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  • @chleprime1579
    @chleprime1579 4 ปีที่แล้ว +456

    0:52 - cage sizing
    4:33 - cage accessories
    9:58 - diet
    13:13 - UV
    15:30 - free time
    16:20 - play area
    18:10 - vet
    20:17 - interaction

    • @chicagoliightsx
      @chicagoliightsx 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Thank you!

    • @Charlie-mq8rw
      @Charlie-mq8rw 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Thank you

    • @itzgachalondon8754
      @itzgachalondon8754 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Tank u! (That’s how my little sis says it LOL)

    • @mxark446
      @mxark446 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Thank you for this it really helped!

    • @chleprime1579
      @chleprime1579 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Xxpuppygirl * no problem! I mainly made it for me to come back to during my research, but so glad to see it’s helping other people! :)

  • @isa9ashley
    @isa9ashley 7 ปีที่แล้ว +910

    Before I discovered your tumblr, my canary was in a tiny round cage with 2 dowel perches, water and seeds. Now he has a huge cage, a varied diet and my bird-proofed room to fly into. Thank you very much!!

    • @lucyl.a.4288
      @lucyl.a.4288 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I just a fan

    • @amiradawii7022
      @amiradawii7022 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Belle I. It

    • @tiffanyzhang3627
      @tiffanyzhang3627 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Belle I. Good

    • @ohlottie
      @ohlottie 6 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Good job, Belle! I am so happy to read that for your canary and you. It's great that you are open to learning and deepening your love for your little one. :)

    • @lane1616
      @lane1616 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Wow! That’s awesome! Hope your little feathered friend lives a happy and healthy life! ❤️

  • @katmarrs7054
    @katmarrs7054 3 ปีที่แล้ว +188

    I took home a parrotlet today, whom I met last week. He's two years old and his previous owner accidentally stepped on him and couldn't bring themselves to continue caring for him. The first thing he did when I picked him up was fly on my shoulder and hide in my hair. Why are they so adorable?

    • @connie2285
      @connie2285 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      HOW DID THEY ACCIDENTALLY STEP ON HIM?????!??!?!??!

    • @funkyfreakyandfabulous9743
      @funkyfreakyandfabulous9743 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Why would you give up a pet if you accidentally stepped on it? I don't see the connection but anyways I'm glad he has a happy home now 🙂

    • @prismancy7182
      @prismancy7182 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@connie2285 I've almost accidentally sat on my bird at least twice now. They're very small birds, and I can definitely see how someone could accidentally step on a bird if the bird was on the ground and the person wasn't aware/watching where they're walking. Although that doesn't really explain how they'd wanna give them up after that.

    • @ramisha8062
      @ramisha8062 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      @@funkyfreakyandfabulous9743 They probably didn't trust themselevs anymore and wanted the bird as safe as possible

    • @zuha_9657
      @zuha_9657 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Ya it can happen. My dad accidentally stepped on my baby bird when i was young. Nd when i came home from school. She wasnt there to greet me. (Usually she fly towards me).
      My moms eyes were all puffy and red. I asked why. She told me that my baby bird died. I didn't believe it. But she was laying in her cage frozen. I cried so hard. And i never leave my bird around my dad anymore. Coz if you leave your birds around careless people they'll accidentally step on them. And in most cases birds will die coz they are really fargile.

  • @deanyl1763
    @deanyl1763 4 ปีที่แล้ว +329

    Bird when it sees a mirror: is this the real life? Is this just fantasy?

    • @vixtion9180
      @vixtion9180 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Bird: The prettiest bird in the world
      Also bird: *Unzips pants*

    • @minimoobies
      @minimoobies 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Open your eyes look up to the sky and SEEEEEEEE!!!

    • @bororusrooroo8010
      @bororusrooroo8010 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      *Birdhemian rhapsody*

    • @bittlesthecookieakacaitcat8798
      @bittlesthecookieakacaitcat8798 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Bird: Caught in a landslide no escape from reality

    • @bethetruth6428
      @bethetruth6428 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@vixtion9180 %'-D wee Birdie pantz of course lol

  • @Souopy
    @Souopy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    “They are very sassy birds” as said my rooster starts screaming

    • @Lex-pp7lt
      @Lex-pp7lt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Roosters have attitude 😂

    • @funkyfreakyandfabulous9743
      @funkyfreakyandfabulous9743 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I LOVE ROOSTERS

    • @R0zuky
      @R0zuky 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Im scared of roosters. better with 10 hungry lions than a rooster.

  • @mackenzierobinson3035
    @mackenzierobinson3035 7 ปีที่แล้ว +394

    Could you do a video on what steps you should take for first getting a bird (like the first day home)? Setting up their cage, how long you should leave them alone before you start trying to work with them, how to minimize stress, etc. Thanks! (sorry if you already have a video on this but I haven't seen one yet)

    • @livolson148
      @livolson148 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Mackenzie Robinson I know I’m a bit late, but I can tell you one thing. Make sure you set up their cage and are comfortable with it BEFORE you bring them home. Even get food and water ready before you put them in the cage. They need at least a few days to adjust to their new environment, no cage set up.

    • @suhrby
      @suhrby 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      me too

    • @mayorcherry5964
      @mayorcherry5964 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Mackenzie Robinson Agreed with the person above. Make sure the cage is not small and that the bird has a partner, because it is very dangerous for them not to have one.

    • @bonniesim115
      @bonniesim115 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @Mayor Cherry Me and my sister are thinking of getting a Parrotlet and I've heard that you can't put two of them in the same cage.

    • @duck8681
      @duck8681 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@bonniesim115 i'd say if you plan on getting two because you don't have enough time for extra enrichment, they need to have lived in the same cage at the rescue/pet store/breeder etc.

  • @Fennily
    @Fennily 5 ปีที่แล้ว +163

    Who needs a play set when you've got your moms hair

    • @Michelle77Va
      @Michelle77Va 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lol

    • @ImperfectLioness
      @ImperfectLioness 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @Master Yoda Um...people can call themselves parrot mom or parrot dad all they want. Who are you to say they can't? Your personal opinion doesn't have to be shared by everyone.

    • @lavender1538
      @lavender1538 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Master Yoda how though?

  • @atomicpuppet
    @atomicpuppet 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I was feeling guilty that my parrotlet was solo in her cage. I assumed they desired a flock of some sort and I was considering getting another to have them together in the same cage. Glad I did some homework and came across this and learned that they are good alone as long as they get out of the cage time and in cage stimulation, which my birdie does. I really avoided a bad situation, thanks 🙏!!

  • @zettathurow2337
    @zettathurow2337 4 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    Oh my god I feel like I’m doing everything wrong. People at pet stores know nothing

    • @katieb8717
      @katieb8717 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Zetta Thurow Dont worry about it. Pet store employees are not very well trained for the big responsibility they have to undergo. Do your research and keep trying harder! What kind of dog (bird) do you have just asking

    • @zenitiv7
      @zenitiv7 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@katieb8717 hi I need some help with my parrotlets, I’m really scared of them. One of them always tries to bite me and has a really sharp beak and the other one is calm. Any tips?? :( ❤️

    • @sjsisjsjks
      @sjsisjsjks 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Part of why pet stores have no business selling live animals. The other part being that their animals come from mills...

    • @winterwren8417
      @winterwren8417 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I work at one and I can definitely tell you they’ve only trained and taught me very little about their care and how to handle them for customers. I wouldn’t blame the associates, just the stupid companies. People really need to be responsible themselves and do their research as well if they truly want one and can’t just rely on one person from a stupid store, but some of us also try our best to learn on our own time. It’s a sensitive debacle but they need effort from all ends.
      It’s the crazies that just want something cute and don’t care to think about what they’re doing and then they get mad at us for something they should’ve thought about. We get idiots that scream at us because their two male bettas killed each other. That’s what pisses me off.

    • @liana1638
      @liana1638 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@zenitiv7 i have the same problem too with one of my parrotlets😭😭 did you make any progress?

  • @caramelluver101
    @caramelluver101 6 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    I make several perches and play areas for my birds from large, broken branches I find. I soak them in salted water for two days and then let them dry out in the sun, sand the really rough areas and bark off and rinse it again. It keeps my birds happy and I replace them every few weeks so it keeps it new.
    Recently I started to make some holes in the branches to hide food and treats. They love picking through them, especially with new perches and don't worry, the holes aren't small, they're large enough to prevent my their toes getting stuck in them ^^

    • @avawilliams7614
      @avawilliams7614 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mimi Kage im going to try this...thanks.

    • @robbetobbe1508
      @robbetobbe1508 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What kind of wood do you use?

    • @connie2285
      @connie2285 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That sounds so cool

    • @harveydent9037
      @harveydent9037 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@maddythibodeau2428 Not all wood is bird safe. I would advise to do some research.

  • @lucasliam8238
    @lucasliam8238 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I love how your cute little birdie just decides to disappear in your hair and is completely gone. Hide and seek professional.

