Macaw Betty in Parakeet Cage 17 Years

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  • čas přidán 13. 08. 2009
  • PLEASE FORWARD KRIS CARPENTER'S STORY TO EVERYONE TO PROMOTE ANIMAL RESCUE. RESEARCH BEFORE GETTING ANY PET! Thanks to Kris & Kenny for rescuing an extremely bald and neglected macaw to become full feathered LOVELINESS! Kris also explains important facts about bird ownership and care. THANKS FOR EVERYONE'S EFFORTS IN ANIMAL RESCUE! TREAT YOUR PETS LIKE YOUR FAMILY BECAUSE THEY ARE YOUR FAMILY!
    With prayers and blessings,
    Linda Kershaw(Geronimo's bird mommy) & Kris Carpenter

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  • @MrMuscleBilly
    @MrMuscleBilly Před 9 lety +255

    Hearing this makes my blood boil. Poor bird. That asshole should spend 10 years in solitary in prison for animal abuse.

    • @steviechan139
      @steviechan139 Před 9 lety +20

      MrMuscleBilly
      Yeah! They should be stuffed in a small cage to see how it feels. >:(

    • @alinaamin7674
      @alinaamin7674 Před 9 lety +18

      No they should be stuck in a small 20 inch parakeet cage for 17 years

    • @steviechan139
      @steviechan139 Před 9 lety +9

      alina amin
      Hmmm...I think that may be a little too lenient. They should be stuffed in something smaller than that.

    • @alinaamin7674
      @alinaamin7674 Před 9 lety +4

      Stevie Chan yep your right the poor bird can't even close its beak correct

    • @barbaragrantham7642
      @barbaragrantham7642 Před 8 lety +10

      +MrMuscleBilly its sick, just sick

  • @peteduel1
    @peteduel1 Před 10 lety +98

    I went to a breeder and bought a Sun Conure. The breeder asked me if I wanted to take the sibling also because she knew she wasn't going to sell him, he had deformed legs. These poor birds didn't have any toys. Just food and water. It was a blessing because that little bird has the most awesome personality. Now they are happy and get a lot of attention. They are like my children.

    • @CassTheStinkyChicken
      @CassTheStinkyChicken Před 10 lety +14

      Glad you saved that little sibling, I'm sure he's a great pet and who knows what would have happened to him!

    • @Martins2012
      @Martins2012 Před 6 lety +2

      Rubita Thank you for saving the majestic sun conure :)

    • @ivnadragojevic5237
      @ivnadragojevic5237 Před 6 lety

      You are a good person

    • @jackystar5099
      @jackystar5099 Před 6 lety +1

      Have a sun conure and I love his personality. Glad to hear a good responsible person took him in.

  • @mozalootah8111
    @mozalootah8111 Před 9 lety +194

    The people responsible should be in jail. I'm so happy you found Betty. Poor thing

  • @coffeefish
    @coffeefish Před 10 lety +69

    Don't buy a pet unless you are dedicated, smart, and have deep pockets.

    • @yvonneost12
      @yvonneost12 Před 10 lety +8

      yep , very deep LOL

    • @rafalhussein2046
      @rafalhussein2046 Před 10 lety +11

      i dont have "deep pockets" but but i am fully dedicated, my cockatiel Rio has my full attention everyday, he has been fullfilling m life, I left him walk around my house when I wake up and let him go outside for atleast 4 hours a day, and then he sits on my shoulder until i see him drifting off, and i take him back to his cage. I do feed him i forgot to mention, i give him an hour break to eat and drink and rest then i take him out again.

    • @user-gg6lr2lc1v
      @user-gg6lr2lc1v Před 5 měsíci

      Adopt, n agree u u😊

    • @user-gg6lr2lc1v
      @user-gg6lr2lc1v Před 5 měsíci

      Thank u!❤❤ U saved Beautiful Betty's life! 😊😊😊😊

  • @joevatone333
    @joevatone333 Před 9 lety +112

    The world needs more people like you...thank you for caring for that beautiful animal.

    • @birdieperchy4501
      @birdieperchy4501 Před 9 lety +7

      joevatone333 Amen! And she's right about getting rescues. I have a rescue parakeet and she's WONDERFUL. She's actually in my lap watching youtube with me right now. She does have to stay in her cage when I'm not home because we have 2 resuce dogs as well. She loves people.

  • @MzClementine
    @MzClementine Před 6 lety +41

    Angels don’t always have wings. Bless all those involved in saving this bird.

