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  • @zainali8979
    @zainali8979 5 лет назад +233

    Happy Tails: most popular pets in the United States
    Budgies: *am I a joke to you*

    • @HappyTailsAnimals
      @HappyTailsAnimals  5 лет назад +31

      I thought the same thing when I did my research

    • @frankr649
      @frankr649 4 года назад +1

      Who Is Budgies ?

    • @robinbennett6719
      @robinbennett6719 4 года назад +11

      @@frankr649 Budgies (budgerigars) are a very popular type of small parrot

    • @Sabuda80
      @Sabuda80 4 года назад +4

      yes. Yes you are budgies Yeet dat outta here

    • @Sabuda80
      @Sabuda80 4 года назад +3

      @@frankr649 Small parakeets Basically

  • @zenfowler2511
    @zenfowler2511 5 лет назад +110

    Fun Fact:Cockatiels are baby chickens who went through their mom's make-up draw without asking.

    • @pennyfreeman731
      @pennyfreeman731 4 года назад +2

      Zen Fowler I’ve heard this comment somewhere else 🧐🤔

    • @animeamelie6600
      @animeamelie6600 4 года назад +1

      Literally just saw this same comment on the last cockatiel video I came from.

  • @jocy_lamb2795
    @jocy_lamb2795 5 лет назад +132

    This is how I convinced my mom to get a cockatiel
    This video

  • @HappyTailsAnimals
    @HappyTailsAnimals  7 лет назад +242

    My hair: I realize people are going to be confused. I did dye my hair pink, it's still pink. But I recorded several videos before dying my hair so you will be seeing different hair color for a few weeks. Hope that makes sense lol

    • @THEE.apples
      @THEE.apples 7 лет назад +2

      Happy Tails Can you do another truth about parrots video? Because I can't find it.

    • @lucasbisda
      @lucasbisda 7 лет назад +3

      Happy Tails can you please make more care video for parakeet because I'm thinking about getting a parakeet for a first time bird I'm not really sure what foods are safe and unsafe and can you do a parakeet cage tour

    • @lilylyons6135
      @lilylyons6135 7 лет назад +2

      Happy Tails I was thinking about getting 2 Guinea pigs and I was wondering if you could make a video if 2 males or 2 females would be better together and what their daily food should be and good treats for them as what kind of bedding I should use and how often I should clean the cage etc. this would make my day if you did this!! And I love your videos!!

    • @THEE.apples
      @THEE.apples 7 лет назад +2

      panda bear She has a bird playlist. Watch it its very helpful.

    • @THEE.apples
      @THEE.apples 7 лет назад +2

      LaLa Lily Have you watched her guinea pig care video? If you haven't seen it yet, watch it. There's a lot of videos on guinea pigs diet, care, cage maintenance, and toys. Research and you'll find alot of answers to your questions.
      Get 2 females. Males have been known to fight once and a while.

  • @alliethe_flash4167
    @alliethe_flash4167 4 года назад +37

    I just imagine your bird sitting on your shoulder like.
    “Mom who are you talking too????”

  • @JayJay-xv3lp
    @JayJay-xv3lp 5 лет назад +230

    Cockatiels Make Dust.
    Dogs and Cats bring fur.
    Which is worse?

  • @furrypawsss
    @furrypawsss 6 лет назад +71

    My bird hates having another bird around since his a very... I don’t know how to explain it but likes to be king in the house 😂 so it’s just me giving him love makes him really happy and his very healthy atm

    • @evasmojang
      @evasmojang 4 года назад +7

      lol my cat is the same way she is such a pRiNcESs and she hates the other cat lol

    • @karengrey5203
      @karengrey5203 4 года назад +2

      How big should the cage be if you're getting two cockatiels

    • @karengrey5203
      @karengrey5203 4 года назад +3

      If there is a gray and white one does it have to be the same gray and white one or can it be different colors than the other in the same cage

    • @karengrey5203
      @karengrey5203 4 года назад +1

      I might get 2 cockatiels so it'd be 250 plus tax for the bird parts for the actual things wouldn't be about for $120 plus tax and all the things for the bird and the bird would be 420 dollars plus taxs

    • @karengrey5203
      @karengrey5203 4 года назад +1

      Can you do a video on what to name your cockatiel that is gray and white

  • @taylormarchant7770
    @taylormarchant7770 7 лет назад +149

    You should do a draw my life or how you got SO connected with animals!

