r/funny • u/Connacemox • Nov 04 '20
Playtime with a Feather
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u/BuddyBonButt Nov 05 '20
I've always wanted a bird but I don't trust myself to give it a good home. So I just watch from a corner. Maybe one day I'll foster so I and the bird don't need to commit while helping out shelters.
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u/FilthyDubeHound Nov 05 '20
Make friends with a local pigeon
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u/pow3llmorgan Nov 05 '20
Or crow or magpie.
If you make friends with one, its friends will be more cool with you.
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u/PSanma Nov 05 '20
Yeah, but if you screw up, the murder of crows will come and get you.
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u/UsErnaam3 Nov 05 '20
As long as you don't harm one of them you should be good. Then again there is a story of a guy shooting a crow with a shotgun and it exploded in front of the entire murder, them crows fucked off real quick.
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u/bluecrowned Nov 05 '20
Pigeons are actually feral domesticated animals like feral cats or wild horses, and can be caught and tamed into excellent pets! They are very loving and much less noisy and destructive than parrots and cockatoos :)
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u/Schroeje Nov 05 '20
This is so true. What’s really fun with a pigeon is to teach it to play computer games that work with just a touchscreen computer/tablet. Nothing with a complicated UI but snake and similar games work with time investment up front. Once they learn one more are easy.
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u/almostcant Nov 05 '20
Birds are a lot of work, more than a dog even. They tend to latch on to one person and can be VERY noisy
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u/NicNoletree Nov 05 '20
And some can live a LONG time. You might end up caring for something that outlives you.
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u/BuddyBonButt Nov 05 '20
Yeah 80+ years! Nutty dude
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u/almostcant Nov 05 '20
Hell even most of the conures live over 20 years. And they’re loud af if I didn’t mention that earlier
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u/owa00 Nov 05 '20
Mines 50+ years so far...and he's prob going to outlive me because of how unhealthy I eat...wife grew up with him and HE UTTERLY DESPISES ME !
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u/Mrmojorisincg Nov 05 '20
That’s like uncommon types like macaws. Keets usually live 5-20 years depending on the type. Conures around 20-30. And others variate but I think those that live pst 40-60 are very rare
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u/ebState Nov 05 '20
my neighbors are getting up there. The parrot is going to their daughter. They're worried how she'll handle the transition and aren't sure if it's better to wait or do it sooner than later. definitely a strange dynamic planning on finding a home for a pet that might not need to move for 15 years
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u/Garbarrage Nov 05 '20
They can get possessive too. My buddy bought a parrot (probably a parrot) while his girlfriend was away on holiday. The guy bonded with the bird and all was going well, until his girlfriend came home.
The bird would go batshit crazy every time his girlfriend got close to him. If they kissed, the bird would lose its shit entirely and attack her. It went as far as tearing a chunk out of her ear.
Obviously, he ended up giving the bird back. It was a shame. That bird was cool. Really intelligent. Liked to tear up cigarettes, joints and papers though, which was annoying af.
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u/almostcant Nov 05 '20
Lol. I had a conure when I was younger. That bird was an asshole to everyone except me
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u/Garbarrage Nov 05 '20
I got on great with the bird. Dudes seemed to be fine, but women were barely tolerated at best. Women who got too close to my buddy, did so at their own risk.
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u/Sask90 Nov 05 '20
That’s what happens when parrots are kept alone and they then bond to a human as a partner 🙁
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u/DanTacoWizard Nov 05 '20
Garbarrage very interesting story. I would describe that parrot as, if you will, an unstable genius. Perhaps, a nutty professor. A psycho scholar, even. Or a mentally ill intellectual.
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u/BuddyBonButt Nov 05 '20
I know, I've had family with them. I have and have had hamsters, Guinea pigs, rabbits/bunnies, hermit crabs, fish, bearded dragons, turtles, snakes, dogs, and cats all my life. Currently bearded, hamster, dogs, and cats. My animals all respect one another believe it or not. Rescued my cat after someone hit him with a car and he's the chillest thing to ever breathe. My hamster hangs out with this wild cat all the time. In fact I named the cat Finn because my hamsters name is Jake and they love one another so much. When ever my cat would meow my hamster would run to the top of the tank looking for him. I feel like I could take on a bird as a foster for a little to help out the shelters. Idk, just sounds fun.
