Pros and Cons of These Top 10 Beginner Parrots | Parakeets, Conures, Parrots, and More!
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- Here is the top 10 beginner parrots parakeets conures and other birds I recommend! Pros and cons, prices, and some more general information for beginner parrot owners to get you started in your research for the right parrot that fits your lifestyle! Keep in mind, these are simply my recommendations and I'm sure many others have different species they recommend. Thats why I ask all of you here on the birb squad to help beginner parrot owners out with zero judgement! Remember, we were all beginners once so lets help as many people as possible with their potential parrots!
Also note, that just because I list these top 10 parrots for beginners, doesn't mean each and every one of them is right for you. This video is set as a guide and parrots that are generally easier for beginners to handle. Find the one from this list (or others mentioned in the comments) that you are interested in and sounds like a good fit for your lifestyle. Then begin your extensive research for more info on the species! Who knows, you may find your forever companion parrot thats right for the both of you :)
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2. Budgies
3. Bourke's Parakeets
4. Doves
5. Parrotlets and Lovebirds
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7. Green Cheeks and Dusky
8. Meyer's Parrots
9. Caiques
10. Pionus
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Hi I might get a cinnamon turquoise green cheek, do you have any name ideas besides yoshi or Kermit.
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I have a cockatiel and she’s become my best friend. She bonded with me instantly, she loves to be pet and will sit with me for hours. She somehow knows when I’m sad and is there for me and she’s just the perfect lil birb
Aweeee! I love reading peoples' experiences like these. Birds are the best :))
I am thinking of getting a cockateil, but I have read online that they produce more dander/feather dust than other birds. Would you say this is true? (I am allergic to dust)
a lot of people seem to say that cockatiels can understand their human's emotions
Could not agree more, my cockatiel is like my best friend!
I really want one, but I think my asthma and allergies may be an issue. I am allergic for litterally everything. Including my dog, but I only had to take pills first few months for him, after that my immune system got used to him? Just specifically him not other dogs lol. I think I may spend some time in a rescue or smth to try and see how allergic I will be for them.
"Das expensive chicken" lmao. Perfection :)
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Green Winged Macaws and Mealy Amazons are known as gentle giants as well, but Amazons go through a very nippy bluffing period and Macaws have larger beaks. You can’t guarantee that your bird will never bite you. No matter how much they love you you could catch them on a bad day or they could bite you when spooked. A macaw bite could definitely send you to the ER whether it’s a gentle giant or not.
Exactly!!! Love this thank you! :)))
That and if you don't notice all the little things, it looks like you get bitten for no reason. But you actually pissed off the bird without knowing it... So yeah, we have to be careful at all times! :)
Just like a dog. No different. All of these animals are work. Birds are just adorable in a way its hard to describe.
I absolutely love my little peach face lovebird. I think that they are truly underrated. Selecting the right bird is quite the challenge, after lots of research i finally decided on a Quaker as my second bird. I will be picking him up soon. Very excited!
I adore the peach face lovebirds! So cute. Excited for you with a lil quaker! They are a lot of fun :))
I so wish I could have a Quaker! They are unfortunately banned in my state, as well as many others. :(
I would love a Quaker i don’t got the money sadly
My peach face just turned 6 months old and he is the love of my life. He nips a bit but he also understands the reminder of "gentle, gentle" because I spent 2 months rewarding him with millet when he was gentle. He runs up my arm and kisses my cheek to avoid bedtime 😂😂😂
I got 2 pair Green Quakers here in kerala in india. Very intelligent birds.
My first bird was a Blue and Gold Mccaw named Grover. My Gradma was living with us and bought him from a local pet shop, and then passed away about 6 month later and we were stuck with him. Grover is an absolutely wonderful bird and we will love him forever. He is about 10 years old now and we got him at 6 months ish. Since they can live between 50 to 100 years, he might just out live 2 or 3 generations of my family though.
Pros: super friendly, never stops talking, says the funiest things with the funniest inflection and the funiest timings, mimics every animal sound on the TV perfectly, lifespan comparible to a human....
Con: Screeches like a pteradactyl, there are peanut shells in every corner of the house, scream for attention if he knows someone is awake and not in the room with him, a perpetual 2yo in the house for the rest of our lives, lifespan comparible to a human, screeches all through the phone call so I can't hear anything....
Quotes:
Grover-"Grover want something..." Mom-"That wasn't very specific. What does Grover want?" Grover-"Grover want a peanut."
The Roof Repair Guy-"Do you have a pteradactyl in there or something?"
Two month leading up to Holloween: Mom-"Trick-or-treat...Trick-or-treat..." Grover-"....peanut?"
