My “starter” parrot was actually a scarlet macaw, I was struggling so bad and I felt horrible because I felt as if I let the bird down. But I ended up devoting a lot more time into studying and learning body language and after a year of owning her I got her to be calm with me and step up. I now own a scarlet macaw and a hahns macaw
macaws are definitely worst pets ever, and the worst animal for advanced bird owner, also african greys are so terrible they are just like pile of trash, i really hate them, they bite more than talking
@@mad_clown475 you must not have good aura. African Grey's are amazing birds. Haven't been bit in a long long time. Must gain trust. Maybe the bird sense your not trustworthy.
@@detroitpolicedepartment6822 yeah, i agree, if your bird bites you too much and you judge the entire species from that, it most likely isn’t the bird, its the owner.
I had a cockatiel and it was pretty much like having a tiny flying cat. Mine was very cuddly, but also very temperamental, if you didn't cuddle him exactly how he wanted he would let you know. Never bit me though only pecking with its beak while making noises and when i then stopped cuddle it took about half a second and he was asking for more cuddle. He talked a whole lot and he loved walking inside empty potato chip bags and he could sit inside there making all kinds of silly noises for half an hour, i think it was the reflective surface inside as he was pretty obsessed with mirrors. And he loved to drop things on the floor, just for me to pick it back up so he could throw it back down again and he never got tired of it. When i had visitors he would always land on the head of the ones who where a bit scared of him, it seemed like he knew it and liked to show who's the boss. I let him fly around in the living room almost all the time, just closed the cage if i had to open windows and such. He made a lot of sounds though, some quite loud noises, but usually just funny noises and he talked a whole lot of nonsense and repeatingly saying hi to himself.
i have a cockatiel, i’ve had him for 2 years and i love him so so much. we eat and play together every day and he is such a good boy. he is very very smart and learns songs to whistle very quickly! i love him so much
I've been reading up on pionus lately. Didn't even know they existed. There's not too much information out there so it's greatly appreciated. I just stumbled upon your channel and I love it. Subscribed! Also, maybe share some everyday videos of bird life? That would be interesting!
Right?! When I first stumbled upon Pionus,. there was barely anything. One of the reasons I made this video! As far as vlogging with my birds, I would love to do that. I'll look into it. If you got any ideas, lemme know!
@@Fivesaflock thanks for answering! Maybe do a daily routine with all of the birds? You could tell us what you do morning/evening and how long it takes. I thought I saw a cockatoo walking on the floor in a video. Is that yours? Maybe introduce all of the birds?
I have yellow sided conures. They can be nippy and get re-homed often. I do agree they have huge personalities , mine think they're raptors, but I wouldn't trade them in for the world❤️
No such thing as starter birds as far as I'm concerned. They live too long to choose an "easy" bird if you are passionate about them. Get the bird you're in love with. Don't settle for less. And adopt from rescues when possible. Baby birds aren't developed and can change when they mature. I was 30 when I got my African grey, also my first bird ever. He was 20 at the time. Yeah, he makes sounds. Yeah he bit when we got him. You know what you're getting into.
Exactly, there are no beginner birds and as far as I can see, these people just have a bunch of young, sexually immature birds that have not developed their full adult personalities.
Exactly, I had a lovebird, but I was naïve and now I'm genuinely and honestly terrified of having a pet bird again, I want to do it, but I honestly don't want to be the reason for another live to b gone....
I also think there's a very valuable point in telling people that there's animals like the Hans macaw out there that might be better suited to people with fewer means.
Entered here expecting just the common species of birds and ended discovering new ones. Great video guys Though I'm not looking exactly for begginer birds (I am between a quaker parrot and a white eyed conure.)
Quakers are super high energy and need a ton of attention, but they're also one of the hardiest parrots you can possibly get that they're an invasive species. Don't know much about White Eye conures specifically but a lot of conures are pretty similar so you're looking at a really loud large bird in a smaller package. You can't go wrong with either imo. I think your final decision should be to meet up with breeders and get an actual feel for both parrots. Individual personalities can vary greatly even within the same species.
Ive never seen a cuter couple in my life. I can tell they so so loving with their birds and most importantly for TH-cam, KNOWLEDGABLE. I’ve seen so many videos where they give misinformation and lead people to choose the wrong bird. It’s heart wrenching for birds and humans to have to resign them to a shelter so giving the proper info including the flaws is so important. Awesome video!!
Beginner is relative. Parrots are not beginner pets, but for how advanced parrots are, there's still some parrots that are better introductory parrots than others. Keeping a Cockatiel is way easier to keep than say, an Eclectus which has specific dietary needs, just as an example.
@Blass so this guy is deliberately trying to deceive people into buying a parrot? Wonder what he has to gain (Breeds that are naturally easier to care for than others at that)
I actually have a green cheek conure! His head is more a cinnamon color and he has some teal at the end of his wings. They're a very cuddly bird and very adorable. Mine once accidentally rolled himself in a blanket! I suggest you get one!
I laughed when you mentioned cockatiels as indipendent and you have to work hard to build their trust. My experience with my cockatiels have been the complete opposite. Ate from my hand day one. Let out day 2. Day 3 asked for scitches and preens my beard. My male is like glue on me 24/7 follows me around everywhere. Has to eat when I eat, shower when I shower, sleep when I sleep and so on. Most of the day he just wanna chill on me pressed against my cheek while sitting on my chest or shoulder and ask for scritches. He rarely wants to sit on a perch unlessI am being annoying by moving my body a lot but that perch has to be at most half a meter away otherwise he thinks I am too far away. I think it is important to keep in mind that parrots just like people are individuals and are usually very different from eachother. Some are more trusting, some are more bitey, some are more active and so on.
