We unexpectedly got an amazon parrot, and we NEVER had had any bird before, but he was in a very dire situation being abused, and you don't just leave an innocent animal in need. My arms have some deep scars since he was very afraid of us the first year. Now, eight years later he is our love bug, and he is outside his cage for 8 -12 hours a day since I work from home. Rocky is 22 years old, and he will be with us until he dies. Period.
My bird actually doesn’t like to go outside her cage at first I thought she was sick or nervous and I went to the vet and he said that she wasn’t sick or nervous
My first bird was a cockatiel she's great then I added a conure to very different but fun and loving to me there great starters would you add to your flock of birds if so what would you get
birds i recommend as beginner budgies, linnies, rose bourkes, parrotlet, cockatiel, pionus. birds that are a little bit bigger but i think could still be good beginners Hahns macaw or a Minnie macaw, green check, senegals and if your willing to put in the effort caiques
I just adopted a blue crown con cure. He a screamer he really loud . I ignore this behavior but could use advice. He was also on a seed diet which I will start changing. I bought pellets, veggie, less fruit. Any advice will be appreciated.
That’s great!! I was about to suggest the diet part. You’d be surprised how much that can alter your parrots mood and behavior. When do you notice he yells and what are you doing when it happens?
theBirdBae He yells when I leave the room. When people comes over. He yells all day longg. I believe the previous owner responded when he yells. He has a high pitch. Maybe some of the problems is because he in a new environment. I just had he for a couple of days but I notice he was yelling at the other home that probably why they re- homes him.
Great parrot, good talkers/mimic sound, affectionate and playful. Part of the poicephalus species like Senegal Parrots. I was going to get a Jardine parrot 🦜 instead of a Senegal. But I couldn’t pass up on Elfie haha.
green cheeks are great, some can be a little nippy, buy one hand-weaned, and from caring breeders. the only other negative (if its a negative) they can want TONS of attention. so be willing to carry them around with you.
So I'm thinking of getting a parrot in a few years.(I'm 14 so I'll probably get it around 15 16 or 17) and I want to save up. I want to get either a meyers,Senegal,or brown headed. How much did you pay for your bird and how much do you reccomend to budget for initial costs. Also I have school and sports but after and before I have time to feed it in the morning and play and hang put with it in the evening
Elfie was rehomed and I got him for $600 I’ve seen Senegal’s around that range up to $1000. Your cage will be $200-$400 for that sized bird, toys another $30-$60, avian vet check up ~$200, and maybe a travel cage (if needed) ~$100
@@parrotsco.3224 Ok thank you. I wish I could volunteer at a rescue to get some sort of bird experience but the closest one is 63 miles away. Do you think trying to get a job at a pet store or a bird store would be a good idea
Just think about adopting one, cause they are out there. Just a thought. I'm thinking of getting one. I used the baby sit a 50 year old big McCaw and it was fun and well trained.
I would say so, I would make sure to look into learning about the species in detail to be sure it’s the bird for you including the worst screams/noise it can get + things unique tot he species :)
could a ringneck be considered as a first parrot choice? I found a 1.5 years old wild ringneck in my local pet store.. however I 've many doubts if I would be ever capable of taming him
unless its young, (under a year) id skip a wild bird for a first bird. otherwise you might get discouraged when training. this happened with a "princess of whales" i had before i landed on my first bird. (pun intended) Ringnecks, or Alexandrines (my first bird) are absolutely excellent first birds, especially when hand raised.
Does it matter what time it comes outside? For example, I will be at school and then I get it out for about 5 hours? Or my mum will get him out during the day? x
It’s not so much about just being outside the cage but engaging with your bird/spending quality time. So it doesn’t necessarily matter when as long as you have time to spend with it :)
@@parrotsco.3224 You said you have a schedule that Elfie wakes up at 8 and goes to sleep at 6 pm. Is it because of your lifestyle and what matters is them having those 12 hours a day? or do they actually need to sleep at that time?