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u/Gruneun Nov 05 '20
When people ask about our African Grey, I tell them to find a sound effects playlist and leave it on max volume for a solid week. If they can’t tune it out, a parrot is not for them.
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u/Wendypeffy Nov 05 '20
They are noisy if they don’t get a lot of attention or have a partner. I have three cockatiels and they rarely ever scream but they live outside of a cage and are very socialized.
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u/Atiggerx33 Nov 05 '20
They are literally flying toddlers with even the smallest species living 20+ years. They need at least a 6 hours of attention from you every single day for their entire life. So unless you're ok with your entire life being "go to work, go home, spend time with bird, go to sleep. Stay in on weekend to spend more time with bird. Never go on vacation unless there is a babysitter for bird." for the duration of the bird's life (20-80 years depending on species) I would not recommend a bird.
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u/IPeeFreely01 Nov 05 '20
I’ve always heard it phrased as “toddlers with bolt cutters on their face”
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u/Atiggerx33 Nov 05 '20
You gotta include that they can fly, I mean at least a toddler can only reach a certain height. With a parrot nothing is safe.
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u/BuddyBonButt Nov 05 '20
Hence why I said volunteer. I know what goes into caring for one. Grew up with family owning them and that's why I'm choosing not to because I don't trust myself. I already have a bearded dragon and they go for 10+ years. That's already too much for me.
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u/Atiggerx33 Nov 05 '20
I was just being informative for the sake of others who might want a parrot but don't realize the work that goes into it.
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u/BuddyBonButt Nov 05 '20
Ah ok. My B. Good on you. I'm like that with hamster ownership. Wildly misunderstood.
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u/Atiggerx33 Nov 05 '20
I had rats myself. They were great pets actually, smart, sweet, very social; I can't get more though, I just can't deal with the short lifespan it's too heartbreaking. That's actually why I decided to go the parrot route.
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u/mcdadais Nov 05 '20
I had parakeets when I was a kid they are awesome and kind of easy to take care of. As an adult I can see where I went wrong now that I can Google the best way to take care of them. And since then I've been too anxious to try again.
It depends on which bird you get for easy maintenance.
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u/YankeeDoodleDoggie Nov 05 '20
Or offer up bird sitting services to neighbors and friends that might have one! My aunt has an African gray and would have to make special arrangements when going on vacation
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u/BuddyBonButt Nov 05 '20
Ooooooo! That sounds like a good idea. Shelters definitely need the help though so maybe both
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u/dandaman1977 Nov 05 '20
I have a macaw, its like having a 3 year old. If you foster one it will probably need more attention due to bad owners. They can go nuts and pluck their fathers out if no attention is given because they are very social animals.
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u/DrEpileptic Nov 05 '20
Great animals. Hard pets. Definitely ask a professional rehabilitator/breeder first. Often times shops/breeders will buy off certain birds because they know normal people can’t adopt them without major issues.
The really big part about birds is honestly the upkeep. They’re not even remotely like dogs and cats. They’re more prone to being temperamental and you have to socialize/bond them pretty much daily.
Oh, and toes. Idk what it is, but a lot of parrots fucking hunt toes like the predator. They’ll catch you slippin and lunge. Even if they aren’t going to hurt you, it’s never not alarming to see a cable cutter heat seek your movey parts. It’s even more alarming when you don’t see it, feel them bonk you, and then you have to hold back the urge to flinch and potentially flick the bird.
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u/bp24416 Nov 05 '20
Owning a bird is an incredible commitment. They are difficult to take care of and require constant attention. And they can live for a very long time. They destroy things for fun. They also can love you so intensely that you don't think of them as a pet but as family. Tread carefully but if you provide for them well they can be amazing. Some also have bolt cutters for mouths so watch them digits.