  • @wildlife4ever890
    @wildlife4ever890 7 лет назад +69

    What a coincidence.... I was planning on getting two cockatiels very soon. I already have the flight cage, filled with toys and perches. All I need now is the birds! 😁 I've had birds for many of years now, so I know what to expect. So birds are quite familiar to me. Thank you for the wonderful video and awesome information!!!

    • @EmcYt-mo5ut
      @EmcYt-mo5ut 3 года назад

      Wildlife 4 Ever how are they?

  • @yongkaochen7174
    @yongkaochen7174 6 лет назад +61

    Wait, wut about bites?
    My Bird: Nips my ear
    Ow!

    • @dominikasinica4171
      @dominikasinica4171 4 года назад

      My friends cockatiel was so scared of people from the store they bought them at it bit off her dad's finger

    • @dominikasinica4171
      @dominikasinica4171 4 года назад

      Not fully but the tip whilst he was sleeping

    • @pug6871
      @pug6871 4 года назад +1

      @Mr Penguin you mean nibbling? Biting isn't a sign of affection, the opposite really.

  • @greatyarmouth2011
    @greatyarmouth2011 7 лет назад +171

    I wish I'd of seen this video years ago! we've had a family cockatiel male that recently passed away at 23 years old (7 years older than me)! He was on his own that whole time😢

    • @seahorse2913
      @seahorse2913 7 лет назад +2

      Really ??

    • @greatyarmouth2011
      @greatyarmouth2011 7 лет назад +3

      Sea Horse why the really?

    • @jaxxis8662
      @jaxxis8662 6 лет назад +7

      Phoebe Tucker Many birds left alone will get dpressed and die early.

    • @greatyarmouth2011
      @greatyarmouth2011 6 лет назад +23

      Jaxxis ! Yes I know. He was with other cockatiels and aviary birds at at younger age but 23 isn't young for a cockatiel to die

    • @jaxxis8662
      @jaxxis8662 6 лет назад +5

      Phoebe Tucker oh i know he lived quite long! So he was probally cared for physicalky but may have desired more socilazation. I hope you buy a new cockateil soon! If you socilize with them they are lovely animals

  • @breannemclean6647
    @breannemclean6647 7 лет назад +51

    This video came out at the most amazing time!! I'm going to get my cockatiel tomorrow!!!!!

    • @ivicviolentfanboy5770
      @ivicviolentfanboy5770 7 лет назад +4

      Same i get mine on monday though

    • @artgeek3697
      @artgeek3697 6 лет назад

      Did you get one or two and also if you got one how is it doing?

    • @londongoings3215
      @londongoings3215 6 лет назад

      Hey I'm thinking about getting one where should I buy one

    • @vampirexion
      @vampirexion 6 лет назад

      Eeee me too!

  • @cockatiels4life985
    @cockatiels4life985 7 лет назад +25

    Tiels are wonderful they have such amazing personalities

  • @drkroeze
    @drkroeze 7 лет назад +45

    can you make a video on what to do when you first bring them home plz?

    • @fatimaharajli2812
      @fatimaharajli2812 6 лет назад +8

      Brandi Kroeze I can answer your question for you. When you first bring your cockatiel home make sure the cage is already set up and has food and water bowls and perches next if your cockatiel isnt hand fed or wasn't tamed I recommend leaving them in their cage for a couple of days and let them get used to their surrondings then start to interact with the bird and slowly start training it.

  • @shruthim4523
    @shruthim4523 4 года назад +2

    I asked my parents after watching this video and doing about maybe a 1-2 weeks of deep research. I’ve heard of people not knowing what they’re getting into and I wanted to be prepared. After showing my research and some of this video, and after a week of talking, I’m getting a cockatiel! Thank you so much 😊

  • @justinhamby3593
    @justinhamby3593 5 лет назад +5

    I got 3 albino cockateil's very expensive due to the rarity but gorgeous birds. Listening to them Whistle and talk is amazing. Very smart birds.

  • @HappyTailsAnimals
    @HappyTailsAnimals  7 лет назад +29

    Parrot diet ruclips.net/video/w6xam7kQDRc/видео.html
    Icards will be added soon

  • @hamstershouse2889
    @hamstershouse2889 6 лет назад +13

    I’m getting one tomorrow at the flea market and the lady hand tamed him

  • @jacobjermoranta6079
    @jacobjermoranta6079 5 лет назад

    I have read about cockatiels in almost a half year now and im gonna get one this month happy tails please give me a heart

  • @camillakirkmand1977
    @camillakirkmand1977 4 года назад +4

    I’m getting a cockatiel in January next year as a Christmas gift 😍 it’s from a really good breeder and the bird will be tame when I get it I’m some excited

  • @kayleemccracken7776
    @kayleemccracken7776 7 лет назад +43

    My cockatiel has a budgie friend .is that good enough?

