Hello I am looking for a medium sized bird. Budget around $700-800 max range for the bird only. The cage etc... is separate from that budget. What would you guys recommend? Thanks!
Hi, price should not determine what kind of bird to get. Research the species that you are interested in and go from there. Each species is different. You have to consider what noise level you can deal with. Do you want a potential cuddly bird or more independent bird or one that can be both. Do you want a hands off bird such as a canary or grasskeet. You have to think of their diet and cage size but each species of bird deserves a huge cage with plenty of time out of the cage. Some medium sized birds are Conures, Cockatiels, Senegal's, Meyers and the Ringneck. They are all different with noise level and cuddly ability.
@@Loveofpets do you think you could make a quiz or something to help us find birds that are ideal for our specific situations and living conditions ? I am finding it difficult trying to figure out which bird would suit my family the best.
I have a little bourke parakeet named Flapster. He was not born with any siblings, so the lady we got him from decided to just let us have him as a baby. It is the cutest thing to see how different he is from other birds, because he thinks he is human, and he even adopted a few of my traits. Stubborn, needs some alone time every now and then, and is very calm, much like how I am. I have never clipped his wings, but I don't have to because we prefers walking because I walk. He eats breakfast, lunch and dinner with me when I eat, and it is great to have his company. He tries to communicate with me, which I know all birds do, but it is almost as if he is trying to just have a chat. He responds to me when I talk, and never interrupts. He is such a legendary bird, and I am so happy that the 'bird lady' gave him to me. I would personally recommend a bourke simply because they are so intelligent and social, but not pushy.
I’m hanging out with my bourke parakeet, Abi, while watching this. He’s perched on top of the monitor of my computer. He started tweeting right when you started talking about them singing 😂
I got my bourkes like a month ago and I would say they are semi tame, they come out and fly around and know when it is time to go back home! They are really smart birdys :)
I have 2 Bourkes totally wild. They will not let us touch them, but I keep them in a huge double flight cage , and just enjoy their songs and beauty! Your video is great, thanks!
I've seen Bourkes in an aviary and at a zoo, plus I've read about them. Recently in Parrots Magazine. But I've learnt more from your video, beacuse it's information straight from an actual keeper of Bourkes as pets. Thanks for making this video!
Hello I am looking for a medium sized bird. Budget around $700-800 max range for the bird only. The cage etc... is separate from that budget. What would you guys recommend? Thanks!
Am in the 2nd month of having my male, year and a half old, his partner passed away he was so scared. I spent the next few weeks sitting by his cage talking softly. He would not have much interest in things. I got an av light and the reaction was amazing he has come out of his shell remarkably, he will take food from my hand, loves a bath. At present doing the step up thing (2nd day). I was told by the seller he was a plumhead, I knew nothing about birds but read lots, I had a feeling his temperament was different. My pet shop were wonderful made phone calls, and apparently I have a bourke. Not out of cage yet, am getting a wider cage as you suggested. I am with him all day, he is certainly not lacking interaction. You are so right about the nibble.
when my friend and i was waliking to school (i was is 1st, she was in 2nd i think) we where talking about the we wanted parakeets (i still want a bird but i want a cockatiel) and she said -i really want a pink parakeet but they do not exist so im gonna get a blue one-(she hasent gotten one) and i was like - i want a purple one but they probebly dont exist- and now in 13 shes 14 I FINALLY FOUND HER CHILDHOOD DREAM PET and i sent her a snap about its(just now xD) and imma se what she sais (heh now i have more reasoins to tell my parents why i sould get a cockatiel, cus i have wanted a bird since 1st grade)...... side note i probebly misspelt some words, i have dyslexia and english aint my frist lanougihs(idk how to spell it)......wow you read this far... plz love me ;-;
Please make more videos like this because it's very helpful to someone like me who doesn't know much about Bourke Parakeets. Thank you so much, much respect and god bless.
I saw these in another one of your videos and thought they were very pretty so I decided to look more into them, and now I have realized that this is definitely going to be my choice of getting a bird. I convinced my parents to finally get me a bird after awhile and I'm currently saving up money. I've switched choices from doves, pigeons, parrotlets, cockatiels, and now these beautiful bourkes. Hopefully I don't change any more because I'm almost at my goal of $300 and I can't switch once I have it.
I had a regular male Bourke Parakeet named Rosie... He lived 18 years...He was a great bird! He would sit on my shoulder, nibble my ear, gave me kisses on the lip and he loved to nibble on my beard hair...lol
My first beautiful Bourke was a rescue called Mr. Pinks.... m y bird breeder friend said they just sit there, they're boring .... Mr Pinks was my companion for 14 years He was such a gentle soul and communicated in whistles , he would sit on the TV and complain loudly if it was too loud.... I also 'acquired' another male who was mainly grey with a sunset painted on his belly 'Skybird'.... he loved jumping up and down on a sweet tin...like a tap dancer and a mainly yellow and white Bourke called lemon Popsicle... who knew how lovely she was.... sadly they all flew away over the years.... I now have 3 Love birds ( also rescue)
This is such an informative video!!!! I used to have Bourkes several years ago. Like you said - they are the sweetest things and I just love their little chirp. Gorgeous birds! Can’t wait for your next video!!!!😊
I have 2 Rosey Bourkes, both males. I got the 2nd as a young bird and chose by coloring instead of DNA (not reliable). They are lovely, easy going birds. During the warm months here (WV) I have a large outdoor aviary, open on 3 sides and with a roof but when it starts coming into fall (as now) I move them all inside. I have 2 large cages and a smaller one. The Bourkes are housed with 4 Society Finches and two male Lady Gouldians. They all get along well outside. I try to match the birds up when they are inside by temperament. So, the Zebra Finches and the Owl Finches go in the other large cage. My Canaries are in a large cube cage. About the end of April/first of May they will be back outside in the 4x12 aviary. I enjoy your videos.
That's an excellent video both for newcomers and longtime Bourke keepers as there are no books on them (at least not here in Germany) so thanks a lot! I've got four, started off with just a pair which I paired up with my late budgies. They did accept each other, however the budgies did stir trouble and cause fights every now and then, stressing the bourkes, so I wouldn't do that mistake twice. After the budgies were gone the male of the first pair suddenly grew a lot more colourful (blue and pink interchanging, he looks like a rainbow), that's all the proof I need to keep them among themselves. Said male also picked up a whistling melody from his breeder and taught it to the other bourkes, mimicking it makes him display courtship behaviour, which is quite adorable :3 I also find it fascinating how varied they are both in size and colours, that male I mentioned is pretty large while the smallest one, a female, is almost tiny as a budgie. Very sweet birdies and I wouldn't want to trade them for any other kind.
Hi from Downunder. Nice video. I used to breed them and they are quiet-natured and good to house with finches. They like to pick the seeds from grasses and millet seed heads etc. A tray of coarse (clean) sand is also good for them to forage in if you sprinkle shell grit and seeds in. In Oz we just call them Bourkes (pronounced berk like in twerk not bork)
They are very calm birds. Not hyper like budgies. They are more active in the morning and evening. They do zoomies occasionally but in general are very calm
I had one Rosey Bourk then eventually we got a budgie they lived in the same cage. At first they fought, but then they learned to get along and would follow each other around. The budgie, Cloudy, did like to chase Rainbow around a bit and I can see now Rainbow might not have liked that but it did keep her active. They both had a "trick routine" they'd do with me every night before dinner. It consisted of them giving me kisses when I asked "gi-me kiss gi-me kiss" and stepping up. It was so sweet. I didn't let them out all day because the door gets open alot, but they came out for family time almost every night. It was great for them to get sunshine so sometimes I would sit outside with their cage on the porch and eat breakfast there (all cage latches firmly secured!). Eventually Cloudy passed away and Rainbow was alone again. Even after the morning piriod, she would get really lonely. At first she would chirp very loudly and if nobody came, she would start whistling "swing low sweet chariot" and if still nobody came she would stop making noise and go sit in the corner of the cage and not do her tricks that evening. This broke my heart because I couldn't just be next to the cage all day. Eventually I learned that I could just bring her cage around with me. So if I went to work at the desk, she'd be on a chair next to me. Or at a table, or at a gathering at the house, she'd be right there- and she'd call for me if she wasn't. This with coming out for family time most nights, she was a happy little bird. Then around 9 she did eventually get a respiratory cold or something. She got better, than after a few months, got wores again. This happened for a while. I would give her more leafy greens, sunshine and even a little bit of vinegar in her water and that seemed to nurture her back to health. But then after a while she'd get sick again and it gradually got more intense. And one weekend we were away on a camping trip and someone else came to feed her. I guess the lonleyness was too much combined with the a relapse of the cold and we came home to find her passed. She was nine near ten when this happened. It was heartbreaking. But it's been a while and now we are considering another bird and reserching more about everything. That's my experience with Bouks. Thanks for the great video! It was so sweet hearing little Bourk chirps again!
