How Long Should a Bird Be Out Of its Cage? |
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- čas přidán 8. 04. 2019
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When Marlene Mc'Cohen asked us to collaborate on freeflight it seemed like the perfect opportunity to talk to her about what the #EngagedNotCaged movement is TRULY all about.
It used to be the "norm" to clip a bird's wings, keep it in a cage and give it access to a 24/7 birdie buffet. But now people are wiser and realize birds, like all animals, enjoy working for their food and exerting themselves physically and mentally to do so. Although we don't believe in just letting your bird loose around your home all the time (no ones accommodations are THAT bird proof!) we do love the idea of engaging your bird (keeping your bird busy/occupied) with foraging opportunities, fun and interactive training sessions with you, flight training and daily incorporation into your life!
Not EVER caging your bird can lead to TOO much freedom (yes, that's a real thing!), destruction to your property and family life (and members!) and an "out of control" household with your bird having no boundaries/limitations whatsoever leading to excessive biting, screaming and overall aggression.
If you find yourself feeling guilty for keeping your bird in its cage too much... find positive ways you can spend time outside of the cage or find ways to make your bird's cage AWESOME with enriching opportunities to play and forage. You can even start a lot of your taming and training with your bird inside the cage! Targeting, stationing and hands-off trick training are all ways to get your bird in and out of its cage safely no matter what type of relationship you do or don't have with the bird. Visit www.familyfriendlyparrot.com for details on how to get started towards a more positive relationship with your bird!
Do not use your bird’s cage as “punishment”. Enclosures, aviaries etc should be used as a source of enrichment and not a place your bird hates being. Find the balance where your bird comes out willingly and goes back willingly. This balance may look different for each person.
Its up to you to find a balance that works with your bird in your own household. If that's most of the time out of the cage and it works for you, keep at it! If it means more time teaching your bird to self-entertain with foraging, so be it. Everyone has to find their own balance because no two people are the same (kinda like birds!)
TELL US THE TOP 3 WAYS YOU ENGAGE WITH YOUR BIRD OUTSIDE OF ITS CAGE!
⭐Here is our list:
#1 FREEFLIGHT (outdoors + indoors)
#2 OUR SHOWS/PERFORMANCES
#3 SHOWERING WITH OUR BIRDS
⭐Here is Marlene's list:
#1 DANCING
#2 DISCOVERING NEW GAMES THEY ENJOY (like hide and seek & peekaboo)
#3 STIMULATING ACTIVITIES (colored blocks, obstacle games for babies they like to play)
🌟🌟🌟 Huge thanks to Marlene for reaching out to us to collab and coming all the way to Las Vegas to do so. Please check out the videos on her channel of our wonderful time in Las Vegas we spent together. / marlenemccohen 🌟🌟🌟
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This was so much fun!! I really enjoyed your video and doing this with you both and l loving on Bondi!! For those of you looking for the "Myths of free flight" video, that will be up on my channel next Tuesday, after Bondi and Vinny go on a date on Sunday 🤗 We had so much fun, mine turned in to a 3 part series.
MARLENE MC'COHEN love you!
More Collaboration With Birtldtricks Please...
Powerful speaking on your part and truth in this video, subbed on the spot to your channel as well. I had no idea the YT community offers so many resources for bird people.
Marlene!!!!!איך עליך זה היה שיתוף פעולה ח ל ו מ י
MARLENE MC'COHEN awesome!!
Ever since you posted your podcast last week I've been doing a lot of self evaluation with what I'm doing with my African Grey. I work from home a lot so normally I have him on a stand near me while I work and try to give him something to do but he generally just ignored it and would just sit there or get himself into trouble. Right after watching your podcast, I decided to try something new so I opened my bin of bird toys (mostly the brand that you guys sell on your website) and added 6 new toys to his cage (I have a tendency to stockpile supplies). I then chose to switch him to having pellets in the morning and veggies in the evening so that, after our morning training session and shower, I could add his breakfast of pellets to all the foraging toys and he would be kept busy while I worked. It honestly worked like a charm and he takes forever to forage so he's kept busy for hours at a time with breaks in between where he'll sit on my knee to get head scratches and preen before heading back for more foraging before his evening training session and dinner. It's honestly been so peaceful and I never thought of doing this sooner because his previous owner kept him locked up 24/7 and he would do anything to get out and away from his cage but now I can shut the door if I need to during the day without much of a fuss which is great because I'm going out of town soon and this should make it a lot easier on my bird sitter to care for him. Thanks so much for all the great content and I love how passionate Marlene was in this video and how all your ideas meshed together!
Marlene's heart is so big! This was great! Thank you!
Velvet Rayne it is 💗💗💗
Vinny's commentary in the background. 10/10
I have two budgies and both play very differently.
My boy Sweetie loves to play what I call The Whistle Game. He'll whistle at me a couple notes and then I have to copy him. Then he'll whistle the same tune but with more notes and I have to copy him. This keeps going until I mess up (and it's always me to mess up!) and then he gets all excited because he won, haha! He also loves when I sing to him or talk to him in other languages.
My girl Lemon loves to find things. She loves it when I hide something in my hands or pocket or make a foraging box and she's got to find the prize inside - usually a bit of millet or a small toy she's loving that day. She also loves to throw her jingle ball and I have to bring it back so she can throw it over and over.
If they were bigger I would look into free flying them, but it's too dangerous for them outside. Instead, they have their own bedroom with all sorts of things hanging off the ceiling and a play gym and the like as well as flying laps around the house in the morning.
Thank you for the ideas!
Great video and information. I prepared for a year before I took the plunge and got a parrot. I watched , subscribed and joined Marlene and Birdtricks. I use information and techniques from both. It’s only been 9 weeks and when i look at it that way Chico has come a long way and is doing great. Thank you to both Birdtricks and Marlene Mc’Cohen.
My two favorite CZcams channels just came together. Marlene that breakdown was so beautiful and heartfelt.
Great video
I love both of you guys and im so happy that you did a collab!
I'm so grateful for both of your channels. You helped prepare me for my first (and currently only) bird, a parrotlet who has been brought to the shelter multiple times for aggression, and for some reason decided she liked me so I adopted her. I can't have her out as long as I would like because she's small and likes to run on the floor and it isn't safe, but she has a bedroom cage and a huge flight cage with lots of toys and foraging bowls for daytime. I also have her out for hours a day where she can run and fly around, do a couple training sessions, and get lots of scritches. I also wanna give a shoutout to wingsnpaws, who has a video which really helped with her biting problem. I have a happy little green bean thanks to all the information you all provide!
Hi! I am about to get a parrotlet, do you have any tips/tricks?
I am so glad this collab happened! I've been watching both of your channels for a really long time and you both have helped me realize that I might be one of those people that would be a good match for a bird. I'm just waiting until I can financially support a bird, and when I can, I hope I can work with some birds at my local parrot/bird shelter and find one that might be a match for my lifestyle. Thank you, Jamieleigh and Dave for helping Marlene clarify what she meant by #Engagednotcaged
Emmi that is so great! I started volunteering at a Parrot rescue because of what I learned from Marlene's channel! You will learn so much at a rescue AND get to know a potential bird before adopting to see if it fits. Plus often, a bird will pick you.
Even pet stores or specifically bird stores maybe you could go and almost do the same things, for example, there’s a store here where I live in Vegas that they allow ppl to interact w their birds and it really allows you to get a little bit of an understanding of birds if you have no experience holding one. The rescues here I’m not familiar w except what I’ve seen online and when I tried to correspond I got no reply to my requests for bird fostering but a rescue is also an excellent idea and imo a better place to get a bird. I’m all for a rescue before a pet store animal any day and I will do that next time if I ever get another bird. It’s a long story how I got the one I have and why I didn’t go to shelter. You seem so smart and doing the proper research and due diligence and I’m sure any bird you choose w be very lucky to have such a great human!
@@user-qp3pu5yv1e Thank you very much! I live in Minnesota and the only bird store in the entire state isn't very good and I wouldn't want to support them, but I did think about getting a young bird from a pet store for a little while. I decided against it since a rescue about 30-40 minutes away from me actually really encourages people to volunteer with the birds and requires you to volunteer with them a couple or a few times before you can adopt, which I think is really cool and a good way to ensure people know what they're getting into! :)
I love that you did this. It's such a great conversation to explain what engagement is and see what it looks like from two very different bird-owners/enthusiasts. I felt like Marlene's hashtag was self-explanatory: Bird's aren't meant to always be in their cage like decoration in your home. They need to relate and be active and interact with you just as much as your dog or cat does. Also, I like how Marlene shows that cages aren't evil. They have a purpose as a place for your bird to eat and rest or retreat to when it wants alone time and a safe place for you to contain your bird when you can't interact with it or you're going to be away from home. But it isn't meant to be your bird's only environment, just like your dog's kennel isn't.
Tina Gaspard so well stated 💗
@@BirdTricks yes💕💕
Yeah, your right. The cage is their safety spot for me time
Echoing all the comments about how much I enjoy seeing you guys collaborate. I watch both of your channels regularly and appreciate the perspective that each of you come from. There is much value in target and trick training but admittedly, I'm closer to Marlene's style of simply shaping my birds' behaviour by merely coexisting rather than click-rewarding. Still, the openness and positivity that you showed by listening to one another is commendable. I really loved this video. (Also, I irresponsibly want to see many Bondi-Vinnie gangsta eggs in the future. hee!)
Collab with Marlene McCohen!! HOW AMAZING!
What a lovely surprise to find my two fave Bird Channels Collaborating! Great info as usual and I cried with Marlene 😢😭 🙌🏻💪🏻 I support you all 100%! Thank you for all your great informative vids Marlene & Bird Tricks!! ❤️🙏🏻🙌🏻🦜💪🏻🤗🤓
AWESOME, awesome! My two top youtube channels together! I've been following Marlene for years and have always wondered if ya'll would collab one day. Awesome stuff here! Just super happy!
I love how you guys in the bird community get together and it’s about the birds and there’s no egos or anything s such. ❤️ it all!
Hi hello , I have joined your you utube channel. . .I have a ten year old red rump she's a female . the problem is when she is in or out if I pick anything up like her stainless steel bowels food drink bowels even our tea caddy and sometimes with a kettle when I make tea the kettle is black .she comes out around 3 ish till tea time then say 30 mins she will be out .she has a play pen too with perches and and toys .I give her breakfast when I get up in a China dish which has a compartment the little round part for an egg to go in so I put cornflakes in there with rice krispies with multi grain krispies she has a tissue paper to wipe her beak .she's fine with them, .so sometimes she goes in the kitchen and she will sit on the 6 ft fridge , it has a towel on top in case she makes a mess also sits on her cage so have a towel con top of her night blanket . Its. her dishes mainly and saucepans she thinks they are hers even if I open the cupboard to get something from there she will look for the saucepans . If I use a mirror to do my ears or nose .when I do it she cant be out has will try to bite me she has always done this since she was a baby .sometimes she wont step up .and tries to bite then. 9 times our of ten .I think she is trying to take over the house .I have had lots of budgies and cockatiels about 5 I have .never had any other bird do anything like this .. any help is appreciated . Many thanks andy from the uk .
I got my birds so unexpectedly and i had no clue how to manage them and Marlene really helped me
This is a dream team video. Both your channels are favorites of both me and my cockatiel! We engage with our Nemo by our peekaboo and my husband loves to tease her. It sounds funny, but we each "play" with Nemo differently. She won't fly down to me yet, we have been working for a three or more months, but her wings are clipped so her flight is difficult. Nemo also loves car rides and sits above my head. It sounds weird, but she also loves the beach with me, she doesn't like water otherwise, but will hop off my shoulder into the surf, weird but true. Love you guys, thank you, Maren
I love the collab and I've loved both you guys and with Marlene and all of your guys' birds for a while now. Great points made in the chat also!
P.S.: I can't help but hear Vinny talking in the background lol
You three saved my 2.5-year-old Indian Ringneck, Yoshi, from becoming a breeder instead of a pet. When I got him about 4 months ago, he had never been in a cage, and was allowed to just use his owner's house as his own personal aviary. We don't do that. He had no training, but was tame. So he had to have his wings clipped after being chased down for 20 minutes. So he HATED me. I binge-watched y'all's vlogs, learned TONS about training, bonding, etc., and worked, worked, worked with him. He's now the sweetest, funniest little "blue chicken" (that's what my husband calls him) in the world! We all, especially Yoshi, owe you three a debt of gratitude. God bless!!! ❤
Three amazing hearts coming together to better the lives of birds!!❤❤❤
I have a rescued Quaker parrot. I never had a bird before but he needed help, so we did. He was so traumatized and he is so smart it breaks my heart. He is making constant progress thanks to both birdtricks and Marlene! Thanks!
I love that you guys collaborated!! I've been watching Marlene Mc'Cohen's Channel for almost 2 years now and what I really loved learning from her is how much easier it is to engage with your bird then I thought. Things that weren't mentioned in the video are things like including your bird in your day-to-day life activities. Birds have a flock mentality and we - as owners are part of their flock. They WANT to be with us, doing things with us. So, for example, when you shower... bring your bird and put it on the curtain rod of the shower (they also sell shower perches). When you are watching TV in the living room or eating dinner let them be near you on a Play Stand or little jungle gym with some of their toys. "Engage" doesn't only mean you have to stop and focus 100% of your attention on them talking to them, petting them, and/or teaching them tricks. ☺ Because of Marlene I started volunteering at a local Parrot Rescue 5 months ago, and can now give a few birds a much better life than the little birds I had starting in 1999 before any social media existed!! I plan to rescue over time 2 Cockatiels, 2 Lovebirds, and some Canaries and Finches (birds I've had before mostly caged).... and then move up to either a Red Lored Amazon or a Galah Cockatoo (If I can find one around age 20 or so, so that I don't out live it).