  • @Pookadoodis
    @Pookadoodis 7 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    Great information! Thank you. My 6 month old P'let isn't aggressive at all. He lets me know when its time to stop doing whats irritating him. They're such cool little birds with big bird attitudes...I love that!

    • @tzxazrael
      @tzxazrael 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      this is exactly what she's saying about reading their body language! they aren't -mean-, they don't -want- to pick a fight. if we "listen" to what they're telling us, things will be great. it's only when we ignore what they're saying/doing that they need to get aggressive.

    • @Hey_yeah
      @Hey_yeah 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      tzxazrael haha
      I’d get like that too if nobody would listen to me

  • @savgoulis2826
    @savgoulis2826 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I can vouch for the 'they're not timid birds' ! Oh yeah!!

  • @julieannmeara6622
    @julieannmeara6622 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I got my parrotlet on Craigslist and had no clue what I was doing until I found you on TH-cam. I'm still a beginner but because of you he is already much happier. Thank you.

  • @schwegburt3002
    @schwegburt3002 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Half the reason I watched this video is to see the bird set up shop in your hair. It was adorable.

  • @adroppedcroissant
    @adroppedcroissant 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    “I work 40 hours a week and I’m sure you do too” *nervously laughs in part time job*

  • @christinescoloringandcrafts
    @christinescoloringandcrafts 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I actually wish there were smaller bar spacing. AT 1/2 inch, my little lady Parrotlet managed to squeeze her entire body through the bottom of the cage and got stuck. I cut up the old cage to get her out. I love that you have made a video specific to Parrotlets! These birds are truly under-rated in the bird kingdom. They are fun, energetic and a delight to have. And my Male (separate cage) talks. Our house has a mix of birds but Parrotlets really hold a special place in our hearts.

  • @DailyBark
    @DailyBark 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You are absolutely fantastic and your set up is just incredible! This has given me some great ideas for my set up at home. Thank you for continuing to make these videos!

  • @SeabassFishbrains
    @SeabassFishbrains 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The moment you showed that beak before and after picture, I immediately ordered a feather bright bulb for my 9 year old budgie! He has a huge cage, great perches, a pretty healthy diet, nice calcium blocks with mealworms for extra protein and gets plenty of exercise but his beak looks awful. I've been doing a lot of research and making lots of changes for him lately to try to improve his health and well being in his old age and the one thing that hasn't improved thus far is the beak! I'm so glad I happened to click on this video!!

  • @ammatamarin9316
    @ammatamarin9316 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this excellent information! I am so excited to be bringing my hand-fed baby parrotlet, Kivyaa, in the next couple of weeks. I really appreciate this video!

  • @pamelawilson4912
    @pamelawilson4912 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This is really helpful. I've been a parrotlet owner for 5 years and had to learn a lot of this by trial and error so this is great information for any parrotlet owner or someone thinking of owning one. My little guy loves hiding in my hair too :)

  • @xXChronosKittyXx
    @xXChronosKittyXx 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thanks for making this video I'm just about to get a Parrotlet do I've done my research but this video keeps most of the basic information fresh in the mind

  • @bettysmith4527
    @bettysmith4527 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for the video! I have had my parrotlet for 6.5 years and love him. He talks up a storm and he is just so smart, and the best pet I have ever owned!

  • @shadowviolets
    @shadowviolets 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this is so helpful and informative. we had a parrotlet fly into our home out of nowhere and we had no idea of its species and its needs and this really truly helps

  • @pastormanthei773
    @pastormanthei773 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Really impressed with your knowledge and easy to understand pearls of wisdom. Thank you for your outstanding video!!!

  • @LadyDynamitez
    @LadyDynamitez 7 ปีที่แล้ว +174

    Can you make a video on how you clean their cages and other places? I've always kind of just taken my bird's cage into the bathroom under shower and it's always a lot of work, but your cages don't look like you could do the same lol!

    • @aldajjsdgdajdheuwjrhhr6149
      @aldajjsdgdajdheuwjrhhr6149 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      LadyDynamitez yeah

    • @shadowlight6155
      @shadowlight6155 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Flock-Talk hey is see you has a parakeet cage back der, can you do a vid on the parakeet?

    • @seraani8134
      @seraani8134 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Shadow Light lmfao there is a canary named flippy in there not a parakeet and he is very happy

    • @shadowlight6155
      @shadowlight6155 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      BestBetta .... I feels liek an idot

    • @seraani8134
      @seraani8134 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Shadow Light lmao it's ok I think your a new subscriber lol

  • @christinaalexandru2617
    @christinaalexandru2617 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thinking of getting a parrotlet, and we started research! This video was super informational, and I enjoyed watching Zeeby throughout. I appreciated the note at the end about never stop learning about birds. Looking forward to learning more. Thank you!

