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Getting Over My Bird Problem at Alveus Sanctuary | Lindsay Nikole

Lindsay Nikole

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A former self-described bird hater puts her fear to the ultimate test at Alveus Sanctuary, where founder Maya Higa walks her through a gauntlet of increasingly intimidating birds starting with Polly Pocket the fluffy silkie chicken and working up through finger-destroying macaws, mystery-solving crows, and finally the prehistoric nightmare fuel that is the emu. Along the way, Lindsay discovers that some birds are actually kind of cuddly, some can literally take your finger off, and absolutely none of them should be your housepet. Bonus detours include marmosets with attitude, wolf dogs with complicated love lives, a very lippy donkey named Jalapeño, and Winnie the Moo a red Angus cow who fundraises for her own upkeep via an automated grain dispenser.

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ABOUT LINDSAY NIKOLE
Join zoologist Lindsay Nikole for vivid stories about evolution, animal behavior, and the wonderfully weird life around (and before) us. Each video dives into creatures you’ve never met and facts you’ll never forget, blending science with humor, visuals, and memorable explanations. From viral mystery IDs and prehistoric deep dives to myth-busting and conservation context, this channel makes complex biology easy and exciting to understand.

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Chapters:
00:00 Lindsay's Bird Phobia
00:57 Welcome to Alveus Sanctuary
01:45 Level 1: Fluffy Chickens
04:11 Level 2: Dangerous Parrots
09:33 Level 3: Flying Crows
13:30 Non-Bird Residents "Palate Cleanser"
23:12 How Maya Built Alveus
25:08 Level 4: The Final Boss (Emus)
32:01 Did Lindsay Cure Her Fear?

Getting Over My Bird Problem at Alveus Sanctuary | Lindsay Nikole
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20 Comments

@vvirtualecho6938 7 months ago

The mix between maya trying to give the “these animals are not pets, they can hurt you, do not fuck with them” while also trying to comfort Lindsay that these birds are ok and she’s safe while Maya is there.

@katopia83 7 months ago

It's funny how they both make eachother look normal sized

@chenchoplayzz4875 7 months ago

Maya-"They can bite your finger off and destroy your house"
Tiko- 🙄💃👯‍♀️🪩

@transplantman 4 months ago

The fact that Maya did this tour almost word-for-word for Smosh but makes it sound fresh and spontaneous both times really speaks to her passion for educating people about these animals and how well she knows everything that goes on with the sanctuary.

@fignewt9192 7 months ago

healed through the sheer muppet power of stompys presence

@canonicallysus 7 months ago

“The bird is coming…..”
and it’s a fucking chicken 😭

@RKH0105 7 months ago

"You worked with big cats and had to split them up with fire extenguishers but you're afraid of birds?" Best line in the video by far. 10/10

@epida6970 6 months ago

I appreciate the editor's valiant attempt to make betty the chicken scary more scary with intense music

@laurachapple6795 7 months ago

Well done cuddling the actual velociraptor.

@Scot-p1v 7 months ago

Lindsay’s smile as the marmoset climbs on her hat: beautiful and heartwarming

@llsilvertail561 7 months ago

32:26 wheezing at Maya’s reaction to learning she worked with big cats

@jadefalcon001 6 months ago

When the Emu just flopped forward into that hug I think my heart melted. Absolutely adorable.

@narc0manic 7 months ago

"Seed disperser" is such a diplomatically funny way of saying "shits all over the place". 😂

@wyldmaenn6196 7 months ago

This is a generational crossover omg

@Jackalpup83 7 months ago

"would you like to hug this bird?"
"yeah."
me: actual tears of joy and excitement to see Lindsay cuddling with a huge scary dinosaur on the ground like it's a kitten.

@Some.Starboy 4 months ago

18:18 i watched the video the Alveus Sanctuary did with Smosh aswell and i really appreciate how she always asks "can you run?" like.... as someone with a disability that makes me pretty much look fine but i cant run, it means a lot that she is making sure and not putting anyone on the spot or anything.

@Narfwak 7 months ago

I can't remember a Stompy hug where he ever looked that relaxed and into it. 11/10 Stompy hug

@ellieplanit 7 months ago

“A lot of people have goose trauma”
Valid

@OhQueso10291 7 months ago

I remember when you were nervous about starting long form YouTube content. You've done nothing but kick ass, and I have a huge appreciation for how you just lay down the facts like they are. Long time fan, first time comment. Thank you for doing what you do.