I love both your channels. Loved this topic! Thanks for sharing with the bird community!
You three are all blessed with thus intuitive gift of understanding your birds. Thank you for the collaboration!!!
SCORE!
I've wanted you to collaborate with Marlene. I just saw her latest vlog and she was talking again about #engagednotcaged and I was yelling at the screen, "you need to talk to Jami and Dave!" And wallah you're in the same space talking about this very subject. 👏👏👏
The winners here are the birds 🐦. 🎉🎉 I can't wait for the rest of the videos from your time together.
Last thing: LOVE the book you referred to. 5 Love Languages. It should be required reading for couples, yes, but EVERYONE could benefit from it just because. The world would be a better place if we understood each other more.
More engagement ideas and anecdotes folks!! One thing I do with my birds when no one is in the mood to fly is I put them on my shoulder and go for walks around my home with visits to windows and family members and include commentary about what we're seeing and who we're talking to or sing them a song while we walk. They get pretty into it.
I just watched Marlene's video and now I'm gonna watch urs........soooooo super excited! I'm so happy yall collabed
So super great to see this collaboration! You guys got me 😭over here. I love the work that you guys are doing. Thank you so much for the love and light you give to us and our feathered soul mates. Blessings to you all! XOXO ❤ ☀️🙏
I. Am. mind blown. 🤯
_They Collabed_
Wow. I got emotional too. Thanks to all three of you for your hard work, love, and passion for birds and sharing that with us. All of you inspire many.
yayyyy you posted with marlene! i just finished watching her video!
Zoe Williams her ending killed me! “Hi bird” “hi cutie” omg 💗💗💗
@@dnonya5208 Yes, Marlene is a doll.
So awesome! So glad you collab with Marlene! 💕
YAY!!!! I just couldn't wait when you meet Marlene!!! First Mikey the Macaw and Friends and now her!!!! I honestly think you collab with the most loving people! And it's true - there is so much hate among parrots people, which is so sad... I am from Poland and I can't stand conceited and self opinionated people who think only they understand how demanding parrots are. When you seek for help or advice most probably you will hear how stupid you are and how little do you know. It's so wrong! We should support each other to help our birds to have the best life we can give them, right? You are so positive and encouraging! You really have love, not only for parrots (which is obvious) but also for people! Love you guys ❤️
This February we added a conure to our family and your videos help so much. I have watched so many of both or your videos and am so happy I did. Our baby is so much a part of our family. This video gave me even more to think about and work on with our little one. Thank you so much for taking the time to help the birds.
So glad y’all did a video together. I’m a new bird owner and have been struggling on what is correct and what is wrong and how much time Harley needs out of his cage. I’m learning so much from both of your channels
I have actual tears from the end of this video. I love both of your channels so much and I am happy that we are able to build such a beautiful community full of amazing humans who love, care for, and are just doing their best to improve bird lives❤️ they are such a unique animal and so much goes into their proper care… thank you for all you do.
I play the cup game. 3 cups 1 almond under one. move the cups. it's hilarious when he gets the right one.
Yeah, my conures love that too, but I constantly have to think of ways to make it harder for them because they're so incredibly smart! ❤️
I'm so glad this collab happened! The video is super informative and interesting! Love Marlene, Jaimeleigh and Dave ❤️
Yes love yall both!!! So glad this happened
Oh when Marlene started crying my throat got so tight and my eyes got all watery😭😭😭😢😢😢
me too
All you guys are helping me so much as a new bird owner. Thank you so much for all that you share about having loving, respectful, fun caring lives with our birds.
Absolutely incredible video guys. My partner and I are new to your channel, however have watched Marlene for a long time now. Its amazing to see you guys collaborate on something.
The way we keep our GCC and Cockatiel engaged is through:
1. Training sessions. That could be teaching new tricks, recall, ascending, descending, distance flight through our house, harness training, teaching to forage. Anything! Our birds love it and are always up for the challenge.
2. Cuddles/Nap time. Exactly what it sounds like. After training we let our birds fly free and entertain themselves for a while. Paco does this by hitting his beak off our wall, singing and talking. Aayu does this by throwing toys at us. They tend to come down to sit with us and watch some TV. The four of us sit together and the birds get plenty of attention (if thats what they want). They know when they are tired in the afternoon that they can just sit with us.
3. Shower time. Yes, we take our birds to shower with us. Paco sits on his perch and dances to the music we have playing while getting wet. Aayu flies from one perch, to our shower head, to our heads, to my hands, to the perch again and so on. He sometimes stops to actually bathe in my cupped hands if we are lucky XD
4. Play Time. This means literally throwing toys to Aayu for him to throw back, singing to Paco and repeating what he says, flipping Aayu upside down and letting him be a bat bird (he chooses when he wants to do this and sometimes initiates it!), put music on and dance with them. We probably look like idiots to the non-bird people that walk past our flat.