  • @Staciechka
    @Staciechka 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You are the most informational person I have found on youtube in regards to birds. Thank you so much for this video!

  • @haleyanne447
    @haleyanne447 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    You're such a great bird owner! I can tell you did A LOT of research! I'm definitely subscribing 👍

  • @Louvenoire05
    @Louvenoire05 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I know this video is a few years old but I just subbed. You explain things very well for people who are new to birds. You’re extremely knowledgeable. You sound like an RVT or future Vet tbh. Great channel! 😍

  • @rockhead11
    @rockhead11 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video. Thank you for filling me in on the basics of parrotlets!

  • @hugozhang4786
    @hugozhang4786 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for all your videos!! I am about to start having the same parrot as yours, I hope that with the help of your video, I can keep it healthy and happy!

  • @zeljkoprole2641
    @zeljkoprole2641 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You are the bird master!You have helped me sooooo much.Thank you for teaching me all these things.My pet budgies/parakeets are so happy thanks to you! :)

  • @ericbrand4556
    @ericbrand4556 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What an excellent video, thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience, well done!

  • @Heather_ash.03
    @Heather_ash.03 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this very helpful video. You're a great person for wanting to help people with birds because so many just end up in shelters because the person has no idea what they're doing. Im planning on once my two budgies have passed on which i would never want to happen on getting either a parrotlet or a cockatiel. So thank you so much because this really helped me.

  • @averymoon5735
    @averymoon5735 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Honestly this channel is woefully underappreciated!

  • @roberttolentino301
    @roberttolentino301 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You literally have the BEST bird channel!!

  • @brooklynogden1717
    @brooklynogden1717 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Absolutely Excellent Information - Just straight forward - No Gimmick Charm Offensive for Subscribers ..... She knows Her Stuff & Keeps the Info Moving ! Bravo !

  • @janety101
    @janety101 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am getting my parrotlet next week. Very excited. Even though I have had birds in the past, never a parrotlet. Loved your video.

  • @Jollysjournal
    @Jollysjournal 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    At 13:40 she talks about uv bulbs for birds, most people don't talk about this. TY!

  • @Mamma_Jama
    @Mamma_Jama 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I actually just got a female lovebird yesterday and this was helpful, so thank you!!!

  • @rachelmayrhofer9642
    @rachelmayrhofer9642 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I'm really glad you made this vid. I'm going to be rescuing a cockatiel soon, and was going to purchase a reptile light, because they're cheaper. This saved my future-birds wellbeing! Thanks Courtney

  • @amandalarsen9121
    @amandalarsen9121 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello Flock-Talk! I purchased a pair of pacific parrotlets a few months ago. They're not entirely trustful of me just yet, but they cannot say they don't have everything they could ever need. Fall is just around the corner here in Denmark, so we cut off a huuuuge apple tree branch for them to play with inside. They're currently throwing leaves all over the floor, and I'm pretty sure they're very proud of their process. We all enjoy watching your videos!
    Best wishes from Amanda, Aio, and Echo

  • @MrJlstew86
    @MrJlstew86 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video is fantastic for the new budgie owner such as myself. I truly appreciate this knowledge. Happy New Year! My two budgies names are BLEU and YOSHI. I know overtime they will appreciate me more for knowing what I'm doing.

  • @Nikki-pc2wl
    @Nikki-pc2wl 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I’m thinking of getting a bird and for months I’ve been researching all about birds but you really helped me have a better understanding

  • @sabrinaspaw
    @sabrinaspaw 7 ปีที่แล้ว +125

    I'm getting a budgie soon that has a deformity of its wings and tail (it cant fly) how can I design a disabled bird friendly cage?

    • @emilka8736
      @emilka8736 7 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      I guess...... You should have a lot of perches close to each other and make them as low as possible so when they might miss the perch they don't have the worst o falls. Also be with him a lot so he does not spend a lot of time in his cage and supervise him we you give him or her a new to to see if it safe for him

    • @elizabethkray9706
      @elizabethkray9706 7 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      Hanna Baptista I would suggest also trying to make some ladder style toys or the like where they can easily and safely climb if you get a high cage( idk if this is good type for your bird but their are some cages that are more horizontal then tall but I would check the specs first so it's not to small)

    • @bluelights9686
      @bluelights9686 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      you could put the bird in a really low cage or just layer the bottom with something soft so it doesn't hurt itself when it falls

    • @supernaturalswampaids8083
      @supernaturalswampaids8083 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Just get him a quadcopter to fly around on....lol

    • @j.stanisic1586
      @j.stanisic1586 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Many perches and maybe a platform cause my bird is disabled too and he likes to sleep on it

  • @emilyhayes3155
    @emilyhayes3155 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I want to get a parrolet, and am literally pausing every second to write down tips! Good job thank you!