I wish mine was like that, got him at 10 wks and was handfed but he was terrified of me and everything took 3 wks before he would take millet through the cage. He steps up for seed only now but hopefully one day he will trust me better.
@@caseysmith5888 just be patient. I have had 3 cockatiels and I have been extremly lucky with each. Never been more than 2 days untilntheybsit on my shoulder. I usually use my super tame one and show him on me, eating from my hand etc. I dunno if seeing another bird trusting me makes it easier for them to understand that i am not dangerous.
did you get one yet? i personally don’t recommend one. i don’t know about others but i had mine for about 10 moth s and i’ve had her since she was a baby she was very nice at first and then after a few moths she started biting and they’re voices are VERY loud. now all she does is bite me and scream. but if you have yours already then i hope everting will turn out well!
@@oh1917 lovebirds are supposed to be quite noisy and aggressive, however i wanted one because they are actually very territorial and do well alone. I love my lil guy and ive had him for around 2 months now
All sorts of good advice here. Nick Morganelli and his wife ran a parrot shop in Winston-Salem for many years (retired years ago and sold the store), and he and his wife were FANTASTIC with their birds, raising babies & breeding. They always let potential customers handle the birds in their shop (those that were safe/socialized enough to do so) for the same reasons you mention. Just discovered your channel today, and I like the "vibe" coming from you and the pretty lady. Interest, passion, and care for the animals as well as the owners (know how to care for your bird properly). Just like "Papa Nick" and his wife always did all those years ago.
I have owned every kind of parrot you can think of. I’m old now though so I rehomed my large macaws, cockatoos etc. I have kept my hand fed baby’s … caique, conure, and two Indian ring necks . Rink necks are very awesome too🙂 I miss all my birds but they are living the life in sanctuary now🙂❤️
When I was a teenager, I fostered a green cheek conure named Buddy, & I loved him. We use to foster cats & dogs until they could find a home but it just so happened that Buddy needed a foster, and we were able to take him into our home. He was my 1st and only bird thus far, so I didn't know what to expect, but he was such a cool little birdie! He would cuddle in the top of my shirt, near the neck area, and then pop his little head out! Sometimes he would just cuddle quietly so that when he did pop his head out, it would startle people, and they couldn't stop laughing! We did eventually find a home for Buddy and I cried but I was heading to nursing school and then working 12 hr shifts for many years. However, now that I'm able to work allot less, I'm really thinking about adopting a bird. Buddy use to love to pick at my moles, & would say Buddy good bird, good bird Buddy while cuddling in my shirt, LOL🙂
I got two cockatiels. Unfortunately, from a really bad breeder. They are a handful and made me regret getting a parrot but they have their golden moments, I love them very much
Same i have two lutino cockatiels and we payed 600 for them and they are mean as hell and not tame at all I also kinda regret paying that much money for a parrot also the place we got them said they are hand tame and very friendly how about yours
I also got my Cockatiel from a bad breeder, and he was very skittish/aggressive and I had to tame him myself. He's still a handful, but much better from when I first got him
My first birds were actually birds of prey -> ravens -> blue macaws. All rescues. I never really had much of an issue with any of them. If someone’s patient enough, any bird can be amazing. Although I do not recommend either of the first two as pets, they are not pets and should never be pets. But macaws are amazing. I would love to get some again sometime as I haven’t owned any birds in a few years
I've had my cockatiel for 30 years we had 2 one passed sadly. My boy is super noisy sometimes but overall he's not too noisy. Cockatiels are beautiful birds that require heaps of attention and allowed flight .
I just discovered this channel and I'm loving it so far, I'm also getting some Clints reptiles vibes but for birds and I love it haha😅 keep up the wonderful work
Green cheek conures are incredible first time birds 100%. They have BIG personalities in a small body, they love to cuddle, reasonable sound, just a really fantastic bird
I started a breeding project of green cheek conures because I feel like they are an amazing fit for a lot of people, the bird market has gone up a ton since this video was made so all the numbers you gave are now considered on the low side but the affordable birds are still affordable luckily for bird pet owners everywhere
In my area, pet shops almost never have cockatiels. They used to get them from hobbyists who got old and stopped breeding 'tiels. Very low parrot avaliability, small local market for parrots ( except budggies, those are relatively popular ).
My house has a MASSIVE place to fly, from the main downstairs to the upstairs there is kind of this middle-ish area where the front door and a chandelier is, it also has an open stairway to the upstairs so like, that's pretty cool I guess, as long as a bird doesn't poop in the chandelier.
After the whole pandemic thing we decided to get a cat for our daughter. My wife turned out to be severely allergic so we had to donate him. I, who always hated cats, cried like a baby lol. I now feel that I need to get a pet. I always loved birds but not my wife's favorite due to noise and maybe mess? Today I started to watch videos about beginners parrots recommendations. I Hated all of them until I bumped into yours. "I bet he's just a nerd bird with some silly voz " - I thought. 25 min later, I was impressed how knowledgeable you seem to be . Your presentation is simply spot on (I really don't watch many videos over 25 min 😂😂). At the same time you've caused me a problem: After watching you video I kinda fell in love with the green-cheeked and I'm thinking "how the hell I'm going to convince my wife to let me get one" ? 😂😂🤣 We live in Toronto, Canada. You see, she got so traumatized for having to let our cat go, she now says she doesn't want another pet ever again.. 😢 You seem to young to be married, but any recommendations?? 😂😂😂Just kidding. Keep up with the good work. I mean no offense with my joke 😉👍
Hello!Thank you for your video!I look forward to watching your other videos.I have an interest in the poicephalus parrots.What can you tell me about the Jardine parrot?
Going back to this video a year later since I've first saw it, just realised the 3 birds we've ended up going with are on this list lol. We've started with a white capped Pionus, followed with a cockatiel and two weeks ago got ourselves a Hahns Mascaw :D no more for now, because Apple (the Hahns) are taking up all our time + 20% more! Thanks for the tips once more!