    • @HappyTailsAnimals
      @HappyTailsAnimals  7 лет назад +10

      +Kaylee McDonald's in some cases that does work

    • @rodneysworld8328
      @rodneysworld8328 5 лет назад +5

      If I get one I might get a love bird one. Becuase I have this thing called school. Would that work?

    • @bigsky445
      @bigsky445 5 лет назад

      @@rodneysworld8328 if you are still in school, you should probably wait before you commit your life to a bird. My tiels are out of cage 12-14hrs a day. I waited until I was 27 before I knew I could give a bird a forever home

    • @rodneysworld8328
      @rodneysworld8328 5 лет назад

      The BigSky Family Vlogs that’s so cool. I got a 19 year old from a shelter. Since the possibly life exspectancy is 30 yrs. I have two parents that are willing to take care of him when I go to collage.
      He also doesn’t like to be out of his cage 24/7. He often attacks me whenever I am asking him to step up on my hand to go inside of his cage. And he was is at least 4 homes before we saw him at a shelter. So the time felt right considering that he had been at the shelter for just a few days.

    • @mrpotatohead1251
      @mrpotatohead1251 4 года назад +4

      Rodney’s World you are talking about african love bird right? Thats not a good idea cause their a very aggressive birds and might kill your cockatiel.
      My african love bird rip the toe of one of my budgie and bullied my cockatiel.

  • @joyelizabeth7718
    @joyelizabeth7718 7 лет назад +1

    I love this video! It was really helpful, cause just yesterday I was looking up how to care for cockatiels, but nothing gave me important information like this video. Thanks so much for this awesome vid!

  • @anjuanyourhero694
    @anjuanyourhero694 7 лет назад

    thank you for giving me and my lady something to watch over diner all the time, we really appreciate it, keep uploading new content. love it

  • @t.1674
    @t.1674 7 лет назад +21

    After a year, i got my forst cockatiel a friend. He wasn't binding with me, and did not enjoy time with me. Now, ive made toys, bought toys and hung up toilet paper rolls. The new cockatiel plays with everything. Shreds everything. My first one however, does absolutely nothing all day :( how can i get him to play? I feel so bad for him.

    • @HappyTailsAnimals
      @HappyTailsAnimals  7 лет назад +6

      +CharlieTiel try different textures. Some like shiny, some like paper, just have to try different things

    • @galacticlavalamp6338
      @galacticlavalamp6338 3 года назад

      How are they doing?

  • @croonch6538
    @croonch6538 5 лет назад +1

    This was so helpful! Thank you!

  • @eem7353
    @eem7353 5 лет назад

    Love your videos, keep up with the great work. 😘😘😁😁

  • @KGisthename
    @KGisthename 6 лет назад

    I love the colors on that one

  • @kiwiboom1557
    @kiwiboom1557 6 лет назад

    My friend has one of these I love it 😻

  • @elainepike7518
    @elainepike7518 7 лет назад

    I'm so happy you made this video! There is an exotic bird store near my house where all of their parrots are out and about around little perches. I went and found the sweetest cockatiel ever! It would always run in front of the rest of the cockatiels to getup to my hand and run to my shoulder. And when I left and came back it got so happy and I wanted the bird so bad but I couldn't. I love the store because all of the birds are so sweet and they let anyone touch them because they are all so sweet. But since they are so sweet it's verrrrrry expensive!!! But the cockatiels were only $80!? I was expecting around $300 . I don't know if I am going to get it though because I am at school all day and I feel like the bird would be so lonely.