On Holloween: all the kids- "Trick-or treat" Grover-"...(silence)"
Day after Holloween- Grover- "Trick-or-treat...Trick-or-treat...Trick-or-treat...Trick-or-treat..."
Now I am living on my own and just got a Parakeet that absolutely hates me. I miss my Blue and Gold BFF.
Things ever get better with that parakeet?
@@Woodsnat No, she still hates everyone and everything.
Parrots should NEVER have peanuts in the shell. There is something called an aflotoxin and we’re affected by them too but birds are small and delicate. It will kill them. All my peanuts are deshelled and roasted to kill that fungus. I know its not as fun to have them deshelled but it could save your birds life!!! Same for wild birds. Never give them shelled peanuts because little babies can choke on them and die.
I got a yellow sided green cheek about 7 months ago. I love him! I take him with me whenever I can . He has his own little fan club at the nursing home my Mom is in. He starts hopping up and down as soon as we hit the driveway . As for talking, at home he never stops, but if he is out of the house he refuses to utter a word. He's 1 year old now and has about twenty words in his vocabulary .The first word he said was "okay", Then one day when I got home from work I said "Hi buddy, horw are you and he said "Okay, I want Nutraberry." clear as a bell. You could have knocked me over with a feather! Mostly he just yells "I'm a pretty bird " at the top of his lungs !
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My budgie is so much fun! I really recommend them!
I adore the fact that this entire video was filmed with. . .a quaker butt. "That's what you get for no talk about ME, mummy!!!!"
I don't own a normal bird i have a redtail hawk although she is for falconry so she isn't really a pet but still birds are amazing
Dude that is sick!!!! Falconry is so interesting I would LOVE to be involved in it someday. You're a lucky guy and I totally agree they are amazing 😊
@@poorsillyboy um. Birds of prey will kill parrots
@@bigzsanimaladventures4781 and eat them lol
I have a sun conure and she is the loudest bird I've ever heard. I grew up with an angry old Amazon that was in our family over 90 years. The Amazon was loud but nothing compared to a sun conure. The sun conures also tend to be jealous too. My bird screams extra loud anytime my daughter is in the room, bc she wants my full attention! This was a great and informative video. Just wanted to add my personal experience with a Sun Conure so anyone considering one will know certain types of those birds are a bit louder and more aggressive than others. I love my bird and will never re-home her, but many who buy sun conures don't realize how loud their little butts can be and they end up re-homed pretty quickly (which is no fun for a poor Lil bird). Thank you for the videos! Blessings 🖤
Thank you so much for this Soror! Omg suns are so gorgeous but I agree they are definitely loud lil butts! I appreciate the compliments, input, and experience!!! Thank you again and hope you have a good day
My friends sister had one. He hates me. And that type definitely goes over what I'm able to handle vocally. Couldn't even do a videochat with her. Had to mute her because my fk eardrums were beginning to tear lmao.
Good evening BirbSquad! Hope you all enjoy this beginner parrots video! Definitely leave some of your fav bird species in the comments! Although these are my top 10 to recommend, there are many many more species out there to consider. So your input and experiences help out IMMENSELY! Thank you birbs and hoping each and every one of you have an awesome week :) **Hey birbs just found another birbtuber that I love that has some amazing vids on caiques if you're interested. She goes over more in detail on what its like living with them! Here is one in particular to watch **czcams.com/video/g0Iv1iUFPn0/video.html** ENJOY!! **
I'm a fan of the Rockin' Robin. Does that count?
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@XmenMagnetoAcolytes thank u for this!!
@@deekato3938 thank you Dee I really appreciate you saying this 😊 have a good weekend and happy Easter!!!!
Thank you for including the Pionus! When I was looking into getting a Pionus, I only found a few videos on them. After adopting my White Caped Pionus, they are definitely the species for me! My husband wants a second parrot so we are looking at the Bronze Wing or the Maximilian Pionus. I think the only other species I would look at outside of a Pionus would be a Caped Parrot because I love independence and personality!
I would absolutely love a pionus. I would prefer a bronze wing but the only breeder in the US has closed the waitlist :(
I have a green cheek conure a he is so smart and I've had him for one month and already taught him tricks and he says peekaboo. Best beginner Bird.
Awee thats awesome! I agree green cheeks are very smart and so much fun :)
are they loud?
Steetyeets I have one. He’s 20 years old. He used to be kinda loud but honestly if you get him out the cage and play with him enough he’ll respect you. Just be careful of how much you give him as far as treats or petting or rubbing him. I found that sometimes if I rubbed mine or gave he treats frequently. He would make noise wanting more. But they are GREAT birds. Not nearly as Loud as other birds honestly. Hope this helped!
