the black market
😅 Lady whispers, "No coffee." Bird responds in whisper, "I wonder why." 😂
I have three of these umbrella cockatoos. The first one I bought and the other two I rescued. They are charming, funny birds but they are also lots and lots of work. I’ve now had all three of them for over 30 years.
It's so heart warming to see when a cockatoo finally finds a genuine forever home.
I have a 'rescue too' myself and yes they are a HUGE handfull. Breaking old habits, making new ones, removing fears and anxieties they may have had from the old relationship, forging new bonds and friendships, it's a lot of work, but SO rewarding when they turn out to be the angels you always seen inside them!!
When my parents died, one right after the other, I was in a very bad place, with nobody to turn to. The rest of the family was bickering over who got what etc. I was all alone with nothing but my quickly deteriorating outlook on life to deal with. One day I was having a really bad time and just thinking of saying F it, im done. While I sat in my chair staring at nothing really, my little sweetie out of nowhere, climbed up the side of my chair, up my arm, across my shoulder and nuzzled my neck and nibbled my ear and said, I love you, then climbed back down and sat on my lap, working his way under my hand and arm to be pet.
It was at that point that I realized that I HAVE to stick around, ...to take care of him, because nobody else would, and he needed me.
(I needed him desperately too at that time, I am able to look back upon and now realize).
Even to this day, he seems to realize when I am down or not feeling good and will always come to try to cheer me up, or just sit there quietly with me, being company, basically my little feathered guardian angel. I have it in my will that when I go, he goes to one of the 'forever homes' for parrots along with a healthy stipend to ensure he is taken care of properly until the end of his natural life as well.
{{hugs}} to you 💕
God Bless all of you who realize the responsibility and privilege of having a forever.relationship with God's gift to humans, his.creatures!
God bless you. We need more people like you in the world 🥺❤️
I have a Congo African grey parrot. He’s probably almost 40 years old. He belong to my mother. And my mother decided that she wanted to give them to me. So I took him and he didn’t trust anybody. But he was a talker and he love to sing. Anyway, I had to gain his trust, and I’ll tell yeah I’ve got some scars on my arms and on my fingers where he had bit me. I got him in 2014 and within the six months he really started to trust me where he would sit on my shoulder and I wouldn’t worry about him biting me. My mom was like wow. Unfortunately my mother was murdered by her ex-boyfriend in September 2017, and, I really do miss her. I wish she could see my Congo. African grey parrot now, because he is a spoiled brat. He loves me so much. And there are times when he’s talking to me. He sounds just like my mother. He was supposed to go to my son when I passed away. But unfortunately 10 days after my mothers funeral, my 26 year old son passed away from an aneurysm. So I am 60 years old now and yes I had my children in my 30s. Smoky loved my son..And my parrot has been taken very good care of and he could live to be over 100 years old. I know that he will outlive me. My daughter said she didn’t want anything to do with him. So I had been so worried. Well her little seven-year-old daughter, which is my granddaughter, promised me, GiGi I will take care of smoky!!! He has bitten her twice when she was younger on the finger. But now that she’s seven years old when she’s visiting my home, they have started bonding. She can now hand him a peanut. But we still have a lot more work to do. Because smoky loves me so much. And there are times when he talks just like my son. And it brings tears to my eyes and smoky starts crying with me. They say he has the mentality of a six-year-old child. And he carries on some of the greatest conversations with me. He sings he dance. And I just hope that I live long enough where Sophie will be able to take care of him. Since she is trying to bond with him too… so I loved your story. And I wanted to share mine.❤❤❤❤
@@aumi.jewels It takes a while for a bird to trust you, to REALLY trust you, especially if they came from an abusive environment. Greys are a bit more quirky on this as well, they often want to bond with one person and everyone else, go away !! it'll take time with your daughter but it will happen eventually. I have found that they can really detect / sense what is in a person's soul, no matter what kind of false face that person tries to put on! If he's letting her give him food, then he trusts her and that trust will grow. My Paco now, I am lucky, he's an attention whore, it takes him about 5 minutes to decide if he likes you or not and once he does .. it's hard to get RID of him!
