HEY Y'ALL! I recently had a wonderful opportunity to work with CZYK Publishing to produce 50 Things to Know About Pet Parakeets! Check it out here if you are interested and would like a written, factual guide on bird care --> www.amazon.com/dp/B0B5HLJS32 (I know it's not green cheek conures, but it is a similar vein of content and something I am really thankful to have been able to work on!)
When you said that they live 20 to 30 years, that made me so happy. My little dude is with me most of the day and, I'm a grumpy Canadian veteran so, his personality is perfect lol. He is super needy though so, he basically lives on my shoulders and god forbid my wife trying to get close to me, he get jealous and it's the cutest thing ever, cheers from Canada and thanks for the information.
Haha, I'm glad the video was interesting and helpful! Green cheeks are for sure the best, they seem almost too perfect sometimes :) Thank you so much for the comment, I hope you have a good day!!
Mine lives on my shoulder too, wouldn't want him to change at all but mine definitely gets jealous, it's like don't get near me cuz he will bite , think he's just trying to protect me too, "my little watch dog" lol😂😂♥️
Allow me the Salute you good Sir! Our Green Cheek Sunny is super possessive of my brother and of my mom hugs my bro, she gets all puffed up and goes all “Y’all better not be sweet on my boy!” It’s so funny!
i loveee my green cheek hes so adorable,when he fluffs up. when i give him scritches he yawns just like the video ! he’s very curious and hes so funny and always makes me laugh. he falls asleep on me whenever i’m on my phone. i got him last summer around may.
That's awesome, your green cheek sounds really sweet :)) I love when they fluff up for head scratches! Definitely one of my favorite parts of owning a bird
Hi everyone! Thank you all so much for supporting this video. If you enjoyed, please consider subscribing, because I have a green cheek conure care guide coming soon! I just wanted to make a note about the diet at 5:55, because I want to be very particular about this video's impact. That is the ZuPreem pellet diet which is NOT very good, and I would not recommend feeding. This appears in the video because 1) it's all Scuttle will eat and 2) some of this is older footage. I am currently working on transitioning to Roudybush, which is proving to be difficult as Scuttle enjoys being stubborn. However, I only offer ZuPreem in addition to his veggie mix, which is his main diet. I wanted to point this out because, on its own, I would not recommend the ZuPreem diet. I only offer the pellet as I work on getting him on the best diet possible and to ensure that his nutrition is as balanced as possible. An improper diet can cut a bird's lifespan very short. Bird diets are very complicated, and so are birds in general. This is why I am trying to be very clear on the importance of a good diet. I am currently trying to blur out the video of the pellet diet, but TH-cam Studio currently is not cooperating with me, so I hope you can understand. If you have any questions on diet, feel free to ask them here (in the comments), on a parrot forum, or read this very informative article → birdtricksstore.com/blogs/birdtricks-blog/diet-nutrition Have an amazing day!
Thank you so much! I did not know that, that's really fascinating! Thanks for the little tidbit! Green cheeks and parrots in general are so amazing. Thanks for the comment, have a great day C:
I think the key is training. I have an adopted green cheek that was 7 years old when I got him and I've had him 2 years now. I told the lady who bred him and comes to my house to trim his nails that he is just about perfect except his nippiness. She shrugged her shoulders and said "That's green cheeks - they are bullies." The flip side is he is very very obedient and easily trained. He always does what I ask him to do.
For sure! Training is also a great way to provide them with mental stimulation 👍 I absolutely agree with the biting, that's so funny that she said that haha. Thankfully, they have pretty distinct body language before they bite so you can usually avoid it! I love how smart they are, and I'm currently working on teaching Scuttle a few tricks as well :)
We had gotten ours very unplanned. My wife was the bird person in our relationship she has had many cockatiels and they are great so i didn't mind baby sitting a green cheek when her friends asked. It was only supposed to be for a week or 2 while she was on vacation. Several months later we got the impression they just wanted us to keep him cause he was a handful. He has anxiety issues from being passed from home to home so his feathers are a bit chewed up and he was on a poor diet. I couldn't bare to part ways with him so little by little we are making progress with him and I don't think I've ever loved birds this much as i do at this point in my life. What wonderful and under rated animals. When I found out they live to 20-30 yrs i was so happy i never want them to have to deal with separation anxiety or be passed to other homes.
Great Video - Yes Green Cheek Conures are complex creatures. My hands are full with just one. Whoa, he gets so much of my time I feel I'm neglecting my budgies. Anyhow I can never give them up, I love them. Yes it breaks my heart when people get a bird and then end up giving it away or do not care for the bird. Anyways this is a great video, you hit a lot of facts and good points, I agree with you about everything you said.
Aww, I'm glad to hear your birds sound so loved! They definitely take up a ton of time, but it's so worth it. I'm always so sad whenever I see someone rehoming a bird just because they don't understand the sheer amount of work and effort that these guys truly need. I'm glad you agreed with a lot of the video, and I'm really thankful for your comment and feedback! Have a fantastic day :D
Very good point about the moodiness, you are absolutely right. I kind of understand them, because I can be moody too haha, but they definately have moodswings and can be nippy. I did read the nippiness will decrease when they get older. Great video!
Thank you so much for the kind and thoughtful comment! The nippiness definitely decreases over time, especially if you work with your bird through it. I hope you have a great day!! :)
I have one and I also think it's so funny when he has an attitude! Love mine, and yes , they can get nippy but as my bird is going to be 3 years old, he learned so much, example , he knows right and wrong, my type of bird, but you are correct this species is not for everyone, Im glad I picked the green cheek. You kinda get used to there body language, for me "Jake" is such a joy, nice presentation!!!👍♥️
I'm sorry that you lost her, but from everything that you wrote here, it seems like you loved her an awful lot and she had a fantastic life with you. Thank you so much for sharing, GCC are fantastic companions and friends
I'm getting my Blue Throated tomorrow, if you personally ask me? They all seem so genuinly down to earth, and calm and I cannot wait to pick mine up, I can see maybe two being a problem, but I am buying one.
I agree they are unique. I call them the pit bulls of parrots as I have rescues and they are either extremely viscious or extremely timid when the rescues arrive. I have a parent raised 5 month old baby too and he has been the easiest baby bird to train and keep entertained. He loves all the toys and seems to really love and appreciate living with us. I also have a Quaker parrot i adopted at 8 months old from another great home they had other birds and felt they didnt have enough time for her so i adopted her and she is like a flying puppy and follows me around, she's playful and she and the parent raised green cheek have no behavioural issues that I notice. Rescues take a long time to come around, settle in and learn trust again. Green cheeks are the most complex burd species I've ever coexisted with (I'm home a lot due to disibilities) due to having so much time I chose green cheeks for the challenge that is well worth the rewards. Great video. A lot of great info and advice.
I have a 4 tear old turquoise ggc rescue. A 3 year old normal ggc rescue. Both were cage crazed and have rehabilitated well so far. They were very wild and I did clip their wings to start as I dont know any other way but they can both fly now and when they learned to take off and land and gained independence they grew emotionally and mentally over night.
Your so open and honest about Green cheeks you learned quite a bit in just a years time well when it comes to biting when getting luvins they are easy to get hormonal and they dont ever change but thats the fun part with my Sunny who just turned eleven they get over stimulated very easy and its always a body posture thing Sunny tends to bow very low when he gets ready to bite if Im sure to stop he bounces back to loving rather then biting but unfortunatly over the years Ive taken some bites and it always seems like he doesnt understand what happend Then some Conure experts told me that make sure you dont over stimulate and youll be just fine then the biting events went way down thank goodness lol. So with that being said I love your videos please keep them coming bye for now .
Thank you so much for the support and the well-articulated comment! They definitely get easily hormonal, but I really appreciate the comment on overstimulation, because I definitely feel like this is something I could have touched upon! Thank you so much for adding to the information in the video :)
@@ThrivePetDesign Your very warmly welcome the best thing about information is it can always be expanded upon, looking so forward to your future content and I'll definitely be watching too be sure.
@@ThrivePetDesign Your so very welcome I'm far from an expert but Sunny is my 2nd Conure, Fritz passed in 2006 at the ripe young age of 34 and Sunny is now 11 and going strong both being Green cheeks and never a dull moment too be sure I can promise you that ! Seeks like I'm always learning something new and if I can help with any questions I'd be more then happy to do my best to help, keep up the great work I'll definitely be tuned in thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and experience .
