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I have a cockatiel and she’s become my best friend. She bonded with me instantly, she loves to be pet and will sit with me for hours. She somehow knows when I’m sad and is there for me and she’s just the perfect lil birb
I am thinking of getting a cockateil, but I have read online that they produce more dander/feather dust than other birds. Would you say this is true? (I am allergic to dust)
I really want one, but I think my asthma and allergies may be an issue. I am allergic for litterally everything. Including my dog, but I only had to take pills first few months for him, after that my immune system got used to him? Just specifically him not other dogs lol. I think I may spend some time in a rescue or smth to try and see how allergic I will be for them.
I absolutely love my little peach face lovebird. I think that they are truly underrated. Selecting the right bird is quite the challenge, after lots of research i finally decided on a Quaker as my second bird. I will be picking him up soon. Very excited!
My peach face just turned 6 months old and he is the love of my life. He nips a bit but he also understands the reminder of "gentle, gentle" because I spent 2 months rewarding him with millet when he was gentle. He runs up my arm and kisses my cheek to avoid bedtime 😂😂😂
Green Winged Macaws and Mealy Amazons are known as gentle giants as well, but Amazons go through a very nippy bluffing period and Macaws have larger beaks. You can’t guarantee that your bird will never bite you. No matter how much they love you you could catch them on a bad day or they could bite you when spooked. A macaw bite could definitely send you to the ER whether it’s a gentle giant or not.
That and if you don't notice all the little things, it looks like you get bitten for no reason. But you actually pissed off the bird without knowing it... So yeah, we have to be careful at all times! :)
I got a yellow sided green cheek about 7 months ago. I love him! I take him with me whenever I can . He has his own little fan club at the nursing home my Mom is in. He starts hopping up and down as soon as we hit the driveway . As for talking, at home he never stops, but if he is out of the house he refuses to utter a word. He's 1 year old now and has about twenty words in his vocabulary .The first word he said was "okay", Then one day when I got home from work I said "Hi buddy, horw are you and he said "Okay, I want Nutraberry." clear as a bell. You could have knocked me over with a feather! Mostly he just yells "I'm a pretty bird " at the top of his lungs ! '
My first bird was a Blue and Gold Mccaw named Grover. My Gradma was living with us and bought him from a local pet shop, and then passed away about 6 month later and we were stuck with him. Grover is an absolutely wonderful bird and we will love him forever. He is about 10 years old now and we got him at 6 months ish. Since they can live between 50 to 100 years, he might just out live 2 or 3 generations of my family though. Pros: super friendly, never stops talking, says the funiest things with the funniest inflection and the funiest timings, mimics every animal sound on the TV perfectly, lifespan comparible to a human.... Con: Screeches like a pteradactyl, there are peanut shells in every corner of the house, scream for attention if he knows someone is awake and not in the room with him, a perpetual 2yo in the house for the rest of our lives, lifespan comparible to a human, screeches all through the phone call so I can't hear anything.... Quotes: Grover-"Grover want something..." Mom-"That wasn't very specific. What does Grover want?" Grover-"Grover want a peanut." The Roof Repair Guy-"Do you have a pteradactyl in there or something?" Two month leading up to Holloween: Mom-"Trick-or-treat...Trick-or-treat..." Grover-"....peanut?" On Holloween: all the kids- "Trick-or treat" Grover-"...(silence)" Day after Holloween- Grover- "Trick-or-treat...Trick-or-treat...Trick-or-treat...Trick-or-treat..." Now I am living on my own and just got a Parakeet that absolutely hates me. I miss my Blue and Gold BFF.
Parrots should NEVER have peanuts in the shell. There is something called an aflotoxin and we’re affected by them too but birds are small and delicate. It will kill them. All my peanuts are deshelled and roasted to kill that fungus. I know its not as fun to have them deshelled but it could save your birds life!!! Same for wild birds. Never give them shelled peanuts because little babies can choke on them and die.
Thank you for including the Pionus! When I was looking into getting a Pionus, I only found a few videos on them. After adopting my White Caped Pionus, they are definitely the species for me! My husband wants a second parrot so we are looking at the Bronze Wing or the Maximilian Pionus. I think the only other species I would look at outside of a Pionus would be a Caped Parrot because I love independence and personality!
I have a sun conure and she is the loudest bird I've ever heard. I grew up with an angry old Amazon that was in our family over 90 years. The Amazon was loud but nothing compared to a sun conure. The sun conures also tend to be jealous too. My bird screams extra loud anytime my daughter is in the room, bc she wants my full attention! This was a great and informative video. Just wanted to add my personal experience with a Sun Conure so anyone considering one will know certain types of those birds are a bit louder and more aggressive than others. I love my bird and will never re-home her, but many who buy sun conures don't realize how loud their little butts can be and they end up re-homed pretty quickly (which is no fun for a poor Lil bird). Thank you for the videos! Blessings 🖤
Thank you so much for this Soror! Omg suns are so gorgeous but I agree they are definitely loud lil butts! I appreciate the compliments, input, and experience!!! Thank you again and hope you have a good day
My friends sister had one. He hates me. And that type definitely goes over what I'm able to handle vocally. Couldn't even do a videochat with her. Had to mute her because my fk eardrums were beginning to tear lmao.
Awesome video! For starters, love how you give a lot of love to the budgies/parakeets/cockatiels. I've seen so many videos where people do not give the respect these little guys deserve. Just cause they're small doesn't mean they don't need lots of attention and love, and also time.outside their cage. I also love how you mention so many birds I've never really heard of, especially the pionus and Bourke parakeet. They're beautiful! And now I'm gonna keep an eye out for one when I get my first bird! Thank you so much!
Good evening BirbSquad! Hope you all enjoy this beginner parrots video! Definitely leave some of your fav bird species in the comments! Although these are my top 10 to recommend, there are many many more species out there to consider. So your input and experiences help out IMMENSELY! Thank you birbs and hoping each and every one of you have an awesome week :) **Hey birbs just found another birbtuber that I love that has some amazing vids on caiques if you're interested. She goes over more in detail on what its like living with them! Here is one in particular to watch **th-cam.com/video/g0Iv1iUFPn0/w-d-xo.html** ENJOY!! **
I currently have a Jardine parrot that is so cuddly. I have had friends that let me take care of their birds over vacations (4 of them) and instantly fell in love. My own little one is 8 now and I was actually considering a Pionus as another member. I love to see that you mentioned them since they are so cute.
Oh ok thank you!!!! I've been looking them up and they are such cute birds! Everything I've read so far is a lot of positives. Hopefully I get to see one soon.
I actually know a breeder of brown heads own one and handled lots of them, their personalities vary wildly from super sweet, skittish, attack bird, bipolar (like my Coco) same story for most poicephalus I'd say, red bellies, Senegal's, ruppels, Meyers, jardines, brown heads. Experience with all of those pois listed, some you can win over with calm kind perseverance, some will never like you.
Blue and gold macaws are generally mellow and sweet. I had one, but because she hated my first husband, I gave her back to the lady I was buying her from. Looking back, I should have kept the bird and given him back to his parents.