I knew GCC's would be number 1. Mine is NOT quiet, but he does talk a lot, and In context. He does tricks, he's toilet trained and spends all day with me.
Hi to both of you. Thanks for your nice video's. I am looking into a bird for an apartment and as I work 95% of the time from home with a lot of video meetings, I was searching and reading about Pionus species. Thanks for your information, it seems like a solid idea now, at least from your top 5. Will definitely look them up in the better stores over here. The Orange Belly Poicephalus are awesome as well btw, just like your cute Conure.
Hah! I hand fed my baby sun conure and slept with it for several months I did not get rolled over by him once! He was very noisy though. The wify made me give him away as we had a child coming and she read they..birds can cause issues with newborns regarding sheding. Really wanting a HAHNS MACAW or JARDINES or BOTH !! At age 13 I was rescuing pigeons and domestic birds all the time from syringe feeding to healing their wounds, including a red taled hawk at one time. Gots to get me a Bird !!
An alternative mini-Macaw is Eclectus. No noise at home, melodic on public transport, easy to tame provided you have the time, at least 2¨to.3 hours.. About USD 1400. Very attached, to ONE owner. If ignored or kept caged, they will get neurotic and plck out their feathers, which is a dfficult to reverse habit.
I'm holding Thanos, my green cheek conure (yellowsided turquoise) and have to type this with one hand. You forgot to mention, these guys WILL bite and draw blood if you don't pay attention to their body language. I learned the hard way after Year 1 of his hormonal season, lol. 5 years later and I can't imagine my life without him :) He's my best friend and he's like a velcro
$30 for a cockatiel? Lol, not here. They're at least $150-250. Petco and Petsmart in my area (San Francisco bay area) charge $350 for them (and they aren't even hand-tamed). They're also very hard to find, except at Petco and Petsmart where they aren't tame. I've been on several waitlists since November and still haven't gotten calls from most places. Very informative video! Still looking for a cockatiel. Been several months and I still haven found the right one for me. But I'll keep trying!
My starter parrot was a Jardine's Parrot. He was funny, affectionate, chatty, not at all loud. Only he didn't like men, for some reason, and he began to adopt a John Wayne -ish stomp while stalking my son. 😂
My pineapple cinimin green cheek conure was 600$ but totally worth it an she is a beautiful hand fed baby I got her from a bird speciality store in New Jersey
Love cockatiels. Easy ( for a parrot ), not too noisy, not too time-needy, will ask for head-scratches once tame. Since they are affordable, best begginer parrot. But do look into second-hand cockatiels, because they live quite long ( 15yo+ ), so often they need a new home from someone who can't keep theirs. I bought both my cockatiels over the years as second-hand birds, and they are amasing. It's cheap, they are just as good, they need a new family.
I have a green cheek crimson bellied hybrid. You're so right about them. My girl can cuddle all day if you let her. And what a personality. Definitely thinks they're bigger than they are. One minute she wants to cuddle the dogs, the next minute she'll chase them off the bed. But a total sweetheart. She can get loud though if she wants. haha Mine can say some phrases like, step up, good girl, & what are you doing. I want a Hahn's macaw so bad.
I have two Green Cheeks. HUGE personalities. They can be a pain in the butt when they want your attention. Just a warning. Still, I wouldn't give them up for anything. They're my buds!
My meyers parrot is LOUD. You can walk across the street with all windows and doors closed and hear him screeching and making fire alarm noises. If you have a meyers, do NOT let one of your fire alarms get low on battery. They hear that noise ONE time and that’s all you’ll here for the next 25 years. 💀
Im thinking of getting a pineapple conure when im older. I love how theyre so cuddly and their personality. Ive heard that some conures are noisy, that is a con but i think if you want a parrot you got accept that theyre gonna be loud lmao.
A word about conures…. They are super sweet to their original owners….. we fostered a green conure one time who had been my grandmothers parrot. He was tolerant of her and mean as a hornet to us. And I definitely agree with the “mean to other birds” comment. He bit one of my Budgies toes off one time…. Mean, McBroski, mean….
Omg I thought a parakeet would be some what quiet...NO 😂 my lil 🐦 parakeet has a vocabulary of 40 words,that's not counting the phrases/sentences and questions 😂 HE IS A GENIUS!! Not sure how his little brain is so capable. He kisses and loves us but he's skittish after 2years.
My recommendation: encourage adoption from rescue organizations. For example, cockatiels have been overbred; therefore, there are too many being fostered.
I read and hear a lot that GCC's become very nippy at their first molt and remain nippy very often. This is causing me a little doubt, when I watch your videos I really plan to adopt one, do you have an opinion on that?
Current price for a cockatiel at Petland, Ohio, is $600. Sugarcreek Bird Farm in Ohio charges about $300. Birds from a rescue may "have a past" that makes them a less than ideal starter bird, but can be cheaper and sometimes are a good choice, too.
I had a green cheek because I had heard how quiet and sweet they are. He turned out to not be that way.... Lol. He was obsessed with me and screamed for me when he couldn't find me. He hated my husband (the competition) and actually started chasing after him and attacking him..... usually his face. He actually drew blood several times. My husband never admitted it, but I think he became slightly afraid of him. Ugh. Never again.
I’m a big fan of your channel. I’m a subscribed member. I have a question,I’m interested in green Cheek conure. Should I get a very young bird or rescue a bird. I’m retired and live alone so I can spend lots of time with bird. When I was young I had pair of budgies and later in life I had a cockatiel. Any suggestions would be much appreciated. Keep up the work.
Hi guys love your video and learned a lot . I’m 74 now and probably too late to own a parrot since they live so long UNLESS you know of a short lived parrot ? I doubt it ! Let me know.