  • @deannamartin6827
    @deannamartin6827 Před 8 lety +80

    those ppl had a lot of brass asking $200. Did they think they deserved a reward for poor treatment? Unbelievable!

    • @BJGvideos
      @BJGvideos Před 7 lety +10

      I'd have just taken her

    • @ryan3390
      @ryan3390 Před 6 lety +7

      DeAnna Martin I agree with you, It's a shame but thank god she was sold to someone who actually cares about the bird's well being and that wants to rehabilitate the bird and give her a good home for the remainder of her life. I would have paid 10 times that as quick as possible if need be just to rescue this poor bird.

    • @floydiandreamscapes5145
      @floydiandreamscapes5145 Před 3 lety

      Really. Should have told them they'd report them for cruelty to an animals if they refused to give it up.

  • @megandavidson4506
    @megandavidson4506 Před 8 lety +43

    My macaw is like my brother my dad got him when I was about 6 or 7. He annoys the crap out of me but I wouldn't trade him for the world. I was in tears listening to this story. bless you for rescuing her.

  • @PeekabooParrots
    @PeekabooParrots Před 15 lety +8

    excellent information and excellent work on Betty :D
    love Geronimo chatting in the background by the way, hahaha

  • @dierkrieger
    @dierkrieger Před 8 lety +11

    My wife bought a Gophin that was put in a small cage on the shelf for 10 years. She has grown all her feathers back and gets all the attention she could ever get. She has a large cage with an open door that we never close. People who do this to birds are horrible. Thanks for all of your hard work.

  • @juanchiles5340
    @juanchiles5340 Před 7 lety +9

    GOD bless you woman, this world need alot more people like you I have a scarlet macaw witch I take care of her like a queen and I have wanted to find her a companion, listening to you now makes me want to get one from a shelter.

  • @myncawzadecameron9974
    @myncawzadecameron9974 Před 8 lety +10

    We have a 31 year old umbrella cockatoo named dolly. For the first 20yrs of her life she was stuck in a dark room and lived in a cockatiel cage. When the owner had to move and couldn't take dolly with my fiancé's mother bought her and gave her the right cage and perch. Because of it she has arthritis in her feet and for a while didn't trust anyone, was afraid of showers, and hissed at anyone who got close. Now she's bonded to me and my fiancé and won't trust anyone else and loves showers to a point just so she can get dry with the dryer. She's very sweet and never bites. She's loud when she want attention but when either me or my fiancé is hurt of upset she will do anything to make us feel better she will even fly horribly to reach you. She doesn't speak words and knows how to fly short distances but we are glad to have her. She is like our child along with our two parakeets, two Cayuga ducks, and three Dominique chickens.

  • @philipjessop6559
    @philipjessop6559 Před 8 lety +10

    I have a rescue African grey that was in a 12" x 12" carry cage for 5 yrs . his droppings half filled the cage . the smell was eye watering. he was also bald. he also bit anything that came near him. It has been harder than bringing up 2 kids but he's sat on my shoulder now as I'm typing. he has a cage . It's called my house . he has his own cage as well but all he uses that for is when he wants time out from me. you did a first class job with betty. I can see that by the bond you have. she is a credit to you . it's easy to say I'm an animal lover and put a few penny's in the tin . forgetting the money the hours you have put in staggers the imagination I know how much time I put in with sammy. but he was in good health when compared with betty. Sometimes people see Sammy being
    nice and funny and say I want to get one . I always tell them No No No you want to look at a pretty bird go on the 'net do not tie yourselves down for the rest of your life with a 3/4 year old child with a bad case of ADHD because that is what they are. all they see is the good 1% not the damage not the cost not the constant worry. I was so glad you put that warning in your video. I'll say it again that beautiful bird is a credit to all the time and love you have put in she is worth every tear you have shed on her way back from hell. I hope things just keep getting better. thank you for a lovely video Phil & Sammy

  • @ScorpioMaurus83
    @ScorpioMaurus83 Před 8 lety +4

    This made me cry, just imagining what it was like to be squeezed in there for 17 YEARS. I've been rescuing and rehabbing birds of all sizes for 20 years but I've never had a case this bad.
    Thank you so much for all the incredibly hard work that was put in, I can't imagine the work put in to make her be able to trust people again.

  • @girlphoenix334
    @girlphoenix334 Před 7 lety +16

    I could be sick right now - these stories are so horrifying. I am so happy she was found by you and she is now having a happy, fulfilling life.