I love your recommendations Victoria! Like you've stated not everyone beginner has to get a finch or a budgie. Everyone has different maturity levels and capabilities and some beginners may be ready for a Meyers or caique. Good range for everyone to consider great video victoria! Have a good week to.
Exactly and thank you for agreeing Theresa! I see why people always say budgies and canaries for beginners out of fear of the bird ending up needing to be rehomed because it ends up being too much. But not everyone is like this and I feel like if more of us step and talk about pros and cons and also sharing our experiences it will help out a lot! But again, THANK YOU! :)
I have a lovebird and he’s the sweetest and the most loving thing you can imagine. Very very affectionate and cuddly - they’re basically babies with tiny wings. They can be territorial but all birds have very different personalities and not all lovebirds are aggressive or feisty whatsoever - it’s REALLY just a matter of how much attention you give them and how much effort you put into bonding with them. They’re one of the most loyal parrot species and they bond quickly with their human parent and definitely bond for life :) also make excellent family pets - my family loves him to pieces and so do I - couldn’t recommend them more. He’s always watching me and knows the second I leave the room and will start calling me - cutest little birds with big personalities :)
Steetyeets I have one. He’s 20 years old. He used to be kinda loud but honestly if you get him out the cage and play with him enough he’ll respect you. Just be careful of how much you give him as far as treats or petting or rubbing him. I found that sometimes if I rubbed mine or gave he treats frequently. He would make noise wanting more. But they are GREAT birds. Not nearly as Loud as other birds honestly. Hope this helped!
One more thing, Hyacinth Macaws are truly beautiful and I handled one in a bird store in San Diego. Loved it to pieces. Im 5'9" and was very thin back then so my wrists were small. Theyre really too big for your shoulder. the one i handled was very gentle, but didnt want to let me go. Im an experienced parrot handler but really wasnt prepared for the size and stubbornness of this hyacinth. I would get him back on his perch and before i could blink, his beak was around my wrist, completely. Step up on my left hand, then lets go of my wrist. This went on for several minutes. I was pretty embarrassed and im not comfortable disciplining a 5k bird thats not mine, if its even possible. I had to call for help because i needed to go. Just the size of them is impressive.
I wish I watched this before I got my IRN 2 days ago..... Im a first time bird owner and IRN are hard work! Especially when not tame. Great informative video.
I love Pionus. I will adopt a Maximillian sooner or later, and he is so chatty! He’s older, over 10, but I’ll get him to the vet soon. He got out yesterday where he was at, and he kept running around, saying “ hello Corusso”
I’m getting a pionus 😭❤️ they fit my life style and my personality. I used to think I wanted a Velcro bird but I took a step back and realized I don’t have the time or energy for that personality but the pionus babies are PERFECT for me ❤️
I’ve been researching budgies for a long time but recently I learned about the Bourke Parakeet. It seems like a better fit for me and I believe they have pretty similar requirements. I’ll do some research on them and when the time is right, I’ll buy one (I eventually would like to have two but I would like to get the first one bonded to me first)
Yes!!!!!!!!! I get mine from Avian Fashions. I've used the harness looking ones and then the kind with the bird diapers. Took mine a little bit of time to warm up to the idea of them. I used to let my birds fly around the house naked and wild so of course they didn't like the thought of something keeping them from doing so. But we are at a pretty good place with them now. Have you been looking for one or something?
Victoria Ryann Yeah, I know the Bourke’s poop a lot so I’ve been trying to figure out a way to contain it lol. I asked someone’s who owns Bourke’s about a flight suit diaper and they said they would probably get scared and die of shock :( I don’t know if this is true but if it is, I wouldn’t want to risk it. I also don’t know if what was said would apply to hand raised Bourke’s as well.
@@jacksonneomusic uhhhh what?!? I have never heard of such a thing lol yeah I don't mean to belittle that person's opinion but that is extreme. Obviously ask your vet above anything but seriously if you're smart about it and pay attention to your birds body language without shoving the darn thing on him the bird will be fine. Birds are fragile in many ways but also strong in many others. But yes good for you to be cautious. If you end up trying it out let me know how it goes!
I have been thinking about getting a new bird, considering a pionus and this video came up on my recommended, after watching this I have decided when I'm next able to, I'm defiantly getting a pionus!
My first birb was a Quaker. I loved her. She was gentle and playful, and she was very cuddly. She did have quite an attitude though 😂 But overall, if you do enough research, I think a Quaker would also be a great bird to add to this list.
Haha they definitely do! But you're right if we research and prepare ourselves Quakers are great. And really when it comes down to it any bird would be a great bird it just takes love, patience, and understanding.
I have a white capped pionus and a green cheek and they are so sweet. I was worried about how they'd do with my boyfriend's dog but they cuddle on the couch together. They also do pretty well with the cats who just kind of ignore them.
My true love is the Bourke's parakeet! I have two of them and they are the sweetest, most darling things. I don't recommend them for anyone who wants to snuggle with a bird because they don't like being touched, but they show their love in other ways. My boy is really friendly and can even talk a little bit (though his voice is nowhere near as clear as most parrots!). My female is more standoffish and doesn't like to step up but both of them love to hang around or even on me. They are kind of like cats in that respect; you have to let them decide they want to come to you, but when they do they will show you so much love! :D
I am researching getting another parrot. My last Sun Conure passed away in July and really missing having a birb :) I am right now looking at the Pionus and at the Eclectus. I know they are quite different so I am just trying to decide which would fit best in my life.
Hello! I have a couple of Opaline Red Rumped, typically nobody talks about these birds, I don't know why, They are gorgeous and cute! I also have a couple of budgies, love them
You know, I've been reading a lot of articles lately saying that the red rumped are becoming more and more popular! I think people are finally realizing they are so cutsie and fun ;) Thank you for your input!
Pionus are my absolute favorite birds! Best personality’s and 💯 underrated. They are super hard to find. I’ve noticed most people that have them would rather give up a child before their pionus 😂 my dream bird is a Bronze wing pionus.
This video is super helpful thank you! I want a Pionus so bad I've been studying on about them and decided I want the dusky pionus. I didn't know that they're hard to find I tried to look for one in bird mart of 2018, but never found one now I know why lol.
Thank you!!!!! Oh yes Pionus' are great! I have a couple species in mind that I prefer over others but omg they are all awesome! Duskys are so cute great choice. Hope you are able to find one...goooood luck! haha
I'm a new bird owner and I have 2 budgies who refuse to be tamed and essentially hate me (I've had them 5 months), and a lovebird who is the absolute love of my life. He's 6 months old, I visited him before he was weaned and brought him home about 4 months ago, and he is absolutely a sweetheart who always makes me laugh.
