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I've heard great things about the birdtricks backpack and I agree, the only downside is it's a 1 bird backpack. This one has been amazing for my 2! So much less hassle than carting around 2 backpacks all the time!

It was very expensive but has definitely been worth the investment. When i mentioned the double DIY backpack wasn't ideal it was because it was difficult to use with a bike, or when having to carry additional bags. The strap clips snapping also didn't help. But this one is like a dream! So easy to ride with and super comfortable And thank you 🥰 it means a lot to us knowing people are enjoying the content

It's been fantastic!! And lyra has tested the chew proofing, she gives 5🌟

Thats fantastic. Love how they supervised 😂 and had a quick taste 😂

Hopefully!! Would be good if they had a UK based supplier

Bird assistance definitely not recommended 🤣

Hi Neil! They're very rarely in rescues so I'm impressed you managed to find a rescue. Good luck and hope you give it a great permanent home ❤️

I suspected so too but couldn't be 100% certain

I have tried them, my girls get frustrated with them. They bite off tiny chunks on the corners then give up. They really don't like the hard woods 😔 That's interesting that Magik enjoys hard wood more than bonzai. I wonder if their darker beak makes their beaks more tolerable to harder materials 🤔 just a thought. I may have to look into whether of not beak colour makes a difference to the strength and density of the beak.

Oooh they sound like good toys! Thank you for the comment as it will help a ot of US owners I'm sure 🤞🤞

Anything with 1.5 inch/3.81cm or 30mm bar spacing or less, ideally 24 Inches by 30 inches in width and depth. If bar space is your issue you can get rat play cages with smaller bar spacing and good sized. The bars can be a little flimsy but quaffle's is still going undamaged after almost 4 years, even with lyra teying to escape from it. Its hard to recommend specific ones if I don't know where you are in the world as some countries have better availability and access to cages than others. For example. If you're from the UK, this one on Northern Parrots has the minimum dimensions and smaller bar spacing www.northernparrots.com/barcelona-play-top-parrot-cage/

@@PionusTales thank you. And thank you for doing the videos I’ve learnt so much from them 👍

@@stephensmith3990 hope they've helped ❤️

@@stephensmith3990 also the bigger cage you can get the better so long as it's less than 1.5 inch apart bar spacing, but as a starter cage, as long as it meets the minimum dimensions it's fine, you can always buy a bigger cage later on, and use the minimum dimensions cage as a holiday cage, back up cage or sleeping cage.

Glad it has helped ❤️ I'll definitely give cozy beaks a try!! Maybe as a Christmas present so I can save up for them as I know a lot of their toys are quite expensive due to the materials and being hand made. I'm so grateful more business are starting to sell toys like this!!

Highly recommend for all smaller birds. Having to buy more at the end of this month 🤣

No problem. Hope they enjoy it

Definitely worth it! And they make great foraging toys as the little gaps in the sola are perfect for squeezing treats in!!

Not yet but I think I saw on their Instagram stories that they plan yo in the future 🤞🤞

My bank account is wondering what's happening too 🤣 already saving up for my next order 😊 And thank you!

Hope he loves them!!! X

Oooh how exciting!!! Good luck!! Hope they settle in well!

@@PionusTales just got the call it's a boy. And thank you! I may make a few videos as well and upload them. I hardly see any maxi owners.

@@Mcslap13 Maxi used to be pretty common but they do seem to be far less popular compared to blue heads and white crowns. Which is a shame, as i prefer their larger size.

​@PionusTales I was definitely drawn to the larger size. Blue head are what I see available for the most part here now. I'm excited to see there size in person. It's hard to gage it through photos and videos!

You're welcome 😊

Easy, simply get some bird safe netting, ideally the non plastic type and put it over a gazebo, batting cage frame or garden framing, eg for trees. But make sure to secure the netting g with tent pegs or similar so it doesn't blow up in the wind