@@2sef865 No not green cheeks
I am in 8th grade, I love to go outside, do you think that would be a good bird for me? I don't want a budgie because I feel like they are too fragile
Hi, thanks for recommending my Bourke playlist! Great video! You forgot the awesome Linnie!
I may be doing a similar video in the future.
I hope this video helps potential bird owners to choose the right bird for them.
Hey girl! Omg I know 😂 I've had a couple people be like what about the linnies you forgot them!! So many to consider that's for sure. No prob thanks for doing those vids. Look forward to yours! It's interesting to hear other people's suggestions.
Awesome video! For starters, love how you give a lot of love to the budgies/parakeets/cockatiels. I've seen so many videos where people do not give the respect these little guys deserve. Just cause they're small doesn't mean they don't need lots of attention and love, and also time.outside their cage.
I also love how you mention so many birds I've never really heard of, especially the pionus and Bourke parakeet. They're beautiful! And now I'm gonna keep an eye out for one when I get my first bird! Thank you so much!
I recommend the Brown Headed Parrot. They're really sweet, gentle, small, and quiet.
Ohhh thank you Shasta! This is actually a species I'm not too familiar with... I'll look into them. Thanks for your input 😊
@@VictoriaRyann They're in the same family as Senegals Meyers and Cape Parrots. Poicephalus genus.
Oh ok thank you!!!! I've been looking them up and they are such cute birds! Everything I've read so far is a lot of positives. Hopefully I get to see one soon.
I actually know a breeder of brown heads own one and handled lots of them, their personalities vary wildly from super sweet, skittish, attack bird, bipolar (like my Coco) same story for most poicephalus I'd say, red bellies, Senegal's, ruppels, Meyers, jardines, brown heads. Experience with all of those pois listed, some you can win over with calm kind perseverance, some will never like you.
I saw one before, and they are so cute! Would definitely get one if I had the time
I have a lovebird and he’s the sweetest and the most loving thing you can imagine. Very very affectionate and cuddly - they’re basically babies with tiny wings. They can be territorial but all birds have very different personalities and not all lovebirds are aggressive or feisty whatsoever - it’s REALLY just a matter of how much attention you give them and how much effort you put into bonding with them. They’re one of the most loyal parrot species and they bond quickly with their human parent and definitely bond for life :) also make excellent family pets - my family loves him to pieces and so do I - couldn’t recommend them more. He’s always watching me and knows the second I leave the room and will start calling me - cutest little birds with big personalities :)
Meyers Parrot
Golden Conure
Edit: But Linnies are 😍
Love these! Thank you for your input. I agree linnies are adorbs.
I love your recommendations Victoria! Like you've stated not everyone beginner has to get a finch or a budgie. Everyone has different maturity levels and capabilities and some beginners may be ready for a Meyers or caique. Good range for everyone to consider great video victoria! Have a good week to.
Exactly and thank you for agreeing Theresa! I see why people always say budgies and canaries for beginners out of fear of the bird ending up needing to be rehomed because it ends up being too much. But not everyone is like this and I feel like if more of us step and talk about pros and cons and also sharing our experiences it will help out a lot! But again, THANK YOU! :)
I’m getting a pionus 😭❤️ they fit my life style and my personality. I used to think I wanted a Velcro bird but I took a step back and realized I don’t have the time or energy for that personality but the pionus babies are PERFECT for me ❤️
Oh you're kidding!!! What species of pionus? They are all so beautiful and great companions. Excited for you :)))
Me too!! I love how they're more independent and really chill birds
So glad you listed doves!! I have one and she is an absolute angel
Awee yay! I'm so glad you're happy with yours. I bet shes beautiful :)
Pionus are my absolute favorite birds! Best personality’s and 💯 underrated. They are super hard to find. I’ve noticed most people that have them would rather give up a child before their pionus 😂 my dream bird is a Bronze wing pionus.
My first birb was a Quaker. I loved her. She was gentle and playful, and she was very cuddly. She did have quite an attitude though 😂 But overall, if you do enough research, I think a Quaker would also be a great bird to add to this list.
Haha they definitely do! But you're right if we research and prepare ourselves Quakers are great. And really when it comes down to it any bird would be a great bird it just takes love, patience, and understanding.
I have a yellow sidded green cheek named Yoshi too who is also 3 hahah Love him to pieces!!