  • @liisasilberblatt4773
    @liisasilberblatt4773 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this is soo super well-explained! you do a great job and your birdies are just adorable ❤❤❤

  • @chlonald
    @chlonald 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I have a parrotlet of my own, and I love my bird, he's like my own baby, and he's an agile sassy little kid. Your videos helped me provide the best life for my bird, he's so contempt with his life, I had gotten him a log toy he could chew out to help his beak and he had hollowed it out in just a week and my boy loves to sit inside it. The only question I have is for a thing called nutriberries, its his favorite treat, but how many should I give him a day?

  • @shortvideoz2331
    @shortvideoz2331 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I have to go to school at 7 am and I reach home at 1 so I spent my whole evening with it do my work with it train em feed em and take care of em and i make sure my bird 🐦 is safe

  • @TGBahr
    @TGBahr 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is the first ever video I'm watching to learn something about birds before buying, and I commend you for this superb info bomb. I learned more in this video about birds than in my 44 years of life.

  • @johncorney8937
    @johncorney8937 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello, thank you so much for your help! I recently got two Parrotlets sold as a pair. With your advice, I let them out as much as possible. On the second day they went back in to their bedtime cage of their own accord! what I did was switch the main room light off and put a small light focused on the cage and I left the room to encourage to come down. I am going to get them fruit wood branches for perches today :)

  • @jaydenbrock4016
    @jaydenbrock4016 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I had a budgie , he passed away about a week ago... my moms friend got me a love bird. He or she is only a couple weeks old and can’t come home for another month of so. I’m hoping to get a big big big cage for him and lots of toys because I go to school all week ofc 🤧

  • @avacannon4786
    @avacannon4786 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    what cage is that??
    i’m interested in getting some parrotlets and of quakers along with my budgie flock.

  • @momoli7095
    @momoli7095 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very helpful. Toys and perches are more important than I thought. Thank you!

  • @kassiemiller8634
    @kassiemiller8634 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    My bf and I are talking about getting a bird and Parrotlet is looking more like our kind of bird. Doin the research and your video is helping out a LOT. So thank you 😄

  • @peterplumpkineater69
    @peterplumpkineater69 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I’m getting mine on friday❤️❤️

    • @bluj8566
      @bluj8566 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’ll get mine after I go to highschool. What happened by the way?

  • @muttmel
    @muttmel 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Hi i love ur videos i had adopted a parrolet from a family member who could no longer care for her, after watching ur videos i definitely got her a bigger cage but it seem she doesn't trust me yet and I don't want to chase her or force her out of the cage because I want her to trust me what is the best way to do that?

    • @feryal9747
      @feryal9747 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      You should keep your hand in the cage for about twenty minutes, and when they get on your hand, hand feed them, pet them, and play with them

  • @AspenWicce
    @AspenWicce 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    just found your channel and I'm blown away by your expertise! Subscribed!

  • @vanillalattesubliminals5831
    @vanillalattesubliminals5831 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am obsessed with your channel Flock Talk

  • @margatsogianni5071
    @margatsogianni5071 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    5:57 my parrot also like to do this but he is a budgie.

  • @nancydenise7580
    @nancydenise7580 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I saw this video a few weeks ago and I thought it was super helpful. Unfortunately my parrolet just passed away. Since last night she was fluffed out and was shaking. And today she was sleeping all day. I don’t know what could’ve went wrong. It was my first time owning a parrolet and she was barely 3 months old. She was also barely learning to fly and had crashed several times. I don’t know if that might have caused her death?
    Any advice on what I should with her body? Please

    • @PsIloveu
      @PsIloveu 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Was your baby bird eating and drinking normally?
      Some breeders sell them far too young . For me to allow my babies to go they must be fully independent and I still keep them in a separate cage from their parents for a few weeks just to make sure. Plus baby parrotlets are an absolute joy to watch hatch and grow into such a cute , sassy bird , I just don’t wanna let them go.

  • @lindahousand5400
    @lindahousand5400 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really like your videos. I've learned from you and I will keep watching because I just got a parrotlet and know almost nothing. I am learning about the different foods now. Aggressiveness yes but since Christmas I've learned to just sit back and wait until he? calms down. It's usually not 3 minutes until he is up on my shoulder looking at me. I hope that's the right thing to do. Thanks and keep those videos coming

  • @jessicamyles7291
    @jessicamyles7291 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had no idea about the mirrors until i watched this vid. As soon as you started talking about how bad they were i took them out immediately!