@@jimmysjamin1 34 is honestly a fantastic age for a green cheek, and that's a sign of really good care and husbandry! I can tell that you loved Fritz an awful lot. Sunny seems so precious and I'm very glad Sunny is doing well with you, too! I would love to get another green cheek one day, they're just such silly little guys :)
I have a green cheek. They are really loving loyal and she goes with me everywhere. They are special. They need interaction and they want love. So smart! I’m older so for me they are perfect. Please don’t buy one if you’re not willing to commit the time and care. They are such social birds. They can be nippy because that’s how they let you know what they want and need. I don’t know what I’d do without my friend. Do not get a child a bird. These need space, stimuli. 💕
I absolutely agree with everything that you have said. Birds, in general, are not a good pet for most people, unless they are willing to dedicate a lot to them. Green cheeks are so special, and yours sounds very loved! :)
Your birds are so cute! This video reminded me of my birds I got when I was 3 or 4...... Mine were pigeons, I don’t exactly know which type but they have red eyes. Keep it up! Like 7
Thank you so much! That's really cool, I don't have a lot of experience with doves/pigeons but I completely get the appeal and would love to foster one in the future ☺ Thanks for the support :)
For sure, thank you! Thats an awesome video idea! I have videos scheduled out for a little bit, so I'll see when I can make one! Definitely in December/January. I have Thanksgiving break so I will start to work on a script ASAP 💕💕
I've wanted one for around 4 years now but with my current job, don't get me wrong I am well off, but I feel like I couldn't be able to give the proper care due to the pay I get. I have the proper time but would prefer a bit more income. But I do have a job that I'm certain that I will get that will be my career that will allow me to properly care for one and once I am 100 percent sure I got the job I plan on getting one.
I really hope that goes well for you!! I definitely understand that money is such a big concern when bringing birds home, and it makes me very happy to hear you're planning your financial situation around your possible bird. It's so amazing that you've wanted one for such a long time and yet you are still pursuing and doing research. I really hope this goes well for you, I think you will do a fantastic job
Yay thanks alot for this, I'm thinking of getting a GCC!!! But I actually also have a parakeet, do you think its okay if they both can live together? Obviously not in the same cage but like can they meet each other or be close to each other? Thanks again :)))
I have my male parakeet in the same cage as my female conure. She does boss him around, but, he loves her and tries to keep her out of trouble. He speaks conure, but she never sings parakeet songs.
Thanks for the feedback! My green cheek (yellow sided) was 400 without DNA sexing, so it's definitely interesting seeing what price everyone else has to pay for them!
My 8 mo. old male Pineapple Conure Cootie is very feisty and loved to make fighting sounds and bite all the time when I was handling him, but his bites were more like light warning bites. He is mellowing out week by week and can be loving. He fly's to me and cries when he can't get out of his cage to come to me That's why I named him a nippy 'Cootie' Bird. It could of been Tas for Tasmanian Devi too. :)
I'm glad your green cheek is great for you!! Every little one is different, this is more so just my experience. I love the little guy so much, and his clown personality always makes me laugh 😀
My high red pineapple was about $700😭 I was so so set on having a pineapple. Not even a high red. But it just so happened that the one that I was connected with at the store was a high red, which was more expensive. I had no idea until now that pineapples were more
I have the problem that I really want this bird but I'm at a point in my life where I'm not sure where I'll end up. Like I might live or study abroad, or maybe I'd travel a bunch. So I've been holding back on getting a green cheek conure for like 2 years now because I dont want to stress out the little thing. It drives me mad sometimes. But I gotta be patient
I've had a Goffin's Cockatoo since 1998. My daughters wanted a smaller, more cuddly bird, so we picked a Green cheek conure about 4 months ago. He's such a nice little bird and loves to cuddle with all of us, although he can be a little demanding at times, LOL. Compared to the noise 'Ladybird' the cockatoo makes, all the sounds 'Nibbler' makes are just cute! Sometimes Nibbler will walk p to Ladybird's cage and they will start arguing, it's so funny. We're hoping they eventually learn to be friends so we don't have to keep them separated all the time. The only con for us is, this little conure is a lot messier than the much larger cockatoo!
Your cockatoo sounds amazing, and Nibbler does too!! I also love the sound my green cheek makes, especially when he's playing with his favorite toys! LOL! I have some issues with my mother's parakeet and my green cheek, especially with Scuttle's fiesty attitude! I hope they can be friends one day as well. I think it will help when my green cheek's hormones start to balance out as well! The mess is actually a really great point, Scuttle loves to throw around all of his food (especially fruits and veggies!) Thanks for sharing!! :)
I love my GGC Oscar bits and pieces We are the bested friends. I'm 56 and pretty healthy Oscar sleeps with me he has a bed house on my bed. Or he's under my ear or under my bedding. My Musk Lorikeet did this as well. They know their comfort zones.
Just got my conure few weeks ago. He is so sweet and funny. But his claws are so sharp. My arm and my wife arms are full of scars. He can bite hard but he knows not to bite hard.
That's awesome! If his claws are too sharp, I would recommend finding a way to possibly trim them to prevent them from getting too long for him. I think, in general, most green cheeks are like that in terms of biting, but I've also seen some that are pretty aggressive, so I think it's important people prepare for the worst when it comes to owning birds :)
I think the reason he might be a tad bit angry is because you cocoon him with soft material. That usually happens because that's how they get stimulated into breeding in the wild, hence why I don't think you should do that. But I might be wrong. Do your own research.
Hi! I have done my own research and I did a lot of research for this video. I don't believe I described him as getting angry within the video, but I honestly have too much anxiety to watch it again (I do remember being happy with the information when posting it, and wouldn't share it otherwise). It's not the end of the world, he just nips me once or twice a day and this is honestly more so the result of him still being in his terrible twos and a bird, especially since I don't use towels anymore, although, if someone has an extremely nippy green cheek, they can be used to keep the owner and the bird more safe. I have not experienced any immediate negative repercussions when I played around with towels, and I noticed the way I just draped it over him made him feel more safe, and whenever he heard something that scared him, he would try to hide inside, since he is also quite anxious. I've also seen people talk about using the use of a towel for bringing their birds to vet, although this situation is different as they are restrained, but I have not noticed people mention that being stimulating in that way (although it might be because they are under high pressure, I suppose). I will continue to do more research, and I appreciate the honest feedback, but I don't believe this is the case, especially since he still is nippy once in a while. I'm thinking that he will soon grow out of this, but it is not unlike a green cheek conure to have just a little bit of sass to them, and I don't really mind, I love the personality. 😊 I will keep doing more research on my own time, thank you very much! I appreciate your honesty!
Oh you definitely right I had a few different parts but when I got my green cheek conure at a year old I he took to me immediately even when the guy was selling him he called me up after he showed him to like 50 people cuz I'm the only one that he took to so that was back in 2009 there it is 2022 he's still doing okay about the same you got older but he still likes the same thing still knows his name he was named cheeky and that's what I still call him that's what he wants to be called I even says it it's always looking for something to do and he does the same things please bottle caps and whatnot I'm funny noises he knows when you're talking about him all you can do is mention a couple of things and he knows it immediately and can be in two or three rooms away I don't know you're talking about him it's her strange is a male green chick on you're not a female you can tell because the male has a flat head flat or had I heard but he's definitely yeah I'm not typing I'm using the Google Talk to Text in case don't make sense
You’re saying they’re too sweet? I’ve never had a bird that is cuddly even though I’ve had tame birds and all I want is a bird that loves cuddles. Everyone on the internet seems to have super cuddly birds
I am so amazed and absolutely shocked to hear that. Thank you so much for your kind comment, it means the world to me! If you have any questions on GCC care, please feel free to ask and I can help out. To be fully honest, birds that are super cheap may not be very well bred or (typically) are not handfed! Birds who aren't handfed are less likely to be super enjoying of people, as they are more accustomed to others birds instead. Handfed birds prefer birds to people. If you are looking for a super sociable bird, this may not be for you. So, if you are looking for a less expensive bird, you can maybe try rescuing (because they do sometimes have SLIGHTLY lower rehoming fees. Obviously, though, you don't want to cheat the rescues out of their money, so just go with whatever they want.) Additionally, Craigslist/Facebook/other sites that rehome animals can have GCC for less money, but you really have to keep in mind that they might be sick or have some issues associated with them. If you were to buy through CL, make sure you do it carefully! That's why my personal recommendation is to either buy from a high quality local breeder or rescue from a good local bird rehabber/rescuer! It is difficult because birds are so expensive, but typically, the less money you spend, you may be sacrificing some health and breeder quality! I wouldn't recommend big chain pet stores for birds (may be poor breeder quality, and may or may not be handfed. They can also be raised on a bad diet, have diseases, etc.). I would recommend local breeders, high quality local bird stores, or certain rescues! If you have experience, maybe you could try Craiglist, but it can be difficult to judge their health without experience, and if you don't have a nearby avian vet, I would not recommend Craigslist. If you have any questions I can help!
