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From watching a variety of videos I've thought about creating a brand called 'pitchperch' for parrot toys. I have a design for a foraging toy, and thought maybe pitch/wood sap would be a good and non-toxic adhesive. This way people wouldn't have to worry about plastic or metal, and if the bird/s destroy it(Kinda the purpose) they will be less worry/monitoring to make sure they don't ingest something that could be harmful.
I absolutely LOVE that idea!!!! It would be super comforting to know that no matter what a parrot owner buys from your store, everything is safe and non toxic to our parrots. You have my support!! If it ends up happening let me know please 😄
Hi, silly girl! The word was more sanitary,lol I just love ya and your birbs so much, your dry sense of humor makes me laugh, great info. By the way.👍🙏😘😘p.s. thanx a bunch!
Im 15 i have an alexandrine And i used to have a indian rick neck [ Rip Cookie i miss you ] And i just want to say Make a lot of research and consider that it will change your life for ever and you might regret it at times and please consider that when they will die you will be heartbroken I had an eating disorder after my bird died And i said no more birds I got another bird after that and had anxiety for a month bc I didn’t want it to die ( my Indian ring neck died bc he was really sick and I didn’t notice on time ) I really regreted geting a bird and it sucks No more cleaness no more quiet I still love my bird but please reconsider
@@michellemeade3821 awee thank ya 😄 I did. It was a lot of fun. These Miami drivers need to calm themselves though good Lord I about got ran over multiple times.
Two of my favorite tools are a paint scraper for the poop and chop that just won’t come off and zip ties to hang toys! You can zip them all the way so your bird can’t get their beak or head stuck, and cut them off when you want to move the toys. I also have a tarp on the wall behind his cage because we aren’t in our forever home, to keep the wall from being destroyed! Those plastic office mats can be good if you have carpeted floors!
I got a mosquito net that drapes over the bed to get our cockatiel used to us. The one I got from amazon was structured & could hang from 6-8 hooks in the ceiling or from a 4 post bed ,like mine. I draped it to include his cage right next to the bed and left his door open so he could return to his safe space when he wanted to. I only let him out when I was right there. Once he was fairly comfortable with us , I took it down. Now I have an inside free roam bird. 🤗
@@VictoriaRyann Victoria!!! I got my birb!!!! I don't know his/her gender yet but if it's a girl I will call her Spring or May And if it's a boy I will call him Kiwi!!!!
@@pavexa girl!!!! I was searching and searching for you cause I could of swore I got a notification from you but then couldn't find it. FINALLY!! haha. I'm so excited for you yay!! How's everything going with you and your new birdy? Love the names. Your gonna be an awesome bird mama
@@VictoriaRyann Thank you so much!!!! Kiwi is very nice,everything is going great!!! But he is still bonding with me I take him to the bathroom and play with him and he really likes it when i rub his beak!
My husband and I love your videos we are getting a conure tomorrow 5/12/20.. and 2 love birds we already have 2 parakeets and ur videos will help us with the future maintenance of our birds. Thank you!
Fleece snuffle mat. They are great, they are fleece strips attached to a PVC bottom usually, you put food and treats on it and the bird has to forage through the fleece to find their food.
You are getting sleepy.... your eyes are getting very heavy... your ears are hearing soft chirps from a distance... getting closer... when you awaken.. you will have an overwhelming urge to have a bird... you must have a bird...
Love this!!! Do you still keep your birbs feathers clipped? I’m a new GCC mama and mine has his clipped- I’m a little worried about when they grow back! He doesn’t know me well yet. I’ve only had him 3 weeks now.
Bird first-Aid, Corn starch and a pair of hemostats for Blood Feathers. Also make sure to read up on and watch a video or two. as for cage cleaning at Walmart in the automobile area get a Bug and Tar sponge, a bag of micro towels, and a spray bottle to mix the hot water and vinegar in. buy a bag of stainless steel washers, cause not all perches have the same size hardware. some washers might be to small or to big for the area you are trying to mount at in the cage. two washers, an eyelet, a wingnut and you have new spot to hang a bird toy from. lean to dyi your own parrot toys, it is super rewarding.
I love your Quaker parrot and your videos. If I ever move to a state where I can get one (they’re illegal in the state I live in, and some vets will report you) I will get one. Yours is so cute and sweet! Both of your birds are. And this video was so helpful. I saved it for future use. Thank you!
Hey girlfriend, I see this is an older vid., but fast forward, I still can't get Jake to drink out of a water bottle😮, and boy oh boy, changing the water is like (bowl) for Jake it's still at least 10 times a day, love the plastic hooks!! Still love watching any and all your vids., ❤❤
@@itz_gachaworld9559 oh cool!!! Is it music only or do they do other stuff? So neat to meet another middle namer that's Ryan even if it's spelled different haha!!
Hi!!im a new member of the birb squad,so I wanted to tell you a little something!at the beginning,when I was getting my pineapple conure,you helped me a lot!now it's been two months,and I'm watching you again!also,with the plastic hook things,(I have those)my birds beak has gotten caught in the metal hooks,but I always keep them open.that a little tip cause if it is open,then your bird can slide their beak off I know that that means a lot of falling toys all the time,but metal hooks are secure,will not break,and now can guarantee your birds safeness.but everyone ha atheists different way!!i think yours is pretty cool!!!
See every parrot I have has loved their nest box non are in pairs but every single one has really enjoyed it, they go to bed when they want but no one talks about a nest box but it's their little bed room which all my males and females ringneck quarker and conures all really enjoyed and sleep in every single night
Palm leaves. You can buy a roll of it or, since i live in FL and NEVER EVER use pesticides or fertilizer, i dry out my own. Katie adores shredding things. Braid a lil box, pop in a nut - voila! Conure toy. If I'm lucky, 20 min of ripping followed by several contented shrieks, and then what i call giggles.