There is no beginner parrot. If you want a Macaw, just get one. Most importantly is the research and future planning of/for the parrot. If you get a parrot that you do not want in the first place, you will regret it. Do tons of research for the parrot you want and talk to a person who owns one.
You are actually kinda wrong,there are such things as beginners birds,beginner birds means birds are for people who want birds but they have never owned a bird.
@@melikepringles3029 no, there are only such things as birds that are easier to keep and there are birds that are more difficult to keep. Just because you've never had a bird before doesn't mean you can't get a cockatoo, just needs research and it needs to fit your life style.
@@walnutgynneenderson4043 still, experience is way more important than just informations you get online, people are easily throwing around the word "research" as if they're reading the latest veterinarian journals about parrot when in reality they just watch RUclips vids
@@parrotsco.3224 I have everything but, I was wondering if I could still have the macaw while having a 9-5 job? I know that once I get home, I have just about every minute to spend with it. Do you think that's ok?
I would say yes that’s most peoples situation, plenty of toys/mental stimulation while you’re away, and if you live with anyone else who can also give attention while you’re away or if they get home before you, that would be a plus :)
@@walnutgynneenderson4043 pls dont do it he or she will have a lot of behaviour issues...or even feel lonely...macaws can be very very loud and scream for attention....you're away most of the day he will go to bed at 8 pm...macaws are so often surrendered because they are not easy birds...pls don't do it
@@sooosuss7154 Yeah, I baby sat a macaw to see whether or not they would work for me. I found that if I got a macaw, it would be too much work. Imma get a a quaker parrot
Hey man i am 15 and am looking to buy a parrot this will be my first pet after years and also my first bird / parrot at all but i am looking to purchase a ringneck i just want to know if there’s anything that i need to look out for your advice whether it’s a good bird/ first bird at all because i want to get a good talking parrot that isn’t too expensive and hard to look after make suggestions if you can aswel thanks
IRNs are amazing! That being said there is no one bird that isn't hard to look after. They require daily attention and some training/mental stimulation to prevent behavioral problems. If you will be too busy to give quality time to your parrot or want a low maintenance pet I would look toward maybe getting a cat? If you really want to own a parrot, I would definitely do research to make sure it will be a good fit and you can commit long term. They live anywhere from 20-50 years in captivity :)
A good small lower maintenance bird is a budgie. They also can learn to talk (males more so than females) and actually hold the record for largest vocabulary from a bird
They are FANTASTIC parrots, but beware...they can be very independent. Some simply dont like to be handled and rather just be around you in general. So keep that in mind...but regardless they make wonderful pets.
@@parrotsco.3224 thats why i love parrotlet, senegal or plum headed parakeet those are sooooo much quieter the plum headed parakeet is soooo calm and they dont scream or destroy your funiture....such a gentle and loving bird....dont understand why they are not popular
@@parrotsco.3224 yep once I'm ready to get one, I'ma do research on how and where I can find them. But I think I'll be going for a cockatiel. Thanks for the tip tho! :D
@@parrotsco.3224 yes haha but Senegals for example are not screamers ( parrotlets and cockatiels too...they dont scream...they sing lol) like indian ringneck GCC or quakers....My 3 GCC and 1 quaker are screaming at me every morning to show me how much they love me 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@parrotsco.3224 well usually they are not screamers....we had a girl...she was sooooo quiet...she was eggbound and died 5 years ago...i still miss her
We unexpectedly got an amazon parrot, and we NEVER had had any bird before, but he was in a very dire situation being abused, and you don't just leave an innocent animal in need. My arms have some deep scars since he was very afraid of us the first year. Now, eight years later he is our love bug, and he is outside his cage for 8 -12 hours a day since I work from home. Rocky is 22 years old, and he will be with us until he dies. Period.
Sun conures: “the occasional screech”
I’m not sure my sun conures know what quiet is..............