  • @ainationaldiscovery
    @ainationaldiscovery 6 лет назад +1

    Omg this is so cute

  • @hangmancrusader6515
    @hangmancrusader6515 6 лет назад

    I have 4 budgies.and i will give all of them to my dad's friend, then we will buy a big cage,food,sticks,toys,then we will buy a cockatiel! And also i can bring back my budgies any day :)

  • @jessicaguilfoyle3879
    @jessicaguilfoyle3879 5 лет назад

    Thanks for this. I recently got 5 cockatiels and i only wanted 2 but the breeder gave me 5 because he had to get rid of them all. Luckily i have a big cage that will suit them until my new avairy is built. They are so beautiful

  • @ashlynmason4234
    @ashlynmason4234 6 лет назад

    I will be getting a cocktiel soon, I love birds so this video will help😊

  • @simplegaming9879
    @simplegaming9879 6 лет назад

    OMG I AM SO EXITED

  • @kyojane9825
    @kyojane9825 6 лет назад +2

    I tried to introduce my cockatiel to a friend but she just wouldnot have it. She was much happier on her own.Her name was Madison, named after the mermaid in the movie Splash

  • @sunshinejanice30
    @sunshinejanice30 6 лет назад

    Thank you for the info. My daughter and i have HORRIBLE allergies so i guess its not the best idea to get one. I appreciate all the truth.

  • @zosiaformella2107
    @zosiaformella2107 7 лет назад

    I had a normal gray cockatiel and he died recently cause if illness. his name was DoDo and was the sweetest bird I ever met. In the mornings he'd wake me up with his wonderful singing and sometimes when I ate he'd sneek some rice or noodles off my plate. He only lived a year but I'm glad he had a good life,and now he's in a better place. He was tame and rubbed his head on your face if you had him on your shoulder. He was a great bird and I'll never forget him.

  • @aniyahill7945
    @aniyahill7945 5 лет назад

    Thanks for the advice

  • @amimi9977
    @amimi9977 6 лет назад +1

    this is very useful, when I move I was planning to have a Cockatiel. oh! also I am your new subscriber :D

  • @joannejohnson9751
    @joannejohnson9751 6 лет назад

    Love your videos and your animals (:

  • @windowsxpuserforever
    @windowsxpuserforever 5 лет назад

    I love you so much 😍😍😍 Ur the cutest girl I've ever seen ❤️❤️❤️

  • @MIKE-hc5lu
    @MIKE-hc5lu 7 лет назад

    I love cockatiels!!!!!

  • @withergaming1186
    @withergaming1186 5 лет назад

    I have a cockatiel! thanks for the tips

  • @Ajaxbeez
    @Ajaxbeez 7 лет назад

    This is so helpful! i really want a cockatiel and im saving up for one for my birthday, and the cages and food and other essentials , and my dad is allergic to dust, so i will try to make sure that my bird tries to stay away from my dad, but not be scared of him!

  • @anjalin2415
    @anjalin2415 4 года назад

    I have a cinnamon and albino cockatiel both males! They both get along well with each other, and they still bond well with me.

  • @angelcarreno6544
    @angelcarreno6544 7 лет назад +9

    You deserve way more subs!!

  • @mangome7605
    @mangome7605 7 лет назад

    Thank you so much for making this video 😂♥️
    Im getting my new cockatiel today and Im excited but nervous at the same time... 😁

  • @delimbiyra680
    @delimbiyra680 6 лет назад

    watching this with my cockatiel Phoenix

  • @emily._.k
    @emily._.k 5 лет назад +20

    I just today asked my mom if I could get a cockatiel bird and she said yes (don't worry she will be helping me care for it and handle it)
    Edit:I am homeschooled so I will be spending lots of time with it

    • @robinbennett6719
      @robinbennett6719 4 года назад +2

      Homeschooling is awesome. I have way more time to spend caring for my animals

    • @bongzilla7770
      @bongzilla7770 4 года назад +1

      I’m homeschooled too and looking into getting a cockatiel

    • @robinbennett6719
      @robinbennett6719 4 года назад

      @@bongzilla7770 I'm pet sitting two. They're great birds. Hope you find a lovely one

  • @lilithgallo7568
    @lilithgallo7568 5 лет назад

    I’m getting one tomorrow ❤️

  • @jasmanlimbu8644
    @jasmanlimbu8644 6 лет назад

    The bird tries to bite her finger😂

  • @crackheadmacy1815
    @crackheadmacy1815 4 года назад +1

    I was listening to this because I am considering getting a cockatiel but I need to do a lot of research first and my budgies went absolutely nuts because they couldn’t find the other birds making the noise 😂😂

  • @cfit22
    @cfit22 6 лет назад

    Hey. So if I have another bird in the same room as my teil would that be okay with me being out of the house for work sometimes? Thanks.