Ohhhhh i love this idea! That is genius. I was just in Florida I should of brought back a few with me haha. I bet your Katie is hilarious to watch when shredding those. Thank you again for the idea I'm going to give this a try :)
Can I just say that obviously messy water is super annoying, but if part of the problem is how often your parrot bathes, give them a birdbath, It's so important for birds to bathe almost every day, for their health and cleanliness, so I urge you, drinking is not the only use that birds have for water, so PLEASE provide a water dish for your birds, even if it isn't for drinking! You are an amazing bird owner, so informed yet so open to learning, Also, bathing promotes preening and feather health, it also combats dry and itchy skin (which can lead to plucking), so even if you have a water bottle for your birbs, bathing opportunities EVERY DAY are so so important, if your bird loves bathing, all the better!
Thanks so much for this input girl!!! Hopefully this will help some people. My birds personally have their own bird bath offered to them everyday. Yoshi LOVES taking baths probably cause he always finds a way to get dirty and realizes he needs baths everyday 😂😂thanks again!
@@VictoriaRyann lmao. Idk if u remember but I was gonna get a gcc. My mom loves them but she really didn't want one. Someone was getting rid of 4 parakeets and I'm getting them tomarrow! So this vid helps as I like to do my research over again when I get another bird or animal
One of my green-cheeks a Pineapple-Turquoise named Pina also got her beak stuck in the same way. She was calm and couldn't move her head, but when trying to get her to step up we noticed that she was stuck. She ended up with a hole in her bottom beak which grew out after a few months. It was unsual because our other GCC, Leo played with the toys for two years at that point.
i just got my first guy yesterday as a surprize so this vid helped so much- one tip from my other animals- a UV light helps kill topical germs. we use them in hospitals for ipads etc so just another layer lol great vid
I love water bottles and have them for 36 of my birds. They take their pellets & still drink out of the water bottle to soak the pellets. It’s hilarious. I also give them baths each day too! Great vid girl!!
khaled al tamimi yes absolutely! Just make sure the room temp is above 75 degrees F to prevent shivering 🥶 & stress. I’m sure Victoria would agree! At three months old your baby is fully feathered & ready for bath fun.
Omg thank you soooo much for talking about the water bottle. I am getting a bird on Sunday so it’s a amazing I heard this. I haven’t heard anything about this so I needed to hear it. Also the steam cleaner and air purifier stuff I may get but I’m only 15 so I can’t get it rn... I may be getting green cheek parakeet/conure.
Victoria, while I appreciate your dedication and enthusiasm, there has been several "tips" given on your videos which were not quite true. Not getting into specifics, I'm speaking from experience. Most behaviors are different from one bird to the next and must be figured out as the bird develops it's own personality. Shaping behavior can be tricky and certainly different depending on many factors. Age, gender and surroundings are significant in the birds tendencies. I appreciate your desire to help others in the care of the green cheeks as they are adorable little rascals! My only advice for viewers is to research specific areas of concern because there are MANY factors that can influence behavior patterns! Thanks for your efforts and PLEASE don't take this in a negative way! It is merely meant to keep an open mind for different scenarios as birds, like us, are all different characters and react differently as well.
Thanks girl!!! Definitely a lot to choose from and consider. It's all about what fits your lifestyle. I hope you find the right Birdy. Let me know if you end up getting one ☺️☺️
Thumbs up, subscribed, added more things to my amazon parrot things to buy list. Thanks! Also, where were you months ago!?!?! :P (old video I know, I just stumbled across this one now lol)
Hey Victoria! So quick question, actually some advice. We lost our parakeet this morning and we are not sure why. He didnt seem sick or anything prior to finding him this morning. My question is; out Green Cheek Ollie interacted with him even last night. Would you think its a good idea to get him checked out by a vet? He is not acting any differently than he usually does, but we are just an little paranoid. I did call the vet this morning and scheduled him to be seen on Wednesday, and they didnt seem all that concerned. Though, I feel like you know more than they do... 😁 Thoughts? And thank you as always!
No i dont! Any suggestions? Its a male! Its 5 years old.. And its name is chaka. I dont like the name and want to change it but it knows it name quite well:( what shall i do?
@@aimeekathleen3789 hmmm that's a toughy.... Since he already knows his name and you're considering changing it, maybe give it a somewhat similar name? What about Chino? I freaking love that name haha. Or maybe Astro, Casper, Chopin, or Cello? Idk your kind of style with names but hopefully this at least gives you some direction. Let me know what you end up choosing!!!!!
Great ideas as usual! My little Frankie loves popsicles also I have to hide to eat them.😂 I should try frozen fruit. JJ and Bebo love frozen raspberries but man are they messy!! I haven't given them for awhile. I have been going to try the veggie fork thing and also getting water bottles my JJ (IRN) is a crazy soup maker I spend all day changing water so yes what a great idea!! I was going to mention a water filter is a good thing for birds also. I just feel its safer and cheaper then buying water. Air purifier is a must in my opinion and if you can get it with the humidifier included it is better for both you and the birds!! Most houses are to dry for birdies.🐦 Hope you had an amazing vacation!! Looking beautiful as always!😘
Hahahaha glad to hear mine aren't the only weirdos that attack the popsicles 😅. Ohhhh I love the added ideas and tips thank you Wendy. You always have great advice I appreciate you giving your input and helping out as much as you do. Thank you it was so relaxing and much needed!!! Thank you for the compliments you are beautiful and you have a beautiful soul 🥰🥰🥰
@@VictoriaRyann your welcome! It seriously got me to thinking and another good thing you could do a video on is weighing our birds. I don't know if its something you do but it is highly recommended. It is a good way find the first sign of illness in birds. If they lose more them 10% body weight they should be seen by a vet. I just have a little kitchen scale with a small perch. I try to do it every morning but it doesn't always happen. Weighing in grams is the most accurate in birds. Just thought I would mention it. Have a great rest of your day!!
