Cockatoo on His ‘Best Behavior' Puts Himself to Bed at Grandma's House
Cockatoos are never on their best behavior. They seem to be incapable of minding their own business and doing what they're told to do. For a human, those would be some of the most annoying traits, but when it comes to Cockatoos, it's part of their charm!
One Cockatoo never behaves at home, and that's exactly the way his mom likes him. However, when he goes to Grandma's house, it's a completely different story. He knows that bad behavior won't fly, so he doesn't even try it:
@sir.bentley5 Why can't he do this at home for us . Always kicking and screaming around bed time #cockatoo#bird#pets#animals#cute
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Sir Bentley the Cockatoo knows who he needs to impress to get all the good seeds. His Grandma is kind and definitely sneaks him treats whenever she can, but the key to that is that Bentley has to be a good boy! That means:
- Going to bed on time.
- Not screeching his head off.
- Not tearing up Grandma's nice things.
- Not biting Grandma (that's a hard one).
He does not abide by these rules at home, even though they try to uphold them. Every time they bring him to Grandma's house, Bentley's parents get so jealous. He must save literally all of his good boy energy for when he's with Grandma.
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When he's at home, he likes to play a game with his parents. The game: get to their shoes, untie them, nibble on the laces... And then he goes in for a bite on the ankle. His mom recently managed to catch it on tape:
@sir.bentley5 I'm gonna get your feet! #cockatoo#birds#chase#run#pets
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I bet he doesn't do that to Grandma. All he does is make sure she feels loved and respected! That must be very nice for her.
Cockatoos Need Consistent Routines
Bentley's parents do everything they can to make sure he's a happy, healthy boy. They also have a consistent bedtime routine, but it never goes anywhere near as smoothly as it does at Grandma's house.
Cockatoos need to have bedtimes, and their bedtimes need to:
- Allow for a solid 12-14 hours of uninterrupted sleep.
- Be in a dark room.
- Be in a low-traffic area.
- Be the same every single night.
If a Cockatoo is getting inconsistent sleep or not enough sleep, they might become aggressive, restless, and even dangerous. Luckily, Bentley has his bedtime, even when he's not at Grandma's: it just takes longer!
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This story was originally published May 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM.