you can get perfectly good used cages from craigslist or facebook marketplace for about $100, even up to macaw size. pellets are $4 per lb in the US from the bins where they are the freshest and veggies are very cheap here too. dogs are much more expensive because they require real high quality meats at up to $7 per lb for ground sirloin. you can make toys your self for pennies. birds are not expensive if you check out the deals.
I think you forgot to mention one really dangerous and ubiquitous item: Cables. Dangerous on the inside (copper), dangerous on the outside (rubber) and even more dangerous when plugged in (electricity). Maybe it's just a kink of my bird but I have to be really careful when he is near any cable or he will start chewing on it.
It’ll all be in the download. Jamieleigh couldn’t go through absolutely everything in the video, it would take too long and there would also be information overload. 🙂
Mine, too! I forgot about what was in the cord. I always think about it being plugged in, or having Momo eat at it before I check it to plug in for use. Oye! Such busy beaks! I get it! It has to feel purdy good on those beaks to break into and tear apart. I love picking, too! I ain't ashamed to say it!
@@DinoboySeth that is exactly what they are! I never feel comfortable calling animals ‘pets’. They aren’t something you stick in your household somewhere you can fit them, they share you highs and lows and are you trusted family. Companions
My most horrifying moment as a bird owner was when I didn't realize one of the doors on my budgies cage was broken and one of them got out and hit the fan. By some miracle he was unharmed but in shock. I've learned to check the cage and doors for any potential issues every day.
glad birdie was okay. I'm getting rid of all my ceiling fans. I don't want to chance it, besides my 4 kids broke most of them. tape a toy to it and watch it spin off. goof balls.
Just when you thought you had your home bird proofed you realize you were missing some things!!! Thank you Jamie for making me more aware and my little guy even safer!
Your channel along with others like it has taught me so much about birds. I had never had a pet bird until a little over a year ago when I met my current boyfriend. He had a cockatiel for almost a year before we met and was not aware of how to take care of him properly. We got him a little budgie friend a couple months later. They were on all seed diets, kept in their cages most of the time and the cage was cluttered and had mirrors. They were kept around candles and cologne often. Because of you I've been working to change their diet. It has not been easy, but has gotten better. (Their weakness is fresh parsley 😊) We moved and they have a whole room to themselves now with lots of toys and perches. Their quality of life is continuously growing. It's unfortunate that the general public doesn't know how hard it is to properly care for birds. If it weren't for RUclips they probably wouldn't have made it. Thank you for all that you do!
My Rainbow Lorikeet had metal toxicity from playing with jewelry, while he was being looked after by someone else for a while. He would continuously vomit and not be able to hold down any food. When I spoke to the vet he suggested to have Simon put down because he was unlikely to survive and if he did survive he would probably have neurological problems. I said that it didn't matter how disabled Simon was, I wanted him alive as long as he wasn't in pain. Simon made it and he is a very happy healthy boy again at home with me. Remember jewelry can be toxic too.
So true, personally I don’t have many problems with my pigeon but he likes to chew wires, try to fly at windows, fights himself in mirrors/reflection and tries to fly out vents in our house if the heater is on.
you do have to hide all wires from your birds, esp. the bird light wires and controls. I lost a lot of bird lights that way. wrap them in bubble wrap with masking tape or hide them behind a book case. good point.
If don't mind me asking how do you manage with cooking while you have parrot/bird in the house ? I have been having concerns about kitchen fumes from non stick pan being toxic to parrots
I know JamieLeigh will have it in the free booklet (thanks for that, I’ll get it later ❤️), is having your cooker on when your birb is around. Heard so many terrible stories of birds landing on searing hot flat tops, landing in frying pans (skillets), landing in pans of boiling water, etc... This is a brilliant guide to have, thank you again for it xx
My landlord varnished the hardwood floors on the flat below ours and didn’t warn us. Luckily we hadn’t gotten a bird yet, but that could have been fatal for the bird. I was angry! Antifreeze. And those blue bleach cleaners for toilets that people drop into the back of tanks - don’t use them if you have pets of any kind. My friend killed her cat that way. And you can give your pet (or yourself) hyperthyroidism by using too many toxic cleaning products around them that spray in the air. Thank you for providing this information!
If this happens and you have a bird get them outside as soon as possible something similar happened to me but with paint. I took my birds outside and aired out my home and they were completely fine afterwards.
@@birdsworld2090 PLEASE at least take some sticks from outside and clean them and put them inside your birds cage!! It needs something to sit on and it also needs to be out of that small cage it's not good for them you need to let it out every day!!!
Great video, Jamie!! I wanted to add hair spray and perfume to the list. I'm sure you have them on your download. I'm old school, and still wear hair spray and real perfume. Most times the dogs are with me in the morning while I'm getting dressed, and as soon as I pick up the can of hair spray, they line up at the door. That's my cue to get all the furry and feathered friends out before I spray. And I never put perfume on my neck or wrists because that's where Yoshi goes. Gotta get creative to keep these guys safe. Thank you for the info, Jamie. It's always great to have a reference to keep handy. 😊
Another one that I experienced with my late budgie (I only thought about it when I saw your budgie) is floor play time. My budgie got stepped on by accident and lost his flight ability (luckily not his life) but that really taught my family a harsh lesson about being hyper aware when the bird is out and possibly having fun on the floor.
