they're probably bonded, I had a blue headed conure that was very similar when we were together, but I was home and she could not be on my shoulder or on a perch next to me, she would scream non-stop. They're really cool to have bonded to you though, super sweet, and affectionate. They just chill and make cute little noises when they're happy
You're a very smart and caring young man. Enjoyed your video. I've kept all types of birds for many years and have bred them. Everything you say is very true. Birds are not like dogs or cats. I feel so sorry for the birds who get so much love and attention and then are ignored when the novelty wears off.
Bill Borden I am a 15 year old girl and I was think about getting a pet bird to bond with. I will be keeping it in my room since that's where I am most of my time. What type of bird would you recommend for me. I do have friends I just like animals more than people and I don't go out much.
Angela_1881 first, hopefully get approval from the parental units. second, realize that everyday is a day spent loving, feeding and cleaning after your baby. my son wanted parakeets so bad, he was about 17, he is now 23 and lives away from home and.....yup, his parakeets are now my baby's. so....they'll or she or he will be with you long after your 15.... I recommend a budgie, as young as they have - so you can definitely pair-bond. it's very fulfilling to see them love you when you walk in the room or make noise in the other room. they're adorable. good luck on your decision.
My friend has a bird named Polly and I wanted him to like me sooooo badly, but it sucks Bc he hates pretty much everyone. One day my friend and I were on the phone and I asked if I could talk to Polly, so they put me on speaker phone. Polly and I had a good long conversation that mainly consisted of whistles and hellos! Eventually when I went over to my friend's house I started to talk to Polly the same way I do on the phone. Now he trusts me a great deal, and even asks me for snacks. :) ❤️ I feel pretty honored to be appreciated by a bird lol.
Birds: *need atenttion and lives really long* *will get stressed if left alone* *poops a lot, is messy with food* Me: *needs atenttion and lives really long* *will too get stressed if left alone* *poops a lot and is messy with food* Am I a bird??
xxx_Abbie_xxx that’s because he’s a sun conure. They are known to have bright, vibrant, tropical colors. Usually with orange, yellow, a tiny bit of red and some neon green. In my opinion, these birds are beautiful. I hope you understand birds and love them as much as I do. Once you do, you will be able to enjoy them even more!
My mom bought me a bird when I was six years old. She never supervised me when I was handling my budgie but what she did was showing me a book about them and explaining everything that was written in there. I called him bobo, he was my very first pet. After school the first thing I did was going to his cage and feeding him. It took me a while to get him tamed but then he flew at my shoulder and nibbled my ear so full of love. I let him play with my brass cup that I used for crumbs from sharpening pencils and I still remember how he pushed it all over my table and made me laugh. I still miss him even though it has been over 20 years. He flew away one day when my mom accidently left the window open :( Please remember that child behaviour depends on the parents. Kids are very carefull with pets if you tell them what will scare them and what they like. When I was older, I got another pet. The two neighbour boys loved my rabbit to death so my mom let them into the apartment whenever they asked to see my rabbit. We told them how the rabbit likes it and they did really good and carefull.
Leschwa89 Dude I was afraid when I was reading the end that it was going to say "so my mom let them in and one day when they were playing with it, it ran away".
the same thing happened with my mum and her budgie - she was going to her nan's, and as she was getting out of the car the door of the cage wasn't secure and the bird flew out ;-;
a lot of people think having a bird is all fun and games, some birds mate for life, when you get a bird, it chooses you as its partner, if you do not pay attention to your bird it will get sad and start to hurt itself, ie, start to pluck its feathers. birds are very high maintenance
Jackie Russell I have a 14 year old amazon and i completely agree, hes really hard work and hes extremely clingy... also bloody loud. Im stuck with him though, wouldn't be without him
Pkmnfan01 Actually i think that everyone who wants a bird, already knows that it's NOT a game. You really have to take care of them. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND to get 2 birds NOT 1 bird.
Pkmnfan01 OMG that's terrifying!!! And cool that they get so attached. I'm planning on getting a parrot, I'm not sure in which breed... something social and talkative.