Haha omg that is so cool! What are the chances of that actually happening? LOL
One more thing, Hyacinth Macaws are truly beautiful and I handled one in a bird store in San Diego. Loved it to pieces. Im 5'9" and was very thin back then so my wrists were small. Theyre really too big for your shoulder. the one i handled was very gentle, but didnt want to let me go. Im an experienced parrot handler but really wasnt prepared for the size and stubbornness of this hyacinth. I would get him back on his perch and before i could blink, his beak was around my wrist, completely. Step up on my left hand, then lets go of my wrist. This went on for several minutes. I was pretty embarrassed and im not comfortable disciplining a 5k bird thats not mine, if its even possible. I had to call for help because i needed to go. Just the size of them is impressive.
I wish I watched this before I got my IRN 2 days ago..... Im a first time bird owner and IRN are hard work! Especially when not tame. Great informative video.
Shumi Aktar does IRN mean Indian ring neck?
@@brooklynm1799 Yes
I currently have a Jardine parrot that is so cuddly. I have had friends that let me take care of their birds over vacations (4 of them) and instantly fell in love. My own little one is 8 now and I was actually considering a Pionus as another member. I love to see that you mentioned them since they are so cute.
After watching this video over 5 times, I’m going to adopt a caique! I’m sooo excited, thanks so much for the awesome parrot videos!☺️🧡🤍💚
I have a Meyers parrot and I’ve raised mine since he was a baby and he is the most loving bird I’ve seen
Just got two Lineoated Parakeets. They're brothers, and best friends. They're getting used to me, it's going well, and I love them
I love Pionus. I will adopt a Maximillian sooner or later, and he is so chatty! He’s older, over 10, but I’ll get him to the vet soon. He got out yesterday where he was at, and he kept running around, saying “ hello Corusso”
I have a white faced cockatiel. He just turned 6 months old. He has brought so much joy to my life. He's sweet and affectionate.
I'm a 1st time bird owner, I have 3 gouldian finches and I love them so much and their personalities!! ❤ I really want a green cheek conure someday 🙂
My GCC is so sweet, silly, and smart. She has such a wonderful personality and gets along with everyone. She can be sassy, but that’s part of having a big bird personality in a small birdie body. I love her to bits, especially when she dances ☘️❤️
aweee!!! gccs are the best!
Hello! I have a couple of Opaline Red Rumped, typically nobody talks about these birds, I don't know why, They are gorgeous and cute! I also have a couple of budgies, love them
You know, I've been reading a lot of articles lately saying that the red rumped are becoming more and more popular! I think people are finally realizing they are so cutsie and fun ;) Thank you for your input!
I agree about the pionus 100%! I've had my maximilian pionus parrot since February 1997. She'll be 25 years old in May. She is very lowkey and not easily excitable. She likes to play Simon Says with switching up different whistles where I have to repeat what she whistles. She only does this when I'm out of her visibility. She is independent. She makes natural 'jungle' calls. She loves showers. Pionus are not wild crazy playful. They don't like being on their backs like some parrots. They don't hand upside down from their cage. My pionus, Syd, is very deliberate when she plays with her toys. It is mostly chewing up wood to toothpicks. She loves 'foot toys' she can hold and chew. Pionus aren't really known for the ability to talk. They may learn a few words. Pionus parrots are prone to obesity. I feed my birds (I have a cockatiel too) a pelleted diet with nutriberries for treats. They get occasional people food. Syd has a great appetite. Syd doesn't chew on furniture or destructive to non-bird things. They have tremendous body language to make up for their words. All I have to do is point to her cage and she will go inside. All I have to do when I get mad is to give her the 'evil eyes'. This will trigger her to puff up like a blowfish to make herself bigger. She loves head scratches ut really doesn't like a lot of hands on contact. She is highly territorial of her cage. I have to wrap my hand with a 'birdie towel' to take her off the cage. She will bite. If she is away from her cage, it is never an issue to pick her up. She loves playing with toilet paper rolls. I unravel them so she won't get her head stuck in it. Birds have died that way. I would say the best parrot to 'graduate' to after budgies and cockatiels IS a pionus unless you have little kids. High-energy kids are a stressor since they are really laid back.
Fell in love with you as soon as I clicked on this
My true love is the Bourke's parakeet! I have two of them and they are the sweetest, most darling things. I don't recommend them for anyone who wants to snuggle with a bird because they don't like being touched, but they show their love in other ways. My boy is really friendly and can even talk a little bit (though his voice is nowhere near as clear as most parrots!). My female is more standoffish and doesn't like to step up but both of them love to hang around or even on me. They are kind of like cats in that respect; you have to let them decide they want to come to you, but when they do they will show you so much love! :D
I have a white capped pionus and she is such a sweetheart I've had her for 17 years shes my baby
I spent many childhood years with companion birds. Budgies to start with. When I was 13, my father gifted a cockatiel to my mother, but the bird took a dislike to her and bonded to me out of the blue.
