Great video! I don't have an air purifier for my bird but thanks to you, I will be getting one soon! I'm sure me and my bird will be much happier and healthier.
Saw this one today. It had been on my "wondering if I should have one" list. I ordered mine a few minutes ago. It'll be here Sunday. Thanks Elle! I used the link for the 15$ off. Update: delivered two days early! Yay!!!
I made a playlist on youtube called 'Bird tips for the future' because I want to do as much research as I can before I plan on getting a parrot! I always look at your channel for the most advice on keeping a bird, definitely will add this vid to the playlist :D
I just wanted to say thank you, ive been looking at getting a pet for a while and have decided on a budgie but will not get one until the end of this year / begging of next because i need to make sure i have everything ready and i am prepared for my feathered friend. Im doing as much research as i can and im going to keep learning. Ur old and new videos have really helped on knowing whats right and wrong. Ive learnt alot and i cant wait to get my birdie. I like budgies because of how shy they are. It means the bird needs time - just like i will I love ur videos and passion for these amazing animals
I’m planning to adopt budgies and turn a room into a bird room, been doing some research and found your videos. Good thing I already own an air purifier.
I have a one year old sun conure and we love to watch ur videos!!✨i was thinking about getting a bird then watched ur vids and finally got a bird 1 year ago!!thanks for all the tips💗 nemo looks soo cutee🌈
A good cleaning solution that you can use safely around Birds contains water white vinegar and peppermint oil you can do a lot of cleaning safely around your birds with this solution. For 10 oz of water you use a fourth of a cup of white vinegar and 10 drops of peppermint oil not only does it smell good but the vinegar is a disinfectant and also will stop mold from forming. Also the peppermint oil has a wonderful smell and is safe to use around your birds. Just be sure when you are doing the cleaning that the birds aren't right there breathing odors as you're cleaning because even though it's okay to use around Birds it's better to let the area dry before you allow the birds back there. And thank you for the wonderful video I definitely need to get an air filter did the research says a HEPA air filter is the best and be sure to not use the ionizer because that can harm Bird's lungs. Just wanted to share that info about the cleaner that I use that smells great and cleans lots of things and doesn't harm my birds
OMG thank you so much! haha its like every time im looking into getting something your videos come out on that thing and make it so much easier for me! 😃 I only have one lovebird but she is my life haha my room is fulled with branches and toys for her, my mum says its to much for one bird but if i could she would live in an amazing aviary! my family say my sister and i have a bird obsession but at this point its not an obsession its a way of life!
one of my budgies keeps like sneezing not for a long time maybe dust in my room any recommendations? i will definitely be getting a air purifier as well!!💕
Hi! I’ve been watching ur videos ever since I got budgies and I realized a lot of mistakes I’ve done as owning birds for the first time. I really look up to you!
my mother uses teflon but it never did anything. our kitchen is very far from my bird and we keep the door closed, but I'll try to get to stop using teflon. But wow who knew how important air purifiers are. Will definentley get one!
The reason it probably hasn’t affected your bird is because it hasn’t been overheated yet. It won’t produce those deadly fumes unless it’s overheated but once it happens it’s too late.
My housemates use teflon and light candles and shit too. They don’t give a shit about my birds so I just keep my door closed and run an air purifier. I offered to pay for the non stick cookware but they said it was too much trouble.
If you have asthma or allergies you should make sure that your vitamin d levels are appropriate before you get a bird. Have your doctor test your D3 levels and if they're not somewhere around 80 to 100 make sure you start supplementing. I currently take 5,000 units per day. Probiotics are also good for all of the bacteria that gets in the air from your birds
if you look at her amazon page, you can see her suggestions. My budgies really love Harrisons bird foods, alos because they are small I order the Super fine size
I second Top's! I'm in the middle of converting my budgies to Top's from Harrison's as its primary ingredient is corn, a filler ingredient that has very little nutritional value. Either way your birds main source of food should always be chop/veggies/greens etc.
Sorry to go off topic but I need to give bird owners a heads up on something that is probably a freak thing. All the same, one of my birds just had a close call. There was a small piece of metal loop not much bigger than her leg bracelet attached to a bar on her cage (not sure what it was there for) that her leg bracelet got looped to somehow. I just happened to glance at the birds when I noticed one was pressed up against the bars oddly so I inspected and sure enough, she was stuck. I backed off for a moment to think about how I was going to go about releasing her cuz I didn't want to cause panic or injury. I tried to free her from the outside but the metal piece wasn't easy enough to bend and if I pulled on it, it would smash her foot against the bars. After about five minutes I started to worry she was going to hurt herself trying to get loose so I slowly and carefully put a hand towel inside the cage to cover her so she wouldn't panic or anything but she did. She went nuts and released herself and flew out of the cage in the process. She wouldn't stand on her foot for hours. I think she twisted her leg cuz I saw no injuries on her anywhere. It seemed her mate was trying to coax her back into the cage for hours and ended up staying outside it with her which he never does. And they always go back in by themselves. She wouldn't for hours. She seems to be ok now but she's going to the vet tomorrow. It doesn't appear to be broken. And while she's not being her acrobatic self, she is eating okay and climbing around now. My big concern now is they will never ever trust me and I've worked so hard for weeks to gain their trust. They're new to me. I've been following your videos to teach me how to care for them. I've learned a lot but I wasn't prepared for this one.