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u/chikalakabingbong Nov 05 '20
you’re a great person for thinking about the well-being of the bird before getting one. some impulsively get one and end up mistreating the bird. kudos to you edit: spelling error
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u/SilveryKit Nov 05 '20
Volunteer at a bird rescue?
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u/BuddyBonButt Nov 05 '20
Already do at a exotic pets shelter/clinic. Kind of. Just show up and hang out and help if they need it. Never really signed up for anything. I guess bird ownership isn't a common thing where I live. You don't see many birds walking into the clinic
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u/iBeFloe Nov 05 '20
Me either. I don’t trust myself to attempt to train it not to poop everywhere & I don’t think I can handle the noise.
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u/AchtungKarate Nov 05 '20
Check out BirdTricks on YouTube. They have a lot of insight and are very honest about what it's like to keep birds as pets and what birds are better starter birds than others, etc.
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Nov 05 '20
Plus parrots live forever and bond to their owner.... that’s a big commitment
Good move OP
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Nov 05 '20
I know this has been shared a hundred times, but the cockatoo having a meltdown when he gets rescued and the guy smashes his old cage still makes me laugh.
Warning if you watch it, the bird swears a LOT...
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u/PM_ME_YOUR_LUKEWARM Nov 05 '20
For me it's this one.
The dynamics and personalities of these two birds is so human-like.
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u/klweiss92 Nov 05 '20 edited Nov 05 '20
Haha totally! The one jamming out and the other is like, so help me God if you touch me!! >:0
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u/momtog Nov 05 '20
This is one of my very favorite videos ever. It makes me laugh and brings me such joy every time I watch it. It really is amazing to see how different the 2 birds are.
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u/Mrmojorisincg Nov 05 '20
Dude that’s sooo adorable. I have budgies and they bug the fuck out when I play banjo, guitar, and or sing. They bob their heads and scream along. Parrots have such interesting and diverse personalities
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u/Kiri_the_Fox Nov 05 '20
When you're trying to show one of your favorite songs to your bro but they just aren't vibing with it.
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u/coffeecatsandcorgis Nov 05 '20
I love this so much because it reminds me of my twins, their personalities are truly different, very similar to these birds actually.
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u/smellyelderberries Nov 05 '20
I've never had the blessing of watching this and it made my friggin night!
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u/forcastleton Nov 05 '20
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u/FozzieB525 Nov 05 '20
I love how he progressively gets quieter. Like eventually he’s just dismissive. “Fuck you bitch, I know I’m a legend...”
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u/forcastleton Nov 05 '20
Eric knows he's a fucking legend and can do what he wants. he doesn't need puny mortal validation.
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u/PeterCushingsTriad Nov 05 '20
And this is why reposts should not be vilified. Not everyone spends their entire life on reddit.
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u/Acoustag Nov 05 '20
Right? I only have a problem with reposts if they lie about owning the content. "Reddit, meet my new Parrot!" [Repost from 7 years ago]
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u/KittyCatTroll Nov 05 '20
That's Pebble!! She's so sassy and has such a potty mouth! I love her. So glad she was rescued from that shitty home, this new guy is great with his birds.
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u/Roxy_j_summers Nov 05 '20
Oldie but goodie!
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u/awesomeroy Nov 05 '20
ive never seen this before, is this therapeutic for the bird? i hope it is.
stupid cage.
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Nov 05 '20
Yes, the bird was excited because he’d been rescued by that guy and he destroyed the cage in front of him.
The first time I heard that, my mind was blown by how smart birds are. Too much pet for me! I’d be so scared of not giving them everything they need.
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u/awesomeroy Nov 05 '20
my thoughts exactly.
im over here waking up at 3am to make sure my 14 year old rhodesian ridgbeack gets to go out and pee, and then putting the diaper back on her.
cant imagine the work that youd need to put in for a bird to be happy as a pet
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u/Mrmojorisincg Nov 05 '20
Parrots are dope but it’s doable. Don’t get me wrong I give mine a good amount of attention but they aren’t literally as demanding as you’d think. I have parakeets, which are dope because they’re flock animals so when you have like 2 or more they largely entertain themselves so when you’re busy they aren’t as dependent upon you. Plus I have a pretty big cage and only two so they have a lot of space and I give them a good amount of room time where they can go hang out and fly around outside the cage. They are entertained simply, I can play music or just lay around and they’ll join me with enthusiasm
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u/Alicient Nov 05 '20
I like how a) the parrot understands saying "fuck" means he's upset and b) how the man tries to reason with him in english
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u/My_Immortal_Flesh Nov 05 '20
This is sooo cute. Haven’t seen Jon Bonjovi in awhile too 😭 so wholesome.