5. Going Outside. Our birds are not free flight trained one bit, however Paco is harness trained and joins us for walks around 3 times a week. He is welcome in many stores which he enjoys going in to see some of his new human "friends". We do some outdoor flight sessions on his harness with him too.
Those are just 5 ways we keep our birdies engaged and not caged. I am not saying we are engaging the entire time they are out of the cage as we like them to entertain themselves at times, however they get plenty of attention and love from us.
I loved this! Elaboration! Every situation is unique. After listening to the podcast, it seemed like people could get the wrong idea, so this was great. Quality over quantity. Get to know your bird and see what works. Educate yourself. I know this is hard when learning, because all there can be conflicting info and because it isn't a one size fits all when it comes to birds. Just use your best judgement. I personally think volunteering and working with professionals is a good way to get experience for birds. Hope that helps. I was actually able to get my birds from a caring place that could help me when I was learning.
Finally it has happened. I have been following both you and Marlene for a while now and have learnt a lot about both birds and people, or should I say bird people.
I have always believed that when we connect with a bird or any animal we are signing a contract to help teach and learn from each other, and both you and Marlene seem on the same wavelength there will be great things happening in the not to distant future.
When I had my Cockatiel I would often make a Crystal circle and he would sit in the centre with me while I meditated, so in return I always ask before putting my hand in his cage.
Great video!!! I watch Marlene all the time. You guys are the very best bird people that I have seen anywhere!!!
Wow,this was wonderful to see,ty Jaimie,Dave and Marlene-you all want what's best for birds,and work hard to educate people
Thank you ALL so very much! I absolutely love this collaboration. I’m the right person for a bird and one day I WILL have one. Right now, I don’t have the time that a bird needs. I know that, through an open minded view of your videos on what birds really need. When I am finally able to get one, I will be in touch with you both to get guidance in order to do things right, from the very beginning. Excellent video, thank you!
Very cool. I watch both of these peoples channels. And love them for different reasons. At the end of the day. They care and share their knowledge about birds. And I have learnt so much from all of them.
I follow both your channels, and I looove that you got together for this! ❤️❤️
wow , love love love this video. My 2 most favourite parrot youtubers , thanks so much.
When Marlene said “I can’t “ and started to describe the pain she felt when seeing forgot birds in cages, I totally felt it! She’s right, they deserve so much better. From finches to macaws, birds are absolute greatest companions!
Vinny in the background LOL 💚
Great video, essential info !
I was so happy to see your collab with Marlene this is so amazing love this, it is interesting and educational xx
I’ve been watching you guys and Marlene for a while as well as Gotcha the Cockatoos channel. Seeing Marlene so upset regarding the issue of being caged and forgotten reminds me of how Gotchas owner ended up with him after he had been locked in a cage and basically abused for years. He was aggressive and non-trusting at first because all he had known of humans was a cage and hurt. However now that she’s earned his trust and bonded with him it’s like a whole new bird. He’s a cockatoo so of course he’s loud and throws tantrums occasionally but his bond with his owner is amazing and boy is he funny when he gets wound up and starts talking. We started watching both of your channels when we started discussing the possibility of a bird, we are still working on find the right species/breed whatever it’s called of parrot but all three channels have helped us prepare tremendously❤️
I love gotcha! My first video i seen of him was the one were he freaked out about the evil pumpkin seeds. And now I think I have watched all his videos. I would love a parrot but I'm scared my 4 cats would try yo kill him. So hopefully some time in the future.
Such a great video. Thanks to all three of you for doing this. Reasures me of the intent of "Engaged Not Caged".🐦 Love to all of you. 💕 Love that studio too.
Thats the fun thing about a bird pet, getting to know what is rewarding for your birds. FUN! Its also fantastic to see you all together!!! I watch both of your you tubes!! Love both wide spances of all your individual interactions with these great bird pets! Yeah, I feel all those feelings too Marlene! I will keep watching both of your channels!!! LOVE YOU GUYS!!
I hear gangsta Vinny in the background! 🐦😍
I was laughing!!! The Vin’s voice is so Gangster! Love Vinny❤️
My bird loves it when I am singing for her. When I grab my guitar she is like: yaass. She gets all excited and she flies to the 'listening perch' (sounds weird, but that is a perch where she loves to sit when I am about to sing for her) and she starts dancing. While I am singing/dancing, she dances/sings along with me. And when she is tired I sing softly while she is preening my face or she is singing softly with me. It is cute hahah :)) most of the time my sister is like: what are you doing? And I am like: I am singing and dancing with my bird haha, my sis doesn't understand. And she loves to train, doing tricks and stuff. I love my crazy little birb :')) (sorry for the grammar mistakes)
Wow I bet you have a very happy little birdy 🐦❤️ xx
Nice!!!! You used Marlene's tag!!!! This is amazing!!!! Great collab!!!!!!!!!!