  • @dannoishere
    @dannoishere Před 8 lety +2

    Thank you for rescuing Betty. All my parrots ( I have 4 ) are all rescues. I agree with what you are saying 110%. My living room is dedicated to my parrots, also I spend most of my time in my living room. My most recent rescue is Buddy, an Umbrella Cockatoo. Like Betty, he was in a cage much to small for him, cage would be ok for a parakeet, or other small parrot. When I got him/her, I took Buddy straight to my Avain Vet, who gave Buddy a 50/50 chance of living. Severely underweight, malnourished. Had chewed his flight feathers off to the point some had bled. Also plucked a lot of chest feathers. I've had him for just over 2 weeks now, and he is improving. Eating a high protein food, with some meds. If anyone wants a parrot, TAKE GOOD CARE OF THEM !! Do not just get one for an ornament, they need lots of love, human interaction and more.

  • @staciemarkham3656
    @staciemarkham3656 Před 9 lety +11

    You are amazing for rescuing that beautiful baby. God bless you.

  • @sparky3434
    @sparky3434 Před 10 lety +10

    Wow her story almost made me cry!! You guys are the best for taking care of her!! She looks like a sweety pie... How can people do this? Makes me SO mad!

    • @Vohasiiv
      @Vohasiiv Před 10 lety +1

      Melanie Brock Thats how i feel. Those mean people arnt just mean, there EVIL!

  • @TheCrystalstarr
    @TheCrystalstarr Před 10 lety +2

    Good job she looks great you can see just how much trust she has for you its wonderful

  • @avaamin2826
    @avaamin2826 Před 8 lety +2

    You are truly an angel........God Bless You.....

  • @SkyBlu111
    @SkyBlu111 Před 7 lety +3

    Watching this video and hearing another story of neglect is just heart breaking .
    Some macaws just go through the worst of times and it's a miracle seeing them come around again .
    The bird has been through a lot but I'm sure it's a rewarding companion, thanking you guys for a real chance .

  • @nessar5104
    @nessar5104 Před 10 lety +13

    Thank goodness for people like you. That is beyond terrible and very sad. It was hard for me to listen to. It warms my heart just to see her outside sitting on your shoulder receiving love and care. :)

  • @parrotplayhouse
    @parrotplayhouse Před 11 lety

    I am so happy that you guys rescued Betty, she will now have the life she deserves. Parrots are no different then people, with emotions and feelings. Thank you for all you have done. And thank you for stopping by and visiting my rescued Moluccan named Esher. We send our love.

  • @annmariedeangelis
    @annmariedeangelis Před 10 lety +1

    Thank you Kris for doing this beautiful, sensitive and educational video. I pray that people watch, learn and do tons of research before considering whether they have the time, attention and financial resources to provide a loving and healthy environment for a rescue bird.

  • @fiercest_calm
    @fiercest_calm Před 7 lety +8

    OMG!!! You are a good soul!!! I'm so glad you saved her!! It makes me so angry that people don't just admit "hey this is too much for me".... and find a good home, instead of just sticking them in a closet. Breaks my heart!!

  • @birdscorner4874
    @birdscorner4874 Před 7 lety +26

    those people who closed her in the small cage are worse than monster

  • @lindav.3316
    @lindav.3316 Před 3 lety

    Betty is so beautiful! Bless you many, many times for rescuing her and giving her the wonderful life she should have. She looks very healthy and happy.

  • @angelslife416
    @angelslife416 Před 5 lety

    Hi bless your heart for rescueing her.i can't believe people would leave a beautiful maccaw in a small parakeet cage.thanks so much for rescueing her.she is so beautiful.yes avain rescues are the best.yes these are God's creatures.

  • @3075bridget
    @3075bridget Před 9 lety +5

    God bless you birdlady423 and the man who rescued Macaw Betty. God will hold us responsible for how we treat animals. The Golden Rule of "do unto others" also applies to all of our surrounding beings, human or not. Thank you for your willingness to do the right thing and for saving this helpless bird.

  • @MaxxsMummy
    @MaxxsMummy Před 7 lety +3

    I cried right through this video, I'm so glad Kenny found Betty - heaven knows how much longer the poor baby would have lasted without him & his TLC and then you too Kris. Thank you both for saving her. We have a rescue Amazon, it's early days (months) with him and he's extremely hard work but he is learning to trust me and now gives me kisses on my finger. My hands are covered in VERY deep scars too though. You're right, people see these beautiful birds and just buy them without a thought of the bird itself. Our son is going to inherit him from us when we die too!

  • @loveyourparrot_
    @loveyourparrot_ Před 6 lety +3

    Bless you for all of your love and bird education on healing Betty. I adopted my Catalina in a similiar situation, no perches. Cairo's legs were so week and it has taken 1.5 years with avian exercise and proper nutrition to get him strong again. Great video!