You don't have to worry about your cookware it's good to about 350° to 400° f as long as you don't burn stuff. For a short time I get a homeless woman live with me and I had to get rid of her because she kept on turning on the stove or the oven and walking away. As long as you don't burn stuff you can keep your old cookware but try to get some new stuff too
ELLE please please please make a video about summer with birds, it is hot where I live and I’m getting a bird soon and I am worried about the ac running in the small room where my bird will be. Please give some tips idk who else to ask. Also the room is upstairs and I can’t keep my family from not using perfume or candles but it won’t be in the room as the bird so is that still okay? Also can I put on deodorant and then go see the bird bc I heard you can’t wear it bc the smells in it also what abt perfume in my clothes from hours ago do I need to change or can I go see the bird. Omg I feel like I know nothing now even tho I’ve done research for budgies for yearss. Please help! Ppl in the comments if you are very very sure about ur answers pls help me out
And you do realize that if you have cloth upholstery like the chair you are sitting in that tends to attract and trap dust. Leather or PU is a lot better because at least you can wipe it down and get the dust completely off of it. I also try to avoid rugs and you should have a tile floor in your bird room. Try not to get things in your bedroom that you cannot completely wash down
I would suggest checking found pet message boards. Someone may find him in their bird feeder or something. Post lost bird fliers, and call the local animal shelters to let them know that you lost your budgie.
Clothing irons that are coated with Teflon should not be a problem because there should be no way that you can get them to such a high temperature that they burn Most irons now have an automatic shut off Make sure the iron has an automatic shut off
Hey Elle! I love your channel and I am a subscriber! Do you think you can make a video on how to travel with your bird in a plane? I know you got Violet from a plane ride to California! I would just like to ask how to make sure that your birb doesn't get sick with the surroundings on the plane. Thanks for your help! :)
Usually getting plane-sick isn't as much of an issue, since the ride is much smoother and you aren't really seeing things go by as much (mainly just looking at the clouds). Putting a blanket over their carrier can help during the scary parts!
Hey by the way sorry if this is off topic to the video but I heard some story’s of how harnesses can be dangerous one time this guy had a bird on his arm and a hawk attacked the bird on his hands just a heads up to be careful.
Sometimes safety is up to us bird owners too, not just the harness! It's best to choose times and places with few birds of prey or potential predators (dogs mainly) that could hurt our birds. Keeping an eye out for these guys is key, though often our birds will see them before we do. Gotta stay safe.
Instead of using candles to make your house smell good you can make a slow simmering potpourri with water, whole cloves, cinnamon sticks, a fourth a teaspoon of nutmeg orange peel it makes I smell wonderful and it's safe for your birds
Great idea. I was wondering what you think about when we turn on the heater/furnace on the first time in winter regarding that smell that occurs the first time it's turned on. I've heard it's built up dust combined with the heat creates that smell. Is it safe keeping our bird inside when turning the heater on the first time or should we take the bird outside and also open windows?
Hiiii Elle l just wanted to ask u if u could make a video for some advices before buying a jenday conure Could u plzzz do it because lm thinking about buying it Thxxxxx
Hey! I love ur vids and i wanted to ask u amt, im planning on getting a sun conure, i live in an apartment and im 13 yrs old so im not sure if its smart. Do parrots have yo sleep the same hours every day or can they sleep whenever when they’re getting 12 hours of sleep? Ur vids are good and rlly informayive i love them. But i have a question about air purrifiers, if my bird is in a big open space do i need multiple or just one next to it?
It'll be best to get (at least) 12 straight hours of sleep at night so they're less likely to get into breeding mode! One purifier should be fine if you're in an apartment - just be sure to put it wherever your birdie goes most often. I would personally suggest meeting some conures in person if possible, interacting with some can help you figure out you mesh well with 'em!
Hi Ty! It's great that you're considering getting a bird but as others have said conures (Sun conures especially) are VERY loud birds. I understand you have thought about it but assuming you live with your parents are they also aware of how sun conures are? Sun conures are not considered a great bird if you're living in an apartment unfortunately. I would suggest watching videos of sun conures making noise if you haven't already. Birdtricks has a video about her 3 sun conures you should watch! Regarding sleep it doesn't matter exactly when your birds sleep as long as they get 12+ hours each day and that they experience both day and night! Good luck with your bird! Also one air purifier is enough 😊
Thanks hun, I’m adding this to my shopping list now. I live on the Central Coast CA where temperatures are often over 100 degrees throughout July and August. We run the AC a bit during the day and then like to open up the house all night with fresh air until the morning. I assumed this would be best for our bird, but now I’m not so sure. We have a horse ranch which makes our dust situation insane all year long. This could be a big problem for the birds right? Also, do you know if it is safe to continue shampooing my carpets every month? I’m wondering if I’ll have to nix the cleaning solution and just use water and vinegar. Sorry for all the questions, I’m a nervous new bird owner. I love your channel though! You and the birdies are adorable! 💜
I have 3 parakeets and some allergies so I got a purifier last week (hepa standard), but I was wondering if the dust was something I should be worried about as someone who grew out of asthma.
Yesterday I got my first two birds and I watched ur vids and now I love ur channel and I got two love birds but now I want a cockatiel they are so cute but is it ok to let my birds out? Im scared that I can’t catch them to put back in their cage. they are not tamed yet so is it ok to let them out?
