I think those people who have criticized Dan at all have absolutely no idea how lucky and well looked after Max is. I have seen some animals including birds that have been kept in appalling conditions and had to rehabilitate them and sometimes support them just to stay alive. The vet that I used similarly has seen some terrible examples of people who are not only uneducated towards the animals they have in their care, but also cruel and neglectful. Not only does Dan show Max unconditional love and respect, his care and attention to the welfare of Max is admirable. How many of you sitting at home devote as much time and attention to your pet as Dan does to Max? Exotic birds are not only a full time commitment but a lifelong one too. You need an amazing amount of patience and love to see a bird as happy as Max is. Thank you Dan for not only caring and loving Max as much as you do, but sharing your knowledge and experience with all of us on a daily basis.
You are such a wonderful person for taking care of, not only Dusty and Max, but all the outside animals we see you feeding. Thanks for taking the time to share Max with us.
So funny 😂 in the beginning Max looked like he was talking when Dan was answering the questions, and then he was nodding. Max is such an amazing birdie 🥰, love it when he goes in his box and you can see his beady eyes 👀 love these questions and answers 👍 Have a great day Max, Dan & Dusty ❤️ lovely seeing Dusty and the questions and answers too 🥰
If Max’s former owner really did have a tracheotomy, as Dan thinks, he must have suffered a lot. I would say that Max was a great comfort to him, especially when he imitated his deep voice ❣️🕊
He acts like he's not interested, climbing up and down the cage, playing with the rings, etc ..BUT..he is hanging on every word! He knows this isn't like when you read him the Christmas Guest story, or the special Max stories! He's still hoping for a chance to get his scissor beak on your notes again! Thanks again, Dan! These q&ABC's are educational and fun! Have a wonderful day, Dan,Max, and special guest star, Dusty!
You are such a good man and a great dad to Dusty and Max. They feel your love. Thank you for taking such good care of them. They are very loved and very fortunate.
Always enjoy learning more about Max and your adventures together! 😍😍😍Anxiously waiting for Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 of Max's Q&A too!🥰🥰🥰 Hint hint...I could think of more questions Dan!🤣🤣🤣 Thank you for sharing your valuable time!⚘⚘⚘
I think I speak for all of Maxs' fans including me that WE ALL LOVE MAX HE IS FABULOUS we thank you Dan for sharing him with us too xxxxxxx Debbie xxxxxx
Thanks for the question and answer period.It was fun listening to the answers.You can see in his eyes he knows he is being talked about.Hihihi Dusty.Loved this video.Everyone have a great day
This was such a beautiful Q & A Dan, thanks so much for taking the extra time to do this for everyone ..Really looking forward to Part Two .. Much Love Always to Max, Dusty, Dan and Everyone ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Good morning Dearest and Sweetest Debbie in the world 😍 🌎 yay max Q&A with Daddy Dan so fascinating to learn more about max 😊😍 so adorable 💝💝 max looks like he enjoyed answered questions for his fans 😍😘 Debbie sweetheart you and precious Jerry have a beautiful and blessed day
@@dorisbove2210 Good morning, my most sweet and kind friend, Doris 💕💕It really was fascinating, and the sweet voice Dan used with Max got Max in a playful mood too .. I also loved the video of Dusty when Dan talked about him, such an adorable and beautiful cat. Wishing you a wonderful and joyful day, and sending my love to both you and your precious Sam, my most thoughtful, loving, kind and sweet friend 💕💕💕💕
Dusty has come a long way from being a nervous and anxious feral kitty. Dusty sure hit the mother lode when he befriended you, Dan. I have never seen a more contented and nicely fattened kitty in my life. You are right to keep him and Max separated; it’s just not worth the risk. Max, HIIIIII 🙋♀️ 🔔
Hi, Traci! Even when we knew a lot already - and you definitely more than l did, as you follow Max longer than me - it's always a pleasure to hear it again. These stories are heartwarming, no matter how many times we hear them. They all are proof of how much Dan cares and loves Max and Dusty. And vice versa!