@@Loveofpets Aw! Happy early hatch day! Yes that is her. She was so sweet. She wouldn't let me pick her up, but she would often take turns sitting on all the family members. She liked picking at our socks and pulling my pencil away while I was drawing. Are all Bourks so interactive or was it a unique relationship because she was just one?
I have a Rosie Bourke called “Rosetta Stone.” “Rosie,” for short! ❤😊 I stay at home and spend time with him everyday. His cage has wheels and we have wood floors, so I bring him to the rooms where I go. He is a delight!
Just got a bourke for the first time in my life. I LOVE her, but feel so ignorant of what they need versus the other birds I've had. Thanks for the information!!
I really enjoyed your Bourke and Canary videos! I have both species. I especially like that you tell people not to clip their wings. I let my Bourkes, Canary, and Budgie all fly around together and they really enjoy it (but I cage them separately - I agree a Budgie and Bourke in the same cage is not a good idea).
I have an 8 year old R. Bourke named Rory; I got him when I was very young and didn't really understand birds. I have to agree that they are a very good beginner's bird although Rory is not nearly as quiet and likes to destroy toys a lot. I am learning a lot about Bourkes as or right now, because I am old enough that he is now my financial responsibility, and honestly this video helped so much with understanding why he does what he does. I was always worried something was wrong when he was waddling around on the floor of his cage, and why he liked being on the floor in general. The rest of my family always treated him like a budgie, and I feel relived to know that being 'cold' with regards to cuddling and physical contact isn't something I've done wrong. Overall, wonderful video, and I will be making some changes to his cage because of this (mainly moving his food dishes down to the bottom)
Great series of videos you have and most informative too. Well done. Only one small comment if I may. As an Aussie, where the Bourke parakeet originated from (named after Sir Richard Bourke, who was an early Governor of NSW, Aust), the correct pronunciation is 'Burk' not 'Bork'. This is not by any means intended to be a criticism of your presentation, just trying to help out.
Hi, thanks for the information. I have heard it said both ways. In Australia they say Burk but here in Canada we say Bourke, lol. I have heard others in my area say Burk. It's interesting to know, thanks!
I love Linnie’s but keep being drawn back to your videos with the Bourkes. Held one at show couple years ago and it was SO sweet. Going to Raleigh bird show this Sat and can’t wait!!
Linnie or Rosie bourke? You said bourkes really need two and not sure. Like when Linnie curls up on neck and just falls asleep. Don’t want a “ needy” bird as my new job will be Mon- Fri.
We have our bourke with budgies, but it depends a lot on the individual birds. We used to have a female budgie that would chase him him around, but then we changed things around and he's for the most part with a playful but nice budgie, and he's slowly learned that he can put his feet down and let budgies know when he wants to be left alone. But I think if there's too much commotion, they never get the opportunity and time they need to learn this. We have a pair of budgies visiting now, and he absolutely loves them, keeps flying over to them, watching them and talking to them.
Thank you for such a fun, educational, and interesting video! I'm not interested in owning birds myself but really love watching videos of them and learning more about such fascinating creatures!
I just got one and she was hand fed and she's also very skittish anyway, she has her moments until I brought her home :")) she's very protective of her cage, but I think that's because she had a super small one in the store and despite being hand fed, she wasn't handled after she was old enough to find a home.
Love of Pets , I know.. I need another one so I can name her Lucy!! Trouper could have been Lucy, but as a baby the pet shop accidentally put him in with the Parakeets who ended up attacking him. When I saw the poor baby his head feathers were all gone from the attack. Despite this, he is the sweetest bird ever and will fly to me when I call. He’s such a trouper, so I had to name him that.
HI Ive had my handraised baby sittting on the top of my laptop while i watched this video and he sung the whole time! I think he likes the sound of your voice :) Thank you for the information .
i am very happy i found your channel. I don't think there is a lot of information around for people who want to get birds. Also you are doing it very calm and in all details necessary
Thanks a million for all your AMAZING bird videos. Your passion for birds always inspires me. It was a dream to have an aviary in my garden & I became a bird daddy to budgies, cockatiels, zebra finches & turquoisine parakeets in July 2020. A fantastically gorgeous Bourke will add a touch of pink to my aviary next week. (After sexing it, I will obviously find a mate for it). Your Bourke video was so completely informative. Thanks a million. Have a nice day. Marshall.
I love you your so precious and I love these birds too they seem divine I’ve had a couple of parakeets before but just regular budgies, the smaller Australian parakeet ones and I really enjoyed them very much Alhamdolillah
I have two Bourkes! Mine are Rubinos, though! Gorgeous birds, so sweet, and absolutely perfect as far as I'm concerned. I love them dearly and spoil them rotten. Would love to have a couple more Bourkes to add to my flock :)
I ended up getting those 2 more Bourkes! Found them totally by chance; wasn't even looking. I've had them for a week now and though they are hand-fed, they are struggling to trust me so far. I am working with them but they are pretty nervous... one more than the other. I called them Chase because they have me chasing them all the time :) The other is a little calmer and steps up somewhat; I named them Willow.
@@Loveofpets That seems like it would be a good way to help encourage them, but weirdly enough, they have ignored spray millet ever since they came home. They were eating it so voraciously in their carrier, but now if I offer it to them they hardly look at it. :(
+marquise Washington I am thinking of doing a video like this for each species. One Linnie may sit still for me, not sure about the other two. Thanks for asking.
Hello, I asked you the other day about the prices of Pink Bourges, so I made up my mind and bought a pair yesterday. One witch I think is the make is darkish like the photo you showed of one. And he has blue and I think greenish under neath his back feathers, he is quit scared when I come near. The female is more relaxed. And I will be changing them to a bigger flight cage tomorrow. I love that you gave me some insight to them, cause I didn’t know what to expect, only that I saw them and I just loved them. I have others birds to. Budgies, love birds, gauldians, canneries, banglens, and zebra finches, two kinds. But thy are all pairs. And I sold some of my finches and canneries, and that paid for my Pink Bourges. .... tks for the nice informative video....🌹❤️🌹❤️
This was an informative video! We don’t have any experience with birds but want to adopt two (while young) in the future. Just not sure which one to pick. Budgies seem awesome, but Bourkes and Catharina parakeets seem great for beginners aswell. Which one would you recommend? We do like having some sound in the background, and they will be able to fly for a few hours every day, but it would also be nice if they could entertain themselves here or there, especially when we’re on a holiday (of course they’d get visits from a pet sitter or family). We’d prefer to have them tamed, but mostly we love seeing them interact with eachother too
They are all nice birds but completely different from each other in respect to activity, noise level and diet. Its hard to choose for you as I don't know much about your lifestyle. I suggest research each bird in depth and then decide. Bourke are the quietest, Linnies have huge droppings and budgies are always chattering and hardly stay still. Bourkes do not like to be touched at all, do not like to cuddle. Linneis and budgies may like it but some do not like it at all. Budgies are the most active out of the three species. Hope this helps.
Hi, try holding a piece of spray millet in your hand. Avoid putting the spray millet in the cage and only use it for taming and training. Hope this helps.
Hello I am looking for a medium sized bird. Budget around $700-800 max range for the bird only. The cage etc... is separate from that budget. What would you guys recommend? Thanks!
Hello, I am a nurse and I work nights and have for 14 yrs now. As a teenager and early young adult I lived in a household with a African Gray and multiple Cockatiels. I always loved and cared for the birds even though they actually belonged to my father and he was the main caregiver of them. I am now 44 and all of my adult life I have wanted a pet bird, and greatly missed having them in my household, because as a young adult my parents household, because I associate them with "home". I have always refrained from getting a bird though, because those birds were more loud and active during the day, and I have to sleep from about 930AM till around 4PM at least 3 days a week ( I work 12's so I only work 3 days a week). Recently in the past 3 years however I have gotten engaged and my fiance and I live together now. He works 2nd shift from 3PM- 11PM, so he sleeps also during the early mornings until around noon. All this said I have been searching for a species of bird that could possibly fit into our lifestyle without it being unfair to the bird, or the bird just completely making sleep during the day impossible for us. I had almost given up on the idea, but to be honest with u that was making me SUPER SAD! I just really want a household with a similar "feel" to the one I grew up with, where birds lived in the home, and there was that companionship and at least a little chirping in the background.. When I saw you're video talking about Bourke's Parakeets and how they are more active in the early morning and late evening a light came on in my brain and I began to think there may be some hope still for me to find a species of bird that we could live with and love on! I guess what I'm asking u is if u think Bourke's would work for us if I cared for and interacted with them for 45 mins to an hour every morning when i got home from work, and then again around 5PM after i woke up. My fiance would also be up and around from about noon until 330pm and then again around midnight, and I would be up around 5PM- 10pm and then again in the early morning from around 730am till around 930am when I went to bed... Do u think that between the 2 of us we would be home and awake enough at the right times, and do u think if they were on the other end of the house in a dinning room with to big windows and plenty of indirect light that they would let me sleep from around 930AM until around 430PM at least? What are you're thoughts about this working out for us, becauseif these birds couldbe the rightbird for us I would be so happy!???
