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Yahoo
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Cockatoo Demanding To Be Let Out of Cage Like a Boss Is Cracking People Up
Cockatoo Demanding To Be Let Out of Cage Like a Boss Is Cracking People Up originally appeared on Parade Pets. As toddlers (and even older kids) know, dads are often the weak link when it comes to getting what they want. In a hilarious TikTok clip, Bentley the Cockatoo is channeling his inner 2-year-old as he demands to be released from a time-out. 'Bentley went on a time-out for biting,' his pet mamma said. 'He got mad and threw a temper tantrum like a toddler, but Dad succumbed.' What a boss! (Bentley, not Dad, sorry, Dad!) 'So stinkin' cute,' a fan noted. 'He wants what he wants and ain't afraid to tell you!' Of course, when your bird squawks 'I want out!' several times from his cage, anyone would find it impossible to say no to such an intelligent creature. (Even if they've gotten into trouble.) 🐶🐾🐾 'OMG so cute,' another fan wrote on TikTok, marveling at Bentley's speaking ability. 'He's a better communicator than me!' Bentley's dad is surely communicating that he's a softy, snuggling with his bird baby and truly enjoying some one-on-one time with his feathered friend, after Bentley's release from the cage. 'Can you believe she put me on time-out?' Bentley appears to whisper to his dad in the video clip. OMG, that's hilarious!The funny thing is that Cockatoos are often compared to toddlers and are known for their expressive personalities, which can include temper tantrums. So, aside from a little cage time to calm down, what are some other strategies a pet parent can try to get a Cockatoo on a more even keel?Experts recommend rewarding calm behavior with praise, treats, or attention. This can help your bird associate quietness with positive outcomes. They also suggest teaching your Cockatoo to perform an action (like a trick) incompatible with screaming. When your Cockatoo starts to scream, cue the incompatible behavior and reward success. Hopefully, Bentley learned his lesson after the time-out! Judging by how he's apparently manipulated his dad, though, we have a feeling Bentley's parents are going to have their hands full for years to come. You see, while toddlers grow out of the tantrum phase, Cockatoos typically don't! Good luck, Mom and Dad! Cockatoo Demanding To Be Let Out of Cage Like a Boss Is Cracking People Up first appeared on Parade Pets on Jul 20, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade Pets on Jul 20, 2025, where it first appeared. Solve the daily Crossword
CTV News
16-07-2025
- General
- CTV News
Backyard Fun Week: Tips for bird watching
Backyard Fun Week: Tips for bird watching Enjoy the beauty of birds in your own backyard. We show you how to set up and what you need.
CBC
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
The plight of the abandoned parrot: inside Greyhaven Exotic Bird Sanctuary
They're truly amazing animals, but they can also be not the easiest pet. They talk back. They're messy, and they might well outlive you. That's why every year, parrots are abandoned. And where do they end up? Radio-Canada's Alexandre Lamic takes us inside the Greyhaven Parrot refuge to meet some birds looking for a new home.
ABC News
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- ABC News
Brush my budgie: Buffon birds get buffed and oiled for big show
Budgie fanciers like Bruce Schuster from Cairns go to great lengths to get their birds glammed up for a competition from spritzing them with a shampoo solution to oiling their beaks and fluffing up their head feathers to create the desired bouffant hairdo.