I've been pining for the companionship of a bird again. A pair of gorgeous rose breasted cockatoo brothers almost conned me into bringing them home by being so cute and sweet. I started researching and concluded I don't have the space to properly accommodate them not to mention they can get crazy loud for apartment life.
Now, thanks to your video, I have a few other birds to look into. Barred parakeets have also caught my attention for being rather quiet little birds as well as something that is cute and funny. Also, from what I understand they are a little hardier than some which could be good in the Swedish climate.
I have been researching birds and I think you're right about the Pionus Parrots, they sound perfect for a newbie.
Sitting with my rescue pionus right now. You hit the nail on the head!
Ahhhhh!!! Which species do you have?? They are all so great.
Yeah pionus seem like the perfect bird for most people, I was speaking to a breeder about her bronze wings Saturday, apparently they rarely breed these days as they're older birds, but they really are gorgeous, I couldn't have one anyway due to my current living arrangements, but one day!
They are absolutely gorgeous!!!! I hope you'll be able to get one someday 🤗
Maximillians are amazing too. They can be chatty, but I find them to be such potatoes!
I have been thinking about getting a new bird, considering a pionus and this video came up on my recommended, after watching this I have decided when I'm next able to, I'm defiantly getting a pionus!
I have a white capped pionus and a green cheek and they are so sweet. I was worried about how they'd do with my boyfriend's dog but they cuddle on the couch together. They also do pretty well with the cats who just kind of ignore them.
A really good larger bird is the Alexandrine parrot -- super loving with proper care, much less moody than the IRN. Linnies are also amazing first time birds. Birds to not get if you have zero experience: Cockatoos, Amazons, Macaws. Not for their personalities, but because they are such emotional creatures and people buy them on the spot without thinking or researching HOW MUCH WORK they take.
Thank you so much Vesrian for your input! Appreciate ya :)
Love my canaries for their songs. No you can't handle them but their songs are beautiful. Budgies and love birds are great. They can both be trained and love to be with you. Don't know why everyone wants the big birds but my budgie and lovebird are great, don't make a huge mess and are totally enjoyable. With birds you get back whatever you put your time into.
EXACTLY!!! Thank you Cat you hit the nail on the head there.
I love your necklace I've see you wear it in other vids but it looks good in this light! Your videos are always so entertaining that's why your the best!
Thank you Hillary! Nic got it for me for Christmas and I absolutely love it. I wear it almost everyday lol hes a keeper huh? ;) and thank you for saying this! Makes me feel like I'm doing something right lol
This video is super helpful thank you! I want a Pionus so bad I've been studying on about them and decided I want the dusky pionus. I didn't know that they're hard to find I tried to look for one in bird mart of 2018, but never found one now I know why lol.
Thank you!!!!! Oh yes Pionus' are great! I have a couple species in mind that I prefer over others but omg they are all awesome! Duskys are so cute great choice. Hope you are able to find one...goooood luck! haha
I absolutely LOVE my Blue Headed Pionus... I've had him for 2 weeks and he is the sweetest bird ever !!! My Hahns Macaw... not so sweet...yet :)
Aweee thats awesome! Pionus' are great :))) LOL I hope your Hahns starts showing more and more progress! I'm willing to bet you are doing great with him ;)
Victoria Ryann He’s not massacring my hand when I put it in his cage anymore so I think things are getting better little by little 😊
Great video! My little White Cap Pionus is a rescue. He's 16 now (we've had him for 2 years) and he's the sweetest little chatterbox ever!!!! His voice is 'raspy' but you can make out everything he says. He likes to hang with you, must be where you are - but not a cuddly type. We also have a Quaker ( he was first) ... he's definitely in charge of the entire house LOL
I have a canary and he is the most tame bird i have ever owned, he loves attention and enjoys sitting on my shoulder and interacting with me much more than my other birds
After listening to you explain about the Pionus and Meyers, I'm considering getting of the two!! They sound EXACTLY like the type of bird I'd like.
I want a bird I can bond with, y'know? That's why I'm getting one--
Now I have two wait two more years to move out and get my own :,,)
I love the smell of my pionus and he is so quiet and so loving
I'm a new bird owner and I have 2 budgies who refuse to be tamed and essentially hate me (I've had them 5 months), and a lovebird who is the absolute love of my life. He's 6 months old, I visited him before he was weaned and brought him home about 4 months ago, and he is absolutely a sweetheart who always makes me laugh.