Hi, birds make noise all day and won't be quiet if you are sleeping. They need 10 to 12 hours of uniterupted sleep. Bourke's are more active in the morning and evening but do make some noise during the day. They are not loud though but if you are a light sleeper the noise may bother you. I find their noise relaxing and can sleep through it. If you decide to get a Bourke two is better so they can keep each other company
I swear to god she has to have at least 2 of every pet bird you can think of. I am looking for a bird to adopt and everyone I can think of she has a video on.
Thank you for the wonderful video! Very soon we are moving onto a bus to live full-time & do some travel. Do you think an 8 year old bourke could be happy living this lifestyle? She would be caged inside the bus, obviously. Just not sure if the movement during travel, the changes in climate (all over the US), etc. would be okay for her? You showed such knowledge about this special breed & taught me a lot, even though this is our third bourke... I would very much appreciated your thoughts! Thank you so much!!
Search for Bourke Parakeet Breeders in your area or a local bird club, they usually list breeders on the website. Maybe some pet stores may have some depends on your area, there are none in my area. Good luck. Also there is a Facebook group on Bourke's that you can join and ask, there are usually breeders in the group.
Love your video. It's hard to find good information on Bourke's. I have 3 Bourke's. A male, female and the just had their first baby a month ago. They are the sweetest birds ever. I don't have a bird room, they live in my living room, together with my cockatiel. I do have cages, but always keep them open. Day and night. And yes....... I clean a lot. My baby Bourke is the cutest little boy ever. I hold, pet and kiss him several times a day to tame him. I bought the male and female from a pet shop (just could not resist). They eat from my hand, but don't really hang out with me because of my cockatiels. I am so happy with my baby boy and he will stay with me forever. I just have to find a little girl for him now.
@@Loveofpetsthank you for replying to my comment. There were 2, but unfortunately one didn't make it. Today my little Bourke baby left the nest. Now I feel a bit worried if it's not too cold. That's motherly concern I guess. He's so adorable and very, very tame. I think I am in love. Sorry I can't send you a picture.
Awh that's too bad about the second baby. If the baby is cold he can go back in the nest or put a blanket around three sides of the cage and leave the front of the cage uncovered.
@@Loveofpets yes I just bought him yesterday. He had a brother and sister, but they where sold before him. (He's one month old) I have been spending time with him and letting him explore the upstairs (I made it bird proof) he's become more light hearted to me. So what do you recommend to do to help them sleep?
He is very young, are you handfeeding him? You can cover his cage at bedtime and keep him in a dark quiet room with a nightlight on so he does not have night frights
@@Loveofpets he has no night frights. I put a light towel over his cage and shut off all the lights. He usually sleeps at 9 pm and wakes up at 6:30. I have learned better how to take care of him over time but thanks for the response
Hey love of pets, I couldn't find anything on the Internet about this but for some reason my Bourke is making this strange squeaking noise at night and then becoming agressive with me, I was wondering if you know what this is.
This is very helpful, I'm super interested in getting 2 of these cuties someday. All I need to do is research where I can buy one from Canada and if they're allowed here (I'm sure they are since it's a small parakeet bird)
Thank you very much for this. Please do a video on different aviaries! We need to see visuals on aviaries. Also different bird cages. I’d like to devote a whole room in my house for birds. Also please link to videos on talking Rosies.
Thanks for the video, your birds are wonderful. I need your help and advice. I bought 2 parrots 2 days ago. They are as charming and pink as yours. I bought it quickly because after watching several videos, they have a calm character and they will not conflict with my finches. I also watched your videos and saw how cute they sit on your finger and trust you. My birds are wild. and I don't know how to work with them. During these 2 days, I saw that one of the birds is more calm and is not very afraid of me, but the other bird (I think it is a boy) is afraid of me! what should I do? I want to work with birds so that they start to trust me. The seller said that their age is approximately 5-6 months. and I would like some advice on healthy bird nutrition. Thank you
Thank you so much for this informative video. A couple years back, I went to a bird show and they had bourkes. I fell in love with the rosey bourkes especially the Rubinos which I know is very rare. From this video, I was amazed how “ calm “ these birds are compared to budgies and from what you mentioned, this was recorded in the evening which is their “active” time of the day too. I love it when you mentioned that the males never bite while the females may just “tickle” you as a bite. They seem to be much better in temperament than budgies. I would love to own some rubinos but will have to really travel far to find a bourkes breeder and I kind of have a full house already. :( What is the youngest age that these Rosey or Rubino bourkes can be sold? Are there any physical indications of a young bourke like one can tell with budgies?
teardropface Your welcome! The rubino are beautiful! Bourkes can wean anywear between 8 to 10 weeks. When they are babies they are duller in color until they molt. Their eyes are rounder. You can't tell from their cere like a budgie as the color does not change.
I don’t think any time soon but definitely will iif I do get bourkes. My three is keeping me so busy with cleaning. The work load has exponentially risen. I don’t know how you do it. I would love to have bourkes but can handle only 3 budgies fit one. LOL. LOVE TO All!
Hi, you can look on your local classifieds for birds being rehomed or search for rescues or breeders in your area. Join Facebook groups about the bourkes and you can ask there also.
I love your videos. Bourkes of different colors have the same personality and characteristics as the Rosy ones? Can they mate with Bourkes of other color? Thank you
I just got my new Bourkes but I can't tell which is male or female. One is very quiet and still, the other eating, chirping and flying almost as if he or she wants to come out. Do you think the quiet one is female or the male?
hi. i wanted to ask, i just got a bourke, she/he is 5 weeks old, and kind of nippy with me, ive attempted to like put my hand in the cage and move slow and not startle her/him but its tried to bite me a lot! it doesnt hurt or anything, do you think this is because it's young and new to its environment? i just took it home yesterday and i'm pretty sure the breeder handfed it, but im not sure if i should be trying ti work with it as much if its gonna like hate me lmao
I have had my Bourke about 6 months now. We got her from a local family owned pet store and she is hand tame. Lately though, she has been growling occasionally when getting her in and out of her cage. Mostly she growls at the dogs (we keep them separate of course) but she doesn't like them around the base of her cage. Has anyone else experienced this? It makes me feel bad, like she doesnt enjoy being around us. She is otherwise acting normal, eating drinking and making her normal chirpy sounds. She is very sweet and never bites. I have had budgies my entire life but this my first Bourke so this little growling sound is new to me lol
Hi, my females do this as well. It's normal for then to do that. They do that to let you know they don't want to be bothered or they don't like something.
Hey, how are you? I have some baby burkies one of them just left the nest but looks like the nose trills are clogged up, how do you clean them and what do you use? Thank you in advance. Greetings from Statesville, NC.
Hi, Bourke Parakeets do not preen each other, however they feed each other. They don't cuddle together. One of my males has learned to do the wave and I am sure if you worked with them they could be trained to other tricks
Thank you for the video! Not long ago I adopted a Rosy Bourke and it is very interesting to see his personality bloom after going through a stressful time and finally getting used to his new home. Question: do any of your Bourkes stand straight, with their tails perked up (looks completely horizontal from lateral view) and make quaint chirps?? I am trying to figure out if this is a mating behavior, and if so, if it is a female's. Maybe my Rosey boy was a girl all along💖! Thank you in advance.
Love of Pets ahhh so exciting! She has not laid eggs though. Should I expect any even if I have no male Rosy Bourke? She has a male cockatiel buddy though. Not sure if that might have influence in the mating behavior. Thank you in advance!
Yes, females will lay eggs without a male, they won't be fertile though. The male cockatiel may make her hormonal but sometimes they just get hormonal no matter what's going on.
I have a male and female bourke .. The recently bred and hatched in the last several days.. she had laid 5 eggs .. I have 4 babies so far .. waiting to see if there will be a # 5.. your video was very helpful.. but could you tell me how often do they mate? They will be hand fed by another breeder since I work and don’t have enough time to feed them consistently.. my male is blue edged wings tail face and chest with a little Rosie around his lower belly to his tail .. he is beautiful.. and my female looks like your bourkes and she is very beautiful also my male’s name is “blue” and female is “Rosie “ .. I am very excited about holding these babies .. Rosie was not hand fed but she has warmed up to me and I think soon she will hop on my hand.. and blue was had fed and he is very friendly and he says “ pretty boy” and whistles the wolf call and the dog call whistle and a couple others he is very attentive and eager to learn ..❤️😊
Google breeders in your area, look on your local classifieds or search for bird clubs in your area as they usually post breeders. Ask at your local bird stores.
Love of Pets I decided today to bring home a dark Gray blue Parakeet . He is a bit older looks like maybe 8 MOs old . Hand tamed . Found him at PetSmart and I think he knows he escaped❤️🥰 love him so much .