It's funny in a way, I have had people come to the house over the years, trying to sell me this, that and about everything else you can imagine! I'll bring the Peach Pest out to say hello. If he's all quick to want to hop on their shoulder I know the person is at least somewhat a decent person, but if he don't trust them or is edgy around them, not interested, go down the road buddy!! he has not steered me wrong yet!
Thank you for your story, wish there were more out there, but also on the same hand, glad there are not, because we don't need people thinking oh I want one now TOO!! and a few years down the road, here's another bird needing rescue.
Saying you want to restore HAPPINESS is so lovely. You have done so for this wonderful bird. You guys at the clinic and this bird make me happy. So glad he lives with you all. thank you.
My extended family had a sulphur crested cockatoo and when I met him he was 90+. When his co-habitator (owner) died he came to my immediate family and he called out to my uncle forever. This was a beautiful story and THANK YOU all for loving him so much. You are correct, he gives more than he gets. xxx
The African grey my husband and I raised from a baby and had for 18 years would not accept when his favorite person had died. He would ask over and over to go see him. He would speak with his voice. It was beyond heartbreaking for me. For both of our sanities, I finally had to rehome him. I have since adopted another Grey, a female, who I am happy to report is my companion and my new best friend. ADOPT, DON'T SHOP!
@@patchdavis35why would you give him up? Then add a lesson on adopting? You gave him up? It’s a lifelong commitment.
If you read my story, you would know I gave up my companion of 18 years because it was BEYOND HEARTBREAKING for me to continually hear the bird asking to go see his person, and calling out to himself in his person's voice. No one knows better than me that these long lived birds are a LIFETIME COMMITMENT. Are you attempting to reprimand me? Please know that my decision to give him up was the HARDEST OF MY LIFE, and, as I said in my original post, ONLY MADE TO KEEP MY OWN SANITY. Thanks for your extreme empathy. I hope you never have to make the same decision. @@14ToeBeans
@@14ToeBeans When a bird talks using a lost loved one's voice it can be very upsetting - my grandmother's budgie, for example, after she died.
@@patchdavis35 Horrible story, You gave him away at 18yrs old only to get another "New best friends", Then you yell ADOPT, I would not be taking pet ownership advice from you.
I love how he whispers back to his ‘Mama’ what a beautiful relationship full of love and laughter - perfect thank you 🙏🏼
Those birds are so cool! Does anybody watch Max on UA-cam? He is so funny as well. He always has temper tantrums!!🫣😂🤣
Look at the hapiness overflowing from him 😊
He's a fighter he won't quit easily because you can see how happy he is to be in this world. We have too much to learn with animals, they bring us happiness and love other people normally can't give.
I hope he live a looooooooong and happy life ❤
Yes 💝 ❤!
Cockatoos are an amazing bird, I cared for one more than 20 years ago after his owner passed for almost a year until his son who had known the bird all his life could come interstate to take over! The minute he saw Jake he screamed hello Jake and jumped right at him! It was hard for my family and I as we had known streaker for years but his future was with Jake, we knew that then!
Eric is so grateful that you saved his life. He is so happy. Thank you
He's not Eric... Where has Comprehension gone?
@Gloria Eller He is called CUMULUS - Eric must have been someone important in his life at some point, or more to the point, someone that was part of the human he (cumulus) lived with, so he would have heard that name a lot. They clearly say in the video: "Nobody knows who Eric is"
That's an interesting idea, kinda makes sense. His original owners would have said his name over and over so he'd learn. That'd explain the singsong Eric. He's also a mischievous bird, that'd explain the scolding Eric he does. Like everyone else, I first thought Eric might've been his first child family member or maybe another pet but your idea makes me wonder. Animals often get new names with new humans so we don't know if Cumulus is his original name.
@@zfmsage8132 sorry. Ty
@@gloriaeller4328 No need to be sorry 😀
When a human loves an animal, the world shines.