My GCC is so sweet, silly, and smart. She has such a wonderful personality and gets along with everyone. She can be sassy, but that’s part of having a big bird personality in a small birdie body. I love her to bits, especially when she dances ☘️❤️
I spent many childhood years with companion birds. Budgies to start with. When I was 13, my father gifted a cockatiel to my mother, but the bird took a dislike to her and bonded to me out of the blue. I've been pining for the companionship of a bird again. A pair of gorgeous rose breasted cockatoo brothers almost conned me into bringing them home by being so cute and sweet. I started researching and concluded I don't have the space to properly accommodate them not to mention they can get crazy loud for apartment life. Now, thanks to your video, I have a few other birds to look into. Barred parakeets have also caught my attention for being rather quiet little birds as well as something that is cute and funny. Also, from what I understand they are a little hardier than some which could be good in the Swedish climate.
pretty lovely lady and lots of good advice...im trying to decide which bird to get next....over the years ive had budgies, cockatiels canaries..have found cockatiels to be vicious. I had a sun conure he was great but used to rip my earrings out and crunch them up. now i am with my husband and he has allergies, i need a bird that is low on dander/dust. i love your Quaker by the way
Yeah pionus seem like the perfect bird for most people, I was speaking to a breeder about her bronze wings Saturday, apparently they rarely breed these days as they're older birds, but they really are gorgeous, I couldn't have one anyway due to my current living arrangements, but one day!
After listening to you explain about the Pionus and Meyers, I'm considering getting of the two!! They sound EXACTLY like the type of bird I'd like. I want a bird I can bond with, y'know? That's why I'm getting one-- Now I have two wait two more years to move out and get my own :,,)
Hi, thanks for recommending my Bourke playlist! Great video! You forgot the awesome Linnie! I may be doing a similar video in the future. I hope this video helps potential bird owners to choose the right bird for them.
Hey girl! Omg I know 😂 I've had a couple people be like what about the linnies you forgot them!! So many to consider that's for sure. No prob thanks for doing those vids. Look forward to yours! It's interesting to hear other people's suggestions.
I agree pionus are the best! My Marley girl is the sweetest! She never bites, she could say Hello, is pretty quiet, she speaks early and late and gets along with everyone and our puppies.
I have a canary and he is the most tame bird i have ever owned, he loves attention and enjoys sitting on my shoulder and interacting with me much more than my other birds
I really appreciate your time and advice on this subject. I will be doing more research to help me decide on the right bird to adopt as a first time bird owner. I love the majority of animals/pets, because of physical issues I'm not sure if I should get another dog now that my little one has passed. And I don't want to deprive the dog of proper exercise and excitement of the outdoors because of my physical limits and home changes from house w/backyard to an apartment. So I can no longer just open the door and let the dog out on their own for as long as they like, so of all indoor pets I have yet to own and experience a bird, looking forward to the companionship. Thanks for the info/video, your birds are beautiful.
Aweee thats awesome! Pionus' are great :))) LOL I hope your Hahns starts showing more and more progress! I'm willing to bet you are doing great with him ;)
Thank you you've helped me heaps , I've been looking for my first bird the last few weeks and have seen many TH-cam videos on getting your first bird . Your video is very clear and informative ,you've gone over a wide range of different birds and their natures . Thanks for your input .
I LOVE them!! My fav would have to be the timnehs though. They are more social and calmer than the Congo's. So if I was to recommend one over the other to someone I'd pick timnehs. Especially for less experienced bird owners. Do you have a preference? Thanks for asking!
@@VictoriaRyann I don't have a preference at the moment but was thinking about getting a grey in the future, right now I have 2 budgies they're names are sky and kiwi and they're extremely active and playful but a little difficult to train lol
I love your necklace I've see you wear it in other vids but it looks good in this light! Your videos are always so entertaining that's why your the best!
Thank you Hillary! Nic got it for me for Christmas and I absolutely love it. I wear it almost everyday lol hes a keeper huh? ;) and thank you for saying this! Makes me feel like I'm doing something right lol
A really good larger bird is the Alexandrine parrot -- super loving with proper care, much less moody than the IRN. Linnies are also amazing first time birds. Birds to not get if you have zero experience: Cockatoos, Amazons, Macaws. Not for their personalities, but because they are such emotional creatures and people buy them on the spot without thinking or researching HOW MUCH WORK they take.
You're great! I'm so happy I found you! I miss my baby greencheek. He died Feb 25th. Pretty close to his 8th bday. I thought he was going to be my first and only parrot since they typically live 20/25-35 years. But I'm really enjoying you and Yoshi. And I'm thinking I'm getting ready to go look for a new green cheek. Do you happen to know anything about them and how they fit in w this whole covid19 thing? I'm not ready just yet but it seems like the virus isn't dying out so quickly. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
I agree about the pionus 100%! I've had my maximilian pionus parrot since February 1997. She'll be 25 years old in May. She is very lowkey and not easily excitable. She likes to play Simon Says with switching up different whistles where I have to repeat what she whistles. She only does this when I'm out of her visibility. She is independent. She makes natural 'jungle' calls. She loves showers. Pionus are not wild crazy playful. They don't like being on their backs like some parrots. They don't hand upside down from their cage. My pionus, Syd, is very deliberate when she plays with her toys. It is mostly chewing up wood to toothpicks. She loves 'foot toys' she can hold and chew. Pionus aren't really known for the ability to talk. They may learn a few words. Pionus parrots are prone to obesity. I feed my birds (I have a cockatiel too) a pelleted diet with nutriberries for treats. They get occasional people food. Syd has a great appetite. Syd doesn't chew on furniture or destructive to non-bird things. They have tremendous body language to make up for their words. All I have to do is point to her cage and she will go inside. All I have to do when I get mad is to give her the 'evil eyes'. This will trigger her to puff up like a blowfish to make herself bigger. She loves head scratches ut really doesn't like a lot of hands on contact. She is highly territorial of her cage. I have to wrap my hand with a 'birdie towel' to take her off the cage. She will bite. If she is away from her cage, it is never an issue to pick her up. She loves playing with toilet paper rolls. I unravel them so she won't get her head stuck in it. Birds have died that way. I would say the best parrot to 'graduate' to after budgies and cockatiels IS a pionus unless you have little kids. High-energy kids are a stressor since they are really laid back.
I’d like to get a blue Quaker parrot like your popples, basically they’re the closest I can get to a spix macaw without it being a spix macaw or as rare as one. The feather coloration is the most similar out of any parrot I saw, same thing with the size (yes they’re mini macaws.)
I don’t know if you’ll see this, but I have a question. I am a teacher (I teach high school) and I have been wanting to get a bird that would be both a class pet and a pet. Would this work? If so, are there any you would recommend? At school, it would be in my classroom with me all day, possibly have to spend some time in a cage, but not all day (just when we have class change). Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.
How good are parakeets and cockatiels in homes that are kept between 65 and 72 degrees with constant air movement? This is year round. I cannot tolerate heat or much humidity and since we live in the South East in NC it gets really hot and sticky. So my main room, my bedroom, is 66 degrees and has box fans running 24/7. I would love your input. Thanks.
Love my canaries for their songs. No you can't handle them but their songs are beautiful. Budgies and love birds are great. They can both be trained and love to be with you. Don't know why everyone wants the big birds but my budgie and lovebird are great, don't make a huge mess and are totally enjoyable. With birds you get back whatever you put your time into.
