10 Dangerous Bird Products You Should NEVER Buy!

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  • @ilovebirdiesbirds5437
    @ilovebirdiesbirds5437 3 ปีที่แล้ว +687

    Finches and canarys don't need grit either, the remove the shells of the seeds.

    • @ElleAndTheBirds
      @ElleAndTheBirds  3 ปีที่แล้ว +192

      I was wrong, I will pin your comment so people know this

    • @anonymousjanedoe
      @anonymousjanedoe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Oh ok thanks

    • @avawishart4155
      @avawishart4155 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I approve this 😉

    • @parrotboy7743
      @parrotboy7743 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@ElleAndTheBirds is my cage for 2 green cheek conures bug enough 165cm tall 68cm by 63cm wide

    • @Dancing_One-One
      @Dancing_One-One 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Which birds do need grit then?

  • @anonymousjanedoe
    @anonymousjanedoe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +349

    Elle mid-sentence:“With fuzzy threads-”
    Me:“you mean fuzzy THREATS”

  • @LeishaChavan
    @LeishaChavan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +485

    Did anyone notice her necklace , it’s so cute . It has all her little birds on it 😍

  • @vanessacarlson606
    @vanessacarlson606 2 ปีที่แล้ว +283

    “Never listen to pet store employees”
    Me who works in a pet store and regularly tells people all of this: :(

    • @sandrastreifel6452
      @sandrastreifel6452 2 ปีที่แล้ว +83

      Well-informed pet store employees are an endangered species, always have been. I’m glad you care, Vanessa, but it’s better to get veterinary or expert advice about your bird’s needs.

    • @vanessacarlson606
      @vanessacarlson606 2 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      @@sandrastreifel6452 I am not going to disagree with that, but if I do not tell customers everything they need to know and simply tell them to get the advice of a vet, chances are they will not and then know absolutely nothing.

    • @swizzlejelly750
      @swizzlejelly750 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I'm a pet store employee too, I will admit those at like petco are pretty useless but sometimes you can find a good one. I work at a local pet store and all of us have loads of expirience, she should be more specific

    • @melsbiggestfan222
      @melsbiggestfan222 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      whoever sees this don't blame this person its prob ppl who tell her tht its not her decision most likely

    • @pyromochi6889
      @pyromochi6889 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      My bird has been overpreening, what do I do?

  • @phoebezhang1190
    @phoebezhang1190 3 ปีที่แล้ว +229

    I (as a hamster owner) used to think pet stores just don't properly care for animals such as hamsters. As I explore the care of other animals, I found out that pet stores don't really have knowledge of the care of other animals either.

    • @skunkshine028
      @skunkshine028 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Yeah hamsters especially are abused though . But yes budgies Guinea pigs ect ect are commonly mistreated

    • @phoebezhang1190
      @phoebezhang1190 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@skunkshine028 I agree. Another common abused pet are turtles

    • @TheDracoAnimator
      @TheDracoAnimator 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@phoebezhang1190 and let's not forget bettas. Left in tiny plastic cups without food until they die.

    • @mansageekz7938
      @mansageekz7938 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@phoebezhang1190 it's just a business for them which is disgusting

    • @Gamer-4E
      @Gamer-4E ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Also parrots are mistreated like when i got my cockatiels the cage they were in was so SMALL like 10 in one cage ITS SO CRUEL

  • @_dumbass
    @_dumbass 3 ปีที่แล้ว +148

    Death dens
    NOTED ✅

    • @_dumbass
      @_dumbass 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      thanks queen! :D

    • @chloebosarge7049
      @chloebosarge7049 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The zoom tho 😭

    • @_dumbass
      @_dumbass 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@chloebosarge7049 ikrrrr

  • @juneballantyne9577
    @juneballantyne9577 3 ปีที่แล้ว +751

    “Not happy huts, death dens” 💀🤚🏼

  • @gamingwithbrayden2216
    @gamingwithbrayden2216 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    el, i had a happy hut and a chewed up rope but when i saw the video i instantly took it out. A month later by two birds were happy. I feel like i owe you my life

  • @tokamohamed4078
    @tokamohamed4078 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    some names for so-called "happy huts"happy huts I've encountered: Hurt huts, unhappy huts, death dens, horrible hideouts, danger dens, disaster dens, horrifying houses, horrifying huts, and so many more. The moral of this DONT BUY HAPPY HUTS THEY ARE BAD FOR BIRDS.

  • @Dancing_One-One
    @Dancing_One-One 3 ปีที่แล้ว +206

    I will show this video to my dad whenever he sais: "oh look a bird mirror, how cute." or: " what a colorful rope toy." again.

    • @friendlyghost8293
      @friendlyghost8293 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      you dont have to show him the video, you can just expain, my dad still uses febreeze, and i told hiim when or if i get a bird he can stop using it, and he agreed.

