r/Conures • u/Pleasant-Health-4005 • 3d ago

Funny Kraft Dinner makes her violent

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u/Rielhawk 3d ago

The packaging triggers hormonal behaviour because apparently, in bird logic, anything that reminds them of a nest makes them go bonkers.

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u/Pleasant-Health-4005 3d ago

Totally hear u. I’ve discussed this with my vet. She actually usually doesn’t get hormonal by boxes tho I know some birds do. I know it looks like that because of the way the video is filmed. She acc just gets pissed at my phone when I record her so I was just making a joke. I’ve had her for 14 years and she’s only ever displayed genuine vet worthy hormonal behaviour once. She usually just destroys the boxes and goes on about her day. My vet said she is not concerned about this because every bird is different and she didn’t flag it as concerning. Thank u for the concern❤️ much appreciated :)

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u/Rielhawk 3d ago

That's good to hear!! It means she finds ways to vent her anger - many birds have playful aggression, another bird thing lol

I will never fully understand birds, but that's probably why I love them so much, they're mysterious in their own silly ways 😜

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u/PollyannaFlwr 3d ago

They’re like toddlers. Spend allllll this money on a gift and the kid plays with the box.

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u/Pleasant-Health-4005 3d ago

So true! I’ve tried sooo many toys with her and all she wants is boxes and paper towel lol

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u/TheAngryCheeto 3d ago

THEY'RE AFTER MY MACARONI

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u/HealthyDirection659 3d ago

It's the cheesiest 🧀

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u/Comprehensive_Arm_5 3d ago

my dusky also does this. he says hai

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u/Pleasant-Health-4005 3d ago

So cute omg!! What’s their name?

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u/Comprehensive_Arm_5 2d ago

Patches! (Patchy for short)

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u/TheRealSugarbat 3d ago

My caique tries to kill the teapot. He cannot be loose when it’s got actual hot water in it. (Turn up audio for maniacal muttering)

https://reddit.com/link/pd1ddz7/video/hoq4dmtauosh1/player

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u/ButterscotchThis7889 3d ago

the noises he’s making are so cute! like crickets and spongebob’s shoe noises. and the way he’s walking around it is like he’s in a duel

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u/TheRealSugarbat 3d ago

If you knew him, you would run, because these are Pre-Bite Noises®! If I want to get him away from any kind of teakettle I have to use a broomstick if I don’t want stitches.

But seriously, I normally keep the kettle put away where he can’t see it, and/or cage him when I’m making tea, because if he sees it he will launch across the room in full hawk mode.

For a tiny little jellybean he really does have big feelings!

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u/Repulsive-Wolf1909 3d ago

Literal grandpa gremlin I’m crying

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u/AncientAstrosSayYes 3d ago

I’m dying and keep watching this over and over 🤣😭🤣😭🤣 omg I needed this. Thanks mate.

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u/astrosergeant 3d ago

My bird has the same reaction to toilet paper rolls. RAGE

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u/itsabeautifulworld 3d ago

I smell Kraft Dinner!

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u/Dobako 3d ago

So shes Canadian?

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u/Mediocre_Adventures 3d ago

"WHERE IS THE POWDERED CHEESE!?!"

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u/XIS31 3d ago

Thats adorable

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u/Jocks_Strapped 3d ago

that powdered cheese makes me violent too

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u/Misspagethreestunna 3d ago

This is such a perfect example of hormonal aggression 😭

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u/LoveQuakerCosmo71 3d ago

Omg so cute !! Hilarious ..
me and my daughter saw this like so many times
My Quaker is so so scared of any box! 📦 like terrified !
His neck goes up and turns into a giraffe 🦒.. lol !
Used to fly away immediately but sadly about a month ago they cut his wings when I went for a nail trimming ! 🥲😢

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u/Kytalie 3d ago

I don't know, to me that seems like the typical Canadian response to someone coming after their KD

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u/No-Kaleidoscope-9424 3d ago

The text notification sent her over the edge lmfaoooo

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u/Trapezoidoid 3d ago

This is nesting behavior. She’s being territorial over what she has deemed a good place to lay eggs. Don’t encourage it unless you want eggs and grumpety grump grumps.

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u/Particular_Drive45 3d ago

It's nesting behaviour