Popples and Yoshi are such cute names and they suit your birds very well!
As soon as you said "birb squad" I had to like straight away, you have my attention.
Yayyyy! Birb squad :)))
When budgies talk, they do it really well. I’m talking right up there with African grays and Amazons especially when it comes to clarity.
My moms caique is out to get me 😂 I was helping my brother with homework, and had my butt in front of her cage. She reached her foot out and grabbed me 😂 I pulled away and she started making laughing sounds at me 😂😂
I had cockatiels 20 years ago and they went they got along great with my budgies.
I really appreciate your time and advice on this subject. I will be doing more research to help me decide on the right bird to adopt as a first time bird owner. I love the majority of animals/pets, because of physical issues I'm not sure if I should get another dog now that my little one has passed. And I don't want to deprive the dog of proper exercise and excitement of the outdoors because of my physical limits and home changes from house w/backyard to an apartment. So I can no longer just open the door and let the dog out on their own for as long as they like, so of all indoor pets I have yet to own and experience a bird, looking forward to the companionship. Thanks for the info/video, your birds are beautiful.
Thank you you've helped me heaps , I've been looking for my first bird the last few weeks and have seen many CZcams videos on getting your first bird .
Your video is very clear and informative ,you've gone over a wide range of different birds and their natures .
Thanks for your input .
Helen Richardson same,what bird did you decide to get?
I agree pionus are the best! My Marley girl is the sweetest! She never bites, she could say Hello, is pretty quiet, she speaks early and late and gets along with everyone and our puppies.
My yellow sided green cheek male, Woodstock, was a prolific talker, and he even made his own sentences lol
Pionus is the best parrot in the world. Good video, I'm glad you gave the species the credit it deserves.
Yes!!!!! They are amazing birds :) thank you so much.
I’ve only had my pompom(a rosy bourke) for 3 days and she’s bonded already! She is just so sweet and beautiful, she’s lovely!!
Senegals should have been on this list. They are amazing! A lot quieter than conures and more affectionate.
I definitely agree w some of her points, I own a budgie (three yrs old) and a cockatiel (10 months old) and am planning on adopting a green cheek this fall. One thing she didn't manage to point out is how moody cockatiels can be, especially when they are younger. I have been told they grow out of it, and I hope that's accurate, as my cockatiel is definitely a very grumpy lil guy sometimes. He definitely has his days where he's better, but in comparison to my budgie, Brockie, he's pretty moody most of the time. Brockie on the other hand is super social, altogether a crazy lil bird and I love him to death. He's for sure a lot more comfortable than the tiel, Axel, which makes sense as he's been here longer than Axel. When Brockie was a baby he was definitely very timid and shy, but at ab age 2 he started to become very social and loud and crazy. Mainly Axel likes to chew on things, my chairs, my window sills, my doors, etc. he's still a growing boy and I pray he gets more comfortable, especially what with the new green cheek coming in just a few short months. Anyways, love your birds, they are so precious, you've done very well with them!
My summary of glacier my blue budgie: eats poo off toys, best an idiot and bath in water bowl, play "king of the perch", EAT, EAT, EAT and best of all fly 😊 my sister has a female and she doesn't do much
I forgot to mention, pionus parrots do have a musky scent. Initially I didn't like it but love it now. The more frequent the showering, the less musky they smell. It is an acquired smell.
I’ve been working with my budgies and now he loves to have his neck and back stroked, and tummy rubbed☺️🙃
aweee thats great news! good job working with him
If you're wanting a good companion bird and don't mind noise, Sun Conures make wonderful companions. From my experience, they're not as nippy as GCCs and tend to be a one-person kind of bird bonding strongly with one person. That being said, they're so wonderful to have in your life and the noise is so worth having the bond.
i chose a green cheeked parakeet not because of their color like i could care less about a birds color i care about their personalities. i just love green cheeks personalities.
i would love a cockatoo also but i dont have the money and i know i couldnt have one right now with my situation but i will always dream of having a cockatoo
I'm so glad to hear the nippiness subsides. Mine is still pretty nippy at 1yr 4 months
Popples? As in the '80s stuffed toy and cartoon of the same name? Excellent choice. His color absolutely reminds me of a popple
You're great! I'm so happy I found you! I miss my baby greencheek. He died Feb 25th. Pretty close to his 8th bday.
I thought he was going to be my first and only parrot since they typically live 20/25-35 years.
But I'm really enjoying you and Yoshi. And I'm thinking I'm getting ready to go look for a new green cheek.