If you're wanting a good companion bird and don't mind noise, Sun Conures make wonderful companions. From my experience, they're not as nippy as GCCs and tend to be a one-person kind of bird bonding strongly with one person. That being said, they're so wonderful to have in your life and the noise is so worth having the bond.
I definitely agree w some of her points, I own a budgie (three yrs old) and a cockatiel (10 months old) and am planning on adopting a green cheek this fall. One thing she didn't manage to point out is how moody cockatiels can be, especially when they are younger. I have been told they grow out of it, and I hope that's accurate, as my cockatiel is definitely a very grumpy lil guy sometimes. He definitely has his days where he's better, but in comparison to my budgie, Brockie, he's pretty moody most of the time. Brockie on the other hand is super social, altogether a crazy lil bird and I love him to death. He's for sure a lot more comfortable than the tiel, Axel, which makes sense as he's been here longer than Axel. When Brockie was a baby he was definitely very timid and shy, but at ab age 2 he started to become very social and loud and crazy. Mainly Axel likes to chew on things, my chairs, my window sills, my doors, etc. he's still a growing boy and I pray he gets more comfortable, especially what with the new green cheek coming in just a few short months. Anyways, love your birds, they are so precious, you've done very well with them!
I just got a Bourke Parakeet about a month ago. They seem to take a long time to acclimate. Tomorrow I am getting a young dove and hopefully they will become friends. There's a website of a person who has a Bourke Parakeet along with three ringneck doves, and they get along fine.
Hi, you didn't comment on quakers? I really wanted a quaker but was told, they're loud and will bite hard, no matter how they're raised. Llease let me know what you think. I have a 5mnth senegal and 2 cockatiels x
Great video! My little White Cap Pionus is a rescue. He's 16 now (we've had him for 2 years) and he's the sweetest little chatterbox ever!!!! His voice is 'raspy' but you can make out everything he says. He likes to hang with you, must be where you are - but not a cuddly type. We also have a Quaker ( he was first) ... he's definitely in charge of the entire house LOL
Can I buy pionus and green cheeck parakeet together? Want buy them as little birds and let them rest/sleep in diffrent cages. It will work? Im really worry, bcs green one probably will be smaller and i dont want anyone hurt. Should i try with this two or buy only One?
I work from like 3 am...and usually get home for around 2.30 in the afternoon my wife has a cockatoo but hes all her lol...I love birds and was wondering what parrot you would recommend I'm looking for one that will sit on my shoulder like tickles and just basically to have fun with...x
amazing how much these prices have changed since 2019 when you did this. prices have pretty much doubled. it put a lot of options out of budget for me. :(
Hi! I've owned a couple of brown throated conures(Aratinga pertinax) when I was a teen and I loved their personalities so much! I thought them to talk too, which was a +. I would like to get one again, but it's kind of hard to find one here in The Netherlands. Would you say a GCC or Dusky would come close to a brown-throated conure's? personalito?
I know this is not relevant to the list but if you can’t handle the typical ones like what’s on this list I would recommend a chicken because if you socialize chicken from a young age, they are basically cats with wings and some of them even likes to be on your lap and being stroked and they’ll make sounds that are kind of like purring
My wife and I are getting a pair of baby green cheeks. Pineapple and rose crown mutations just next week. Any tips are welcome. Not first time bird owners. But we have only had budgies before
My moms caique is out to get me 😂 I was helping my brother with homework, and had my butt in front of her cage. She reached her foot out and grabbed me 😂 I pulled away and she started making laughing sounds at me 😂😂
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Hi I might get a cinnamon turquoise green cheek, do you have any name ideas besides yoshi or Kermit.
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I have a cockatiel and she’s become my best friend. She bonded with me instantly, she loves to be pet and will sit with me for hours. She somehow knows when I’m sad and is there for me and she’s just the perfect lil birb
Aweeee! I love reading peoples' experiences like these. Birds are the best :))
I am thinking of getting a cockateil, but I have read online that they produce more dander/feather dust than other birds. Would you say this is true? (I am allergic to dust)
a lot of people seem to say that cockatiels can understand their human's emotions
Could not agree more, my cockatiel is like my best friend!
I really want one, but I think my asthma and allergies may be an issue. I am allergic for litterally everything. Including my dog, but I only had to take pills first few months for him, after that my immune system got used to him? Just specifically him not other dogs lol. I think I may spend some time in a rescue or smth to try and see how allergic I will be for them.
I absolutely love my little peach face lovebird. I think that they are truly underrated. Selecting the right bird is quite the challenge, after lots of research i finally decided on a Quaker as my second bird. I will be picking him up soon. Very excited!
I adore the peach face lovebirds! So cute. Excited for you with a lil quaker! They are a lot of fun :))
I so wish I could have a Quaker! They are unfortunately banned in my state, as well as many others. :(
I would love a Quaker i don’t got the money sadly
My peach face just turned 6 months old and he is the love of my life. He nips a bit but he also understands the reminder of "gentle, gentle" because I spent 2 months rewarding him with millet when he was gentle. He runs up my arm and kisses my cheek to avoid bedtime 😂😂😂
I got 2 pair Green Quakers here in kerala in india. Very intelligent birds.
"Das expensive chicken" lmao. Perfection :)
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Green Winged Macaws and Mealy Amazons are known as gentle giants as well, but Amazons go through a very nippy bluffing period and Macaws have larger beaks. You can’t guarantee that your bird will never bite you. No matter how much they love you you could catch them on a bad day or they could bite you when spooked. A macaw bite could definitely send you to the ER whether it’s a gentle giant or not.
Exactly!!! Love this thank you! :)))
That and if you don't notice all the little things, it looks like you get bitten for no reason. But you actually pissed off the bird without knowing it... So yeah, we have to be careful at all times! :)
Just like a dog. No different. All of these animals are work. Birds are just adorable in a way its hard to describe.
I got a yellow sided green cheek about 7 months ago. I love him! I take him with me whenever I can . He has his own little fan club at the nursing home my Mom is in. He starts hopping up and down as soon as we hit the driveway . As for talking, at home he never stops, but if he is out of the house he refuses to utter a word. He's 1 year old now and has about twenty words in his vocabulary .The first word he said was "okay", Then one day when I got home from work I said "Hi buddy, horw are you and he said "Okay, I want Nutraberry." clear as a bell. You could have knocked me over with a feather! Mostly he just yells "I'm a pretty bird " at the top of his lungs !
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My first bird was a Blue and Gold Mccaw named Grover. My Gradma was living with us and bought him from a local pet shop, and then passed away about 6 month later and we were stuck with him. Grover is an absolutely wonderful bird and we will love him forever. He is about 10 years old now and we got him at 6 months ish. Since they can live between 50 to 100 years, he might just out live 2 or 3 generations of my family though.
Pros: super friendly, never stops talking, says the funiest things with the funniest inflection and the funiest timings, mimics every animal sound on the TV perfectly, lifespan comparible to a human....
Con: Screeches like a pteradactyl, there are peanut shells in every corner of the house, scream for attention if he knows someone is awake and not in the room with him, a perpetual 2yo in the house for the rest of our lives, lifespan comparible to a human, screeches all through the phone call so I can't hear anything....
