NOT ANOTHER UMBRELLA COCKATOO 😫 

Man I feel so bad for the animals that come from bad situations like this. Glad the new owners were there to help and seek your guidance. Kudos to all.

I work with an umbrella cockatoo at a shelter I volunteer at. His name is cloud, and he's my favorite because he's so, so sweet to everyone! His background is lousy as well, and he's made such a flying comeback from it, but never in a million years would I adopt an umbrella cockatoo. Like you said, there are very few people who can take care of them to the fullest.

You can tell he really considers his new owners as protection. That shows how loving they are to him.

The ending was hilarious! Poor guy. He just wants to cuddle with his human. What a sweet heart.

I gotta say it is so sweet to see a bird able to connect with a human after experiencing such abuse and neglect. He absolutely feels safe with and adores Shannon! Hopefully you’ll be able to aide in a breakthrough to train that sweet boy for his own benefit

We have a Male umbrella who was rescued about 5 years ago. He is super sweet. He was in a crappy situation as well. He screamed bloody murder all day every day. When we brought him home he was out of his cage the whole time we were there. He stopped screaming. These guys just want to be with people. They are so misunderstood. You guys are right not everyone can own these guys. Good luck to them trying to get him to be a happy member of the flock.

God bless Murphey's humans for taking him on! Rescue pets are challenging (and can be scary) enough, let alone a cockatoo. I hope they don't give up and wish them the best. Much respect ❤️❤️❤️

I am grateful you showed this. I have always been drawn to Cockatoos and have had experiences with multiple cockatoos. I don't have one because they live for 80 years and no one in my life shares the love of cockatoos. I saw this bird and immediately wanted to be in the room, helping. My brain understands this species...Macaws are foreign to me. Lol. However, I do get that cockatoos can be intimidating. Shannon and her family are awesome for reaching out and rescuing this bird. If I had any advice....patience, time, and build the bonds of trust. Let the cockatoo be safe in the cage but be as present in the home and with the people so it can observe you...observe your reactions to life and others. It will see you aren't the former owner. For awhile it will be in the mindset of 'waiting for the other shoe to drop'...but chose one thing and try it every day as interactive, do it the same way, regardless of outcome. It will work and once it realizes it is a partnership it will want more. :) best of luck

Total empathy and compassion for someone to rescue a bird. I've recently taken on two 15 year old Quakers who have never been trained. I appreciate their courage to show us how to move forward with rescues. Many Thanks 👍

This clinches it. Never a cockatoo for me. Bravo, Jaime!

I am proud of any animal owner trying to make things better for them. Bird parents have special souls. ❤️💜❤️

Can’t wait to see him have a follow up! ❤

You can really tell how much the owners love this bird.

“Take Shannon out” was really my first thought as soon as the video showed him cling to her. Sometimes, it’s easy to forget the basics :)

He is so floofing cute tho 😭

Wow, Good luck to this family and bird. I am the 3rd home for my umbrella- Frankie. He Loves everyone. His first family abandoned him when they moved, second family was great. My guy's diet is not the best yet, but he is non bitey. I can do just about anything with him, he accepts most people, loves interacting with them, especially kids. He loves all the other pets I have had, would often use one dog as his 'taxi'-payment was Frankie dropping treats from a table for the dog. He does a bit of talking and will sometimes call to me if I am out of the room. If anyone laughs, he will join right in. No, umbrellas are NOT for most folks, they are demanding and time consuming. You will be caring for this 'toddler' for 70 years. They are high maintenance. They can bite HARD. (I must admit my Quaker drew blood a few times when she was very old, so far Frankie has never bitten me.) The NOISE level they can reach is INSANE. It will make your ears ring, even if you are in another room. I love my bird. I love hearing him babble full stories to me. (He used to talk to 'grandma' on the phone for 10-15 minutes every time I called my mom.) I have learned to be even more patient and non-reactive as I deal with him. PLEASE, no matter how cute and adorable cuddly they seem, cockatoos are not an easy or good/correct pet for 99.9% of people. Or maybe I should say 99.9% of people will not make good cockatoo owners.

Thanks to the new people that are trying to help. Thanks to you both! You are making a difference in the world both the new owners and you and Dave as teachers. PS it is ok if these aren’t your fave birds. By far mine. Love these cuddly freaks.

I love umbrella cockatoos but I can see exactly why they are difficult pets to own. Their body language is hard to read and they get heightened really easily. I wouldn’t ever get one but I would love to meet one someday.

Dave: It's just a really damaged and confused cockatoo. Jamie: 🦖👹☠

Hi Birdtricks! I love all of your video’s & my heart goes out to Murphy & his Humans. I hope he’s enjoying his birdie-life by now. I was wondering-do you have a follow up video of him? Thank you so much for sharing and teaching. You guys rock! 💕❤️👍😘🕊

I've driven across the country multiple times to rescue Cockatoos. A cussing Moluccan now says nice things. It's all about the home.

'Just say nice things' Should be on a t shirt Also cracked me up...your honesty! No one cared thst you were scared!

I think that Murphy’s new parents are amazing people for not only taking him in to give him a better life but also for taking him to your master class to understand his behaviours. My pup is also a rescue, the not knowing what they’ve been through after they’ve become part of your family can become heart breaking. ❤❤❤

Ah man, that just hurts on a whole other level hearing about his background. Thankful for the people that have taken him in for another shot at life, and you guys for doing your best to help achieving that!

Bravo, Jamie! You did it! Cockatoos are a challenging kind of bird to keep period, and when you add in a complicated and traumatic history -- well, that's often where the "blood" from blood, sweat, and tears comes from. They are so smart, and it takes a good long time to establish communication that can be understood by both bird and owner. In the meantime, just getting safely through the day is an exhausting accomplishment. These birds did not ask to be in this situation, though, and like you said, Murphy's owners are some of the wonderful people in this world who are committed to changing at least his life for the better.

😆😂🤣 I never tire of watching Murphy! I hope he is doing well! 💞❤😘

I truly admire this cockatoo’s adoptive parents. They’ve got to be some of the most kind-hearted people in the world!! So are you Dave & Jamie!!!❤😊

Poor Murphy, they are wonderful for taking on such a damaged bird, umbrellas are challenging even when they had the best start.

I have a 10yo singing dancing Female umbrella who I lucked out with. She is a piece of cake, so chill and obedient. The worst she does is screech a little if you leave the room but only after she asks you “baby, what you doin?” A few times. Everything turns her on so I have to be strict and watchful with friends that dont know better and would love nothing more then to stroke her all over like she wants. If shes on the ground it doesn’t matter who you are she will step up 100%.

Well done ALL of you!! You managed to keep a super dicey situation chill and calm. Murphy may not have come out of the Master class a star student, but he wasn't harmed or traumatized. He was met where he was, which, for him, gotta be HUGE trust steps.

What a sweet bird. He could be much more distrusting and aggressive towards people, especially with what he's been through. It's wonderful he's getting a chance at a better life.

I am so grateful for the wonderful, beautiful souls out there who rescue these animals and those who help their rescuers learn the tools to be able to provide the best for these animals. Thank you for all that you do, and everyone else here who had made a positive difference in any animal's life 💚

You are 100% right on umbrella cockatoo, my mother was given one at random from a old time family friend 15 yrs ago and no one was ready for it. It takes a lot of time and ton of patience to handle and take of them. It loves my mother to death and hates every one and everything that is not her. It shows no fear of our dogs or cats but there is one thing that it fears and fears the most my tortoise lol

Great effort from the owners 👏🏻👏🏻 I have two rescued Umbrellas

I must’ve had an anomaly of an umbrella cockatoo 😂 he was the sweetest most loving non-aggressive cutest cockatoo ever ! I didn’t watch this entire video & I know this particular bird was abused but I’m just saying this to say that not all bird breeds are obviously the same ❤ happy to see these wonderful humans love & rescuer this poor baby ! … I’ll watch the rest of the video later 😊

Aww Jami, even though you are uncomfortable with cockatoos we learn so much from how to be afraid but not let it sabatoge training. Amazing commentary and disclaimer!

Murphy seems like a sweet boy really, well done to his new family for loving and caring for a traumatised bird. Could you try using like a leather arm gator or similar ? Like what falconry people use lol.

this was the funniest educational video I've seen!!

I was thinking of buying a cockatoo before I got my budgie I am very very VERY GLAD that i did the research 😃

Ok, I'm a minute in and already feeling tense an anxious with him coming out of that crate 🤣🙈 Your fears of umbrella cockatoos are completely understandable! I agree with you that people just shouldn't have them... It's so sad how many of them will be rehomed and obviously worse situations out there. I am surprised no one got bit while getting him out! And Dave was so brave to go over to get him off the floor... The moment he went on the floor I thought "good luck now! Better to just leave him or you'll get nailed!!" My parents have an umbrella, grew up with him, and he can be so unpredictable! He's much better now and really has always been a sweet bird... But I would never ever let him get close to my face, let alone run up to my shoulder no matter how great of a mood he appears to be in 🤣🤣😳 he can go from happy to instantly ornery at the speed of light! Not about to lose and ear or an eye. Cockatoos man. They will leave you traumatized 🤣🤣🤣🙃

Love the levity and patience while working through this!