    • @lilr9867
      @lilr9867 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I know right

    • @UmmJennah1
      @UmmJennah1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I’m getting ready to take the mirror out of my parakeets cage. I have 3 parakeets and I now know why one is so aggressive. She’s the one who loves the mirror.

    • @Dancing_One-One
      @Dancing_One-One 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@UmmJennah1 Good👍

    • @Leahxvsq
      @Leahxvsq 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      same

  • @87.l9
    @87.l9 3 ปีที่แล้ว +243

    I'm never calling those things happy huts again I'm gonna call them DEATH DENS >:(

    • @MatinAndTheBudgies
      @MatinAndTheBudgies 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same

    • @MatinAndTheBudgies
      @MatinAndTheBudgies 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The name should definitely change maybe we should try and start a hashtag

    • @neemnaeem4459
      @neemnaeem4459 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Ikr why is it even called happy hut when birds are not even HAPPY IN THERE some people are soo insensitive 😒 like my one friend who bought a bird just bc I did and her bird died of loneliness she didn't even care about it I was soo disgusted 😔

    • @MatinAndTheBudgies
      @MatinAndTheBudgies 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Perry the budgie hello

    • @leothebudgie676
      @leothebudgie676 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MatinAndTheBudgies #stopthedeathdens

  • @xoxoDayDreamingxoxo
    @xoxoDayDreamingxoxo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Something else about the vitamin water drops, that I saw someone mention in a budgie Facebook group, was that if the bird doesn't like the taste, they can learn to avoid the water dish and become seriously dehydrated! In such a small bird that can be dangerous!

    • @sage4618
      @sage4618 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hello! A question here. As shown to not have ropes for your birds are ‘wooden’ ropes okay? they aren’t really ropes but look like it.

    • @astro6512
      @astro6512 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sage4618 wooden ropes are fine because they don’t have the fibres that the birds eat

  • @jfecanin310
    @jfecanin310 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    We adopted a budgie a few years ago who was so neglected that he was overly protective over his reflection and even his shadow. He would neglect eating and drinking to spend time with his shadow (we don't have mirrors at our aviary), and when he had to be forcibly separated from his shadow to eat or take medication, he would become aggressive and bite people and other birds. It took years for him to recover and for us to teach him to interact with other birds and become a fully integrated part of our aviary.

  • @extrovertedintrovert2900
    @extrovertedintrovert2900 3 ปีที่แล้ว +179

    I have a bird and my brother has a bird and when Elle said "NO COTTON ROPE TOYS!!" and I saw my bro had a cotton rope toy for his budgie, I took it out without asking. I think it is safe to say he prefers an alive bird to a bird toy.

    • @mxxhi170
      @mxxhi170 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Awesome :) im really happy u took it out of the bird's cage 💛

    • @1nokai
      @1nokai 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      You are a savior😁

    • @mxxhi170
      @mxxhi170 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@1nokai yes he/she is ✨💜

    • @HK-jb6hi
      @HK-jb6hi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Ok but remember to also explain to your brother why it’s harmful instead of just removing it, otherwise he’s probably going to get another one to replace it

    • @mxxhi170
      @mxxhi170 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@HK-jb6hi yes thats true but i mean if the person removed it then it obviously means something is wrong with the toy

  • @madelineprather7470
    @madelineprather7470 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Thank you for letting me know about the happy hut issue! I didn't know how dangerous they could be, and thankfully I've only had my little lovebird for two nights, so I could quickly prevent bad things from happening to him! I took it out of his cage right away. Thank you so much! ❤

    • @uhhidunno7889
      @uhhidunno7889 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      At least I can rest a little easier knowing there is another person in this world who cares for their birds.

    • @laurencealdover3068
      @laurencealdover3068 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think those thread perches would go on the same category.

  • @swizzlejelly750
    @swizzlejelly750 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I'm a pet store employee, when she says " don't listen to pet store employees" she means those at PetSmart and petco, private businesses are very knowledgeable and will absolutely give you correct information. We aren't trying to make money. We own a lot of pets and we know what works!!

    • @girlmeetspup5778
      @girlmeetspup5778 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      most private business pet stores are super cool!! but not all people that work at chain pet stores like petsmart or petco care about money... me and my coworkers at the petsmart I work at dont get paid by commission, we genuinely want what's best for the animals and could care less about the money part. me and my coworkers tell customers that we don't sell proper sized cages and we show them cages online that are better suitable :) one of my coworkers even owns reptiles, dogs, cats and rodents and we all have lots of experience everything we do is to help the animals there :)

  • @PlainOLIcecream
    @PlainOLIcecream 3 ปีที่แล้ว +227

    This is SUPER informative,I had a happy hut but I took it out long ago cause I saw somewhere it was bad. Thanks elle!!