This was such a great video! I am wanting a parrot and doing all my research before I find one to adopt. This gave me all the confidence I needed. I am looking into Cockatiels and the Pionus....... or even the Green Cheek Conure. They are all so beautiful. Should I try and adopt an older parrot or a younger one since I am on the beginner side of owning a bird? I would like to get one from a shelter instead of a breeder. Thank-you
I had a parakeet that would mimic the back door opening. It squeaked when it opened. And he would do it perfectly at the worst times. Scary movie, back door creaks open. I would run to check, and back door was closed no one there haha
Am I sad that there's no lineolated parakeet on here? A bit 😂 my linnies are adorable and pretty chill. I would never be able to handle a conure, too much energy!
I've had 30 green cheeks And all of them were real pains. Agree with theRed belly Myers at Senegals. I've had blue heads and duskies.. They are great birds they love flowers the blue heads have a Tendency to Yet respiratory infections.
I don’t... 🥺... yet. My mom has a male and a female African Grey. I drive an 18-wheeler OTR (Over The Road, which means I’m home about every/every other weekend), so making the decision to get a bird is a huge deal. I like the idea of having a conure, plus I would be spending basically every waking hour around the bird so making the right choice is very important to me. What would y’all suggest? P.S. - Give me some reasons why I shouldn’t get a bird.
@@FivesaflockLet me rephrase the question: What species of parrot would be happy in a moving vehicle basically all day until it’s time for bed? It’s would only be using a cage for sleep
@@NotSoLuckyDucky I would recommend looking into a small parrot so the bird still feels like it has plenty of room inside an 18 wheeler cabin. I would look at parrotlets or budgies. Even a small medium bird like a Green Cheek conure might eventually get bored and want toys and a playset to do something. A small parrot like a parrotlet could make do with toys inside its cage.
The time I post this comment it's 17 Aug 2024 the average price of Cockatiels at pet stores are running from $350 to $650. Go to a bird mart type setting which is like going to a festival the cheapest I found was $130 a piece which I picked up 2 babies 👶 which I'm hand feeding. The average price I found was between 250 to 350 for hand trained tiel's. Some breeders were going for 100 to 200 a piece but those bite and were not hand trained. The Bird Mart I speak of is in the Los Angeles area at the Pomona fair grounds.
What parrots do you own?
Fivesaflock indian ringneck
Green cheek conure, budgie and cockatiel
Bourke's parrots/parakeets! 4 of them... :D
A lovebird 🥰
I have 2 cockatiels and a pineapple green check Conure.
My “starter” parrot was actually a scarlet macaw, I was struggling so bad and I felt horrible because I felt as if I let the bird down. But I ended up devoting a lot more time into studying and learning body language and after a year of owning her I got her to be calm with me and step up. I now own a scarlet macaw and a hahns macaw
Super glad to hear it worked out! Bet it was a handful though!
macaws are definitely worst pets ever, and the worst animal for advanced bird owner, also african greys are so terrible they are just like pile of trash, i really hate them, they bite more than talking
@@mad_clown475 you must not have good aura. African Grey's are amazing birds. Haven't been bit in a long long time. Must gain trust. Maybe the bird sense your not trustworthy.
@@detroitpolicedepartment6822 yeah, i agree, if your bird bites you too much and you judge the entire species from that, it most likely isn’t the bird, its the owner.
@@mad_clown475 when the only common denominator is you, it's probably you
My "starter bird" was an African Grey parrot that I got when she was 4 yo. She turns 30 yo this week!
Aww
I had a cockatiel and it was pretty much like having a tiny flying cat. Mine was very cuddly, but also very temperamental, if you didn't cuddle him exactly how he wanted he would let you know. Never bit me though only pecking with its beak while making noises and when i then stopped cuddle it took about half a second and he was asking for more cuddle. He talked a whole lot and he loved walking inside empty potato chip bags and he could sit inside there making all kinds of silly noises for half an hour, i think it was the reflective surface inside as he was pretty obsessed with mirrors. And he loved to drop things on the floor, just for me to pick it back up so he could throw it back down again and he never got tired of it. When i had visitors he would always land on the head of the ones who where a bit scared of him, it seemed like he knew it and liked to show who's the boss. I let him fly around in the living room almost all the time, just closed the cage if i had to open windows and such. He made a lot of sounds though, some quite loud noises, but usually just funny noises and he talked a whole lot of nonsense and repeatingly saying hi to himself.
You’re talking in past sense, is it alive still?
Shoooo cuteee..soundsss funny but i almost fell in love with him❤❤❤❤❤
You're spot-on about them telling you when you're not petting their head exactly as they want it.
i have a cockatiel, i’ve had him for 2 years and i love him so so much. we eat and play together every day and he is such a good boy. he is very very smart and learns songs to whistle very quickly! i love him so much
😭 why did bro stop posting 😭
I've been reading up on pionus lately. Didn't even know they existed. There's not too much information out there so it's greatly appreciated. I just stumbled upon your channel and I love it. Subscribed!
Also, maybe share some everyday videos of bird life? That would be interesting!
Right?! When I first stumbled upon Pionus,. there was barely anything. One of the reasons I made this video! As far as vlogging with my birds, I would love to do that. I'll look into it. If you got any ideas, lemme know!
@@Fivesaflock thanks for answering! Maybe do a daily routine with all of the birds? You could tell us what you do morning/evening and how long it takes. I thought I saw a cockatoo walking on the floor in a video. Is that yours? Maybe introduce all of the birds?
Nah no Cockatoo. I got a couple puppies ha ha. But thanks for the idea! I'll look into it!
I have a maximilian pionus she is great! Great starter!
I’m looking into a points bird too!
Notices lovebirds are not on the list looking at my lovebird "this is because you're a mean loud girl! And I love you so much you nut job"
Have owned a few lovebirds, especially liked my blue masked lovebird. great birds.
