Cockatoo Acting Like ‘Possessed Demon Chicken’ Is Cracking Everyone Up

Cockatoo Acting Like ‘Possessed Demon Chicken’ Is Cracking Everyone Up originally appeared on Parade Pets.

Cockatoos are not easy birds to keep. Arguably, no birds are “easy,” but Cockatoos in particular are one of the toughest species to care for. They’re loud, demanding, a little scary, and downright dangerous if they’re not treated right.

On Saturday, July 19th, one Cockatoo showed off that they’re always crazy, even when treated like kings. When he got a little angry at his parents, he went full “possessed demon chicken” on them. It was truly a sight to behold:

Charlie Jr. the Cockatoo is one of my personal favorites. You literally never know what this guy is going to do next, but you can almost always guarantee that whatever it is is not going to be what you expected.

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Charlie is a 25-year-old rescue Cockatoo who lives with parents around his age. His mom was the one who really wanted him, but he’s decided that his dad is the one he loves most of all. It’s a little rude! Even still, mom adores him and puts up with his tantrums every single day.

For example, on this day, he decided that no one in the world was allowed to use the stairs. Trying to step on Charlie’s stairs resulted in possessed demon chicken-like squawking. Charlie is not afraid to bite, either: once, he bit right through mom’s designer bag.

They put up with it purely because of his moments of sweetness. When he’s sweet, there’s absolutely nothing better:

Charlie is pretty much a classic Cockatoo: they’re basically feathered Sour Patch Kids. Even if they’re well-loved and you take care of them, they’re going to have their moments. A Cockatoo having a tantrum does not mean you’re doing a bad job!

Making sure they have enough to eat, fresh water, and plenty of playtime can help lessen the likelihood of full-blown meltdowns. Even so, it won’t make them quiet! Cockatoos are loud when they’re happy, too.

Charlie definitely is. He’s lucky his parents adore him so!

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Cockatoo Acting Like ‘Possessed Demon Chicken’ Is Cracking Everyone Up first appeared on Parade Pets on Jul 23, 2025

This story was originally reported by Parade Pets on Jul 23, 2025, where it first appeared.