And the animal thrives into someone wonderful.
Thank you so much for saving Cumulus' life. He's gorgeous
You know this precious boy is so happy! 😍 ❤
I love him plucking everything out of the drawer! He is wonderful and so are the people taking care of him.
I think he works at my office.
@@tangyjoe4326 hilarious 😂
I think he's related to my cat!!! She also makes chirpy noises at me when I tell her "no" or "stop that"...while she continues being naughty. Her favorite thing to do is get into my makeup desk and start pulling items out one by one, or shoving her paw in the drawer with nail polish bottles to. make them all clink together. 😂❤ BRAT
Birds can be so incredibly cool , intelligent beyond belief , cute and creative too ! They do need longtime friends and homes . If you take one on , expect it to be for the long haul ! They certainly will !
I can't be mad at whoever surrendered this bird because it sounds like it saved his life, and now he's bringing joy and comfort to everyone at the office, and to everyone who sees this video.
Sometimes letting go of a loved one is the most loving, kind, and respectful thing you can do for them, although it might break your heart. We must do what's best for them...💜
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I’d suspect the owner wasn’t taking care of him in the first place.
Didn't they say the actual owner died?
@napoleonfeanor4122 no, someone was fostering him after he was surrendered. That person died
Could also be that he was surrendered because the original owner couldn’t take care of him anymore. There’s lots of reasons
Eric throwing the pens out of the drawer was the best thing ever 😂💞
That had me laughing like crazy 😂
Well you have to admit that those pens were awful looking. Eric was doing a service for the vets.
Best? Hmm, I bet that's not the case when you have to clean up 24/7 after these animals with tantrums..
I had a cockatiel for 30 years, so I can emphasise. Most people don't understand how much personality birds have. They're such fun, but are a real longterm commitment because some can live up to 60 or even 80 years.
I trust humans who care about animals. If you care about the health and emotional safety of animals, you are not likely to treat other humans badly. You understand we are one.
I wouldn't let my experience define reality. I have met people who dont care about the emotional safety of animals (they dont hate animals either) but these people care about other people more than themselves.
@@princetablet but I bet we can all agree on the fact that if someone "hates" animals.. especially creatures like cats, or dogs, or beautiful birds like "erik"... there is something wrong with them.... ;-)
Totally. We are no better than animals, we just hold more power, in general. So lovely to see people who truely care and value such a sweet and cool cockatoo. Such a resilient character.
@@gforgac6580 I disagree! 💯We are WAY better than animals! If I was faced in a situation or condition between choosing an animal and a Human I will choose a Human over an animal any day and so will many others.
My brother is a vegan and has become somewhat dogmatic about it.. but I mentioned to him once that a friend saw some video of a guy getting his head sawn off and how he can tolerate seeing cruelty to people, but not animals.. My brother said he thinks he might be like that..
You get people that significantly favour one over the other.
WHAT A LITTLE CHARACTER. HE SHOULD BE ON TV!!
0:52 No one likes cheap pens that do not work anyway.....
What you got
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And people please getting a bird takes a lot of responsibility and it’s hard and they live a long while please don’t get one unless your 100% ready for that commitment. A lot of people are not and it hurts no one but the bird . So please think long and hard . And do the right thing by the animal if you can’t don’t get it . Thanks again for helping him ❤
It's a life commitment and get one when ur younger cuz they live maybe 80years and don't di well if u due and they have to go to someone else. They are almost a one person bird. Think hard about your purchase
I am SO happy you kept him. He's a remarkable bird. And, having read the other comments, I agree. He's correcting you! You call him Cumulous, and he responds "Eric!" He looks very happy with you! Treasure him!
