If you’re a mom of toddlers, you know that alone time isn’t something that you get very often. Sometimes having pets feels like having a toddler around, and this adorable cockatoo named Creampuff definitely acts like one!
Creampuff’s mom, TikToker wroodghareeb, shared a funny video of what it’s like to live with a free-roaming cockatoo. Mom says in the video’s caption, “She’s gonna find me anywhere and everywhere,” and she’s not wrong! Make sure your sound is on because the accompanying music is a perfect fit for what Creampuff is up (or down!) to!
@wroodghareeb She’s gonna find me anywhere and everywhere 😭 @Creampuff #fyp #parrot #parrotsoftiktok #wroodghareeb #creampuff
The timing of Creampuff peeking under the door and the song was perfection! Commenter @Rebekah thought so too, “LOL! Perfect timing!!”
Viewers loved the short clip and had a lot to say about it. @R said what Creampuff was thinking, “Hey come out..I found you!” @curvyrae14 added, “Her little bounce away like, ‘Yea I found youuuu!!!’ LOL!” @Marwa El Gowati pointed out, “The victory dance!!!”
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Cockatoos: Birds with Big Personalities
If you’ve watched videos of Creampuff or other cockatoos, you know that they can be pretty chatty. In fact, cockatoos are one of the Top 10 chattiest parrots around, though they don’t always have as big a vocabulary as some of the others. Cockatoos can naturally make several noises and mimic sounds that they hear regularly, and they love talking with their humans. Sometimes they make noise just to get your attention…they’re very entertaining to have around!
Cockatoos are also one of the most affectionate pets around. Another Pet Helpful article noted that cockatoos “thrive on the contact, love, and affection that they receive from their owners.” That explains why Creampuff was acting like a child – they all crave mom’s undivided attention!
Cockatoos are known to be playful, affectionate, and cuddly pets, and these are all things they need to live a healthy life. If you’re a family that is away a lot or would be leaving your cockatoo alone for long periods, this is probably not the pet for you. Make sure to do your research and talk to other people who have pet cockatoos to learn the pros and cons that come with them so you can decide whether you can meet their needs and if they’ll fit into your family’s lifestyle.
It’s also important to note that cockatoos can live anywhere from 40 to 80 years, depending on the species. Talk about a long-term pet and bestie!