Quotes:
Grover-"Grover want something..." Mom-"That wasn't very specific. What does Grover want?" Grover-"Grover want a peanut."
The Roof Repair Guy-"Do you have a pteradactyl in there or something?"
Two month leading up to Holloween: Mom-"Trick-or-treat...Trick-or-treat..." Grover-"....peanut?"
On Holloween: all the kids- "Trick-or treat" Grover-"...(silence)"
Day after Holloween- Grover- "Trick-or-treat...Trick-or-treat...Trick-or-treat...Trick-or-treat..."
Now I am living on my own and just got a Parakeet that absolutely hates me. I miss my Blue and Gold BFF.
Things ever get better with that parakeet?
@@Woodsnat No, she still hates everyone and everything.
Parrots should NEVER have peanuts in the shell. There is something called an aflotoxin and we’re affected by them too but birds are small and delicate. It will kill them. All my peanuts are deshelled and roasted to kill that fungus. I know its not as fun to have them deshelled but it could save your birds life!!! Same for wild birds. Never give them shelled peanuts because little babies can choke on them and die.
My budgie is so much fun! I really recommend them!
Thank you for including the Pionus! When I was looking into getting a Pionus, I only found a few videos on them. After adopting my White Caped Pionus, they are definitely the species for me! My husband wants a second parrot so we are looking at the Bronze Wing or the Maximilian Pionus. I think the only other species I would look at outside of a Pionus would be a Caped Parrot because I love independence and personality!
I would absolutely love a pionus. I would prefer a bronze wing but the only breeder in the US has closed the waitlist :(
I have a sun conure and she is the loudest bird I've ever heard. I grew up with an angry old Amazon that was in our family over 90 years. The Amazon was loud but nothing compared to a sun conure. The sun conures also tend to be jealous too. My bird screams extra loud anytime my daughter is in the room, bc she wants my full attention! This was a great and informative video. Just wanted to add my personal experience with a Sun Conure so anyone considering one will know certain types of those birds are a bit louder and more aggressive than others. I love my bird and will never re-home her, but many who buy sun conures don't realize how loud their little butts can be and they end up re-homed pretty quickly (which is no fun for a poor Lil bird). Thank you for the videos! Blessings 🖤
Thank you so much for this Soror! Omg suns are so gorgeous but I agree they are definitely loud lil butts! I appreciate the compliments, input, and experience!!! Thank you again and hope you have a good day
My friends sister had one. He hates me. And that type definitely goes over what I'm able to handle vocally. Couldn't even do a videochat with her. Had to mute her because my fk eardrums were beginning to tear lmao.
I don't own a normal bird i have a redtail hawk although she is for falconry so she isn't really a pet but still birds are amazing
Dude that is sick!!!! Falconry is so interesting I would LOVE to be involved in it someday. You're a lucky guy and I totally agree they are amazing 😊
@@poorsillyboy um. Birds of prey will kill parrots
@@bigzsanimaladventures4781 and eat them lol
I adore the fact that this entire video was filmed with. . .a quaker butt. "That's what you get for no talk about ME, mummy!!!!"
Awesome video! For starters, love how you give a lot of love to the budgies/parakeets/cockatiels. I've seen so many videos where people do not give the respect these little guys deserve. Just cause they're small doesn't mean they don't need lots of attention and love, and also time.outside their cage.
I also love how you mention so many birds I've never really heard of, especially the pionus and Bourke parakeet. They're beautiful! And now I'm gonna keep an eye out for one when I get my first bird! Thank you so much!
Good evening BirbSquad! Hope you all enjoy this beginner parrots video! Definitely leave some of your fav bird species in the comments! Although these are my top 10 to recommend, there are many many more species out there to consider. So your input and experiences help out IMMENSELY! Thank you birbs and hoping each and every one of you have an awesome week :) **Hey birbs just found another birbtuber that I love that has some amazing vids on caiques if you're interested. She goes over more in detail on what its like living with them! Here is one in particular to watch **th-cam.com/video/g0Iv1iUFPn0/w-d-xo.html** ENJOY!! **
I'm a fan of the Rockin' Robin. Does that count?
BAHHAHAHAHAHAHA
I really enjoyed your video and have become a subscriber. Thanks for the info!
@XmenMagnetoAcolytes thank u for this!!
@@deekato3938 thank you Dee I really appreciate you saying this 😊 have a good weekend and happy Easter!!!!
I currently have a Jardine parrot that is so cuddly. I have had friends that let me take care of their birds over vacations (4 of them) and instantly fell in love. My own little one is 8 now and I was actually considering a Pionus as another member. I love to see that you mentioned them since they are so cute.
I recommend the Brown Headed Parrot. They're really sweet, gentle, small, and quiet.
Ohhh thank you Shasta! This is actually a species I'm not too familiar with... I'll look into them. Thanks for your input 😊
@@VictoriaRyann They're in the same family as Senegals Meyers and Cape Parrots. Poicephalus genus.
Oh ok thank you!!!! I've been looking them up and they are such cute birds! Everything I've read so far is a lot of positives. Hopefully I get to see one soon.
I actually know a breeder of brown heads own one and handled lots of them, their personalities vary wildly from super sweet, skittish, attack bird, bipolar (like my Coco) same story for most poicephalus I'd say, red bellies, Senegal's, ruppels, Meyers, jardines, brown heads. Experience with all of those pois listed, some you can win over with calm kind perseverance, some will never like you.
I saw one before, and they are so cute! Would definitely get one if I had the time
Blue and gold macaws are generally mellow and sweet. I had one, but because she hated my first husband, I gave her back to the lady I was buying her from.
Looking back, I should have kept the bird and given him back to his parents.
I love your recommendations Victoria! Like you've stated not everyone beginner has to get a finch or a budgie. Everyone has different maturity levels and capabilities and some beginners may be ready for a Meyers or caique. Good range for everyone to consider great video victoria! Have a good week to.
Exactly and thank you for agreeing Theresa! I see why people always say budgies and canaries for beginners out of fear of the bird ending up needing to be rehomed because it ends up being too much. But not everyone is like this and I feel like if more of us step and talk about pros and cons and also sharing our experiences it will help out a lot! But again, THANK YOU! :)
I have a lovebird and he’s the sweetest and the most loving thing you can imagine. Very very affectionate and cuddly - they’re basically babies with tiny wings. They can be territorial but all birds have very different personalities and not all lovebirds are aggressive or feisty whatsoever - it’s REALLY just a matter of how much attention you give them and how much effort you put into bonding with them. They’re one of the most loyal parrot species and they bond quickly with their human parent and definitely bond for life :) also make excellent family pets - my family loves him to pieces and so do I - couldn’t recommend them more. He’s always watching me and knows the second I leave the room and will start calling me - cutest little birds with big personalities :)
I have a green cheek conure a he is so smart and I've had him for one month and already taught him tricks and he says peekaboo. Best beginner Bird.
Awee thats awesome! I agree green cheeks are very smart and so much fun :)
are they loud?
