Getting Over My Bird Problem at Alveus Sanctuary | Lindsay Nikole

Learn more & support Alveus Sanctuary: https://www.alveussanctuary.org/ Watch live (24/7) on Twitch: https://m.twitch.tv/alveussanctuary?desktop-redirect=true Explore videos on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@alveussanctuary?si=x8nq1JLBuSwWBn4K Donate or get involved: https://www.alveussanctuary.org/donate 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. Oh! And I wrote a book, so definitely make sure to grab it—Epic Earth out now! Order Here: https://a.co/d/54fdZqI NEW MERCH - https://lindsaynikole.com/ #LindsayNikole #alveus #birds Don't miss a video! Subscribe NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@LindsayNikole?sub_confirmation=1 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. Follow Lindsay Nikole here: Order Lindsay’s new book: https://geni.us/EpicEarth?brid=yl-xFobehfULq0HItSrw1g Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindsay_nikole Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LindsayNikoleTheZoologist TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lindsaynikole Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/2IDSBorwoeXSD3r67kFTQH?si=Mb2Dg1fgRXWZQzfIzSqgmg&nd=1 Merch: https://www.lindsaynikole.com 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 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrc2iv2-G1FZ3VscM3zu2jg