1:59.........who u looking at? 👀. Max 4:35 uh hmm keep talking. 11:42 3 quick spins.....🤣🤣🤣 he so cute. I miss max. I be so tired to wake up so early and watch his videos lol #CNALife
Dan, this was so informative. You answered so many questions. Thank you for including our Dusty's story along with our boy, Max's. They are both so precious. I had this on in the car as we are on our way home from visiting TN. Thank you for sharing these love muffins with us. 🤠💘🤠💘🤠💘🥳 BTW, thanks sweetie, for putting up with the questions, and being your adorable self while Dad answered them. 🌞🥰
Good morning Rhonda sweetheart dear 💝 max was so happy to answer people questions as he smiled for the camera 😊 with his Daddy Dan 😍 haha it waa so adorable when max peaked out of his condo to say Daddy you take over the Q&As so adorable all of these questions and answers were very interesting 💝 get video Dan 💝 Rhonda my treasured friend you and baby nate having a beautiful and day 😊😍😘
@@dorisbove2210 That's right, Doris (Christine). Our boy apparently didn't mind if Dad handled the questions and answers. He just didn't want to have to answer them himself.😂 I hope you enjoyed a nice, holiday weekend, my cherished, blessed, so loving friend, dear Doris (Christine). We are currently traveling through PA. I am keeping my ears open for a certain squawk and a HIIII. 🤠💘🌞😂🙏
@@susanfrost1150 YES, our Dusty boy certainly is. I am so grateful he ended up with Dad Dan... I hope your weather has been more bearable, my dear friend, Susan.🤠💘🐈👏🕊
So enjoyed your feedback on the great questions !!! The love Max and Dusty have for you and vice versa is always so apparent in your videos!!! I thank you for this great video!!! ❤🙏
It's wonderful to get to know more about Max & Dusty. Thanks Dan for answering our questions & especially for being such an awesome "Pet Parent"! Bless you & your precious pets. Thanks for sharing them us. 🦜 🐈 💚 LILLIAN 🌻
If only everyone took such excellent care of their Bird companions the way Dad Max does. Max is SO healthy looking, has plenty of enrichment, and will continue to receive the emotional and financial care he needs for the rest of his life. Birds are a lifelong commitment - 20, 40, 80 years. Dad Max is 100% A+. Much love! 👩🏻❤🧒🏻
This was a very interesting Q and A. I haven't thought a lot about Dusty because Max is such a big personality and he's obviously the star of his channel, lol, but it was interesting hearing Dusty's story and looking at him. He's very handsome! How do you get him his rabies shot, etc., since you can't get him to the vet? Tell Max I said hi!
Max looks so attentive when daddy is reading 😂🥰. Thanks for answering the questions! I love Max 💜. And Iam happy that he has such a lovely home and a good dad!
I've watched you guys for about 5yrs or so.(medical recovery) and I've enjoyed the Q&A. But I also know Cockatoo's and large parrots need alot of time and attention. Max is pretty integrated in your life as you've had him a long time. I think it's hard sometimes to find a sitter or carer so you can get time away. With the lock downs, that must have been a challenge if you went there at all. They are great companions but they never grow up. To Dan's credit he''s been very patient with the process of Max. And there's always more to come. I just hope people are doing more research before considering adopting one. So many are in 'special care' homes due to stress and other related issues. It's interesting, fun and with Max and Dan very funny. But behind that is a lot of work!!!! Love you Max and Dan, best health and happiness wishes to you both!!!
Max is so darn SMART!!!! He was so good while you answered questions & he understood what was going on. He made me chuckle several times with his facial expressions ❤️😂. Dusty is precious 😻🙌🏻
I found this channel called 'Bird Tricks' where I learnt a lot about cockatoos. Ours is 31 years old, we've had him for 26 years and he still bites. Basically, they are unpredictable birds. And they are more mechanically minded rather than language minded in terms of learning.
@@eireannemerald1382 We saw him sitting forlornly in a cage entirely too small for him with nothing for entertainment and could not forget sbout him. We went back the next day and bought him. He used to have a mate - was part of a bonded pair, but we lost her last year a week before lockdown started here in South Africa. We attempted to train but cockatoos notoriously don't react to treats. We do use (or try to) positive reinforcement.
I has mines for a few years and my male u2 hasn’t really bit me except once when I first rescued him and took him out of cage, since doesn’t bite really if at all. Even other people can handle him as he a very social bird and love attention. My female U2 was different as she use to bite and even once early on sent me to hospital for stitches as she ripped my ear open when a idiot co worker thought it would be funny to scare her while she was on my shoulder, not her fault but idiot co workers fault. She came from someone that was scared of her and as a result they barely let her out of cage except for vet visits and once in a great while. Reason they gave her away as they felt bad about just keeping her in a cage, but said she bite and broke a finger bone once and were scared of her after that and they tried but she was to aggressive towards them. It took me 6 months to train her and get her out of biting but was well worth it. She now goes with me everywhere to stores even and is free flight trained and harness trained her as well. That bird I treat like I would a child and a good friend. Even now I have a friend kid that babysit her once in a while they have a cockatoo of their own already, so they know how to handle her and actually wanted to keep her lol. She a completely different bird and not really aggressive anymore. She only bite not really hard but more of a quick bite when she gets upset but it rare. Yes cockatoo are extremely intelligent and are very temperamental but also what give them their character but not for most people. These birds require you spend ton of time with them and for you to make a lifetime commitment to them. For me personally won’t trade them for anything, as more of a companion, then a pet. Yes they are the most complex bird to take care but people try to train them like other birds and cockatoos actually learn much quicker them most birds I dealt with and worked at sanctuary so dealt with all types of birds and raptors and training my U2’s was different as they will try to outsmart you and way more stubborn at times and will figure out trick you pull very quickly. Most birds take even months ti harness train as you have to let them get use to harness. It took me literally one day with my female U2, that how quick they can learn and adapt. She realized after a couple hours it meant going outside, so she tried to fake bite me and knew I wasn’t falling for it and eventually after two hours let me loop it around her. She now will even lift wing to put it in her quicker so she can go outside with me. Yes she destroyed the first one as she waited till I wasn’t looking and chew it off. She gotten use it and doesn’t anymore. Plus I only put it on her when going to stores as she fly off to get into trouble as she did at a outdoor plant store once and knock over a couple of plants. Otherwise she doesn’t need it as she flight trained and pretty behaved. My male U2 never need a harness as he doesn’t get into trouble in the years I had him and stay on shoulder at store. He is harness trained as well. My male U2 can actually stay out of his cage and not destroy stuff in the house. My female U2 will if you not watching her, especially if she was already after item and you said no, she wait till the time is right and your not looking. Once she had Cooper my male U2 drag out a speaker cable she couldn’t reach as hidden it. He was smaller so he could reach it, so she got him to do it for her.
Thank you, for answering your subscribers questions aboutMax and Dusty. I for one enjoy seeing Max and his antics, but most important I ‘ve learned from this channel, is a bird is a huge commitment . Here in Florida, a few people buy baby parrots in pet shops, then after the year realize it’s too much and are taken to the parrot rescues.
Dusty has such a sweet personality! He cracked me up fixing his ears to perfection. Was so darling! My rescued kitties aren't as antimated but my older kitty about 7 or 8 years has recently become very mouthy and talkative. While my female, 3-4 yrs old is very playful and into every snoopy and curious. Not as cuddly as the male cat. However she likes her potty box cleaned 3 or 4 times a day and follows me into the bathroom where she sits and stares at it and meows softly like she is asking me to clean it. Which, as I am owned by them, I do. What would we do without them?
Max sounds like he listened to a Police scanner or a similar type scanner. My Grandpa had one. That's what Max's deep voice sounds like to me. I get a kick out of hearing it.
Hi, Max, You are a very interesting bird ! I am learning more about you through Dad's answers to the questions today. Your house friend, Dusty, completes the picture.
Max and Dusty Q and A liked the questions you answered about them it helps us to understand them more. I admire and respect and appreciate the time and effort you put into caring for them. Thanks for sharing them with us.
He often looks at Daddy and the camera as if to say "I don't know what you're talking about. I'm innocent!" So maybe Max said "who?" with that sort of attitude. haha.
Thanks so much for answering these questions love learning so much about our Handsome lad and pretty lad Dusty..loved it when you said he doesn't mind me saying the vet's he stopped and looked straight at ya😅😅😅😅😅😅he's so funny.. your a brilliant dad Dan anda fantastic human being...and thanks so much for sharing this gorgeous lad and lass Dusty with us..we love them ..I can't get enough of him I adore him 💕
Dan, thank you for answering part one of the questions. I find Max fascinating. Also,Thank you for including Dusty, he is beautiful. What gorgeous big eyes he has. Looking to part 2
What a treat Dusty is. I work with the ASPCA doing TNR. Such a wonderful and necessary program. Dusty recovered and is now a lover boy who loves his hero Dan. Great story Dan. Thanks for making people aware!
My fave video is from a couple years ago, when Max was on the stairs (banister) screaming because you had the TV on. And of course any of the carrier videos!
Speaking from experience, regret, absolutely not, exasperating..... yes at times if you are responsible for 'parroting' a good bird like Max. Beaking the house? Close supervision and many distractions. Danny, you are doing great, so many wooden finishes in your home, great job entertaining Max to keep him from thinking the house 'woodwork' would be fun to beak. Love watching Max, I have a Galah named Lorenzo, birds on video, even the cartoon Rio birds, bring out his territorial predisposition, your early release video times allow me to get a daily glimpse of Max before Lorenzo wakes up. Thank you Danny!
Thanks, Dan, for the Q and A update. Max sure was playing this morning while you did that. He is very cute little wild animal. Dusty story--yes, I have adopted feral cats. It takes awhile before they come inside and the carrier--I got a cat carrier that also opens at the top. It was helpful to get cat in carrier. My ferals have gone to vet. My current feral, turned domestic cat was crazy at vet so he had to have light anesthesia just for an exam there. But after 4 years (count 'em FOUR long years), he now behaves OK at vet and isn't so fearful, so they can usually examine him annually without anesthetic. I do take him there now for his Revolution application once a month. He won't let me put that on him. I had one exception of a feral cat who never would stay inside and she lived outside. I gave her a sheltered bed under tarps and she came most times for two meals a day outside. She was an excellent hunter also. I trapped her to get her spayed and that was the ONLY time she was at vet until the day she died. I estimate she lived 18 years.
Max- " Good job so far, Daddy. You didn't need much of my assistance to answer all those questions about little ol' me. But there were some surprises, even for me... I'm NOT NORMAL ??? Just because l only eat the things l like? What? Doesn't everybody? Again... whaaat? You don't understand me ??? Sorry! I'll do my best to a r t i c u l a t e better. But you do understand it, when l say hiii and hello-o-o, l hope! Glad to hear you don't regret me, Daddy. Because l sure don't regret you! " Thank you for all this information so far, Dan. Nice to hear Dusty's full story again, too. The only question to be asked now is : this was part 1, so how many parts are still coming? 😉😀👍 Have a good start of this new week! Love you guys! 🧡❤😻
I do try to learn words but using my Winston Churchill impersonation tends to slur everything and that's not true I dance but only with snoopy...lol 😅🤣😂
I think those people who have criticized Dan at all have absolutely no idea how lucky and well looked after Max is. I have seen some animals including birds that have been kept in appalling conditions and had to rehabilitate them and sometimes support them just to stay alive. The vet that I used similarly has seen some terrible examples of people who are not only uneducated towards the animals they have in their care, but also cruel and neglectful.
Not only does Dan show Max unconditional love and respect, his care and attention to the welfare of Max is admirable. How many of you sitting at home devote as much time and attention to your pet as Dan does to Max? Exotic birds are not only a full time commitment but a lifelong one too. You need an amazing amount of patience and love to see a bird as happy as Max is. Thank you Dan for not only caring and loving Max as much as you do, but sharing your knowledge and experience with all of us on a daily basis.
You are such a wonderful person for taking care of, not only Dusty and Max, but all the outside animals we see you feeding. Thanks for taking the time to share Max with us.
Already Max is acting adorable.
Max nodding his approval. Loves his Daddy.
Max is cute shaking his head when dad reads the questions lol 😂
I love Maxwell birdie shower days. He is so funny.
Max's look on his face when he listens to Dan saying, "Max doesn't like being controlled." You can hear Max think, "You'd better believe it!" 😁
Always nice to see Dusty. He's such a handsome boy. He's living the good life with you, Dan.
It was so cute how Max🕊 and Dusty🐺 interacted with Dan👷 throughout this video.
The kindness within you is obvious.
Max has a far brighter, more alert and inquiring expression than many humans.
So funny 😂 in the beginning Max looked like he was talking when Dan was answering the questions, and then he was nodding. Max is such an amazing birdie 🥰, love it when he goes in his box and you can see his beady eyes 👀 love these questions and answers 👍 Have a great day Max, Dan & Dusty ❤️ lovely seeing Dusty and the questions and answers too 🥰
If Max’s former owner really did have a tracheotomy, as Dan thinks, he must have suffered a lot. I would say that Max was a great comfort to him, especially when he imitated his deep voice ❣️🕊
He acts like he's not interested, climbing up and down the cage, playing with the rings, etc ..BUT..he is hanging on every word!
He knows this isn't like when you read him the Christmas Guest story, or the special Max stories!
He's still hoping for a chance to get his scissor beak on your notes again!
Thanks again, Dan! These q&ABC's are educational and fun! Have a wonderful day, Dan,Max, and special guest star, Dusty!
You are such a good man and a great dad to Dusty and Max. They feel your love. Thank you for taking such good care of them. They are very loved and very fortunate.
Max keeps bobbing his head😎
Nice of our king to allow us to have our questions answered and not throw a hissy
I must have cockatoo DNA. I need that much sleep, too.
You are such a good guy. Max is a lucky bird.
Agreed me also lol
You’re a good guy, Dan.