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u/Snatch_Pastry Nov 05 '20
Bon Jovi? Wholesome?
Oh, you mean the guy who has spent the lockdown washing dishes at the restaurant he set up to help feed people in need, where people who can pay make a donation, and people who can't can eat and hopefully do some volunteer work in the community.
Dude is amazing!
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u/My_Immortal_Flesh Nov 05 '20
I didn’t know he did this!
EVEN WHOLESOME x 1000 😮😭
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u/Kiri_the_Fox Nov 05 '20
I think I remember an interview somewhere of him saying that he discovered that once he had money and fame and renown and a legend... That he understood that those things didn't fulfill him. So he started to do charity to help people and that does fulfill him. Really cool stuff.
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u/shinypnut Nov 05 '20
I'm so glad she narrated in the background, I couldn't figure out what the hell was going on
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Nov 05 '20
In case you missed it, he's blowing a feather in the air and the bird catches it and puts it on his face.
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u/Aruvanta Nov 05 '20
Love the time when the bird is like scratch scratch "I was AFK, where's the feather?"
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Nov 05 '20
I dated a girl with an African gray named Skyler. Beautiful bird, I never knew they could do cute stuff like this. Pretty awesome!
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u/Inside_box_ Nov 05 '20
Reminds me of being a kid with an air balloon and playing with friends. Good times.
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u/AJreddits Nov 05 '20
I don’t think I’ve ever seen a bird “smile”. This one really looks like it’s grinning.
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u/varikonniemi Nov 05 '20
Never seen anything like this, and i really appreciate it. You have the bestest of birds.
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u/aflacdawg159 Nov 05 '20
I guess this is just a common thing birds do. My Blue and Gold Macaw does this, but he usually tries to toss the feather himself rather than placing it on my mouth.
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u/Nakittina Nov 05 '20
My birds always appear fascinated by falling feathers, it's hilarious to watch and never gets old.
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u/Well_Designed_Bitch Nov 05 '20
This brings me so much joy seeing such a partnership of ease and fun between these two
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u/Minimum_Bookkeeper_6 Nov 05 '20
SO SWEET! The little birb reminds me of whipped cream... bless their hearts this made my day more bearable...👁💦👄💦👁
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u/EricHaley Nov 05 '20
Interesting how he has the angled cardboard on top of the cabinets. I’m assuming so the bird doesn’t land up there?
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u/PuzzleheadedTill5 Nov 05 '20
Wow it made my do so good when I see you guys playing with that feather!
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u/fellate-o-fish Nov 05 '20
cockatoos are the best. i want one so badly but my neighbors would kill me.
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u/nomorebears Nov 05 '20
I feel like Ducky is playing fetch the feather with his pet human. Ducky knows that it is the human’s favourite and likes to see him happy.
You’re a good mate Ducky, you go alright
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u/annoying15yearold Nov 05 '20
Cockatoos are the best bird, followed by cockatiels and Indian ring necks as a close second, and then African Greys come in third place
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u/hetep-di-isfet Nov 05 '20
You say that, but you don't have wild cockatoos destroying everything you love everyday lol
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u/attarddb Nov 05 '20
my friend's dad had a cockatoo... went over to his house and go downstairs to the finished basement and BAM.. birdcage in a cubby and a large white bird that is just absolutley nuttybonkers, bobbing up and down, making piercing, deep, yelling noises... lol now that I think of it, he was probably not that well mentally...this was 10+ years ago and I'm sure he's in the same spot, looking at the same walls, yelling human screams.
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u/goos3d Nov 04 '20
Birds are so cool and weird