  • @bigmodaco
    @bigmodaco Před 12 lety

    you made me cry and Im a 36 year old 200 pound Federal correctional officer from NYC, who owns a green cheeked conure, he is like my son. God Bless you a million times over. i always say don't clip and don't confine..you are an angel and your Friend who rescued her..I am so Humbled right now..

  • @brandymilles4532
    @brandymilles4532 Před 7 lety +12

    God bless you and the work you do with these angels

    • @peggylee4262
      @peggylee4262 Před 7 lety

      informative...thank you....I am retired and a have a very spoiled Quaker..in a cockatoo cage...I call it a hotel...everyday I make sure I have time for him....at least 2 hours of kisses..peeka boo.....and words....he is a great pet.that if I had kids and a job I would not have time for....he is my 2 yearold for life. he screams if I go out of his sight in the house..yet when I leave thru the front door he is fine....birds are super sensitive and smart...thanks to her video..I will scout the Aviary resque for a Moluccan Cockatoo

  • @EmberJewels
    @EmberJewels Před 7 lety +4

    What a great thing you did for that bird!! It must have been so expensive doing all this. But how special you must feel knowing you saved this birds life. Congratulations to you, what a fantastic person.

  • @chihuahuabulldog
    @chihuahuabulldog Před 15 lety

    Chris, thank you so much for giving Betty a 'forever' HOME, with love, nutrition, and all that goes into a HOME! Thank you. She is truly beautiful.

  • @nuhn3208
    @nuhn3208 Před 10 lety

    Bless your friend and you for not only taking care of this poor abused girl, but for sharing her story and trying to educate people. Bird rescues are overwhelmed with birds because greedy breeders keep churning out birds to clueless owners who want them as a toy, not a companion, and have no idea what they are getting into. Thank you for what you are doing to help.

  • @TKTheHun
    @TKTheHun Před 10 lety +48

    Poor bird

  • @denisechapel1040
    @denisechapel1040 Před 8 lety +6

    I hope she is healthy and happy! I couldn't even listen to this whole story! Brakes my heart! 😁

  • @sodacoaster
    @sodacoaster Před 14 lety

    Betty is just beautiful. This story is a testament to what true love can do - and love is a verb. Love is STAYING with someone even when it's not easy or fun. To see Betty giving you love back - i know that just makes it all worthwhile. What a good girl!

  • @RangerDave505
    @RangerDave505 Před 14 lety

    As a bird owner, rescuer and lover, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for getting this message out!

  • @IthacaJason
    @IthacaJason Před 10 lety +3

    Rachel the Macaw says "Hi" to Betty. Thank you for sharing Betty's story, so sad and tragic. Her rehabilitation looks great.

  • @cherylstenger3815
    @cherylstenger3815 Před 9 lety +3

    What an amazing story. I'm surprised she's even alive. Thank you for rescuing her!

  • @SailingMissLoneStar
    @SailingMissLoneStar Před 8 lety

    This is a great video and public announcement. Thank you so much for taking the time for this wonderful animal. i am looking to find a macaw to add to our home:) We live on a boat and I have all of the time in the world. The only thing my future bird will need is a birdie passport!

  • @birdlady423
    @birdlady423  Před 15 lety

    Kris gives Betty a lovely blessed life.
    Thanks & blessings,
    Linda K

  • @Techition
    @Techition Před 10 lety +5

    They're a lot of work but damn they are worth every second of it. My little Lucia, a 4 year old sun conure, I did get from a pet shop and I bought her because I could tell she wouldn't make it without proper care. I then tracked down her breeder who had caused her crop burn, clipped her wings to the point where he flight feathers will never grow properly (he damaged the cuticle) and force weaned her and got the bastard shut down. The vet, when I got Lucia, told me it would be kinder to euthanize her because she would never survive and be able to eat with crop burn as bad as she had, and this was the vet I always went to who hated giving up on any bird. Needless to say he wasn't surprised when I said I was gonna try anyways. I hand fed her tiny bits very frequently to avoid her crops stretching, the mash had meds in it to help the burn heal and help protect her from infection.
    I went days on end without sleep to feed her small bits every hour while she healed and, after several months, she began eating on her own. Now at four years old, looking at her, no one can tell she was the one no one expected to survive. She's hyper, happy, loved mimicking my keyboard, talks up a storm, loves laying on her back and wrestling with my fingers and gives kisses all the time. She even does her own version of my "not feeling good" groan (I'm pretty sick myself, my baby birds are what keep me going and give me a reason to push on through my disease) and she's just so full of life now. Granted, she can't fill her crop at once like most birds, she eats a little at a time, lets that pass through her crop, eats a little more and pretty much grazes through the whole day, but she's healthy. She may never be able to fly properly due to the damage to the cuticles of her flight feathers but damn she tries, she can manage about ten feet for a safe (though not totally graceful) landing. And I tell everyone, that's my child, I don't care if she has feathers and a beak, I didn't give up on her and these hands of mine are what saved her, she's my daughter as far as I'm concerned.
    Lucia is one of three feathered babies in this house, there's her, a quaker parrot named Yamato who has some mental issues making him hard for most people to handle and hard for him to trust many, but he trusts me and runs right to me when he's scared so I'm the person who's gotta be there for him, which I'm fine with, and Cassy, an albino parakeet who is my fiance's little baby. So yes, we are one feather filled (And feathers all over thanks to everyone molting right now) family.

