Rescue Cockatoo ‘Guards' Little Brother From Mom Waking Him up Like a Literal Wingman
Everybody wants a guard dog. Guard dogs are awesome, whether you've got a big farm to protect or you're just looking for someone to help keep the ghosts away while you sleep. However, in 2026, maybe it's time to think outside the box?
One family went outside the box and into the cage: they got a Cockatoo! When they got him, they were not expecting that he'd take on the "guard dog" role... But as soon as he met his little brother, he simply could not help himself:
@mollsballs208 #angrybirds Molly can be a little protective of his boy even to momma. He wanted Blake all to himself! #funny#guarddog#fyp#cockatoo too funny
original sound - Molly
Despite the name, Molly the Cockatoo is indeed a boy. They rescued him two years ago from a local place, and in that time, he's definitely blended himself into his new family. Everybody loves him, and he tolerates everybody, but his brother is clearly his favorite.
Somebody in the comments pointed out that the fact that the boy is sleeping through all of this is proof that it's definitely not a one-time thing. Molly is literally standing on his mouth, and he hasn't even moved a muscle!
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When he's not in guard dog mode, Molly is a very sweet bird. He gets along very well with his mom when his brother isn't around! In fact, she literally cannot do anything without him being nosy (beaky?):
@mollsballs208 original sound - Molly
He probably thought she was making him a sweater! Sweaters for a bird are basically a big sock, but that's easy to make, and I bet he would love it. He really seems like a bird who loves everything!
Cockatoos Are Very Protective
When a Cockatoo finds their family, they're going to want to protect them. They'll even go to bat for their "spare humans," though in the moment, they're not always the kindest to them. Case in point, Molly pecking at mom!
Cockatoos can be so protective that it's actually a little bit of an issue at times. If a Cockatoo feels like they or someone they love is being threatened, they might:
- Scream.
- Bite.
- Flap their wings aggressively.
- Puff up.
Whenever possible, you should remove all possible threats or irritants as soon as you identify them. Prolonged exposure to things they don't like can lead to some adverse behaviors like feather plucking and loss of appetite. Luckily, Molly's anger was all in good fun!
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This story was originally published April 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM.