Gotcha the Moluccan Cockatoo.
Letty the African Grey.
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*i don't terrorize Gotcha with scary things to get a reaction out of him for social media views. It's important to teach/show them not to be afraid of everything that moves, makes noise, lights up, or looks different. There are correct ways and incorrect ways to introduce "scary" things. This is a correct way.*
Over the years Gotcha has overcome so many fears. I've encouraged him in calm and gentle ways not to be fearful of "silly things".
He was afraid of most everything when I brought him home.
It's important to help them see and to reassure them that objects and toys etc aren't going to harm them.
If we don't show them this then they will continue to live in constant fear of new and different things. That's no way to live!
You can see how quickly he went from POOFED and defensive to calm and relaxed. This is in part due to the work I've put in over the years but also my calm and relaxed demeanor. I would never introduce him to anything that will cause him harm, he trusts me and he's so brave!
I'm so proud of him, he's come such a long ways. This toy is a scary one! But he realizes very quickly that it isn't going to harm him .

Thanks for watching!

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If you are unable to adopt then please consider donating to a rescue/sanctuary that volunteers their time to help these animals in need.
I cannot stress enough how heartbreaking this sad truth is.... Too many people impulse buy parrots because of cute or funny traits they've seen in other birds. ❗No two parrots are alike...
A life stuck in a cage is cruel and so unfair to these magnificent beautiful creatures.
They deserve the absolute best!
So if you are interested in a parrot, please research, volunteer at a parrot rescue/sanctuary, KNOW what you're getting yourself into before you take on the work that comes with loving and homing a parrot.
Parrots are a LIFETIME commitment. They can live up to 80+ years!!
I've given up many many things to give my two parrots the best life they can possibly have! (Night out, gone on weekends, vacation time, a clean quiet house, extra money.. Etc.)
But to me it's all worth it, my parrots are my family and I love them like my children!
Please DO YOUR RESEARCH before adopting.
After all, we have our friends, our jobs, and our hobbies...
They only have us❗❗