    • @gaslightgatekeepgirlboss8335
      @gaslightgatekeepgirlboss8335 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Lol i had mine before my bird started mating with it 💀

    • @goffyyyy
      @goffyyyy ปีที่แล้ว

      We keep alot of birds like ella and we don't use this happy huts,a bird nest is good for you're bird

  • @jessicalopez4636
    @jessicalopez4636 3 ปีที่แล้ว +159

    I’m not even gonna lie…I’ve done so many of these things & omg I’m so ashamed of myself. Luckily it was years ago & didn’t last long. I changed a lot of things so it doesn’t cause harm to my birds & they are all going strong, the oldest being 5 years old! And I’ve still got many more years to go with them☺️

    • @Marijemarijee
      @Marijemarijee 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Proud of you for admitting to your mistakes and improving your care! Youre amazing :)

    • @vickiking9829
      @vickiking9829 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      We all make mistakes. We are human. One of my budgies got out unexpectedly while my dogs were in the house. We had just had them a few days. I was able to get him on my finger but before I got him back in the cage he flew off to our downstairs bathroom into the toilet. Unfortunately my reaction was to just grab him and lift him out of the toilet and put him back in the cage. It put our taming back. I've just been able to get him to come to the millet after two weeks since then.

    • @looly66
      @looly66 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Being a good pet owner isn’t about the mistakes you have made, it’s about how we react to somebody correcting our mistakes.
      Everybody makes mistakes. There is misinformation everywhere, hey I’m sure even Elle made a mistake or two when she first started out. Even some of the best
      pet owners have made a mistake. Don’t feel bad about it everybody has made a mistake and nobody is absolutely perfect.

    • @hastyhummingbird2582
      @hastyhummingbird2582 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I did the same thing, but i stopped the moment I saw this video

  • @SpontaneousSketches
    @SpontaneousSketches 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    If anyone uses shampoo for their bird, consider using aloe instead. It's natural, it makes their skin hydrated and their feathers look beautiful. [:

    • @spyfalls_
      @spyfalls_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      You don’t need to use anything on your birds 🤦‍♀️ Just water is fine. They wouldn’t have anything in the wild

    • @ludociel1moivalentine
      @ludociel1moivalentine 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@spyfalls_ fr

    • @SpontaneousSketches
      @SpontaneousSketches 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@spyfalls_ but they're obviously not in the wild as pets, therefore they don't have the same things they would have in their natural habitat. We have to make adjustments to their needs because their lives are very different than non-captive birds. I'm not saying you absolutely have to use aloe for your bird, it is great for their feathers, but I'm not forcing you to use it.

    • @spyfalls_
      @spyfalls_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@SpontaneousSketches What I’m saying is they can survive without it in the wild, they can survive without it in captivity.

    • @SpontaneousSketches
      @SpontaneousSketches 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@spyfalls_ it's not a necessity, unless your bird plucks its feathers, it's just for better skin and feather health. I'm not trying to argue, I'm just saying what aloe can do for your bird.

  • @jessirarara
    @jessirarara ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I'm so happy for the existence of the bird community! I am looking to get birds again for the first time since I was a teen and I was looking at a happy hut. There was one I saw on Amazon though that had a review talking about how their bird had chewed a hole in the fabric and had somehow gotten caught INSIDE THE HUT between the layers of fabric. I thought maybe it wasn't a common occurrence but wanted to make sure and googled it. I found out that getting caught literally inside the things doesn't seem to be common, but after running into MANY videos like your own I understand the long list of reasons why these things aren't good for your bird. Thank you for this.

  • @mxxhi170
    @mxxhi170 3 ปีที่แล้ว +149

    I am literally so obsessed with your necklace wthhh 😫✨

    • @parrotart5251
      @parrotart5251 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Me too

    • @MariaLopez-sj9io
      @MariaLopez-sj9io 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      carspolymerclay on ig made it for her! It’s so cute😍

    • @87.l9
      @87.l9 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lol

    • @mxxhi170
      @mxxhi170 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@MariaLopez-sj9io thats so sweett 🥺

    • @mxxhi170
      @mxxhi170 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @I_like_birbs 247 lmao

  • @mansishah6579
    @mansishah6579 3 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    Sisal rope, jute rope, hemp rope, seagrass rope, and anything else that is a natural fiber (except cotton of course) is safe for birds! Even paper cord is safe! All you need to worry about if you have natural fiber rope is if the rope is treated in any way (sometimes it’s treated with petroleum and other chemicals) or if there were any glues used in making it. And if the rope is colorful, you have to make sure it only uses food grade dyes.

    • @HK-jb6hi
      @HK-jb6hi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      There is evidence of birds dying from natural fibre compaction as well so you still need to replace them when they are really frayed or you witness the bird ingesting it, just to a lesser extent.

