I have a Meyer's parrot who's turning 17 on Tuesday. I've had her since she was nine weeks old, and just as cute as these. She hates other birds though - only likes people. She's like a grumpy old cat on steroids, but always wants to be where I am.
One year late, but from what I’ve learned from my two Meyers us that unless they are born together or mating Meyers parrots are actually very hostile towards other birds. In the wild they are very solitary and it’s rare to find more than one at a time. I originally didn’t know this when I adopted my second Meyers when she was only two weeks old as a potential friend for my first. Only when they didn’t get along after some weeks did I do some research and found out they pretty much hate each other unless they are family or mating. Really bummed me out because I was hoping for them to be friends. Some extra hostility might have been due to age difference though, as Oscar is 31 and Lara is as of now 6 years old. They can tolerate each other and talk back and forth most days, but for some reason I can’t have them together unless one is on my leg and the other is on my shoulder. Any closer and they fight :/
Lol I'm bird sitting a Meyers parrot right now who is 26. Her owner said essentially the same thing as you did: her Meyers hates other birds, too. However, her bird mostly stays around her during out of cage time and doesn't bother her 2 other birds (a cockatiel and an Indian Ringneck). I have a couple of birds whom I've had to train NOT to aggressively go after other birds. I still keep a close eye on them while they are out, but for the most part, they are very good. BTW, I have a green cheek conure named Jade whom I've had since he was weaned: about 8 weeks old. And I have a cockatoo, Ruby, whom I have had since she was 18 months old. She's 27 now. Jade's had some health issues within the past year. Otherwise he's been really healthy. Ruby has arthritis, sadly, but I believe it's genetic. One of her feet has always been misshapen, and I didn't know it was arthritis until recently. 😢 She's very healthy otherwise. It's fun growing old with your birds, isn't it? You can kind of relate to what they may be feeling and develop more empathy as you both grow older. My Ruby is SO much like me except in bird form. Lol I've had birds pretty much all my life and have learned that regardless of their personalities (affectionate or grumpy), you have to learn to love them no matter what. Kind of like human children. Ha ha!
I have a green cheek conure named Jade. 🙂 I have a Rose Breasted Cockatoo named Ruby and a bird named Opal. I name my birds after jewels and prescious gemstones because for me, they ARE my treasures. In fact, my first bird I had as a young adult was a cockatiel whom I'd named Treasure. I watched your video hoping to hear the Meyers parrot's normal, everyday sound. Your babies were quiet! I am taking care of three extra birds (as in addition to my own) for a week for a friend who went on vacation. One of her birds is a Meyers parrot. She adopted her last year. Her bird, Cuddles, is 26. Cuddles sounds EXACTLY like her young cockatiel, Sammy. She makes a high pitched squeak sound and a clicking sound in addition to the cockatiel sound. Did your Meyers parrots sound like cockatiels as well? I have to wonder if Cuddles is simply mimicking Sammy's sound while adding her own squeaks and clicks to it. It's nearly impossible to find information about Meyers parrots online. However, I did read that Meyers parrots are great mimics.
What is your experience working with older Meyer parrots? I hear they can be quite aggressive after a few years of owning them. I am seriously considering getting one but I am honestly a little intimidated by them. I’ve only ever owned quaker parrots my whole life and feel like I have pretty good bird experience. I am planning to get a female Myers and was attracted to their rather mellow and even tempered qualities but I do know that each bird will be different. Any sort of tips or experience would be super helpful thank you so much
Chiming in here. First of all, if you believe you may be intimidated by a Meyers parrot (or any type of parrot for that matter), I wouldn't recommend getting one at all. The reason is they readily pick up on your feelings and react to them. If you are nervous, they become nervous. Birds bite other birds to warn them of whatever they perceive as a threat. If you are nervous, and they pick up on it, they will likely bite you to warn you to "get away from the danger." So, you have to prepare yourself to receive a bite and not react to the bite other than setting the bird down and saying, calmly, "no bite!". That being said, if you have the rare opportunity to get a Meyers parrot, I can share a little experience. I'm taking care of a 26 year old female who is beautiful and sweet! She has bitten me a couple of times. It honestly didn't hurt me, but I'm used to getting bitten by others who literally draw blood. The Meyers parrot didn't. I've only been watching her for 2 days (for a friend on vacay), and she's already voluntarily flown to me and has asked for "loves" (aka "scritches"). She's only mildly tame. She doesn't know the command "in cage," and has to be bribed back to her cage with treats. That didn't work for me, so I actually had to cover her wings after she stepped up (thankfully she knows that command). She was NOT happy with that and bit me a couple of times as a result. I didn't react to any of her bites one way or another because it's a new environment, she's not used to me, and she doesn't know how to act yet. Anyway, it's a long reply, but I have to share because I feel so badly for birds who are adopted by owners who have expectations that the bird doesn't meet due to no fault of its own. Then, the bird ends up in a rescue, which is extremely heartbreaking because they bond with their owners, love them, and are very grief stricken when they lose the owners. That grief can turn into mistrust for the next owner leading to aggressive behavior (testing the owner) before finally bonding with the new person. Then if THAT person ends up not keeping them, the cycle repeats - only worse. It takes a huge emotional toll on the bird. Obviously there are some situations where people can't keep their birds (like being too sick to care for them or whatever). But there are way too many birds in shelters simply because they didn't talk, or because they kept biting their owners, or whatever.