Do you happen to know anything about them and how they fit in w this whole covid19 thing? I'm not ready just yet but it seems like the virus isn't dying out so quickly. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
I just got a Bourke Parakeet about a month ago. They seem to take a long time to acclimate. Tomorrow I am getting a young dove and hopefully they will become friends. There's a website of a person who has a Bourke Parakeet along with three ringneck doves, and they get along fine.
A charming, pretty woman talking of beautiful parrots! Art to watch
I am researching getting another parrot. My last Sun Conure passed away in July and really missing having a birb :) I am right now looking at the Pionus and at the Eclectus. I know they are quite different so I am just trying to decide which would fit best in my life.
I owned a Blue Headed Pionus who nearly caused me to have an nervous breakdown with his constant screaming.
What type of pionus would you recommend for a beginner
Hey. Your video is great. I love pets and I am getting not one but Two Meyer parrots for my first time 😢. I actually already got them. I regret not watching your video before getting the parrots
What do you think about African Greys? Definitely not for beginner birds, just in general.
I LOVE them!! My fav would have to be the timnehs though. They are more social and calmer than the Congo's. So if I was to recommend one over the other to someone I'd pick timnehs. Especially for less experienced bird owners. Do you have a preference? Thanks for asking!
@@VictoriaRyann I don't have a preference at the moment but was thinking about getting a grey in the future, right now I have 2 budgies they're names are sky and kiwi and they're extremely active and playful but a little difficult to train lol
Blue and gold macaws are generally mellow and sweet. I had one, but because she hated my first husband, I gave her back to the lady I was buying her from.
Looking back, I should have kept the bird and given him back to his parents.
Nothing like a resentful wahman ,maybe get cats.
I'm sorry, but Java finches are great, they interact with you, very smart birds!
Not being mean but why you not recommended Quakers Popples loves you?
I think bc quakers are hard to deal with majority of time
You're not being mean at all you're allowed to ask lol Its because quakers generally have introverted personalities. Along with being territorial, aggressive, and one person birds. They typically don't do well in a family environment with small children because of all these 'cons'. Popples works well with me because both of our personalities balance each other out. We don't clash and even though I have children, Yoshi is the family bird that they can enjoy. Popples gets to be my bird but of course we are working more with him to be more social and less aggressive so we can all at least coexist happily with less problems. But of course if a beginner is reading this and it sounds like a match for them, by all means quakers are awesome! Just takes more of a specific person and personality type to work with a quaker. Even though I mentioned a caique for example who have drawbacks similar to quakers, they still have an extroverted personality. They are social, funny, and potentially a great family bird. So if someone is willing to handle the potential behavioral issues but still want an outgoing bird, caiques are great. Hope this answers your question and sorry its so long lol
@@VictoriaRyann I agree. I have a Quaker. Definitely not a great first bird. She is very possessive of me. She will act nice just to have another person pick her up so she can bite them HARD! She loves to talk and whistle, but I have to work around my family without getting too close, so she can't attack them. She's not mean. She's just my bird and I'm her person. If someone wants a family bird Quakers are not the way to go. I adopted her not knowing this at the time. But, she has a forever home either way. I'm so glad you you left them off this list! Also, super clingy. She needs me at all times.
Also quakers are illegal in some places, which really sucks, they're such sweet birbs
Pionus is most underrated parot.
*Angry rosella sounds*
I have a blue Quaker that was $600 for JUST the bird lol I love him and his name raspberry
Expensive when compared to price in india. Here it is $200 for a blue Monk.
Tge Hyacinth Macaw is worth about $40,000
I got a pineapple one... just because you said they are the best. So far so good.
So interesting and helpful, thank you so much!! I have more research to do but I definitely think my next birb after my budgies should be a bourke or pionus.
My thoughts on Quaker parrots, for those interested:
• Very goofy, fun-loving birds. Absolutely hilarious little clowns. I have a huge soft spot for Quakers, and always will. They have enormous personalities and love to play all the time. They need a lot of time and interaction, ESPECIALLY single parrots.
• Quakers can talk, but they have a very rough voice that’s hard to make out, and most seem to prefer mimicking sounds and whistles to speech. Their range of sounds is pretty impressive (and funny). My one Quaker learned to mimic my alarm clock, realizing that it would wake me up, the little devil.
• LOUD for their size. Way, way noisier than cockatiels, lovebirds, and most birds their size, really. They have a true parrot *SCREAM* and I would not recommend them in an apartment or duplex. Your neighbors will murder you, if you don’t die of ruptured eardrums first.