If you see this where should I get my pet bird I'm coming prepared what to feed it what not to feed it get naturally wood for its standing and get a flight cage but I don't know were is the best way to get it
You know I hate to tell you this but I have several friends that own birds I don't know how they do this but the birds are perfectly healthy and they smoke like chimneys. My one friend had an Amazon that lived to age 85 documented and she currently has a 25-year-old macaw she raised from a baby and she also has a 30-year-old African gray. I don't get it but these birds are perfectly healthy and she feeds them junk food and that cheap seed mix from Walmart as for me I vacuum so much with all my birds and I vacuum cleaner has a half a filter I don't think I need an air purifier. I think the dysons are pretty good at purifying the air while you vacuum. They seem to have two or three really good air filters in them
Hey Elle, what should I do I'm 11 and my mom got me and my sister ( 9 years old) 2 lovebirds because we won in level 1 mental math (I also won level 2 they did not continue it) it was very sudden and a surprise since I didn't do research, right now I'm researching EVERYTHING, also what should I do, the cage rn we have is 'big' even though it's kinda small, it's a table top cage but wider, like wider than me, but I still don't like it, and we don't have much space in our house, I also don't have enough savings to buy them much toys so they usually play around in the curtains and get very dirty, I'm concerned about respiratory infections since it's kinda dusty, any way I can make home made stuff? Note : I don't have much access to anything above 2.5 dollars (my savings), I really want them to be healthy. Anyways I love youuuu smmmmmmm
Didn't know about scented candles! Thanks for the info. Can they be used in a separate room enclosed room or should they not be used at all? Received some as gifts but have rarely used them since we also have cats. Do you know if it's the same thing with diffusers (essential oils)? I'm saving for one currently so thanks Elle!
Candles are bad for everyone including us. Essential oils are good but only one brand because most EO are not pure. I use EOs with my birds, but I am an aromatherapist.
They are like $150 if thats too expensive I strongly suggest rehoming your birds to a family that has the resources to take care of them or figuring out how to get the money to be able to take care of them properly. $150 for a pet is nothing.
@@MrJdubz100 It's not helpful to say "birds are expensive" and "rehome them then". Very rude and off-putting imo. It is an expensive thing. 150 dollars is expensive lmao if it's not to you then you must have quite a nice amount of money. This person never said they weren't going to buy it they said it's expensive. Which it is (especially if you're a teen/kid or not working!). Also they could live in a country where it's more expensive than that, you don't know their circumstances.
@@MrJdubz100 I understand that you are only trying to help but my 2 budgies have a very large cage, it is custom built 6’0 in length and 4’0 in width and that’s both is feet. So please don’t tell me to rehome my birds before you have absolutely no knowledge as to what there current living space is right now. And I am also a very young bird owner and am having to purchase the essentials all by myself when I don’t even have a proper job. $150 may be nothing to you but to me it’s a lot. So do not try to make me feel guilt and say you strongly suggested I should “rehome them” so they can have a better life in other words. I’m sorry but I’m not giving my birds away
My house isn’t very big so my bird lives in a cage in my room I also have 2 air purifiers in my room and outside in the corridor is that okay or could it be dangerous for mine and the birds health?
Please answer me i have a question that i have been looking for an answer to: So my question is i installed a nest 2 days ago and my male cockatiel started going in and not allowing the female to enter when will they start laying egg or how long it takes to my birds to start laying egg after installing the nest? please i am looking for answer:) ♡
Hi Elle! Can you recommend a safe space heater for my cockatiel Shadow please. I just moved to Portland and wanna make sure he’s warm in the winter and also safe from Teflon/harmful chemicals etc.
That's okay! If you don't have any other option, you can crush larger pellets for them - most pellet brands use the same blend for different species of birds.
I bought a dehumidifier as I have slight mold in my room that I’m trying to get rid of for my birds. Is it better to have an air purifier while I treat it? I saw that dehumidifiers can dry the air too much for birds
Hi, I have a sun conure mourning her buddy loss, and I need to rehome her. I want her to be in a great home with at least one other sun conure. I'm willing to give her to the right place. She's very healthy but is mourning her loss, as I am quite hard. I live in the U.S. and would greatly appreciate and recommendations for anyplace in the U.S. There's so much to know about having birds I don't want her with people who aren't knowledgeable. Thank you in advance.
I’m sorry this has nothing to do with the video but I would like some advice. I’m currently 15 and I have just moved in with my dad. My dad bought my 8yr old brother birds some time ago (their birds from petsmart) they’re very uncared for there are only two bird toys in the cage and two wooden rods. The the water is changed every 2 days and the food every 3 days. I explained to my dad that the care was improper and but he’s planning on keeping them like this. He said I could keep them Instead since my brother lost interest. I want to keep them but I’m really scared of touching them. What should I do?
Im thinking about getting a green sun conure and I have done my research is there anything any one would like to say to me for some tips to and tricks to how to keep one
Try to handle some adult green cheeks or sun conures if you can. A lot of people think they won't be real nippy or loud because they only see babies, but this simply isn't the case. They're a big commitment!