I had one and i thought it was a funny bird but i don't remember it being noisy. Messy for sure.
my parents are conure breeders... yes... yes... yes... one sun conure, "occasional screech" two... buy earplugs. :-P
My bird actually doesn’t like to go outside her cage at first I thought she was sick or nervous and I went to the vet and he said that she wasn’t sick or nervous
My first bird was a cockatiel she's great then I added a conure to very different but fun and loving to me there great starters would you add to your flock of birds if so what would you get
"what starter bird should you get" sounds like im getting a Pokemon lol
Lol yeah you’re gona get a pikachu that electrocutes you for trying to give it love. Welcome to bird life 🦜🖖🏽😎
@@parrotsco.3224 sounds like a cranky poi lol
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Would you mind listing the birds in the info section of the video? It's hard to know the correct spelling of these birds. Thanks!!
birds i recommend as beginner budgies, linnies, rose bourkes, parrotlet, cockatiel, pionus. birds that are a little bit bigger but i think could still be good beginners Hahns macaw or a Minnie macaw, green check, senegals and if your willing to put in the effort caiques
I just adopted a blue crown con cure. He a screamer he really loud . I ignore this behavior but could use advice. He was also on a seed diet which I will start changing. I bought pellets, veggie, less fruit. Any advice will be appreciated.
That’s great!! I was about to suggest the diet part. You’d be surprised how much that can alter your parrots mood and behavior. When do you notice he yells and what are you doing when it happens?
theBirdBae He yells when I leave the room. When people comes over. He yells all day longg. I believe the previous owner responded when he yells. He has a high pitch. Maybe some of the problems is because he in a new environment. I just had he for a couple of days but I notice he was yelling at the other home that probably why they re- homes him.
I thought of adding a jardine parrot to my flock, what do you think of this species?
Great parrot, good talkers/mimic sound, affectionate and playful. Part of the poicephalus species like Senegal Parrots. I was going to get a Jardine parrot 🦜 instead of a Senegal. But I couldn’t pass up on Elfie haha.
In the end I added an eclectus 😅
😯
Hey I’m thinking to get a green cheeked conure for my first bird, any thoughts?
green cheeks are great, some can be a little nippy, buy one hand-weaned, and from caring breeders. the only other negative (if its a negative) they can want TONS of attention. so be willing to carry them around with you.
So I'm thinking of getting a parrot in a few years.(I'm 14 so I'll probably get it around 15 16 or 17) and I want to save up. I want to get either a meyers,Senegal,or brown headed. How much did you pay for your bird and how much do you reccomend to budget for initial costs. Also I have school and sports but after and before I have time to feed it in the morning and play and hang put with it in the evening
Elfie was rehomed and I got him for $600 I’ve seen Senegal’s around that range up to $1000. Your cage will be $200-$400 for that sized bird, toys another $30-$60, avian vet check up ~$200, and maybe a travel cage (if needed) ~$100
@@parrotsco.3224 Ok thank you. I wish I could volunteer at a rescue to get some sort of bird experience but the closest one is 63 miles away. Do you think trying to get a job at a pet store or a bird store would be a good idea
Wouldn’t hurt to work at a bird store especially as a part time job while you’re in school!
@@parrotsco.3224 Ok thanks for the advice
Just think about adopting one, cause they are out there. Just a thought. I'm thinking of getting one. I used the baby sit a 50 year old big McCaw and it was fun and well trained.
I’m thinking of getting a lovebird, thoughts?
Excellent choice!
@@parrotsco.3224 Thanks!!
I am thinking of getting a Pionus, do you think this would be a good beginner bird?
I would say so, I would make sure to look into learning about the species in detail to be sure it’s the bird for you including the worst screams/noise it can get + things unique tot he species :)
theBirdBae thank you! I will
I'm considering a Quaker/Monk parrot. Any thoughts?