  • @brichardsfourty
    @brichardsfourty 6 лет назад

    I love Cockatiels I have me a couple of Cockatiels they are the best birds to Own. As pets I love Cockatiels

  • @deadperson4612
    @deadperson4612 5 лет назад +3

    I was wondering if you can make a video of how to make time go faster if your getting a bird

  • @scarletweaver1221
    @scarletweaver1221 5 лет назад +1

    I live in a desert, I’m used to dust and dirt 😂😂😂

  • @jackielopez783
    @jackielopez783 4 года назад

    Hey! This is great! Lately my mum found a cockatiel in our tree, she grabbed it and it let her, it’s very tame, nice, kinda snappy, young and probably female. If the owner doesn’t say something on Facebook in a week we can keep her! So yeah. She kind of gets along with my budgie if they aren’t touching.

    • @HappyTailsAnimals
      @HappyTailsAnimals  4 года назад

      Pretty messed up to keep someone's pet. What if it belongs to someone who doesn't have facebook or you just dont see their post?? Post everywhere that you found it. Its heartbreaking to loose a pet. Do the right thing.

  • @erenthebombjaeger
    @erenthebombjaeger 5 лет назад

    I go to a really nice rescue I believe it’s bird farm or something in riverside it’s where the mission inn gets Carmen and Napoleon

  • @bluesparklegirle9669
    @bluesparklegirle9669 7 лет назад +18

    my baby cockatiel who me and my dad were hand feeding just passsed away,i am sad but i kinda new it yesterday he was so sad to look at he woud just drop his head down and fall a sleep and woudent eat,hes poop and pee was green,i new he was sick but coudnt take him to the vet cuz vet in my village dosent even know how to clip nails for any of my animals so i went to sleep in tears and woke up to my dad seying he passed away,i guess he's in better place now

    • @zosiaformella2107
      @zosiaformella2107 7 лет назад +3

      Blue SparkleGirle I know how you feel,my cockatiel,DoDo passed away a few months ago,and it was so hard. I cried all day and the next,and the next. It was really hard for me because he was a friend,a true good friend.

    • @bluesparklegirle9669
      @bluesparklegirle9669 7 лет назад +2

      yes,i'm still cryng my eyes out i miss him so much he was such a nice baby parrot

    • @JackieFuckingChan
      @JackieFuckingChan 6 лет назад

      that's so sad. sorry for your loss. it's a terrible thing to lose someone you love. curious what sorts of pets you have at the moment? also, do you have a snapchat?

    • @mkaiah5114
      @mkaiah5114 6 лет назад

      Me and my dad were hand feeding and raising a baby african grey and he died a few weeks ago. He was the most adorable baby and you would just fall in love with him at first sight. We’re still not sure how he died. We think maybe he was sick or he got too cold. I still think about him every day. I know how you feel. Though i might be getting a cockatiel very soon, it will never replace him or those before him

  • @crunchyslushie2536
    @crunchyslushie2536 6 лет назад

    Thank you!

  • @illusion5631
    @illusion5631 7 лет назад

    Keep up the good work 😘😘am going a cockatiel

  • @pikachu6331
    @pikachu6331 5 лет назад +5

    I have a cocktail I only have one but i’m the one who bonds with him should i get a other bird?

    • @sheylaescalante7391
      @sheylaescalante7391 4 года назад +3

      I have one too and i honestly spend all day with them and he is perfectly healthy and active so i honestly say only keep 1 is fine

  • @alaskancharmsco.polymercla2585
    @alaskancharmsco.polymercla2585 5 лет назад

    Recently a bird rescue near me received 300 cockatiels from an owner who suddenly died. My mom and I are thinking of adopting a couple! I’m super excited

  • @Itsgreg0809
    @Itsgreg0809 6 лет назад +3

    My local breeder owns a pet shop it makes life very easy

  • @juliebruns7869
    @juliebruns7869 6 лет назад

    I have really bad allergies, but I was wondering if I could do anything to the cocoteals cage to make it cleaner or something?

  • @daniel0335
    @daniel0335 6 лет назад

    That cage I’m getting bar spacing is 6/8 should it be safe to use

  • @uhavemooface
    @uhavemooface 5 лет назад

    My cockatiel was only 60 dollars from a local store that has been around for over 50 years. The cage was 100 dollars. I feed him seeds and one veggie every day. I am going to give him broccoli tomorrow morning when I clean and change his food and water again. He is not hand fed and he hisses at me but I have only had him for almost five days now. His bedtime is around 6:30 to 7 pm every night and so I have to make sure I can get sleepy by then if not then I will still put his cover over his cage and will sit here until I get sleepy. I am still new to cockatiels but I have done my research. Today we watched pauly the movie together inside the room. He was grinding his beak and felt really relaxed. He didn't like that I was starting to set up the movie with out him around me which is weird because I think he hates my guts right now sense he is still getting use to being around me.