@Kathy, U own a bird too? My mom got a deal on kona. He was bought before he hatched. A old women raised all sorts of cockatoo and sold em as well as dogs. My mom always loved birds, we have had alot of em as I was growing up. My mom really wanted a yellow crested cockatoo tho since she went to hawaii. She saw one their and wanted one right away. Shortly after we got kona.
People laugh when I talk about how much my parakeet requires care and attention. They believe parakeets are like fishes, that they can't really interact with humans. But they're so wrong! My parakeet is my baby and I'm always with him when I'm home.
I know pretty much EVERYTHING about birds, and I've asked my parents for over 6 years, and I've wrote 3 PowerPoints and I saved up money and they still say no😑
Layla Reese how about volunteering at a bird store. Your parents will see your passion eventually. And when you get your own place you will have birds.
honestly this is too relatable. I've wanted rats since elementary school, I wrote essays, and I even made a presentation on a board and everything! Still said no tho lmao
Layla Reese I am in the same position and I know why I couldn’t get one, I wanted one of the most loudest birds there is, if you are trying to get an annoying bird and your parents actually want to sleep, don’t try it. You may not know this but some parents do research on what bird you want.
We have a sun conure. She's 10. We bought her from people who were allowing their kids to poke at them with sticks or forks, so we said we need to get her out of there! She was hard to get to know us at first, but I sat in front of her cage with the door open and sang to her and within 2 weeks, she became mine exclusively. She will go to other people, but she only really is most comfortable with me.She has a small vocabulary...maybe 4 or 5 words. She is very jealous of other pets in the house, but tolerates them. She is definitely a mama's girl. Her name is Paca. They told us she was a boy when we got her, but we later found out she was a girl. I usually just call her "Mama". I have fallen madly in love with her and she is definitely my favorite pet in the house, although I love all of them, she and I have formed a very strong bond. Thank you for putting out this video. People really don't need a bird like this unless they are willing to devote time and care in order to keep it healthy, both mentally & physically. I take her out for at least 2 hours a day, more usually. Everyday! Love your video!
BigSky Family In my country the adoption place the birds are all very very sick and the shelters neglect them. They don’t tell you if they are sick and the birds die then
Sometimes adoption can be hard tho because the ones in shelters can have behavioural issues and things, and that can be hard for not only beginners, but even more experienced birb handlers
"A bird will bond with you" Me: *Looks at my budgie I've had for a year and a half* Hey Sprite! Aren't you cute~ Sprite: *Flies away in fear* Me: ... Yeah thought so..
One big thing I noticed you didn't mention in the video is how long it can take for birds to actually bond with you when you first get them. I have a male eclectus, and have had him for about 5 - 6 years now, and it took a good 2 1/2 - 3 years for him to fully bond with me. Part of this was due to him having abusive owners before me, but even a bird that is well adjusted will take a long time to bond with their owner, many times taking 6 months or more. People don't think of this when they first get a bird, and after a month or two their bird still isn't bonded to them so they give them up, thinking their bird is just mean. This is super important to consider when getting a bird! Yes there are always exceptions, but the vast majority of the time it will be a long while before the bird warms up to their new owner. And this is when given the proper attention and care.
kannaredpanda i know someone with 2 parakeets. They bonded within a month. It's different for eqch individual bird/owner. Thats probably why it wasnt mentioned.
Of course it is different in each case. However that doesn't mean that your friend was the usual either. Most of the time from the people I know who have birds; it can take a very long time for them to bong. Emphasis on 'can'. I never stated that all people have to wait ages to bond with their bird, but it is something that can happen, and frequently does. If you read my whole comment you would have noticed at the end it said "Yes there are always exceptions". I'm glad your friend was an exception, but an exception is just that, it doesn't dictate the norm. It is something that should have been mentioned, because a lot of new bird owners might not realize this, and end up giving up on their bird. A rescue a friend of mine works at has found this to be the case with a lot of the birds they get in, the owners expect to bond with them right away or within a month or two, then they don't, and give up with the idea that their bird doesn't like them, or that they were too mean. It is a real problem that I worry not a lot of people with birds address.