Unfortunately I can't tell you what to do, but I can give you more information to make a better informed decision. All parrots of any species need on average 10-12 hours of sleep a night. Which means they're only active/awake for 12 hours of the day. Most pionus I know LOVE their sleep and activity prefer 13 hours of sleep on average, so are only awake for 11 hours of the day. All parrots need time for you to interact with them through the day. Missing an odd day of interaction once a week or so they won't mind but most days they need a minimum of 2 hours out of cage and interaction time. The less time you spend with them, the more they'll learn not to depend on you for interaction, and could end up not wanting to interact with you at all. They are social creatures, so if they can't get interaction from you, a second bird is an option, but not always a good choice, as this second bird also needs time, attention and training like the first. On top of this if you get a second one and they don't get on, do you have the space to provide separate cages and give both birds individual attention for 2 hours each a day? If they do get on, and you're not around much, there's a chance they will become aviary birds, and prefer the company of each other and be be scared of human interaction completely. There's so many variables and things to consider before making the decision to get one, or even 2 birds. My personal opinion, and that's all it is you can consider it or ignore it, is genuinely consider, am I home for 2 hours a day, every day, to dedicate for the care of this bird? Do I have time every morning to clean its cage and prepare its breakfast before I leave for school? Do I have time after school to train it, play with it, interact with it? Do you have a separate room/space that would be safe for it to sleep in undisturbed? If the answer is no to any of these things, are you willing to sacrifice other things in your life, like your after school activities to care for it? Can you afford the £200+ every month for toys, food, supplements if needed, veterinary care if needed, medication if needed, insurance? Once you've considered all that, you need to consider, do I plan to go to college or university? Can I take my bird with me or will I need to leave it at home if a dorm doesn't allow pets? Will my parents be willing to care for it if it does need to stay home? Do you want to travel, or go on holiday? Who will look after the bird if you do? These creatures live up to 35 years on average, and people go through a LOT of big life changes between 13 years old and 30 years old. I'm a believer that there is no such thing as too young to own a pet, but as a younger person any new pet is the familys pet where you learn the importance of being responsiblefor that creatures life. However it's a good idea to not just think about the now, but what you want to do, where you want to go, and how you want the next 5 years or so to go. I sacrificed days out with friends, holidays and more through a lot of my teenage years and early 20's to allow me to own pets and give them the best life possible. And that was OK for me! I preferred animals over people and it was always my dream to work with them. So that lifestyle worked for me. Which is why I say, consider that having a parrot is just as much responsibility as having a baby or child of your own. Best thing I can suggest, play pretend. Sounds stupid I know, but for 1-2 months or more, pretend you already have a pet bird. Pretend you have to buy food etc by putting the money you would spend on food and toys in a piggy bank or money safe. Pretend you have to be home 2 hours a day to care for it, ideally between 5pm-7pm as most parrots go bed around 7pm. Pretend you live with a parrot and have to be careful what you use to cook with, that you can't use aerosols or air freshners. Pretend you have a parrot living in your house. Try living like that for 2 months or so. See if it's something you can realistically commit to for the next 35 years of your life.

@@PionusTales Thank you so much! To be honest I would have never thought about pretending that I have a pet parrot and I will consider all of these questions, once again thank you!

That depends what you're looking for in the bird or from the breeder. Firstly I'd ask if they were parent raised or partially parent raised or fully hand raised. I personally prefer parent raised or partially parent raised birds as they're more independent by nature and less reliant on human interaction which can help when leaving them at home. Also ask if the birds are disease tested prior to going home, or if the parents have been disease tested and all negative. I know several people who have brought home a new baby bird who's sadly passed away only months later from an illness or disease they were born with. Ask if you can visit the bird or have video calls with the breeder to allow you to see the baby's progress, see the condition and health of the parents, and see the environment in which the parents are kept. There are parrot versions of "puppy farms" which don't care about the parents so if a breeder is willing to let you see their set up and the birds are well cared for its a good sign 👍 Lastly and again this is personal choice, ask if the babies are clipped prior to coming home. I personally hate wing clipping if it's not for medical reasons. It's been proven to negatively affect the physical and mental health of a bird, and especially in the first 2 years when every instinct in their body is telling them to fly, it can have a very negative mental impact if they then can't. It effects confidence, independence, creates fear that they can't get away, as well as can damage their keel bone if they fall to fast to the floor, and can result in plucking from fear and stress. Most people clip so the bird "can't fly away" to which my response is "then don't get a bird." don't give it opportunity to fly away, don't leave outside doors and windows open when it's not in its cage, or train it so if it does escape by accident there's a higher likelihood of getting it back. Thousands of parrots go missing every year because they're clipped and the owner believes they can't fly, but their instinct knows how to fly, and a strong enough wind or gust can carry even clipped birds for miles. Then when they land, they're exhausted, can't fly away because of the clip and lack of wind, and as a result vulnerable to predators because they can't fly like a normal bird. Just teaching them or allowing them to learn valuable flight skills while their fledging in their first year could save their life one day. Finally be wary of scams. There are several. Best way to avoid scams is ask around and find a breeder or reputable store several people have acquired their birds from. Again ask to see the bird and parents either via video call or in person. And by video call I don't mean cute videos sent on messenger, I mean an actual video call where you can see the baby live.

@@PionusTales Thank you so much for the detailed info. So similar to looking into any animal, but a bird would be new for me. I'm doing as much research as possible before making this commitment because I know it's a long term relationship and not to be taken lightly. So for now I'm enjoying vids and insight like yours to help me understand as much as possible before making the plunge. Thanks again for taking the time in writing such a nice detailed reply. Send all your small feather friends my best.

@@michaelleblanc450 I can't express how happy and grateful I am that anyone puts in their time and effort to do the research before deciding whether to make the commitment 🙌 not enough people do and I'm so glad you are 💕🥰