I have yellow sided conures. They can be nippy and get re-homed often. I do agree they have huge personalities , mine think they're raptors, but I wouldn't trade them in for the world❤️
No such thing as starter birds as far as I'm concerned. They live too long to choose an "easy" bird if you are passionate about them. Get the bird you're in love with. Don't settle for less. And adopt from rescues when possible. Baby birds aren't developed and can change when they mature.
I was 30 when I got my African grey, also my first bird ever. He was 20 at the time. Yeah, he makes sounds. Yeah he bit when we got him. You know what you're getting into.
Exactly, there are no beginner birds and as far as I can see, these people just have a bunch of young, sexually immature birds that have not developed their full adult personalities.
Exactly, I had a lovebird, but I was naïve and now I'm genuinely and honestly terrified of having a pet bird again, I want to do it, but I honestly don't want to be the reason for another live to b gone....
Okay, but if someone is really into snakes, I'd tell them to get a ball python before they get a reticulated python.
And I'd say to get a budgie first. Because you can go the lifespan of a budgie, and be certain at the end of it that bird is right for you probably.
I also think there's a very valuable point in telling people that there's animals like the Hans macaw out there that might be better suited to people with fewer means.
Entered here expecting just the common species of birds and ended discovering new ones. Great video guys
Though I'm not looking exactly for begginer birds (I am between a quaker parrot and a white eyed conure.)
Quakers are super high energy and need a ton of attention, but they're also one of the hardiest parrots you can possibly get that they're an invasive species. Don't know much about White Eye conures specifically but a lot of conures are pretty similar so you're looking at a really loud large bird in a smaller package. You can't go wrong with either imo. I think your final decision should be to meet up with breeders and get an actual feel for both parrots. Individual personalities can vary greatly even within the same species.
@@Fivesaflock Thanks for the answer :). Yes, the white eyed conure are not very common in most contries, but they are very good as pets.
Ive never seen a cuter couple in my life. I can tell they so so loving with their birds and most importantly for TH-cam, KNOWLEDGABLE. I’ve seen so many videos where they give misinformation and lead people to choose the wrong bird. It’s heart wrenching for birds and humans to have to resign them to a shelter so giving the proper info including the flaws is so important. Awesome video!!
I don't get the concept of a "beginner" Parrot given a lot of species can actually outlive you and those that don't will still live very long lives.
Beginner is relative. Parrots are not beginner pets, but for how advanced parrots are, there's still some parrots that are better introductory parrots than others. Keeping a Cockatiel is way easier to keep than say, an Eclectus which has specific dietary needs, just as an example.
@@Fivesaflock Also I hope a budgie is not going to outlive me...
@Blass stop staying missinformation, the word doesn't even make sense
@Blass so this guy is deliberately trying to deceive people into buying a parrot? Wonder what he has to gain
(Breeds that are naturally easier to care for than others at that)
@@sheogorath1524 Budgies live about 10-15 years I would not worry about that
I just got two cockatiels this year, I really enjoy them.
Are there any updates about them?
@@Saeedkvk Ino yh
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I actually have a green cheek conure! His head is more a cinnamon color and he has some teal at the end of his wings. They're a very cuddly bird and very adorable. Mine once accidentally rolled himself in a blanket! I suggest you get one!
I have a cockatiel I have had it for 10 years and he is still alive
Cocketeils can live up to 25 years if nothing goes wrong, I have a cocketeil he is soooooo nice
they live for 14-16 years so its fine minimum if they have a desiese
i saw a cockatiel on facebook who was 31 years old! amazing!
@@infinity_567 ours is with us 22-23yrs now and i have no idea how old it was when we got it.
Mine recently passed at 31 years old
Thank you, informative and interesting without being obnoxiously confident in your presentation. Refreshing
Glad it was helpful!
I laughed when you mentioned cockatiels as indipendent and you have to work hard to build their trust. My experience with my cockatiels have been the complete opposite. Ate from my hand day one. Let out day 2. Day 3 asked for scitches and preens my beard. My male is like glue on me 24/7 follows me around everywhere. Has to eat when I eat, shower when I shower, sleep when I sleep and so on. Most of the day he just wanna chill on me pressed against my cheek while sitting on my chest or shoulder and ask for scritches. He rarely wants to sit on a perch unlessI am being annoying by moving my body a lot but that perch has to be at most half a meter away otherwise he thinks I am too far away. I think it is important to keep in mind that parrots just like people are individuals and are usually very different from eachother. Some are more trusting, some are more bitey, some are more active and so on.
I wish mine was like that, got him at 10 wks and was handfed but he was terrified of me and everything took 3 wks before he would take millet through the cage. He steps up for seed only now but hopefully one day he will trust me better.
@@caseysmith5888 just be patient. I have had 3 cockatiels and I have been extremly lucky with each. Never been more than 2 days untilntheybsit on my shoulder. I usually use my super tame one and show him on me, eating from my hand etc. I dunno if seeing another bird trusting me makes it easier for them to understand that i am not dangerous.
I’ve been planning on getting a lovebird, they tend to form very strong bonds with their owners, they are energetic and smart.
did you get one yet? i personally don’t recommend one. i don’t know about others but i had mine for about 10 moth s and i’ve had her since she was a baby she was very nice at first and then after a few moths she started biting and they’re voices are VERY loud. now all she does is bite me and scream. but if you have yours already then i hope everting will turn out well!
@@oh1917 lovebirds are supposed to be quite noisy and aggressive, however i wanted one because they are actually very territorial and do well alone. I love my lil guy and ive had him for around 2 months now
@@starybars4181 oh ok!
