PARROT CARE DAILY ROUTINE AND TIPS | A day in the life of 3 parrots 

Thank you very much for the kind words Anas Parrots and Supplies.

Happy to inform, I Adopted my baby (a severe macaw) in May!

Awww, I'm so happy for you! Thank you for the update. :)

@@Mounthimkitty How is it doing now?

@@jessiefranklin9318Mango runs the house lol so many changes to keep her happy and healthy... she think she is one of the dogs tho lol she prefers her bowl of chop down next to their bowls.. and the dogs try to sneak some fresh chop from her lol they need a channel. It's such a day with these three, the bird charges for the door wings flared up .. and she bark just like the dogs when a visitor comes!

@@Mounthimkitty That is awesome! I'm glad your happy with them! I'm thinking about getting a meyers parrot in a few years once I save up and me and my parents move.

Thank you so much, Ria 101!

Thank you so very much! :)

Thank you very much, Ivan!

We used to think it was okay to keep our cats and birds together under supervision. Since then, we have learned that this is in fact not safe. One day our cat looked at our African Grey in a way that, if you know cats, looked as if she was going to pounce on our Grey. At this point in time, at no point are they in proximity with each other, even under supervision. They are kept in separate areas of the house. I hope this helps.

Hi Logan! My cat acts like she doesn't see them. Now, having said that we never let our birds and cats in the same space unsupervised, and one of the parties must be within arms reach. Ideally we would keep them in separate spaces and we do most of the time, but we do allow exceptions from time to time.

Thanks for the advice! My cat looks as if he has seen a ghost when my budgies are out.

Oh dear, sounds like you gotta be careful with that one! Good luck!

I think they will live a better life if you get a companion for them - same species is preferable. This is the advice i got from very trustworthy breeder. I am getting 2 AG after one month, can’t wait.

You can try cutting them into different sizes, different kinds of fruits and veggies, heating them up slightly, different colors. Hope this helps. :)

Flock of Five Okay, I’m going to try all of those! Thank you for replying so soon!

My African Grey is 13yrs old now.... I've had him from a 4 month old baby and in all that time I have NEVER been successful in getting him to eat fruit or veggies. His main diet has always been Lafaber Nutriberries which are full of vitamins and minerals and of course the different varieties contain fruits and veggies. He is supplemented with occasional pieces of cheese... 3 to 4 times a week and loves cooked chicken and beef now and then. I gave up on the fresh veggies and fruit years ago and he is a very healthy happy talkative parrot.

I also feed him a low fat African Grey specific seed mix

Hi Logan, no problem at all. Oh I would love to help but we are actually located in a different country! I would point you to facebook parrot groups, Conure Owners Group, in particular, who can help you much better with this than I can. For the most accurate information, I would join the group and PM one of the admins, who can certainly link you with the right people :)

So glad to get a chance to converse with you, you've helped your birds to thrive which is a beautiful thing to view. I hope to care for my future and current birds likewise to how you care for yours. Have a great night. At least that's how it is in the western US!

So wonderful to converse with you as well and thank you so much for your kind words! I am sure any fid that can call you a parront is a lucky one :) Have a great night!

Ah Jendays are just the best! The oils are for their feather condition and making sure they get their essential oils. They are not a must but definitely a great bonus.

Flock of Five awesome! Thanks for the explanation. I've seen it mentioned before but never why

Greys need a lot of toys to keep them busy as they can get bored, plus they shred so the mire toys the less chance they will chew your house up

It's probably best to get it during these times (in a safe manner) because it'd be much easier with more time on your hands.

so basically never

@@edrisamani4332 yeah lmao but I got him

Texting Stories did you get it?