  • @paindemie5491
    @paindemie5491 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Can we have a link on that bird bulb? c:

    • @djeffs3824
      @djeffs3824 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wink Wink yes

    • @monoymono9
      @monoymono9 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes please -- I am on ZooMed's site and their specs do not match the ones you provided, unfortunately. can you let us know if the one on zoomed is actually any good? I would love to get my parrotlet a new bulb.
      zoomed.com/avian-sun-5-0-uvb-compact-fluorescent/

    • @walnutgynneenderson4043
      @walnutgynneenderson4043 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Katie Papp zoo med is also a good brand for avian light but try to search her light bulb up on amazon

  • @ainationaldiscovery
    @ainationaldiscovery 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    xD aw so cute

  • @laurag1406
    @laurag1406 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Appreciate your ethical views in cage space!👍🏻

  • @ellen2494
    @ellen2494 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much! I've wanted a bird for a while now and I thought that tonight (turned into the next day quickly) would be the time I did some research to try to convince my parents to let me get a bird. I've narrowed it down to two types, Parrotlets and Cockatiels and I'm doing more research on them right now. Hopefully, I will be able to adopt one! :)

  • @juliannasmith1474
    @juliannasmith1474 7 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    My auntie had to leave the contry (uk) she owns a parrotlet and my mom said I'd take care of her for the week well when my auntie got the where she was going (Sweden) she had a heart attack and died so miles (the bird) is mine now and she had been feeding him a parrot seed mix (beafur- the brand) and he's never had enything else (pellets, veg etc.) should I leave him on it (the mix) or try and change his diet I've been giving him some veg and that but I need some help asap because in the uk parrotlets aren't usual pets and I can't get info anywhere at all
    Many thanks xx

    • @xanadu2192
      @xanadu2192 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Julianna Smith I have had 4 birds of different species that i have been taking care of for two years and I can help you. You should DEFINITELY change its diet. You can try online articles but here is a short sum of what i have learned. First of all, try to give some fruit. It's sweet and it could help your bird transition to eating healthier in a smooth way and it could help your bird understand that you're trying to give it a new type of food. Now for the vegetables. You can spray seeds or the birds favorite kind of food or fruit juice all over it. When they eat the seeds they'll taste the vegetables. You can also try to chop the food into different shapes or sizes. Try variety. Also, you can present the new foods in different ways, such as putting it in the food bowl, hanging it in the cage, on a clip inside the cage... ect. Good luck!!!!

    • @juliannasmith1474
      @juliannasmith1474 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      x XingX x thank you so much for your help I did about 8 hours of research after I watched this video and found out that in the uk there is a brand that sells pellet food for small parrots (parrotlets was a exsample on the package) they are exspensive but I wanted the best I could give him. As for with the vegetables I have improved his variety I give him as before he came to me he'd never had any but now he has spinach, carrot, peas, beetroot, apples, grapes etc I try different things all the time now and he's enjoying all the different things he can try. He also now has a massive cage and I coming out of his shell so much more anyway thanks for the helpfull information xx

    • @xanadu2192
      @xanadu2192 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Julianna Smith You're welcome!

    • @franntik
      @franntik 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s unfortunate

  • @kokubo399
    @kokubo399 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I have a pair of cockatiels, and I got them two weeks ago. They're bonding with me little by little, but I feel bad keeping them in the cage all day. How do I get them out of the cage while respecting their boundaries? Do I have to wait longer for them to get used to me first?

    • @xxcraftycorns1016
      @xxcraftycorns1016 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hector Valles I just keep my cage door open so if they want to get out they can

    • @zeljkoprole2641
      @zeljkoprole2641 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hector Valles you should see if your cocktiels would let you touch them if they do leave the cage door open and see if they want to come out if not you should give them some more time

    • @zeljkoprole2641
      @zeljkoprole2641 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      katelyn thats is a LOT of information

  • @pascalroy2939
    @pascalroy2939 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for spreading the right information to people!

  • @fpsatya
    @fpsatya 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your video. Very educational and gives me more confidence in taking care of my parrotlet. Thank you for sharing your knowledge of the species. It's very entertaining to see your parrotlets interact with u throughout the video too🤣

  • @katieneal2212
    @katieneal2212 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    One thing I have thought of doing is taking my bird upstairs with me when I do homework, is that a good idea?

  • @namename6744
    @namename6744 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    My bird won't eat any other food than his seeds any tips to get him to eat fruits + veggies?