I just wonder how you keep your house clean always with 2 dusty babies 😊 (your house and decor both are beautiful )
I agree! Dan's house is always spotless!😇😇😇
Cute dusty ❤️❤️
LOL…Love the way Max is bobbing his head as though he’s the one answering the questions.
Always enjoy learning more about Max and your adventures together! 😍😍😍Anxiously waiting for Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 of Max's Q&A too!🥰🥰🥰 Hint hint...I could think of more questions Dan!🤣🤣🤣 Thank you for sharing your valuable time!⚘⚘⚘
Max literally is acting like a toddler, doing anything to get attention - and dusty is sooo cute and comfy :)
Max is a very lucky bird to have you, such a caring and loving dad!
I think I speak for all of Maxs' fans including me that WE ALL LOVE MAX HE IS FABULOUS we thank you Dan for sharing him with us too xxxxxxx Debbie xxxxxx
Dan you are a saint!
Dusty looks so cuddly! He is so lucky that you brought him into your home - always breaks my heart to see kitty cats out in the cold.
Dusty is so happy and healthy looking.
I really enjoyed this video
Thanks for the question and answer period.It was fun listening to the answers.You can see in his eyes he knows he is being talked about.Hihihi Dusty.Loved this video.Everyone have a great day
This was such a beautiful Q & A Dan, thanks so much for taking the extra time to do this for everyone ..Really looking forward to Part Two .. Much Love Always to Max, Dusty, Dan and Everyone ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Good morning Dearest and Sweetest Debbie in the world 😍 🌎 yay max Q&A with Daddy Dan so fascinating to learn more about max 😊😍 so adorable 💝💝 max looks like he enjoyed answered questions for his fans 😍😘 Debbie sweetheart you and precious Jerry have a beautiful and blessed day
@@dorisbove2210 Good morning, my most sweet and kind friend, Doris 💕💕It really was fascinating, and the sweet voice Dan used with Max got Max in a playful mood too .. I also loved the video of Dusty when Dan talked about him, such an adorable and beautiful cat. Wishing you a wonderful and joyful day, and sending my love to both you and your precious Sam, my most thoughtful, loving, kind and sweet friend 💕💕💕💕
Dusty has come a long way from being a nervous and anxious feral kitty. Dusty sure hit the mother lode when he befriended you, Dan. I have never seen a more contented and nicely fattened kitty in my life. You are right to keep him and Max separated; it’s just not worth the risk. Max, HIIIIII 🙋♀️ 🔔
I lov the question and answer! It helps us to get to know him better!❤
Max and Dusty are so adorable and well taken care of by a wonderful daddy who loves them both
Maxwell birdie also likes noodles
Thank you Dan for doing this. There are so many new people since the original q and a video. And maybe us veterans might learn something!
Hi, Traci!
Even when we knew a lot already - and you definitely more than l did, as you follow Max longer than me - it's always a pleasure to hear it again. These stories are heartwarming, no matter how many times we hear them. They all are proof of how much Dan cares and loves Max and Dusty. And vice versa!
1:59.........who u looking at? 👀. Max 4:35 uh hmm keep talking. 11:42 3 quick spins.....🤣🤣🤣 he so cute. I miss max. I be so tired to wake up so early and watch his videos lol #CNALife
Dan, this was so informative. You answered so many questions. Thank you for including our Dusty's story along with our boy, Max's. They are both so precious. I had this on in the car as we are on our way home from visiting TN. Thank you for sharing these love muffins with us.
🤠💘🤠💘🤠💘🥳 BTW, thanks sweetie, for putting up with the questions, and being your adorable self while Dad answered them. 🌞🥰
Good morning Rhonda sweetheart dear 💝 max was so happy to answer people questions as he smiled for the camera 😊 with his Daddy Dan 😍 haha it waa so adorable when max peaked out of his condo to say Daddy you take over the Q&As so adorable all of these questions and answers were very interesting 💝 get video Dan 💝 Rhonda my treasured friend you and baby nate having a beautiful and day 😊😍😘
Hi Rhonda! Isn't Dusty a love bug?😊 wishing you and Nate a happy day♥️
@@dorisbove2210 That's right, Doris (Christine). Our boy apparently didn't mind if Dad handled the questions and answers. He just didn't want to have to answer them himself.😂 I hope you enjoyed a nice, holiday weekend, my cherished, blessed, so loving friend, dear Doris (Christine).
We are currently traveling through PA. I am keeping my ears open for a certain squawk and a HIIII.
