Ah yes, the $10 000 largest parrot in the world with a beak that can break cage bars and bones, requires loads of well-informed training and interaction to stay healthy, lives up to 50 years and needs at minimum a whole ass room to itself - perfect for beginners thx
If you haven't got room for a Hyacinth, how about a Conure? As long as the cage is "big enough so they can spread their wings" they'll thrive. And if your bird gets noisy, apparently you can simply cover the cage so the sound no longer bothers you. A treasure trove of valuable information right here.
Dont want to cut the happiness for anyone here but, Umbrella cockatoos are one of the WORST pet birds, they are smart and get easly temperamental when in hormonal seasons, they also require WAYYY more attention then whats stated on the video, cockatoos are better for people used to birds, since its hard to read their body language, they are also one of the most rehomed parrot species, together with basically all other types of cockatoos, Amazons and African Greys, PLEASE, stay away from those birds as a starter bird owner unless you have researched a lot, and have experience with other animals with similar moods (ex. cats, altough birds take much more work then cats, their personalities/moods are relatively similar if you had atleast 4-5 cats and seen how different their personalities can be, just dont expect them to be as easy to take care of, cats are self sufficient in basically everything, while birds need your love and attention as frequently as possible, if you dont have time for birds I highly advise you to get more independant and self sufficient birds, or heck, just get a cat if you dont have basically any time for birds, also remember, most birds live 30+ years, yes there execptions, but the "loved by the crowd" birds generally live from 30-100 years.)
I always say if you want a macaw as a first pet bird, get a Hahn's macaw. If you want an African Grey, get a Timneh African grey, want an Amazon get a Lilac crowned, want a quiet parrot get a Pionus etc. In terms of parrots for first time owners bigger doesn't always mean better.
agreed. I find any video that recommends a cockatoo to be complete BS. They really shouldn't be pets. 90% of the homes can't give them what they mentally need.
Cockatoos are not for beginners! It’s like having a baby for 90 years. If you go to any avian shelter, you will see Macaws, Cockatoos, and African grey, they are not for beginners and need constant attentions. Please please please do research on the bad side of cockatoos. If you are not a very experienced bird owner DONT GET ONE! You have no clue how sad it is when cockatoos end up in a shelter since the bird was to hard to take care of. And the Macaws that this RU-vid channel recommends are not for beginners. That doesn’t mean that this is a bad channel, it just means not to get macaws, African grays, or cockatoos unless you are an expert bird owners. I don’t recommend getting a parrot as a first bird either. Finches and canary’s plus budgies like the video said. Please do research on the Bird you want before you get one. Thank you and love the video
@@PeterJake2868 Budgies are far easier and cheaper to look after than other parrots. Large parrots are more intelligent and emotionally complicated and will demand far more of your resources. Cockatiel is not a bad choice either. Green Cheek Conure can go either way for a beginner, but if you are up for more of a serious challenge and have the time and patience to spare..... All just my opinion
I actually had a parrot for fey years, I was thinking on getting a car but I also want a bird, so I was planning to get a bird, train it a bit, then get a calm kitten and train it to do no harm to the bird and not to go near.
Thera Planet They are so cuddly and all, but I have a cockatoo, and when we got her, she attacked me and hissed. Her body language is very hard to read. She still attacks randomly and I have heard the same from MANY other cockatoos owners. But she can also be just the sweetest! I’m so sorry if I offended you, these other birds are great! Cockatoos are just a bit deceiving
No 1. pet bird of all time, pigeon. Yes, a pigeon, fancy or feral. Minimal noise, cuddles better than a cat or a dog, crazy affectionate, easy to feed and care for, cute as heck. I don't know why but they smell so good, like combination of popcorn and cooked corn on a cob. I know its random but I just go comatose when a pigeon lays under my neck and falls a sleep.
I know, I’ve read that they are for beginners so many places but they really aren’t. Just because they’re gentle doesn’t mean you should get one if you don’t have a lot of bird experience.
No actually they are 15k and as a beginner a hyacinth is a good pet, price doesn't relate to experience its relates to accessories and birds. Hyacinths are incredible birds and yes they are for beginners.
I've had birds for 20+ years. A rule I go by is the bigger the beak the bigger the bite damage. If you own a bird, chances are you will get bit at some point. Out of the breeds I've had, cockatiels nip the least. Love birds can be nasty little buggers. Conures, cockatiels, budgies and Quaker parrots are all good choices for limited experience owners. I have my eye on a rosy bourke next. Keep in mind the lifespan of each breed also. We are older and our green cheek will most likely need someone younger to keep up with him, providing the best companionship and care at some point. Luckily, my grandson is willing and eager to step in and they are bonded. People tend to overlook the common budgie, but they are wonderful little companions. Entertaining and very intelligent with the capacity to learn human speech easily.
any 'best birds' list that has cockatoos isn't worth listening to. Cockatoos are 100% NOT for beginners. In fact very few people should ever keep a cockatoo. They need CONSTANT attention. They WILL self harm without it. You can't leave them alone while you work for 8 hours. And vacations are also going to be difficult and extremely rare. They WILL need to be a main focus for many, many years. Honestly, no one should own a cockatoo. It's just not mentally healthy for them.