Oh my gosh why did I not mention this in the video?!?!?! YES! I could not agree more that is vital to have. You are so right. I'm going to add that one in my description box too so hopefully people see it there as well. Thank you Wendy you are a lifesaver. Hope you have a fantastic day :)
Hey Victoria! Thanks for this video. I have a question that you can probably answer with your experience: is it still ok to have only one bird if I work regular 9-5 ? I am looking at a quaker parrot and wonder if that time is enough for it to entertain itself while I am gone or if I need two. Thank you !
Hello, I love your Blue Quaker, I had a green Quaker as my first 🦜 Parrot. I am recently looking for a suitable quiet Parrot . How do you keep your Quaker Parrot to be so quiet? That's so amazing!!
Thanks for sharing all this information with us, so helpful, so handy!! About the mesh door screen, does it close strong enough at the very bottom so that it keeps birds from tucking themselves underneath it and passing through? I really need something like these doors, but I'm also sure that my bird are going to try to walk through it instead of just flying...
Awww thanks for this video. I just got a blue baby quaker last Saturday and named it Popples too! Just subscribed to your channel 😊💙 great stuff girl 👌my hubby just built a pvc pipe perch for our baby and the vet tape is awesome idea
Thank you!! I ordered the air purifier ,water bottle ( Still trying to figure out how to get it to hang right :/), mats, In splurged on a handheld vacuum And a hand held steam Cleaner. Thank you thank you thank you
I want get a glass bottle water feeder and do away with cup. Question how do attach it if the bird is on top of the cage. I get it that if birdie is in the cage alls well. lol
I’ve heard of lots of ppl with the hooks I make bird toys for sale so I do my best to keep everything super safe we use the ones that twist cover the scary parts.
thank you so much for this video! i am 12 and my family has a umbrella cockatoo(11), an African grey (19), a parakeet (4), and a blue Quaker parrot (1) the parakeet and the blue Quaker parrot are my birds that i have raised, and the Quaker parrot i named river! she looks just like popples. this video helped me because i have had my Quaker for almost a year now and she poops a lot, so the steamer and the baking mats are such a big help to me. My Quaker is out a lot of the day but i do have a problem with her. every time i hold her she goes to my neck and starts biting me. i have done research and i cannot find any reason she is doing this, i have tried yelling at her and putting her in the cage if she doesn't listen but it does not help. i know you are a parrot expert so maybe you could help? if so that would be amazing! thanks
What about making/giving birdie bread to conures? Significant other will be getting a pineapple conure soon. We also have a desk/mat that can be cleaned off easy under the cage from a previous bird we had.
Omg. The water bottle one is a NEED. I ordered the one you suggested. I’ve only had my bird Stanley(cinnamon green cheek conure) for about a month and his water dish is always getting dirty. Him hoping the water bottle saves me
New subscribers. Just stated watching videos and this one helped me out. Was looking for something similar to the parrot forks because my birds like to chew popsicle sticks. And the parrot fork works perfect to hang them through.
Me and my daughters just got a blue quaker parrot. She is a female and we need some advice on how to get her to trust us on picking her up and showing her love and affection. Hope you can help us out.
Haha he is so cute right!!!! Well mine show it differently. Yoshi likes to cuddle under my neck or the spot in between my hair and back of my ear. That is one way he shows is ultimately by cuddling. Popples doesn't seem to like tight spaces or cuddles much but he does like to be right up against my neck sometimes. He also will pick at a freckle on my shoulder when he wants my attention to give him a kiss. They both also bob their head a lot when they get excited and want me near. That seems to be a fairly typical way majority of parrots show affection or wanting attention. It also shows excitement :)
Just buy a hand full of the small caribbeaners with the screw closures they come in a few small sizes ,deferent kinds of metals ,and several deferent colors. Hobby Lobby should have a good selection.
I’m found the, “potulas Air Purifier with True HEPA Filter, 3-in-1 Filter Desktop Air Cleaner Eliminates Pet Dander, Odors, Dust and More, Great for Personal Office, Bedroom, Small Spaces” it is only 33 dollars on Amazon!
The water bottle... Be careful one of mine stopped working !!! I felt awful! I didn't know if she (my Quaker) was without water for the while day😥😨 but i noticed the next morning. The ball gets stuck. Just be aware. I'm getting that curtain
Oh dang!!! Thanks for bringing this up. Definitely will be checking mine moreso ☺️ thankfully you noticed it with yours fairly quickly. Hope your Quaker is doing ok! Let me know how the curtain door thingy works out for you!!!
@@VictoriaRyann i will. I'm getting ready To adopt a sun, and A Quaker . But they're in the same cage, And. Aggression problems. I'm a tad nervous. How should i approach it ya know. So i figured that screen would be awesome!!
Disclaimer... I'm BRANDspanking new to your channel. Thank goodness I found you btw... So, if this has already been covered in another video or in a comment please accept my apologies. BELL TOYS.... Though fun for birbs -also dangerous. Their lil toenails can get stuck in that little metal hanging dingy thingy causing fear, loss of tootsies, etc.