    • @rp101aquatics6
      @rp101aquatics6 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mix veggies with his seeds and slowly reduce the amount of seeds

  • @GarThankYall
    @GarThankYall 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for these tips my mum found a bird cage on the side walk and iv’e been looking at what bird I should get and parrotlet really interesting

  • @emma.manthey
    @emma.manthey 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    you helped so much with my shopping list for my bird especially in your video when you talked about products that were bad for your birds please make another video like that

  • @mehdiakbarpour5328
    @mehdiakbarpour5328 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Does the same rule apply with budgies? Having them separated and make sure they are in separate cages? Because I'm getting budgies and I want to know everything before I buy them

    • @ChampaRealLordChampa
      @ChampaRealLordChampa 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Budgies are very social birds, it is best if you get them a friend to hang out with them, but make sure the cage is big enough for more than one.

    • @ChampaRealLordChampa
      @ChampaRealLordChampa 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So no, it is good to have them in one cage (if it is big enough) , but don't get a nesting box if you get a male and female, unless you are ready for budgie babies :P

    • @zahrasultanzadeh9124
      @zahrasultanzadeh9124 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mehdi Akbarpour budgies should never be kept alone

    • @frism7237
      @frism7237 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Have you done research.....

    • @griffinbird3000
      @griffinbird3000 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Usually no you cam put them in the same cage but ofc it depends on if the birds can get along

  • @juliaaajames1259
    @juliaaajames1259 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very informative! (very late reply i know)

  • @97musicaddict
    @97musicaddict 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Youre the first person I've seen talk about being a busy person and having a bird. It seems like everyone who gives bird advice works from home

  • @FujiboHeavy
    @FujiboHeavy 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for this! Starting to look into getting a Parrotlet, super helpful info 🙏

  • @vonslow4469
    @vonslow4469 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    can i keep two Fischers Lovebirds in one cage?

    • @vonslow4469
      @vonslow4469 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Flock-Talk so I have had plans of getting birds for about a year now. I have read that lovebirds can be very "socially needy". however I have also read that they can be aggressive and shouldn't be caged together. what should I do if I want my birds to be happy and active if I have work for most of the day?

    • @vonslow4469
      @vonslow4469 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      ***** thank you so much for the useful information. One last question. If I want to get a decided cage much like the one you have, do you have any suggestions?

  • @iveym1993
    @iveym1993 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My parents are split, and I was wondering how parrotlets do changing environments.

    • @Macaromi02
      @Macaromi02 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well did you find out? I’m in the same situation here lmao

  • @yoruichishihouin1419
    @yoruichishihouin1419 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The way the bird keeps going behind her hair is so adorable😊😊😊!!!!!And thankyou for this video!!!This is my first time watching a video from this channel and i love it!!It was very informative.I just subscribed to this channel and liked this video😌😌.I'll definitely keep coming back to watch these videos especially when i get my own Parrotlet😊😊😊.Again, thankyou for this video!!!!😊😊😊✌️✌️.

  • @rayw6339
    @rayw6339 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The best and most informative video on TH-cam! Thanks!

  • @baileysnyder1270
    @baileysnyder1270 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My budgies are scared of me can you please do a video on how to make your bird not scars of you.

    • @tubstnk
      @tubstnk 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Bailey Snyder Give it time. Try hand feeding them, don't pick them up if they keep running away from you, DONT CHASE THEM. You can ruin your relationship with them. You can start by talking to your birds, then put your hand at the opening of the cage, leave it there for like 20 minutes. Take it out, do the same tomorrow while holding millet or treats. Eventually they will know you are not a threat.

  • @neonblush4801
    @neonblush4801 7 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    is this the same for budgies?

    • @kaylathai9516
      @kaylathai9516 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Hi Flock talk!! I have a similar question. I was wondering if this applies to lovebirds! :)

    • @amyelizabeth6982
      @amyelizabeth6982 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Little Lili me to! Would this apply to cockatiels?

    • @lqpql18
      @lqpql18 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Little Lili it would be the same but slightly different for cockatiels

    • @kiri374
      @kiri374 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      yeah i'd like to know if this applies to budgies
      i have two

    • @birdnation8332
      @birdnation8332 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Little Lili it does apply to budgie except you can put budgies together if you want more information please contact me on my channel in the comments I will answer all your questions

  • @makennazaphnis2617
    @makennazaphnis2617 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Please a video specifically on one to two year old parakeets!!! Thank you flock talk! Much loveee

  • @wesleytotoruga4792
    @wesleytotoruga4792 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
    When do you post a video again?

