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Video Kevin is constantly trying to eat things that seem much too big to swallow....

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So SWEET!!!!!!!
 

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Oh my goodness! I so much enjoyed those videos. Thank you! What a cool bird. This is the first time I've ever heard a toucan's sound. It's so adorable...so wild. And I had no idea they could be so mellow and tame. Aren't you afraid he'll swallow something he shouldn't or it'll get stuck on the way down? I've never seen a bird sallow whole large bites but I guess it's just easier to swallow whole with that beak. I love kevin!!
 

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Actually I have seen birds swallow whole bites....the wild birds here, doves, pigeons and mynahs.
 

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Oh my goodness! I so much enjoyed those videos. Thank you! What a cool bird. This is the first time I've ever heard a toucan's sound. It's so adorable...so wild. And I had no idea they could be so mellow and tame. Aren't you afraid he'll swallow something he shouldn't or it'll get stuck on the way down? I've never seen a bird sallow whole large bites but I guess it's just easier to swallow whole with that beak. I love kevin!!
Yes at first we were very careful to cut his fruit into small pieces because we thought he would have trouble swallowing anything too large. But then he managed to prove us wrong in the SCARIEST way by swallowing a large foam earplug whole! We were freaking out and halfway to the emergency vet when he just coughed it up all of a sudden like nothing was wrong. :eek: Since then we've noticed he will regurgitate difficult food and "chew" it over and over until it goes down lol.
 
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So interesting! He's beautiful!
 

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Loved the videos, Kevin is adorable!! :heart:

 

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I always enjoy seeing videos and photos of Kevin. He is "cool".
 

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Yes at first we were very careful to cut his fruit into small pieces because we thought he would have trouble swallowing anything too large. But then he managed to prove us wrong in the SCARIEST way by swallowing a large foam earplug whole! We were freaking out and halfway to the emergency vet when he just coughed it up all of a sudden like nothing was wrong. :eek: Since then we've noticed he will regurgitate difficult food and "chew" it over and over until it goes down lol.
Regurgitation talent!!!!
 

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Adorable.
 

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Oh man, video for the hubby to watch. He really likes toucans.
 

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I mean, where'd YOU find him?
I was blessed for sure.

As much as he loves watching the toucans, we won't be getting one. He thinks our zons are messy and once I explained what I heard about the eating habits of toucans....
 

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I loved lose vids! :dance1:

Kevin is so cool :batnana: I think because he's so different from parrots and... That beak! It's incredible! He must have some serious neck muscles! :)
 

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Do you have any videos of kevin taking a bath or shower? Playing?
 

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Do you have any videos of kevin taking a bath or shower? Playing?
If you scroll through this thread you can find a couple more videos of Kevin playing with one of his favorite toys as well as investigating a water bottle :D. He's still very young in both so I'll try to get some more recent ones soon.

Video - Playtime with Baby Kevin | Avian Avenue Parrot Forum

I actually can't find my best bath video which is a shame but since he takes one almost every day I figure I should just get another one of those too haha.

There is another one of him post-bath and preening though. In case you were ever wondering how awkward it is trying to preen yourself with a beak that's as long as your whole body :p.

 

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So cute. Funny with the parakeet in the back just watching kevin. So he gets along with the parakeet, huh? Is Kevin's beak softer than a parrots? It looks and sounds like it is.
 

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Yes for some reason he has befriended both of my parrotlets very well. Probably because he and Simon grew up together. You can tell he distinctly recognizes the parrotlets and accepts them as part of his "flock" because he will try and intimidate or attack everyone else, including the budgies. Both Simon and Julian think he's their "boyfriend" and wiggle dance for him all the time. :lol:It's a cute relationship.

His beak feels just like a parrot's! Just a little lighter.
 

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Yes for some reason he has befriended both of my parrotlets very well. Probably because he and Simon grew up together. You can tell he distinctly recognizes the parrotlets and accepts them as part of his "flock" because he will try and intimidate or attack everyone else, including the budgies. Both Simon and Julian think he's their "boyfriend" and wiggle dance for him all the time. :lol:It's a cute relationship.

His beak feels just like a parrot's! Just a little lighter.

Does Simon or Julian get jealous of the other when Kevin is giving the other attention? You should record Simon and Julian dancing!
 
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