Get a large fishing net to catch flying birds to get them back in the cage. It works great on my budgies. Also I put puppy training pads over the wire bottom of my parrots cage. Cable zip ties are great for attaching a small tree limb to the side of the cage
Oh my goodness. Water bottles are lifesavers! My little budgie has always used a water bottle and it works great. With the plastic/metal cups to keep the bird healthy, you should literally clean it like twice a day and scrub it. And no one wants to do that! Especially if you like to travel.
Hi, I was wondering if you could help me. I just got my baby quaker one week ago, and he is always flapping his wings non stop. the only time he stops is when he is in his cage, as soon as he sees me or I start talking to him he starts again. When I take him out he will sit on my shoulder and flap non stop and if I talk to him while he is on my shoulder he squaks like he is mad and then he seems like he is trying to attack my neck but he does not hurt me any thoughts if this is normal? Thanks any info would be great!
2 issues. If they have a little metal ball in them, that could accidentally ingested. Second issue, the little clapper is often attached with very flimsy metal that they can bite through, leaving a sharp edge thats very easy to get a beak stuck in.
Hey!!! Thank you so much ☺️ I agree with Judith. She's totally a genius when it comes to birds. If the bells are stainless steel my birds do fine with them. I stay away from ones that I'm not sure what the metal is. Zinc, brass, copper are definitely no no for birds. So if your bird enjoys bells and the bell itself isn't a safety concern, check out the stainless steel ones.
Yea, some of the bells have toxic metal that peels off for some reason and they digest it and it could be poisoned to them so yea a stainless steel would be great
I was outside and I saw a quaker parrot who was injured she was hurt because she hit the fence and took her inside a month later we had a space and cage for her
A water bottle isn’t very good for a bird, it can be hard for them to stay hydrated because of the water bottle only distributes a certain amount and is extremely hard to clean properly, especially plastic ones that bacteria loves to cling to even if you wash it. Certain plastics also attract mites so you gotta be cautious. Most experienced bird owners say not to use a water bottle for this reason. Even hamsters get heavily dehydrated. My personal opinion is to use multiple water dishes, you don’t gotta change the water every two hours just have one for bathing and a couple for drinking, make the ones for drinking small enough the bird isn’t as interested in bathing in them. Birds tip their heads back to swallow water, drinking from a bottle is unnatural and difficult for them.
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From watching a variety of videos I've thought about creating a brand called 'pitchperch' for parrot toys. I have a design for a foraging toy, and thought maybe pitch/wood sap would be a good and non-toxic adhesive. This way people wouldn't have to worry about plastic or metal, and if the bird/s destroy it(Kinda the purpose) they will be less worry/monitoring to make sure they don't ingest something that could be harmful.
Trivia Baws that's a great idea :)
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I absolutely LOVE that idea!!!! It would be super comforting to know that no matter what a parrot owner buys from your store, everything is safe and non toxic to our parrots. You have my support!! If it ends up happening let me know please 😄
I got an Air purifier for 28$ at Walmart! It’s the best and it helps the air and the dust ! I love mine
Oh nice... What brand is it??
Which brand?
I’m not a beginner parrot owner but I just love these vids lol it gives me my bird fix
Hi, silly girl! The word was more sanitary,lol I just love ya and your birbs so much, your dry sense of humor makes me laugh, great info. By the way.👍🙏😘😘p.s. thanx a bunch!
Bahahahahahahaha yes thank you Carol!!!! Thank you hope you've been doing well 🥰
Who else loves her energy
Great information! Love your channel 🥰
Thanks girl! I love yours ❤️
I love how funny she is and light hearted the video is
Thanks for the great tips.Im just 13 years old and doing my research so that in the future i can get a green cheek conure.
bro sameeeeee
I’m 11 doe, probably getting one fur Christmas
Sameeeeeeee
Im 15 i have an alexandrine
And i used to have a indian rick neck [ Rip Cookie i miss you ]
And i just want to say
Make a lot of research and consider that it will change your life for ever and you might regret it at times and please consider that when they will die you will be heartbroken
I had an eating disorder after my bird died
And i said no more birds
I got another bird after that and had anxiety for a month bc I didn’t want it to die
( my Indian ring neck died bc he was really sick and I didn’t notice on time )
I really regreted geting a bird and it sucks
No more cleaness no more quiet
I still love my bird but please reconsider
@@moofie8273 Recondsider? Great way to say it buddy
yes !!! always nice to know others have similar ideas, really enjoyed this video, always great to learn new things for the birdies!!!
Thanks girl!!! As always I appreciate you being so darn awesome. It's so cool to hear about what others come up with for sure.
Victoria Ryann nawww nah mate your the awesome one :) hope you enjoyed your holiday in Miami :)
@@michellemeade3821 awee thank ya 😄 I did. It was a lot of fun. These Miami drivers need to calm themselves though good Lord I about got ran over multiple times.
Victoria Ryann geesh sounds like Australian Drivers lol glad your still in one piece !!! have a great week hun :)
Two of my favorite tools are a paint scraper for the poop and chop that just won’t come off and zip ties to hang toys! You can zip them all the way so your bird can’t get their beak or head stuck, and cut them off when you want to move the toys. I also have a tarp on the wall behind his cage because we aren’t in our forever home, to keep the wall from being destroyed! Those plastic office mats can be good if you have carpeted floors!
and a seed skirt?
I got a mosquito net that drapes over the bed to get our cockatiel used to us. The one I got from amazon was structured & could hang from 6-8 hooks in the ceiling or from a 4 post bed ,like mine. I draped it to include his cage right next to the bed and left his door open so he could return to his safe space when he wanted to. I only let him out when I was right there. Once he was fairly comfortable with us , I took it down. Now I have an inside free roam bird. 🤗
I am a new quacker mom and I just found this page. So much needed information not to mention the hacks. Yesss!!!