Can I ask you a question? I have a question about a new bird I just bought. He is a Bourke Parakeet. He is handtame but still afraid. In the livingroom he ascaped and flew against window and even the walls.....as if he didn't see the walls at all. I immediatly catched him and put him in the big cage. My question is....how do I train this bird to fly in the livingroom without him hurting himself again. I could really use your advise because I don't want to loose this cute bird. Thank you
Hi, its normal that birds do this the first few times they fly. Close the curtains or close the blinds and let him fly. He will learn and eventually fly without hitting walls and windows. The first few times they are usually nervous and disoriented. My baby cockatiel Bubbles that I am hand feeding right now did this a few times and now he flys with no problem
@@Loveofpets thank you so much for your advise! I will continue letting him fly in the room with curtains closed. I love him so much and it's hard to see him bump into everything😖😊
Awesome video. My niece wanted to get a bourke parakeet, but the store didn't have one and so she got a parrotlet or parakeet instead. This video greatly summarizes about this bird. Your birds are docile, like mine. However, mine freaks out at everything and so it's so hard for me to play or train him. He won't play with his toys/hangings. I don't know what to do. He'll be 17 wks old soon. He doesn't like petting and so I barely can pet him. I don't know how to give him new food: kale/spinach, apples, cereal, rice, carrots. I doubt he'll eat them. I don't want him to eat only seeds. How can I give him healthy nutritions when he has no interests? Good that you said these aren't the petting types or require attentions all the time. I was thinking of getting a parakeet later on because of their speaking abilities, cheap, and other reasons. Do these poop a lot and are messy eaters? Parakeets poop every 15 min. I was going to ask you about cage size, but you mentioned it. How much do bourkes cost vs budgies? Too bad they don't come in more colorful colors. I guess nature created them like that for camouflage against predators.
Hi, Bourke's don't like being petted, mine like to sit on me and be talked to. One of my Bourke bends his head sometimes to be petted for only a few seconds but that's it. Don't force him to be petted as he may start to be afraid of you. Bourke's are nervous and delicate birds but as they mature they get more calm. Keep offering food everyday. Hand some greens to the side of the cage near s perch, put a dish of greens, veggies and fruits at the bottom of the cage or put some in a bowl near a perch. Sometimes they like to eat while out of the cage so try putting a dish on top of the cage. Another way to try and get them to eat it is sprinkle some millet on top of the fresh food, just don't offer any millet in the cage as he will eat that instead. I feed my fesh food in the morning as that's when they are the hungriest. Bourke's poop as much as budgies and it's small like s budgie. Mine are not messy eaters. Hope this helps and thanks for watching.
Thank you for your reply. Bourkes sound like my bird. He doesn't like to be petted. He is docile and often very nervous. He doesn't play with toys. I can somewhat and sometimes pet him. I like your tips about green food. I'll try that. Right now the weather is so freaking hot. I avoid going to store to buy food. Sometimes I don't even want to cook. When it gets cooler, I'll buy fresh produce and try to introduce it to him on cage or chop up w/ apple and rice and put it in a food cup. Should I take out his regular seed cup and use the vege, fruit & millet food cup instead (in the morning)? Otherwise, he'll just go straight to the seed cup. Food on top of cage? nah. He doesn't go there. I put him there, and he tries to fly down. I hate to see him fly down so high since his wings are clipped. This Sat, he'll be 17 wks old. Still very shy. I'll try to buy a bend perch long enough to curve from door to the top of cage. Hopefully he'll get used to climbing up there and Stay There. At least he knows how to get home (back to cage if he can see it).
Thank you for your reply. I did that. I took away his seed food cup and then replaced it with small chopped apples, hard boiled egg, spinach sliced, strawberry chopped, with 3 banana slices which were covered with a few seeds and some millets. He threw out the egg and I saw some spinach leaves out, some strawberry slices out. I also cut the tips of broccoli and put it in there. Overall, not really sure what he ate. I did it again with a fresh meal in the afternoon. No spinach and cauliflower. He threw that out too. Now he's eating. I accidentally left the other cup out of the cage (seeds) and he saw it and wanted to get it, but couldn't. I just don't want him to eat mainly seeds. Did I overdo it? Should I start slowly eg: like 80% seeds and 20 % vege/lettuce, apple, strawberry? and later progress to 50% to 50%?
Yes that's a good idea. Never starve him. Sprinklinh seeds on the fresh food is s good idea. My Bourke's love apples, shredded carrots and greens the most.
I’ve been researching budgies for a while but recently discovered the Bourke. It seems like the better fit for me so I plan on possibly getting a pair this summer. Do you know much about flight suits?
Hi, I don't recommend flight suits for Bourke's as they stress out too much. When I pick them up just to nails, they are so stressed so I can't imagine what would happen if a flight suit would be put on. They may die of shock. They are more of a hands off bird.
Yes unfortunately. You can try but they stress easy. I would say try slowly and stop if there is a problem as each bird is different and he may be okay.
My female rosy bourke lives with a male cockatiel and they get along very well. However, since this March, the rosy bourke sometimes will chase the cockatiel in flight. Is this hostile or territorial behavior? Is this playing??? Thank you!
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Hello I am looking for a medium sized bird. Budget around $700-800 max range for the bird only. The cage etc... is separate from that budget. What would you guys recommend? Thanks!
Hi, price should not determine what kind of bird to get. Research the species that you are interested in and go from there. Each species is different.
You have to consider what noise level you can deal with. Do you want a potential cuddly bird or more independent bird or one that can be both. Do you want a hands off bird such as a canary or grasskeet. You have to think of their diet and cage size but each species of bird deserves a huge cage with plenty of time out of the cage.
Some medium sized birds are Conures, Cockatiels, Senegal's, Meyers and the Ringneck. They are all different with noise level and cuddly ability.
@@Loveofpets do you think you could make a quiz or something to help us find birds that are ideal for our specific situations and living conditions ? I am finding it difficult trying to figure out which bird would suit my family the best.
I will look into it as it sounds like a good idea
Hi, Is it normal for them to fight and bite each other?
I have a little bourke parakeet named Flapster. He was not born with any siblings, so the lady we got him from decided to just let us have him as a baby. It is the cutest thing to see how different he is from other birds, because he thinks he is human, and he even adopted a few of my traits. Stubborn, needs some alone time every now and then, and is very calm, much like how I am. I have never clipped his wings, but I don't have to because we prefers walking because I walk. He eats breakfast, lunch and dinner with me when I eat, and it is great to have his company. He tries to communicate with me, which I know all birds do, but it is almost as if he is trying to just have a chat. He responds to me when I talk, and never interrupts. He is such a legendary bird, and I am so happy that the 'bird lady' gave him to me. I would personally recommend a bourke simply because they are so intelligent and social, but not pushy.
What a nice story and he sounds like a wonderful pet.
Does your Bourke do okay alone? The owner of a bird store here in Indy told me that they do…I’m going to be getting one pretty soon.
I’m hanging out with my bourke parakeet, Abi, while watching this. He’s perched on top of the monitor of my computer. He started tweeting right when you started talking about them singing 😂
I got my bourkes like a month ago and I would say they are semi tame, they come out and fly around and know when it is time to go back home! They are really smart birdys :)
I have 2 Bourkes totally wild. They will not let us touch them, but I keep them in a huge double flight cage , and just enjoy their songs and beauty! Your video is great, thanks!
I've seen Bourkes in an aviary and at a zoo, plus I've read about them. Recently in Parrots Magazine. But I've learnt more from your video, beacuse it's information straight from an actual keeper of Bourkes as pets. Thanks for making this video!
Thanks for watching! I love Bourkes. I seen them in that magazine also.
Hello I am looking for a medium sized bird. Budget around $700-800 max range for the bird only. The cage etc... is separate from that budget. What would you guys recommend? Thanks!
Am in the 2nd month of having my male, year and a half old, his partner passed away he was so scared. I spent the next few weeks sitting by his cage talking softly. He would not have much interest in things. I got an av light and the reaction was amazing he has come out of his shell remarkably, he will take food from my hand, loves a bath. At present doing the step up thing (2nd day). I was told by the seller he was a plumhead, I knew nothing about birds but read lots, I had a feeling his temperament was different. My pet shop were wonderful made phone calls, and apparently I have a bourke. Not out of cage yet, am getting a wider cage as you suggested. I am with him all day, he is certainly not lacking interaction. You are so right about the nibble.
when my friend and i was waliking to school (i was is 1st, she was in 2nd i think) we where talking about the we wanted parakeets (i still want a bird but i want a cockatiel) and she said -i really want a pink parakeet but they do not exist so im gonna get a blue one-(she hasent gotten one) and i was like - i want a purple one but they probebly dont exist- and now in 13 shes 14 I FINALLY FOUND HER CHILDHOOD DREAM PET and i sent her a snap about its(just now xD) and imma se what she sais (heh now i have more reasoins to tell my parents why i sould get a cockatiel, cus i have wanted a bird since 1st grade)...... side note i probebly misspelt some words, i have dyslexia and english aint my frist lanougihs(idk how to spell it)......wow you read this far... plz love me ;-;
Armedilo Animations it's spelled "language"
hope your friend got a nice surprise finding out about pink birds haha
Oh my gosh your comment made me LOL! Love your personality, and best wishes to you! I hope you get your birdie!