All sorts of good advice here. Nick Morganelli and his wife ran a parrot shop in Winston-Salem for many years (retired years ago and sold the store), and he and his wife were FANTASTIC with their birds, raising babies & breeding. They always let potential customers handle the birds in their shop (those that were safe/socialized enough to do so) for the same reasons you mention.
Just discovered your channel today, and I like the "vibe" coming from you and the pretty lady. Interest, passion, and care for the animals as well as the owners (know how to care for your bird properly). Just like "Papa Nick" and his wife always did all those years ago.
I love your videos!! The scales on all the different topics when considering a bird is so helpful! Thank you!! 🦜
I have owned every kind of parrot you can think of. I’m old now though so I rehomed my large macaws, cockatoos etc.
I have kept my hand fed baby’s … caique, conure, and two Indian ring necks . Rink necks are very awesome too🙂
I miss all my birds but they are living the life in sanctuary now🙂❤️
Do you have any that you want to get rid of?
I want a macaw so bad!!!! Love birds
You deserve a lot more subscribers man, you’re doing a great job, keep it up brother!👌🏼
I appreciate that! Thanks!
When I was a teenager, I fostered a green cheek conure named Buddy, & I loved him. We use to foster cats & dogs until they could find a home but it just so happened that Buddy needed a foster, and we were able to take him into our home. He was my 1st and only bird thus far, so I didn't know what to expect, but he was such a cool little birdie! He would cuddle in the top of my shirt, near the neck area, and then pop his little head out! Sometimes he would just cuddle quietly so that when he did pop his head out, it would startle people, and they couldn't stop laughing! We did eventually find a home for Buddy and I cried but I was heading to nursing school and then working 12 hr shifts for many years. However, now that I'm able to work allot less, I'm really thinking about adopting a bird. Buddy use to love to pick at my moles, & would say Buddy good bird, good bird Buddy while cuddling in my shirt, LOL🙂
By far the best guide for a beginning bird list. You got a new sub.
Your whole description of green cheek conures sounded exactly like my experience with peach faced lovebirds.
I have a parrotlet ! If you don’t mind being bitten they are soo perfect ! I love him
Parrotlets are great and so cute!
But pretty territorial
I have a blue parrotlet he is so pretty
I had a Cockatiel that could talk, maybe not that clearly but definitely able to say a few phrases :) I used to own a pair of Eclectus parrots!
How long did it take for it to repeat a phrase?
My starter parrot was a hyacinth macaw. Once I learned the basics I moved to the big leagues and got an exotic monk parakeet
I can’t even tell if you’re joking-
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I got two cockatiels. Unfortunately, from a really bad breeder. They are a handful and made me regret getting a parrot but they have their golden moments, I love them very much
Same i have two lutino cockatiels and we payed 600 for them and they are mean as hell and not tame at all I also kinda regret paying that much money for a parrot also the place we got them said they are hand tame and very friendly how about yours
I also got my Cockatiel from a bad breeder, and he was very skittish/aggressive and I had to tame him myself. He's still a handful, but much better from when I first got him
My first birds were actually birds of prey -> ravens -> blue macaws. All rescues. I never really had much of an issue with any of them. If someone’s patient enough, any bird can be amazing. Although I do not recommend either of the first two as pets, they are not pets and should never be pets. But macaws are amazing. I would love to get some again sometime as I haven’t owned any birds in a few years
me waiting for budgies
I'll def cover budgies soon!
I've had my cockatiel for 30 years we had 2 one passed sadly. My boy is super noisy sometimes but overall he's not too noisy. Cockatiels are beautiful birds that require heaps of attention and allowed flight .
A proper informational video thank you ❤
I just discovered this channel and I'm loving it so far, I'm also getting some Clints reptiles vibes but for birds and I love it haha😅 keep up the wonderful work
Thanks for the advice! I watched this and a lot of videos and decided on a GCC! Hes a sweetheart, no regrets at all
Green cheek conures are incredible first time birds 100%. They have BIG personalities in a small body, they love to cuddle, reasonable sound, just a really fantastic bird
A review video for a Hahns Macaw would be awesome!
Most definitely plan on it!
I started a breeding project of green cheek conures because I feel like they are an amazing fit for a lot of people, the bird market has gone up a ton since this video was made so all the numbers you gave are now considered on the low side but the affordable birds are still affordable luckily for bird pet owners everywhere
In my area, pet shops almost never have cockatiels.
They used to get them from hobbyists who got old and stopped breeding 'tiels.
Very low parrot avaliability, small local market for parrots ( except budggies, those are relatively popular ).
I enjoyed the video. There is no need for the music though; what you have to say does not need any tinny tunes. Cheers
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My thoughts exactly…it’s just noisy and unnecessary. Thanks.
My house has a MASSIVE place to fly, from the main downstairs to the upstairs there is kind of this middle-ish area where the front door and a chandelier is, it also has an open stairway to the upstairs so like, that's pretty cool I guess, as long as a bird doesn't poop in the chandelier.
After the whole pandemic thing we decided to get a cat for our daughter. My wife turned out to be severely allergic so we had to donate him. I, who always hated cats, cried like a baby lol. I now feel that I need to get a pet. I always loved birds but not my wife's favorite due to noise and maybe mess? Today I started to watch videos about beginners parrots recommendations. I Hated all of them until I bumped into yours. "I bet he's just a nerd bird with some silly voz " - I thought.
25 min later, I was impressed how knowledgeable you seem to be . Your presentation is simply spot on (I really don't watch many videos over 25 min 😂😂). At the same time you've caused me a problem: After watching you video I kinda fell in love with the green-cheeked and I'm thinking "how the hell I'm going to convince my wife to let me get one" ? 😂😂🤣 We live in Toronto, Canada. You see, she got so traumatized for having to let our cat go, she now says she doesn't want another pet ever again.. 😢 You seem to young to be married, but any recommendations?? 😂😂😂Just kidding. Keep up with the good work. I mean no offense with my joke 😉👍
Hello!Thank you for your video!I look forward to watching your other videos.I have an interest in the poicephalus parrots.What can you tell me about the Jardine parrot?