Omg silicon baking mats amazing so glad I watched this
I love them in blue and your bird is so adorable.Hes fluffy
I cannot tell you how helpful this was for me as a beginner, I didn't know half of these things even existed lol Thank you so much.
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@@VictoriaRyann Victoria!!!
I got my birb!!!!
I don't know his/her gender yet but if it's a girl I will call her Spring or May
And if it's a boy I will call him Kiwi!!!!
@@pavexa girl!!!! I was searching and searching for you cause I could of swore I got a notification from you but then couldn't find it. FINALLY!! haha. I'm so excited for you yay!! How's everything going with you and your new birdy? Love the names. Your gonna be an awesome bird mama
@@VictoriaRyann Thank you so much!!!!
Kiwi is very nice,everything is going great!!!
But he is still bonding with me I take him to the bathroom and play with him and he really likes it when i rub his beak!
@@pavexa awe that is great news Anna I'm so glad things are going well and you both are happy with each other 🥰
My husband and I love your videos we are getting a conure tomorrow 5/12/20.. and 2 love birds we already have 2 parakeets and ur videos will help us with the future maintenance of our birds. Thank you!
Fleece snuffle mat. They are great, they are fleece strips attached to a PVC bottom usually, you put food and treats on it and the bird has to forage through the fleece to find their food.
I don't have a bird, but these all seem like great tips. Thank you for sharing.
Well thank you for watching even though you don't even have a bird! Haha. That's so cool thank you ☺️
You are getting sleepy.... your eyes are getting very heavy... your ears are hearing soft chirps from a distance... getting closer... when you awaken.. you will have an overwhelming urge to have a bird... you must have a bird...
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@@jeffreyspencer6844 I already want one... just don't have the space...yet. That's why I'm watching.
Love this!!! Do you still keep your birbs feathers clipped? I’m a new GCC mama and mine has his clipped- I’m a little worried about when they grow back! He doesn’t know me well yet. I’ve only had him 3 weeks now.
Your vids are the best. Thanks Victoria xxx
Thank you Robert!!! How've you been?
@@VictoriaRyann Its all been work work sleep so its lovely to chill out and watch your lovely bird vids hope your ok Victoria xxx
So Helpful! Thank you 😊
Bird first-Aid, Corn starch and a pair of hemostats for Blood Feathers. Also make sure to read up on and watch a video or two. as for cage cleaning at Walmart in the automobile area get a Bug and Tar sponge, a bag of micro towels, and a spray bottle to mix the hot water and vinegar in. buy a bag of stainless steel washers, cause not all perches have the same size hardware. some washers might be to small or to big for the area you are trying to mount at in the cage. two washers, an eyelet, a wingnut and you have new spot to hang a bird toy from. lean to dyi your own parrot toys, it is super rewarding.
I love your Quaker parrot and your videos. If I ever move to a state where I can get one (they’re illegal in the state I live in, and some vets will report you) I will get one. Yours is so cute and sweet! Both of your birds are. And this video was so helpful. I saved it for future use. Thank you!
Hey girlfriend, I see this is an older vid., but fast forward, I still can't get Jake to drink out of a water bottle😮, and boy oh boy, changing the water is like (bowl) for Jake it's still at least 10 times a day, love the plastic hooks!! Still love watching any and all your vids., ❤❤
Im GETTING a bird in a few months and I’m so glad I had this pop up! So much help 😍💜💜💜
I love your videos their super helpful
Thank you so much!!! Kind of random...but my daughter listens to gacha world music a lot. Is that what your username is referring to as well lol
@@VictoriaRyann It's a big community
@@pavexa oh haha I'm out of the loop lol
@Victoria Ryann Yeah I love Gacha Life by the way my middle name is Ryan to but instead it has one N
@@itz_gachaworld9559 oh cool!!! Is it music only or do they do other stuff? So neat to meet another middle namer that's Ryan even if it's spelled different haha!!
Hi!!im a new member of the birb squad,so I wanted to tell you a little something!at the beginning,when I was getting my pineapple conure,you helped me a lot!now it's been two months,and I'm watching you again!also,with the plastic hook things,(I have those)my birds beak has gotten caught in the metal hooks,but I always keep them open.that a little tip cause if it is open,then your bird can slide their beak off I know that that means a lot of falling toys all the time,but metal hooks are secure,will not break,and now can guarantee your birds safeness.but everyone ha atheists different way!!i think yours is pretty cool!!!
Awesome information and fun to watch.Thanks, Victoria.
Thank you Judith you are awesome!!! I always enjoy seeing your comment. You brighten everyone's day for sure!!!!
See every parrot I have has loved their nest box non are in pairs but every single one has really enjoyed it, they go to bed when they want but no one talks about a nest box but it's their little bed room which all my males and females ringneck quarker and conures all really enjoyed and sleep in every single night
Palm leaves. You can buy a roll of it or, since i live in FL and NEVER EVER use pesticides or fertilizer, i dry out my own. Katie adores shredding things. Braid a lil box, pop in a nut - voila! Conure toy. If I'm lucky, 20 min of ripping followed by several contented shrieks, and then what i call giggles.