This video is gonna make more and more birds end up in parrot adoption shelters. Birds need lots of care and are hard to keep. You must research before buying birds!
Yes you should research into birds but this is a good kick starter or basic information for the type of bird you want while this video isn’t quite enough information to go off of right away you can still research yourself after the video
DO not listen to this macaws are not very good birds for beginners because they are big they also have a very strong bite and can do serious damage if they get angry I suggest to get a budgie of cockatiel for starter.
I had a lovebird a couple years back, and I’m thinking about getting another bird once our puppy grows up. What would be a good breed for a lower end intermediate caretaker?
@@cking91182 trust me I know I have had my birds for 6 or 7 months now they are not fully tame yet almost there though I think I'll be able to fully tame them by the end of the summer
We have a green cheek conure, 5 years old, he is a lot of fun!!! This is a first for us, for Charlie the conure, is such a clown, socially and playfully funny!!!🐦♥️ My best friend!!🐦♥️
What a terrible video. Bad advice, bad bird recommendations . Just a few examples, Lovebirds can be extremely nasty, even when hand raised (very strong bite for a small bird). Indian ringnecks are not social contact species, which means they don't particularly like being touched and scratched. Finches and Canaries, apart from the occasional hand raised bird are not hands on species. Last but not least, Macaws and Cockatoos (apart from most Galahs) are not in any way a "easy, beginner" bird. I have kept, bred and worked with birds for the majority of my life. For anyone considering a pet bird, please do thorough research. RU-vid videos of a cute bird that seems so friendly and wonderful are only a tiny insight into the actual reality of the life of living with any bird.
Interesting that so few people mention Budgies (Parakeets) here. We have had our girl for 10 years and she has just been a delight to have around. Things I like about budgies: a) Ideal for a small apartment. b) They chatter a lot but nowhere near loud enough to annoy neighbors. c) Even if they do bite they can't possibly hurt you. d) Don't require vast quantities of food. e) They have BIG personalities in small bodies - no two birds are alike, but most are very friendly and very responsive to human interaction. Some "downsides". I would say they are not good birds for kids because kids frighten them too much. Like any bird, vet bills are high when they get sick - just because it is small doesn't mean it necessarily that much cheaper to keep healthy and happy. In my opinion budgies are the most underrated of all bird pets maybe because they can be acquired so easily, and they don't seem that glamorous. ....just my 2c.
Okay you really just didn’t put the biggest and hardest macaw to hold on a list for beginner. These birds can bite your fingers off, and they are not “gentle giants” all the time trust me. Hopefully nobody listened to the video and thought that it was a good idea. Poor soul if so
YOURE JOKING RIGHT- umbrella cockatoos, and other cockatoos can be absolutely psycho when not paired with the right owner who is dedicated to giving them hours of their time!! Please these birds deserve the world and I love them but a lot of them end up getting re-homed because of this!!
no no it's okay really - content creator says give them an hour of attention every day it'll be alright. Same with the conure - cage needs to be big enough so they can "spread their wings" so that's like 40 X 40cm right? Well that's no problem I can fit one right next to my TV
This is such bad advice ! A cockatoo or Macaw are NOT great beginner birds at ALL ! They are probably some of the actual hardest birds to have as a pet !
I am absolutely against the term "beginner birds". All birds need equal love, attention, and care, but yes generally smaller birds are easier to care for than bigger birds;bites, amount of food, size of cage, size of toys, destruction, and just intimidation.
I don't have any bird experience yet but I feel like macaws and cockatoos are far too expensive and high maintenance for a beginner like the hyacinth macaw in the thumbnail is usually around 40,000$ (not hating and sorry for bad English I was taught French first :-) )
You don't know much about birds as cockatoos are not for the starters. They can last 100 years also they can be aggressive also you have missed one of the best birds about. Which I have cheap good talkers they start talking at 8 months friendly too it's the quaker or monk parrot how did you miss this bird off the list. ?
A pigeon is actually a Rock Dove. Most people just do not understand how smart and curious they are. It is sad that they get such a bad rap. Our city poisons them. I think Rock Doves are beautiful.
Cannot believe why cockatoos and other parrots are on this list. Cockatiels are NOT easy birds as they require a LOT of interaction. I always ask people what kind of attention can you give a bird?
I enjoyed your video very much. I had never heard of the Pionus. I hope you can do videos showing this type & telling us more about them. How about the Ring Neck? I understand makes great pets, comes un beautiful colors & they are great talkers & players.
