Cockatiel vs. Conure: Which Bird is Right for You?

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  • Are you considering getting a pet bird and wondering which species to pick? Cockatiels and green cheek conures are 2 very popular small parrots, and for good reason! Both of these birds are affectionate, sociable, and entertaining companions. DO YOUR RESEARCH BEFORE BRINGING HOME A BIRD OR ANY PET!
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  • @bongzilla7770
    @bongzilla7770 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2661

    “They want to be on you 24/7”
    I see this as an absolute win

    • @boson4829
      @boson4829 4 ปีที่แล้ว +84

      Hahhah I have a quaker Parrot, and I can't leave the room without him flying onto me he lovesss meeeeee

    • @pollypocket3508
      @pollypocket3508 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      @@boson4829 I also have a Quaker, and that's how he is, too.

    • @shellyfreedman4555
      @shellyfreedman4555 4 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      Its both a win and a loose nvn
      Those little toddlers are gonna annoy ya 24/7 and try to snatch everything that is eatable. Even when it's toxic for them sksk

    • @Flightstorm
      @Flightstorm 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      I agree! The only reason I would have any disagreement is because my Conure gets AGRESSIVE when he's on my shoulder, back, or head! Especially when my husband tries to touch me! But we're training that out of him by only allowing him arm and hand time. At least until his step up gets better!

    • @TheMotorick
      @TheMotorick 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Yep, from what I've read about wild conures, a bonded pair in the wild are never absent from each other.

  • @isabeltheacegal3384
    @isabeltheacegal3384 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1877

    You can train your bird against separation anxiety, if you reassure them that you're coming back whenever you leave their sight. You can repeat a sentence before you leave them (exemple: I'm going to come back!) and after you return (see? I came back!). In time, they will learn that, if you say that before you leave their sight, they didn't lose you forever, and will become more calm.

  • @veronicaidrovo8333
    @veronicaidrovo8333 3 ปีที่แล้ว +796

    “Cockatiels are very chill, they like to be relaxed”
    *My Cockatiels screaming at each other for no reason in the background*

    • @mikazuki-chan3962
      @mikazuki-chan3962 3 ปีที่แล้ว +77

      Cockateil 1: I'm the most chill birb!
      Cockateil 2: No I'm the most chill birb!
      Cockteil 1: No it's me!
      Cockteil 2: No, me!
      **screeching intensifies**

    • @veronicaidrovo8333
      @veronicaidrovo8333 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Lol accurate description of how my birds act lol

    • @mikazuki-chan3962
      @mikazuki-chan3962 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@veronicaidrovo8333 Ty :>

    • @Naze727
      @Naze727 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Lol

    • @extrovertedintrovert2900
      @extrovertedintrovert2900 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Lol my tiel screames 24/7 even when he has everything he could possibly want 😂

  • @its_skymochi4520
    @its_skymochi4520 3 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    Her: “cockatiels are quiter!”
    My Cockatiel whenever I leave the room: SCREEEEEEEEEEEEE

  • @jellybeanroblox2222
    @jellybeanroblox2222 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1345

    Teacher: wheres your home work
    Me: my bird ate it

    • @Sulfer_99
      @Sulfer_99 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      That happen to me though she just rip my works

    • @solemolinaro4474
      @solemolinaro4474 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Fun but not so fun story: that happened to me.

    • @ksuperdragons6393
      @ksuperdragons6393 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yup

    • @fatui
      @fatui 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Where is your homeworks? My bird shat on it.

    • @R_candy
      @R_candy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Acctually this happened to me

  • @belle369
    @belle369 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1247

    “They love to be pretty” Haha!! That basically sums up a cockatiel right there 😂

    • @ElleAndTheBirds
      @ElleAndTheBirds  4 ปีที่แล้ว +71

      😆 Yup!

    • @Tusskie
      @Tusskie 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      My favorite cockatiel differs slightly. He likes being pretty and is just an overall birb. He screeches for berries he can't have,screeches for his favorite people, attempts to befriend and later attack him sized sock plushies that you painstakingly made for one of his favorite people, is terrified of almost literally everything,and chirps in response to conversation with me. He's not my bird,but I love him all the same. He's my favorite pied banana birb

    • @imhappy7756
      @imhappy7756 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@ElleAndTheBirds love your emoji's it's so funny 😆this one haha😂😂😂😂

    • @moofie1262
      @moofie1262 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Any cokateil in one word

    • @hyperioxd7209
      @hyperioxd7209 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cock a tiel

  • @michaelwilford1131
    @michaelwilford1131 4 ปีที่แล้ว +226

    She's right about green cheeks, they're very high energy, cheeky, and demand attention, but also super sweet. Mine drives me nuts but I love coming home to see her waiting for me to let her out :)

    • @Natalie-gl9ob
      @Natalie-gl9ob ปีที่แล้ว

      Awww that so sweet and cute also

  • @dschafar6679
    @dschafar6679 4 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    Conure can be very friendly.
    Kanye: "Good Morning!"

  • @itsally8922
    @itsally8922 4 ปีที่แล้ว +444

    i think my cockatiels a conure in disguise! hes loud, chews everything, flies on top of cabinets and the the door frames like kermit too!!

    • @animallover2476
      @animallover2476 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      That is what mine would do! But, I sadly lost both of my cockatiels almost a year ago, a year apart.😥
      One got sick (I don't know how and the vet didn't help much). He was shaking and I didn't know what was wrong. I brought him to the vet the next morning but they weren't much help. After a week of being sick and being on a weak medication and (the vet said to have them separated from each other so if it was contagious the other won't get it) it wasn't doing anything.
      But, a little late on that! Later that week, I noticed the other was acting sick, too. She was shaking, as if they were shivering (the same as the other was). Then the next day, the one that had been sick the longest had died in the middle of the night. So, that then caused depression for the other and made her freak and not want any contact! About two months later the other died😭😩 The first one was always an alarm clock and would sing with the music I played, the second would barely talk... until she had the cage to herself.

    • @Syndra_maximoff1
      @Syndra_maximoff1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@animallover2476 i just bought a cockatiel and she is shaking too... Now you are scaring me

    • @schmeekie
      @schmeekie 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@Syndra_maximoff1 id say do research, and keep an eye on temp of the room, they are small and dont heat as easy as youd think, id say 30 - 40 degrees farenheit as an absolute minimum, and take them to the vet if its warm enough/ you're unsure. please take care of your feather friend!

    • @Syndra_maximoff1
      @Syndra_maximoff1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@schmeekie she looks fine now.. i hope.. now she eats,drinks,screech when wanting attention. Now i wanna know if its male or female..

    • @All-vm3cj
      @All-vm3cj 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Shaking is normal for most part but if they show more symptoms like tiredness more than usual or something then be conserned

  • @birdperson8879
    @birdperson8879 4 ปีที่แล้ว +675

    Those lucky people who have conures that don’t scream 😑

    • @ElleAndTheBirds
      @ElleAndTheBirds  4 ปีที่แล้ว +79

      Ikr 😂

    • @tedlewis9022
      @tedlewis9022 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      That would be great lol

    • @kuljitminhas8707
      @kuljitminhas8707 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      i had a conque THAT NEVER EVER SCREECHED

    • @rcky6357
      @rcky6357 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@kuljitminhas8707 conque

    • @karimahmad4100
      @karimahmad4100 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Flight_Feathers 2 and they both don’t scream thank god

  • @alyaboop7999
    @alyaboop7999 3 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    "But they can also be one person bird, and choose a favorite"
    Me: that explains ari alot...

  • @DollsAreCreepy1
    @DollsAreCreepy1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    "The green cheek conure is rising in purchases"*cough cough*jaiden animations*cough*

  • @ArtGuyBushy
    @ArtGuyBushy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +797

    Me: watching this video
    My conure: EEE EEE EEE LEMME HAV FOOOOOODS
    Me: *takes off head phones* WHAT!
    conure: *dances*
    Edit: idk why I wanted to say this, but she can say kiss kiss now

    • @soup9912
      @soup9912 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      .-. um what

    • @Ambipie
      @Ambipie 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      weird puppy

    • @Ambipie
      @Ambipie 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@soup9912 Birds are exactly that

    • @fartballs1604
      @fartballs1604 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Ooh
      Freaky little guy

    • @mahem-5877
      @mahem-5877 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      HAHAHAH I LOVE THAT 😂😂

  • @zepp8806
    @zepp8806 4 ปีที่แล้ว +261

    When you watch “what bird should you get” videos even though you don’t plan on getting a bird

    • @acek2016
      @acek2016 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I can relate

    • @Isabel-tp4fo
      @Isabel-tp4fo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I’m getting a cockatiel but I’m still watching these

    • @garys1494
      @garys1494 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      When you watch “what bird should you get” even though you already have birds

    • @Isabel-tp4fo
      @Isabel-tp4fo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Uchiha Isie I was getting a cockatiel because I couldn’t get the dog I really wanted and they were really the only option but turns out I got him so not it’ll be a bit before I get one

    • @haileyguevara6674
      @haileyguevara6674 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I just like learning about diffrent species just incase my mom ever always me to get a oet ive learned about hamster and im in the middle of birds

  • @brendah4701
    @brendah4701 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    “ Cockatiels are very chill and relaxed “
    Cockatiel owners : 👀

  • @jossieroche8590
    @jossieroche8590 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Ima get the Cockatiel. They fit in my Home.
    Cockatiel: *SCREAMS*

  • @R_candy
    @R_candy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +98

    At first I wanted a cockatiel but then whe got a conure and he’s perfect

    • @mallexi4278
      @mallexi4278 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm gonna get a Sun Conure, any tips? I'm really nervous lol

    • @_royaleruler_5643
      @_royaleruler_5643 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I was thinking the same thing and I am deciding on a green cheek conure because of the dander from cockatiel and other reasons. I want an affectionate one, can some of those be cuddly?