This is reassuring, thank you! I figured it would take a while for my birds to bond with me as they're from a pet store and very skittish. I know they'll have long lives with me, thiugh, so there's plenty of time for them to learn I'm safe to be around :)
kannaredpanda Thank you for the tip! I agree, I wish he would have mentioned it, and this is only the second video I have watched on the topic of considering getting a bird, but I was disappointed that he didn’t mention this and I have a feeling most other videos won’t either. I imagine it might help, if you spend as much time as possible with your bird, immediately after getting him/her. Does it matter how young or old the bird is when you adopt? Or, does it matter the environment (I’m sure it does, apply some common sense) the bird was born into? Also, do they sleep at night? I’ve been warned that they can be loud, but who cares about that while I’m awake, right? 😝 So many unanswered questions!
This video is very helpful... I plan on getting a pet bird, a cockatiel because from what I read they are very afective and social... I've been struggling with severe depression for the past few months.... I've been feeling extremely lonely and abandoned even if I have amazing people around.... And I feel like I need something to keep me busy... I want to dedicate my time and affection to someone... Without feeling like they get tierd of me... I really think that taking care and training a little feathery friend would help me a lot..... One of my closest friends haves around 5 birds.... And every time I visit her I like to admire them, listen to them... Or even sing to them... I remember having 2 canaries as a kid... But I was too small to take proper care of them... Even if I loved them.... I remember being afraid of handling them... Because they seemed so fragile and I was scared of hurting them... Also my mother wasn't ok with letting then outside the cage too often... Because she didn't wanted shit and feathers all over the room... She is a bit OCD , when it comes to cleanness... They eventually died.... The female first... Because she got seek... And the male became depressed and followed her an year later... Witch broke my heart.... After all those years... It was pretty hard to convince my mom (I still live with her).... Back then she blame me for the birds death... Because I was neglecting them.... But u can't expect a 7 year old to know how to properly care for two birds... I'm willing to get one to help with my loneliness
Hi. I know this reply is very late, but if you still suffer from depression, I do not suggest a bird as pet. I don't suggest a pet at all. You want to focus on yourself for now.
yes! i have a beautiful 5 year old cockatiel named Chippie. he can be a brat sometimes, but he is very loyal and sweet. cockatiels love and crave affection, attention and head scratches. If you purchase a male, you can teach him to talk a little, say his name (like a pokémon, haha) and even sing! I have taught Chippie to sing, "if you're happy and you know it clap your hands" .
@@cleliaoconnell3705 I somewhat disagree because I suffered from severe depression and getting my dog was the best thing I could have ever done for myself. He kept my mind off my depression and it really helped me through it. He was the reason I laughed and I basically took him everywhere I could. I don't know about any other pets, but dogs are so sweet and can definitely help with loneliness.
I used to have 2 birds at 7-10. My mom never let them out, and we didn't properly feed them and they felt neglected. Eventually died Im 12 now, with much research of birds and capable of getting one. Im very lonely and anxious so I'll need to dedicate myself to a birb. Good luck with your depression!
they’re really not all that bad, i have 5 budgies (4 adults, one newly hatched chick) and one turquoisine parakeet, they’re so fucking loud but i love them to death.
Good! If you’re not ready, GOOD FOR YOU TO ADMITTING TO THAT! Cause some people don’t and let themselves be pressured into it or think, “ehh it’ll be fine”. so YAY for setting GOOD EXAMPLES! :D
Accurate. Had a friend a while back, who had a pet bird. We'd be on skype group calls gaming, and especially when he went afk, the bird would scream its head off. I found it amusing tbh, but it did frustrate other people on the call.
Neglect my bird ? He’s sitting in my chest as I watch videos... If anything he’s annoyed 😂 Edit: seven months later he’s a strong boy 😚 But he’s a brat , I love him tho 👽
Great video, I'm really glad you stressed their longevity and need of attention. People often don't interact with them as much as they would with a dog, when many birds need even more time and attention than a dog.
i bought a lil parakeet from the pet shop because all the mature parakeets bullied him and cracked his beak so i kinds saved him,and now im taming him :D any ideas wat to do first when tamed?