  • @Wasabi35209
    @Wasabi35209 Před 8 lety +5

    You are a real angel :)

  • @dglenn7087
    @dglenn7087 Před 10 lety

    I just don't understand how people can do this to ANY animal . What an inspiring story! So glad Betty is in a good home now! She's beautiful! I hope alot of people see this video. Thank you for a really heartwarming story!!!! Hugs from N.J.

  • @Reaperpilot2014
    @Reaperpilot2014 Před 12 lety

    God bless you for what you are doing. My wife and I have run a rescue out of home for 9 years, but you have inspired us to expand our efforts.

  • @PeekabooParrots
    @PeekabooParrots Před 15 lety +4

    3/3...CONT
    >>>you have already succeded in bringing this to a lot of people's attention. I hope you continue your quest to educate. Good work, Kris, Kenny & Linda....and geronimo & goliath :)
    END

  • @alexthekestrel4194
    @alexthekestrel4194 Před 8 lety +22

    Does that person even have a family? There is no way that more than 2 people in the same place have the dirty mind to enslave a beautiful animal like that. Me and millions of other people have the responsibility to own two birds, so why can't he even own one? How about this, Ugh i'm gonna arrest you for animal abuse, hey look there is a cell that's 2 feet wide and 5 feet tall, thats great get in there. Umm, looks like its lunchtime here's some birdseed and water. Wait, is that enough? nevermind, you'll live. You don't need to stand to live lets just make your feet unusable for a couple of years, oh yeah this is so tiring i'm just going to not take care of you and wait for somebody else to do it. PEOPLE THESE DAYS! ONE DAY YOU WILL EXPERIENCE PAIN, AND IT WON'T EVEN BE CLOSE TO THE PAIN THAT ANIMALS HAVE FELT!

    • @BJGvideos
      @BJGvideos Před 7 lety +6

      This is why people admire Batman and so on because there's a need for vigilante justice

  • @Riccothegreenpiedirn
    @Riccothegreenpiedirn Před 10 lety

    The world needs more people like yourself. What a happy ending for this bird. Your such an angel .

  • @CDA129
    @CDA129 Před 6 lety

    Thank you for this video. I have lived with parrots 41 of my 50 years on earth. Bless you for the rescue, and again for your message. Parrots do not make good pets. The pet trade is abhorred. You did a wonderful job.

  • @jeta3031
    @jeta3031 Před 10 lety +25

    i rescued my terrified rosella and hes adjusting, I cant find a bigger cage! the guy just keeps saying my cage is good enough but no, I want a bigger one so i let him outside of his cage everyday and he can go inside whenever he wants
    i knew no one else would have cared for him like they needed to so when my cousins girlfriend asked me i immidietly said yes because she couldn't keep him

    • @birdlady423
      @birdlady423  Před 10 lety +3

      check craigs list and look at thrift stores.

    • @AJJaslyn
      @AJJaslyn Před 10 lety +1

      birdlady423 Please make more videos.

    • @xxiamanoobxx9432
      @xxiamanoobxx9432 Před 9 lety

      Red Galaxy how many feet/inch? omg i can't believe I am responding from a year.. okay nvm LOL

    • @jeta3031
      @jeta3031 Před 9 lety +1

      well before i had to go back to america i built him aviary all to himself and he loved it, but sadly he passed while i was away ( i had someone looking after him)

    • @2degucitas
      @2degucitas Před 8 lety +2

      +Red Galaxy aww, sorry for that

  • @MrZenbin
    @MrZenbin Před 8 lety +4

    You are great.

