We lost our young GCC in a tragic home accident, and our lives were suddenly so empty. He brought us so much fun and joy and affection. A co worker had sun conure babies, and we got a sun conure. He's wilder and louder but so fun and affectionate. I'll never not have a bird.
So sorry to hear about your GCC loss. Yes, that would leave an empty space. Glad you enjoy the Sun Conure. Different genus of parrot, and different for sure. What's your Sun's name?
I agree with almost all of what you have said-primarily that parrotlets are more independent (and very good at entertaining themselves); and that GCCs are more personable and in your face. But in my experience GCCs are more intelligent, and pack more of the parrot experience in a small body. GCCs notice more around them, and react to it much more faster and intensely than parrotlets. They also use thier feet to hold food or toys, like thier larger brethren. They truly are miniature parrots, whereas parrotlets have more of the smaller bird (aka budgie) persona. I always hear that parrotlets have big bird personality in a small body, and while this is somewhat true, I think GCCs take the title for big parrot behavior in a tiny body. I’ve been around and lived with parrots from parrotlets to large macaws and Toos; and I have chosen to live with and adore my GCC because this species generally offers the cuddlyness and affectionate nature of cockatoos or macaws with the playful antics of most larger parrots-and all in a 70 gram very manageable body. My GCC is also the quietest parrot I have ever known; and when he does scream, it’s only for 2-5 seconds and at a very tolerable volume level and pitch. However he is very active and often pugnaciously stubborn, reminding me very much of caiques I have known. Other GCCs I have known (particularily females) have been more mellow than my Tiki. Cons-GCCs have minuscule talking talents, and can be quite nippy when young (and can turn into biters if not handled well during this juvinelle nippy stage). I also find them-very much like larger parrots-more finicky about food sometimes (parrotlets have been for me voracious eaters that will try most anything). My Tiki enjoys sprouts and veggies, but adores his Psittacus Minor pellets above all else, persistently ignoring cold pressed organic pellets, and only eating seeds and nuts when all traces of the Psittacus are gone.
I love Tiki's name!!! Interesting, I don't find my GCC to be finicky eaters- but I agree on your points about GCC. I too am falling more in love with them- they have everything going for them!
Great video! I find parrotlets harder to bond with but I love them! I've found them noticably quieter than green cheeks but neither bad. Thanks for posting... great info!
@@ParrotBliss I think it was Betty White that said "it ain't easy being easy". I know she was an animal lover but I'm not sure if she was talking about parrots. 😂
Just adorable. I love GCC’s and would love to have a couple. GCC’s seem so sweet. Caiques can be very sweet and cuddly but they are generally little wack jobs. I totally enjoyed this video. 🥰🥰🥰
Really good advice. It definitely helped. I think I could tell some of this from observing many videos of each but I would get the i pressuon that green cheeks were in a way more bitey or hassle? It's all quite subjective I know, but I agree about the personable nature of the green cheek, from what I've seen and heard. Thanks for the video! :)
@@ParrotBliss out of the two, it would definitely be Green cheeks, but I'm also looking into Sierra Parakeets, do you have any experience of those? They all seem like great parrots.
@@makerealitygreatagain8809 I don’t have experience with Sierras- i’ve never seen one here. However, my friend Donna at #LoveOfPets has 2 and she has videos on them.
Ya, that's how I found out they even exist, on her channel. They're really nice, but you don't really find them in the UK. I've also been looking at Linnies as an alternative. It's really a choice between a linnie and green cheek now, quite different parrots though.
Always possible (unhappy, screaming parrot or sick parrot), but unlikely to be a problem. They are known for being good apt parrots. I reccomend 2. If you spend time with them, they still bond and it keeps them healthier and happier to have a friend.
Not that I have ever, ever seen. Parrotlets are too small. Two conures in one cage should be ok, if they are about the same size or species. However, you have to watch and make sure they like each other and get along before you leave them alone together. Also, they should both be new to the cage so that neither claimed it as ‘their territory.’
@@ParrotBliss I have had the two sisters for one month their bond is very tight.they don’t like me reaching in the cage for them. They seem afraid of m y hand . Once out of the cage I can get them to step up but they are still afraid.. was I wrong to get sisters. Will I ever be able to get them to trust me?
@@andreadawson9216 I would guess that blue crown Conyers are the same as others - I think you were right to get sisters. Give it time. How old were they? It may just take time for you to become a part of the flock. Try to spend time with one at a time bonding with them or training them. Persist, you will have an awesome little flock if you give it time and patience.