• They love to “chatter”, meaning they make lots of noise “talking to themselves”. When they’re playing, when they’re excited, when they’re bored or frustrated, they’re making noise. Not necessarily _screaming_ but still a fair amount of audible background noise, especially if you have multiple birds.
• They can get “mean” if they don’t spend enough time with you. Quakers, in my experience, seem to hold a grudge a bit harder than some other breeds. They need consistent love and attention, and can get bitey if you aren’t firm about nipping it in the bud. Basically, they’re prone to temper tantrums if neglected, or feel upset with you. They’re quite dramatic in that sense, and make you work for their forgiveness.
• Their bite is strong. They can crack open most types of nuts, and need a cage with thicker bars than typical cockatiel cages, because they can and will bite through standard cage bars.
• Males and females are virtually identical, and exhibit the same behaviors, so sex doesn’t really matter unless you’re getting multiple birds (they WILL breed like crazy if given the chance! Don’t assume two birds are the same sex lol)
So all in all, I would NOT recommend Quakers to beginners, or for people looking for a quiet or easygoing bird. Of course, every bird has its own personality, but Quakers are demanding in terms of attention and play time, and can be ornery. Some can be downright mean, especially if they’ve been neglected or abused. And again, they are LOUD. Spend time around Quakers before considering one! They’re also illegal to own in some places due to their potential as an invasive species, so be sure to check your local laws.
That all said, they’re still easily one of my top 3 favorite species, because they are hysterically goofy and have so much heart and personality. They’re the best little buddies you could ask for, if you’re up to the challenge. Wonderful breed for someone who’s owned birds before and is looking for a true parrot that’s on the smaller size, and where moderate noise isn’t an issue. 💚💙
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Rainbow lorikeet and Galah would be my best recommendation to a new owner. They learn quick. Easy to teach to talk.
I personally think some stubbornness in a bird or most any other pet is endearing! I have the most stubborn dog in the world and I feel so much more accomplished when I teach them a trick! It’s also part of their personality.
I chose a Maximillian Pionus as my first parrot and mine talk. And they are amazing birds❤❤❤
As a beginner I got a quaker parrot, and for now I feel like I am handling very good
I love my budgies. Not too high maintenance as many other parrots, my room is enough flight, and frankly idk if they don’t like getting scratched. Their behavior is enough.
My budgies cost 20 USA dollars each! Best 40 bucks i ever spent.
My male was $60 (hand tamed) and my female was $14.99 (wild child), definitely every penny well spent! They're so vibrant in personality, so playful and so excitable, I just love them so much!
@@SeabassFishbrains both of my budgies where bought from a PetSmart, they had them in the tiniest enclosures and there where about 20 in each box. Both aren't tamed, but I'm trying everyday. My blue and white female flew into a hanging fly trap and i had to clip her down and pour veggie oil on her. So far it's been about a year sense then and she no longer comes out of the cage, i think it really spooped her.
@@Ark-jq4gh My female came from a tiny cage situation too, it's been amazing to watch her grow and flourish! The most helpful tools in taming her so far have been finding her favorite food and reserving it for hand feeding only (if she wants a safflower seed, she has to take it from my hands) and showing her that I'll never force her to interact with me when she's spooked (if she moves away from me, I take a step back) so far she's not stepping up but she has landed on me while outside the cage and she comes up to the front of the cage to beg for treats when I get home from work. Budgies tend to do very poorly with clipped wings (they get obese that way) so I would highly recommend bird proofing the room you let your budgies out in (no fly traps, no plants, no open screenless windows and no cleaning chemicals) rather than keeping your birds clipped and consider upgrading to a large flight cage for them. Budgies, like all birds, do hold grudges and care a lot about what's called "parretiquette" but they can get over those grudges with time, patience and the right bribes. Don't give up and I'm sure there will be lots of progress in the future!!
@@SeabassFishbrains I have two budgies in a window sized cage, so far i am saving up to get them a full flight cage (as they are starting to Cort and my females cere has turned brown) I only ever clipped my female, snowy because i had to, to save her wings. See they have a room that is bird proofed but my little siblings aren't used to them so snowy had gotten out of the flight room and flew into the kitchen where the accident happened, I wish you the best of luck with hand training your female and I might try the same with mine!
@@Ark-jq4gh Nice! It is tricky to get other folks used to bird rules! I have to put signs on my door for when I have friends over. I only got my big flight cage about 4 months ago and man has it been exciting, they use every square inch! It also helps give my male space to get away from my female when she's being nippy and rude. I'm sure that you'll do great and that little Snowy's (such a cute name!) wings will grow back in time!
when i had subtitles on
when you said "birds squad" the subtitles said " BURPS GOD" ಥ_ಥ