Here's a better one: You could string it up and then refer to it as a good luck charm or something similar. There could be a publicity gimmick where you say that stroking the cockatiel's head brings good luck.
Charge visitation fees.
Make bank.
Arrr! Only th' Devil an' I know th' where'bouts o' me treasure, an' th' one o' us who lives th' longes' should take i' all.