  • @_sofie
    @_sofie Před 3 lety

    A true hero. Thank you for saving this beautiful innocent bird.

  • @TheAshley94544
    @TheAshley94544 Před 12 lety

    You are an angel for rescuing him, another angel. May God bless both of you.

  • @alexthekestrel4194
    @alexthekestrel4194 Před 8 lety +7

    I wonder how Betty is doing now.

  • @redplague3815
    @redplague3815 Před 9 lety +7

    Only thing I disagree with is "if you have a job" you don't need a bird? Lol I beg to differ.

  • @maryannhopkins7728
    @maryannhopkins7728 Před 9 lety

    Thank you so very much for caring and loving this beautiful girl and helping her have a good life. I have my Macaw for 25 years and could not imagine my life without him, although I truly wish that he was flying free and living somewhere in the jungle and had never set eyes on a human. But I love him and will do the best I can for him. Thanks again!

  • @EricBryan
    @EricBryan Před 13 lety

    bless that beautiful bird for going through 17 years of torture and still having love in her heart for people. great work bringing her back to life!

  • @robofthewest
    @robofthewest Před 9 lety +3

    This is what results with the commoditization of pets. Ignorant pet owners buy this "commodity" and if its not to their liking they return it, or they get tired of it and ignore it. If you don't have the commitment. get a pet rock. Kudos to people who take in abused and neglected birds.

  • @juliapersson2876
    @juliapersson2876 Před 9 lety +4

    Also ( my opinion) if you buy a bird dont clip their wings off! Put an aviator harness on them when ur outside. In sweden its illegal to clip wings. Birds are made to fly. You dont buy a dog and crush their hip-bone so they have to drag themself around cuz you dont want em to run, so dont do this to birds either. Im so glad Betty found you birdlady! :)

    • @Eightbyte
      @Eightbyte Před 7 lety +2

      Julia Persson clipped wings grow back each molt, my birds wings are clipped to avoid him flying too hight up into the ceiling fan, he's perfectly fine, he can still fly very well throughout my room. clipping a birds feathers is like clipping our fingernails or hair NOT as severe as crushing a dogs hip bone. the PROPER way to clip wing(feathers) still allows for flights but it makes it safer for them to fly in confined spaces (like houses)

    • @juliapersson2876
      @juliapersson2876 Před 7 lety +1

      Still its illegal in sweden wich has the best laws foranimal wellfair in the world. Because birds should fly and the best way to let them do than is to train and exersice untill ur bird is so polite to come to u when u call for them. Many here in sweden have free flying bird outdoors but that takes Alot of practice. Burdswith cut wing are in higher risk of leverdisese, hich bloodpressure, diabetes, lungproblems, lack of balance and so on cous they dont exersice their breastmuscle as needed. Birds with cutted wings oftenly dosnt reach the avrage lifespan of its species.Also more dangerous for cutted bird to escape predators like dogs n cats or children. But its good that u can compromise and just cut em half ways so they r still able to fly a little

    • @Eightbyte
      @Eightbyte Před 7 lety +1

      Julia Persson the way the birds feathers are cut still allowes for free flight, not all pet owners can immediately teach their bird recal (some are afraid of people or rescues who have become violent) or just new birds who are under stress, I do agree that in the long term bonding and free flight are better but my cockatiel is afraid of hands and I have yet been able to teach him free flight and bc he is a domestic cockatiel he cannot survive on his own so clipping his wings is the best practice for safety of many of the birds in similar situations. I do plan on having him flying on a harness once he gets used to it and I think its great that where u live they care so much for animals. So many pet owners had birds fly away just bc that's how their instinct are, in the wild the flock follows them so I'm not too sure how well they'd be able to relocate their "flock" without training, unless their flight feathers, not wings, but flight FEATHERS are trimmed they could fly miles and miles away as apposed to maybe a block or two maybe one mile. I cant speak for everyone but I clip his feathers bc at the moment there's nothing else i can do to insure his safety in my home with no predatory animals and no kids. If my bird Sam flew out the window he could probably fly abt a mile with his wings clipped, a mile is so easier to track a bird than 5+ miles

    • @Ms.Microcurie
      @Ms.Microcurie Před 6 lety +1

      Julia Persson I'm glad you've never had the experience of your pet parrot spontaneously freak out and fly directly into a window. ¬_¬
      P.s. My birds are flighted, but one is just extra skittish. I absolutely understand why some people recommend clipping.

    • @PhelanVelvel
      @PhelanVelvel Před 6 lety

      This perceived "necessity" to clip is a by-product of the poor way in which most people bring up their birds. Birds who learn how to fly at the age they would in the wild, who are allowed to explore and learn about obstacles in their environment like windows, do not need to be clipped. Likewise, a bird who is raised "properly" (appropriate mental and physical stimulation, social interaction, etc.) will not have the fear or aggression which often causes people to clip. Unfortunately, birds are often raised by breeders who clip them as babies and keep them in little boxes. I have raised birds and none of these things (terrified of hands, liable to fly into a window) occurs with them.

  • @cjame0966
    @cjame0966 Před 11 lety

    I'm against the commercial animal business, but I'm all for the animal rescue groups. Kudos to you for rescuing this parrot!

  • @sadiemckay8286
    @sadiemckay8286 Před 5 lety

    Betty looks happy and healthy because of you and her original rescuer. God bless you both🎆🎆and Betty too!🎇

  • @Sassafras30
    @Sassafras30 Před 8 lety +1

    What a lovely story. You are one of a kind and I hope you can continue for many years.

  • @billeybop
    @billeybop Před 6 lety

    People expect to take an animal and dispose of it when they get tired of the care they require! Birds take a lot of time and money!!! This lady is a special person and bless you!!!

  • @Shebumdevi
    @Shebumdevi Před 14 lety

    Everyone needs to see this video before bringing a companion bird in their life. Thank you so much for helping this beautiful baby.

  • @CRONetTV
    @CRONetTV Před 12 lety

    You have done something marvelous for this bird. I had for 23 years an Amaziona Aestiba and I do understand the care you need. Congratulations for your human sense. Claudio from Switzerland.

  • @radams36
    @radams36 Před 11 lety

    She seems like a real sweetheart - God bless.

  • @ppuffr
    @ppuffr Před 11 lety

    I also want to commend you and Kenny for the loving care that you have given this beautiful creature.

  • @albert7721
    @albert7721 Před 11 lety

    You have hearts of gold to have rescued Betty...

  • @absinthealice
    @absinthealice Před 10 lety

    Bless you for opening your home, heart and life to this beautiful baby girl. It takes very unique and special souls to cohabitate with rescue birds, as they all have their own personalities and problems. We're home to 20 rescues, 5 large, 15 from cockatiel down to parakeet. We understand the triumphs and setbacks nearly as well as anyone who's dedicated their lives to these beautiful and brilliant members of our family. Again, many blessings to you and yours!

  • @2degucitas
    @2degucitas Před 8 lety +1

    Thank you for rescuing this bird.

  • @birdlady423
    @birdlady423  Před 15 lety

    Thanks! I agree. I don't know how anyone could sleep while any animal was trapped in such a horrible way. Betty is now so lucky to have Kris to take care of her.
    Blessings,
    Linda K

  • @ptuvell
    @ptuvell Před 13 lety

    Thank you so much for spreading this message! It means so much to me. I volunteer with mickaboo parrot rescue and it breaks my heart when we have to turn away 100's of birds a month that want to come into our rescue because their owners bought them, and can no longer want to deal with them...Bravo! You are an amazing woman for taking in your birds and giving them such a good life!

  • @wanagi006
    @wanagi006 Před 11 lety

    Can't even finish watching.I had to stop @ 2:30. Love to Miss Betty, you are a Beautiful Girl! Thank you for saving this Sky Princess.

  • @nancygraham839
    @nancygraham839 Před 8 lety +2

    God Bless people like Chris who rescued Betty and her other birds...the world needs more people like her. It's a true story and I have rescue birds as do most of my birding friends. So listen and beware. Thank you!

  •  Před 14 lety

    Very nice what you do with these amazing birds, I live here in Brazil and the mistreatment of animals is very large, and traffic is unfortunately a very common thing, I congratulate you on your initiative to rescue animals who have suffered mistreatment of lifetime . Congratulations
    I loved the Miss Bety I have a macaw, he is wonderful and I love him very much if there were more people like you the world would be a better place to live.

  • @birdlady423
    @birdlady423  Před 14 lety

    Thank you! Kris did a great job telling the story of her macaw Betty, and she takes remarkable care of Betty now. She is Geronimo's bird nanny, and she spoils him rotten. She is my dear friend.
    Blessings from Linda & Geronimo

  • @darkfifi29
    @darkfifi29 Před 11 lety

    you are a wonderful woman, thankyou for all the good that you do to alleviate bird's suffering in the world

  • @tinahetankh4679
    @tinahetankh4679 Před 7 lety +2

    Bless you dear lady for what you've done, you are a saint and an angel ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @dianaahmed6618
    @dianaahmed6618 Před 11 lety

    its a very touching history of Betty... Thank you for taking care of this pretty girl... thanks for sugesting people get animal from the animal recued.