My answer is a little long, but I really hope that you can find it helpful! I'm sorry it took me so long to respond, just wanted to best express my opinion! Not all pets are cheap. In my personal opinion, it is better to try and buy cheaper supplies (i.e. only spend $100 on a good quality cage instead of $300). Birds definitely aren't the best if you are looking for a very inexpensive pet! I do mention that GCC are RELATIVELY cheap (in comparison to macaws, African greys, etc.) but they are not as inexpensive as my aquarium or vivarium (which were still both $100+ respectively) :)
@@mishzin3730 I really hoped that helped! It can definitely be super difficult trying to own animals on a budget, but I hope you can find somewhere that has healthy and happy ones that will enjoy its life with you 😊
Anyone have a "too loving" issue? I work night shift and I come home tired and I love my little guy but he won't let me sleep and gets upset when I come home and have to crash. He always wants to be with me 24/7 and gets mad when I try to do stuff on my own. He's like an overly attached girlfriend 🤦🏻♂️
I sort of have this issue as well!! It has definitely changed with being home 24/7 with COVID, since Scuttle is used to me being home for him all of the time. I don't have many solutions, but I would definitely recommend asking on some parrot forums. If you look them up online, there are some really great ones and amazing people willing to help out!
Nope, I have a yellow-sided green cheek conure! That is based off of the professionals who bred and raised him as well as my own research. I have an example of a pineapple green cheek on the left side of the thumbnail, but my own personal bird Scuttle is a yellow side :)
What a cutie! I’ve had my GCC for a little over two years now. She’s such a little troublemaker, but I love her. I love seeing the unique quirks each bird has. My GCC like to lean her side against my face when we cuddle. She also will hop around and loves to wrestle. She can be so energetic at times, but will also fall asleep on me for half and hour. Everyday is definitely something new with her!
Your green cheek sounds so precious! Scuttle definitely enjoys his head rubs as well! I love the energy in these birds, definitely one of my favorite things about them! 😊
@@ThrivePetDesign For my Yellow Sided how you solve that morning noise is put them in a smaller enclosure away from your room, by the central air unit. That way they hear white noise and cannot hear the birds in the morning chirping. It works wonders. Quiet mornings.
My green cheek is literally the best investment I've ever made for my mental health. His little muted whisper screams in the mornings make my life 1000% better. I'll take him cranky and all.
A great video done with a noble intention. Thank you for the efforts that you put in order to spread the knowledge. I have mine for about a year now. I treat him for what he is - a delicate little soul. He is much more "serious" compared to most conures that I've observed, but he has his daily antics for sure. I am grateful for being able to take care of him, and as you know, it returns tenfold. I wish you the best of things that this life has to offer. Edit: Subscribed
Aww, thank you so much for the kind comment, I really appreciate that! This definitely gave me a big smile and it was very kind of you to leave this! Your little guy sounds extremely sweet, and I'm just picturing a serious yet silly little bird and it perfectly matches the green cheek vibes lol. I hope you have a fantastic day as well, thank you for the kindness!
Nice video. I've found that my Green Cheek likes foot toys. SO TO SAVE MONEY, I gather buttons, cheap jewelry all sorts of odds and ends, even jar lids. There are a lot of toys you can make out of almost anything. One of his favorites is to push around an empty soda can. I love setting up environments to enrich his life. Another con is because Green Cheeks are fragile. They can be squahed or crushed easily by a child or getting stepped on. I love my Green Cheek!
Wow, thanks for your comment, that's an amazing suggestion! I will totally look into saving buttons, because Scuttle definitely loves picking up with his little feet! That's definitely an important con to bring up, and I think that goes for almost every bird, as well. Scuttle is a little silly and definitely isn't as nimble on his feet as my parakeet, so that's probably really great to bring up in relation to them. Thank you so much for your comment! I have a great day and weekend :)
I had mine call Lady Kathy and she is a destroyer, loud, misbehaved flying biting machine. And like you said in the video it will light up your day after a hard day at work. Love her like she is part of the family.
Thanks for this video! I found a beautiful rescue conure online that’s about a year old and I’d love to adopt her, I’ve been doing a lot of research to make sure I’m prepared. This video was super helpful!
Yay! Another video! I think that you should make a whole video on bird expenses for getting the bird itself and the supplies like the enclosure and toys which gets changed out very often .Because when I think about pet birds I just think "ExPeNsEvE” 😂 .Oh and soo adorable at 2:27 that’s what I would do when I’m brushing my teeth in the mornin !☺️
Thanks for the comment! That actually sounds like a really awesome and cool video idea, thanks for the suggestion! I'll see what I can make in the future 😊 It really depends on the bird, they aren't necessarily the most. Macaws are definitely SUPER expensive, but smaller parakeets and finches are (while definitely not cheap) are far less expensive. Really all just due to the fact that the bigger they get, the more expensive they are :)
New GCC owner here🤗 I love my conure he is such a cutie and what you said about them being unpredictable is so funny because my bird will literally behave the same way one minute he loves me then the next he gets sassy lol but i’m getting better at understanding his body behaviors🥰 I’m obsessed with birds now
How is it going with your new friend? I'm very curious about how the rescued one is doing. I'm looking at one in a situation where the owner can't keep him. I hope all is well with your little buddy!
About 6 months ago I adopted a mated pair of GCC's. The male was a serious biter. Patience & consistency has worked out. He now gives me kisses and little nibbles. These are my 1st GCC's. I used to have over 200 birds, a variety from Love Birds, Cockatiels, other Conures & Cockatoos. I purchased a pretty big flight cage but they are usually outside of it. I'm really enjoying my GCC's, and looking forward to rescuing more again. I work from home and have plenty of time for them.
That is so awesome for you!! I definitely think patience is the most important things with these birds, and people just need to be willing to use it! Especially since birds are so emotional, I definitely don't want people bringing home a GCC if they aren't capable of lots of love and patience! Your birds sound like they have a fantastic life :)
I also have a greencheek named Robin, and oh boy he is an absolute devil. He's always getting into trouble, knocking stuff down or trying to get in a fight with our other birds. BUT, my family and I can't say we don't love him. He's crawled his way into our hearts and we can't help but find his troublemaking cute. I enjoyed this video and really agree with your points btw!
“Green cheek conures can be a little bit moody.” A little bit?! I can barely touch my cinnamon GCC Woodstock certain months out of the year lol. Love him to death though! ❤️🦜🥰
My pineapple conure is so good,,she doesn’t make a noise in the morning or at all really.she is very good and likes to fly around,she likes me best and if she bites I say a strong NO..she is learning..I love her..mine was 500 from a breeder..
My GCC is definitely both devilish and adorable. He can be very loud and spoiled at times when he’s in the cage but I agree with what you said the cage should only be for them to sleep in my opinion they are very active and require a lot of play time. Mine doesn’t get into a lot of trouble so I’ll let him out with my other birds just fine. He’s very cuddly but as soon as he sees my finger he will snap at me and make me bleed 😭 it can be very frustrating but I’ve learned over time this is just how they are. I would say if you aren’t experienced with birds just yet a cockatiel is a lot easier to take care of but conures are like having kids and require a lot of attention
I found one in my cats mouth. He is really sweet but he preens me agreavly and it hurts. It first I THOUGHT IT cute that he niblrs my mouth but he really goes at it. any advise thank you?
I’ve just about given up on mine. One of them is a year old and he’s turned into a mini demon. Constantly attacking me and drawing blood. Worst pet ever. Do not buy these birds. They’re not worth it.
I have 2 pineapples conure. But they play with each other and really don't let me hold them...they run and hide..which is funny. What do I do to change that?
Hi I live in southern Spain and have a pineapple green cheek I have had her for 4 years I take her out with an adapted aviator harness for a good fly which she loves. Here in Spain she only cost 90 euro from a professional breader including registration leg ring and paper work.I hand reared her from 2 weeks feeding with a syringe.