    • @Leeeuuuhhh
      @Leeeuuuhhh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      coconut fiber is the only edible rope in existence.

    • @HK-jb6hi
      @HK-jb6hi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@Leeeuuuhhh no ropes should be ingested :/ just that sisal, seagrass and coconut are less likely to cause an impact ion

    • @robinrossgarrad9794
      @robinrossgarrad9794 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was told to buy a mop head and I line it on the back of the cage, they sleep in it too.

    • @HK-jb6hi
      @HK-jb6hi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@robinrossgarrad9794 those fibres are harmful, chemically treated and triggers hormones, that’s probably not a good idea

  • @MerhanaLaPrincesse12
    @MerhanaLaPrincesse12 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    5:20
    Elle: Mirrors are bad for birds
    *Me who lets her lonely cocktail fly freely in a room full of mirrors*: Hmm good information

  • @lilac_spot
    @lilac_spot 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    I love the fact that she takes the time to explain every single thing with details!

    • @floridadreamin7210
      @floridadreamin7210 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I love the fact that she takes the time to explain every single thing with details

    • @Daibelizzzy
      @Daibelizzzy 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@floridadreamin7210bro what and why?

    • @eliskastankova6478
      @eliskastankova6478 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      She is paid for that... 😂

  • @happyfurhammies6539
    @happyfurhammies6539 3 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    when Elle uploads I drop what I'm doing to watch her videos!
    who else does that I'm assuming a lot of people lol

    • @87.l9
      @87.l9 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I wasn't even doing anything lol

    • @BlessedWithPets
      @BlessedWithPets 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My mom woke me up to come eat breakfast Then she went downstairs and I rolled over to check my phone and Saw that she had posted something so I watched this whole video and now she’s mad at me

    • @BlessedWithPets
      @BlessedWithPets 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @I_like_birbs 247 lol

    • @zyle-lee2520
      @zyle-lee2520 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      True

    • @endlessbirds3050
      @endlessbirds3050 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      same here i always watch her vids

  • @abigailmarshall7165
    @abigailmarshall7165 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Elle : Don’t buy table top cages
    Me with a 48”x36”x24” table top:👁👄👁

    • @mannyheffley340
      @mannyheffley340 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same :0

    • @anampacheco1158
      @anampacheco1158 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I won't buy a cage like the one she has rn- I understand it's the best but rn I can't... I want to train my bird to have an open cage so I hope that helps...

    • @Y0URlocalArsonist
      @Y0URlocalArsonist 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree with everyone here 👁👅👁

  • @addison_sanders
    @addison_sanders 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Random Person: "Oh but my bird loves their hunt, they sleep in it every night i could never take it out."
    Elle: "Your bird is nesting in there, you don't want that." That face though... HAHAHA, Love you Elle.

  • @GabrielaMartinez-of3fr
    @GabrielaMartinez-of3fr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Thank you for all the information. My daughter wants me to adopt a macaw. I’m seriously considering it because she has done many years of research and this is her passion. I’ve also done research from TH-cam videos like yours. Again, thank you 😊. Love, love, love your necklace.

    • @mansageekz7938
      @mansageekz7938 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Did u adopt a macaw ?

    • @GabrielaMartinez-of3fr
      @GabrielaMartinez-of3fr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@mansageekz7938 Hi, not yet. We still have a lot to set up at home to safely accommodate these beautiful birds.

    • @ilanidams9899
      @ilanidams9899 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Macaws are parrots for really experienced bird owners, if you want the best for your bird you should start with a smaller more beginner breed

    • @MrJdubz100
      @MrJdubz100 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I just adopted a 4 year old Catalina macaw and they are absolutely not for beginners.

  • @bruh-hk6tz
    @bruh-hk6tz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    This channel has me so angry at pet stores. Everything they sell seems to be for profit with no benefit for the birds! Definitely watching all your videos so I can make sure I’ll take the best care of my birds when I get them!
    Thanks for existing bc this makes it so easy.

  • @SoaringSunshine
    @SoaringSunshine 3 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    This is such good info! I will definitely take this information into consideration when I buy toys for my Pineapple GCC!

    • @spucciniful1
      @spucciniful1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ohhh my goodness I LOVE pineapple green cheek conures!!!

    • @angsfeatheredfriends
      @angsfeatheredfriends 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      PlantetPleasures website is amazing, if you are looking for parrot safe natural toys. You don't have to worry about what is or isn't safe, cause it is all safe! Mine love them all! Glad El mentioned them in one of her older videos.

  • @claytonmorris5352
    @claytonmorris5352 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very good advice & information about the birds. Thank you Elle

  • @moonlight.star1
    @moonlight.star1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Anyone who disliked this meant 'DIS I LIKE'.
    Well done, Elle. You outdid yourself this time.