I forgot to add that I currently have 2 cockatoos, a cockatiel, 2 green cheek conures, a budgie and a dove. I've had many birds for many years (since I was 5 years old). I re-read your OC and missed the part about you having a quaker parrot. So, my response was probably "preaching to the choir". Lol I haven't ever had a quaker parrot but always wanted one (among about a dozen or so other types of birds). Lol A quaker is somewhat larger than a Meyers parrot. Assuming you have experienced bites from your quaker, you know what to expect if/when you get another bird. And, you probably already know how easily birds pick up on, and react to, your own emotions. I'm leaving my original response because it's more generic and applies to anyone nervous about getting a new parrot who may not have similar experience like you.
Yes, they are very quiet. More quiet than other parrot species. BUT, they do randomly make a high pitched screech. It's not all that loud, and some people can get used to it. They also make a clicking sound once in awhile.
Please consider adopting from a sanctuary before buying from a breeder. Thousands of parrots are available because most people have trouble looking after such complex animals and end up surrendering them.
I have one of these birds and she is the queen of the house.
JADE,KIWI and baby are gorgeous birds
I have a Meyer's parrot who's turning 17 on Tuesday. I've had her since she was nine weeks old, and just as cute as these. She hates other birds though - only likes people. She's like a grumpy old cat on steroids, but always wants to be where I am.
One year late, but from what I’ve learned from my two Meyers us that unless they are born together or mating Meyers parrots are actually very hostile towards other birds. In the wild they are very solitary and it’s rare to find more than one at a time. I originally didn’t know this when I adopted my second Meyers when she was only two weeks old as a potential friend for my first. Only when they didn’t get along after some weeks did I do some research and found out they pretty much hate each other unless they are family or mating. Really bummed me out because I was hoping for them to be friends. Some extra hostility might have been due to age difference though, as Oscar is 31 and Lara is as of now 6 years old.
They can tolerate each other and talk back and forth most days, but for some reason I can’t have them together unless one is on my leg and the other is on my shoulder. Any closer and they fight :/
Lol I'm bird sitting a Meyers parrot right now who is 26. Her owner said essentially the same thing as you did: her Meyers hates other birds, too. However, her bird mostly stays around her during out of cage time and doesn't bother her 2 other birds (a cockatiel and an Indian Ringneck). I have a couple of birds whom I've had to train NOT to aggressively go after other birds. I still keep a close eye on them while they are out, but for the most part, they are very good.
BTW, I have a green cheek conure named Jade whom I've had since he was weaned: about 8 weeks old. And I have a cockatoo, Ruby, whom I have had since she was 18 months old. She's 27 now.
Jade's had some health issues within the past year. Otherwise he's been really healthy. Ruby has arthritis, sadly, but I believe it's genetic. One of her feet has always been misshapen, and I didn't know it was arthritis until recently. 😢 She's very healthy otherwise.
It's fun growing old with your birds, isn't it? You can kind of relate to what they may be feeling and develop more empathy as you both grow older. My Ruby is SO much like me except in bird form. Lol I've had birds pretty much all my life and have learned that regardless of their personalities (affectionate or grumpy), you have to learn to love them no matter what. Kind of like human children. Ha ha!
I'm getting one of these in two weeks!
How are the two of you doing? 😊🦜
Update?
Wow! They are extremely rare! Hard to find in the pet market.
Your Myers parrots are adorable.
Jade has silly White spikes on the top of her head! Will those feathers fall off like fledgling fluff? So cute, 3 sisters!
Rita, how are you doing? Your gorgeous birds look quite relaxed.
I have a green cheek conure named Jade. 🙂 I have a Rose Breasted Cockatoo named Ruby and a bird named Opal. I name my birds after jewels and prescious gemstones because for me, they ARE my treasures. In fact, my first bird I had as a young adult was a cockatiel whom I'd named Treasure.
I watched your video hoping to hear the Meyers parrot's normal, everyday sound. Your babies were quiet!