One bird, one person and you state that all of them are bad? That's not fair. I love mine.

With my Quakers their answer for any interaction was screaming and biting. I first wore leather gloves to help with feeding and cage care. When they attacked the glove I was able to stop and let them see that biting did not give them what they wanted. We worked on finding high value treats. I switched to Bird Treats cold press pellets even though I can't weigh them yet. Each one has their favorite treat now.

Anyway, glad you're making videos again. I haven't seen one for a while and I do miss those. You do a great job

Awww bless you Murphy ❤ of course we love parrots to be intelligent and that means theu are affected emotionally and can be traumatised. Be proud Jamie that you were even in the room! You were the one to get him back in his cage! 🎉

I’m so glad they had the opportunity to go to you to get some much-needed help with this bird.

The best Masterclass video EVER! I hope there is a sequel!!! Great job Jaime!!!

I am truly sorry for all the bad things that had happened to Murphy, but this video was just hilarious 😂😂😂😂😂😂😁😁😁😁😁😁 thanks for sharing it!!!

Thank you to Murphy's family for all of their love and care of him!

Ahhh cockatoos, the only parrots who love swearing and love to tell you about their day...while swearing.

LOL. I am the same way with Macaws, they see right through my soul.

The way Murphy just scoots sideways to Shannon reminds me of how my little quaker will sidestep to her toy when she's being hormonal. It's adorable, yet also exasperating. No sweetie, do not do that and then give me those baby eyes-

You have done such a great job at overcoming your fear. You are amazing!

Awe this poor bird broke my heart. I feel so much for the owners. You can see the love from the girl, yet there is a fear. I dont have a bird now but have been super interested in one. I am thinking of volunterring somewhere so I can get some knowledge, which I obviously need. It has not discouraged me though. My hats off to you and the owners for taking time with this sweet scared soul. Thank you for loving these angels.

Omg I have volunteered at there parrot rescue!!!! I love Murphy

My umbrella cockatoo loves blueberries

The thumbnail for this video should've been a still of Jamie curled up in a ball. That was too cute- but on a serious note, thank you guys for sharing this. I imagine it is rare that you are unable to make some improvements with a student's bird, but I will say that the owners are wonderful people with beautiful hearts. Sending positive thoughts and energy their way, and I am sure in due time Murphy's diet can improve and hopefully set a precedence for more improvements in their bonds. Love you guys! Om

Would love to see a part 2 video about Murphy please. 🙏🏻

This was so helpful for me along with part 2. I recently adopted a 10 year old Goffins. Horrible seed only diet and only wants pet under the wings, beak, back and everywhere. Is extremely friendly if that is what you give him. Won’t go on a perch. Is a shoulder rusher. This video has helped tremendously on how to start. He is not interested in rewards at all. Working on transitioning his diet and hope to make progress once that has been successful.

His little face while he shimmies up over her feet is so cute and nervous. Poor little bb burb.

We adopted a 39yo Sulphur Crested Cockatoo that was a resort rescue 4 years ago. She only liked my husband and would bite me any time she could. After working for years with her she finally trusts me (and realized I give the best scritches😂) and I can finally hold her, give her love and it has been the best gift ever! It really hurts me to see people think cockatoos are so fun ! get them and realize how hard they are and give them up.

Having a goffins cockatoo whose previous owner used to smoke around her and caused nicotine poisoning which then led to plucking I know how hard it is trying to get a bird onto a better diet etc. The plucking has now started becoming habitual and we’re working on breaking that habit

Thank You for caring for that Cockatoo..God Bless

Love how everyone was trying to help this family with there new feathered pet.

I'm currently volunteering at a bird sanctuary and we have several cockatoos. Jamie I feel your angst! Yes, there are people who should never have any contact with animals or birds. We currently have a cockatoo that hisses at any human that comes within 5 feet of her "house"; she was rescued from a situation where she was kept in a box in a closet for 15 years!!! Another one was kept locked in their cage for almost 20 years and was jabbed at with a stick for the "fun" of it. We have a total of about 25 cockatoos and they all have bad behavior problems due to abuse. You definitely never turn your back on them!