Steetyeets I have one. He’s 20 years old. He used to be kinda loud but honestly if you get him out the cage and play with him enough he’ll respect you. Just be careful of how much you give him as far as treats or petting or rubbing him. I found that sometimes if I rubbed mine or gave he treats frequently. He would make noise wanting more. But they are GREAT birds. Not nearly as Loud as other birds honestly. Hope this helped!
@@2sef865 No not green cheeks
I am in 8th grade, I love to go outside, do you think that would be a good bird for me? I don't want a budgie because I feel like they are too fragile
So glad you listed doves!! I have one and she is an absolute angel
Awee yay! I'm so glad you're happy with yours. I bet shes beautiful :)
Just got two Lineoated Parakeets. They're brothers, and best friends. They're getting used to me, it's going well, and I love them
One more thing, Hyacinth Macaws are truly beautiful and I handled one in a bird store in San Diego. Loved it to pieces. Im 5'9" and was very thin back then so my wrists were small. Theyre really too big for your shoulder. the one i handled was very gentle, but didnt want to let me go. Im an experienced parrot handler but really wasnt prepared for the size and stubbornness of this hyacinth. I would get him back on his perch and before i could blink, his beak was around my wrist, completely. Step up on my left hand, then lets go of my wrist. This went on for several minutes. I was pretty embarrassed and im not comfortable disciplining a 5k bird thats not mine, if its even possible. I had to call for help because i needed to go. Just the size of them is impressive.
I wish I watched this before I got my IRN 2 days ago..... Im a first time bird owner and IRN are hard work! Especially when not tame. Great informative video.
Shumi Aktar does IRN mean Indian ring neck?
@@brooklynm1799 Yes
I love Pionus. I will adopt a Maximillian sooner or later, and he is so chatty! He’s older, over 10, but I’ll get him to the vet soon. He got out yesterday where he was at, and he kept running around, saying “ hello Corusso”
I’m getting a pionus 😭❤️ they fit my life style and my personality. I used to think I wanted a Velcro bird but I took a step back and realized I don’t have the time or energy for that personality but the pionus babies are PERFECT for me ❤️
Oh you're kidding!!! What species of pionus? They are all so beautiful and great companions. Excited for you :)))
Me too!! I love how they're more independent and really chill birds
I have been researching birds and I think you're right about the Pionus Parrots, they sound perfect for a newbie.
I’ve been researching budgies for a long time but recently I learned about the Bourke Parakeet. It seems like a better fit for me and I believe they have pretty similar requirements. I’ll do some research on them and when the time is right, I’ll buy one (I eventually would like to have two but I would like to get the first one bonded to me first)
Ahhhh good choice!! Both are great but glad you are finding the one that suits your lifestyle better. You're awesome good luck with everything!!!
Victoria Ryann Thanks! Also, do you know much about flight suits?
Yes!!!!!!!!! I get mine from Avian Fashions. I've used the harness looking ones and then the kind with the bird diapers. Took mine a little bit of time to warm up to the idea of them. I used to let my birds fly around the house naked and wild so of course they didn't like the thought of something keeping them from doing so. But we are at a pretty good place with them now. Have you been looking for one or something?
Victoria Ryann Yeah, I know the Bourke’s poop a lot so I’ve been trying to figure out a way to contain it lol. I asked someone’s who owns Bourke’s about a flight suit diaper and they said they would probably get scared and die of shock :( I don’t know if this is true but if it is, I wouldn’t want to risk it. I also don’t know if what was said would apply to hand raised Bourke’s as well.
@@jacksonneomusic uhhhh what?!? I have never heard of such a thing lol yeah I don't mean to belittle that person's opinion but that is extreme. Obviously ask your vet above anything but seriously if you're smart about it and pay attention to your birds body language without shoving the darn thing on him the bird will be fine. Birds are fragile in many ways but also strong in many others. But yes good for you to be cautious. If you end up trying it out let me know how it goes!
I have been thinking about getting a new bird, considering a pionus and this video came up on my recommended, after watching this I have decided when I'm next able to, I'm defiantly getting a pionus!
I have a yellow sidded green cheek named Yoshi too who is also 3 hahah Love him to pieces!!
Haha omg that is so cool! What are the chances of that actually happening? LOL
After watching this video over 5 times, I’m going to adopt a caique! I’m sooo excited, thanks so much for the awesome parrot videos!☺️🧡🤍💚
My first birb was a Quaker. I loved her. She was gentle and playful, and she was very cuddly. She did have quite an attitude though 😂 But overall, if you do enough research, I think a Quaker would also be a great bird to add to this list.
Haha they definitely do! But you're right if we research and prepare ourselves Quakers are great. And really when it comes down to it any bird would be a great bird it just takes love, patience, and understanding.
I have a white capped pionus and a green cheek and they are so sweet. I was worried about how they'd do with my boyfriend's dog but they cuddle on the couch together. They also do pretty well with the cats who just kind of ignore them.
I have a white faced cockatiel. He just turned 6 months old. He has brought so much joy to my life. He's sweet and affectionate.
My true love is the Bourke's parakeet! I have two of them and they are the sweetest, most darling things. I don't recommend them for anyone who wants to snuggle with a bird because they don't like being touched, but they show their love in other ways. My boy is really friendly and can even talk a little bit (though his voice is nowhere near as clear as most parrots!). My female is more standoffish and doesn't like to step up but both of them love to hang around or even on me. They are kind of like cats in that respect; you have to let them decide they want to come to you, but when they do they will show you so much love! :D
Meyers Parrot
Golden Conure
Edit: But Linnies are 😍
Love these! Thank you for your input. I agree linnies are adorbs.
Fell in love with you as soon as I clicked on this
I am researching getting another parrot. My last Sun Conure passed away in July and really missing having a birb :) I am right now looking at the Pionus and at the Eclectus. I know they are quite different so I am just trying to decide which would fit best in my life.
I'm a 1st time bird owner, I have 3 gouldian finches and I love them so much and their personalities!! ❤ I really want a green cheek conure someday 🙂
I’ve only had my pompom(a rosy bourke) for 3 days and she’s bonded already! She is just so sweet and beautiful, she’s lovely!!
Hello! I have a couple of Opaline Red Rumped, typically nobody talks about these birds, I don't know why, They are gorgeous and cute! I also have a couple of budgies, love them
You know, I've been reading a lot of articles lately saying that the red rumped are becoming more and more popular! I think people are finally realizing they are so cutsie and fun ;) Thank you for your input!
Pionus are my absolute favorite birds! Best personality’s and 💯 underrated. They are super hard to find. I’ve noticed most people that have them would rather give up a child before their pionus 😂 my dream bird is a Bronze wing pionus.
What type of pionus would you recommend for a beginner
I have a white capped pionus and she is such a sweetheart I've had her for 17 years shes my baby
When budgies talk, they do it really well. I’m talking right up there with African grays and Amazons especially when it comes to clarity.
This video is super helpful thank you! I want a Pionus so bad I've been studying on about them and decided I want the dusky pionus. I didn't know that they're hard to find I tried to look for one in bird mart of 2018, but never found one now I know why lol.