Hi Elle I have a question I have a flock of 9 parakeets they are free to fly in my livingroom and they also have the cage to go into if they choose. My question is last week one if my parakeets got sick I saw him the first day and knew there was something wrong within two day took him to the avain vet gave him meds ciprofloxacin but waiting on results from blood and culture. Hes doing better but my question is can I give my birds iodine or kelp powder. And which ones are best..
I'm assuming NO OIL Diffusing either? Like from doterra? thank goodness already don't use those deadly teflon pans and have 2 air purification systems. Enjoying your videos as I'm waiting on cage delivery and hoping get feathered friend soon.. Had budgies growing up now i'm ole lady and trying to find one to adopt, other than going to petco or petsmart is nearly impossible. I didn't know about inbreeds till watching your videos..Love watching your flock
@@MrJdubz100 ur not a profecional to tell me What to do Ive been watching her vids and i know the smallest size u can get and that cage isn’t tiny its big a 60*32,5*57,5 is not small im not rich you know
Hey elle could you make a video of how to tame a bird so I have one I rescued from a horrible home and another one that I got as a baby and now they both are so scared of my won’t let me pet them or hold so please
Patience, positive reinforcement, and personal space will be your three keys to success! Patience - Not everything will go according to plan at first, but that's okay! Birds (especially small prey species) will take time to trust humans. Don't give up! Positive reinforcement - Be sure to reward your bird with praise or treats if they make progress! This can include when they're calm, if they come up to you, or if they land on you in a desired location. Millet can work pretty well as a treat, just make sure they don't have much of it in their normal diet. Personal space - While you don't want to give up, you WILL want to respect your bird's wishes through it's body language. If it doesn't want to be touched, don't touch it. If it doesn't want to interact, pause on the interaction for a bit. This will help prevent you from getting bitten and your bird from stressing out much further. For specific activities, you can try out... * Different forms of training (target and/or clicker) * Talking or singing to your bird * Making food or toys around your bird * Offering occasional treats * Generally hanging out and carrying on normal life. * Get on their level (literally!) by kneeling or sitting on the floor! * Move slowly, freeze, or back off when you see your bird getting a bit overwhelmed. Best of luck taming your birdie friend!
Oh, also, if your air purifier has an ionizer, don’t use that function. It can be dangerous. Also, make sure it’s a HEPA air purifier.
This is very important information, forgot to add that in the video but everyone should be aware!
@@ElleAndTheBirds ok 👍
Elle I have a CZcams channel I was wondering if you would check it out 😅
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Great video! I don't have an air purifier for my bird but thanks to you, I will be getting one soon! I'm sure me and my bird will be much happier and healthier.
Yay!!
Thank you so much, I really needed to get one! My budgie, Lemon, will be so much happier. :)
Do you just have one budgie?
@@fallacy_watch no I have 2. I am keeping them seperate right now because my other budgie is sick. Thanks for asking!
Saw this one today. It had been on my "wondering if I should have one" list. I ordered mine a few minutes ago. It'll be here Sunday. Thanks Elle! I used the link for the 15$ off. Update: delivered two days early! Yay!!!
Hey I was wondering if you could help me , I click the link & I don’t get 15% off , is there a code I have to add ??
Very timely and informative. I just ordered an air purifier! My flock has grown to four and I can really see the need for one!
I made a playlist on youtube called 'Bird tips for the future' because I want to do as much research as I can before I plan on getting a parrot! I always look at your channel for the most advice on keeping a bird, definitely will add this vid to the playlist :D
Birdtricks is another good source of information. They have many years of experience as parrot behaviorists.
@@MrJdubz100 Definitely, I do have a few videos from BirdTricks channel but still, thank you for suggesting it!
I chose you because I love your videos and they way you treat your budgies is the love that he needs
I started watching u before buying my bird and. Now 2022 I have 3 parakeets!
Now I love watching your videos
I just wanted to say thank you, ive been looking at getting a pet for a while and have decided on a budgie but will not get one until the end of this year / begging of next because i need to make sure i have everything ready and i am prepared for my feathered friend.
Im doing as much research as i can and im going to keep learning. Ur old and new videos have really helped on knowing whats right and wrong. Ive learnt alot and i cant wait to get my birdie.
I like budgies because of how shy they are. It means the bird needs time - just like i will
I love ur videos and passion for these amazing animals
I’m planning to adopt budgies and turn a room into a bird room, been doing some research and found your videos. Good thing I already own an air purifier.
I have a one year old sun conure and we love to watch ur videos!!✨i was thinking about getting a bird then watched ur vids and finally got a bird 1 year ago!!thanks for all the tips💗 nemo looks soo cutee🌈
Thank you so much! I really need to buy one for my budgie sattfire and blueberry!
So happy you posted again!!!!
