Free Flying Eclectus Parrots | Short Session
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 ก.ค. 2020
- Here's a short video of what goes on in a free flight session. This is not the full session but just chose some highlights.
Feel free to ask questions if you want to know more about what's going on.
One of these days I'm going to make a video of the free flight journey of my eckies.
Loving the crystal clear male vs female behaviour here:
OMEGA: [does whatever he's asked, almost instantly, for the tiniest reward.]
ALPHA: Perhaps if you made your argument more convincing?
Remember that in the wild, the female sits in a tree hollow being fed by not just one male but MULTIPLE males. She has it figured out.
you're absolutely right. the distinct differences in behavior between male and female. it's very interesting because the differences manifest distinctly in both appearance and behavior.
Great video, I was nervous she wouldn't flight back
Hahahaha, there were scarier times when she seemed like she was too far but she's quite determined to return. If she gets tired, she lands on a tree and does a second try again to fly back to me.
Nice birds.
thank you!
Beautiful birds looks alpha doesn't want to fly she's just sitting there like yeah I'm not flying at all
thank you! Yes, Alpha was not as fond of flying as Omega, this is something I observed with female eclectus parrots
Good job alpha and omega 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Welcome back John👍🏼
thank you!!
nice one !
hi Mckelly! Been seeing your aviary visit videos, awesome keep it up! Thanks for dropping by sa vlog ko :D
Nice 1 sir john permiha lang... 👍FF IS LIFE hahaha 😅
tinuod gyud! hehe
What treats you feed when they come and go ? Great video.
Hi Melissa thank you! I usually give sunflower seeds, or some fruit if available. They LOVE rambutan and banana
Your female looks like a Vosmaeri! I saying so because of the yellow on the tail feathers. Your male looks like a Vos but I can't see the tips of the tail clearly. Amazing, you really know exactly what you are doing with your Eclectus just from the feather quality.
yes they are both vosmaeri :) thank you for the compliment on the feathers! got lots of help from other eckie owners
Alphas feathers are absolutely stunning.
Been doing my research and am hoping to get one some time this year
Thank you Star!
Hers is truly the colors of a Vosmaeri. I hope you will have a wonderful time with your bird when you get one.
They are beautiful! Thank you for letting them be birds or as close to free as possible! Every bird should know how to fly. It breaks my heart seeing some birds unable to fly because their previous owner kept them caged! 💕🙋🏼♀️🇨🇦🐣🦜🦜💜😁
Thank you!
To be fair, Im not against cages, but I'm against caging birds forever. Cages for me, are like their "nest" or safe personal space. But they NEED to get out and fly and stretch their wings. Even in a "big cage" it's still nothing compared to a big space to fly and glide
@@BirdsofCebu I totally understand that. They need safe spaces for rest and sleep, however keeping them caged forever is beyond cruel. Hence my comment appreciating you.
@@hopesprings4967 let's continue to show people that birds are not just exotic decorations. They are alive, they have personalities and feelings and they deserve to fly!
@@BirdsofCebu I am with you 2 million percent on this! I try my best and to be kind as possible but sometimes it is hard when you see people being cruel.
@@hopesprings4967 I understand. there's a level of understanding we try to provide when educating people but there are also times when a sterner voice is necessary. the discernment is most important as to when to use either.
Now that you have finished your how to train a bird series, I was hoping you could make a new series about how to freefly a parrot. Things like recall, descending, ascending, and boomerang.
Hi Ramy! I Can't make a definitive guide because I am not a professional trainer but definitely will make a video about my experience in free flight training :)
Your experience is perfectly fine. The knowledge you have is more than enough.
Omg bro! That is a nice Vos! She has a beautiful fiery tail! Is the male a Vos too?
Hi! Yes :D Both of them are vossies :D thank you for dropping by! im sorry it only took me now to reply
So nice sir!☝
salamat!!
What do you feed them day to day? They look amazing.
Thank you Alan! I feed them sprouts, also those high Vit A veggies are important (carrots, squash, sweet potato, broccoli if you can), then occasional fruit :)
Good
Hi, how did you train them indoors first, I have also pair of birds(Budgerigars). How did you taught them recall, how long do you think it will take to train them indoors and how long did you train them?
Hi! Budgies are great social birds! For me their only problem in free flight is their vulnerability from predators (even small predators are a danger to them).
Because they are flock birds they tend to have strong recall (like macaws and sun conures). Ill try to make a video soon about how to do indoor recall training.As for how long, it took me several months (mostly because I wanted to be 100% sure before I took them outdoor). Some can do it in just 2-3 months of indoor training.
Hello alpha n omega... they are so adorable 😍
I'm Watching alpha and omega
Ang ganda ng mga ibon
thank you!!
Hey I just started watching a few of your videos and I have been loving them
Would you suggest an Eclectus parrot as a good pet for someone who has had one year worth of experience with birds?
Hi there! This really encourages me to get back to vlogging again hehe.
I think eckies are not as difficult as cockatoos and macaws but they do require some level of commitment. I won't ask about your experience but rather id ask you this:
1. Do you have the space? They need to fly, it's vital for them to exercise or they grow overweight
2. Do you have time? Time to meal prep because their diet is very specific, and time to train
3. Can you handle the noise? although macaws and cockatoos can BE SO MUCH LOUDER, but eckies can be scream queens.
From there you can feel it out if eckies are for you :) But are they great companion birds? I think they are if you are able to compromise yourself with their wild tendencies. (and the bird should never be the one compromising)
@@BirdsofCebu Thank you so much I think right now I cant have one, but once I move I would love to have one. What gender do you think is better loving and cuddly wise?