    • @coi7146
      @coi7146 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@_royaleruler_5643 I don't know if you still want a reply since it's been a month lol, but I have a turquoise conure and he LOVES to be cuddled; even more so than my dogs

    • @sinclaiir
      @sinclaiir 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Claire Peterson will they just sit on your shoulder? I play a lot of computer games and I want a bird to just chill with me while I play lol

    • @coi7146
      @coi7146 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@sinclaiir I wouldnt count on it lol. Mine does sit still on my shoulder a lot but once he decides he wants cuddles or pets he won't stop harassing me until he gets them.

  • @FeatherBeautiful
    @FeatherBeautiful 4 ปีที่แล้ว +391

    aww! I really like this! You should also do one for cockatiels vs budgies and Conures vs Budgies! I would love to see that! :)

    • @ElleAndTheBirds
      @ElleAndTheBirds  4 ปีที่แล้ว +75

      Thank you so much! I was planning to do cockatiels vs budgies too, since so many people have both! 😊

    • @clarissawin3467
      @clarissawin3467 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@ElleAndTheBirds Hi can you also do a conure vs budgie?

    • @FreedomASMR
      @FreedomASMR 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Can you please do Conure vs Budgie?

    • @ashe16yearsago
      @ashe16yearsago 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ElleAndTheBirds I just wanted to say that as a person with asthma and a cockatiel, the “bird dandruff” doesn’t seem to bother too much, it might bother others but won’t bother everyone :)

  • @zeefeer0543
    @zeefeer0543 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    i have asd, and parrots are one of the things i'm totally obsessed with, i research everything i can possibly know about them. it's very helpful that you said "if you are sensitive to noise", it's a big factor. i know that people get confused when i tell them i want a parrot because i don't like noise and especially noise i can't control, and still want a parrot... i don't think that having a disorder makes people not want a friend anymore. great video!

    • @arcanebeetle
      @arcanebeetle 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I have sensory processing issues sometimes as a result of my ADD. Having a bird has, surprisingly, helped a lot with learning how to cope with sensory overload in healthy ways.

    • @zeefeer0543
      @zeefeer0543 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@arcanebeetle that's awesome!! i'm happy for you and your helpful bird friend)

  • @vanillanilla4257
    @vanillanilla4257 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Kermit is just a 4 year old in a nut shell 😂 We love you Kermy birb! ❤️

  • @ishakak147
    @ishakak147 4 ปีที่แล้ว +163

    "Birds bite for many different reasons" *meanwhile conure bites a finger"
    I like how you well prepared yourself btw

  • @ambikamahajan7226
    @ambikamahajan7226 4 ปีที่แล้ว +110

    I say cockatiel!
    They’re just cute lil feather babies
    (Thanks for the heart)

    • @cemal_kutsal
      @cemal_kutsal 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I have one

    • @lynxx1890
      @lynxx1890 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      same

    • @leothebudgie676
      @leothebudgie676 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think budgies are better, because the are very gentle and SMALLER than cockatiels.
      I have 2 of each!*

  • @richardadams4928
    @richardadams4928 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I have BOTH. I've had a cockatiel for over 10 years, and recently got a dusky headed conure as a rehome. The cockatiel, Baby, is indeed much more chill. The conure, Skittles, does like to wrestle on his back and to hang upside down in his cage. Skittles is very lively, Baby is much quieter. They're both VERY sweet and loving and both want constant attention. And I love them both dearly, and they both deserve it.

    • @daredevil2241
      @daredevil2241 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Which one do you suggest to keep??
      suggest anyone

    • @richardadams4928
      @richardadams4928 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@daredevil2241 Depends which one fits into your personal lifestyle better. I would have had a difficult time choosing, but Skittles, the conure, passed on so now I only have Baby, the cockatiel....😢

  • @desmondhooks188
    @desmondhooks188 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    My cockatiel was so awesome anytime I left the room she would yell very loud for 10 minutes and would always want to be on me she died at 9 months old of a heart attack
    R.I.P nala
    🤧

  • @wyomingadventures
    @wyomingadventures 4 ปีที่แล้ว +204

    Great information! I'm definitely thinking about getting a bigger bird. I have had cockatiels. Not a conure. My last cockatiel was 25 years old. He was an awesome bird. 💖🐥🐦😊

    • @ElleAndTheBirds
      @ElleAndTheBirds  4 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      That’s awesome! I love cockatiels. I don’t think I’d ever be able to be without one. 25 years is a great long lifespan!