A good cleaning solution that you can use safely around Birds contains water white vinegar and peppermint oil you can do a lot of cleaning safely around your birds with this solution. For 10 oz of water you use a fourth of a cup of white vinegar and 10 drops of peppermint oil not only does it smell good but the vinegar is a disinfectant and also will stop mold from forming. Also the peppermint oil has a wonderful smell and is safe to use around your birds. Just be sure when you are doing the cleaning that the birds aren't right there breathing odors as you're cleaning because even though it's okay to use around Birds it's better to let the area dry before you allow the birds back there. And thank you for the wonderful video I definitely need to get an air filter did the research says a HEPA air filter is the best and be sure to not use the ionizer because that can harm Bird's lungs. Just wanted to share that info about the cleaner that I use that smells great and cleans lots of things and doesn't harm my birds
not only helped my cockatiel but also my seasonal allergies LOL
Thank you so much I'll make sure to get everything I need from my budgie before I get the budget itself
So glad to see you back on here! Always such helpful and educational info
I already had one because of when people visit and might carry covid. I wondered why my burd loved it so much
Thank you for posting - it always makes my day ❤️
Just bought one Elle, thank you #subscribed
First I love your vids I already have a air purifier but I’m still glad I watched this video
Thank you for the information :) , Also can we have an updated bird cage tour please?
I remember when i first started watching elle's videos and didn't know the right care but now i do + this video was amazing🦜
I got a budgie thank you so much for the tips I love her so much
Nemo is such a cute birdie!! :)
OMG thank you so much! haha its like every time im looking into getting something your videos come out on that thing and make it so much easier for me! 😃 I only have one lovebird but she is my life haha my room is fulled with branches and toys for her, my mum says its to much for one bird but if i could she would live in an amazing aviary! my family say my sister and i have a bird obsession but at this point its not an obsession its a way of life!
one of my budgies keeps like sneezing not for a long time maybe dust in my room any recommendations? i will definitely be getting a air purifier as well!!💕
My little bird loves your videos
Hi! I’ve been watching ur videos ever since I got budgies and I realized a lot of mistakes I’ve done as owning birds for the first time. I really look up to you!
Always great info in every episode. 👍
my mother uses teflon but it never did anything. our kitchen is very far from my bird and we keep the door closed, but I'll try to get to stop using teflon. But wow who knew how important air purifiers are. Will definentley get one!
The reason it probably hasn’t affected your bird is because it hasn’t been overheated yet. It won’t produce those deadly fumes unless it’s overheated but once it happens it’s too late.
@@ElleAndTheBirds Ok thanks Elle! I will try to stop using telflon. Love your videos btw!
My housemates use teflon and light candles and shit too. They don’t give a shit about my birds so I just keep my door closed and run an air purifier. I offered to pay for the non stick cookware but they said it was too much trouble.
I have 3 of them I go crazy when I smell anything ! But I do cook and smoke and they seem pretty good 👍
Btw they are not in the same room
Ur videos help and the description helped me to get more info I am thinking of purchasing one
If you have asthma or allergies you should make sure that your vitamin d levels are appropriate before you get a bird. Have your doctor test your D3 levels and if they're not somewhere around 80 to 100 make sure you start supplementing. I currently take 5,000 units per day. Probiotics are also good for all of the bacteria that gets in the air from your birds
Love your videos so much ❤️❤️ your tricks and tips are ✨✨✨
Elle I love your birds😊😊
Yessssssss they are very messy but they stole my heart so I'm stuck forever and ever ever 😆😂
Hey Elle, I’m looking to get parakeets, and I was wondering what is the best pellet food for them
if you look at her amazon page, you can see her suggestions. My budgies really love Harrisons bird foods, alos because they are small I order the Super fine size
Harrisons is okay but has a lot of filler ingredients, Tops is better in my opinion.
I second Top's! I'm in the middle of converting my budgies to Top's from Harrison's as its primary ingredient is corn, a filler ingredient that has very little nutritional value. Either way your birds main source of food should always be chop/veggies/greens etc.
love you from Bangladesh 🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩 I love your birds soooo much💖💖💗
Sorry to go off topic but I need to give bird owners a heads up on something that is probably a freak thing. All the same, one of my birds just had a close call. There was a small piece of metal loop not much bigger than her leg bracelet attached to a bar on her cage (not sure what it was there for) that her leg bracelet got looped to somehow. I just happened to glance at the birds when I noticed one was pressed up against the bars oddly so I inspected and sure enough, she was stuck. I backed off for a moment to think about how I was going to go about releasing her cuz I didn't want to cause panic or injury. I tried to free her from the outside but the metal piece wasn't easy enough to bend and if I pulled on it, it would smash her foot against the bars. After about five minutes I started to worry she was going to hurt herself trying to get loose so I slowly and carefully put a hand towel inside the cage to cover her so she wouldn't panic or anything but she did. She went nuts and released herself and flew out of the cage in the process. She wouldn't stand on her foot for hours. I think she twisted her leg cuz I saw no injuries on her anywhere. It seemed her mate was trying to coax her back into the cage for hours and ended up staying outside it with her which he never does. And they always go back in by themselves. She wouldn't for hours. She seems to be ok now but she's going to the vet tomorrow. It doesn't appear to be broken. And while she's not being her acrobatic self, she is eating okay and climbing around now. My big concern now is they will never ever trust me and I've worked so hard for weeks to gain their trust. They're new to me. I've been following your videos to teach me how to care for them. I've learned a lot but I wasn't prepared for this one.
You don't have to worry about your cookware it's good to about 350° to 400° f as long as you don't burn stuff. For a short time I get a homeless woman live with me and I had to get rid of her because she kept on turning on the stove or the oven and walking away. As long as you don't burn stuff you can keep your old cookware but try to get some new stuff too
I love your channel when I first got a buggies I didn't know a thing about them your videos helped me so much 💓💓😊
Apparently not enough to spell budgie though…
@@MrJdubz100 ok it's a mistake
Haha I’m just messing with you. Its fine.
