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Aw, thank you so much for sharing, that is so sweet <3 I also love that his name is Birdie.

@@stellaandcharlie Birdie would not have been a name we would have chosen, but the Rescue organization requires that we agree to keep his name in order to adopt. They believe that it eases the bird into its new environment if he is referred to his existing name. Birdie was 13 years old at the time and ended up at the rescue because his previous owner passed away. One of the things he likes to say is, "hey, Birdie, Birdie."

Hi Jay! I must be honest and say that I actually don't remember exactly how long it took for Charlie to warm up to me, but despite being hand raised I do remember her not being all over me instantly. It seemes like you are doing a really good job and I love that you have already transitioned his diet and is focused on training <3 It's totally normal for them to be a bit cagebound in the beginning, since that is their safe space, but I think my best tip would be to try and interact with him in enviorements where the cage isnt present. You mention he dosen't want to touch your hands, but does that include step up? If so, I would continue with target training at his pace until he is more comfortable with you and your hands to the point where he will step up and dosent show big signs of uncomfortableness. Once he does that, try and "get him out if the house", since this will remove the cage as his safe space and instead he will lean to you as the familiar aswell as slowly be desensitized to other soroundings. Take it slow hoeever! The first times they aren't at the cage and taken somewhere new is gonna be a lot for them, but the more times it's introduced and the longer they are away the more use to it they will get - It's just very important that they can be handled before you start with this training, so focus on step up and hand traning the way you are doing until that is :D I do have an instagram, but since there is like 1 or 2 pictures I'm planing on maing a fresh one and will let you guys know when that is <3

@@stellaandcharlie Great thanks for the advice! I’m just glad he’s eating well and playing with toys instead of sitting on one perch eating seeds at the bird store. Next step is step up and hopefully with that I can get him comfortable enough to come out. I bought this huge Java tree for him to chill on but he doesn’t even come out of the cage haha

Thank you so much for the kind words <3 I didn't get notified so apologize for the semi late answer - I stop taking Charlie out when we get to around 10 degrees celcius, which would be around september/october, due to the exact reason you mention :) I still do bring her places where I will be inside, so family and freind visits, but there she is just transportet from the car and inside via her backpack so I'm not too worried about the cold. This way we can also still train being different places and meeting new people without being outside, and I'm so glad that the people in my family and friendgroup are ok with Charlie joining from time to time :D Then when we get to spring (often april/may) I can once again get her outside. I really hope that aswered the question, and thank you once again <3

@@stellaandcharlie Thank you so much for your detailed response! A parrot backpack sounds like a great idea, especially to safely transport her during the colder months. Do you think it’s a good idea to already start taking her to visit other people, even though she’s not tame enough to step up yet? Since she’s still not very tame, we wouldn’t be able to let her out of the backpack or transport cage when visiting others. I’d love to hear your advice! (:

No problem! I would maybe wait until you are surtain you can handle her, so that it's easier and comfortable for her to be handled at different locations and so that you can always retrieve her if needed :) So I would continue with that trainng while slowly introducing backpacks and travel cages via target traning - Then when she is comfortable you can move on to the next step which could be outside or at another persons place :D

@@stellaandcharlie That sounds like a great approach, and I’ll wait until I’m more confident handling her. I’ll also continue working on the target training and slowly get her used to the travel options. I really appreciate your help, thanks again! 😊

Aw that's so cute! I love that you take them with you in the backpack <3 I would LOVE working more with behavior an animal training, so I plan on making my bachelors project in that alley :)

Thank you si much, it means a lot :D

I'm glad! That's just how I wanted it to land thank you so so much :D

So happy you enjoyed it, the hygge is on another level, it was so fun :D Totally get the space and money problem, but so excited on your behalf for when it's possible and the species you mention are all SO beautiful <3

I'll just add an exstra yeah for ya

Aw thanks! I'm glad you like them and look forward to making it :D

Aw so glad to hear you found our what he prefers! I was wondering if I should have mentioned cockatiels since they get them a lot from what I hear (I just see one in your pic). But I'm so glad it seems to also have a positive effect on them in some cases :D

Wow I learned a new word today! Thank you so incredibly much, this is why I love making them <3

Aw thank you so much! And of course here it is from the German Amazon: www.amazon.de/-/en/Montana-Transport-Parakeets-Parrots-Antique/dp/B005WII7PU

@@stellaandcharlie Thanks for the link ! Is 9 kilos a bit too heavy to walk around with it or would you say it's not too tiring ?

@@vuri3798 It is the only downside to it... I'm not a big person, so it can get pretty unhandy, which is why I only use it for longer visits and then transport Charlie in the backpack - The cage is just in the car 24/7 and then when we go somewhere I take it out and inside. So a bit unhandy, but the weight isn't too bad if you aren't walking with it for too long, so it would be more of a vacation cage solution than a "travel travel" cage :)

@@stellaandcharlie I see, it's a bit of a one trick poney then, I hoped that it would be versatile enough so I wouldn't have to grab a backpack (I've read reviews saying some of them smelled weird so people didn't feel confident to put their birds inside), but I might have to look more into it

Try and do that! A backpack is great for "going on a walk" without a harness, wheres the montana cage is good for traveling in the sense of transporting your bird and having a "travel cage" - I've also used it for picnics having Charlie in the cage beside me, but would never bring it for a long walk... So I totally get if it dosen't fit what you want to use it for. It does wonders in the cases where it can be used, but have the limited use in terms of long walks :)