What do you do, if you dont have a cage at all???? No cages.. what do you do??? They are trained, they are FULLLLLLLY engaged, all the activities we do.
No cages, no money for big enough cages so no cages, just... a home, they sit or fly to wherever they want.
7 out of the 9 are freeflight trained, outdoor(and indoor) FULLLLLLLY RECALLED trained.
Is it a problem? If its allllll day long? It can be VERY VERY HARD to do. Sometimes it feels like they choke me... the amount of care and attention I need to put in so they all feel well engaged and happy nor jelly of each other, respected and not getting into troubles, is HUGE in levels that sometimes making me think OMG what did I got myself into?! I love each and everyone of them, not to be understood wrong. I chose to accept them all, and I turn down others each and every day, since sadly its just me and I am yet to be a rehab center or anything like that, I wish I could take in more but I bearly manage(they way it feels) to do welk with all those, and you should never take more than you can handle...
Thank you for all that you do!!!! You guys and marlene are making this world better. For real!!!
If it works for you then that's what works for you! If, however, they're getting into dangerous situations or attacking people, or doing things that is leading to negative interactions, that's when you have signs to look for another solution. I can have my toucan out for longer periods than my parrots because he can't chew through things like they can so he can get in far less trouble, haha!
@@BirdTricks
Thank you for your answer!!
Have you or Dave or Marlene ever tried to raise a bird out 24/7? No cage at all? Does it doing any damage??? I wonder.
yea out of all of them the only current parrot resident is the super disabled african grey that is doing great acording to your plans as we spoke(puncake who is #FLATOUTAMAZING and now is flying!!!! Yeaaaaaaa he did it very soon after we spoke) and he is the second bird out of the 9 that can not fly outside yet nor does fully listen inside, but he is only with me 2 months so he will change, all the rest are crows(who ARE distructive, but wont chew) doves pigeons mynahs and that is it for now(+two pitbulls and a kid ;) all are natural disabled birds who I am afraid letting feel caged since they need the outdoor and can cope with being with the outdoor flocks of birds they are part of, pigeons are coming each evening into the house and crows are recalled trained so they go back in after 4,3 hours outside during sun time. Mynahs are just choosing to wonder inside, and the parrot is in current training and is the only exotic bird here, who wont have any same birds out here in the local wild.
I do wish to have enclogures fitted, to help each have the own safe space. I would love to have my own space too, they chocke me mentally never attacking or getting into trubles(well they sometimes do but when they dont its because I spend alllll my times watching over and engaging each one to be able to be in the same space(they chose to hang in, with me) so maybr my situation is a tad different. But yea, feeling chocked by the amount of care and attention 9 flighted birds of diff kinds need+dogs(not even saying a kid ;) hahaha omg) it can be a lot and since no cages at all, I dont have my own space and place to unwind from the constant caring. They are hard to raise, I did not get a permit for no reason I think I do well as a rehabber and trainer, but sometimes it just feels too much, like it is closing on me
I guess I need to try getting each a cage... especially the CAG babe.
Thank you for helping me process, leraning how to be and do better.
Sorry, just got deep here haha *wipes tears*
I dont regret the way I train them or the fact they are family, with a choise to leave they do not take, but I would love to try something eles, for my share in life, as a human not just mom to humans and animals, including birds.
Thank you dear! Enlightening. I took a lot from your replay!
That was AN AMAZING COOL-AB with Marla I wish I could see you do more training with her other birds too, although seeing vinnie and bondi was priceless!!)
I enjoyed all your and marlas videos!!!!!
Thank you. I had a sh@$%y day and your vids and replays made it better!
Lovefrom my Israeli flock and I
And again,
😍😘🤗
Thank you for all that you do!!!! You guys and marlene are making this world better. For real.
Val Prem
My cockatiels always have their gate open. They always go out and go back on their own. They usually love staying on top of it, or somewhere near the cage. The whole house is their cage together with me lol
So glad to see this. I enjoy watch both channels. It's obvious if you watch her channel you know her birds do have and use cages... but not leaving them there 24/7.
I follow both of you and I am so happy that I have found you. You both have given me so much information I didn't know about birds. I've had my budgie for 7 yrs and have just thought that hes just shy and doesn't like to be touched and maybe still that might be his personality. But in watching your videos I have learned that I have actually been neglecting him by not engaging more with him. And like you said it's because of the lack of knowledge in how to engage, communicate, and paying attention to their body language. So I have slowly been trying little things to make him more comfortable with just us being close to him. And also taking what I've learned from you all and explaining it to the rest of the family.