Language there u go
@@fazegh0st915 thank you
This is a brilliant video I've learnt so much about Bourke Parakeets. Thank you.
Mr. Adam your welcome!
Please make more videos like this because it's very helpful to someone like me who doesn't know much about Bourke Parakeets. Thank you so much, much respect and god bless.
They are lovely,and I like their polite little voices❤
I saw these in another one of your videos and thought they were very pretty so I decided to look more into them, and now I have realized that this is definitely going to be my choice of getting a bird. I convinced my parents to finally get me a bird after awhile and I'm currently saving up money. I've switched choices from doves, pigeons, parrotlets, cockatiels, and now these beautiful bourkes. Hopefully I don't change any more because I'm almost at my goal of $300 and I can't switch once I have it.
I had a regular male Bourke Parakeet named Rosie... He lived 18 years...He was a great bird! He would sit on my shoulder, nibble my ear, gave me kisses on the lip and he loved to nibble on my beard hair...lol
Your Bourke did okay alone? Because I really want one but she said not to have one alone..
Your lucky his kisses you y love read the persons thank you
My first beautiful Bourke was a rescue called Mr. Pinks.... m y bird breeder friend said they just sit there, they're boring .... Mr Pinks was my companion for 14 years He was such a gentle soul and communicated in whistles , he would sit on the TV and complain loudly if it was too loud.... I also 'acquired' another male who was mainly grey with a sunset painted on his belly 'Skybird'.... he loved jumping up and down on a sweet tin...like a tap dancer and a mainly yellow and white Bourke called lemon Popsicle... who knew how lovely she was.... sadly they all flew away over the years.... I now have 3 Love birds ( also rescue)
This is such an informative video!!!! I used to have Bourkes several years ago. Like you said - they are the sweetest things and I just love their little chirp. Gorgeous birds! Can’t wait for your next video!!!!😊
+PippyPets Thank you, Bourkes are special.
I love the way you love and respect your pets.
You have lovely birds. I really enjoyed watching this.
+The Aviary Garden Thank you.
I have 2 Rosey Bourkes, both males. I got the 2nd as a young bird and chose by coloring instead of DNA (not reliable). They are lovely, easy going birds. During the warm months here (WV) I have a large outdoor aviary, open on 3 sides and with a roof but when it starts coming into fall (as now) I move them all inside. I have 2 large cages and a smaller one. The Bourkes are housed with 4 Society Finches and two male Lady Gouldians. They all get along well outside. I try to match the birds up when they are inside by temperament. So, the Zebra Finches and the Owl Finches go in the other large cage. My Canaries are in a large cube cage. About the end of April/first of May they will be back outside in the 4x12 aviary. I enjoy your videos.
You are a good bird parent. Thanks for watching!
That's an excellent video both for newcomers and longtime Bourke keepers as there are no books on them (at least not here in Germany) so thanks a lot! I've got four, started off with just a pair which I paired up with my late budgies. They did accept each other, however the budgies did stir trouble and cause fights every now and then, stressing the bourkes, so I wouldn't do that mistake twice. After the budgies were gone the male of the first pair suddenly grew a lot more colourful (blue and pink interchanging, he looks like a rainbow), that's all the proof I need to keep them among themselves. Said male also picked up a whistling melody from his breeder and taught it to the other bourkes, mimicking it makes him display courtship behaviour, which is quite adorable :3 I also find it fascinating how varied they are both in size and colours, that male I mentioned is pretty large while the smallest one, a female, is almost tiny as a budgie. Very sweet birdies and I wouldn't want to trade them for any other kind.
Hi from Downunder. Nice video. I used to breed them and they are quiet-natured and good to house with finches. They like to pick the seeds from grasses and millet seed heads etc. A tray of coarse (clean) sand is also good for them to forage in if you sprinkle shell grit and seeds in.
In Oz we just call them Bourkes (pronounced berk like in twerk not bork)
so beautiful. hopefully getting one soon.. still deciding if i want one of these guys.
Update?
Had mine 2 months, I would highly recommend it.
Wow they are SO calm and quiet compared to my lovies! They sit so still, are they tired or is this just what they’re always like?
They are very calm birds. Not hyper like budgies. They are more active in the morning and evening. They do zoomies occasionally but in general are very calm
I had one Rosey Bourk then eventually we got a budgie they lived in the same cage. At first they fought, but then they learned to get along and would follow each other around. The budgie, Cloudy, did like to chase Rainbow around a bit and I can see now Rainbow might not have liked that but it did keep her active. They both had a "trick routine" they'd do with me every night before dinner. It consisted of them giving me kisses when I asked "gi-me kiss gi-me kiss" and stepping up. It was so sweet. I didn't let them out all day because the door gets open alot, but they came out for family time almost every night. It was great for them to get sunshine so sometimes I would sit outside with their cage on the porch and eat breakfast there (all cage latches firmly secured!). Eventually Cloudy passed away and Rainbow was alone again. Even after the morning piriod, she would get really lonely. At first she would chirp very loudly and if nobody came, she would start whistling "swing low sweet chariot" and if still nobody came she would stop making noise and go sit in the corner of the cage and not do her tricks that evening. This broke my heart because I couldn't just be next to the cage all day. Eventually I learned that I could just bring her cage around with me. So if I went to work at the desk, she'd be on a chair next to me. Or at a table, or at a gathering at the house, she'd be right there- and she'd call for me if she wasn't. This with coming out for family time most nights, she was a happy little bird. Then around 9 she did eventually get a respiratory cold or something. She got better, than after a few months, got wores again. This happened for a while. I would give her more leafy greens, sunshine and even a little bit of vinegar in her water and that seemed to nurture her back to health. But then after a while she'd get sick again and it gradually got more intense. And one weekend we were away on a camping trip and someone else came to feed her. I guess the lonleyness was too much combined with the a relapse of the cold and we came home to find her passed. She was nine near ten when this happened. It was heartbreaking. But it's been a while and now we are considering another bird and reserching more about everything. That's my experience with Bouks. Thanks for the great video! It was so sweet hearing little Bourk chirps again!
Rainbow seemed like a sweety. Is that her in your profile pic? Bourke's are so sensitive. My oldest Bourke Rosey will be 12 this weekend.
@@Loveofpets Aw! Happy early hatch day! Yes that is her. She was so sweet. She wouldn't let me pick her up, but she would often take turns sitting on all the family members. She liked picking at our socks and pulling my pencil away while I was drawing. Are all Bourks so interactive or was it a unique relationship because she was just one?
I have a Rosie Bourke called “Rosetta Stone.” “Rosie,” for short! ❤😊 I stay at home and spend time with him everyday. His cage has wheels and we have wood floors, so I bring him to the rooms where I go. He is a delight!
I bought a Bourke yesterday ❤️ so lovely...
Just got a bourke for the first time in my life. I LOVE her, but feel so ignorant of what they need versus the other birds I've had. Thanks for the information!!
I really enjoyed your Bourke and Canary videos! I have both species. I especially like that you tell people not to clip their wings. I let my Bourkes, Canary, and Budgie all fly around together and they really enjoy it (but I cage them separately - I agree a Budgie and Bourke in the same cage is not a good idea).
I have an 8 year old R. Bourke named Rory; I got him when I was very young and didn't really understand birds. I have to agree that they are a very good beginner's bird although Rory is not nearly as quiet and likes to destroy toys a lot.
I am learning a lot about Bourkes as or right now, because I am old enough that he is now my financial responsibility, and honestly this video helped so much with understanding why he does what he does. I was always worried something was wrong when he was waddling around on the floor of his cage, and why he liked being on the floor in general. The rest of my family always treated him like a budgie, and I feel relived to know that being 'cold' with regards to cuddling and physical contact isn't something I've done wrong.
Overall, wonderful video, and I will be making some changes to his cage because of this (mainly moving his food dishes down to the bottom)
Great series of videos you have and most informative too. Well done. Only one small comment if I may. As an Aussie, where the Bourke parakeet originated from (named after Sir Richard Bourke, who was an early Governor of NSW, Aust), the correct pronunciation is 'Burk' not 'Bork'. This is not by any means intended to be a criticism of your presentation, just trying to help out.
Hi, thanks for the information. I have heard it said both ways. In Australia they say Burk but here in Canada we say Bourke, lol. I have heard others in my area say Burk. It's interesting to know, thanks!
I giggled when i heard bork :3 (ITS BERK, MATE) lol if i get one, i might have to name it that 😊
Lol, we all say it different. Lol. I heard someone say Burk, and I said a what, lol
I love Linnie’s but keep being drawn back to your videos with the Bourkes. Held one at show couple years ago and it was SO sweet.
Going to Raleigh bird show this Sat and can’t wait!!
Linnie or Rosie bourke? You said bourkes really need two and not sure. Like when Linnie curls up on neck and just falls asleep. Don’t want a “ needy” bird as my new job will be Mon- Fri.
We have our bourke with budgies, but it depends a lot on the individual birds.
We used to have a female budgie that would chase him him around, but then we changed things around and he's for the most part with a playful but nice budgie, and he's slowly learned that he can put his feet down and let budgies know when he wants to be left alone.
But I think if there's too much commotion, they never get the opportunity and time they need to learn this.
We have a pair of budgies visiting now, and he absolutely loves them, keeps flying over to them, watching them and talking to them.
Thank you for such a fun, educational, and interesting video! I'm not interested in owning birds myself but really love watching videos of them and learning more about such fascinating creatures!
Glad you enjoy my videos 😊
I just got one and she was hand fed and she's also very skittish anyway, she has her moments until I brought her home :")) she's very protective of her cage, but I think that's because she had a super small one in the store and despite being hand fed, she wasn't handled after she was old enough to find a home.
Great video, just aquired a Bourke and this helped me answer the questions I had. Named mine Woodstock after their peaceful nature. Thanks again :)
Congratulations! Woodstock is a cute name. Have fun with your Bourke!
I have 4 hand-fed bourkes as well. Fred, Ricky, Ethel and Trouper. They are the sweetest birds.
Where is Lucy? Their names are from I Love Lucy.
Love of Pets , I know.. I need another one so I can name her Lucy!! Trouper could have been Lucy, but as a baby the pet shop accidentally put him in with the Parakeets who ended up attacking him. When I saw the poor baby his head feathers were all gone from the attack. Despite this, he is the sweetest bird ever and will fly to me when I call. He’s such a trouper, so I had to name him that.
Awh! He is in good hands now. Next one name Lucy, lol
What a fun playground for them to hangout in :)
I really enjoyed this lovely video. I agree with you that Bourke’s are sweet, sweet birds. I’m definitely hooked.
They are so cute! And pretty! There are so many beautiful parrots that come out of Australia!
HI Ive had my handraised baby sittting on the top of my laptop while i watched this video and he sung the whole time! I think he likes the sound of your voice :) Thank you for the information .
I was waiting this video for so long , thanks for sharing.
Such beautiful little birds, i love them and i love the way you talk about them.
Budgies are busybodies and can be a bit aggressive. I have one that is a bully. This was great info.
i am very happy i found your channel. I don't think there is a lot of information around for people who want to get birds. Also you are doing it very calm and in all details necessary
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The bourkes at the bird store near me are so skittish! You have done a good job taming them.
They may have not been handfed or handled much.
Love of Pets Yeah they were hand fed but just became unfriendly over time. Someone bought all the them though! They are in a nice home
Thanks a million for all your AMAZING bird videos. Your passion for birds always inspires me. It was a dream to have an aviary in my garden & I became a bird daddy to budgies, cockatiels, zebra finches & turquoisine parakeets in July 2020. A fantastically gorgeous Bourke will add a touch of pink to my aviary next week. (After sexing it, I will obviously find a mate for it). Your Bourke video was so completely informative. Thanks a million. Have a nice day. Marshall.
I am getting one in a few months and this video taught me so much about them! Love it 🥰
You must be excited 😀
I love Bourkes! What a cute name, Raspberry...Great Vid!
Howdy! Beautiful birds! Very informative! Thank you! Have a great day! :)
I love you your so precious and I love these birds too they seem divine I’ve had a couple of parakeets before but just regular budgies, the smaller Australian parakeet ones and I really enjoyed them very much Alhamdolillah
This came out on my birthday! Lol and I'm loving these babies
I have two Bourkes! Mine are Rubinos, though! Gorgeous birds, so sweet, and absolutely perfect as far as I'm concerned. I love them dearly and spoil them rotten. Would love to have a couple more Bourkes to add to my flock :)
They are wonderful birds. I love them ❤️
I ended up getting those 2 more Bourkes! Found them totally by chance; wasn't even looking. I've had them for a week now and though they are hand-fed, they are struggling to trust me so far. I am working with them but they are pretty nervous... one more than the other. I called them Chase because they have me chasing them all the time :) The other is a little calmer and steps up somewhat; I named them Willow.
Congratulations! It will take time for them to trust you. Let them come to you by offering some spray millet.
@@Loveofpets That seems like it would be a good way to help encourage them, but weirdly enough, they have ignored spray millet ever since they came home. They were eating it so voraciously in their carrier, but now if I offer it to them they hardly look at it. :(
There so sweet and beautiful I will cry 🥲 :)
Can you do this for Linnies(if they sit still😁)? Lovely video. Bourkes are definitely one of my favorite animals.😍
+marquise Washington I am thinking of doing a video like this for each species. One Linnie may sit still for me, not sure about the other two. Thanks for asking.
Love of Pets That would be great. I can't wait for this series then.
+XmenMagnetoAcolytes I will be making a video on the budgies
This is a great video, thanks for sharing your knowledge!!
Excellent video, tons of great info! Thank you!
Hello, I asked you the other day about the prices of Pink Bourges, so I made up my mind and bought a pair yesterday. One witch I think is the make is darkish like the photo you showed of one. And he has blue and I think greenish under neath his back feathers, he is quit scared when I come near. The female is more relaxed. And I will be changing them to a bigger flight cage tomorrow. I love that you gave me some insight to them, cause I didn’t know what to expect, only that I saw them and I just loved them. I have others birds to. Budgies, love birds, gauldians, canneries, banglens, and zebra finches, two kinds. But thy are all pairs. And I sold some of my finches and canneries, and that paid for my Pink Bourges. .... tks for the nice informative video....🌹❤️🌹❤️
Congratulations! Enjoy your new birds. Let them have a fly around the room daily to keep them happy and in shape
You are just precious! I love your videos! 💕💕💕
Wonderful video 💕
+Lori’s Hartland Thank you!
I just bought one and she's so cute, gorgeous colours too.
Congratulations! Did you name her yet?
@@Loveofpets Yes, I named her Deeja. I also two cockatiels and 7 budgies.
Nice name 😊
This was an informative video! We don’t have any experience with birds but want to adopt two (while young) in the future. Just not sure which one to pick. Budgies seem awesome, but Bourkes and Catharina parakeets seem great for beginners aswell. Which one would you recommend? We do like having some sound in the background, and they will be able to fly for a few hours every day, but it would also be nice if they could entertain themselves here or there, especially when we’re on a holiday (of course they’d get visits from a pet sitter or family). We’d prefer to have them tamed, but mostly we love seeing them interact with eachother too
They are all nice birds but completely different from each other in respect to activity, noise level and diet. Its hard to choose for you as I don't know much about your lifestyle. I suggest research each bird in depth and then decide. Bourke are the quietest, Linnies have huge droppings and budgies are always chattering and hardly stay still. Bourkes do not like to be touched at all, do not like to cuddle. Linneis and budgies may like it but some do not like it at all. Budgies are the most active out of the three species. Hope this helps.
I have two Bourkes. They won't come to me. The younger of the two landed on my shoulder a few times, but generally they avoid me. What can I do?
Hi, try holding a piece of spray millet in your hand. Avoid putting the spray millet in the cage and only use it for taming and training. Hope this helps.
Do you have a video like this for canaries? This was very informative. Thank you!!!!!!
Hannah's Simple Thoughts Not yet but I am in the process of making one.
I asked my cockatiel what video she wanted to watch and she walked over this one.
Hummingbirdriver and Feathers Lol, so cute. Thanks for watching!
Hello I am looking for a medium sized bird. Budget around $700-800 max range for the bird only. The cage etc... is separate from that budget. What would you guys recommend? Thanks!
@@kblasterbugcheck for animal shelters,humane societies and ads online like Kijiji from people trying to rehome the pet.
Hello, I am a nurse and I work nights and have for 14 yrs now. As a teenager and early young adult I lived in a household with a African Gray and multiple Cockatiels. I always loved and cared for the birds even though they actually belonged to my father and he was the main caregiver of them. I am now 44 and all of my adult life I have wanted a pet bird, and greatly missed having them in my household, because as a young adult my parents household, because I associate them with "home". I have always refrained from getting a bird though, because those birds were more loud and active during the day, and I have to sleep from about 930AM till around 4PM at least 3 days a week ( I work 12's so I only work 3 days a week). Recently in the past 3 years however I have gotten engaged and my fiance and I live together now. He works 2nd shift from 3PM- 11PM, so he sleeps also during the early mornings until around noon. All this said I have been searching for a species of bird that could possibly fit into our lifestyle without it being unfair to the bird, or the bird just completely making sleep during the day impossible for us. I had almost given up on the idea, but to be honest with u that was making me SUPER SAD! I just really want a household with a similar "feel" to the one I grew up with, where birds lived in the home, and there was that companionship and at least a little chirping in the background.. When I saw you're video talking about Bourke's Parakeets and how they are more active in the early morning and late evening a light came on in my brain and I began to think there may be some hope still for me to find a species of bird that we could live with and love on! I guess what I'm asking u is if u think Bourke's would work for us if I cared for and interacted with them for 45 mins to an hour every morning when i got home from work, and then again around 5PM after i woke up. My fiance would also be up and around from about noon until 330pm and then again around midnight, and I would be up around 5PM- 10pm and then again in the early morning from around 730am till around 930am when I went to bed... Do u think that between the 2 of us we would be home and awake enough at the right times, and do u think if they were on the other end of the house in a dinning room with to big windows and plenty of indirect light that they would let me sleep from around 930AM until around 430PM at least? What are you're thoughts about this working out for us, becauseif these birds couldbe the rightbird for us I would be so happy!???
Hi, birds make noise all day and won't be quiet if you are sleeping. They need 10 to 12 hours of uniterupted sleep. Bourke's are more active in the morning and evening but do make some noise during the day. They are not loud though but if you are a light sleeper the noise may bother you.
I find their noise relaxing and can sleep through it.
If you decide to get a Bourke two is better so they can keep each other company
I swear to god she has to have at least 2 of every pet bird you can think of. I am looking for a bird to adopt and everyone I can think of she has a video on.
Thank you for the wonderful video! Very soon we are moving onto a bus to live full-time & do some travel. Do you think an 8 year old bourke could be happy living this lifestyle? She would be caged inside the bus, obviously. Just not sure if the movement during travel, the changes in climate (all over the US), etc. would be okay for her?
You showed such knowledge about this special breed & taught me a lot, even though this is our third bourke... I would very much appreciated your thoughts! Thank you so much!!
She should be fine. She will be happy with her family.
THANK YOU!
Maybe this is the right bird for me - they seem easy
Loved your video!!! I have a 2 yr old Rosey Borke ... LOVE her!!! Want to find her a mate, where do I find a reputable breeder???
Search for Bourke Parakeet Breeders in your area or a local bird club, they usually list breeders on the website. Maybe some pet stores may have some depends on your area, there are none in my area. Good luck. Also there is a Facebook group on Bourke's that you can join and ask, there are usually breeders in the group.
Love your video. It's hard to find good information on Bourke's. I have 3 Bourke's. A male, female and the just had their first baby a month ago. They are the sweetest birds ever. I don't have a bird room, they live in my living room, together with my cockatiel. I do have cages, but always keep them open. Day and night. And yes....... I clean a lot. My baby Bourke is the cutest little boy ever. I hold, pet and kiss him several times a day to tame him. I bought the male and female from a pet shop (just could not resist). They eat from my hand, but don't really hang out with me because of my cockatiels. I am so happy with my baby boy and he will stay with me forever. I just have to find a little girl for him now.
Nice story! Your baby sounds adorable! They only had one baby?
@@Loveofpetsthank you for replying to my comment. There were 2, but unfortunately one didn't make it. Today my little Bourke baby left the nest. Now I feel a bit worried if it's not too cold. That's motherly concern I guess. He's so adorable and very, very tame. I think I am in love. Sorry I can't send you a picture.
Awh that's too bad about the second baby. If the baby is cold he can go back in the nest or put a blanket around three sides of the cage and leave the front of the cage uncovered.
Getting one tommorow! Thanks
Edit: I have a question. I stay home a lot and go out at least 3 hours a day. Should I try to find another one?
They are flock animals so it is best to have two but if you spend lots of time with him it may be okay to have one but in my own opinion two is better
@@Loveofpets yes I just bought him yesterday. He had a brother and sister, but they where sold before him. (He's one month old) I have been spending time with him and letting him explore the upstairs (I made it bird proof) he's become more light hearted to me. So what do you recommend to do to help them sleep?
He is very young, are you handfeeding him? You can cover his cage at bedtime and keep him in a dark quiet room with a nightlight on so he does not have night frights
@@Loveofpets he has no night frights. I put a light towel over his cage and shut off all the lights. He usually sleeps at 9 pm and wakes up at 6:30. I have learned better how to take care of him over time but thanks for the response
Hey love of pets, I couldn't find anything on the Internet about this but for some reason my Bourke is making this strange squeaking noise at night and then becoming agressive with me, I was wondering if you know what this is.
This is very helpful, I'm super interested in getting 2 of these cuties someday. All I need to do is research where I can buy one from Canada and if they're allowed here (I'm sure they are since it's a small parakeet bird)
Hi good luck on your search. I am in Canada and they are legal to own
@@Loveofpets Thanks so much :)
Thank you very much for this. Please do a video on different aviaries! We need to see visuals on aviaries. Also different bird cages.
I’d like to devote a whole room in my house for birds.
Also please link to videos on talking Rosies.
Hi, check out my new bird room video, if you have any questions about my cages please ask
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Thanks for the video, your birds are wonderful. I need your help and advice. I bought 2 parrots 2 days ago. They are as charming and pink as yours. I bought it quickly because after watching several videos, they have a calm character and they will not conflict with my finches. I also watched your videos and saw how cute they sit on your finger and trust you. My birds are wild. and I don't know how to work with them. During these 2 days, I saw that one of the birds is more calm and is not very afraid of me, but the other bird (I think it is a boy) is afraid of me! what should I do? I want to work with birds so that they start to trust me. The seller said that their age is approximately 5-6 months. and I would like some advice on healthy bird nutrition. Thank you
Thank you so much for this informative video. A couple years back, I went to a bird show and they had bourkes. I fell in love with the rosey bourkes especially the Rubinos which I know is very rare.
From this video, I was amazed how “ calm “ these birds are compared to budgies and from what you mentioned, this was recorded in the evening which is their “active” time of the day too. I love it when you mentioned that the males never bite while the females may just “tickle” you as a bite. They seem to be much better in temperament than budgies. I would love to own some rubinos but will have to really travel far to find a bourkes breeder and I kind of have a full house already. :(
What is the youngest age that these Rosey or Rubino bourkes can be sold? Are there any physical indications of a young bourke like one can tell with budgies?
teardropface Your welcome! The rubino are beautiful! Bourkes can wean anywear between 8 to 10 weeks. When they are babies they are duller in color until they molt. Their eyes are rounder.
You can't tell from their cere like a budgie as the color does not change.
Ok thanks.
+teardropface If you get a bourke please make a video.
I don’t think any time soon but definitely will iif I do get bourkes. My three is keeping me so busy with cleaning. The work load has exponentially risen. I don’t know how you do it. I would love to have bourkes but can handle only 3 budgies fit one. LOL. LOVE TO All!
+teardropface Lol, I am so used to it and it's part of my routine.
recently found a passion for these guys, hoping to get a couple in the following years, any places you recommend buying/adopting them from?
Hi, you can look on your local classifieds for birds being rehomed or search for rescues or breeders in your area.
Join Facebook groups about the bourkes and you can ask there also.
Very informative. Thanks a million.
I love your videos. Bourkes of different colors have the same personality and characteristics as the Rosy ones? Can they mate with Bourkes of other color? Thank you
They are all the sane just different mutations. Different colors can be breed but avoid breeding red eyed bourkes to red eyed bourkes.
@@Loveofpets Thank you so much for your answers. I am having a bird marathon watching your great videos.
They are beautiful birds
GREAT VIDEO. TYVM!
Where could I buy one ?
I just got my new Bourkes but I can't tell which is male or female. One is very quiet and still, the other eating, chirping and flying almost as if he or she wants to come out. Do you think the quiet one is female or the male?
Very nice video!
+Monica Swavel Thank you!
hi I'm just asking about bourke parakeet are singing or not
Great video
Thank you this was helpful.
hi. i wanted to ask, i just got a bourke, she/he is 5 weeks old, and kind of nippy with me, ive attempted to like put my hand in the cage and move slow and not startle her/him but its tried to bite me a lot! it doesnt hurt or anything, do you think this is because it's young and new to its environment? i just took it home yesterday and i'm pretty sure the breeder handfed it, but im not sure if i should be trying ti work with it as much if its gonna like hate me lmao
Very nice video. I really enjoyed it! You made me want to get a couple of them..shame on you!! LOL!!
His name was Rocco Lol, get two or more and make videos on them, lol
I have had my Bourke about 6 months now. We got her from a local family owned pet store and she is hand tame. Lately though, she has been growling occasionally when getting her in and out of her cage. Mostly she growls at the dogs (we keep them separate of course) but she doesn't like them around the base of her cage. Has anyone else experienced this? It makes me feel bad, like she doesnt enjoy being around us. She is otherwise acting normal, eating drinking and making her normal chirpy sounds. She is very sweet and never bites. I have had budgies my entire life but this my first Bourke so this little growling sound is new to me lol
Hi, my females do this as well. It's normal for then to do that. They do that to let you know they don't want to be bothered or they don't like something.