  • @MrCountesswyn1
    @MrCountesswyn1 Před 10 lety

    That lady is Amazing what she did for the Macaw .......she really loves birds and is genuine .many thanks for posting

  • @nickmichael5335
    @nickmichael5335 Před 6 lety

    Thank you for your kindness to this and your other birds.Your really are an Angel.
    God bless you Kris and Kenny.

  • @DianeDi
    @DianeDi Před 15 lety

    Very educational ! Thanks for posting. I've always believed that birds should not be caged - ever. You are a wonderful, dedicated and caring individual. This world needs more people such as yourself !

  • @TudorositiesbyMaureen
    @TudorositiesbyMaureen Před 13 lety

    Wow there should be more people in the world like you God bless you and Betty

  • @Bidyyy
    @Bidyyy Před 14 lety

    Hello Linda !!!!!
    Soooooo sad and sooooo wonderful you did to " BETTY " .
    We wish you all the best in the future !!!!!
    Million of stars
    nice greetings from Austria
    ERNEST & SARAH

  • @lindat5784
    @lindat5784 Před 9 lety +1

    thank you for your kindness to him

  • @verticalsmurf
    @verticalsmurf Před 15 lety

    I've done nothing.
    BLESS YOU for what you have done for this beautiful bird.

  • @jonquist9950
    @jonquist9950 Před 10 lety

    Thank you for doing what you do. I always wanted a bird & always want to rescue injured & abused animals but I don't have the time, patience or money to do it properly. So I'm glad there are people like you that can do it. Thank you.

  • @pattyinla
    @pattyinla Před 14 lety

    Im so happy Betty found you. God bless you for the work you do

  • @TarynBirdWoman
    @TarynBirdWoman Před 12 lety

    ....I have a bird rescue group in Australia and I will share this video with them and hopefully they will share it with their friends. Stories like Ms Betty's, and videos like these, are what we need to pass around and share with each other so that we can expose the immensely cruel world of making money out of animals. I agree with your message - if you must have a pet, please adopt one from a shelter and do not support the pet trade....blessings to you both and all your beautiful creatures XXX

  • @theonlymeaning
    @theonlymeaning Před 9 lety

    thank you so very much for the time on this message and your passion for this lovely parrot....what a story! What an amazing message you have given! THANK YOU!

  • @barbaramendelsohn3355
    @barbaramendelsohn3355 Před 8 lety +2

    Why, oh why, can't every human be as kind and compassionate as you are? Thank you so much for caring about these wonderful creatures!

  • @mombeee
    @mombeee Před 11 lety

    Hope Betty is doing great. We have an African Grey and a caique and love them dearly. You are so right about birds and how much love and care and attention they need. But what they give back is so amazing! You are terrific. Thank you for rescuing that poor bird.

  • @Ysidro5
    @Ysidro5 Před 11 lety

    Thank you for spending your money, time and love on this wonderful animal. I wish more people had your bird-heart.

  • @HotRedStilettos
    @HotRedStilettos Před 15 lety

    you are one compassionate woman. I wish there were more people like you. A life is a life, man or animal.

  • @michelledevon3960
    @michelledevon3960 Před 7 lety

    She's beautiful. Thank you for saving her. Your cockatoos are gorgeous. I love cockatoos. They are needy, Cuddly nuts! I have five parrots. They are my babies and my whole life. Literally, it's like drinking a daycare during the day. Thanks for doing all you do.

  • @ppuffr
    @ppuffr Před 11 lety

    I was in tears thinking about the terror that wonderful bird must have endured. I have a rescue Amazon who had a pretty good existence before she came into my life. My heart breaks when I go to the sanctuary nearby. Your video gives an excellent and thoughtful talk about why people who want a big bird because they are pretty, need to be counselled with the realities of careing for them. They are 2 year olds that never grow up. They will need you forever. PLEASE rescue these beauties.

  • @angelslife416
    @angelslife416 Před 5 lety

    Hi thanks so much for rescueing her heart.i can't believe people how they put this beautiful maccaw in a small cage.bless your heart for taking the beautiful maccaw.yes allways adopt parrots.yes they are God's creatures.thanks for saving her.I have a yellow nape Amazon parrot I got him as a baby I hand fed him 26 years ago.I will have him my whole life time.I grew up with birds my whole life time.have a blessed day