Is dyson air purifier fine ?
is it just me or do i need more bird people like this near me! no one i know loves birds like i do exept my sister! plus we are in australia haha
I’m getting a Cockatiel bird in about two weeks. Would using a dehumidifier harm my bird? Also where in the house should I put the air purifier?
Dehumidifiers won't hurt them, but make sure it's not *too* dry! Dry bird skin can be annoying to deal with
I have one pair of budgies how to tame them they are getting distracted by each other , can I separate them ? Will they be depressed ?
ELLE please please please make a video about summer with birds, it is hot where I live and I’m getting a bird soon and I am worried about the ac running in the small room where my bird will be. Please give some tips idk who else to ask. Also the room is upstairs and I can’t keep my family from not using perfume or candles but it won’t be in the room as the bird so is that still okay? Also can I put on deodorant and then go see the bird bc I heard you can’t wear it bc the smells in it also what abt perfume in my clothes from hours ago do I need to change or can I go see the bird. Omg I feel like I know nothing now even tho I’ve done research for budgies for yearss. Please help! Ppl in the comments if you are very very sure about ur answers pls help me out
And you do realize that if you have cloth upholstery like the chair you are sitting in that tends to attract and trap dust. Leather or PU is a lot better because at least you can wipe it down and get the dust completely off of it. I also try to avoid rugs and you should have a tile floor in your bird room. Try not to get things in your bedroom that you cannot completely wash down
last month get a budgie 🥰
Its totally you who make me have one🤫
update: after 8 hours of this comment my budgie fly away 😫
I never though that could happen
47 Days 😢... he can't survive outside
I would suggest checking found pet message boards. Someone may find him in their bird feeder or something. Post lost bird fliers, and call the local animal shelters to let them know that you lost your budgie.
Clothing irons that are coated with Teflon should not be a problem because there should be no way that you can get them to such a high temperature that they burn Most irons now have an automatic shut off Make sure the iron has an automatic shut off
Wow thank you! You help me a lot!!
Hey Elle! I love your channel and I am a subscriber! Do you think you can make a video on how to travel with your bird in a plane? I know you got Violet from a plane ride to California! I would just like to ask how to make sure that your birb doesn't get sick with the surroundings on the plane. Thanks for your help! :)
Usually getting plane-sick isn't as much of an issue, since the ride is much smoother and you aren't really seeing things go by as much (mainly just looking at the clouds). Putting a blanket over their carrier can help during the scary parts!
Can u pls pls make a vid on how to teach your bird to do a eagal wing trick
Can I still use non stick pans if my kitchen is downstairs and ima have my bird upstairs?
I got an air purifier last week. since there is a cat temporarily. Here,with my 2 birds, 1 conure I budgie
Hey by the way sorry if this is off topic to the video but I heard some story’s of how harnesses can be dangerous one time this guy had a bird on his arm and a hawk attacked the bird on his hands just a heads up to be careful.
Sometimes safety is up to us bird owners too, not just the harness! It's best to choose times and places with few birds of prey or potential predators (dogs mainly) that could hurt our birds. Keeping an eye out for these guys is key, though often our birds will see them before we do. Gotta stay safe.
Instead of using candles to make your house smell good you can make a slow simmering potpourri with water, whole cloves, cinnamon sticks, a fourth a teaspoon of nutmeg orange peel it makes I smell wonderful and it's safe for your birds
Great idea. I was wondering what you think about when we turn on the heater/furnace on the first time in winter regarding that smell that occurs the first time it's turned on. I've heard it's built up dust combined with the heat creates that smell. Is it safe keeping our bird inside when turning the heater on the first time or should we take the bird outside and also open windows?
Hiiii Elle l just wanted to ask u if u could make a video for some advices before buying a jenday conure
Could u plzzz do it because lm thinking about buying it
Thxxxxx
One thing you did not mention about dust getting in the air and that's carpets. Carpets are the worst
Hi Elle I’m your biggest fan and I have 2 budgies. And I want to know how long do you sped with your birds?
You have luckily convinced me👍
I have a budgie question my budgie does not want to go into the cage and I have tried all kinds of methods do you have any tips?
Love your vids!
Hey! I love ur vids and i wanted to ask u amt, im planning on getting a sun conure, i live in an apartment and im 13 yrs old so im not sure if its smart. Do parrots have yo sleep the same hours every day or can they sleep whenever when they’re getting 12 hours of sleep? Ur vids are good and rlly informayive i love them. But i have a question about air purrifiers, if my bird is in a big open space do i need multiple or just one next to it?
Sun conures are really loud.
@@juliusroman8616 I’m aware but I already thought bout it
It'll be best to get (at least) 12 straight hours of sleep at night so they're less likely to get into breeding mode! One purifier should be fine if you're in an apartment - just be sure to put it wherever your birdie goes most often. I would personally suggest meeting some conures in person if possible, interacting with some can help you figure out you mesh well with 'em!
You have thought about it…thats very different from actually experiencing their screeching 12+ hours per day.
Hi Ty! It's great that you're considering getting a bird but as others have said conures (Sun conures especially) are VERY loud birds. I understand you have thought about it but assuming you live with your parents are they also aware of how sun conures are? Sun conures are not considered a great bird if you're living in an apartment unfortunately.