Hey, how are you?
I have some baby burkies one of them just left the nest but looks like the nose trills are clogged up, how do you clean them and what do you use? Thank you in advance. Greetings from Statesville, NC.
Is there any sharing of breeders on here? I've been looking for a Bourke Parakeet, but I can't find ANY in MN.
Are bourke's usually able sing a tune like pretty bird and wot woo? Because mine is able to learn a short song
Just got our first pair🎉
Congratulations 👏 🎊
Where did you get yours? I haven't seen any that pink anywhere.
Hi. I got some from a breeder and some were rehomed to me and some where born at my house. There are hard to find
Are they affectionate with each other? Do they play or do tricks?
Hi, Bourke Parakeets do not preen each other, however they feed each other. They don't cuddle together. One of my males has learned to do the wave and I am sure if you worked with them they could be trained to other tricks
@@Loveofpets thanks for replying.
Hi! How do Bourkes do with zebra finches?
Thank you for the video! Not long ago I adopted a Rosy Bourke and it is very interesting to see his personality bloom after going through a stressful time and finally getting used to his new home. Question: do any of your Bourkes stand straight, with their tails perked up (looks completely horizontal from lateral view) and make quaint chirps?? I am trying to figure out if this is a mating behavior, and if so, if it is a female's. Maybe my Rosey boy was a girl all along💖!
Thank you in advance.
Hi, yes my females do that, you probably have a female 😀
Love of Pets ahhh so exciting! She has not laid eggs though. Should I expect any even if I have no male Rosy Bourke? She has a male cockatiel buddy though. Not sure if that might have influence in the mating behavior. Thank you in advance!
Yes, females will lay eggs without a male, they won't be fertile though. The male cockatiel may make her hormonal but sometimes they just get hormonal no matter what's going on.
I have a male and female bourke .. The recently bred and hatched in the last several days.. she had laid 5 eggs .. I have 4 babies so far .. waiting to see if there will be a # 5.. your video was very helpful.. but could you tell me how often do they mate? They will be hand fed by another breeder since I work and don’t have enough time to feed them consistently.. my male is blue edged wings tail face and chest with a little Rosie around his lower belly to his tail .. he is beautiful.. and my female looks like your bourkes and she is very beautiful also my male’s name is “blue” and female is “Rosie “
.. I am very excited about holding these babies .. Rosie was not hand fed but she has warmed up to me and I think soon she will hop on my hand.. and blue was had fed and he is very friendly and he says “ pretty boy” and whistles the wolf call and the dog call whistle and a couple others he is very attentive and eager to learn ..❤️😊
Hi, your bourkes may want to make another clutch right after this one. It's best to let them have only two clutches per year.
Oh love you with your animals ❤️ I am planning on getting a pair ofBourkes love this information .Now where to find a pair that is my Question?.
Google breeders in your area, look on your local classifieds or search for bird clubs in your area as they usually post breeders. Ask at your local bird stores.
Love of Pets I decided today to bring home a dark Gray blue Parakeet . He is a bit older looks like maybe 8 MOs old . Hand tamed . Found him at PetSmart and I think he knows he escaped❤️🥰 love him so much .
Having a hard time finding them where did you get yours❤️
The Bourks are hard to find
Can I ask you a question? I have a question about a new bird I just bought. He is a Bourke Parakeet. He is handtame but still afraid. In the livingroom he ascaped and flew against window and even the walls.....as if he didn't see the walls at all. I immediatly catched him and put him in the big cage. My question is....how do I train this bird to fly in the livingroom without him hurting himself again. I could really use your advise because I don't want to loose this cute bird. Thank you
Hi, its normal that birds do this the first few times they fly. Close the curtains or close the blinds and let him fly. He will learn and eventually fly without hitting walls and windows. The first few times they are usually nervous and disoriented.
My baby cockatiel Bubbles that I am hand feeding right now did this a few times and now he flys with no problem
@@Loveofpets thank you so much for your advise! I will continue letting him fly in the room with curtains closed. I love him so much and it's hard to see him bump into everything😖😊
Awesome video. My niece wanted to get a bourke parakeet, but the store didn't have one and so she got a parrotlet or parakeet instead. This video greatly summarizes about this bird.
Your birds are docile, like mine. However, mine freaks out at everything and so it's so hard for me to play or train him. He won't play with his toys/hangings. I don't know what to do. He'll be 17 wks old soon. He doesn't like petting and so I barely can pet him. I don't know how to give him new food: kale/spinach, apples, cereal, rice, carrots. I doubt he'll eat them. I don't want him to eat only seeds. How can I give him healthy nutritions when he has no interests?
Good that you said these aren't the petting types or require attentions all the time.
I was thinking of getting a parakeet later on because of their speaking abilities, cheap, and other reasons. Do these poop a lot and are messy eaters? Parakeets poop every 15 min.
I was going to ask you about cage size, but you mentioned it.
How much do bourkes cost vs budgies?
Too bad they don't come in more colorful colors. I guess nature created them like that for camouflage against predators.
Hi, Bourke's don't like being petted, mine like to sit on me and be talked to. One of my Bourke bends his head sometimes to be petted for only a few seconds but that's it. Don't force him to be petted as he may start to be afraid of you. Bourke's are nervous and delicate birds but as they mature they get more calm.
Keep offering food everyday. Hand some greens to the side of the cage near s perch, put a dish of greens, veggies and fruits at the bottom of the cage or put some in a bowl near a perch. Sometimes they like to eat while out of the cage so try putting a dish on top of the cage. Another way to try and get them to eat it is sprinkle some millet on top of the fresh food, just don't offer any millet in the cage as he will eat that instead. I feed my fesh food in the morning as that's when they are the hungriest.
Bourke's poop as much as budgies and it's small like s budgie. Mine are not messy eaters. Hope this helps and thanks for watching.
Thank you for your reply. Bourkes sound like my bird. He doesn't like to be petted. He is docile and often very nervous. He doesn't play with toys. I can somewhat and sometimes pet him.
I like your tips about green food. I'll try that. Right now the weather is so freaking hot. I avoid going to store to buy food. Sometimes I don't even want to cook. When it gets cooler, I'll buy fresh produce and try to introduce it to him on cage or chop up w/ apple and rice and put it in a food cup.
Should I take out his regular seed cup and use the vege, fruit & millet food cup instead (in the morning)? Otherwise, he'll just go straight to the seed cup.
Food on top of cage? nah. He doesn't go there. I put him there, and he tries to fly down. I hate to see him fly down so high since his wings are clipped. This Sat, he'll be 17 wks old. Still very shy. I'll try to buy a bend perch long enough to curve from door to the top of cage. Hopefully he'll get used to climbing up there and Stay There. At least he knows how to get home (back to cage if he can see it).
Yes try the fresh food first thing in the morning. Take away his seeds for about a half hour and see if he eats fresh food.
Thank you for your reply. I did that. I took away his seed food cup and then replaced it with small chopped apples, hard boiled egg, spinach sliced, strawberry chopped, with 3 banana slices which were covered with a few seeds and some millets. He threw out the egg and I saw some spinach leaves out, some strawberry slices out. I also cut the tips of broccoli and put it in there. Overall, not really sure what he ate. I did it again with a fresh meal in the afternoon. No spinach and cauliflower. He threw that out too. Now he's eating. I accidentally left the other cup out of the cage (seeds) and he saw it and wanted to get it, but couldn't.
I just don't want him to eat mainly seeds. Did I overdo it? Should I start slowly eg: like 80% seeds and 20 % vege/lettuce, apple, strawberry? and later progress to 50% to 50%?
Yes that's a good idea. Never starve him. Sprinklinh seeds on the fresh food is s good idea. My Bourke's love apples, shredded carrots and greens the most.
I’ve been researching budgies for a while but recently discovered the Bourke. It seems like the better fit for me so I plan on possibly getting a pair this summer. Do you know much about flight suits?
Hi, I don't recommend flight suits for Bourke's as they stress out too much. When I pick them up just to nails, they are so stressed so I can't imagine what would happen if a flight suit would be put on. They may die of shock. They are more of a hands off bird.
Love of Pets I understand. Would the same go for a hand raised one, that’s used to people handling it?
Love of Pets Also, is there anything I can do prevent poop all around the room?
Yes unfortunately. You can try but they stress easy. I would say try slowly and stop if there is a problem as each bird is different and he may be okay.
Love of Pets I understand. Thanks!!
My female rosy bourke lives with a male cockatiel and they get along very well. However, since this March, the rosy bourke sometimes will chase the cockatiel in flight. Is this hostile or territorial behavior? Is this playing??? Thank you!
It may be an aggressive move or could be playing. If it's an aggressive move then they will start to fight in the cage so keep an eye on them.