Ohhhhh i love this idea! That is genius. I was just in Florida I should of brought back a few with me haha. I bet your Katie is hilarious to watch when shredding those. Thank you again for the idea I'm going to give this a try :)
I got the bissel air 320 max for my bird, I absolutely love it, I got it on sale so together with the purifier and the spare filters for under $500
Can I just say that obviously messy water is super annoying, but if part of the problem is how often your parrot bathes, give them a birdbath, It's so important for birds to bathe almost every day, for their health and cleanliness, so I urge you, drinking is not the only use that birds have for water, so PLEASE provide a water dish for your birds, even if it isn't for drinking! You are an amazing bird owner, so informed yet so open to learning, Also, bathing promotes preening and feather health, it also combats dry and itchy skin (which can lead to plucking), so even if you have a water bottle for your birbs, bathing opportunities EVERY DAY are so so important, if your bird loves bathing, all the better!
Thanks so much for this input girl!!! Hopefully this will help some people. My birds personally have their own bird bath offered to them everyday. Yoshi LOVES taking baths probably cause he always finds a way to get dirty and realizes he needs baths everyday 😂😂thanks again!
Aww I love birds!
Well they love you too!!!!!!!!!
@@VictoriaRyann lmao. Idk if u remember but I was gonna get a gcc. My mom loves them but she really didn't want one. Someone was getting rid of 4 parakeets and I'm getting them tomarrow! So this vid helps as I like to do my research over again when I get another bird or animal
One of my green-cheeks a Pineapple-Turquoise named Pina also got her beak stuck in the same way. She was calm and couldn't move her head, but when trying to get her to step up we noticed that she was stuck. She ended up with a hole in her bottom beak which grew out after a few months. It was unsual because our other GCC, Leo played with the toys for two years at that point.
i just got my first guy yesterday as a surprize so this vid helped so much- one tip from my other animals- a UV light helps kill topical germs. we use them in hospitals for ipads etc so just another layer lol great vid
Thank you so much for this vid I recently got a green cheek, and bought some of these products!! It was extremely helpful!!
I love water bottles and have them for 36 of my birds. They take their pellets & still drink out of the water bottle to soak the pellets. It’s hilarious. I also give them baths each day too! Great vid girl!!
Hahahaha sounds like yours are ornery 😂 thank you so much. Hope you and your humongous flock are doing well 😅😀😆😁
Victoria Ryann lol ginormous! Love the words lol! Yes we are great thank u!!
is it ok to let conures have a bath everyday? mine still 3 months old
khaled al tamimi yes absolutely! Just make sure the room temp is above 75 degrees F to prevent shivering 🥶 & stress. I’m sure Victoria would agree! At three months old your baby is fully feathered & ready for bath fun.
@@loveyourparrot_ thanks!
Omg thank you soooo much for talking about the water bottle. I am getting a bird on Sunday so it’s a amazing I heard this. I haven’t heard anything about this so I needed to hear it. Also the steam cleaner and air purifier stuff I may get but I’m only 15 so I can’t get it rn...
I may be getting green cheek parakeet/conure.
Ally Mations which kind of bird did ya get? How’s it going so far?
Really love your videos - you ooze such a positive and happy mood and , of course your videos are very helpful too
Victoria, while I appreciate your dedication and enthusiasm, there has been several "tips" given on your videos which were not quite true. Not getting into specifics, I'm speaking from experience. Most behaviors are different from one bird to the next and must be figured out as the bird develops it's own personality. Shaping behavior can be tricky and certainly different depending on many factors. Age, gender and surroundings are significant in the birds tendencies. I appreciate your desire to help others in the care of the green cheeks as they are adorable little rascals! My only advice for viewers is to research specific areas of concern because there are MANY factors that can influence behavior patterns! Thanks for your efforts and PLEASE don't take this in a negative way! It is merely meant to keep an open mind for different scenarios as birds, like us, are all different characters and react differently as well.
Im thinking getting birds but I dont know wish one to get but I love your birds they so cute.thumbs up
Thanks girl!!! Definitely a lot to choose from and consider. It's all about what fits your lifestyle. I hope you find the right Birdy. Let me know if you end up getting one ☺️☺️
Thank you for this video. I am getting a Green-Check next month. So helpful.
Thumbs up, subscribed, added more things to my amazon parrot things to buy list. Thanks!
Also, where were you months ago!?!?! :P (old video I know, I just stumbled across this one now lol)
i have a quaker parrot and I'm soon going to get 2 cockatiels. what's a good way to house or cage them
Hey Victoria! So quick question, actually some advice. We lost our parakeet this morning and we are not sure why. He didnt seem sick or anything prior to finding him this morning. My question is; out Green Cheek Ollie interacted with him even last night. Would you think its a good idea to get him checked out by a vet? He is not acting any differently than he usually does, but we are just an little paranoid. I did call the vet this morning and scheduled him to be seen on Wednesday, and they didnt seem all that concerned. Though, I feel like you know more than they do... 😁 Thoughts? And thank you as always!
Ythank you you have been super helpful ❤
Thank you so much! I am getting a cockatiel in a couple of weeks! ❤️super helpful thx
Yay!!! Excited for you and a cockatiel! Do you have any names picked out yet?
No i dont! Any suggestions? Its a male! Its 5 years old.. And its name is chaka. I dont like the name and want to change it but it knows it name quite well:( what shall i do?
@@aimeekathleen3789 hmmm that's a toughy.... Since he already knows his name and you're considering changing it, maybe give it a somewhat similar name? What about Chino? I freaking love that name haha. Or maybe Astro, Casper, Chopin, or Cello? Idk your kind of style with names but hopefully this at least gives you some direction. Let me know what you end up choosing!!!!!
Perfect! Yeah my parents were suggesting keeping them in the same sort of category. I actually like a lot of those! I will keep you updated! Thx!!
Great ideas as usual! My little Frankie loves popsicles also I have to hide to eat them.😂 I should try frozen fruit. JJ and Bebo love frozen raspberries but man are they messy!! I haven't given them for awhile. I have been going to try the veggie fork thing and also getting water bottles my JJ (IRN) is a crazy soup maker I spend all day changing water so yes what a great idea!! I was going to mention a water filter is a good thing for birds also. I just feel its safer and cheaper then buying water. Air purifier is a must in my opinion and if you can get it with the humidifier included it is better for both you and the birds!! Most houses are to dry for birdies.🐦 Hope you had an amazing vacation!! Looking beautiful as always!😘
Hahahaha glad to hear mine aren't the only weirdos that attack the popsicles 😅. Ohhhh I love the added ideas and tips thank you Wendy. You always have great advice I appreciate you giving your input and helping out as much as you do. Thank you it was so relaxing and much needed!!! Thank you for the compliments you are beautiful and you have a beautiful soul 🥰🥰🥰
@@VictoriaRyann your welcome! It seriously got me to thinking and another good thing you could do a video on is weighing our birds. I don't know if its something you do but it is highly recommended. It is a good way find the first sign of illness in birds. If they lose more them 10% body weight they should be seen by a vet. I just have a little kitchen scale with a small perch. I try to do it every morning but it doesn't always happen. Weighing in grams is the most accurate in birds. Just thought I would mention it. Have a great rest of your day!!
Oh my gosh why did I not mention this in the video?!?!?! YES! I could not agree more that is vital to have. You are so right. I'm going to add that one in my description box too so hopefully people see it there as well. Thank you Wendy you are a lifesaver. Hope you have a fantastic day :)
Hey Victoria! Thanks for this video. I have a question that you can probably answer with your experience: is it still ok to have only one bird if I work regular 9-5 ? I am looking at a quaker parrot and wonder if that time is enough for it to entertain itself while I am gone or if I need two.
Thank you !
Thank you so much for marking this video I don't have money for cage yet bc I have to earn it by doing chores
Yeah no problem hope it helps! You can totally earn it good luck you've got this 💪 keep me updated on how everything goes!
Thanku for ur informative video ,how did u introduce ur Quaker to ur first parrot thanku
Popples makes a great shoulder parrot. He is more mellow than most of that breed. I notice Yoshi tries to bully him, darn, lol.
Hello, I love your Blue Quaker, I had a green Quaker as my first 🦜 Parrot. I am recently looking for a suitable quiet Parrot . How do you keep your Quaker Parrot to be so quiet? That's so amazing!!
I'm about to get a Quaker and this will really help.Thank you❤
Thanks for sharing all this information with us, so helpful, so handy!!
About the mesh door screen, does it close strong enough at the very bottom so that it keeps birds from tucking themselves underneath it and passing through? I really need something like these doors, but I'm also sure that my bird are going to try to walk through it instead of just flying...
Awww thanks for this video. I just got a blue baby quaker last Saturday and named it Popples too! Just subscribed to your channel 😊💙 great stuff girl 👌my hubby just built a pvc pipe perch for our baby and the vet tape is awesome idea
Thank you!! I ordered the air purifier ,water bottle ( Still trying to figure out how to get it to hang right :/), mats, In splurged on a handheld vacuum And a hand held steam Cleaner. Thank you thank you thank you
I want get a glass bottle water feeder and do away with cup. Question how do attach it if the bird is on top of the cage. I get it that if birdie is in the cage alls well. lol
I feel so smart I have all of these items
first thing i got was water bottle lol, my GCC kept swimming the water everyday -.- water bottles are life saver lol
Yours kept swimming in the water?!? Hahahahahahaha wow 😂 glad the water bottle worked out for your ornery one lol
I’ve heard of lots of ppl with the hooks I make bird toys for sale so I do my best to keep everything super safe we use the ones that twist cover the scary parts.
Thanks for the video!
I would use a glass one but my birds have a thing for flinging it across the room, 😂
😂😂😂😂😂
Hi I have a question I have been looking for the food bowls u use and I can't find them can u tell me what there name is on Amazon thanks
thank you so much for this video! i am 12 and my family has a umbrella cockatoo(11), an African grey (19), a parakeet (4), and a blue Quaker parrot (1) the parakeet and the blue Quaker parrot are my birds that i have raised, and the Quaker parrot i named river! she looks just like popples. this video helped me because i have had my Quaker for almost a year now and she poops a lot, so the steamer and the baking mats are such a big help to me. My Quaker is out a lot of the day but i do have a problem with her. every time i hold her she goes to my neck and starts biting me. i have done research and i cannot find any reason she is doing this, i have tried yelling at her and putting her in the cage if she doesn't listen but it does not help. i know you are a parrot expert so maybe you could help? if so that would be amazing! thanks
What about making/giving birdie bread to conures? Significant other will be getting a pineapple conure soon. We also have a desk/mat that can be cleaned off easy under the cage from a previous bird we had.
Thank you, this was really helpful
Omg. The water bottle one is a NEED. I ordered the one you suggested. I’ve only had my bird Stanley(cinnamon green cheek conure) for about a month and his water dish is always getting dirty. Him hoping the water bottle saves me
I will try a water bottle it’s a good idea 😊
thanks for all the info, you have been a great help
Love your channel! They are so cute
Thanks so much Tabish!!! Hope you have an awesome day
New subscribers. Just stated watching videos and this one helped me out. Was looking for something similar to the parrot forks because my birds like to chew popsicle sticks. And the parrot fork works perfect to hang them through.
Me and my daughters just got a blue quaker parrot. She is a female and we need some advice on how to get her to trust us on picking her up and showing her love and affection. Hope you can help us out.
How do birbs show affection? Also, Popples on your shoulder bobbling like that was so cute!