    • @jannaatloauti8996
      @jannaatloauti8996 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Did your cockatiel release a lot of dander? My older brother has asthma and I really want to get one, but don't want to make my brother suffer.

    • @joudy3739
      @joudy3739 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@jannaatloauti8996 well cockatiels are known for releasing a lot of dander but if you bath them and make them clean they won't, my mother has asthma and my cockatiel never did anything to her 😀😀😀hope this helped

    • @NeIIy
      @NeIIy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@joudy3739 that's good to hear. I have a dust allergy and was worried if a cockatiel wouldn't be a good option

    • @joudy3739
      @joudy3739 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@NeIIy well I have a few allergies so to test that I am not allergic I visited a nearby pet store. I hope this helped .

  • @pauladaniels273
    @pauladaniels273 4 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    I have one green cheek conure, just like you said he's cuddly and demanding.

  • @zevc3591
    @zevc3591 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! This was so great! So much exact and accurate information in such a short video! Many thanks!👍

  • @parrot3860
    @parrot3860 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    너무너무 귀여운 아가들이네요♡♡♡

  • @kaciecabral9759
    @kaciecabral9759 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    I got lucky with my green cheek, he just sits on my shoulder all day and cuddles my face 💕

  • @LegendOfMoonDragons
    @LegendOfMoonDragons 4 ปีที่แล้ว +91

    I've only ever had budgies, and I can probably see myself sticking with them for life (tiny, full of personality, a good mix between chill and energetic, pleasant voices, not nearly as demanding as a cockatiel, on the odd occasion they bite it feels like a light pinch, they bond to people really well, but are really easy to socialise even later in life, easy to entertain... the list goes on) but I'd love to try a bigger bird some time, when I can afford one. I personally have a love/hate relationship with every cockatiel I've ever met, as you said, they're super demanding little buggers haha, very very self-centred. I think I need to meet a few conures, see what I think, because you were describing a similar personality (yes, as you said, individuals vary, but still). Parrots are high-energy as a rule, even a low-energy parrot like a tiel is still more than most non-bird people expect, so a high-energy parrot like a conure would be a very different experience by the sound of things! (budgies are high energy, but only in short bursts, they chill for half the day then go on naughty rampages in the morning and evening).
    It was really really helpful to hear you describe their personalities! I'll keep doing research over the next few years, and who knows, maybe one day I'll pick up a conure ;)
    Or maybe I'll just stick with budgies haha

    • @ElleAndTheBirds
      @ElleAndTheBirds  4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Love budgies! I have three 🥰

    • @tessab.6351
      @tessab.6351 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Maybe look in to kakariki's!! I find them to be a bit budgie like but bigger and more investigative!!

    • @CrystalWolf-oi1nm
      @CrystalWolf-oi1nm 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Whenever my budgies bite, it HURTS

    • @Dickwraith101
      @Dickwraith101 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Id recommend an amazon, as the other bigger bird species are much more demanding

    • @Octavia_Goetia_666
      @Octavia_Goetia_666 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@CrystalWolf-oi1nmsame 😭

  • @xx_gremlin_xx9372
    @xx_gremlin_xx9372 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I’ve always wanted a cockatiel, and this video proved that they’re right for me! Thank you so much!😅

  • @CSGdesign01
    @CSGdesign01 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Exactly the information I was looking for. Well presented too, thank you.

  • @adanmokeef6296
    @adanmokeef6296 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    This Was Made The day After my birthday and when I Got My Cockatiel

  • @parrot_crystal
    @parrot_crystal 4 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    I think a budgie is a right type for me. I been have budgies for 7 years since I was 8 .
    I had simba (my conure) but he passed away 😢 but I was a good counre owner tho.