There are no cons in my house. They need attention. If they are left alone they get testy. Most affectionate pet I ever had. Not challenging your advice at all Dear but, ALL pets are a challenge if not given the love and attention they need.
hahaha super cute we think that when animals are little devils it makes them more cute what a lucky little guy to have you....most people don't realize how much attention and love all animals need whether it is birds or fish or anything....great and thorough video
I totally agree! I love that personality in animals, it's so interactive and fun. I really hope more people start to realize the amount of effort required by any animal. Thanks for your comment, I hope you have a good day :D
I love gcc. My dream bird is an pineapple gcc but so far a cockatiel is a better fit for me. I def will get a little conure one day in the future! (Just to be clear its not like i cant get a gcc now so im getting a cockatiel, i love them both so much) Also my family which im living with now wouldnt handle the noise sadly. I Hope theyll be okay with a tiel tho! 💕
Oo that's so exciting! Sometimes it's definitely very difficult to balance the bird and family needs, but I'm glad that you're looking into one. I would love to rescue/get a cockatiel one day because they are just so absolutely beautiful and I love how soft their singing is :))
Demanding, messy little devils is how best to describe them. Also lovable, cuddly and affectionate at same time, makes you put up with their impish side.
I love mine even though she is an amateur dentist and will try and pry my mouth open to get to those teeth. I have had a few birds from Lovebirds to Pionus to Caiques and a Grey. I still think my Green Cheek is one of the best birds I have had in my life. She can definitely be a handful but the payoff is good. Well done on this video.
Hahaha, your green cheek sounds like a little character!! They are definitely a ton of work and chaos but they are so worth it, and I'm glad you agree and get a lot of enjoyment out of yours :) Thank you so much on the feedback, I'm really glad that you enjoyed! :D
They are beautiful little birds. But they are very moody and bite hard at times. Definitely nippy birds. If you don’t like getting bitten don’t get a conure of any sort. You should have a lot of patience with these birds. I don’t think they are for beginners. A lot of people give them away once they are not babies anymore. Because they get very hormonal once they are adults in breeding season. They bite a lot more during those months. I have gotten 6 rescue green cheeks. Because people give them up after a year or two.
Thanks for your comment! Thank you so much taking in all of those green cheeks and giving them a good life, that's very kind and awesome of you. They really are beautiful, and I wish more people realized that if they can't deal with the nipping, they shouldn't get a bird at all. Thanks for sharing!!! 😊
We got ours for 400 but she’s my sisters bird and doesn’t like me at all cause she hates little kids or small people that look like little kids and I still have my kid face
That's awesome, 400 is still a lot but there are some super outrageous prices out there and I'm glad you didn't have to pay too much haha! I really hope that maybe one day you will be able to interact with the green cheek more! They are incredibly kind and sweet once they get over their initial biases with you lol! :)
This is a very informative video. A lot of these talking points are things you only learn throughout your ownership of them and you bring up some great points with conures in particular. They are such inquisitive little creatures and it breaks my heart when I see people rob them of that joy by keeping them locked up most of the day or can't give them the attention they need. It's a HUGE personal cost to invest in them but it's super rewarding when you can provide them a life full of happiness. Great video !
Thank you so much, I am honestly so glad that you enjoyed! People definitely need to be aware before they bring these guys home that the amount of work that they require is so much, and they deserve the absolute best! Thanks for the insight :D
I really want to get one but there is inly 2 right now in Nyc. But the one i want unfortunately isnt being sold to me. Petsmart told me they dont have the permit to sell it so im kinda sad that i have to wait since the cage there is so small and no toys and its just alone bored. I hope They will be able to sell pets again on sunday😩
I hope that you can get one!! If you bring one home from PetSmart, be sure to get them onto a good diet because they definitely don't feed the best stuff at those pet stores haha. I really hope that they can sell it soon as well because it sounds like you're very aware of what a GCC needs and how to make it have a good life. I really hope that that all goes well for you because I'm sure you would do an awesome job :)
You did well bc this is informative my gcc is this way exactly one minute I can cradle him like a baby I mean he likes being wrapped like a newborn then I feel the crazy vibe a he will nip at me I think honestly they have a mental tick that they have no control over he says so lame phrases and my husband's naane simply bc he here's me calling down to his man cave all the time thank goodness he doesn't use my bad words bc there's a couple that are my favorites but also you covered lifespan bc birds with the exception of a few in good health can live long lives and I have the green cheek and a cockitel I should grow old with them
Aww, I'm glad to hear that your green cheek sounds really well-loved! There are definitely things that can cause birds to have a sudden change in attitude, and it's all about trying to find out what those are, and avoiding them in the future if they bother you or upset your green cheek! Your bird sounds super sweet, I'm glad he hasn't learned any bad words, that would be very awkward around visitors lol! Life span is one of the most important parts about owning a bird, so I always be sure to cover it with animal care :))
I don't mind a bite from a bird when I am training it but, do they bite hard or soft bite because I don't want to be bleeding out when I am trying to train my bird.
All birds have the ability to bite hard, as well as more soft. While I personally haven't had experience with super hard bites, they are something that you should still be able to deal with. Younger birds may not understand the impact that their beak has, so it's important to just work with them and train them to avoid them possibly hurting anyone. Typically, once you get to know your bird better, it is possible to notice their body language and understand when they may be about to bite you, and avoid it. I'm assuming that you're exaggerating, but you definitely wouldn't be bleeding out while training your bird. I think the most that I've had with Scuttle are just when he bites the very top layer of skin and it bleeds a bit (I've actually gotten quite good at avoiding this though lol). However, biting is a part of birds, so I would be willing to accept the worst of it, and realize that if you train the bird well, you can work through it and stop the behavior in a healthy and positive way for your conure!
You may have covered this and I missed it, but one thing to consider before you get a green cheek is the other birds in your flock, especially if you have different species. I find that my green cheek is very sociable and very pesty towards my lineolated parakeet and my budgie. He doesn't mean any harm; he actually tries to preen them or feed them but they don't like it. His high activity level and constant pestering really freaks them out. So, if you have a mixed flock, you may have to house your green cheek in another room or stagger the "out of cage" time to keep the stress level down for your smaller birds. I am not sure how green cheeks interact with larger birds such as Amazons, cockatoos or macaws. Maybe someone else can comment on that.
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I’ll see myself out.
Hahaha, yes!! I'm gonna need to change the video title now lolol :)
I get more flack from my family about their messiness and nipping. If I was solo I'd turn my house into a rainforest. Lol
@@janeto100 a rainforest is a fantastic idea lol, I might have to take some notes
When you said that they live 20 to 30 years, that made me so happy. My little dude is with me most of the day and, I'm a grumpy Canadian veteran so, his personality is perfect lol. He is super needy though so, he basically lives on my shoulders and god forbid my wife trying to get close to me, he get jealous and it's the cutest thing ever, cheers from Canada and thanks for the information.
Haha, I'm glad the video was interesting and helpful! Green cheeks are for sure the best, they seem almost too perfect sometimes :)
Thank you so much for the comment, I hope you have a good day!!
Mine lives on my shoulder too, wouldn't want him to change at all but mine definitely gets jealous, it's like don't get near me cuz he will bite , think he's just trying to protect me too, "my little watch dog" lol😂😂♥️
Good! I want my support birdie glued to me!
Allow me the Salute you good Sir! Our Green Cheek Sunny is super possessive of my brother and of my mom hugs my bro, she gets all puffed up and goes all “Y’all better not be sweet on my boy!” It’s so funny!
Does he not poop? I wanna get a pet bird but I’m afraid how much they’ll poo on me when they’re outside of their cage
i loveee my green cheek hes so adorable,when he fluffs up. when i give him scritches he yawns just like the video ! he’s very curious and hes so funny and always makes me laugh. he falls asleep on me whenever i’m on my phone. i got him last summer around may.
That's awesome, your green cheek sounds really sweet :))
I love when they fluff up for head scratches! Definitely one of my favorite parts of owning a bird
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I just wanted to make a note about the diet at 5:55, because I want to be very particular about this video's impact. That is the ZuPreem pellet diet which is NOT very good, and I would not recommend feeding. This appears in the video because 1) it's all Scuttle will eat and 2) some of this is older footage. I am currently working on transitioning to Roudybush, which is proving to be difficult as Scuttle enjoys being stubborn. However, I only offer ZuPreem in addition to his veggie mix, which is his main diet. I wanted to point this out because, on its own, I would not recommend the ZuPreem diet. I only offer the pellet as I work on getting him on the best diet possible and to ensure that his nutrition is as balanced as possible. An improper diet can cut a bird's lifespan very short. Bird diets are very complicated, and so are birds in general. This is why I am trying to be very clear on the importance of a good diet. I am currently trying to blur out the video of the pellet diet, but TH-cam Studio currently is not cooperating with me, so I hope you can understand.