Haha he is so cute right!!!! Well mine show it differently. Yoshi likes to cuddle under my neck or the spot in between my hair and back of my ear. That is one way he shows is ultimately by cuddling. Popples doesn't seem to like tight spaces or cuddles much but he does like to be right up against my neck sometimes. He also will pick at a freckle on my shoulder when he wants my attention to give him a kiss. They both also bob their head a lot when they get excited and want me near. That seems to be a fairly typical way majority of parrots show affection or wanting attention. It also shows excitement :)
I Love your videos and I am one day hopefully going to get a pineapple green cheeked conure 😁❤️
Thank you that means a lot ☺️ I hope you're able too someday and I'd you do... Let me know!!
hello!
what bird is pobbles please?your videos are very educative.love them
thank you
Sheetal Kumar he is a quaker parrot
You: what's poppin. Popples: don't mind me just watchin
Just ordered two of those bird skewers😁 I’m excited to try!
Just buy a hand full of the small caribbeaners with the screw closures they come in a few small sizes ,deferent kinds of metals ,and several deferent colors. Hobby Lobby should have a good selection.
Genius!!! Thanks
I’m found the, “potulas Air Purifier with True HEPA Filter, 3-in-1 Filter Desktop Air Cleaner Eliminates Pet Dander, Odors, Dust and More, Great for Personal Office, Bedroom, Small Spaces” it is only 33 dollars on Amazon!
Thanks a million😘🙏
Thank you 50x a million!!!!
The water bottle... Be careful one of mine stopped working !!! I felt awful! I didn't know if she (my Quaker) was without water for the while day😥😨 but i noticed the next morning. The ball gets stuck. Just be aware. I'm getting that curtain
Oh dang!!! Thanks for bringing this up. Definitely will be checking mine moreso ☺️ thankfully you noticed it with yours fairly quickly. Hope your Quaker is doing ok! Let me know how the curtain door thingy works out for you!!!
@@VictoriaRyann i will. I'm getting ready To adopt a sun, and A Quaker . But they're in the same cage, And. Aggression problems. I'm a tad nervous. How should i approach it ya know. So i figured that screen would be awesome!!
Disclaimer... I'm BRANDspanking new to your channel. Thank goodness I found you btw...
So, if this has already been covered in another video or in a comment please accept my apologies.
BELL TOYS.... Though fun for birbs -also dangerous.
Their lil toenails can get stuck in that little metal hanging dingy thingy causing fear, loss of tootsies, etc.
So sweet and beautiful💕
You are so sweet and beautiful 😀🥰
@@VictoriaRyann 💝💖💜
Get a large fishing net to catch flying birds to get them back in the cage. It works great on my budgies. Also I put puppy training pads over the wire bottom of my parrots cage. Cable zip ties are great for attaching a small tree limb to the side of the cage
hi Victoria :),,,could i wrap my wooden perch with vet tape??
I love my quaker
Oh my goodness. Water bottles are lifesavers! My little budgie has always used a water bottle and it works great. With the plastic/metal cups to keep the bird healthy, you should literally clean it like twice a day and scrub it. And no one wants to do that! Especially if you like to travel.
Could you make a video about what Quakers eat and don’t eat please?
Had a love dove that got his beek stuck in one of the metal rings. Had to take him to the vet to get it off
Question if my conure swings her swig hard should I remove it
Do they poop on you're back when you have them on you're shoulder??
I want to try the water bottle but I'm confused on how it works
Hi, I was wondering if you could help me. I just got my baby quaker one week ago, and he is always flapping his wings non stop. the only time he stops is when he is in his cage, as soon as he sees me or I start talking to him he starts again. When I take him out he will sit on my shoulder and flap non stop and if I talk to him while he is on my shoulder he squaks like he is mad and then he seems like he is trying to attack my neck but he does not hurt me any thoughts if this is normal? Thanks any info would be great!
flowers4048 hey, does he still do this? I just got a Quaker and he kind of does this too
Thanks for such a great informative video! But may I ask what is the danger of bells and birds? I’ve never heard of any issues so just curious😊
2 issues. If they have a little metal ball in them, that could accidentally ingested. Second issue, the little clapper is often attached with very flimsy metal that they can bite through, leaving a sharp edge thats very easy to get a beak stuck in.
Hey!!! Thank you so much ☺️ I agree with Judith. She's totally a genius when it comes to birds. If the bells are stainless steel my birds do fine with them. I stay away from ones that I'm not sure what the metal is. Zinc, brass, copper are definitely no no for birds. So if your bird enjoys bells and the bell itself isn't a safety concern, check out the stainless steel ones.
Yea, some of the bells have toxic metal that peels off for some reason and they digest it and it could be poisoned to them so yea a stainless steel would be great
judith weymark thank you so much!
Victoria Ryann thanks!!!
Could you put the baking things on the bottom of the cage my birds love to rip up the news paper in their cage 😂
I was outside and I saw a quaker parrot who was injured she was hurt because she hit the fence and took her inside a month later we had a space and cage for her
I have budgies and celestial or pacific parrotlets ❤❤
A water bottle isn’t very good for a bird, it can be hard for them to stay hydrated because of the water bottle only distributes a certain amount and is extremely hard to clean properly, especially plastic ones that bacteria loves to cling to even if you wash it. Certain plastics also attract mites so you gotta be cautious. Most experienced bird owners say not to use a water bottle for this reason. Even hamsters get heavily dehydrated.
My personal opinion is to use multiple water dishes, you don’t gotta change the water every two hours just have one for bathing and a couple for drinking, make the ones for drinking small enough the bird isn’t as interested in bathing in them. Birds tip their heads back to swallow water, drinking from a bottle is unnatural and difficult for them.