Thanks,whell now he dont trust me cuz he got out of the cage and isnt tamed yet,so i had to slowly aproach to him and grab him cuz he will resist to hop on my hand,so he lost all the trust he built :/ any ideas how to gain it back ? or i need to go from start all over?
Start over, go back to offering him millet seed (budgies/parakeets love millet) and getting him used to you being near him, talking to him etc. It will take time, be patient. After a few weeks take two wooden rods (similar to a perch) and train him to step up (say step up) by gently pushing on his belly with the rod. Do that for a few minutes a day for until you feel like you can try it with your fingers. You can do this, just be patient.
Darryl Sawyer when i got my first parakeet, i think i tamed it in the car cuz i open box to see it, it just got on my finger when i put it by its chest
I recently lost my Love Bird, Cheach and He lived to be 7 years old, he was a great bird. He did require alot of attention but it was worth it, we bonded alot. I taught him to give kisses, to dance, and go through a homemade obstacle course xD. Also, Mango is a beautiful bird, and he seems pretty chill in dis vid xD
I really want a pet like a bird or a hamster but my parents are just worried about when we travel! Like will the animal be stressed out? And we don't have a lot of friends who are willing to watch the animal for us and it's too expensive to take them to a place where people watch it! Please reply because I have a dog but we have to pay a lot of money to have people watch her while we're on vacation! Please reply if a bird will be stressed out
You could leave them at your avian vet if theh have animal boarding. If that's too expensive then try to teach your bird into safely traveling. There's a ton of videos on RU-vid about that. Just make sure you teach it before you actually go on vacation
That depends on how attached the bird is to you. I traveled out of country for two weeks and left my baby with a bird sitter and came back to find her near death because she got depressed and refused to eat, which led to having psittacosis as well. Some avian vets have quality boarding for birds which results in a pricey bill. Those are some things to consider before getting a bird. Also, some states and countries have ag restrictions on which birds can come into and out of the country.
Birds and hamsters are very different animals. I have a lovebird and I just recently got a syrian hamster. I would say that birds have much more personality, but are likely to bite a lot. There are also COUNTLESS household items that pose a danger to birds, so you will need an empty room, with only bird perches/cages to exercise your bird. On the other hand, hamsters are much easier to exercise, although are more fragile. They can only live up to 5 years, (if dwarfs) and 3 years (if syrians). This is better if you want a pet that isn't as big of a commitment. You shouldn't use hamster balls (poor ventilation and the hamster can't chose to leave), so must purchase an escape-proof run for them. Neither pet is good with traveling, but (in my own experience) birds will be able to cope okay with a day of travel. Hamsters should always be housed in the same cage (they're stressed easily), so someone should add food to their bowl each day. The minimum size cages for hamsters are quite large, so a pet-sitter will not have to clean the cage, unless you are gone for over 2 weeks. A pet sitter for a bird will have to clean daily and stay for at least an hour, to supervise their exercise. This will be very expensive. Basically, don't travel with either animal (both get stressed). If you can't afford expensive pet-sitters, get a hamster and give a neighbor a few dollars to top-up the food bowl each day.
I've had my birds for like 4 years and they're going strong, I'm so used to their screaming that I just tune out the noise they make and even though they're not that close to anyone in my family, (they're the closest to me but that's not saying much) I still love them and I still want more birds in the future
Aamna Plays Omg that's a lot! That's awesome though I can't even get one. Lol. Hopefully my parents will let me get one or two soon! I'm a teenager begging for a bird like a 5 year old XD I could just go out and get one myself 😂
Aamna Plays I have two cats.... and that's most of the reason I can't get a bird. I honestly think that I can keep them safe though. Lots of people keep birds and cats together. I really really want one 😩 also she said that I shouldn't keep birds indoors.