If you have any questions on diet, feel free to ask them here (in the comments), on a parrot forum, or read this very informative article → birdtricksstore.com/blogs/birdtricks-blog/diet-nutrition
Have an amazing day!
You sound lovely & your bird is very lucky to have you as 'Mum'.
Aww, thank you, that's incredibly sweet of you! Have an amazing day of 😊💕
I think u made a very good point on everything. Did u know when they talk at sleep is when they r trying to put together words and noices together. Ñ
Thank you so much! I did not know that, that's really fascinating! Thanks for the little tidbit! Green cheeks and parrots in general are so amazing. Thanks for the comment, have a great day C:
this is such a well done video! thank you for this, it really helped me in deciding if a green cheek is right for me ! :D
Wow, thank you so much!! I really hope that it might have provided some insight for you! I really hope that getting one goes well
They are definitely naughty in a very adorable way
I think the key is training.
I have an adopted green cheek that was 7 years old when I got him and I've had him 2 years now. I told the lady who bred him and comes to my house to trim his nails that he is just about perfect except his nippiness. She shrugged her shoulders and said "That's green cheeks - they are bullies." The flip side is he is very very obedient and easily trained. He always does what I ask him to do.
For sure! Training is also a great way to provide them with mental stimulation 👍
I absolutely agree with the biting, that's so funny that she said that haha. Thankfully, they have pretty distinct body language before they bite so you can usually avoid it!
I love how smart they are, and I'm currently working on teaching Scuttle a few tricks as well :)
We had gotten ours very unplanned. My wife was the bird person in our relationship she has had many cockatiels and they are great so i didn't mind baby sitting a green cheek when her friends asked. It was only supposed to be for a week or 2 while she was on vacation. Several months later we got the impression they just wanted us to keep him cause he was a handful. He has anxiety issues from being passed from home to home so his feathers are a bit chewed up and he was on a poor diet. I couldn't bare to part ways with him so little by little we are making progress with him and I don't think I've ever loved birds this much as i do at this point in my life. What wonderful and under rated animals. When I found out they live to 20-30 yrs i was so happy i never want them to have to deal with separation anxiety or be passed to other homes.
Great Video - Yes Green Cheek Conures are complex creatures. My hands are full with just one. Whoa, he gets so much of my time I feel I'm neglecting my budgies. Anyhow I can never give them up, I love them. Yes it breaks my heart when people get a bird and then end up giving it away or do not care for the bird. Anyways this is a great video, you hit a lot of facts and good points, I agree with you about everything you said.
Aww, I'm glad to hear your birds sound so loved! They definitely take up a ton of time, but it's so worth it. I'm always so sad whenever I see someone rehoming a bird just because they don't understand the sheer amount of work and effort that these guys truly need. I'm glad you agreed with a lot of the video, and I'm really thankful for your comment and feedback! Have a fantastic day :D
Very good point about the moodiness, you are absolutely right. I kind of understand them, because I can be moody too haha, but they definately have moodswings and can be nippy.
I did read the nippiness will decrease when they get older.
Great video!
Thank you so much for the kind and thoughtful comment! The nippiness definitely decreases over time, especially if you work with your bird through it. I hope you have a great day!! :)
Wow you have a positive attitude
I have one and I also think it's so funny when he has an attitude! Love mine, and yes , they can get nippy but as my bird is going to be 3 years old, he learned so much, example , he knows right and wrong, my type of bird, but you are correct this species is not for everyone, Im glad I picked the green cheek. You kinda get used to there body language, for me "Jake" is such a joy, nice presentation!!!👍♥️
I 💕💕 my Charlie so much💚🦜💚🦜💚🦜 4:13
Thank you for this video ♥️ can’t wait to get my baby conure 😍
My first bird was a GCC, she was my best friend and she was a member of my family. We loved her so much and she was a free flier. She died this year
I'm sorry that you lost her, but from everything that you wrote here, it seems like you loved her an awful lot and she had a fantastic life with you. Thank you so much for sharing, GCC are fantastic companions and friends
I'm getting my Blue Throated tomorrow, if you personally ask me? They all seem so genuinly down to earth, and calm and I cannot wait to pick mine up, I can see maybe two being a problem, but I am buying one.
That's a really honest video. 👍
too much giggles 😭 thanks for sharing
I agree they are unique. I call them the pit bulls of parrots as I have rescues and they are either extremely viscious or extremely timid when the rescues arrive. I have a parent raised 5 month old baby too and he has been the easiest baby bird to train and keep entertained. He loves all the toys and seems to really love and appreciate living with us. I also have a Quaker parrot i adopted at 8 months old from another great home they had other birds and felt they didnt have enough time for her so i adopted her and she is like a flying puppy and follows me around, she's playful and she and the parent raised green cheek have no behavioural issues that I notice. Rescues take a long time to come around, settle in and learn trust again. Green cheeks are the most complex burd species I've ever coexisted with (I'm home a lot due to disibilities) due to having so much time I chose green cheeks for the challenge that is well worth the rewards. Great video. A lot of great info and advice.
I have a 4 tear old turquoise ggc rescue. A 3 year old normal ggc rescue. Both were cage crazed and have rehabilitated well so far. They were very wild and I did clip their wings to start as I dont know any other way but they can both fly now and when they learned to take off and land and gained independence they grew emotionally and mentally over night.
Your so open and honest about Green cheeks you learned quite a bit in just a years time well when it comes to biting when getting luvins they are easy to get hormonal and they dont ever change but thats the fun part with my Sunny who just turned eleven they get over stimulated very easy and its always a body posture thing Sunny tends to bow very low when he gets ready to bite if Im sure to stop he bounces back to loving rather then biting but unfortunatly over the years Ive taken some bites and it always seems like he doesnt understand what happend Then some Conure experts told me that make sure you dont over stimulate and youll be just fine then the biting events went way down thank goodness lol. So with that being said I love your videos please keep them coming bye for now .
Thank you so much for the support and the well-articulated comment! They definitely get easily hormonal, but I really appreciate the comment on overstimulation, because I definitely feel like this is something I could have touched upon! Thank you so much for adding to the information in the video :)
@@ThrivePetDesign Your very warmly welcome the best thing about information is it can always be expanded upon, looking so forward to your future content and I'll definitely be watching too be sure.
@@jimmysjamin1 Thank you so much, that is honestly so incredibly kind! Excited to see where it goes in the future!!
@@ThrivePetDesign Your so very welcome I'm far from an expert but Sunny is my 2nd Conure, Fritz passed in 2006 at the ripe young age of 34 and Sunny is now 11 and going strong both being Green cheeks and never a dull moment too be sure I can promise you that ! Seeks like I'm always learning something new and if I can help with any questions I'd be more then happy to do my best to help, keep up the great work I'll definitely be tuned in thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and experience .
@@jimmysjamin1 34 is honestly a fantastic age for a green cheek, and that's a sign of really good care and husbandry! I can tell that you loved Fritz an awful lot. Sunny seems so precious and I'm very glad Sunny is doing well with you, too! I would love to get another green cheek one day, they're just such silly little guys :)
I have a green cheek. They are really loving loyal and she goes with me everywhere. They are special. They need interaction and they want love. So smart! I’m older so for me they are perfect. Please don’t buy one if you’re not willing to commit the time and care. They are such social birds. They can be nippy because that’s how they let you know what they want and need. I don’t know what I’d do without my friend. Do not get a child a bird. These need space, stimuli. 💕
I absolutely agree with everything that you have said. Birds, in general, are not a good pet for most people, unless they are willing to dedicate a lot to them. Green cheeks are so special, and yours sounds very loved! :)
I have a cinnamon she costed 400 but so worth it, she is not that moody but she loves snuggles, dances and also can say a few words.
Your birds are so cute! This video reminded me of my birds I got when I was 3 or 4...... Mine were pigeons, I don’t exactly know which type but they have red eyes. Keep it up! Like 7
Thank you so much! That's really cool, I don't have a lot of experience with doves/pigeons but I completely get the appeal and would love to foster one in the future ☺
Thanks for the support :)
They are awesome in my eyes that's because they are new age Dinosaur that's why they act so different parrots in general
Awesome sauce from l.a california nice job thankyouverymuch
Can you do a full care guide video on green cheek conures plsplspls!