I am taking care of three extra birds (as in addition to my own) for a week for a friend who went on vacation. One of her birds is a Meyers parrot. She adopted her last year. Her bird, Cuddles, is 26. Cuddles sounds EXACTLY like her young cockatiel, Sammy. She makes a high pitched squeak sound and a clicking sound in addition to the cockatiel sound.
Did your Meyers parrots sound like cockatiels as well? I have to wonder if Cuddles is simply mimicking Sammy's sound while adding her own squeaks and clicks to it. It's nearly impossible to find information about Meyers parrots online. However, I did read that Meyers parrots are great mimics.
well kiwi at least you didn't poop on the pellets this time
Lovely
What is your experience working with older Meyer parrots? I hear they can be quite aggressive after a few years of owning them. I am seriously considering getting one but I am honestly a little intimidated by them. I’ve only ever owned quaker parrots my whole life and feel like I have pretty good bird experience. I am planning to get a female Myers and was attracted to their rather mellow and even tempered qualities but I do know that each bird will be different. Any sort of tips or experience would be super helpful thank you so much
Chiming in here. First of all, if you believe you may be intimidated by a Meyers parrot (or any type of parrot for that matter), I wouldn't recommend getting one at all. The reason is they readily pick up on your feelings and react to them. If you are nervous, they become nervous. Birds bite other birds to warn them of whatever they perceive as a threat. If you are nervous, and they pick up on it, they will likely bite you to warn you to "get away from the danger." So, you have to prepare yourself to receive a bite and not react to the bite other than setting the bird down and saying, calmly, "no bite!".
That being said, if you have the rare opportunity to get a Meyers parrot, I can share a little experience. I'm taking care of a 26 year old female who is beautiful and sweet! She has bitten me a couple of times. It honestly didn't hurt me, but I'm used to getting bitten by others who literally draw blood. The Meyers parrot didn't.
I've only been watching her for 2 days (for a friend on vacay), and she's already voluntarily flown to me and has asked for "loves" (aka "scritches").
She's only mildly tame. She doesn't know the command "in cage," and has to be bribed back to her cage with treats. That didn't work for me, so I actually had to cover her wings after she stepped up (thankfully she knows that command). She was NOT happy with that and bit me a couple of times as a result. I didn't react to any of her bites one way or another because it's a new environment, she's not used to me, and she doesn't know how to act yet.
Anyway, it's a long reply, but I have to share because I feel so badly for birds who are adopted by owners who have expectations that the bird doesn't meet due to no fault of its own. Then, the bird ends up in a rescue, which is extremely heartbreaking because they bond with their owners, love them, and are very grief stricken when they lose the owners. That grief can turn into mistrust for the next owner leading to aggressive behavior (testing the owner) before finally bonding with the new person. Then if THAT person ends up not keeping them, the cycle repeats - only worse. It takes a huge emotional toll on the bird.
Obviously there are some situations where people can't keep their birds (like being too sick to care for them or whatever). But there are way too many birds in shelters simply because they didn't talk, or because they kept biting their owners, or whatever.
I forgot to add that I currently have 2 cockatoos, a cockatiel, 2 green cheek conures, a budgie and a dove. I've had many birds for many years (since I was 5 years old).
I re-read your OC and missed the part about you having a quaker parrot. So, my response was probably "preaching to the choir". Lol I haven't ever had a quaker parrot but always wanted one (among about a dozen or so other types of birds). Lol
A quaker is somewhat larger than a Meyers parrot. Assuming you have experienced bites from your quaker, you know what to expect if/when you get another bird. And, you probably already know how easily birds pick up on, and react to, your own emotions.
I'm leaving my original response because it's more generic and applies to anyone nervous about getting a new parrot who may not have similar experience like you.
I currently have kiwi
Is he a nice bird?
her and yes shes very sweet
how can you tell the males from the females? They are so cute!
The pelvic bone will be alot wider for the passing of a egg. Its easy to feel if its a male or female
@@doreenbond2720 Really? All I've heard you can do is a DNA-test.
You can't. You have to get them DNA tested. It can be done at a vet's office. They just take a little blood and send it in.
can you have sun conures?
How did you know their gender.. DNA test ?
Yes. DNA
How much sound to they make?
mine likes to sing and make noises, but he also makes this really awful loud screech sometimes
They are mostly quiet but they can make noise when necessary
Yes, they are very quiet. More quiet than other parrot species. BUT, they do randomly make a high pitched screech. It's not all that loud, and some people can get used to it. They also make a clicking sound once in awhile.
Please consider adopting from a sanctuary before buying from a breeder. Thousands of parrots are available because most people have trouble looking after such complex animals and end up surrendering them.
I agree 💯%