This a nice video for ppl who are considering getting birds. I wanted to add just a bit more tips for starting bird owners: -Birds CAN die of sadness if left alone for too long or they lose the person/mate they bond with, they can self mutilate as well -Birds are more expensive than your average cat/dog vet, they NEED an avian vet. -Avian vet visits are about $200-500 each visit because they are specialized. -General emergency vets will not know much about birds at all UNLESS they themselves are an avian vet. -Birds are good at hiding illnesses and will not show them until the illness is pretty much established. -Small birds can still have loud calls, so know which ones scream and which ones don't (ex: lovebirds). -A seed only diet is lacking in vitamins and is strongly advised against, pellets are the best type of diet along with. veggies/fruits/cooked foods. -Birds love to chew on things including electric cables, shirts, wood (furniture as well), and the walls. A larger parrot can destroy a chair. Each bird has a different lifespan, energy requirements, diet, so be sure to do your research for any type of bird! Hope this helps!
You should also mention that medium & especially large parrots can not only break the skin, but can break finger bones as well. I had a friend that had a sulfur crested cockatoo that loved breaking chicken drumsticks to get to the bone marrow. Yes, they also eat meat as well as seeds, fruits & vegetables.
1) great and informative video! 2)you really love your pets and care for them, which should be normal, but sadly is not because a lot people don't care about animals :/ 3)you are handsome 4)you seem to be really nice :) 5)I like your videos and character a lot :)
I agree with everything but the (Birds hating children) I'm 11 and I own a Lutino cockatiel named Elvis he's very nice to me (my mom is scared of him lol)
Yui Rio its because most young children are rough. This makes the birds want to attack since they most likely feel frightened of the kid is squeezing it. So its more of a warning for kids like that.
Happy TheCat My jenday is just like the sun conure in this video. They want attention all hours unless they're sleeping. Unfortunately they will shriek when they know you're nearby but aren't giving them attention. So Mango is totally content on his shoulder.
I've had all kinds of birds since I was 12. I have a 10-year-old Jenday Conure and he's my child. I've had him since he was a baby, it's rare for him to not fly to me. His voice is ear shattering to those who aren't used to it. I do have to say, birds are amazing creatures and they understand a lot of things you wouldn't expect them to.
@@slurperslurpslurp2670 u have to put them away in their cage or put them on their stand when they poop somewhere u don’t want to, after a while they’ll understand it’s wrong. whenever they poop in their cage or on their stand give them a treat. this way they’ll only poop in places u want them to.
I have been obsessed with birds since I was little, I would draw them all the time and literally sit in a tree and watch them I also had a bird field book and marked off the birds in it whenever I see one. I really want a parakeet and I have done all the research and know pretty much everything I need to know and I am saving up my money but my mom says no.
Whenever I go on my phone or computer, my bird stands on top of the device facing forwards so his tail is on the screen and I can’t see anything and he doesn’t leave until I scratch his head.
Absolutely right! What you mentioned is exactly why I'm taking it seriously and putting it on hold even though I'm dying to have one for ages! The topic you covered is this what you considered before buying one? Or due to your experience after you had a bird? I think it's important to give these facts and you certainly are sending some awareness indeed it's a life time commitment!
Idk if its just mine but my rabbits and birds aren't to hard to take care of but I agree with commitment they need lots of time and love and THEY LIVE FOOORREEVVEEERERR
As someone who grew up with dozens of birds in the house I can second everything said in this video. Birds are loud, birds are messy and birds are very particular about people. I had a Senegal parrot that loved me and was friendly towards almost everyone else. The only exception was my mother, she hated her. We also had a sitren crested cockatoo that was very friendly toward women and if he noticed that a man was closer to his favourite woman than he was, he became aggressive toward the man. This was cause for him to be re-homed many times. Don't get me wrong, the were both lovely birds, but these are things you need to take into account when you think about getting a bird. They're very smart and have a lot of attitude in comparison to most other pets.
yes, yes, yes. even my little budgie will be loud if i’m not there. people really need to understand how much attention birds need, not even just large ones 🤦♀️
Birds are really intelligent and extremely social. My cockatiel (of 13 years now) is sincerely attached to me, when I went abroad to study for 3 years, he plucked all his underwing feathers out of stress even though my parents took care of him as best as they can. We've seen a lot of illnesses that we never thought birds can have so they need to be observed regularly for any signs of unusual stuff. I wouldn't even say they need as much care as a dog, I would say as much care as a child.
Caring for pet birds can often seem like a daunting task. Birds are more exotic than dogs or cats and not many people know how to give them proper care.