This made me cry. His energy and character reminded me a lot of my Moluccan George that passed away when I was 17. I'm 44 now , but have not been able to have a cockatoo again. Just can't bring myself to have that type of bond with a pet again. He was a show cockatoo, known by many in the aviary circle. Was left neglected and abused when he could no longer perform. Saw him at a pet shop . He could ride a bike, play hide and seek, know when you're feeling off and give that comfort. He was just amazing. ❤
I'm so glad that he is with these wonderful people and they appreciate him and his uniqueness. Cockatoos are for sure a breed apart!!!! Love this sweet happy bird!!! 😂😊❤🦜😁😊🤗🥰😘
I generally don't feel for birds like I do most mammalian pets, but how could you not love this little dude? What a character!
They lay eggs, their closest living relatives are crocodiles, they don't like the cold, they are closer to feathered dinosaurs than mammals.
@@nikkylandry1163 Huh? Crocs ain't warmblooded!
To hear him wispering back is the cutest thing ever❤
Nothing makes me happier than this Bird. I worked with a Avian veterinarian for 4 years as a technician. Best time of my life. People just don't know how Wonderful Bird's are as a Pet and companion. People don't realize Bird's in behavior are the same almost as a dog or better when you get a bird that talks. Bird's are so wonderful❤️ Thank you for making his forever Home at the clinic. God Bless you Doctor and your practice. God Bless The Animals Big and small 🐦✝️
As a bird lover myself, I would never encourage people to get a bird as a pet unless they are already experienced bird companions. They are some the the MOST high maintenance pets to have by far! They often have complicated behavior problems, do not mix well with children and other animals, require a tremendous daily time commitment, are VERY loud, and have very expensive vet bills. Some people consider the drawbacks worth it, but many find them to be overwhelming!
@@turnerturner3281 Solid advice.
@@turnerturner3281 As a child back in the 1950's my family always kept a flock of chickens for eggs...never for meat! Of course I named them. They were wonderful friends. I would talk with them and they would talk with me. They loved to be gently petted and scratched. I even brought two of them to school when I was in kindergarten for show and tell - and they were so calm. Once I had been playing with them and my mother called me to go to the store with her. When we got in the car and backed out of the driveway - the chickens chased after the car! Of course we stopped and took them back home. I've had MANY different animals for pets (including dogs, cats, horses, lizards, etc) and ,as far as birds go, would not consider chickens particularly high maintenance, and in my case, they were certainly child friendly - though their needs and local zoning laws would need to be attended to.
@@turnerturner3281 thank you for your great insights here 👍❤️… I believe you are right, 100%. Birds are very high maintenance, amongst all the pets one can keep. Actually, all animals that ppl keep as pets, whether cat, dog, rabbit, Guinea pig, amphibian, and so forth and so on… require a lot of attention and care. However ppl seem to think that pets like cats and dogs, for example, are super easy to care for, as long as they’re fed twice a day. But NO, that’s not true. These animals have many needs, and those needs are important to their ongoing happiness and welfare. I won’t rattle on right now, or I’ll bore you to death, but there’s much to learn about caring for any animal. I wish ppl would take the time to educate themselves, and ditch all the outdated ideologies. 🙏🌈❤️
I love the birds! They are great🎉love them love them so much
What a sweetheart!
He seems like such a HAPPY BIRB❗I LUV how he cleaned out your drawers. 🤣🤣🤣
Umbrellas are insane.
I love them! 😍
Thank you for giving him a chance.
I've had 2 cockatoos for 10 years now. It is amazing how much personality they have. The male also sings spontaneously and talks a lot. The female only really says "hello." The male also calls for "Emily," but we have no idea who she was. He's 29 now, she's 26. He was abused for 10 years, kept in a cage with no toys, nothing to do, in a room by himself and he was only fed and watered. Of course he plucks himself because of this, but since we've had him he does better. We think the female was a breeder. We do not breed them.
Thank you for giving him this great life and loving him. He is so happy! ❤You spread so much light to animals and people.
Oh my word! He is a card! 😂😂😂 I have great respect for people who are able to keep and raise birds because I know they are a 24/7 responsibility. I’m so glad he’s found a forever family and that his personality has come out. ❤
To Eric’s Guardians, please post more videos of the incredible bird! Eric has the best home possible with bird professionals who understand his needs and behavior.