Emc1045 Yt no I need up adopting an Amazon parrot called Polly xx

Texting Stories aw how is she? Xx

Emc1045 Yt she’s good Xx thanks for asking c

Some african greys have a few red feathers that grow naturally in their genetics and is known as red factor. So if your African grey is still really young and has only molted once or twice in its lifetime, then it could just be in their genes to have a few red feathers. If your african grey is old however and just now showing them then it could be pbfd. I'm not an expert or professional by any means, and dont have a parrot myself, but I've done extensive research on them and though it give you a hand in what I know. If your grey shows any other signs of pbfd such as abnormal feathers or beak then I would take them to the vet as soon as possible. Hopefully all is well with your birdy!!

Kyra Mitchell: Thank you! Yes great Africans can live up to 60 years and mine is only 6. He is probably not sick but I got really worried because I read online that red feathers can be a sign of PBFD. However I have contacted many others and any RU-vid videos about birds that I can find I most of them told me the same thing you did. I just got very worried for my birdy! Your help is truly appreciated!

A parakeet is a type of parrot...

Hello Camille! We got the sisal from an aviary. They used to be available through Bed Bath and Beyond if you are in North America. If you are in the US, then it should be more widely available and in the large pet store chains. It's difficult to find in Canada and you may be able to get them from a local breeder. We have had Bella for nearly a year. We were actually contacted by an aviary on behalf of Bella's owner. The sanctuary owner knew us as experienced bird owners who were looking to expand our flock. Normally the process involves visiting the sanctuary and getting familiar with the birds there over multiple visits. Once you have chosen one you can start the application process which could take anywhere from a week to a month and will vary from sanctuary to sanctuary. Sometimes as an experienced bird owner the process can be sped up especially during screening. Because Bella was a special needs case it took about 2weeks to find an ideal way to transport her and to make the transition as stress free as possible as she had aggression issues and was underweight. Hope this helps!

I'll continue to look for the sisal ropes. I am switching them slowly to Harrison's pellets for better nutrition, I've had them now a month and everyday I put a small amount of chop in a separate food bowl with a sprinkle of millet seed on it to attract them, cause they love it, my lovebird just won't touch it but I did see my cockatiel this morning pick at it. So many there is hope.

Absolutely, there is always hope! Sounds like your fids have the best parront ever, they are very lucky. I am so glad you are planning to save another bird to add your flock, who is undoubtedly very lucky!

Hey there! It depends on how old your bird is and if he/she is prone to night frights - the three birds we had in this video, the african grey had a flipped toe and was not stable on her feet and therefore could not be in a tall cage while she was sleeping, and the other two were quite young and prone to night frights and subsequent falling. If your bird has a condition/ is young/ prone to night frights, I would certainly recommend getting a night cage for them.

deadmike2 my birds get along just fine with my cat :/

Toxic Terrapin did not mean to thumbs up. Sorry for you

No. Are you sure? Should I stop feeding peanut butter to my TAG, its a treat he gets every Saturday night. I stuff raw rigatoni pasta shells with peanut butter, and he likes them very much. That's on Saturday. rest of the week its banana stuffed rigatoni shells for treats.

funny everything i have read by experts on parrot nutrition say human grade peanuts are a healthy snack.

@dis be a fake name it wasnt the peanuts that killed the bird.

For a baby parrot - is he/she weaned? If so, I would start with a gentle diet of pellets and veggies & grains, with pellets being at least 70% of the diet.

Veggies and grains should be fed once a day, with your baby being left with the food no longer than 1h each feeding. Pellets should be available where your bird is around the whole day. Be sure to monitor his/her weight daily to ensure that the intake is adequate :)

Hi Edgar! No, that is her sleep cage, where she sleeps because she was still healing from her leg weakness at the time due to her background before we adopted her. If you watch the rest of the video, we do spend quite a bit of time describing her day cage and how it is set up to accompany her disability. Her day cage is an extra large cage made for birds like African greys or Amazons. Here is a great guideline on picking cage sizes for your birds: www.thespruce.com/bird-cage-sizes-4065662

Flock of Five oh ok thanks for replying good video 👌👍

It really depends on the person. Parrots do require time, a lot of learning, and disposable income. There are many bird owners who work full-time.