    • @ElleAndTheBirds
      @ElleAndTheBirds  4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Budgies are amazing too! Haha we’re both 15 😂 I got my first budgie 6 years ago when I was 9. So sorry about Simba 😢

    • @parrot_crystal
      @parrot_crystal 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@ElleAndTheBirds yea birds/parrots had been a part in my life for a long time💖

  • @ReyanAbdul
    @ReyanAbdul 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    You explained everything so well thank you so much

  • @angelmoreno2395
    @angelmoreno2395 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Omg this was exactly the kind of video I was looking for years ❤️ thank u

  • @bkm2797
    @bkm2797 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    I started with a cockatiel (female,Pearl), and several years later added a green cheek. These two are like day and night, Jamie, my cockatiel is the sweetest bird you could ever hope for, she only likes her head and beak petted or rubbed, and really does not like her feet touched. Piper my male greencheek, is a pistol and quite demanding, jealous and wants it to be all about him. Warning, conures can bite you so hard, it will leave a V formation that will take sometime to heal, so keep the Neosporin handy, and watch your lips. Your a great teacher, and a true bird lover. Thank you

  • @khalidnahas8816
    @khalidnahas8816 4 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Team conures! (Because of my allergies to dust mites.)

    • @desisarod
      @desisarod 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      team conures... because they are more beautiful and colorful

    • @kuljitminhas8707
      @kuljitminhas8707 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      My Cocktail never likes baths as a result it has not gotten one in a while and IT CREATES THIS HUGE HUGE HUGE DUST CLOUD

    • @desisarod
      @desisarod 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kuljitminhas8707 team conures!

  • @shanpatrickbaker988
    @shanpatrickbaker988 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for the clear and well thought out video. Too many comparison videos ramble on and on about unrelated things. Thank you for focusing on the actual title of this video. Quite helpful for a Love Bird person like myself. I don't know much about other pet birds and this was helpful for me.

  • @sylviaeneriz4808
    @sylviaeneriz4808 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have watched a lot of conure/bird videos and your’s was the most helpful and on point and you are younger than everyone else I have seen. Well done!

  • @parrotlife6856
    @parrotlife6856 4 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Thank you for all your help and cockatiel videos I’m so happy to say we have found a little female cockatiel in my area and I’m so exited to post a video about her soon :) but sadly she is not weaned yet so I have to wait to bring her home . P.s. she is hand fed and super friendly! I’m in love with her ! Lol

    • @ElleAndTheBirds
      @ElleAndTheBirds  4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      That’s so exciting!! I can’t wait to see her!

  • @YourNextCast
    @YourNextCast 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    You really have a great connection with your birds. That is really awesome. I like the cockatiel i think. Great job.

    • @ElleAndTheBirds
      @ElleAndTheBirds  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you so much!! Birds are my passion. I’ve had them for almost 6 years. Cockatiels are awesome birds!

  • @nyking9876
    @nyking9876 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video, and very informative.
    Good job!

  • @KimiOmega
    @KimiOmega ปีที่แล้ว +1

    2:16 - 2:41
    It's like I was made to live with those creatures. This sounds like the perfect winged ally.

  • @TheMotorick
    @TheMotorick 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I have two green cheeks, and two sun conures, and your description of conure personalities is spot on. I've also noticed a big difference between Green Cheek behavior and Sun behavior. The best way I can think of to explain it is that Suns are bigger, slower and goofier while Green Cheeks are more high strung. They are both very cuddly though.

    • @shlomomo3888
      @shlomomo3888 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Duskies are my favorite conure. They are like the golden retreiver of the birb world

  • @lauradavis6066
    @lauradavis6066 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    I've had both and loved them! My green cheek conures are definitely more messy and can be temperamental but are so rewarding in their intelligence and personalities. My old cokatiel was very easy to take care of and was super sweet. I would recommend both!

    • @CrystalWolf-oi1nm
      @CrystalWolf-oi1nm 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Do your conures bite much?

    • @lauradavis6066
      @lauradavis6066 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CrystalWolf-oi1nm they used to, bit we trained them not to!

    • @CrystalWolf-oi1nm
      @CrystalWolf-oi1nm 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lauradavis6066 Oh, thats good!

  • @emeliarose3844
    @emeliarose3844 ปีที่แล้ว

    You’re videos are amazing! So informative!

  • @brittneymae4754
    @brittneymae4754 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your videos are so helpful for a new bird owner thank you !!!

  • @d931
    @d931 4 ปีที่แล้ว +99

    Your my favorite bird channel!! :) you deserve 5000 BILLION SUBSCRIBERS!!! :)) I like how you say s c r i t c h e s

    • @ElleAndTheBirds
      @ElleAndTheBirds  4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Thank you SO much!! You’re so sweet! ❤️❤️

    • @carolhartley4448
      @carolhartley4448 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Scritches is the word for that.

    • @carolhartley4448
      @carolhartley4448 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @PopcatX I know, I was responding to someone new that never heard of scritches, I don't use that word but as you just said , there are many names, Thanx

    • @Maria-cu8zt
      @Maria-cu8zt 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ElleAndTheBirds no u deserve 1000000000000000000000 subscribers!!