  • @henrikpersson7736
    @henrikpersson7736 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    is this only for that kind of bird or does it also like parakits

    • @literallymyonlyhobbies
      @literallymyonlyhobbies 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Henrik Persson u know how to use google?

    • @henrikpersson7736
      @henrikpersson7736 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      u know how to use your brain and stop being annoying and maybe answer my question?? thanks

    • @literallymyonlyhobbies
      @literallymyonlyhobbies 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jesus christ, why do you think I'd know such things? I don't even have a bird. That's why I asked if you know how to use google, because it's a lot easier and faster than waiting 4h+ for an answer lol.
      Damn you need to calm down.

    • @henrikpersson7736
      @henrikpersson7736 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      im calm i promise, but answering like that and make me look stupid.

    • @henrikpersson7736
      @henrikpersson7736 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      and if you didnt know it Why did you Even reply in The First Place? ??

  • @mr-kx1mf
    @mr-kx1mf 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Do Lovebirds need to be paired???

    • @zahrasultanzadeh9124
      @zahrasultanzadeh9124 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Alex Quintanilla no

    • @zeljkoprole2641
      @zeljkoprole2641 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Alex Quintanilla no i don't think so but if you have two together they might become mates.

    • @-thatoriginalpringle-3887
      @-thatoriginalpringle-3887 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Alex Quintanilla not exactly, but love birds so best with one or more pals, they are a loving flock birds!

    • @gailblanc8920
      @gailblanc8920 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Alex Quintanilla if you don’t pair them, make sure they get plenty of attention... When I can’t play with mine every day, I stick her cage next to my sisters budgie so she has someone to talk to until I get back home. They get bored quick

    • @gailblanc8920
      @gailblanc8920 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      She’s actually sitting on my thumb while I type this, because I was gone all day at work, and she’s playing with my phone case.

  • @emmamae2350
    @emmamae2350 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for introducing the Association of Avian Veterinarians to me because I had no idea how to find an avian vet. Even though is about an hour away It’ll be worth it!

  • @paranormalentertainment7239
    @paranormalentertainment7239 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I know you may not see this but wanted to say that ill be getting a parrotlet in 2 weeks. I decided to get a parrotlet after finding your videos ive had birds since I was 16 (parakeets) and desided that a parrotlet will be my first parrot thank you so much for your videos they are amazing and extremely informative. Keep doing what you do. Again thank you :)

  • @stevenwan9013
    @stevenwan9013 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    4:30 I thought you just squashed the bird for a second

  • @TabTomgirlNascent
    @TabTomgirlNascent 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hi Flock-talk
    Can I pick your brains please?...... I have a 4 month old ring neck parrot, he/she has been with me for a little under 2 weeks. My question/problem is...My parrot keeps pacing...walking back and forth on his perch! He has toys , hidden food, we talk to him lots. His cage it's in the window with traffic lower than him and about 20 foot away, we do close the curtains, but the walking continues and it's for about 20 mins. Any help would be appreciated.

    • @xxcraftycorns1016
      @xxcraftycorns1016 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Tomgirl I don't know what's happening but try taking them to the vets

    • @TabTomgirlNascent
      @TabTomgirlNascent 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Xxcrafty Corns101 he's fine now, think it was being in a cage... Since letting him out much calmer thanks anyway.

    • @xxcraftycorns1016
      @xxcraftycorns1016 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You welcome

    • @rp101aquatics6
      @rp101aquatics6 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Windows can stress out birds since they cant figure out how to get outside

  • @graysonhess1589
    @graysonhess1589 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey I would like to thank you for all you help with me and my bird. He is not stepping up unless outside cage but because of you I know how to make him happy.

  • @dogeyanimates2130
    @dogeyanimates2130 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    you are amazing at makeing videos, they are super informative and you explain it so well!!! ITS AWESOME

  • @summerdeniise845
    @summerdeniise845 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This whole video I was distracted at different Lengths of her jumper strings

  • @tammymcpherson9982
    @tammymcpherson9982 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the tips, and info. I am trying to learn as much as possible about Parrotlets. I’m about to become a new mommy! I’m so excited, and I feel very maternal, and the need to nest. LOL. I want to be the very best mommy that I possibly can be for my little man. Have a a great weekend! God bless!

  • @GiselleFrench
    @GiselleFrench 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for this! I just put my deposit down on my baby parrotlet. She will be ready march 3rd and I am SO very excited!

    • @FlockTalk
      @FlockTalk  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That’s super exciting!

  • @mailpooch
    @mailpooch 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great starter video, and well worth watching again.