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@@susanfrost1150 YES, our Dusty boy certainly is. I am so grateful he ended up with Dad Dan... I hope your weather has been more bearable, my dear friend, Susan.🤠💘🐈👏🕊
So enjoyed your feedback on the great questions !!! The love Max and Dusty have for you and vice versa is always so apparent in your videos!!! I thank you for this great video!!! ❤🙏
It's wonderful to get to know more about Max & Dusty. Thanks Dan for answering our questions & especially for being such an awesome "Pet Parent"!
Bless you & your precious pets. Thanks for sharing them us. 🦜 🐈
💚 LILLIAN 🌻
Max LOVES when Daddy is talking about him! 💛💛🧡🧡🥰🥰🥰😅😀
If only everyone took such excellent care of their Bird companions the way Dad Max does. Max is SO healthy looking, has plenty of enrichment, and will continue to receive the emotional and financial care he needs for the rest of his life. Birds are a lifelong commitment - 20, 40, 80 years. Dad Max is 100% A+. Much love! 👩🏻❤🧒🏻
He knows you're talking about him🥰🥰. Max is the best. Dan, thanks for indulging our questions💕💕.
😂 Max is acknowledging your answers as you talk his head bobs up and down.
Great Q&A. Looking forward to part 2. I love how Max seems to know you're talking about him. He's so funny and cute.
This was a very interesting Q and A. I haven't thought a lot about Dusty because Max is such a big personality and he's obviously the star of his channel, lol, but it was interesting hearing Dusty's story and looking at him. He's very handsome! How do you get him his rabies shot, etc., since you can't get him to the vet? Tell Max I said hi!
Don't know about dusty. Over here in Ireland the vet will make house call for your pet it does cost 60 pounds extra to call to your home
I do know in his area it's not uncommon for vets to come to you because of the farm animals in that area.
That was awesome Max! And I loved hearing about Dusty what a lucky cat!🎆😀✌🎇🐈
Max looks so attentive when daddy is reading 😂🥰. Thanks for answering the questions! I love Max 💜. And Iam happy that he has such a lovely home and a good dad!
Max is listening and nodding. How cute.
There is a lot of love in your home DAN, you are blessed to have Max n Dusty n they are blessed to have you.🥰🥰🥰
Max loves his Daddy " telling a story", ...about Max's life,💖
I think Max likes to listen all the time!
I've watched you guys for about 5yrs or so.(medical recovery) and I've enjoyed the Q&A. But I also know Cockatoo's and large parrots need alot of time and attention. Max is pretty integrated in your life as you've had him a long time. I think it's hard sometimes to find a sitter or carer so you can get time away. With the lock downs, that must have been a challenge if you went there at all. They are great companions but they never grow up. To Dan's credit he''s been very patient with the process of Max. And there's always more to come. I just hope people are doing more research before considering adopting one. So many are in 'special care' homes due to stress and other related issues. It's interesting, fun and with Max and Dan very funny. But behind that is a lot of work!!!! Love you Max and Dan, best health and happiness wishes to you both!!!
It is a pleasure to watch max and get the history on dusty. Thanks for making the video
Max is so darn SMART!!!! He was so good while you answered questions & he understood what was going on. He made me chuckle several times with his facial expressions ❤️😂. Dusty is precious 😻🙌🏻
Dan you have done a wonderful job with Max.
I love Max's box fort. Especially the cut out window when he peaks out. At times its only one eye.
I found this channel called 'Bird Tricks' where I learnt a lot about cockatoos. Ours is 31 years old, we've had him for 26 years and he still bites. Basically, they are unpredictable birds. And they are more mechanically minded rather than language minded in terms of learning.
@@eireannemerald1382 We saw him sitting forlornly in a cage entirely too small for him with nothing for entertainment and could not forget sbout him. We went back the next day and bought him. He used to have a mate - was part of a bonded pair, but we lost her last year a week before lockdown started here in South Africa. We attempted to train but cockatoos notoriously don't react to treats. We do use (or try to) positive reinforcement.
I has mines for a few years and my male u2 hasn’t really bit me except once when I first rescued him and took him out of cage, since doesn’t bite really if at all. Even other people can handle him as he a very social bird and love attention. My female U2 was different as she use to bite and even once early on sent me to hospital for stitches as she ripped my ear open when a idiot co worker thought it would be funny to scare her while she was on my shoulder, not her fault but idiot co workers fault. She came from someone that was scared of her and as a result they barely let her out of cage except for vet visits and once in a great while. Reason they gave her away as they felt bad about just keeping her in a cage, but said she bite and broke a finger bone once and were scared of her after that and they tried but she was to aggressive towards them.