Great choice! Good personalities, talkers, entertaining forsure!
Also: super loud :)
@@calicogriffin Also SUPER Loud understatement
Is an african grey or a cocktail good for a first bird?
Hi!
I was thinking a lesson on harnessing parrots would be great
I’m thinking of getting a green cheeked conure
Brace yourself for the loud screeches with those little guys haha 😣
@@parrotsco.3224 mine is quieter than my budgie lol
could a ringneck be considered as a first parrot choice? I found a 1.5 years old wild ringneck in my local pet store.. however I 've many doubts if I would be ever capable of taming him
unless its young, (under a year) id skip a wild bird for a first bird. otherwise you might get discouraged when training. this happened with a "princess of whales" i had before i landed on my first bird. (pun intended)
Ringnecks, or Alexandrines (my first bird) are absolutely excellent first birds, especially when hand raised.
Great video . Thank you 🙏🏻
Glad you enjoyed it!
I know this is old, but why no budgies?
Do poicephalus parrots cause any allergic reactions?
I’m not sure! Best to talk with a doctor if you have concerns about allergies and parrots
Does it matter what time it comes outside? For example, I will be at school and then I get it out for about 5 hours? Or my mum will get him out during the day? x
It’s not so much about just being outside the cage but engaging with your bird/spending quality time. So it doesn’t necessarily matter when as long as you have time to spend with it :)
theBirdBae ok thank you! :)
@@parrotsco.3224 You said you have a schedule that Elfie wakes up at 8 and goes to sleep at 6 pm. Is it because of your lifestyle and what matters is them having those 12 hours a day? or do they actually need to sleep at that time?
I am thinking about a pionus any thoughts
It’s a great parrot 🦜. What do you like about the poinus that made you interested?
@@parrotsco.3224 I like there temperament and the sounds some of them make. I also like the size of them.
How much was your Senegal parrot
~$600 + cage costs + toys + food + carrier case + perches + vet = long term mutual happiness haha
What's your thoughts about pionus parrots?
There is no beginner parrot. If you want a Macaw, just get one. Most importantly is the research and future planning of/for the parrot. If you get a parrot that you do not want in the first place, you will regret it. Do tons of research for the parrot you want and talk to a person who owns one.
You are actually kinda wrong,there are such things as beginners birds,beginner birds means birds are for people who want birds but they have never owned a bird.
@@melikepringles3029 no, there are only such things as birds that are easier to keep and there are birds that are more difficult to keep. Just because you've never had a bird before doesn't mean you can't get a cockatoo, just needs research and it needs to fit your life style.
@@walnutgynneenderson4043 still, experience is way more important than just informations you get online, people are easily throwing around the word "research" as if they're reading the latest veterinarian journals about parrot when in reality they just watch RUclips vids
would a mini macaw be good? i have researched all about them and macaw's
If you have the time, energy, patience for noise, and space then yes!
@@parrotsco.3224 I have everything but, I was wondering if I could still have the macaw while having a 9-5 job? I know that once I get home, I have just about every minute to spend with it. Do you think that's ok?
I would say yes that’s most peoples situation, plenty of toys/mental stimulation while you’re away, and if you live with anyone else who can also give attention while you’re away or if they get home before you, that would be a plus :)
@@walnutgynneenderson4043 pls dont do it he or she will have a lot of behaviour issues...or even feel lonely...macaws can be very very loud and scream for attention....you're away most of the day he will go to bed at 8 pm...macaws are so often surrendered because they are not easy birds...pls don't do it
@@sooosuss7154 Yeah, I baby sat a macaw to see whether or not they would work for me. I found that if I got a macaw, it would be too much work. Imma get a a quaker parrot
Hey man i am 15 and am looking to buy a parrot this will be my first pet after years and also my first bird / parrot at all but i am looking to purchase a ringneck i just want to know if there’s anything that i need to look out for your advice whether it’s a good bird/ first bird at all because i want to get a good talking parrot that isn’t too expensive and hard to look after make suggestions if you can aswel thanks
IRNs are amazing! That being said there is no one bird that isn't hard to look after. They require daily attention and some training/mental stimulation to prevent behavioral problems. If you will be too busy to give quality time to your parrot or want a low maintenance pet I would look toward maybe getting a cat? If you really want to own a parrot, I would definitely do research to make sure it will be a good fit and you can commit long term. They live anywhere from 20-50 years in captivity :)
theBirdBae I have the time and everything so i can definitely get a bird i’m just stuck between which one
A good small lower maintenance bird is a budgie. They also can learn to talk (males more so than females) and actually hold the record for largest vocabulary from a bird
I’m getting a Quaker parrot next week he is pretty much my first bird any thoughts?