    • @nicoletaglodeanu115
      @nicoletaglodeanu115 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      No you deserve 9000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 qua-trillion subscribers

  • @karenknowles1537
    @karenknowles1537 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I got my half moon conure (16 years) as a rescue so she was very insecure and fearful. I have only had her 6 months and she has truly settled but she developed an extreme bond with me. She is very quiet as long as I’m near her but if I leave the room she calls loudly. I think over time she will be less clinging. She is a joy, wonderful personality.

  • @miriamnoemibetancourt7673
    @miriamnoemibetancourt7673 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks sooo much for the info!! ❤️ it was very useful!

  • @queenster818
    @queenster818 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I LOVE your videos. I grew up with cockatiels but I'm gonna get a conure soon & your videos have definitely helped with my research & have made me so excited to get my baby & work on training.

  • @WarriorBazooka
    @WarriorBazooka 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I've been lucky to have a pineapple conure who doesn't scream (i've only heard her do it twice, otherwise she does her flock call) and who isn't constantly chewing everything in sight! She mostly prefers to sit on my knee or arm while I'm writing and take a nap or get cuddles. Pikachu is very sweet!

  • @camilledammasch3648
    @camilledammasch3648 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    This is spot on.
    I’m a GCC Breeder and have a pet GCC and a cockatiel who share a cage. Conure is very jealous of the cockatiel hahaha

    • @Reflecterr
      @Reflecterr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      not the smartest to have a shared cage. like she said, the conure can bite the cockatiel and it has basically no self-defense

  • @Emma-ll5wv
    @Emma-ll5wv 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was very informative! double thumbs up!

  • @onelionforlambs2019
    @onelionforlambs2019 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are a very informative young lady! Thank you for your channel. I have enjoyed watching this video and I will be looking at more if them. I appreciate your knowledge! Thanks again!!!

  • @davida6806
    @davida6806 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    What an excellent video young lady. You're spot on with what you say too. I had a cockatiel many years ago and it was a loveable little thing as you say. I now have a green cheek conure and what a difference 😊 he's into everything 🙄 I'm home alone all day these days and he's a fantastic little companion 😀 he certainly keeps me busy. Never having had a conure before I learnt quite a lot about him from you. I'm looking forward to your next video. A huge thank you from the UK 😁😘👍

    • @ElleAndTheBirds
      @ElleAndTheBirds  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much ☺️ those crazy conures keep us on our feet! 😂

    • @davida6806
      @davida6806 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ElleAndTheBirds thanks for replying 😘, indeed they do... He's into everything 😁

  • @PG-wz7by
    @PG-wz7by 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This and the cockatiel/budgie videos are very helpful. Thank you!

    • @ElleAndTheBirds
      @ElleAndTheBirds  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you so much!

    • @PG-wz7by
      @PG-wz7by 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ElleAndTheBirds I'm here after Mingi Luvsbudgies 🙂

  • @jamesroberts3642
    @jamesroberts3642 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great comparison and contrast video!

  • @jeannechiang6177
    @jeannechiang6177 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you. This was very well done. I have a green cheek. This added to my understanding of her personality and the character of conures.

  • @miah1172
    @miah1172 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This video was very helpful, thank you! I was considering a conure over a cockatiel because of their attachment and intelligence, but now I realize they might not be the best choice for my lifestyle. I wouldn’t be able to give the bird constant attention , and I wouldn’t want to neglect it.

  • @DrMan-nh3bg
    @DrMan-nh3bg 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I'm getting a cockatiel in 1 and a half months. Can't wait!

  • @mikethunder84
    @mikethunder84 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I miss Plumas ( spanish for Feathers) my mom conour she had while i was in middle and high school. He used to love dancing to my music like Korn and Deftones. He head banged. He was loving, loud and unique. I miss him.

  • @Angelhealingcollective
    @Angelhealingcollective 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really great video, informative, great pace you didn't,...faff. love love it 😀

  • @justinhensley108
    @justinhensley108 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    As someone that has owned both, this girl knows her stuff!