For sure, thank you! Thats an awesome video idea! I have videos scheduled out for a little bit, so I'll see when I can make one! Definitely in December/January. I have Thanksgiving break so I will start to work on a script ASAP 💕💕
@@ThrivePetDesign thx plz do it ASAP as I really want to see a good care guide on TH-cam! 🤩
They are BOTH but loving
I definitely have to agree, they definitely have so many sides to them, but are always so cute and loving :)
I've wanted one for around 4 years now but with my current job, don't get me wrong I am well off, but I feel like I couldn't be able to give the proper care due to the pay I get. I have the proper time but would prefer a bit more income. But I do have a job that I'm certain that I will get that will be my career that will allow me to properly care for one and once I am 100 percent sure I got the job I plan on getting one.
I really hope that goes well for you!! I definitely understand that money is such a big concern when bringing birds home, and it makes me very happy to hear you're planning your financial situation around your possible bird. It's so amazing that you've wanted one for such a long time and yet you are still pursuing and doing research. I really hope this goes well for you, I think you will do a fantastic job
Yay thanks alot for this, I'm thinking of getting a GCC!!! But I actually also have a parakeet, do you think its okay if they both can live together? Obviously not in the same cage but like can they meet each other or be close to each other? Thanks again :)))
No problem! I hope getting one goes well!
@@ThrivePetDesign aww thanks 😊
Yep ill definitely check out his personality and stuff, :))
I have my male parakeet in the same cage as my female conure. She does boss him around, but, he loves her and tries to keep her out of trouble. He speaks conure, but she never sings parakeet songs.
My normal GCC from a breeder hand fed baby I had her two years now and she was 500 with dna sexing
Thanks for the feedback! My green cheek (yellow sided) was 400 without DNA sexing, so it's definitely interesting seeing what price everyone else has to pay for them!
My 8 mo. old male Pineapple Conure Cootie is very feisty and loved to make fighting sounds and bite all the time when I was handling him, but his bites were more like light warning bites. He is mellowing out week by week and can be loving. He fly's to me and cries when he can't get out of his cage to come to me That's why I named him a nippy 'Cootie' Bird. It could of been Tas for Tasmanian Devi too. :)
Wow - Im lucky mine is so chill. Perfect for me.
I'm glad your green cheek is great for you!! Every little one is different, this is more so just my experience. I love the little guy so much, and his clown personality always makes me laugh 😀
My high red pineapple was about $700😭 I was so so set on having a pineapple. Not even a high red. But it just so happened that the one that I was connected with at the store was a high red, which was more expensive. I had no idea until now that pineapples were more
I have the problem that I really want this bird but I'm at a point in my life where I'm not sure where I'll end up. Like I might live or study abroad, or maybe I'd travel a bunch. So I've been holding back on getting a green cheek conure for like 2 years now because I dont want to stress out the little thing. It drives me mad sometimes. But I gotta be patient
good advice
5:13 lol he sounds like a spray bottle
He has the weirdest noises!! He really likes mimicking sounds of bells and toys so I wouldn't be surprised if he picked up that too!
I've had a Goffin's Cockatoo since 1998. My daughters wanted a smaller, more cuddly bird, so we picked a Green cheek conure about 4 months ago. He's such a nice little bird and loves to cuddle with all of us, although he can be a little demanding at times, LOL. Compared to the noise 'Ladybird' the cockatoo makes, all the sounds 'Nibbler' makes are just cute! Sometimes Nibbler will walk p to Ladybird's cage and they will start arguing, it's so funny. We're hoping they eventually learn to be friends so we don't have to keep them separated all the time. The only con for us is, this little conure is a lot messier than the much larger cockatoo!
Your cockatoo sounds amazing, and Nibbler does too!! I also love the sound my green cheek makes, especially when he's playing with his favorite toys! LOL!
I have some issues with my mother's parakeet and my green cheek, especially with Scuttle's fiesty attitude! I hope they can be friends one day as well. I think it will help when my green cheek's hormones start to balance out as well!
The mess is actually a really great point, Scuttle loves to throw around all of his food (especially fruits and veggies!)
Thanks for sharing!! :)
I love my GGC Oscar bits and pieces
We are the bested friends. I'm 56 and pretty healthy
Oscar sleeps with me he has a bed house on my bed. Or he's under my ear or under my bedding.
My Musk Lorikeet did this as well. They know their comfort zones.
Just got my conure few weeks ago. He is so sweet and funny. But his claws are so sharp. My arm and my wife arms are full of scars. He can bite hard but he knows not to bite hard.
That's awesome! If his claws are too sharp, I would recommend finding a way to possibly trim them to prevent them from getting too long for him. I think, in general, most green cheeks are like that in terms of biting, but I've also seen some that are pretty aggressive, so I think it's important people prepare for the worst when it comes to owning birds :)
In New York the regular ones are $700 and the pineapple/turquoise are $800
Wow, that's a ton!! It must be something different with supply and demand in your area. Thank you for sharing!!
Damn are they expensive in the US :o they go for around 70$ here in Portugal 100$ for the pineapple
Would it be a good idea to buy this bird of you already have parakeets?
I agree with the bird, who's still asleep at 7:30 in the morning hahaha
My bird used to wake up at 9 or 10am. 🤣 i have a gcc too
Little devils, definitely.
I think the reason he might be a tad bit angry is because you cocoon him with soft material. That usually happens because that's how they get stimulated into breeding in the wild, hence why I don't think you should do that. But I might be wrong. Do your own research.
Hi! I have done my own research and I did a lot of research for this video. I don't believe I described him as getting angry within the video, but I honestly have too much anxiety to watch it again (I do remember being happy with the information when posting it, and wouldn't share it otherwise). It's not the end of the world, he just nips me once or twice a day and this is honestly more so the result of him still being in his terrible twos and a bird, especially since I don't use towels anymore, although, if someone has an extremely nippy green cheek, they can be used to keep the owner and the bird more safe. I have not experienced any immediate negative repercussions when I played around with towels, and I noticed the way I just draped it over him made him feel more safe, and whenever he heard something that scared him, he would try to hide inside, since he is also quite anxious. I've also seen people talk about using the use of a towel for bringing their birds to vet, although this situation is different as they are restrained, but I have not noticed people mention that being stimulating in that way (although it might be because they are under high pressure, I suppose). I will continue to do more research, and I appreciate the honest feedback, but I don't believe this is the case, especially since he still is nippy once in a while. I'm thinking that he will soon grow out of this, but it is not unlike a green cheek conure to have just a little bit of sass to them, and I don't really mind, I love the personality. 😊
I will keep doing more research on my own time, thank you very much! I appreciate your honesty!
I have 7 green cheeks 2 are pineapple and both female and one is a mother of 4
I just paid $725 for a high red pineapple and $925 for a cinnamon turquoise.
Oh you definitely right I had a few different parts but when I got my green cheek conure at a year old I he took to me immediately even when the guy was selling him he called me up after he showed him to like 50 people cuz I'm the only one that he took to so that was back in 2009 there it is 2022 he's still doing okay about the same you got older but he still likes the same thing still knows his name he was named cheeky and that's what I still call him that's what he wants to be called I even says it it's always looking for something to do and he does the same things please bottle caps and whatnot I'm funny noises he knows when you're talking about him all you can do is mention a couple of things and he knows it immediately and can be in two or three rooms away I don't know you're talking about him it's her strange is a male green chick on you're not a female you can tell because the male has a flat head flat or had I heard but he's definitely yeah I'm not typing I'm using the Google Talk to Text in case don't make sense
'Cutest birds or little devils?' Yes. Very much so.
You’re saying they’re too sweet? I’ve never had a bird that is cuddly even though I’ve had tame birds and all I want is a bird that loves cuddles. Everyone on the internet seems to have super cuddly birds
AWWWWWWA so cute! this helped me when deciding on green cheeked conures! Do you know any good places where to get them for cheaper???
I am so amazed and absolutely shocked to hear that. Thank you so much for your kind comment, it means the world to me! If you have any questions on GCC care, please feel free to ask and I can help out.
To be fully honest, birds that are super cheap may not be very well bred or (typically) are not handfed! Birds who aren't handfed are less likely to be super enjoying of people, as they are more accustomed to others birds instead. Handfed birds prefer birds to people. If you are looking for a super sociable bird, this may not be for you.
So, if you are looking for a less expensive bird, you can maybe try rescuing (because they do sometimes have SLIGHTLY lower rehoming fees. Obviously, though, you don't want to cheat the rescues out of their money, so just go with whatever they want.) Additionally, Craigslist/Facebook/other sites that rehome animals can have GCC for less money, but you really have to keep in mind that they might be sick or have some issues associated with them. If you were to buy through CL, make sure you do it carefully!