As an Aussie, i see flocks of Cockatoos almost daily and it still makes me smile when i see them in a field on the side of the road. Such beautiful, playful birds.
I'm in the Barossa and there is a park two minutes walk from my place that can have hundreds running around playing at times. Cockatoos, cockatiels and galahs mostly.
Color me jealous
I get the sulphur-crested ones here. I just love them!
On the outskirts of Geelong there is few major Mitchell's that come in spring or early summer here.
You got to be kidding me right?! He is the coolest bird on the planet!What an honor and a privilege just to witness his happiness.🥰
Awesome recovery for this U2! I had a rescue U2 for 6 years. He was the sweetest ever, but would randomly bite. He bit my thumbnail OFF once. Doctors sewed it back on, THAT HURT LIKE HELL! 2 years later he bit my nose, got 12 stitches. It felt like a razor, no pain. Too close to my eyeball and I make the hard choice to surrender him to a sanctuary. Difficult, but I still have a 10 fingers and 2 eyes. I tried my best for 6 years.
Whew. Understandable. Safety for all parties.
Thank you for trying to help the bird. Not all people and pets can survive each other. It’s camendable of you to know this. 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
♥️♥️🥰🥰🙏🙏😇😇😎😎
Wow
Cockatoo’s are absolutely amazing and fun birds. Glad to see it’s in such great hands.
I had 2 Moluccan Cockatoos & they are such characters... so very sweet, loving, AND naughty.
I'm really glad this guy is getting another chance. He seems like a VERY big personality.
Cumulus is truly amazing, an absolutely incredible and beautiful blessing!!! And I know exactly zero about birds! Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful story!!! My love and prayers are with you all!!!🕊✝️💞
How could anyone watch this and not come away with a smile? Animals are such an important part of our lives. Bless these people for caring. 🥰❤️💕
This is what life is all about. You're blessed 💕
The attack on the pen drawer and just FLINGING everything out. I’m imaging him thinking “JULIE FFS. WHERE IS MY LUCKY GREEN PEN?!”
I love it 😂
I swear when she whispers to him, “are you feeling okay?” He responds back with,” very good!” 1:55
I wish everyone could treat animals like this. Thank you Julie and Brian.
//there is so much animal abuse in the world over time I started to tune into it all around me I live in a city where everybody has a dog or a cat including all the homeless and what I've witnessed makes me not even want to live anymore because it's so horrific but you know what everybody does they just turn their back to it but we all need to speak up and speak out to get it to stop It's incredibly important
If you’re saying this and you’re not vegan, you’re a hypocrite
Oh my word, what an amazing boy!! That brought tears.
What a great video! And what great people taking care of that beautiful, goofy bird! He's so funny!
I've learned not to judge when someone surrenders a pet. I work with a cat rescue, and while there are some who do so because they're irresponsible, some of the reasons have been heartbreaking. One in particular was a woman who developed dementia. She woke up one day and totally freaked out over the "things" on her sofa, and had her care giver get rid of them right away. Turned out they were her beloved cats she'd had for 8+ years, but no longer recognized. She died a couple of months after we took the cats in. That has played out with several variations in the lives of several of the cats at our shelter. There are other heartbreaking stories as well. Not only have I learned to put judgement aside, I'm making it part of my mission to help others learn there are valid reasons why pets can be surrendered. I'm just thankful they were surrendered to a shelter rather than turned loose to fend for themselves.
I was thinking it might very well have been his health issues that made them surrender him. They weren't able to give or afford the care he needed, and instead of keeping him and letting him suffer or pass away, they gave him up. I'd do the same if I couldn't care for my cat.
Heartbreaking, indeed. 😥
Thank you, Kristina.
Good point, Firsona. Few could afford 8 surgeries and any medical boarding.