  • @spookythomas4574
    @spookythomas4574 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I got a conure a couple days ago and she warmed up to me very easily. I would also research which conure type you get as well. I got a very very quiet kind of conure and it stays true lol. I got a crimson bellied conure btw.
    Edit: she’s also warming up to getting pets :>

  • @TheMagicGinger27
    @TheMagicGinger27 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this! I now know more about my conure. She's very sassy and loves to bite! But also very social. She loves to attack my ear and it hurts. I'm not familiar with training birds either. It's definitely fun and a learning experiences

  • @NekoSauce
    @NekoSauce 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good job on the information. Learned some new things

  • @ydyddio
    @ydyddio 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    My first bird at the age of 9 was a Cockatiel, and they are among my fave species and get my vote, absolutely. I have a theory, and would love to see what others think of it's veracity: It seems like to me that those who have a preference for Macaws over Cockatoos also may favor Conures over Cockatiels.
    Our flock includes at least one of each, so I'll admit that my personal feelings about the relative similarity among the personalities of conures and macaws, and 'toos and 'tiels respectively, are such that many conure lovers also prefer macaws. Of course, I haven't done serious study, but in talking with other bird people, it seems there may be something to it. (disclaimer: My daughter's got a female GCC, my son has a female 'tiel & a female blue throated macaw. I have cockatoos- a male Goffin's and a female umbrella.)
    Anyone agree? Disagree?

  • @carolhartley4448
    @carolhartley4448 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Hi, I have a green cheek and I have the same play gym as you! Guess we know how to make our birds happy!lol I also diid not put those big metal things around the bottom, it's nicer without it.

    • @ElleAndTheBirds
      @ElleAndTheBirds  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How awesome!! It really is a great stand 💚

  • @erikd4690
    @erikd4690 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! One thing I would add to any intro discussion on a pet species, is how long they live. We need to consider our pets' longevity when thinking about what kind of commitment a pet's care will require. For conures and cockatiels, a well cared for pet will be around for about 20 years! Keep up the great bird content, your videos are really fun!

  • @wiz8744
    @wiz8744 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    AWWW!!! I have 3 budgies right now and I love birds! I've always wanted a green-cheek conure but they're kinda too expensive for my parents but I'll probably get one when I'm older! Love ur vids!

  • @piney_studios
    @piney_studios 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    My conure Mango definitely is mischievous. Mine will eat my homework and fly up in my tree in the backyard and doesn’t like to get down. And my conure will get jealous when other birds are even NEAR me

  • @smp22
    @smp22 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Our Green cheek picked my wife, he loooooves her. He likes me ok, too, but I'm the one that gets the bites, and he bites HARD. I'm a dude, I have rough skin and rough hands, but he breaks that skin no problem and draws blood. Your video is great, and people really aught to do their homework before making such a big decision. Our guy will be with us for 25 years or longer, if we're lucky, so it's a big commitment. It's important to know what one is getting into. I do love our conure, and I certainly love my wife - he makes her SUPER happy. He was my idea!

  • @SB-fb1vm
    @SB-fb1vm ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. You did a great job explaining .

  • @DumbGothicCatGirl
    @DumbGothicCatGirl 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    this was incredibly informative thank you very much

  • @xihanlong6761
    @xihanlong6761 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I wanted a gcc, but now I realize that a cockatiel fits me more! Thank you very much for this vid.

    • @ElleAndTheBirds
      @ElleAndTheBirds  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No problem!! I’m so glad this helped.

    • @xihanlong6761
      @xihanlong6761 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Live Laugh Birds :)

    • @desisarod
      @desisarod 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      nah... team conures!

    • @Richie34Rich
      @Richie34Rich 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@desisarod yeh bro team conures for life

  • @bestmaryam
    @bestmaryam 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    When my green cheek conure is angry he never scream he speak he say « in the cage in the cage » when he’s not happy to be in or he say « you hurt me you hurt me » because he learned when I said you hurt me I was angry so he says this when he’s angry but he never screamed

    • @wigglynooderls9379
      @wigglynooderls9379 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Maryam B I thought conures don’t speak? I’m sorry I’m so dumb I’m just getting into birds

    • @shellyfreedman4555
      @shellyfreedman4555 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@wigglynooderls9379 they actually can. It takes a TON of dedication, and usually they aren't very clear, but they definitely can uwu

  • @jordanm2936
    @jordanm2936 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    very informative girlie thank you:) i just started working at my local bird store again and needed to brush up on my bird knowledge

  • @MamboRasco
    @MamboRasco 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, thanks for breaking down the differences between the two.

  • @LadyVader
    @LadyVader 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I've discovered the right bird for ke is neither (although I do love them both). I'm allergic to tiel dust, and I was a little intimidated by conures (first time bird owner here). After a ton of research, talking to other bird people, and self-reflection, I decided on a lovebird and HE IS MY PERFECTION! He even shows conure behavior like snuggling against my neck to nap!

    • @ElleAndTheBirds
      @ElleAndTheBirds  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Aww!! I’m so glad you found your perfect bird, your lovebird sounds adorable!!