It took me 6 months to train her and get her out of biting but was well worth it. She now goes with me everywhere to stores even and is free flight trained and harness trained her as well. That bird I treat like I would a child and a good friend. Even now I have a friend kid that babysit her once in a while they have a cockatoo of their own already, so they know how to handle her and actually wanted to keep her lol. She a completely different bird and not really aggressive anymore. She only bite not really hard but more of a quick bite when she gets upset but it rare.
Yes cockatoo are extremely intelligent and are very temperamental but also what give them their character but not for most people. These birds require you spend ton of time with them and for you to make a lifetime commitment to them. For me personally won’t trade them for anything, as more of a companion, then a pet. Yes they are the most complex bird to take care but people try to train them like other birds and cockatoos actually learn much quicker them most birds I dealt with and worked at sanctuary so dealt with all types of birds and raptors and training my U2’s was different as they will try to outsmart you and way more stubborn at times and will figure out trick you pull very quickly. Most birds take even months ti harness train as you have to let them get use to harness. It took me literally one day with my female U2, that how quick they can learn and adapt. She realized after a couple hours it meant going outside, so she tried to fake bite me and knew I wasn’t falling for it and eventually after two hours let me loop it around her. She now will even lift wing to put it in her quicker so she can go outside with me. Yes she destroyed the first one as she waited till I wasn’t looking and chew it off. She gotten use it and doesn’t anymore. Plus I only put it on her when going to stores as she fly off to get into trouble as she did at a outdoor plant store once and knock over a couple of plants. Otherwise she doesn’t need it as she flight trained and pretty behaved. My male U2 never need a harness as he doesn’t get into trouble in the years I had him and stay on shoulder at store. He is harness trained as well. My male U2 can actually stay out of his cage and not destroy stuff in the house. My female U2 will if you not watching her, especially if she was already after item and you said no, she wait till the time is right and your not looking. Once she had Cooper my male U2 drag out a speaker cable she couldn’t reach as hidden it. He was smaller so he could reach it, so she got him to do it for her.
Learn to target train and body language is key. Don’t be scared and overreact to a bite. They will sense that and use it to their advantage.
I like the way Max is intently listening to you talk and sometimes shaking his head yes. He wants to make sure you are getting all the facts right!
Thank you, for answering your subscribers questions aboutMax and Dusty. I for one enjoy seeing Max and his antics, but most important I ‘ve learned from this channel, is a bird is a huge commitment . Here in Florida, a few people buy baby parrots in pet shops, then after the year realize it’s too much and are taken to the parrot rescues.
Good morning sweet Max and Dan.
Hole in beak may mean top needs to be trimmed or. they sell a square grinder that attached to cage they love to chew on.🤙🏼
thank you fir sharing their stories
Dusty has such a sweet personality! He cracked me up fixing his ears to perfection. Was so darling! My rescued kitties aren't as antimated but my older kitty about 7 or 8 years has recently become very mouthy and talkative. While my female, 3-4 yrs old is very playful and into every snoopy and curious. Not as cuddly as the male cat. However she likes her potty box cleaned 3 or 4 times a day and follows me into the bathroom where she sits and stares at it and meows softly like she is asking me to clean it. Which, as I am owned by them, I do. What would we do without them?
Hi Max, I love how you are concentrating when listening to the questions
Your a great bloke max is adorable your dedication is inspiring wish there was more like you. Thank you both .
Dusty looks so content, to see a feral cat behaving in such a way is wonderful :)
Always makes me so happy how knowledgeable you are about proper parrot ownership despite kind of being roped into it.
Max sounds like he listened to a Police scanner or a similar type scanner. My Grandpa had one. That's what Max's deep voice sounds like to me. I get a kick out of hearing it.
And we love our Maxwell birdie.
I love Max’s deep voice.
Hi, Max, You are a very interesting bird ! I am learning more about you through Dad's answers to the questions today. Your house friend, Dusty, completes the picture.
Max and Dusty Q and A liked the questions you answered about them it helps us to understand them more. I admire and respect and appreciate the time and effort you put into caring for them. Thanks for sharing them with us.
That's right, I agree with you
10:57 I fainted who Max asked, "Who?" at you. Max is so amazing in unexplainable ways. 🤣
He often looks at Daddy and the camera as if to say "I don't know what you're talking about. I'm innocent!" So maybe Max said "who?" with that sort of attitude. haha.
“Dusty bird smell”! ☺️☺️😍😍😌😊 I actually miss my Conure’s birdie smell. It’s just so much a part of them! 💛🧡🧡🧡
Thanks Dan. Always great hearing about my favorite cwazy bird....dusty looks like a sweetie.