Thank you!!!!! Oh yes Pionus' are great! I have a couple species in mind that I prefer over others but omg they are all awesome! Duskys are so cute great choice. Hope you are able to find one...goooood luck! haha
I'm a new bird owner and I have 2 budgies who refuse to be tamed and essentially hate me (I've had them 5 months), and a lovebird who is the absolute love of my life. He's 6 months old, I visited him before he was weaned and brought him home about 4 months ago, and he is absolutely a sweetheart who always makes me laugh.
My GCC is so sweet, silly, and smart. She has such a wonderful personality and gets along with everyone. She can be sassy, but that’s part of having a big bird personality in a small birdie body. I love her to bits, especially when she dances ☘️❤️
aweee!!! gccs are the best!
I spent many childhood years with companion birds. Budgies to start with. When I was 13, my father gifted a cockatiel to my mother, but the bird took a dislike to her and bonded to me out of the blue.
I've been pining for the companionship of a bird again. A pair of gorgeous rose breasted cockatoo brothers almost conned me into bringing them home by being so cute and sweet. I started researching and concluded I don't have the space to properly accommodate them not to mention they can get crazy loud for apartment life.
Now, thanks to your video, I have a few other birds to look into. Barred parakeets have also caught my attention for being rather quiet little birds as well as something that is cute and funny. Also, from what I understand they are a little hardier than some which could be good in the Swedish climate.
pretty lovely lady and lots of good advice...im trying to decide which bird to get next....over the years ive had budgies, cockatiels canaries..have found cockatiels to be vicious. I had a sun conure he was great but used to rip my earrings out and crunch them up. now i am with my husband and he has allergies, i need a bird that is low on dander/dust. i love your Quaker by the way
Yeah pionus seem like the perfect bird for most people, I was speaking to a breeder about her bronze wings Saturday, apparently they rarely breed these days as they're older birds, but they really are gorgeous, I couldn't have one anyway due to my current living arrangements, but one day!
They are absolutely gorgeous!!!! I hope you'll be able to get one someday 🤗
Maximillians are amazing too. They can be chatty, but I find them to be such potatoes!
After listening to you explain about the Pionus and Meyers, I'm considering getting of the two!! They sound EXACTLY like the type of bird I'd like.
I want a bird I can bond with, y'know? That's why I'm getting one--
Now I have two wait two more years to move out and get my own :,,)
I'm so glad to hear the nippiness subsides. Mine is still pretty nippy at 1yr 4 months
Hi, thanks for recommending my Bourke playlist! Great video! You forgot the awesome Linnie!
I may be doing a similar video in the future.
I hope this video helps potential bird owners to choose the right bird for them.
Hey girl! Omg I know 😂 I've had a couple people be like what about the linnies you forgot them!! So many to consider that's for sure. No prob thanks for doing those vids. Look forward to yours! It's interesting to hear other people's suggestions.
I agree pionus are the best! My Marley girl is the sweetest! She never bites, she could say Hello, is pretty quiet, she speaks early and late and gets along with everyone and our puppies.
I have a canary and he is the most tame bird i have ever owned, he loves attention and enjoys sitting on my shoulder and interacting with me much more than my other birds
I really appreciate your time and advice on this subject. I will be doing more research to help me decide on the right bird to adopt as a first time bird owner. I love the majority of animals/pets, because of physical issues I'm not sure if I should get another dog now that my little one has passed. And I don't want to deprive the dog of proper exercise and excitement of the outdoors because of my physical limits and home changes from house w/backyard to an apartment. So I can no longer just open the door and let the dog out on their own for as long as they like, so of all indoor pets I have yet to own and experience a bird, looking forward to the companionship. Thanks for the info/video, your birds are beautiful.
Looking to get my first birb. Looking into adopting a green cheek. What exactly does nippy mean? Haha
Like an attempt to bite but it’s not fully biting,it’s kinda like nibbling yk?
Popples and Yoshi are such cute names and they suit your birds very well!
I absolutely LOVE my Blue Headed Pionus... I've had him for 2 weeks and he is the sweetest bird ever !!! My Hahns Macaw... not so sweet...yet :)
Aweee thats awesome! Pionus' are great :))) LOL I hope your Hahns starts showing more and more progress! I'm willing to bet you are doing great with him ;)
Victoria Ryann He’s not massacring my hand when I put it in his cage anymore so I think things are getting better little by little 😊
Thank you you've helped me heaps , I've been looking for my first bird the last few weeks and have seen many TH-cam videos on getting your first bird .
Your video is very clear and informative ,you've gone over a wide range of different birds and their natures .
Thanks for your input .
Helen Richardson same,what bird did you decide to get?
As soon as you said "birb squad" I had to like straight away, you have my attention.
Yayyyy! Birb squad :)))
I got a pineapple one... just because you said they are the best. So far so good.
Sitting with my rescue pionus right now. You hit the nail on the head!
Ahhhhh!!! Which species do you have?? They are all so great.
What do you think about African Greys? Definitely not for beginner birds, just in general.
I LOVE them!! My fav would have to be the timnehs though. They are more social and calmer than the Congo's. So if I was to recommend one over the other to someone I'd pick timnehs. Especially for less experienced bird owners. Do you have a preference? Thanks for asking!
@@VictoriaRyann I don't have a preference at the moment but was thinking about getting a grey in the future, right now I have 2 budgies they're names are sky and kiwi and they're extremely active and playful but a little difficult to train lol
I love your necklace I've see you wear it in other vids but it looks good in this light! Your videos are always so entertaining that's why your the best!
Thank you Hillary! Nic got it for me for Christmas and I absolutely love it. I wear it almost everyday lol hes a keeper huh? ;) and thank you for saying this! Makes me feel like I'm doing something right lol
A really good larger bird is the Alexandrine parrot -- super loving with proper care, much less moody than the IRN. Linnies are also amazing first time birds. Birds to not get if you have zero experience: Cockatoos, Amazons, Macaws. Not for their personalities, but because they are such emotional creatures and people buy them on the spot without thinking or researching HOW MUCH WORK they take.
Thank you so much Vesrian for your input! Appreciate ya :)
Pionus is the best parrot in the world. Good video, I'm glad you gave the species the credit it deserves.
Yes!!!!! They are amazing birds :) thank you so much.
You're great! I'm so happy I found you! I miss my baby greencheek. He died Feb 25th. Pretty close to his 8th bday.
I thought he was going to be my first and only parrot since they typically live 20/25-35 years.
But I'm really enjoying you and Yoshi. And I'm thinking I'm getting ready to go look for a new green cheek.