That's why my personal recommendation is to either buy from a high quality local breeder or rescue from a good local bird rehabber/rescuer! It is difficult because birds are so expensive, but typically, the less money you spend, you may be sacrificing some health and breeder quality!
I wouldn't recommend big chain pet stores for birds (may be poor breeder quality, and may or may not be handfed. They can also be raised on a bad diet, have diseases, etc.). I would recommend local breeders, high quality local bird stores, or certain rescues! If you have experience, maybe you could try Craiglist, but it can be difficult to judge their health without experience, and if you don't have a nearby avian vet, I would not recommend Craigslist.
If you have any questions I can help!
My answer is a little long, but I really hope that you can find it helpful! I'm sorry it took me so long to respond, just wanted to best express my opinion! Not all pets are cheap. In my personal opinion, it is better to try and buy cheaper supplies (i.e. only spend $100 on a good quality cage instead of $300). Birds definitely aren't the best if you are looking for a very inexpensive pet! I do mention that GCC are RELATIVELY cheap (in comparison to macaws, African greys, etc.) but they are not as inexpensive as my aquarium or vivarium (which were still both $100+ respectively) :)
@@ThrivePetDesign yes I understand I was just wondering haha. Thx for your honest opinion. It's just we spent a lot ona big big cage
@@mishzin3730 I really hoped that helped! It can definitely be super difficult trying to own animals on a budget, but I hope you can find somewhere that has healthy and happy ones that will enjoy its life with you 😊
@@ThrivePetDesign I think you meant "Hand fed birds prefer people over other birds", right?
Mines are little devils
Please keep in mind there are MANY bird rescues to get a bird instead of paying full price at a store.
Correction that's( some phrases )not so lame and name is misspelled need my glasses
geez normal is 300? my green ckeek was was 900 just itself *cries*
Anyone have a "too loving" issue? I work night shift and I come home tired and I love my little guy but he won't let me sleep and gets upset when I come home and have to crash. He always wants to be with me 24/7 and gets mad when I try to do stuff on my own. He's like an overly attached girlfriend 🤦🏻♂️
I sort of have this issue as well!! It has definitely changed with being home 24/7 with COVID, since Scuttle is used to me being home for him all of the time. I don't have many solutions, but I would definitely recommend asking on some parrot forums. If you look them up online, there are some really great ones and amazing people willing to help out!
@@ThrivePetDesign thanks! I'll have to go and see, I appreciate the insight!
you have a pineplle conure check on Google
Nope, I have a yellow-sided green cheek conure! That is based off of the professionals who bred and raised him as well as my own research. I have an example of a pineapple green cheek on the left side of the thumbnail, but my own personal bird Scuttle is a yellow side :)
What a cutie!
I’ve had my GCC for a little over two years now. She’s such a little troublemaker, but I love her. I love seeing the unique quirks each bird has. My GCC like to lean her side against my face when we cuddle. She also will hop around and loves to wrestle. She can be so energetic at times, but will also fall asleep on me for half and hour. Everyday is definitely something new with her!
Your green cheek sounds so precious! Scuttle definitely enjoys his head rubs as well! I love the energy in these birds, definitely one of my favorite things about them! 😊
@@ThrivePetDesign For my Yellow Sided how you solve that morning noise is put them in a smaller enclosure away from your room, by the central air unit. That way they hear white noise and cannot hear the birds in the morning chirping. It works wonders. Quiet mornings.
My green cheek is literally the best investment I've ever made for my mental health. His little muted whisper screams in the mornings make my life 1000% better. I'll take him cranky and all.
A great video done with a noble intention. Thank you for the efforts that you put in order to spread the knowledge.
I have mine for about a year now.
I treat him for what he is - a delicate little soul. He is much more "serious" compared to most conures that I've observed, but he has his daily antics for sure. I am grateful for being able to take care of him, and as you know, it returns tenfold.
I wish you the best of things that this life has to offer.
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Aww, thank you so much for the kind comment, I really appreciate that! This definitely gave me a big smile and it was very kind of you to leave this!
Your little guy sounds extremely sweet, and I'm just picturing a serious yet silly little bird and it perfectly matches the green cheek vibes lol.
I hope you have a fantastic day as well, thank you for the kindness!
Nice video. I've found that my Green Cheek likes foot toys. SO TO SAVE MONEY, I gather buttons, cheap jewelry all sorts of odds and ends, even jar lids. There are a lot of toys you can make out of almost anything. One of his favorites is to push around an empty soda can. I love setting up environments to enrich his life. Another con is because Green Cheeks are fragile. They can be squahed or crushed easily by a child or getting stepped on. I love my Green Cheek!
Wow, thanks for your comment, that's an amazing suggestion! I will totally look into saving buttons, because Scuttle definitely loves picking up with his little feet!
That's definitely an important con to bring up, and I think that goes for almost every bird, as well. Scuttle is a little silly and definitely isn't as nimble on his feet as my parakeet, so that's probably really great to bring up in relation to them. Thank you so much for your comment! I have a great day and weekend :)
A perfect name for a green cheek would be Stitch. Cute adorable affectionate MONSTER.
Mine is about 6 years old and doesn't bite "much" anymore. Sometimes gets carried away with love nibbles.
Hahaha, that's literally the perfect way to describe it! That's definitely what the little guys think they're doing 😊
Yes mine is gonna be 3years old and in my comment that's what i was trying to say, you said it better! Lol😂♥️
I had mine call Lady Kathy and she is a destroyer, loud, misbehaved flying biting machine. And like you said in the video it will light up your day after a hard day at work. Love her like she is part of the family.
Lady Kathy sounds like a lot of fun! I definitely have to agree that having them as part of the family just makes everything better
I need my gcc as much as they need me. They brighten every day for me I didnt know you could bond so hard
I feel the exact same way! They are so kind, and so caring. It's hard to imagine life without my little guy!
Agreed, it's unconditional love!♥️
Thanks for this video! I found a beautiful rescue conure online that’s about a year old and I’d love to adopt her, I’ve been doing a lot of research to make sure I’m prepared. This video was super helpful!
Yay! Another video! I think that you should make a whole video on bird expenses for getting the bird itself and the supplies like the enclosure and toys which gets changed out very often .Because when I think about pet birds I just think "ExPeNsEvE” 😂 .Oh and soo adorable at 2:27 that’s what I would do when I’m brushing my teeth in the mornin !☺️
Thanks for the comment! That actually sounds like a really awesome and cool video idea, thanks for the suggestion! I'll see what I can make in the future 😊
It really depends on the bird, they aren't necessarily the most. Macaws are definitely SUPER expensive, but smaller parakeets and finches are (while definitely not cheap) are far less expensive. Really all just due to the fact that the bigger they get, the more expensive they are :)
New friend here, very nice video and good conntent too , i subscribed your channel , stay connect , see you soon cheers 🤝🤝👍
Thank you so much, that is very kind of you! The support means a lot to me. Have an amazing day 😊👍
New GCC owner here🤗 I love my conure he is such a cutie and what you said about them being unpredictable is so funny because my bird will literally behave the same way one minute he loves me then the next he gets sassy lol but i’m getting better at understanding his body behaviors🥰 I’m obsessed with birds now
I’m getting a rescue green cheek conure for $200 included with cage and food :)
Congratulations! I hope your bird is really healthy and happy with you! If you have any questions, I'm free to help out!
How is it going with your new friend? I'm very curious about how the rescued one is doing. I'm looking at one in a situation where the owner can't keep him. I hope all is well with your little buddy!
About 6 months ago I adopted a mated pair of GCC's. The male was a serious biter. Patience & consistency has worked out. He now gives me kisses and little nibbles.
These are my 1st GCC's. I used to have over 200 birds, a variety from Love Birds, Cockatiels, other Conures & Cockatoos.
I purchased a pretty big flight cage but they are usually outside of it.
I'm really enjoying my GCC's, and looking forward to rescuing more again. I work from home and have plenty of time for them.
That is so awesome for you!! I definitely think patience is the most important things with these birds, and people just need to be willing to use it! Especially since birds are so emotional, I definitely don't want people bringing home a GCC if they aren't capable of lots of love and patience! Your birds sound like they have a fantastic life :)
I also have a greencheek named Robin, and oh boy he is an absolute devil. He's always getting into trouble, knocking stuff down or trying to get in a fight with our other birds. BUT, my family and I can't say we don't love him. He's crawled his way into our hearts and we can't help but find his troublemaking cute. I enjoyed this video and really agree with your points btw!
Thank you so much for your comment!
“Green cheek conures can be a little bit moody.”