Hi Void! I totally get the dilemma, cause I've been there myself.... I can't say I have experience with Conures, but I'll gladly share why I ended up choosing Pi's and the differences I know of. So based on what you write, I actually think it comes down to what you condition the bird too (wether it's a conure or pionus), since its all in the routines. Training and desensitizing to a routine where you can leave for those hours aswell as the attention you can provide. I will say however than while a lot can be trained the "stereo types" can be used as a guide to what will be easier for the bird to adapt too. For example the Pi might have an easier time entertaining itself, while conures (while still trainable to tolorate it more) usually require more of your attention. As for what is the "species norm" in those two species I have a list of what my impression is: - Pi are more chill, while Conure are more energetic - Conure are more outgoing, where Pi's are more reserved - Conure wants to be involved more, where Pi's dont mind having alone time - Conure are more playfull, Pi's would rather chill - Conure are more cuddly, while Pi's arent as touchy feely So it depends on what you want in a bird - A playfull snuggle buddy (then I would go conure), or a chill "just following along" companion (then Pi's might be better). But again, the indivual and the routines you give them have more to say in my opinion. Noice wise, I've heard "quiet" conures and loud Pi's and vers visa, so thats a difficult one... My next video is on routines, and exactly what you can do to make life "easier" owning bird, so you can maybe get some more questions answered there aswell. I hope that helped, else feel free to ask away :D

You're very much welcome! I'm glad you could use the info :D

Thank you Ashley! I'm also glad I gave it chance, and thank you so much for the advice on the way :) I can totally see what you mean with Quaffle, though now I kind of see as the big sister that has to pretend she dosen't like the little one, yet she would miss Lyra if she wasn't there ;) Its comfording reading Charlies bodylanguage and seeing that she is really content and that's both in regards to hormones and overall her being on her own.

@stellaandcharlie that's exactly quaffle to a T right now 🤣 and Lyra is similar to Abba in the sense that she's intrigued by other birds. Typical little sister trying to impress big sister. If she's more than content, and you're happy with how she is, that's all that matters. Like I said if you were able to give it 6 months then yeah, it most likely would of worked out. But as you say it's a lot of extra time for you to put in all that extra effort. And that's so important for people considering a 2nd bird or a rehome or rescue as they may need a lot of work. So this video is great for people to consider what they're getting in for. Lyra used to be soooo quiet, and now she's the noisiest of the 2 😒

Thank you, that means a lot :D I'm so glad you took it as that, and not me discouraging the idea of a second bird. I LOVE that you are considering a friend for your WC, if it comes to it, then I wish the best of luck :)

Hej Alex! Du må undskylde det sene svar, men jeg kan se du har fået hjælp inde på en af grupperne, og jeg kender kun én som jeg ved du er blevet anbefalet/har fået viden om, så held og lykke med søgningen :D

Thank yooou Ashley❤️ I would imagine it being very much the same in the UK, the animal welfare laws also seme very much alike, but it's good to know others use the "better" method (imo at least) :)

Danke sehr :D

@@stellaandcharlie hope u are fine.

Thank you so much! And what a great question, I completely forgot to mention that part: Because the school is brand new and we are so few people, they aren't actually going to acknowledge the credit and let me pass classes, even though I passed in Copenhagen. I think it's to ensure that I learn everything they want me to know for their future classes and since they don't have much experience with transferring students they'd rather be absolutely sure that I don't fall behind, aswell as hang out with my classmates, so I really don't mind :D

Hehe, I'll keep it in mind, I'm afraid we butcher a lot of Spanish words here lol

Me too! And thank you so so much :D

Thank you so much! I'm beyond happy aswell :D

THAAAAANKS ASHLEY!! I can't wait to get started and improve my knowledge❤️

Mange tusind tak Jesper! Det bliver MEGA spændende :)

Thank you so much May! And for sticking around for so long :D

THANK UUUU SIS!! <3

Hiiiii! Sorry for the late answer, but I'll be glad to give my input :D Birds will generally have two to three hormonal periods a year mostly spanning through the spring and summer time and this is every single year from they are around 2-4 years old (depending on the individual). Hormonal behavior will almost always include some more aggressive or teritorial behavior, because the birds are wiered to build and protect a nest area. Pionus are thankfully more easy to read in regards to body language, so knowing when it's hormone season and really paying attention to their body language is the key to know when they are on edge or nesty and avoid a bite (By just leaving them alone). I have been bit by Charlie with no warnings however, so it is defffinatly possible and can hurt a lot. In regards to gender, I actually was looking to get a male to not worry about my bird being egg-bound (trying to lay an egg and not being able too). Now this is really just generally what I hear, but take it with a grain of salt as all birds are indivuals and their personality, training and bond has a lot to say, BUT, males do tend to be more vocal than females, aswell as displaying more aggressive behavior during hormone season in contrast to females that will usually be more nesty and territoral (and agrressive for that reason). Other than that I really don't think there is much of a difference, so I would go more for personality of the individual. Charlie was super outgoing and curious as a baby, which is why I chose her, and she has really been a joy, with egg laying and nesting never being a problem :) I hope that helped, and I'm so glad to read that you are doing reseach, let me know if you have any other questions :D

@stellaandcharlie Hi Stella! Thank you so very much for replying to my questions. You are so sweet and I enjoy your videos with Charlie. I wish you both a wonderful peaceful adventure! I appreciate you so much for taking the time to answer my questions. Hugs to you and Charlie! 🤗🤗🤗

@@MovingFelix-bs2bm hmm I don't know of anyone sadly, only that the breeder I got Charlie from sold his pairs to someone in Sweden. It's an old website, but here is where I found mine: Pionus.dk As mentioned he doesn't breed anymore, but you could try and contact the Swedish one in there :) GL!

@@stellaandcharlie Thank you so much😊