All this I've found while actually researching to get a parrot my grandma is asking for. I look forward to more of your videos which are not just informative but fun too and keeping you updated on my journey to engaging and finding a new parrot. Thanks guys much appreciated.
Thanks to all of you for doing this collaboration! I try to absorb all the knowledge I can from BOTH of your channels although the content is so different. I really appreciate the clarification and conversation. I am trying to find my balance as a responsible first bird owner and find that I utilize a mix of all your philosophies to help me through the sticky spots. The youtube bird world thanks you all for showing some intelligent solidarity.
I heard Vinny say "Sure!" in agreement when you finished your statement about the training, Marlene.
I love both of these channels and have watched them both for a long time. I don’t have a bird but have a passion for animals. I have done a lot of pet rescue and all pets need quality time, training, and attention. You all have big hearts. Such an inspiration.
Marlene's compassion is so sweet 😭😭
She makes my eyes water!
Thanks so much this did clear everything up that I misunderstood! Luvluvluv u both you’re my favorite two bird channels!
Awsome vid as usual!! I wish good health to your birds and family!!💙💜💚🧡❤
I work with a Raven and I train him with food but he also thrives when he gets applause. He will do all of his tricks for applause alone but I can hone in on those tricks when it's just us solo with treats.
I have to comment that I agree with all of this though, quality time is the best time. I spend an hour a day with my boy and it's quality time that he looks forward to, and so do I. I could spend all day with him and it would probably have less of an impact than my quality time.
Love you guys!
Marlene, I love your logo and your quality love and care of birds. Great example of what to do. Thank you!
Marlene is as awesome as you and Dave❤️
Bird tricks I already love you guys! I have been watching the 3 part video on Marlene's page and on Instagram!! You seem so knowledgeable and . I'm excited to see more of your videos and your experiences with your birds!💜🐦
All three of you are amazing! Thank you for all that you do!
WOW WOW WOW YOU ARE ALL SO MUCH ON THE SAME PAGE and I think this Kinda Had to be Talked about and by doing so everyone has a better understanding re all Birds really
I love that you guys are doing a video together!!! I love you both!!!
Best Collaboration ever.....I love it more please....
I'm late seeing this video, but I'm so glad you all did this video together. I've seen some of Marlene's videos and this video helped to put some context to them.
Love this video and love how you can hear Vinny talking in the background. 🥰 Three amazing people!!
this is so great, all of you guys are amazing!! also comet looks like a lifesaver popsicle
Wow ive always loved Marlenes videos, but she truely is a wonderful, understanding empathetic person. And wow, what a brilliant message. Thank you so much for this.
I love you and Marlene collabing together because I found both of your channels at the same time!!!
Nice! Very engaging. Really, this collab was great.
I love this video!!!! Cages are not prisons!!! My bird (a cockatiel) dictates what he wants. If he wants out, he will do lots of contact calls and run round the bottom of his cage. I take him out until he tells me he wants back in.
I love seeing you guys collab! When people think about animal welfare, too many people put all the emphasis on having as much space as possible for animals to move around, but enrichment and engagement are so completely important! Big empty space with no interaction or enrichment doesn't do the animals much good, and I think this video does a good job explaining it.
I am so glad that I found your video You have made me realize how much I was doing wrong with my Bird. Now me and my bird Chewy are doing much better less biting more time engaging and time outside.
This video is amazing. It is full of values that I grew up with and continue to try and share with everyone around me. My husband and I rescue all species of animals and there are so many traits that transfer between animals. They all have their own personalities and they all deserve love and the best lives possible. I constantly am searching to learn new things and you guys are definitely the spot. So much positivity and encouragement! Thank you for all you do in the animal community
Came here two years later to say that not only did we receive a Quaker from my mother in law because she wasn't getting engaged at their house, but we also took everything we've learned by watching BOTH Bird Tricks and Marlene and started teaching my mother in law how to properly care for her birds and have encouraged her to watch as much content as she can!
The Quaker (Freya) is much happier here, and loves the seasonal feeding system we have her on (Thanks Jamie and Dave!)
Amazing 2 out of my 3 favourite bird channels. But I can't imagine a collab with Gotcha and his mum.
Great video from all of you!! I try very hard to keep my bird engaged while she’s out of her cage, but I have fallen into the pitfall of quality is better than quality before. We stay engaged using a portable training station, which is a handled basket. It provides a convenient pooping place, training & keeps her sunflower seed addIction somewhat controlled. Sunflower seeds are the only treat she will train for besides praise, which works in a pinch if I run out of seeds.She has learned so much, she is target trained (not glamorous but the building block of all other tricks) step-up, wave, high 5, twirl, show her wings, inside free flying from different heights (thanks Morgan!) & we are very slowly working on harness training. I believe quality over quantity is extremely important & has allowed me to have a wonderful companion.