I would suggest watching videos of sun conures making noise if you haven't already. Birdtricks has a video about her 3 sun conures you should watch! Regarding sleep it doesn't matter exactly when your birds sleep as long as they get 12+ hours each day and that they experience both day and night! Good luck with your bird! Also one air purifier is enough 😊
Thanks hun, I’m adding this to my shopping list now. I live on the Central Coast CA where temperatures are often over 100 degrees throughout July and August. We run the AC a bit during the day and then like to open up the house all night with fresh air until the morning. I assumed this would be best for our bird, but now I’m not so sure. We have a horse ranch which makes our dust situation insane all year long. This could be a big problem for the birds right? Also, do you know if it is safe to continue shampooing my carpets every month? I’m wondering if I’ll have to nix the cleaning solution and just use water and vinegar. Sorry for all the questions, I’m a nervous new bird owner. I love your channel though! You and the birdies are adorable! 💜
I have morning doves and blue jays and woodpeckers at my bird feeder.and anyways what store should I get a bird at?
I have a non sticking pan, but it doesnt have any tefflon or anything dangerous for birds
I have 3 parakeets and some allergies so I got a purifier last week (hepa standard), but I was wondering if the dust was something I should be worried about as someone who grew out of asthma.
Hii Elle can you make a video of common bird deseases?
Yesterday I got my first two birds and I watched ur vids and now I love ur channel and I got two love birds but now I want a cockatiel they are so cute but is it ok to let my birds out? Im scared that I can’t catch them to put back in their cage. they are not tamed yet so is it ok to let them out?
If you see this where should I get my pet bird I'm coming prepared what to feed it what not to feed it get naturally wood for its standing and get a flight cage but I don't know were is the best way to get it
Hi i am going to school we have 2birds how to make bird alone in home can you do that please
You know I hate to tell you this but I have several friends that own birds I don't know how they do this but the birds are perfectly healthy and they smoke like chimneys. My one friend had an Amazon that lived to age 85 documented and she currently has a 25-year-old macaw she raised from a baby and she also has a 30-year-old African gray. I don't get it but these birds are perfectly healthy and she feeds them junk food and that cheap seed mix from Walmart as for me I vacuum so much with all my birds and I vacuum cleaner has a half a filter I don't think I need an air purifier. I think the dysons are pretty good at purifying the air while you vacuum. They seem to have two or three really good air filters in them
Hey Elle, what should I do I'm 11 and my mom got me and my sister ( 9 years old) 2 lovebirds because we won in level 1 mental math (I also won level 2 they did not continue it) it was very sudden and a surprise since I didn't do research, right now I'm researching EVERYTHING, also what should I do, the cage rn we have is 'big' even though it's kinda small, it's a table top cage but wider, like wider than me, but I still don't like it, and we don't have much space in our house, I also don't have enough savings to buy them much toys so they usually play around in the curtains and get very dirty, I'm concerned about respiratory infections since it's kinda dusty, any way I can make home made stuff?
Note : I don't have much access to anything above 2.5 dollars (my savings), I really want them to be healthy.
Anyways I love youuuu smmmmmmm
Thank youu
Didn't know about scented candles! Thanks for the info. Can they be used in a separate room enclosed room or should they not be used at all? Received some as gifts but have rarely used them since we also have cats. Do you know if it's the same thing with diffusers (essential oils)?
I'm saving for one currently so thanks Elle!
Candles are bad for everyone including us. Essential oils are good but only one brand because most EO are not pure. I use EOs with my birds, but I am an aromatherapist.
@@rosibelkersjes9137 Hiya! Thank you for letting me know! I will look into my essential oils and see if they're safe.
@@rosibelkersjes9137 hi! Which essential oils would you recommend?
Hi my cockatiel doesn't sing anymore his nate does he used at first but now he doesn't what should I do
Elle , I have two parakeets that I can no longer take care of but I can’t find anyone that would take them. What should I do ?
Hello I love from India and I love you videos
TYSM!!!my only problem is there so expensive😭😭
Birds are expensive.
They are like $150 if thats too expensive I strongly suggest rehoming your birds to a family that has the resources to take care of them or figuring out how to get the money to be able to take care of them properly. $150 for a pet is nothing.
@@MrJdubz100 It's not helpful to say "birds are expensive" and "rehome them then". Very rude and off-putting imo. It is an expensive thing. 150 dollars is expensive lmao if it's not to you then you must have quite a nice amount of money. This person never said they weren't going to buy it they said it's expensive. Which it is (especially if you're a teen/kid or not working!). Also they could live in a country where it's more expensive than that, you don't know their circumstances.
I feel you Blu and Lenny! Saving up for one currently 🌷
@@MrJdubz100 I understand that you are only trying to help but my 2 budgies have a very large cage, it is custom built 6’0 in length and 4’0 in width and that’s both is feet. So please don’t tell me to rehome my birds before you have absolutely no knowledge as to what there current living space is right now. And I am also a very young bird owner and am having to purchase the essentials all by myself when I don’t even have a proper job. $150 may be nothing to you but to me it’s a lot. So do not try to make me feel guilt and say you strongly suggested I should “rehome them” so they can have a better life in other words. I’m sorry but I’m not giving my birds away
My house isn’t very big so my bird lives in a cage in my room I also have 2 air purifiers in my room and outside in the corridor is that okay or could it be dangerous for mine and the birds health?