@@Firsona Plus they can live 40-60 years. it's possible it was an older person whos now on a fixed income or someone that took them in quite young that didn't realize the commitment and cost. Maybe the person that surrendered them rescued them from someone else. You really just never know.
people die and pets live on, surrender is the only way some times.
They are among the most intelligent birds, and they are also very emotional and sensitives.
Truly, love is a healer!! He's a joy; so darling & funny as heck!!!❤
Eric is lucky to have found such wonderful people! ❤
My brother-in-law gifted my husband an umbrella cockatoo he couldn't handle. The first year I was skeptical I thought of her as a liability. Now four years later the more I learn about her and the more she's grown into the family. I know she's a member of our family for Life, me and my husband constantly tell our Three Sons one of them is going to have pepper our bird. Chances are she will still be alive when me and my husband are gone, and I want her to always be with family.
Good job on looking out for her future. I hope you have taught your kids to feel the same compassion and love for animals and her as you have. I have seen way too many children who sell or dump a loved ones pet after their passing
He melts my heart. I love him too.
Beautiful story. Cocatoos are so clever and sensitive that it’s not an easy task to adopt them. Cumulus is now happy and healthier thanks to this amazing vet
That is a sweet story - so thankful you rescued the sweet Cockatoo and restored him to better health.
Such a beautiful story 💖 Fantastic vet team and fabulous bird !
Cumulus is HYSTERICAL! So much personality in such a small package. I love the whispering even though it sounds like gibberish, he's very goofy, and even though I know it's not good, the bad behavior is too funny - especially the attitude he gives back when he's not supposed to be in the office supplies. Oh yeah, and the constant repetition of the name Eric - such a lovable goofball.
My Ralphie was rehomed/rescued to me 16 years ago and we love each other so much. She had to have a broken wing amputated but will always have a home here with me and vet care for the rest of her days. The love is real and the trust is complete. Enjoy your life with Cumulus aka Eric.
Total typical Cockatoo, they are all hilarious nut bags. Love them so much.
Cumulus is one fantastic bird!OMGee! I'm so glad he got to your practice and got all the treatment he needed. Sounds like he might not have survived without it. These talking parrots are such amazing creatures. And they can't just be mimicking what they hear. There's gotta be more to their intelligence than that. Thanks for sharing this heartwarming story. ❤️
His name is obviously Eric, NOT what they want it to be.
Then you should never eat chicken or turkey ever again. All are poultry. All are fowls. All are meat for man. A bird is a bird, and very tasty if you cook them right.
I’ve been to this clinic, and all they care about is making lots of money. They probably did the surgeries so they could practice on him. He was surrendered, so nobody to stop them or pay the bills, so they used him as a test subject and got lucky. That dr is not trustworthy at all.
@@meenalk2422 I'm sorry you feel that way. I have no idea how this clinic operates. I live in Md. I don't even have a bird. It does seem like they've taken very good care of him and that he's happy. As a pet owner of dogs
and cats over the years, and right now, just one dog with a heart condition, I know that vets can be super expensive. It can make it very hard for people to even own a pet, which is really sad.
@@user-TerryBrlnson What a cruel and ignorant thing to say!😡
He is the happiest, active, crazy, talkative bird ive seen on yt. Awesome he has a full life of trashing the clinic.
Bless these vets, they are this bird's guardian angels!
Poor Eric 😥 I’m glad you guys were able to do surgery on him and save his life and give him the love that needed. It’s special, having that kind of a bond with an animal. I have that with my cat Prince. He’s always there whenever I’m worried, upset or sick. He follows me everywhere too. It’s magical, having that kind of a bond. Prince is also a rescue just like Eric
WOW! So happy for this cockatoo! I have had cockatiels & budgies. They all have their own distinct personalities that sometimes don't come out when they are abused or not given enough attention.
When cared for with the right food, attention, training, patience & love, they can add so much to a persons life.
Petey was a "rescue" cockatiel. He was a dominant guy, so smart, so active & a total delight! The family he was with didn't appreciate him, kept him a small 1/2 BA, no window, lights off, mostly. When I heard the mom & dad of the family complain about Petey, I knew I had to try to do something to help him. I asked the family if they would give or sell him to me.