I personally believe any bird may be your first bird, but you have to be prepared. I would say try to volunteer at bird sanctuaries to get used to birds, the noise, and compare the birds you would be working with. Hyacinth Macaws are big, they take up a lot of space, their bites hurt, and they can be extremely loud. But nonetheless, being prepared is key. My only reason for not recommending these large birds is Amazons, African Greys, Macaws, and Cockatoos all are the most found in shelters, mostly because of how big of a responsibility they are because of how long they live, or maybe their owners could've passed before they did. So many people give up on these large birds because of this huge responsibility. Leaving so many birds in shelters, so I would say if you want one of these larger birds, go rescue one from a shelter, give one a home that would love it rather than getting a baby, or a young one. No bird should be able to be discarded like that. They are the 3rd most popular pet in the world and they are also the number one in rehomes. As well as children maybe wanting a bird, they need something relatively hardy, and easier than these large birds. These large birds can break the skin and easily take off a finger. These large birds also need a lot of space, they cant be left in their cage because there isn't enough room for them to fly around. Also, let me reiterate since I lived with a Scarlet Macaw for a while, THEY ARE LOUD. To be concise, smaller birds, with a more chill or friendly personality would be more ideal for someone starting out rather than one of these large birds for someone who doesn't know what to expect.
Cockatiel, Love Bird, Budgies, Parrot r the best of u can raised them from pups. If u can do that then u can be sure u will have a wonderful life partner for sure. They need attention n they love to play with u. They live very long if u take care of them properly. Parrots also a great pet n they will live 20/40 years. This is a ultimate commitment if u really want a pet who can also be a life partner
N.1 hyacinth macaws are great beginner pets, price doesn't equate to experience required. N.2 hyacinth macaws are on the endangered list, so are african greys and some cockatoos, they aren't on the critically endangered anymore. N.3 their cost decreased to 15000 and some can even be found for less especially in the US.
Not a singular best bird, but many of them have less problems compared to other birds like cockatoos or lorikeets. That's why you see so many budgies and cockatiels in the community, they're easier to manage
Green checked conure....of the 8 species of birds I have had over the past 25 years, the small green cheek conure is the friendliest, most interesting bird and is just perfect as a first bird.
definitely dont get a cockatoo if u dont have the time or experience that goes for all big birds cockatoos can also bite hard same with Hyacinth Macaw all birds need time but beware the bigger the bird the harder the bite even the most friendliest can bite when annoyed moulting angry
Soooooo much misinformation in this video! Why all the pictures of non-pet species of birds? Pictures are even incorrect when speaking about the highlighted species at the time. VERY poorly done video as well as all the incorrect information. I agree that Budgies, Cockatiels, and maybe Green-Cheek Conures or Parrotlets can be good hands-on beginner birds; Doves and some Finch species are great beginner birds for those who just want to watch & listen. Cockatoos, macaws, some conures and others are definitely NOT beginner birds. I noticed nothing was mentioned about how very loud Cockatoos and Macaws are. Cockatoos are the most rehomed and most prone to pluck species of the pet birds. "They require 1 hour of attention a day" is WAY understated. It takes that long to wipe the cage down, wash, dry and refill food & water and empty the tray. They need toys to chew and mental stimulation even when not getting one on one human interaction. They are definitely not for most children. They are not for someone who works long hours. They are not for someone who travels a lot or is planning to go away for long periods of time (i.e., collage, military, etc.) Their diet needs to be more varied that just pellets and greens- those are good but not as balanced as it could be and definitely not pleasing. (Hell, even prison inmates get a wider variety of foods.) None of that was mentioned, nor the mess they all make!
Owls are wild, and they spend most of their time alone, hunting for their next meal. They are predators by nature, and handling them requires special equipment and a special set of skills.
I had a flock of doves when I was young, but they kept fighting each other. I had them in a huge aviary that had more than enough space for all of them.
I have a parrotlet & they are NOT a beginner bird lol. they are very quite though but they have personalities of Amazons, their cousins. they are nippy & territorial
We had 2 rescue Goffins Cockatoos, they loved to chase rolled up athletic socks but their real "fun" was to chase my wife and daughter making like they were going after their feet. They never actually bit but once they screamed and ran, the two strutted around wings out and crest up. Unfortunately, we had to move several states away for a job, so we donated them to the local Bird Club so they could find them a great family.
Galahs are excellent. I found one starving. Near death. It has never ever bitten me or made the gesture to do so. My irn is the opposite. I love doves too. The best. Canaries if hand raised are super. Starlings super too. Love is all that is needed.
I've got a long flight cage with about 16 zebra finch in. They are full of character each one with strong personality. They love rainforest RU-vid stuff played. Bath's usually three times a week. Plenty of good seed mix ( versa laga premium prestige) plenty of cucumber broccoli etc. Fresh water Miller too. I find I have to change perches round lots to break territorial behaviour. I have a packet of biotics in freezer for them too. They are noisy but breed well. Mine have boiled egg once a week as protein treat.
*EVERYONE* please please dont get a parrot or any pet if you havent done research! Parrots arent just decoration, they need more care than dogs and cats! Easy first time parrots are budgies and cockatiels, cockatoos and macaws are NOT a good choice at all if you dont have experience! Most parrots are forever 5 year olds and parrots like macaws usually live for 60 years! Please go do some research from actual parrot channels!