Does it have sent my bird's have a very sensitive nose and does it have loud noise
Please answer me i have a question that i have been looking for an answer to: So my question is i installed a nest 2 days ago and my male cockatiel started going in and not allowing the female to enter when will they start laying egg or how long it takes to my birds to start laying egg after installing the nest?
please i am looking for answer:) ♡
if you have windows can you just open them and that will help
How would you compare this purifier with levoit?
Hi Elle! Can you recommend a safe space heater for my cockatiel Shadow please. I just moved to Portland and wanna make sure he’s warm in the winter and also safe from Teflon/harmful chemicals etc.
Hii elle l was looking for budgie pellets but l can't find pellets that are super fine on Amazon
That's okay! If you don't have any other option, you can crush larger pellets for them - most pellet brands use the same blend for different species of birds.
It’s probably good that I got one because my bird died not to long ago she was a budgie
I bought a dehumidifier as I have slight mold in my room that I’m trying to get rid of for my birds. Is it better to have an air purifier while I treat it? I saw that dehumidifiers can dry the air too much for birds
Hi, I have a sun conure mourning her buddy loss, and I need to rehome her. I want her to be in a great home with at least one other sun conure. I'm willing to give her to the right place. She's very healthy but is mourning her loss, as I am quite hard. I live in the U.S. and would greatly appreciate and recommendations for anyplace in the U.S. There's so much to know about having birds I don't want her with people who aren't knowledgeable. Thank you in advance.
I’m sorry this has nothing to do with the video but I would like some advice. I’m currently 15 and I have just moved in with my dad. My dad bought my 8yr old brother birds some time ago (their birds from petsmart) they’re very uncared for there are only two bird toys in the cage and two wooden rods. The the water is changed every 2 days and the food every 3 days. I explained to my dad that the care was improper and but he’s planning on keeping them like this. He said I could keep them Instead since my brother lost interest. I want to keep them but I’m really scared of touching them. What should I do?
Im thinking about getting a green sun conure and I have done my research is there anything any one would like to say to me for some tips to and tricks to how to keep one
Try to handle some adult green cheeks or sun conures if you can. A lot of people think they won't be real nippy or loud because they only see babies, but this simply isn't the case. They're a big commitment!
Hi Elle I have a question I have a flock of 9 parakeets they are free to fly in my livingroom and they also have the cage to go into if they choose. My question is last week one if my parakeets got sick I saw him the first day and knew there was something wrong within two day took him to the avain vet gave him meds ciprofloxacin but waiting on results from blood and culture. Hes doing better but my question is can I give my birds iodine or kelp powder. And which ones are best..
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I'm assuming NO OIL Diffusing either? Like from doterra? thank goodness already don't use those deadly teflon pans and have 2 air purification systems. Enjoying your videos as I'm waiting on cage delivery and hoping get feathered friend soon.. Had budgies growing up now i'm ole lady and trying to find one to adopt, other than going to petco or petsmart is nearly impossible. I didn't know about inbreeds till watching your videos..Love watching your flock
Nope, oil diffusers can hurt them too! Best of luck with your future birds :)
I’m doing lots of searching about budgies 😵💫
My birds cadge is a 60*32,5*57,5 im Getting two budgies for that cadge its a lil Rusty but were gonna paint in with Non toxic pet paint
is that in cm? it seems pretty small if so, and i hope the rust will be taken off with some sort of substance made for that task?
Thats tiny. Please don’t even put a single budgie in that cage.
@@MrJdubz100 HOW IS IT TINY THE SMALLEST CADGE U CAN GET IS A 45*45
@@MrJdubz100 IM NOT RICH TO AFFORD A FLIGHT CADGE THEY COST UP TO 3000kn
@@MrJdubz100 ur not a profecional to tell me What to do Ive been watching her vids and i know the smallest size u can get and that cage isn’t tiny its big a 60*32,5*57,5 is not small im not rich you know
Hey elle could you make a video of how to tame a bird so I have one I rescued from a horrible home and another one that I got as a baby and now they both are so scared of my won’t let me pet them or hold so please
Patience, positive reinforcement, and personal space will be your three keys to success!
Patience - Not everything will go according to plan at first, but that's okay! Birds (especially small prey species) will take time to trust humans. Don't give up!
Positive reinforcement - Be sure to reward your bird with praise or treats if they make progress! This can include when they're calm, if they come up to you, or if they land on you in a desired location. Millet can work pretty well as a treat, just make sure they don't have much of it in their normal diet.
Personal space - While you don't want to give up, you WILL want to respect your bird's wishes through it's body language. If it doesn't want to be touched, don't touch it. If it doesn't want to interact, pause on the interaction for a bit. This will help prevent you from getting bitten and your bird from stressing out much further.
For specific activities, you can try out...
* Different forms of training (target and/or clicker)
* Talking or singing to your bird
* Making food or toys around your bird
* Offering occasional treats
* Generally hanging out and carrying on normal life.
* Get on their level (literally!) by kneeling or sitting on the floor!
* Move slowly, freeze, or back off when you see your bird getting a bit overwhelmed.
Best of luck taming your birdie friend!
Elle please buy a Indian ringneck parrot or Alexander parrot please