Love the video!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Going back to this video a year later since I've first saw it, just realised the 3 birds we've ended up going with are on this list lol.
We've started with a white capped Pionus, followed with a cockatiel and two weeks ago got ourselves a Hahns Mascaw :D no more for now, because Apple (the Hahns) are taking up all our time + 20% more!
Thanks for the tips once more!
I knew GCC's would be number 1. Mine is NOT quiet, but he does talk a lot, and In context. He does tricks, he's toilet trained and spends all day with me.
Hi to both of you. Thanks for your nice video's. I am looking into a bird for an apartment and as I work 95% of the time from home with a lot of video meetings, I was searching and reading about Pionus species. Thanks for your information, it seems like a solid idea now, at least from your top 5. Will definitely look them up in the better stores over here.
The Orange Belly Poicephalus are awesome as well btw, just like your cute Conure.
I think budgies and parakeets are pretty quiet too, they mostly chirp so it will be tolerable in online meetings. Good luck with your parrot!!
Hah! I hand fed my baby sun conure and slept with it for several months I did not get rolled over by him once! He was very noisy though. The wify made me give him away as we had a child coming and she read they..birds can cause issues with newborns regarding sheding. Really wanting a HAHNS MACAW or JARDINES or BOTH !! At age 13 I was rescuing pigeons and domestic birds all the time from syringe feeding to healing their wounds, including a red taled hawk at one time. Gots to get me a Bird !!
An alternative mini-Macaw is Eclectus. No noise at home, melodic on public transport, easy to tame provided you have the time, at least 2¨to.3 hours.. About USD 1400. Very attached, to ONE owner. If ignored or kept caged, they will get neurotic and plck out their feathers, which is a dfficult to reverse habit.
How do you keep your place so clean with so many birds???
Roombas are amazing lol
I'm holding Thanos, my green cheek conure (yellowsided turquoise) and have to type this with one hand.
You forgot to mention, these guys WILL bite and draw blood if you don't pay attention to their body language. I learned the hard way after Year 1 of his hormonal season, lol.
5 years later and I can't imagine my life without him :) He's my best friend and he's like a velcro
Thanos? Love it.
that white black cockatiel that you were holding is one of the most beautiful cockatiel I have ever seen.
$30 for a cockatiel? Lol, not here. They're at least $150-250. Petco and Petsmart in my area (San Francisco bay area) charge $350 for them (and they aren't even hand-tamed). They're also very hard to find, except at Petco and Petsmart where they aren't tame. I've been on several waitlists since November and still haven't gotten calls from most places.
Very informative video! Still looking for a cockatiel. Been several months and I still haven found the right one for me. But I'll keep trying!
I may be biased but Poicephalus are by far the best
My starter parrot was a Jardine's Parrot. He was funny, affectionate, chatty, not at all loud. Only he didn't like men, for some reason, and he began to adopt a John Wayne -ish stomp while stalking my son. 😂
PLEASE do a review of the Hahn’s Macaw. PLEASE do a review of the Quaker Parrot. Thank you!
Def will for the Hahn's Macaw. Quaker I can't cuz of the state I live in
I’m looking into getting 2 cockatiels and a sun conure for my aviary
Looking at a green cheeked conure are these the best choice for someone who has allergies like very mild asthma.
I have a blue headed pionus and she’s adorable. So good and quiet.
Very informative. Enjoyed the video with all of you!
My pineapple cinimin green cheek conure was 600$ but totally worth it an she is a beautiful hand fed baby I got her from a bird speciality store in New Jersey
Love cockatiels. Easy ( for a parrot ), not too noisy, not too time-needy, will ask for head-scratches once tame.
Since they are affordable, best begginer parrot.
But do look into second-hand cockatiels, because they live quite long ( 15yo+ ), so often they need a new home from someone who can't keep theirs.
I bought both my cockatiels over the years as second-hand birds, and they are amasing. It's cheap, they are just as good, they need a new family.
I have a green cheek crimson bellied hybrid. You're so right about them. My girl can cuddle all day if you let her. And what a personality. Definitely thinks they're bigger than they are. One minute she wants to cuddle the dogs, the next minute she'll chase them off the bed. But a total sweetheart. She can get loud though if she wants. haha Mine can say some phrases like, step up, good girl, & what are you doing. I want a Hahn's macaw so bad.
I have two Green Cheeks. HUGE personalities. They can be a pain in the butt when they want your attention. Just a warning. Still, I wouldn't give them up for anything. They're my buds!
Him: they are 30$
Me: well I payed 600 for my untamed baby lution cockatiels
thats just alot i paid 130 dollars for two cockatiel but there untamed too but still working on it lol
where do you live
Because I live in alberta Canada I think it depends on the place
@@maddiezigluar6862 yeah, birds in Canada are much more expensive
I saw a funny cartoon about a Hahn's Macaw talking to a man in a pet store.
The bird says 'I like you. Come back Thursday. I'll be on sale!' 😆👵❤️
My meyers parrot is LOUD. You can walk across the street with all windows and doors closed and hear him screeching and making fire alarm noises. If you have a meyers, do NOT let one of your fire alarms get low on battery. They hear that noise ONE time and that’s all you’ll here for the next 25 years. 💀
We love our senegal. He was not cheap. And everyone needs to consider startup cost too.
Im thinking of getting a pineapple conure when im older. I love how theyre so cuddly and their personality. Ive heard that some conures are noisy, that is a con but i think if you want a parrot you got accept that theyre gonna be loud lmao.
Is a budgie good???