  • @katie1414
    @katie1414 6 лет назад

    I saw a cockatiel for 25 dollars with a free cage on craiglist, so i came to research. Thanks, hopefully i can get the little guy

  • @abigailoberhauser1420
    @abigailoberhauser1420 6 лет назад

    They are Soo soft. I love mine so much. If you take yours out for at least an hour a day, he/she won't need another.

  • @brydenvargas9863
    @brydenvargas9863 6 лет назад

    Even though my cockatiel is handfed and I'm self employed and with her all day, I'm wondering if she might still appreciate another bird companion. I noticed when she sees or hears my other neighbors' cockatiels she seems curious and likes to call back to them. She even chirped to another parrot on XBox Live because the person my brother played against online also had a bird who could be heard through the mic.

  • @lilylyons6135
    @lilylyons6135 7 лет назад +33

    I was thinking about getting 2 Guinea pigs and I was wondering if you could make a video if 2 males or 2 females would be better together and what their daily food should be and good treats for them as what kind of bedding I should use and how often I should clean the cage etc. this would make my day if you did this!! And I love your videos!! Please like so that Megan can see this!

    • @Emilyzary
      @Emilyzary 7 лет назад +1

      LaLa Lily I have guinea pigs and I have two girls. They're super sweet and I got them from two different petstores (I know that's not a good idea) but on the same day almost four years ago. I love them both so much and they're really good pets. I definitely recommend!

    • @lilylyons6135
      @lilylyons6135 7 лет назад

      Emily Zary ok thank you!!!

    • @elainepike7518
      @elainepike7518 7 лет назад +2

      LaLa Lily I have 3 male guinea pigs. I suggest getting a c and c cage. They are only around $100 depending on the cage. I decided to build one myself they are extremely easy to make, for only $20! Guinea pigs NEED a lot of space and make sure they always have hay. I used aspen wood shavings and it came in a huge bag for only $10 and it lasted my huge c and c cage like 10 times before getting a new one. Also, MAKE SURE TO WATCH PETS PALACE PLUS GUINEA PIG VIDEOS! IT INSPIRED ME TO GET MINE AND HERS ARE SO SWEET! THEY ARE IN A HUGE CAGE AND I KNOW EVERYTHING I KNOW BECAUSE OF HER GO SUBSCRIBE!!!

    • @katkaspisakova8113
      @katkaspisakova8113 7 лет назад +1

      LaLa Lily I own 2 males. They are brothers and they do occasionally bicker, but they love each other. These are my first piggies, but from what I've heard, males tend to bond more with the humans, while females tend to be great with any other piggies, but tend to be slightly more shy. Of course it's also up to the personality of the piggies. I got my piggies from a breeder, since the nearest rescue is takes more than 6 hours to get to, but if you do want to get your guineas from a breeder, I would advise you to come and see how the pigs are cared for and if they're healthy, as my boys brought a fungal infection with them. If possible, I would recommend going to a rescue. If you don't have a rescue near you, I recently found out that some pet shops offer pets that were brought back or can't be sold for a reason, so they put them up for adoption. As for food, I feed my piggies 20% of their weight in veggies, 4 tablespoons of a pellet mix and unlimited Timothy or orchard grass hay and water. I would recommend C&C or DIY cages, as I got a pet store cage that was very expensive and not even big enough and it broke very quickly. If you want more info here are some good guinea pig related channels: Erin's Ark( formerly known as Pet's Palace Plus), Piggie Palace, and Little Adventures. Happy Tails also has some good guinea pig videos, such as feeding all my pets and guinea pig care. I hope I helped you😉

    • @katkaspisakova8113
      @katkaspisakova8113 7 лет назад +1

      LaLa Lily I forgot to mention that I use fleece and aspen wood shavings as bedding. Paper bedding is also fine. I use fleece in most of the cage as my piggies love it and aspen in the dining part. I spot clean the aspen every other day and clean it out every other week. As for the fleece, I spot clean twice a day and do a full clean once a day.

  • @kadielarson5708
    @kadielarson5708 6 лет назад

    I’m going to get a cockatiel in the summer. I’m hoping it’s a boy but it is going to be a hand-feed baby so that might not happen. I’m going to get it from a cheap and family run pet shop. They keep great care of their birds (I know the owner and I’ve seen where and how they keep the birds) the store is called Magnolia Bird Farm, it is near LA for anyone that is in Southern California. I highly suggest this shop, they have great toys, extremely healthy birds and get service

  • @madelynmurray2465
    @madelynmurray2465 6 лет назад

    Hello, I’ve been wanting a cockatiel for awhile now, and I’ve done a ton of research, but my mom still says no birds in the house. How do I convince her to let me get one?