My rock pigeon, Pige spent her entire 17 years completely free ... no cage ... she slept in the laundry, with the door propped open so she could go out when she wanted. We didn’t have many predators on Cocos, and the cats were terrified of her hahaha... she used to follow me to school everyday and then would fly home, she’d come with me to the middle of the jungle, or to the beach. Seriously, the best life ever! When she passed it broke my heart... I thought I could never have another bird because I hated seeing birds in cages. But after seeing Mikey the Macaw, Adventures of Roku, Marlene and you guys I realised I could give a bird a great life here on the mainland ... so.... after 18 months of research into parrot behaviour, all the different types etc etc, I will be bringing my little Tuli home next month... I cannot wait to spend the rest of my life with her.
This was so sweet, thank you! ❤️
I’m so in love with these collaboration videos! Thanks Jamieleigh, Dave and Marlene (and George!) for getting together to show positive support for each other and having a conversation about some of the differences in opinion. I watch each channel religiously now so I can literally FEEL how you are different in your approaches but there is no doubt in my mind that the parrots in both of your flocks are engaged and happy. I’m so grateful to be able to learn and experience that even though I don’t have a parrot.
Side note- why does Dave look like a giant compared to you ladies in this video?! Is that real or perspective? Haha
We are short!!! Dave is 6'2". Hahaha.
I love that you guys collabed!!! 😍
Nana Janet here. I just found another awesome video!! I think I’m going to just start slow and take one hour a day to watch your videos. I’m slowly going to up that time, so I can hit my goal of watching BIRDTRICKS 24/7! 🎊🎉👍🏻🐣💕😘. Hi Capri🧸
I loved this, because there is so much conflict in the bird community, yet here is an example that bird people can get along. I think anyone who has watched enough of both channels know that Birdtricks and Marlene don't exactly have the same ideas about bird ownership. Yet, despite their differences, they were able to come together and produce an education, respectful video. I love both channels, great job guys!
Really enjoyed the video! Keep spreading the knowledge that birds are more than an ornament in a cage! ❤️ Here are 3 ways I keep mine engaged in everyday life:
1. I let a different bird hang out with me each day while prepping their food. You can tell they feel special when they get to sneak extra nibbles on the food and hang out with me.
2. I like bringing my birds in the bathroom while I’m getting ready. (Credit to Marlene) They’ll perch on the faucet, towel rack or shower door and it’s funny they’ll start preening like they know it’s pamper time.
3. My daughter loves going to the park down the street from our house so I bought a harness so I can bring along one of my birds with me. They love the opportunity to get outside, get some direct sunlight and see a different surrounding than inside the house.
None of these things require some extreme extra effort and they all make the birds feel like part of the family. They are all things I would have had to do anyways and I can easily include my birds.
Soooo great that you could all get together!! 🙌😎
Food for Thought!!! Thanks for the collab. I've followed both channels for a while. I'll visit the local parrot rescue this comming weekend... they have mostly greys, many with Aspergillosis (and it's a 'reflocking'/'rehabitating' project... no takeouts ;p ) . Hopefully won't be a too hard experience, but I'm definitely looking forward to it.
OK, had a quite positive experience. Didn't really know about the trafficing aspect of parrots to the extent it's happening.
Thanks for keeping on your subjects, which hopefully gets people to think twice. They are not only cute and cuddly animals like a dog. You basically add an eternal 5 year old that needs to be kept busy or things will go wrong.
I am sick today but as soon as I opened this video I could feel your energy coursing through your voice. It is clear that you care about your birds. you want me to run to the nearest parrot rescue and take them all home(but I can’t cause I’m 10😐).My sister and I our working on training our parents too see the good side of owning birds,that they have the ability to be loud,but they also can create incredible bonds with their owner,they might poop every 20 minutes,but they can also learn some awesome tricks because their AWSOME AND SMART AND CUTE AND FUNNY AND AWESOME.
I live watching both of you’re channels you’ve helped me so much. I’ve recently taken on an orange winged amazon who will come to me to engage and take pine nuts, small pieces of almonds or walnuts but won’t attempt to come out of the cage. I’ve started touch training and he will touch the stick very gently for which I click & reward but he stands up very straight if I attempt to put my hand or arm near to ask his permission to step up, he’s a 20yr old man and im just taking my time time not rushing him just would live him to come out of his own accord, he also loves to come and be showered at the front of his cage when I bring out the spray bottle with warm water, I just love him so much 💙