A word about conures…. They are super sweet to their original owners….. we fostered a green conure one time who had been my grandmothers parrot. He was tolerant of her and mean as a hornet to us. And I definitely agree with the “mean to other birds” comment. He bit one of my Budgies toes off one time…. Mean, McBroski, mean….
Omg I thought a parakeet would be some what quiet...NO 😂 my lil 🐦 parakeet has a vocabulary of 40 words,that's not counting the phrases/sentences and questions 😂 HE IS A GENIUS!! Not sure how his little brain is so capable. He kisses and loves us but he's skittish after 2years.
My recommendation: encourage adoption from rescue organizations. For example, cockatiels have been overbred; therefore, there are too many being fostered.
I cover this topic in this video: th-cam.com/video/w6dePYphjfk/w-d-xo.html
I’ve had my cockatiel for 5 yrs I am so proud of our relationship he does not like cats so muc
I've got a celestial parolett...a cockatiel and a pineapple conure which doesn't leave my side
I have a geek cheek conure and she’s winged demon. She also loves to cuddle when she’s in the mood. My sun conure is way more chill than her.
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Awesome, thank you!
I wonder if tropical birds would be good pets for the elderly and those in nursing homes because they would be able to give them a lot of attention
Me waiting for Quaker parrot-
I love quakers. Such likeable critters. I've had several.
Cockatiels do talk-- mine have. Parakeets talk too, which I've had.
I read and hear a lot that GCC's become very nippy at their first molt and remain nippy very often. This is causing me a little doubt, when I watch your videos I really plan to adopt one, do you have an opinion on that?
Current price for a cockatiel at Petland, Ohio, is $600. Sugarcreek Bird Farm in Ohio charges about $300. Birds from a rescue may "have a past" that makes them a less than ideal starter bird, but can be cheaper and sometimes are a good choice, too.
Thay you verry much ....I was going to get one but seeing all the ins n outs of its care don't thin its a bird for me .....all animal lover x
I had a green cheek because I had heard how quiet and sweet they are. He turned out to not be that way.... Lol. He was obsessed with me and screamed for me when he couldn't find me. He hated my husband (the competition) and actually started chasing after him and attacking him..... usually his face. He actually drew blood several times. My husband never admitted it, but I think he became slightly afraid of him. Ugh. Never again.
I’m a big fan of your channel. I’m a subscribed member. I have a question,I’m interested in green Cheek conure. Should I get a very young bird or rescue a bird. I’m retired and live alone so I can spend lots of time with bird. When I was young I had pair of budgies and later in life I had a cockatiel. Any suggestions would be much appreciated. Keep up the work.
Hi guys love your video and learned a lot . I’m 74 now and probably too late to own a parrot since they live so long UNLESS you know of a short lived parrot ? I doubt it ! Let me know.
Can Hans macaws be blue?
This was such a great video! I am wanting a parrot and doing all my research before I find one to adopt. This gave me all the confidence I needed. I am looking into Cockatiels and the Pionus....... or even the Green Cheek Conure. They are all so beautiful. Should I try and adopt an older parrot or a younger one since I am on the beginner side of owning a bird? I would like to get one from a shelter instead of a breeder. Thank-you
I made a video exactly on this topic. Check it out!
I’ve had my 1 year old male tiel for about 3 weeks now. He’s very excited about the parrot noises going on in this video lol
I had a parakeet that would mimic the back door opening. It squeaked when it opened. And he would do it perfectly at the worst times. Scary movie, back door creaks open. I would run to check, and back door was closed no one there haha
One of the male cockatiels somehow picked up some starling calls, then the other males followed suit. Now my entire flock sounds like starlings lol
How about a sun conure?
Care and talking?
Am I sad that there's no lineolated parakeet on here? A bit 😂 my linnies are adorable and pretty chill. I would never be able to handle a conure, too much energy!
In your list you should include their life spans and their dietary needs
I've had 30 green cheeks And all of them were real pains. Agree with theRed belly Myers at Senegals. I've had blue heads and duskies.. They are great birds they love flowers the blue heads have a Tendency to Yet respiratory infections.
I rally want a pionus parrot but where i live there are NONE ive looked everywhere there are no breeders and there arent any in pet stores :(
Please make a video on Indian Ring Neck parrots
What about Eclectus ?
I don’t... 🥺... yet. My mom has a male and a female African Grey. I drive an 18-wheeler OTR (Over The Road, which means I’m home about every/every other weekend), so making the decision to get a bird is a huge deal. I like the idea of having a conure, plus I would be spending basically every waking hour around the bird so making the right choice is very important to me. What would y’all suggest?
P.S. - Give me some reasons why I shouldn’t get a bird.
Check my video, "Are Parrots Good Pets" as I go ever the reasons you shouldn't get a bird.
@@FivesaflockLet me rephrase the question: What species of parrot would be happy in a moving vehicle basically all day until it’s time for bed? It’s would only be using a cage for sleep
@@NotSoLuckyDucky I would recommend looking into a small parrot so the bird still feels like it has plenty of room inside an 18 wheeler cabin. I would look at parrotlets or budgies. Even a small medium bird like a Green Cheek conure might eventually get bored and want toys and a playset to do something. A small parrot like a parrotlet could make do with toys inside its cage.
I agree with Green Cheeks in every way. I also have a Sun Conure and my Green Cheek would bully him.
The time I post this comment it's 17 Aug 2024 the average price of Cockatiels at pet stores are running from $350 to $650. Go to a bird mart type setting which is like going to a festival the cheapest I found was $130 a piece which I picked up 2 babies 👶 which I'm hand feeding. The average price I found was between 250 to 350 for hand trained tiel's. Some breeders were going for 100 to 200 a piece but those bite and were not hand trained. The Bird Mart I speak of is in the Los Angeles area at the Pomona fair grounds.