    • @abi2370
      @abi2370 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol I like that

    • @moonlight.star1
      @moonlight.star1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@abi2370 thankyou

  • @conniecruz880
    @conniecruz880 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    So happy to see you. You may of saved my budgies lives. I thought they didn't chew their rope, but I checked after your video they are. Thank you.

  • @cerbera_22
    @cerbera_22 3 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    I'm mad at myself for buying a tiny cage. But thankfully I was able to get a bigger cage today (Second day of owning a budgie)

    • @angsfeatheredfriends
      @angsfeatheredfriends 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Started out with a sorta smaller cage, not a nice huge flight cage, but not terribly small either. Those small cages can come in handy. I kept mine. I had to use it to quarantine 1 of my budgies. I have also used it for transporting. I am not comfortable with those tiny bird carriers at all. Not when a vet drive is over an hour away. You can also use them as a side cage to explore. Fill it with foraging toys, keep the door open. Let your birds explore it during the day (that is if you let your birds out to free roam).

    • @Ash-wv4uy
      @Ash-wv4uy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I currently use my smaller cage as sort of a play cage for my bird. I leave it on the desk open at all times, and hide a treats with some toys, and I change the set up every few weeks. My bird enjoys climbing in and out and all over it, foraging for all the goodies while I work on the computer next to her. My bird's wings aren't clipped, so she flies off whenever she gets bored. Her actual cage is much bigger obviously, and thats where she sleeps. But the smaller cage made for a great play pen Instead of buying a whole new playset.

    • @lucija9178
      @lucija9178 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same but i still have them, thankfuly my father and i will buy them 80×80×150 cm large cage, i think it is big enough for 5 budgies ,😄

    • @kawaiigameroxo1836
      @kawaiigameroxo1836 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      WOW SECOND DAY ROUND OF A APPLOUSE THATS AMAZING 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

    • @thatfireao770
      @thatfireao770 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      My mother didn’t listen and my birds are stuck with a tiny cage D:

  • @Jasmine-ec1zh
    @Jasmine-ec1zh 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I've had my bird Echo for over 6 years now, he's outlived two other birds I've had. The most recent one, Niku, died just yesterday. I'm watching videos to try and figure out a best way to make him comfortable now that it's just him again.

    • @urtiyayeah1946
      @urtiyayeah1946 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Why did your birds die so fast?

    • @urtiyayeah1946
      @urtiyayeah1946 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Are you sure your keeping them properly?

    • @Jasmine-ec1zh
      @Jasmine-ec1zh 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@urtiyayeah1946 i keep them properly yes. The first bird was not mine and died back when we first got them (keep in mind they were from petsmart, and yes now i adopt and do not shop but then i was younger and less educated.) The most recent one had hurt her leg and hid it from me, and I couldn't get her to the vet in time. I noticed that night and had made an appointment for 6am the next morning.

    • @Jasmine-ec1zh
      @Jasmine-ec1zh 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@urtiyayeah1946 also keep in mind that the first bird (who again was not mine) was taken to a vet but still passed, we believe he was just too old to heal up. And I had Niku for almost 6 years aswell, so they did not "die so fast"

  • @ireneplayz3436
    @ireneplayz3436 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Welp, time to remove all 4 mirrors in my birds cage

  • @ArKer902
    @ArKer902 3 ปีที่แล้ว +153

    I ask myself how much dollars you‘ve already spent for your birds. But they get the BEST care from you.☺️😄

    • @leothebudgie676
      @leothebudgie676 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      At my local pet store, they sell Macaws. They are worth like $2678 or something.

    • @kayskritters131
      @kayskritters131 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@leothebudgie676 really?! :0

    • @leothebudgie676
      @leothebudgie676 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@kayskritters131 yos

    • @kayskritters131
      @kayskritters131 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@leothebudgie676 dang

    • @leothebudgie676
      @leothebudgie676 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@kayskritters131 Well, I have some cheap birds here. They only cost like $200, $300, or $400.

  • @trusfrated4645
    @trusfrated4645 3 ปีที่แล้ว +360

    We👏need 👏an👏 eyeliner 👏 tutorial 👏

  • @demeaningplebny1363
    @demeaningplebny1363 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lots of great tips. Thank you for doing this!

  • @ro_2525
    @ro_2525 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    My cousins budgie died because of the "Happy Huts". His budgie shredded the material and choked on it. 😭😭😞

    • @truethat8717
      @truethat8717 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So sad😭

    • @ro_2525
      @ro_2525 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@truethat8717 😞😞😭

    • @odesola
      @odesola 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      R I p bird 🐦 lived s good life my died 2 months ago :(

  • @chrispukalski8346
    @chrispukalski8346 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    I just had to tell you this at the end of the school year we are doing a trained birds performs i am sooo exited for my bird to be in it

    • @FerDeLance06
      @FerDeLance06 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey that's cool, Chris. Are you going to video your bird's performance and show it online?

    • @chrispukalski8346
      @chrispukalski8346 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      i don't know yet

    • @frippity
      @frippity 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      if you do we’d love to see

    • @chrispukalski8346
      @chrispukalski8346 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@frippity Thanks

    • @chrispukalski8346
      @chrispukalski8346 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't really know yet because my birds are scared of the camera

  • @budgiepalace7646
    @budgiepalace7646 3 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    bestieeee we love the wing liner

  • @monkeynumbernine
    @monkeynumbernine 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Ah, yes...the
    *DEATH DENS*
    😡
    I was just at the parrot food/ toy store on Tuesday (giant national chain store) and, of course, every single enclosure with small parrots had these terrible things.

    • @crested_moon
      @crested_moon ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol one time I took them off the shelf and hid them!!!!

  • @juliametha3819
    @juliametha3819 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    A brilliant video! Thank you so much! ❤ 🦜

  • @moe541
    @moe541 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I literally paused this video and took off the sand perches from my green cheeked conures cage when Elle said these were actually bad for parrots 😅

  • @khyunmomo.
    @khyunmomo. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    i used to have a very small cage for my 2 budgies :( but thanks to your amazing bird videos i actually got them a bigger cage and way more toys and i also got them on the right diet! thanks for ur videos their really helpful :)

  • @jimgriffin9924
    @jimgriffin9924 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I live in a senior apartment with limited space. Rowdy, my green cheek conure, has a cage downstairs in the living room, although he spends most of his time riding around on my shoulder. Huckleberry and Pickles, my two budgies, live very happily in a table top cage like the one you show. The cage is on top of the chest of drawers in my bedroom, where they can watch me (and where they and Rowdy can visit safely with them inside their cage) while I'm working on my computer. Since I'm a writer, that's where I spend most of my day. Huckleberry and Pickles prefer to stay in their cage most of the time, so they have company while I work. And they love chattering at anyone on the computer

  • @animalrescuer80
    @animalrescuer80 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing video.. thank you for the Amazon list 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @amerisartanimation
    @amerisartanimation 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Hello Elle and the early squad! Hope ya’ll have a wonderful day! :D

  • @evdokiach7765
    @evdokiach7765 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    YOUR NECKLACE IS YOUR MERCH???BECAUSE I LOVE IT!!

    • @shreya3006
      @shreya3006 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I think it was a gift to them but I might be wrong

  • @nargisfarhana1354
    @nargisfarhana1354 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    She knows a lot about birds!!

  • @alejandroantonio5083
    @alejandroantonio5083 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have learned so much from these videos thank you so much and u qasbplaning on buying the happy hud bird bed. Thank you so much👌🏼

  • @bangtanff986
    @bangtanff986 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    All points noted in my bird care book.... Thank. You very much for this good and nice information

  • @CVersailles
    @CVersailles 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    That "NOPE" at 11:47 is just too precious... Thanks for that! And for the rest: it's RIGHT ON! The marketers are the predators and we are the prey... The problem is that what is being said now is the same as what what said when I first started out with birds over 15 years ago, and nothing has changed... The marketers seem to be winning the battle...

  • @H.C.Q.
    @H.C.Q. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love those rope perches. I now have three of them that sort of make a three-tiered stair case from the bottom level to the top. They're great because they can be bent into any customized shape.

  • @dianesmeltz8087
    @dianesmeltz8087 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just now received my Elle's Avian Essential Box for small birds. This is fantastic !!!! Such a great variety of items. Everything you would need to set up a beautiful cage.... Well worth the price !!!! LOVE IT !!! Thank you so much Diane

  • @nancyfelix4612
    @nancyfelix4612 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    You have honestly helped me a lot with my birds and I wanted to thank you.🥰

  • @addyssy
    @addyssy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    This is SUCH GOOD INFO I’ve been deciding when to get a bird and what I should get for the birb. And this explains a lot of things dangerous to them! Tysm for this info it’s so helpful Elle!

    • @reidamemer1
      @reidamemer1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Well it's been a year, did you still get the bird? 🤨

    • @They350
      @They350 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@reidamemer1 yeah

  • @carolinaarango9224
    @carolinaarango9224 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you soooooo much for this advice!This has helped me a lot!

  • @debbie_93
    @debbie_93 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love this girl! I’ve learned so much!!!! Most I never bought into, but the fuzzy cave, that was the best!

  • @emberwolfanimations6603
    @emberwolfanimations6603 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you! As a first time bird owner you have helped so much!

  • @miss1234smiff
    @miss1234smiff 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thank you for this vid. I had no idea some of the things I had in my cockatiels cage was actually harmful. Going to make sure he is better taken care of. Again thank you!

  • @Linda-qq5mg
    @Linda-qq5mg 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a very important video with lots of great information! Thank you so very much.

  • @doe729
    @doe729 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am a new bird owner. I just purchased my first parakeet four days ago.. I splurged on a really nice cage, toys and perches. According to your video, it looks like I did a good job and you’ve given me a lot of information so I don’t go forward with making mistakes to harm my new pet.. Thank you.

  • @lizdoesstuff4880
    @lizdoesstuff4880 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I’m happy I saw this I’m getting my first bird in the summer and I’m doing a lot of research

  • @leilanieq4650
    @leilanieq4650 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Sadly I have bought some of these things but thanks to you and many other bird you tubers and influencers have helped with these. Thankfully before I got my bird the pet store I got her from “Parrot Stars” helped me find the correct bird cage and I got mine through them. I used to have a happy hut but it made my bird very hormonal along with her mirror so I had to get rid of the both. At pets mart they told me the sanded perch would help her nails and as a younger kid I believed her. I got it and when I was putting it in the cage and cute my hand on it, if it cut me I knew it wasn’t that safe for her so I also didn’t use that. I’ll let you know when I post a cage tour and maybe you can give some feedback or watch my video! I had to learn over time but I’m so great full for people who inform others like you Elle! I started my channel partially for the same reason! To inform others. I’m gonna ask for your kit as a gift and maybe I’ll get it!!

  • @jessb7030
    @jessb7030 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this!! Awesome!! Very helpful for sure.

  • @jeremygernhaelder8783
    @jeremygernhaelder8783 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This has been incredibly informative...thank you so much...I will adjust my birds' cage tomorrow morning

  • @odalisherrera8434
    @odalisherrera8434 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    thank you elle! I recently got my first conure and the previous owner was admit about him sleeping in his happy hut. I have two cockatiels and they sleep on their natural perches. My conure had some aggressive tendencies as of lately, I will be removing the hut today!

  • @mijiniworld
    @mijiniworld 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thanks for telling 😀
    I was planning to buy honey sticks and flavoured millets!
    Thanks for the information 💜💜

  • @loishancock9996
    @loishancock9996 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank 😮you for sharing your experience.

  • @wingedfawn
    @wingedfawn 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video is really helpful thank you! I'm looking to get a bird or two soon so this is extremely helpful :)

  • @carlysand7771
    @carlysand7771 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I don't know how I didn't know how dangerous those happy huts are! My bird had always loved to hide in there or in a blanket I had draped over a perch... She was never hormonal, but I will definitely not be doing this for future birds I own!

  • @victoria3301
    @victoria3301 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great substitute for a preening toy: a piece of dried corn husk! My baby loves to destroy things and she will spend forever just shredding the corn husk to powder. Plus it's super cheap 😊

  • @MrCARLOSFINES
    @MrCARLOSFINES 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing educational video thank you for helping me keep Daisy safe !!!!!

  • @arrenpauldignomopets
    @arrenpauldignomopets 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am learning so much from you ty!

  • @aloe7889
    @aloe7889 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you this video is very informative. I had considered trying the furry huts, rope toys and honey stick treats. But what you said makes alot of sense, I wouldn't risk my birds' health. So glad I found your video before I spent money on some of these!

  • @yaggukult9789
    @yaggukult9789 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    grit is actually for softbills who dont hull their seeds and the hulls aren't really digestable so they use hem to grind up the hulls, parrots hull their food and if you give grit, they can eat it and it can destroy their internal organ's walls

    • @FerDeLance06
      @FerDeLance06 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It surprised me when Elle mentioned that. I was always under the impression that you should always supply grit for your birds. It makes me wonder if pet shop staff would advise you on that. I guess some would, but there would invariably be some that wouldn't - just to get the sale.

  • @belinhafernandes
    @belinhafernandes 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you SO MUCH for this information especially concerning the abrasive concrete perch! I have one near water and food. The bird uses it to polish the beak but stays mostly in the higher wood perches. I had no idea most of that these products even existed! I am learning about birds. I have a few doubts about food and many, many doubts about toys so I will search your videos on that topic too.

  • @andrewhenney
    @andrewhenney ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for your advice Elle.

  • @dawnherbst325
    @dawnherbst325 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hi Elle
    I wanna just say thank you for your vids because if it wasn't for you I would not know how to properly take care Of a bird ( I am planning on getting a cockatiel) so thank you for teaching me 🌸🌸🐤

  • @Libineeraj
    @Libineeraj 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I needed this video cuz I was thinking to buy some stuffs for my birds 🥰

  • @oliviaespino6395
    @oliviaespino6395 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your video’s help out so much I am a soon to be owner of a bird! Either a lovebird or a cockatiel and I am so excited!

  • @nicolasannawn5715
    @nicolasannawn5715 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Many times in the petshop I used to work in, parrots ended up with their feet tangle in the threads. Very good video!

  • @inky-boi
    @inky-boi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Oh I dident know I have to check my bird toys!!

  • @rsull1995
    @rsull1995 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    You forgot 11! You shouldn’t get a bird because you’ll get addicted to them and sniff them and you can’t save yourself! 😡

    • @PlainOLIcecream
      @PlainOLIcecream 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh yea!

    • @mxark446
      @mxark446 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      TRUE-

    • @rainez-00
      @rainez-00 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      What's 11?

    • @PlainOLIcecream
      @PlainOLIcecream 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@rainez-00 the video says "10 dangerous things" they're just sayying to add

  • @spoopybeanie
    @spoopybeanie ปีที่แล้ว

    My bird got a thread from a rope toy stuck around her neck. She started squawking and pannicking and trying to fly away. I'm so glad I was there the help her 🙏🏻

  • @chomp7923
    @chomp7923 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is so helpful. I know some stuff about budgies but not all of it, i will buy all your materials in the store you put in the desc, tysm.

  • @snowandlemon439
    @snowandlemon439 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You always make informative videos ❤️

  • @BirdNerdSophie
    @BirdNerdSophie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    I made a similar video a couple of months ago and we seem to have picked the same stuff haha! The only thing I'd say is that seagrass huts can still promote hormonal behaviour so I don't usually recommend them either! Hope you and the flock are okay!

    • @mariniqueterblanche431
      @mariniqueterblanche431 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes it can help still if they loved the hut

    • @angsfeatheredfriends
      @angsfeatheredfriends 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hello Sophie, I also agree on the seagrass hut. It is still a hut.
      Birds do not get as broken hearted over the loss of dangerous items as some people think they do lol

    • @candicet5973
      @candicet5973 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep! Now I have 2 videos to see what to look out for! 😃

  • @Tonystark-sg3dm
    @Tonystark-sg3dm หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank u Elle for the info

  • @tara3449
    @tara3449 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much Elle! I have decided to get a cockatiel finally and am really excited thank you for this! It will extremely help me for a first time bird owner for me! ☺️☺️☺️

  • @chickpeagaming100
    @chickpeagaming100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I cant wait to get my first two budgies! I have been researching by watching your vids, Alens vids, and many more birb yters for about a year or two! I feel like I'm ready now.

    • @chickpeagaming100
      @chickpeagaming100 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Sofia Braham Thank you for the info! I only have been watching the informational ones. Elle is probably my favorite bird channel on TH-cam. I'll probably get my budgies next week!
      I already made a natural wood playground that they will love!

  • @tayroberts4481
    @tayroberts4481 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    My daughter adopted two parakeets 6 months ago, THANK YOU for your EDUCATION on all things BIRDS, thanks to you, they are living their best bird life. We have learned SOOOOO much!! XOXO

  • @pipermcgirr2657
    @pipermcgirr2657 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm fairly new to your channel but I love your videos and can't wait to order one of your kits for my bird!

  • @marylucero5875
    @marylucero5875 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this video ❤️ you are saving birds!!

  • @coconutz8891
    @coconutz8891 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thank you so much for all the informations. You really deserve more than 1M subs in my opinion. I am getting a pigeon soon, cause the only parrot in my area(counry too almost) is a budgie. I love them, but I don't want to get them from a per store, but breeders are like over 200 miles away and more. Also, since you are so close to 200k, I would love to see more merch. THE BIRD NECKLACE🤩🤩🤩Stay safe, I love you so much

    • @angsfeatheredfriends
      @angsfeatheredfriends 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Make sure you fully research pigeon's needs. They aren't parrots.
      Diet, toys, cage size, other needs. If you aren't sure look for people who specialize in the species or talk to a breeder. If you know an avian vet you can talk to, even better.

    • @coconutz8891
      @coconutz8891 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@angsfeatheredfriends oh, don't worry. I was doing research for pigeons for 6 months, cause I want to provude the best home I possibly can. Thank you so much for replying and saying this. Stay safe❤😷

  • @_s0ul.s
    @_s0ul.s 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I have 2 cockatiels their Names are Herby and Kerby
    Herby ist an Lutino and Kerby is an Albino :)

  • @Rand0m_Person1
    @Rand0m_Person1 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My local pet store employees basically said everything you said in this video. They’ve have healthy animals. They even have a bird area that birds feet to fly around. ( 3 employees per watch them and they have 5 rooms where they separate certain budgies. )

  • @birdsbirding2150
    @birdsbirding2150 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good info.. thanks...