Yes! These are great things to keep in mind befor getting a bird! I appreciate that you mentioned that birds bond with you and how sad it can be for the bird when owners just decide to give them up because they get bored of their bird!
Q: what do you do when you tarvlig or just at work can you still have a bird if your traveling. Because that happens in ny life that am away all day an comes back in the after noon.
I'm considering getting a cockatiel. I'm an only child myself, and I'm a beginner. I've always wanted a bird, and I've saved up enough money for a cage, toys, food and essentials + supplies. I also have two dogs, so if you have any suggestions on how to keep my dogs away from my bird if I get it please tell me. Also, what is the best cockatiel food brand and the best store for cages, and toys? I'm currently looking at my local Petco 😊
i have two big dogs and a cockatiel too. for me i just never let them stay in the same room together. if the birds on my shoulder i keep the dogs away. if you're going to clip the wings, look up how to cut them enough so that they can still fly away from the dogs if something does happen.
in my personal opinion a cockatiel is not a very great starter bird. They require much more work than a budgie or lovebird can, and hey are usually bigger than a lovebird or budgie. And for the dogs i say do what harly said.
Oh that's fine by me! I've heard some pretty loud birds before, my father has birds at his house but for the life of me I don't remember what they are. But thank you for the heads up!
For those who want to know: in the conure family all bird on the sun conure side are very loud and vocal. All conures on the green cheeck side are more quiet.
+Quiet Stream yeah it's like trimming the end of hair. It's not connected to blood vessels or anything, it just keeps them from flying well so hey don't fly off by accident. It's not at all like removing cat knuckles which is cruel
Mango can learn to like other people too. Training is good for building trust with a bird. Just start from a distance were he feels comfortable and click train him for his relaxed State of mind. Treats are great too. Makes a bird like you. I have 8 years of experience with amazons. I had a very scared amazon who didn’t trust people and was afraid of anything new. It took a lot of time and patients but we ended up being the best friends and I could hold him and he was even okay with new toys in he’s cage and new people. It is possible. Just take time and training. And of cause love.
QuarterBach well I've had a rabbit before I looked after her well and my grandpa had 2 cockatiels that I would hold with no issue. I'm sure I'll be alright thx tho
I got a cockatiel when I was your age. I've pretty much have had birds ever since and atm I'm looking for a African Grey though even though a parrot can bond with one person predominately I have had MANY different breeds over time and only my wild lovebird was only bonded to me but I see that to be a fear issue NOT necessarily just personality.
Fellow bird keepers! If your in school like me and you have a bird while your at school put on like noises and lots of toys, lots of things to do while your at school until you come home No worries😉
I never really felt a connection to an animal instantly until I meet a bird named Lenin. He was so sweet and would rub up against the glass at the pet store because he wanted attention. It was so heartbreaking but I know I’m not ready or in a place where I could have given him the proper amount of care that he needs.
I never had any pets in my life and 5 months ago i decided to visit a petshop and get a pet and so i got a 3 months old indian ringneck ,i never tried to get close to him but he always came to me ,one day i let his cage open and he flew in the house and i was sitting and eating my food and he came right over to me. So from that day i decided to spend more time with my IRN and i taught him tricks and i also gained his trust, wherever i go in the house he flies to me and he would sit on my shoulder for hours, he only shouts like 4 times a day and it isnt so loud, indian ringnecks are very smart and arent shy ,they also have a great personality and the more you spend time with them the less they will try biting ,but they need attention
I today just got a bird s a pet i've been trying to sleep and i just gave up because its was being way to loud because it kept chirping and it is in a cage luckily but it still is really loud and it has pooped in my bed on my laptop and it has been hiding everywhere my neighbors bird has pooped on my head twice and has pooped on my shirt and then my leg birds are harder to look after then you probably think
Birds are a lot of work, if kept/brought up well. People don't realize how much work goes into keeping a feathered friend. I've had mine for nine years and wouldn't trade him for anything. They require LOTS of attention and need to have cage/food/water changed daily. They like to play and give back to you what you give to them. Don't get a bird unless you are ready to make a bonafide commitment to them.