A little bit?! I can barely touch my cinnamon GCC Woodstock certain months out of the year lol. Love him to death though! ❤️🦜🥰
Hahaha!! May have been an underexaggeration for the moody guys lol.
I love their personalities, they're always just so chaotic 😊
My pineapple conure is so good,,she doesn’t make a noise in the morning or at all really.she is very good and likes to fly around,she likes me best and if she bites I say a strong NO..she is learning..I love her..mine was 500 from a breeder..
My GCC is definitely both devilish and adorable. He can be very loud and spoiled at times when he’s in the cage but I agree with what you said the cage should only be for them to sleep in my opinion they are very active and require a lot of play time. Mine doesn’t get into a lot of trouble so I’ll let him out with my other birds just fine. He’s very cuddly but as soon as he sees my finger he will snap at me and make me bleed 😭 it can be very frustrating but I’ve learned over time this is just how they are. I would say if you aren’t experienced with birds just yet a cockatiel is a lot easier to take care of but conures are like having kids and require a lot of attention
Owwww Scuttles and his "brothers" are so cuuuuteee :3
Aww thank you so much! 💕💕
I found one in my cats mouth. He is really sweet but he preens me agreavly and it hurts. It first I THOUGHT IT cute that he niblrs my mouth but he really goes at it. any advise thank you?
I’ve just about given up on mine. One of them is a year old and he’s turned into a mini demon. Constantly attacking me and drawing blood. Worst pet ever. Do not buy these birds. They’re not worth it.
I bought my GCC at pets mart for 700$ sheehs lol but we clicked immediately so: priceless
I have 2 pineapples conure. But they play with each other and really don't let me hold them...they run and hide..which is funny. What do I do to change that?
Hi I live in southern Spain and have a pineapple green cheek I have had her for 4 years I take her out with an adapted aviator harness for a good fly which she loves. Here in Spain she only cost 90 euro from a professional breader including registration leg ring and paper work.I hand reared her from 2 weeks feeding with a syringe.
There are no cons in my house. They need attention. If they are left alone they get testy. Most affectionate pet I ever had. Not challenging your advice at all Dear but, ALL pets are a challenge if not given the love and attention they need.
Gah!!! One sub away from 100!!!! You deserve more
Aahh! Thank you so much! I hope I hit it soon :)
They r so cute I have one
hahaha super cute we think that when animals are little devils it makes them more cute what a lucky little guy to have you....most people don't realize how much attention and love all animals need whether it is birds or fish or anything....great and thorough video
I totally agree! I love that personality in animals, it's so interactive and fun. I really hope more people start to realize the amount of effort required by any animal. Thanks for your comment, I hope you have a good day :D
You nailed this, spot on!
Thank you so much for the kind comment :)
I'm really glad to hear that you enjoyed!
I love gcc. My dream bird is an pineapple gcc but so far a cockatiel is a better fit for me. I def will get a little conure one day in the future! (Just to be clear its not like i cant get a gcc now so im getting a cockatiel, i love them both so much) Also my family which im living with now wouldnt handle the noise sadly. I Hope theyll be okay with a tiel tho! 💕
Oo that's so exciting! Sometimes it's definitely very difficult to balance the bird and family needs, but I'm glad that you're looking into one. I would love to rescue/get a cockatiel one day because they are just so absolutely beautiful and I love how soft their singing is :))
Demanding, messy little devils is how best to describe them. Also lovable, cuddly and affectionate at same time, makes you put up with their impish side.
#greencheekconure
I love mine even though she is an amateur dentist and will try and pry my mouth open to get to those teeth. I have had a few birds from Lovebirds to Pionus to Caiques and a Grey. I still think my Green Cheek is one of the best birds I have had in my life. She can definitely be a handful but the payoff is good. Well done on this video.
Hahaha, your green cheek sounds like a little character!! They are definitely a ton of work and chaos but they are so worth it, and I'm glad you agree and get a lot of enjoyment out of yours :)
Thank you so much on the feedback, I'm really glad that you enjoyed! :D
They are beautiful little birds. But they are very moody and bite hard at times. Definitely nippy birds. If you don’t like getting bitten don’t get a conure of any sort. You should have a lot of patience with these birds. I don’t think they are for beginners. A lot of people give them away once they are not babies anymore. Because they get very hormonal once they are adults in breeding season. They bite a lot more during those months. I have gotten 6 rescue green cheeks. Because people give them up after a year or two.
Thanks for your comment! Thank you so much taking in all of those green cheeks and giving them a good life, that's very kind and awesome of you. They really are beautiful, and I wish more people realized that if they can't deal with the nipping, they shouldn't get a bird at all. Thanks for sharing!!! 😊
We got ours for 400 but she’s my sisters bird and doesn’t like me at all cause she hates little kids or small people that look like little kids and I still have my kid face
That's awesome, 400 is still a lot but there are some super outrageous prices out there and I'm glad you didn't have to pay too much haha!
I really hope that maybe one day you will be able to interact with the green cheek more! They are incredibly kind and sweet once they get over their initial biases with you lol! :)
This is a very informative video. A lot of these talking points are things you only learn throughout your ownership of them and you bring up some great points with conures in particular. They are such inquisitive little creatures and it breaks my heart when I see people rob them of that joy by keeping them locked up most of the day or can't give them the attention they need. It's a HUGE personal cost to invest in them but it's super rewarding when you can provide them a life full of happiness. Great video !
Thank you so much, I am honestly so glad that you enjoyed! People definitely need to be aware before they bring these guys home that the amount of work that they require is so much, and they deserve the absolute best! Thanks for the insight :D
I really want to get one but there is inly 2 right now in Nyc. But the one i want unfortunately isnt being sold to me. Petsmart told me they dont have the permit to sell it so im kinda sad that i have to wait since the cage there is so small and no toys and its just alone bored. I hope They will be able to sell pets again on sunday😩
I hope that you can get one!! If you bring one home from PetSmart, be sure to get them onto a good diet because they definitely don't feed the best stuff at those pet stores haha.
I really hope that they can sell it soon as well because it sounds like you're very aware of what a GCC needs and how to make it have a good life. I really hope that that all goes well for you because I'm sure you would do an awesome job :)
My bird bite me every time
You did well bc this is informative my gcc is this way exactly one minute I can cradle him like a baby I mean he likes being wrapped like a newborn then I feel the crazy vibe a he will nip at me I think honestly they have a mental tick that they have no control over he says so lame phrases and my husband's naane simply bc he here's me calling down to his man cave all the time thank goodness he doesn't use my bad words bc there's a couple that are my favorites but also you covered lifespan bc birds with the exception of a few in good health can live long lives and I have the green cheek and a cockitel I should grow old with them
Aww, I'm glad to hear that your green cheek sounds really well-loved! There are definitely things that can cause birds to have a sudden change in attitude, and it's all about trying to find out what those are, and avoiding them in the future if they bother you or upset your green cheek!
Your bird sounds super sweet, I'm glad he hasn't learned any bad words, that would be very awkward around visitors lol!
Life span is one of the most important parts about owning a bird, so I always be sure to cover it with animal care :))
I don't mind a bite from a bird when I am training it but, do they bite hard or soft bite because I don't want to be bleeding out when I am trying to train my bird.
All birds have the ability to bite hard, as well as more soft. While I personally haven't had experience with super hard bites, they are something that you should still be able to deal with. Younger birds may not understand the impact that their beak has, so it's important to just work with them and train them to avoid them possibly hurting anyone. Typically, once you get to know your bird better, it is possible to notice their body language and understand when they may be about to bite you, and avoid it. I'm assuming that you're exaggerating, but you definitely wouldn't be bleeding out while training your bird. I think the most that I've had with Scuttle are just when he bites the very top layer of skin and it bleeds a bit (I've actually gotten quite good at avoiding this though lol). However, biting is a part of birds, so I would be willing to accept the worst of it, and realize that if you train the bird well, you can work through it and stop the behavior in a healthy and positive way for your conure!
You may have covered this and I missed it, but one thing to consider before you get a green cheek is the other birds in your flock, especially if you have different species. I find that my green cheek is very sociable and very pesty towards my lineolated parakeet and my budgie. He doesn't mean any harm; he actually tries to preen them or feed them but they don't like it. His high activity level and constant pestering really freaks them out. So, if you have a mixed flock, you may have to house your green cheek in another room or stagger the "out of cage" time to keep the stress level down for your smaller birds. I am not sure how green cheeks interact with larger birds such as Amazons, cockatoos or macaws. Maybe someone else can comment on that.