The response told me all that I needed to know.
No judgment on them, they were willing to give him to me, knowing he would have a better life. I had not even seen Petey when I agreed to do this.
He was so wonderful! Learned quickly, so we had to be careful what we said & which noises he was exposed to. When we got him, I let him rest & acclimate to his new home. He screeched a lot, he let me know which foods he liked & definitely let me know what he didn't like! The ones he liked, he would gobble so fast that he would vomit from being too full. The ones he didn't like, he would toss them out of the cage.
After a week for him to adjust, we started handling him bit by bit a little more every day. He learned to whistle The Star Spangled Banner, America The Beautiful, Jingle Bells & Pop Goes The Weasel. He started mimicking me, when I called out to my children. My eldest daughter was Heather, who he chose as his person. He was in her bedroom or with her most of the time.
Whenever he and I were in the same room, he would call out, "Oh Heather, where are you?"
Unfortunately, my son used some foul language around him, he picked that up, too! Sometimes, for no apparent reason, at a least opportune time he would say:
Ain't that a b*tch
or
Just f*ck off
After 3 months with us. Petey began, what I learned, was the cockatiel mating call. He was lonesome for a bird friend. A hen friend! We didn't know if the bird we brought home was male or female.
Petey knew!
We kept them in 2 separate cages so we could be sure they liked each other.
They liked each other A LOT!
The birds name was Connor until we realized Connor was a hen. She belonged to my youngest daughter who changed the name from Connor to Connie. Her bird, her choice. When she began laying eggs, we bought a nesting box. Connie & Petey were excellent parents, taking turns sitting on the eggs. They successfully hatched & raised several babies!
Connie was such a flirt, Petey loved it! Heather said it was like mating season on Wild Kingdom all day every day!
Connie lived to the age of 18 years, Petey lived to age 20. Both of their hatch dates were on their leg bands, that was how we knew their ages.
I think they had happy lives together!
Lovey story.....what a happy family!
Extraordinary - thank you for sharing this moving story, and for the love you showed those sweet creatures!😊
@Brenda B
What a beautiful story.
Thanks for sharing 👍.
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What a happy video. My sun conure did not survive a medical procedure and I still miss her. Loved seeing "Eric" and his antics.
How adorable ❤
What an effervescent personality that bird has!
He's adorable. What a blessing.
Omg! Thank you for saving him! What a birdie! I love him!❤❤🦜
I visited my aunt last year in Sydney, Australia. She had wild sulfer crested cockatoos flying in and out of her garden. One time I counted twelve birds. My highlight is seeing two pink cocktoos (gala). It is so wonderful to have wild cockatoos fly to your house daily and wait for you to give them some nuts. It's just like having a house bound bird, except these cockatoos are free to fly anywhere they want.
We lived in Canberra for thirty years and our garden would be visited regularly by both cockatoos and galahs. They loved to sit in the crab-apple tree just outside our lounge-room window and eat the fruit. Funny birds....always made us laugh with their antics. 🙂
We can only get domestically bred cockatoos in the US. No imports from Australia as it is considered a threathen species. A newly hatched sulfer creasted cockatoo cost starts at USD 1000 to as much as USD 2000. I can't afford a cockatoo, so I bought the smallest of the parrot species, a lovebird. He 8 years old now.
Years ago I was in Lorne Victoria on holiday and has Rosella and Sulphur crested Cockatoos feeding off the porch. What I discovered by accident is that they would eat out of my hand while perched on my arm. Three of the Cockatoos fighting on my arm gets very heavy after a while.
Hes just flinging everything out of the drawer and that's so hilarious 😂❤
I never knew a bird could whisper! He is amazing and I'm so glad he made it through everything! ❤
This brought tears to my eyes, such a sweet story ❤❤
Awww! He KNOW that you love him so much and he loves you dearly! What a wonderful new life you both have! He’s a treasure!