Umbrella Cockatoos are as you said not for everyone ❤

Anytime someone says "I want a cockatoo" (and I hear it more often then I'd like) I respond with NO, you don't! They were my dream bird for many many years, and I ALMOST got a baby from a breeder, I had the money, and this little guy was snuggling me so sweetly.. but THANKFULLY I didn't have enough for a cage!!! 20 years later, I am so thankful I didn't get him. I would never own a big bird. I am NOT one of those humans. I try to talk everyone out of the idea of getting a big bird, but if they are truely interested, they should volunteer at a bird rescue, and see just how much they can handle. Fostering is a great way to see if a big bird is right for someone.

I am glad that you went for it anyway. Hope they kept returning.

I got an Umbrella Cockatoo more or less on a whim, with my only prior experience with birds having been with my wife’s Green Cheek Conures. It was a challenging thing to get used to his noise, and other quirks, but Umbrellas are now my absolute favorite bird. I love their personalities, and their attitudes. I now often spend time just interacting with any that come through a local area rescue facility. They most certainly aren’t for everyone. In fact, I would go so far as to say that they probably aren’t for most people. I can’t imagine my home without mine though. I absolutely love these birds. It is worth noting though, that due to our circumstances, there is almost always someone home at our house, and my Cockatoo gets nearly constant interaction. We also live in a fairly rural area and own our home. In an apartment, or with close neighbors there’s no way. Without the ability to spend a tremendous amount of time with them, there’s no way. They are a companion for just the right person/people.

Have to say that's the cutest one I have ever seeen!

I love them. The umbrella, mollucan and Triton are very smart. But yeah they are extreme high maintenance. I agree.

Murphy was the Master of that class!

Hes adorable lol.

You should watch Gotcha the Cockatoo or Rebecca Stout's cockatoo Onnie. They have done wonders with their birds. :)

That cage door move is hilarious. I had to pet sit for a bird that's constantly heightened by EVERYONE except his "Shannon", in this case, a guy named Mike. The bird got out while I was doing his water and it took me 30 minutes to convince him to get back into his cage...JUST like you did here.

Yes, this is a beautiful bird. This just cements my thoughts that these Cockatoo's SHOULD NOT be kept as pets. Sorry people. Been doing a lot of researching on what type of bird would be good for our home. These should be avoided. Not a hater. Just that it is so beautiful but it has emotions and feeling too which can be traumatized so easily that it isn't fair to the bird. My feelings are with BirdTricks on this one. It's sad.

They are working to create a better relationship with Murphy, and that is highly commendable.

You should have told Shannon to stand on the cage 🤣 maybe he would have followed her 😂🤣😂🤣😂

Absolutely hilarious

These parrots are awesome and very loving

I though all of you were so good with this Cockatoo. They can give me a fright by just flying overhead. The Umbrella Cockatoo is a very big bird. Kudos to his new owners to help him be happier in life.

Sounds like the Dutch shepherd/ Malinois of the bird world. A lot of people want them, but few can handle them

I have Tequila, his brother. I have had him at age of 7 months. Now he is 43. Tequila is a BlueFront Amazon. Very stubborn. Lots of practice and various rewards.

So cute. ❤❤❤❤

Actually, I am playing this video with Tequila watching. He is laughing when you laugh. When he is rude, I freeze the video, then play when he’s ready.

Embrace your 98% chicken Jamie, we love it 🤭😂

They're basically the chimpanzee of the parrots. Super intelligent, capable of being extremely loving but flipping to a state of dangerous aggression with a modicum of excitement.

Awe he's so cute

Awe he loves the little girl. ❤

Murphy is a sweetheart i can just feel💕 o poor baby😘

It would have been interesting to hear his history

Good peopld.. Then theres GREAT PEOPLE like YOU. Thank God theres people that love animals and truly do their best cor them.

It's wonderful Murphy has a loving home now.

The only thing that feels good in this video, is that the owners have chosen to get help from you. With your tools of knowledge, they can do it. But the WHOLE toolbox is needed!!

It seems like cockatoos can be difficult but it seems like they are stubborn. I am glad the bird found a good home and patient new owners for Murphy despite what he has been threw.

I've had umbrella cockatoo for over 25 years. No problem at all.

I LOVE ❤️ Umbrellas. I wish she lived near me, cause I’d love to try and work with Murphy. I’ve raised umbrellas, so I have no fear

🤣🤣🤣 Well done everyone 👏 👍

His walk is so cute tbh

🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤you guys rock! I have had cockatoo attack me when working with it.