@@zaijx2339 male
@@zaijx2339 you shouldn't get a parrot if you want the cuddly pet
@@idonotknowwhattonamemyself2197 oh yeah I understand that parrots in general are not cuddly pets, I probably worded my comment wrong because I was meaning likes attention and being “touched” more.
Hi. We plan to get 1 but before that, is this type of bird noisy? …say, compared to Cockatiels?
It depends on the personality. Generally they are not noisy, but if they have the nosiy personality then yes they can get really loud, but i think they are louder than tiels but not as bad as sun conures. Hope this helps
@@BirdsofCebu Oh ok! Thanks a lot for the info. Yeah, I’ve read about that Sun Conure as being really noisy. 🙁
Hello, do you recomend eclectus for free flight?
Hello!
When it comes to comparing to other species, the eclectus is more challenging to train than let's say a sun conure or a macaw.
However, an eclectus is an excellent flyer when trained properly.
I won't recommend it if you're doing free flight for the first time because there will be a lot of challenges. But if you are patient enough I think they make great free flight parrots.
can you recommend the good breeder in Cebu for this kind of birds. Thanks
Hi Lowell!
I can name a few:
- Mikey's Exotics
- Jerwy Penola
- Jolly Pe
These are just some of the breeders in Cebu I recommend. :)
im trying to fly my eclectus indoors what treats are you useing
Hi Zazu! Im sorry this took awhile, I give sunflower seeds or almonds for treats :)
Hi, my new Eclectus is 5months old, what should I feed him? I'm following online raw vege and fruit suggestions but he is not eating. Taking bit of pellets only. Thanks!
Eckies at a young age tend to ignore food at first. I have noticed compared to other birds they are a challenging species to introduce new food to. I recommend just adding bits of it to the pellet diet. Especially do this when they are hungriest (morning). Be patient, in my experience alpha and omega began to be more interested with new food when they were a year old.
Best veggies are the ones rich with vitamin A. Carrots, pumpkin, squash, bell pepper, broccoli.
One year.. ok I'd be patient. Thanks!
I’ve got the same perch lol how old are they?
they would have been 5 years this year
Hi . I currently have a cocktail and I am thinking of getting another bird . Do you thing the eclectus is a good bird ? Any other birds as good options ?
Eckies are a hit or miss when mixing with other birds. Sometimes they're chill, sometimes they don't appreciate the other bird's presence. Though they won't be as aggressive as other parrot species it is still helpful to tread with caution.
If you are considering another bird species, perhaps a sun conure, or any other conure species.
However if you do choose an eclectus, keep them in separate cages first, then allow them out together under supervision until you see shared social activities that can say they're fine together.
Birds of Cebu yes that’s what I thought and thank you for your help :)
@@mclovin9121 happy to be of help :)
Did you get your eccy? Do you now love chopping fruit and veg, all the time? Life is the chop... the chop is life...
how old is your male eclectus?
He's 2 years old already :)
luh jully 13 ung nag pinag upload birday ko pa ahah butid umulan jan pre
Hehe, minsan umuulan. mas delikado mag ff pag umulan.
Ako kinakabahan kapag lumalayo sila hehe. You're a great trainer 😉
thank you Ate! :D may konting kaba pa rin ako kc may elements na di ko ma control pero risk-management lang talaga
I am getting my female eclectus day after. I dont know if these birds are loud
@John Steeves I have both a male and female eclectus. My female is just quiet and loves my attention. My male doesnt really like attention but he gets playful and loud once he gets attention.
Hi John, Anton is right. Females tend to be quiet until they get hormonal and loud. Males tend to talk more as I've observed, but they can also be silent.
While gender differences in behavior may be generally true, personalities in birds tend to surface that may surprisingly be different from what we may assume of the species and gender.
Hello, just want to ask...Ung ganitong breed ba mostly ay agressive? ung ganito ko kase na green color, hindi ko mahawakan. maxadong agressive mag 5months na xasakin. Paano ba paamuhin ung ganito? Thanks po.
Male eckie may tendency magiging aggressive pag di maganda foundation, medyo matagal ang process para magiging tame pero start with makitambay lang sa kanya na malapit ka sa kanya. Try mo offer food gradually until magiging familiar cya sa yo.
Stop feeding seed diet at fruits, change to veggie diet na high in vit a
He was sh*ting his pant when she took longer lol
Hahaha deep inside yes, i mean this is some serious jungle. But she usually just gets lazy and sits on a tree, and then from there it's more of a waiting game
Sana mag daily vlog na kayo
Haha wow pressure but try ko mag upload more po
How much is a male in philipinne pesos thanks
Baby male po price thanks
Sana po mag karoon din po ako Ng magandang ibon katulan Ng mga alaga mo kahit SC lng Kaya po mag aaral ako Ng mabuti para magkaroon ako Ng alagang ganyan
Start ka muna sa albs and tiel po. Para sa akin mahalaga na nagkaroon ako ng experience bago ko bumili ng eclectus.
Meron Napo ako tamed keets and albs
@@cassanrdrajade3865 good good tuloy po training niyo po. as the bird gets older mas dumami learnings mo sa kanila. maapply mo din pag nag eclectus ka na