  • @LolitaCraft
    @LolitaCraft 7 лет назад

    Aww, this makes me miss my cockatiel, Little Rose. She was the prettiest albino bird and loved to sit on my chest, shoulder, or my lap while I walked around the house, did homework, or played video games. Inside of her cage she hung out with my parakeets but then she got sick with a respiratory infection and I had to move the two keets into another cage. I gave her medicine every day but in the end she didn't make it. :( Poor girl was the sweetest bird I've ever owned

    • @zosiaformella2107
      @zosiaformella2107 7 лет назад

      Sariel Kage I'm sorry about Rose. She reminds of my bird DoDo who also passed away recently and I know how hard it is. He only lived a year but I'm glad that I had a chance to love him and play with him. DoDo would always cuddle up on my shoulder and was the sweetest thing ever. It was really hard to move on but I know that he too,is in a much better place.

  • @CrowChylde
    @CrowChylde 6 лет назад

    Do cockatiels need constant air flow from a oscillating fan? Tenant demands it does, really would like to know thanks.

  • @Helpmegettosubswithoutvi-zo7cq
    @Helpmegettosubswithoutvi-zo7cq 7 лет назад +1

    Ok so I plan on getting one but I wanted to know if you can train their wake up time and sleep time? If so then please reply if this is a good time for sleeping. So go to bed at 9:00pm and wake up at 12:00 in the afternoon. Is that a good time? That is 15 hours of sleep. Is that too much? Also when the bird wakes up it will be fed but no interaction for 2-3 hours. Is that good? Thanks you for the help!! 😁

    • @laurenkelly30
      @laurenkelly30 6 лет назад +2

      You'll have to wake up when your cockatiel does lol. If they wake up at 7am, you have to wake up at 7am. You can't change their sleeping times, that will result in a grumpy and loud tiel. I would say 15 hours is slightly too long, they ideally should be getting 10 - 12 hours. If your bird is one of the rare types that let you sleep in, I would put your tiel to bed at 9pm, and wake him up at around 9am. You might not like waking up that early, but it will be best for your bird, and you will soon get used to it! :)

  • @simonlloyd7862
    @simonlloyd7862 5 лет назад

    Hi SOMEONE PLEASE ANSWER:
    I really want a cockatiel but i have school. I also have to spend 3 extra hours (3 days a week) after school if i got him or her out after i get back for around 3 hours. Can i just get 1 cockatiel. I would get them out ALOT over the weekend aswell.

  • @yesindeedydoody
    @yesindeedydoody 7 лет назад +1

    You are my inspiration I love you you are amazing my only request is a tortoise care vidio i have one and I just don't feel like I'm doing as well as I can with providing for him ps thank you for everything I do

  • @erincunningham3623
    @erincunningham3623 5 лет назад +1

    is your cockatiel loud? ( looking to get one) thanks xx

  • @ellachristine104
    @ellachristine104 6 лет назад

    I’m looking into getting a cockatiel. I bought a sun conure from somebody and I recently had to give him back because the screaming was so bad and non stop. And when I took him out he would attack me. The owner eventually told me he likes males better (ha would have been nice to know) I know birds are vocal but are these guys super loud? Do they scream? I have a parakeet who can be vocal but the sound is more enjoyable.

  • @authenticerrors5265
    @authenticerrors5265 5 лет назад

    My cockatiel is sitting on my lap while I'm watching this

  • @NAMEERKLIFTS
    @NAMEERKLIFTS 4 года назад

    How do you make cockatiels go back into their cages? I’m working on just getting my guy used to my hand and stuff but when I take him out, how will I get him back in his cage. His wing’s are not clipped and he hasn’t had much flight experience.