Do you happen to know anything about them and how they fit in w this whole covid19 thing? I'm not ready just yet but it seems like the virus isn't dying out so quickly. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
I agree about the pionus 100%! I've had my maximilian pionus parrot since February 1997. She'll be 25 years old in May. She is very lowkey and not easily excitable. She likes to play Simon Says with switching up different whistles where I have to repeat what she whistles. She only does this when I'm out of her visibility. She is independent. She makes natural 'jungle' calls. She loves showers. Pionus are not wild crazy playful. They don't like being on their backs like some parrots. They don't hand upside down from their cage. My pionus, Syd, is very deliberate when she plays with her toys. It is mostly chewing up wood to toothpicks. She loves 'foot toys' she can hold and chew. Pionus aren't really known for the ability to talk. They may learn a few words. Pionus parrots are prone to obesity. I feed my birds (I have a cockatiel too) a pelleted diet with nutriberries for treats. They get occasional people food. Syd has a great appetite. Syd doesn't chew on furniture or destructive to non-bird things. They have tremendous body language to make up for their words. All I have to do is point to her cage and she will go inside. All I have to do when I get mad is to give her the 'evil eyes'. This will trigger her to puff up like a blowfish to make herself bigger. She loves head scratches ut really doesn't like a lot of hands on contact. She is highly territorial of her cage. I have to wrap my hand with a 'birdie towel' to take her off the cage. She will bite. If she is away from her cage, it is never an issue to pick her up. She loves playing with toilet paper rolls. I unravel them so she won't get her head stuck in it. Birds have died that way. I would say the best parrot to 'graduate' to after budgies and cockatiels IS a pionus unless you have little kids. High-energy kids are a stressor since they are really laid back.
I'm sorry, but Java finches are great, they interact with you, very smart birds!
I’d like to get a blue Quaker parrot like your popples, basically they’re the closest I can get to a spix macaw without it being a spix macaw or as rare as one.
The feather coloration is the most similar out of any parrot I saw, same thing with the size (yes they’re mini macaws.)
I don’t know if you’ll see this, but I have a question. I am a teacher (I teach high school) and I have been wanting to get a bird that would be both a class pet and a pet. Would this work? If so, are there any you would recommend? At school, it would be in my classroom with me all day, possibly have to spend some time in a cage, but not all day (just when we have class change). Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.
How good are parakeets and cockatiels in homes that are kept between 65 and 72 degrees with constant air movement? This is year round. I cannot tolerate heat or much humidity and since we live in the South East in NC it gets really hot and sticky. So my main room, my bedroom, is 66 degrees and has box fans running 24/7. I would love your input. Thanks.
Senegals should have been on this list. They are amazing! A lot quieter than conures and more affectionate.
My yellow sided green cheek male, Woodstock, was a prolific talker, and he even made his own sentences lol
Love my canaries for their songs. No you can't handle them but their songs are beautiful. Budgies and love birds are great. They can both be trained and love to be with you. Don't know why everyone wants the big birds but my budgie and lovebird are great, don't make a huge mess and are totally enjoyable. With birds you get back whatever you put your time into.
EXACTLY!!! Thank you Cat you hit the nail on the head there.
If you're wanting a good companion bird and don't mind noise, Sun Conures make wonderful companions. From my experience, they're not as nippy as GCCs and tend to be a one-person kind of bird bonding strongly with one person. That being said, they're so wonderful to have in your life and the noise is so worth having the bond.
I definitely agree w some of her points, I own a budgie (three yrs old) and a cockatiel (10 months old) and am planning on adopting a green cheek this fall. One thing she didn't manage to point out is how moody cockatiels can be, especially when they are younger. I have been told they grow out of it, and I hope that's accurate, as my cockatiel is definitely a very grumpy lil guy sometimes. He definitely has his days where he's better, but in comparison to my budgie, Brockie, he's pretty moody most of the time. Brockie on the other hand is super social, altogether a crazy lil bird and I love him to death. He's for sure a lot more comfortable than the tiel, Axel, which makes sense as he's been here longer than Axel. When Brockie was a baby he was definitely very timid and shy, but at ab age 2 he started to become very social and loud and crazy. Mainly Axel likes to chew on things, my chairs, my window sills, my doors, etc. he's still a growing boy and I pray he gets more comfortable, especially what with the new green cheek coming in just a few short months. Anyways, love your birds, they are so precious, you've done very well with them!
I just got a Bourke Parakeet about a month ago. They seem to take a long time to acclimate. Tomorrow I am getting a young dove and hopefully they will become friends. There's a website of a person who has a Bourke Parakeet along with three ringneck doves, and they get along fine.
I have owned many budgies and want to step up a little what might be the next best excluding conures?
Hi, you didn't comment on quakers? I really wanted a quaker but was told, they're loud and will bite hard, no matter how they're raised. Llease let me know what you think. I have a 5mnth senegal and 2 cockatiels x
Great video! My little White Cap Pionus is a rescue. He's 16 now (we've had him for 2 years) and he's the sweetest little chatterbox ever!!!! His voice is 'raspy' but you can make out everything he says. He likes to hang with you, must be where you are - but not a cuddly type. We also have a Quaker ( he was first) ... he's definitely in charge of the entire house LOL
Can I buy pionus and green cheeck parakeet together? Want buy them as little birds and let them rest/sleep in diffrent cages. It will work? Im really worry, bcs green one probably will be smaller and i dont want anyone hurt. Should i try with this two or buy only One?
I have 3 canaries and I love them!! They are super cute!
I have a Caique I’ve had for 2 years she is my life!!! I’m wanting a second bird but not sure on what to get
I work from like 3 am...and usually get home for around 2.30 in the afternoon my wife has a cockatoo but hes all her lol...I love birds and was wondering what parrot you would recommend I'm looking for one that will sit on my shoulder like tickles and just basically to have fun with...x
Rainbow lorikeet and Galah would be my best recommendation to a new owner. They learn quick. Easy to teach to talk.
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Thank you so much for this overview, madame. Well done :)
As a beginner I got a quaker parrot, and for now I feel like I am handling very good
Popples? As in the '80s stuffed toy and cartoon of the same name? Excellent choice. His color absolutely reminds me of a popple
I owned a Blue Headed Pionus who nearly caused me to have an nervous breakdown with his constant screaming.
I love the smell of my pionus and he is so quiet and so loving
amazing how much these prices have changed since 2019 when you did this. prices have pretty much doubled. it put a lot of options out of budget for me. :(
Hi! I've owned a couple of brown throated conures(Aratinga pertinax) when I was a teen and I loved their personalities so much! I thought them to talk too, which was a +. I would like to get one again, but it's kind of hard to find one here in The Netherlands. Would you say a GCC or Dusky would come close to a brown-throated conure's? personalito?
I know this is not relevant to the list but if you can’t handle the typical ones like what’s on this list I would recommend a chicken because if you socialize chicken from a young age, they are basically cats with wings and some of them even likes to be on your lap and being stroked and they’ll make sounds that are kind of like purring
I’ve been working with my budgies and now he loves to have his neck and back stroked, and tummy rubbed☺️🙃
aweee thats great news! good job working with him
My wife and I are getting a pair of baby green cheeks. Pineapple and rose crown mutations just next week. Any tips are welcome. Not first time bird owners. But we have only had budgies before
My moms caique is out to get me 😂 I was helping my brother with homework, and had my butt in front of her cage. She reached her foot out and grabbed me 😂 I pulled away and she started making laughing sounds at me 😂😂