Max reacted when Dad said " snoopy". You, Dan, & Max, are such lovely people/ bird 🥰
Thanks so much for answering these questions love learning so much about our Handsome lad and pretty lad Dusty..loved it when you said he doesn't mind me saying the vet's he stopped and looked straight at ya😅😅😅😅😅😅he's so funny.. your a brilliant dad Dan anda fantastic human being...and thanks so much for sharing this gorgeous lad and lass Dusty with us..we love them ..I can't get enough of him I adore him 💕
Dan, thank you for answering part one of the questions. I find Max fascinating. Also,Thank you for including Dusty, he is beautiful. What gorgeous big eyes he has. Looking to part 2
The smell of a cockatoo is a bit like talcum. That's why Dan describe it as dusty. :D
Ok. That's not a good smell.
I was always wondering what Max smelled like too. I'm glad Dan answered that
What a treat Dusty is. I work with the ASPCA doing TNR. Such a wonderful and necessary program. Dusty recovered and is now a lover boy who loves his hero Dan. Great story Dan. Thanks for making people aware!
My fave video is from a couple years ago, when Max was on the stairs (banister) screaming because you had the TV on. And of course any of the carrier videos!
Dusty is so cute! Those little paws!
Thanks for posting this Dan. Thanks for being a great Dad to Max and Dusty.
Thank you for the Q&A! BTW, I think it's hilarious that Dusty was feral; he is the most affectionate cat and always ready to show you his belly.
Excellent Q n A, great answers Dan, 👍
Thank you Dan for doing the q & a. Max and Dusty are cute today 😍💕☺
My question got answered. You could always listen to music with ear buds and dance for Maxwell birdie
Max has his "daddy is reading to me" face on.
Kitty is beautiful. I love all animals...
Thanks for sharing Dusty’s story!
Aww 🥰 thank you for answering questions 🤗 love you guys ❤️ you bring so much joy to all of us 😘
Speaking from experience, regret, absolutely not, exasperating..... yes at times if you are responsible for 'parroting' a good bird like Max. Beaking the house? Close supervision and many distractions. Danny, you are doing great, so many wooden finishes in your home, great job entertaining Max to keep him from thinking the house 'woodwork' would be fun to beak. Love watching Max, I have a Galah named Lorenzo, birds on video, even the cartoon Rio birds, bring out his territorial predisposition, your early release video times allow me to get a daily glimpse of Max before Lorenzo wakes up. Thank you Danny!
Luv your videos! They are great to watch when I'm done work. You are looking after him so well.
Thanks, Dan, for the Q and A update. Max sure was playing this morning while you did that. He is very cute little wild animal. Dusty story--yes, I have adopted feral cats. It takes awhile before they come inside and the carrier--I got a cat carrier that also opens at the top. It was helpful to get cat in carrier. My ferals have gone to vet. My current feral, turned domestic cat was crazy at vet so he had to have light anesthesia just for an exam there. But after 4 years (count 'em FOUR long years), he now behaves OK at vet and isn't so fearful, so they can usually examine him annually without anesthetic. I do take him there now for his Revolution application once a month. He won't let me put that on him. I had one exception of a feral cat who never would stay inside and she lived outside. I gave her a sheltered bed under tarps and she came most times for two meals a day outside. She was an excellent hunter also. I trapped her to get her spayed and that was the ONLY time she was at vet until the day she died. I estimate she lived 18 years.
I like it dark and quiet too,otherwise I can't sleep😁👍I get sick on car rides too,Max.It starts after an hour,I just want to get out of the car then😬
Max is adorable looking like its play time
Max- " Good job so far, Daddy. You didn't need much of my assistance to answer all those questions about little ol' me.
But there were some surprises, even for me...
I'm NOT NORMAL ??? Just because l only eat the things l like? What? Doesn't everybody?
Again... whaaat? You don't understand me ??? Sorry! I'll do my best to a r t i c u l a t e better. But you do understand it, when l say hiii and hello-o-o, l hope!
Glad to hear you don't regret me, Daddy. Because l sure don't regret you! "
Thank you for all this information so far, Dan. Nice to hear Dusty's full story again, too.
The only question to be asked now is : this was part 1, so how many parts are still coming? 😉😀👍
Have a good start of this new week! Love you guys! 🧡❤😻
I do try to learn words but using my Winston Churchill impersonation tends to slur everything and that's not true I dance but only with snoopy...lol 😅🤣😂
Thank you for the information. It is very interesting. You do a wonderful job and I admire your patience and commitment.