  • @notic0al899
    @notic0al899 6 лет назад

    So,You said chop is a good option for companion cockatiels but mine love to stick together and the older one never lets me touch the younger one,also we have always fed them seed,but every once in a while we give them a piece of celery of carrots so,should i keep thier diet so far which is seeds or switch to "Chop"

    • @fish9736
      @fish9736 6 лет назад +1

      They need more vegetables and fruits than just seed but don't feed them avacodos your bird can't digest it so it will die if you feed it avocados

  • @naomimesch779
    @naomimesch779 6 лет назад

    I have a cockatiel named Tilli. She was given to me by a friend who let her parents feed her but she bonded with her. I still plan on getting her a friend this year. The only problem that I have with her is that my friend fed her seeds only, so I’ve tried transferring her on to pellets, we are getting there but she won’t eat them without seeds. And she also won’t eat and fruit or vegetables, I got her to eat spinach but that was it. I’ve tried various fruits and vegetables but nothing, any tips on getting her to eat some more fresh food?

  • @wyattspop
    @wyattspop 6 лет назад

    How do you get a bird to eat veggies? I've given mine lettuce for days,. other veggies for days and she's not even trying them out? Our Cockatiel was hand-raised at a well-respected bird farm, in fact, i know the feeder who raised her still. I go there for Millet, seed, grit, cuttlebones etc. She only eats Millet and special Cockatiel seed mix. Thank you

  • @myriammercken
    @myriammercken 5 лет назад

    One of my cockatiels flyed away and the another one is on a other place setten but some times i can by him

  • @miaherrin8067
    @miaherrin8067 5 лет назад

    If you aren’t home on weekdays a lot is it a good idea to get two cockatiels?

  • @josereyesbonilla4004
    @josereyesbonilla4004 7 лет назад

    Question can I keep them with my parakeets in the same cage because my mom doesn't want to buy or use my parakeets old cage?

  • @kelidavies4806
    @kelidavies4806 5 лет назад

    My Nannas in hospital right now and she asked me to take her Cockatiel to my house to look after him but he doesn’t have a companion and she never gets him out so will it be hard to take him?? And I think he tries to bite you do Cockatiel bites hurt??

  • @shadowpixel8445
    @shadowpixel8445 6 лет назад

    I’ve found a good place to find a cockatiel, but they only have a single one. Plus, the cage isn’t that big so I don’t think I would be able to have two. I’m currently homeschooled but I will be going back to school after the summer. But other than that I will be home. Can I just have one? Or should I get another?

    • @avae3894
      @avae3894 6 лет назад

      Shadowpixel I would recommend getting two as a friend when you are away. If you are not willing to get a bigger cage ( size for two is 30x15x30 )
      then I would get one. If you have some after school activities when you go back to school, I would definitely have two. This is coming from a person with two cockatiels and it seems to have worked well while I’m gone for longer periods of time. Hope this helps!

  • @umairahmed1874
    @umairahmed1874 7 лет назад

    she is sooooooo cute....

  • @littlepetkingdome7492
    @littlepetkingdome7492 7 лет назад +3

    Could you do a care video on barry?

  • @itsmiraclemax
    @itsmiraclemax 6 лет назад

    I'm pretty sure im getting a normal grey female cockatiel soon but im super worried about it because ive had really bad allergies lately

  • @crackheadmacy1815
    @crackheadmacy1815 4 года назад +2

    Can budgies in a separate cage be a good cockatiel companion because I have 2 little chatterboxes( my budgies) that could talk a cockatiels ear off

  • @miatreadwell1874
    @miatreadwell1874 7 лет назад

    love cockatiels, i would choose rats as a new pet over cockatiels though. Also I'm really interested in bareback riding and ground work with horse, id love to improve with the horse i ride Macey, she is a point and shoot horse so she stays with me and stops when i stop but likes to be infront of me. Do you have any tips

  • @pixanna5087
    @pixanna5087 7 лет назад

    hi i love your videos and my goal in life is to work with and know everything about the animals just like you do

  • @m.s.m3464
    @m.s.m3464 3 года назад +1

    I bought a pair of cockatiel 1 year ago.... and there was some eggs they hatched 4 survived and 1 didn't... I took one of the 4 babies after spending 2 weeks with his parents... and i put him in an independent cage.... and hand fed him he's now 1.5 months old... the question is can I return him to the first cage with his siblings... after being tamed and hand fed.. btw thank you for the informative video!!!?

  • @oonicornseverywhere197
    @oonicornseverywhere197 5 лет назад

    My bird is still a baby, 6 months to be exact. Should I still feed it the food you listed in the video?

  • @andreaflores8355
    @andreaflores8355 5 лет назад

    I just got a new cockatiel and he is 11 weeks old. I was observing his behavior for a bit and he fell off his perch and won't climb back up. Is this something I should worry about?

  • @felekhd1739
    @felekhd1739 5 лет назад

    What kind of toys should I buy for them