  • @oddbloochicken
    @oddbloochicken 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I've been watching so many videos about birds, especially teils. I've always had this love and fascination with birds even though i never knew anyone with birds or had one. I've grown up with cats and currently still have 2, which is unfortunate because even if i saved my money i cant buy a bird because of how stressful it would be for both the bird and my extreme hunter of a cat. I can't wait to have my own place to stay so i can finally get one after wanting one almost my whole life

  • @alicebondet5826
    @alicebondet5826 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hello Elle, thanks to your help as well as theParrotTeacher here on youtube me and my life partner are the proud parents of a sun conure named Tequila and a grey/yellow faced red cheek cockatiel names Kiwi. Our flock is 4 members strong and we continue to watch your lovely videos for advice 😊

  • @kenbrian4210
    @kenbrian4210 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you. You answered so many of my questions.

  • @PsIloveu
    @PsIloveu 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I absolutely love cockatiels , I’ve had cockatiels since I was very young. I find them very easy to train and sooo loving.

    • @ElleAndTheBirds
      @ElleAndTheBirds  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Cockatiels are the best!!!

    • @PsIloveu
      @PsIloveu 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Live Laugh Birds I now have Pacific parrotlets . Mum & dad laid 6 eggs , three have hatched already just waiting on the others now. Kept one of their last clutch , a male called Charlie . He really is a little sweetheart.

  • @sarahh2072
    @sarahh2072 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thank you this helps so much in my decision!!

    • @ElleAndTheBirds
      @ElleAndTheBirds  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yay!! Which one did you decide on?

    • @sarahh2072
      @sarahh2072 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ElleAndTheBirds I decided on a cockatiel because
      1 I'm in an apartment so quiet is very important
      2 I need a family pet, one good with kids and
      3 I don't think I have enough time in the day to devote to a conure, and when I do come home I'm ready to relax

    • @sarahh2072
      @sarahh2072 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Nope He's doing great! Very friendly and social, even with my 7 year old. Since he was hand fed he already knew how to step up. He loves head scratches and makes crazy weird dinosaur noises that scared me at first but it turns out that's a baby purr lol. He does screech sometimes but overall he's very quiet.

  • @benjaminzaoui9683
    @benjaminzaoui9683 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great detailed breakdown of behavioral tendencies for these two popular species. I was interested in your conure description in particular (I adopted one ~2 years ago) and agree very much with your assessment.

  • @karinarodgers_
    @karinarodgers_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I was thinking about getting either one. I’ve done so much research on both of these birds and listening to all different pros and cons helps me out. 😊I’ve decided to go with a cockatiel I’ve decided to go with Japanese names also lol it’s gonna be moon for gray or sun for yellow(translated of course )

  • @aquavita1
    @aquavita1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I have had my conure for 8 years. He used to be increadibly loud at the beginning, but now he is mostly quite. He doesn't even make noice when we leave the room. The only times we hear him is when he is scared ( noices coming from outside) or when it is late morning ( past 11am) and we haven't said hello to him yet. Basically, the loudness can change with age and environment.

  • @justbirbvideos1701
    @justbirbvideos1701 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Its a great video!-Great facts😊

  • @theKRB93
    @theKRB93 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video between precisely the two types of birds I have been considering. I have owned a sun conure in the past and while I love his personality, I had heard the noise level of the green cheek can be somewhat lower. Thank you so much! Liked and Subscribed!

  • @CC777PATRIOT
    @CC777PATRIOT 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank 🙏 you for sharing this 🦜valuable information!

  • @Valenttina17
    @Valenttina17 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    So sad the cockatiel has the powder for allergies. I really wish I could have him.

    • @user-lp9il1vv9m
      @user-lp9il1vv9m 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If you bathe your cockatiel often, that helps a lot and takes off the dander. Your allergies won't act up much.

  • @jadembauer
    @jadembauer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    And my sunconer is like IIIII WANT FFFFOOOODDDD
    :

  • @Shannon0g
    @Shannon0g 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much! This helped significantly!

  • @arodandjeter1
    @arodandjeter1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Spot on about the conures sound😂my green cheek is all good by himself doing his own thing in his cage but if ya leave him too long he’s gonna make some noise that’s for sure.

  • @kellyspetcarecorner2448
    @kellyspetcarecorner2448 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I loved this video especially since I don’t know very much about birds

    • @ElleAndTheBirds
      @ElleAndTheBirds  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! I’m so glad you learned from it!

  • @n1nted.h0e19
    @n1nted.h0e19 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I have a green check one and every morning at 10 am exactly she screams and it sounds like a human 😭😭

  • @rambettelyman6685
    @rambettelyman6685 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You made a great video. Good job. Two thumbs up!

  • @JenEdits270
    @JenEdits270 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I one this is 4 years ago, but I really can’t pick between these to birds. This video will help slot when I watch it!😊