Congrats!!
Thanks :)
I cant choose between linnies, and a halfmoon conure lol
Decision decisions! 🤔 I try and look at what your favorite qualities in a parrot before make a decision
@@parrotsco.3224 hi can you make a video on food for them and if they can eat certain table food
🤔 that’s a good idea!!
Very good!
Thanks!!!
Am thinking on getting a ring neck
They're great talkers!
They are screamers...they love to scream people underestimate how loud they are
They are FANTASTIC parrots, but beware...they can be very independent. Some simply dont like to be handled and rather just be around you in general. So keep that in mind...but regardless they make wonderful pets.
I can’t choose a starter bird do you have ideas
Watch the video 🙌🏽
I think im gonna get a conure
Brace yourself those screams will make you cry 😭 😆 haha
@@parrotsco.3224 hahaha i think i changed my mind i think maybe a budgie or a african grey parrot
@@arvieverzosa304 budgie and african grey are sooooo different 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@sooosuss7154 I know i was really thinking
How about a expensive smart bird
Or how about a cheap begginer budgie
@@arvieverzosa304 or something in the middle..a green cheek conure
I'm thinking of getting a sun conure
Nice!!
They areeee soooo loud ommg
😆😆😆
@@parrotsco.3224 thats why i love parrotlet, senegal or plum headed parakeet those are sooooo much quieter the plum headed parakeet is soooo calm and they dont scream or destroy your funiture....such a gentle and loving bird....dont understand why they are not popular
Amazing 👍
Thank you!
im a south african....what is a kaik?
Caique is a type of parrot , you can google it so you can have an idea how does it look like
I’m thinking about getting a Senegal and I am currently doing LOADSSS of research about them 🙂
🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🦜🦜🦜
Caique
I researched every bird and not a single one is being sold in Utah! SOMETIMES! just.. SOMETIMES, I ABSELOUTLY HATE UTAH! ;-;
Lol you can look into reputable breeders who sell parrots but I prefer to see them in person and make sure they are legit (lots of scammers) out there
@@parrotsco.3224 yep once I'm ready to get one, I'ma do research on how and where I can find them. But I think I'll be going for a cockatiel. Thanks for the tip tho! :D
Which parrot is the quietest in the poicephalus family?
Not sure since I’ve only owned a Senegal Parrot 🦜
African Meyer are the quietest parrots usually. Good for apartments . Ideal lap dog bird
Don't sleep on the Quaker parrot!! They are phenomenal starter birds!
They are screamers and can be really loud
Welcome to parrot life, there are only two kinds of parrots those who scream and those who will scream ❤️ haha
@@parrotsco.3224 yes haha but Senegals for example are not screamers ( parrotlets and cockatiels too...they dont scream...they sing lol) like indian ringneck GCC or quakers....My 3 GCC and 1 quaker are screaming at me every morning to show me how much they love me 🤣🤣🤣🤣
You haven’t met some of the Senegals I have 🤣😅
@@parrotsco.3224 well usually they are not screamers....we had a girl...she was sooooo quiet...she was eggbound and died 5 years ago...i still miss her