My cockatiel got out of his cage years ago and hit the ceiling fan once 😔. He got slung by it and hit the wall really hard. He was knocked out cold for like 30 seconds, then woke up. He is still alive today, but he twitches a little every now and then
One thing that I recently had a friend learn the /really/ hard way (dead budgie 😭) is to be really careful about window and door screens! My friend's budgie chewed on the screen and died from toxicity. Now I always monitor my birds very carefully if their in a room that has an open screened window to make sure they don't chew on it!
@@Alluvial.You are right! sorry i never corrected it i honestly didnt research too much but thankfully my bird has been ok not sure how entirely maybe she never chewed it thankfully. But yes for others who read this be cautious of what you use for your bird!
@@alaskabeach8757 No worries! It is a huge project, keeping our beloved critters from eating all the toxic stuff in our lives! Just wanted future readers to get the memo re chicken wire. It’s a community effort! Also, honestly I feel like most any pet would be able chew through mosquito screens on windows- and then either fly or fall out the window. That’s so likely to lead to injury or death, that maybe chicken wire exposure isn’t worse? Like I said, it’s a constant challenge to keep our dear ones safe! Gotta stay 6 steps ahead of them, lol :)
. Be very very aware of doors and drafts, Our 3 month baby green cheeked conure passed away in a tragic accident when a door closed on him! Put door stoppers on every door and be SUPER aware if your bird is out of the cage. The drafts are stronger than you think!
Wow! Thank you so much for all your videos! I've owned smaller pets (rabbits and tortoise) before, so I was aware of things like plants, soil and dangerous household objects, but a lot of things you mention in your videos is new to me. I love that you even gave a recipe for making my own bird food because I´m already very aware that store bought pet foods (actually for almost all pets, not just birds) aren't as good for your animal as they would like us to believe. Super happy to learn all of this before I get my little parrotlet.
I'm glad you did a video on this subject. Their is a couple that you visited and helped them with their Sun Conures , they also have a RUclips channel Best Flocking Friends.. I made a comment in one of their videos about their ceiling fans running when birds are out and how very dangerous it is.She responded back and said it is ok they know they are there. They respect y'all could you pleading contact them and convey how dangerous it is with the ceiling fans going.
Aww 😍 the fluffy puffy handsome. Comment is so beautiful. I agree on sharing the things to make sure birds are safe. They are very adventurous little babies. I can see why Jamie can’t resist the kisses.
Thank you for this fantastic video! I don't have any birds, but I love them and am unendingly curious about them, so I love your videos simply for educational purposes and just to appreciate your beautiful bird babies. I've had a few close calls in past where I thought I was going to be asked to take on a bird by one person who died and one who had a new baby & a toddler & couldn't cope, but it didn't end up happening. I was already fascinated by birds at that time and watched a lot of videos, so I had a small idea of what I could be getting into, but that was 7 years ago and in the time since I have learned a LOT! LOL! Anyway -- more things to think about here for sure. . .Thanks again!
Better to be safe than sorry, right? Jamie is a GREAT bird owner! My bird is healthy, but when he is sleepy and my hand is near, he is OK with sleeping like that. Does he trust me a lot? BTW Jamie, you look AWESOME today! ❤✨
Pretty much make sure you are round your bird at all times, I have found mine getting into things I don't want her to. Having to put tools/blades away when not in use is a thing I have learned. (She once grabbed one of my cutting tools off the work bench and tried to fly off with it) One major thing is pins/tacks, do not have them easily grabbable by a bird, same with small screws, put them in something
Thanks so much for this video! About the branches, there’s a wood that is amazing for birds! It’s called Kanuka. It’s really good for their health and it is an amazing texture for them to shred up like a toy. My birds love it😊
One thing you didn't mention was long hair. They land on your head or walk around on the floor and it's easy for them to get a long piece of hair wrapped around their toe or foot and that can lead to an amputated toe or foot.
@@tzxazrael no, it happens. Hair, even human hair can wrap around a bird neck or foot and cause death or amputation.. Good point. Brush your hair daily and empty the brush daily and do not let your bird pluck at it. Put your long hair up in a sloppy bun, a french braid, a french twist. but no long stray hair, esp. for smaller birds because it is deadly.
She's worked with almost every bird out there, and since green cheeks are so popular, I'm sure she has before. Check out her videos about general things for bird owners, as it has brilliant advice for EVERY kind of bird. You could also watch ElleAndTheBirds ruclips.net/channel/UCrozpXn44uk0V9uQWFhxJuA since she has a green cheek and talks about him a lot. Lots of good videos about them there, too.
This is so true about celing fans I have personal experience, when you let your bird out and think they're safe because they're clipped, they're NOT safe. My bird surprised me one day and flew all the way up probably got 6 inches from the fan and I freaked the hell out, fan has not been on since. 🙏🙏🙏 Please be careful with ur babies.
Excellent as always...sorry, one more....CAR DOORS! I had a close call with my green cheek while he was with me outside vacuuming my wife's SUV....just a dreadful feeling being that close to such a drastic outcome.
actually, when you get a rescue dog, the first thing you do is train them to never rush a car door, either from the inside or out. your bird should be firmly on you shoulder or hand and must be completely tame to travel in a car outside a cage. good point.
Air fresheners are such a common hazard as are essential oils in diffusers. One that I heard about last year was plastic oven bags and crockpot liners. When the plastic gets hot it releases toxic vapors. Yuck!
I inherited two parrots, a Senegal parrot and a sun conure, I’ve learned a lot from these your videos, thank you very much!!! Story of my Senegal parrot: he was hatched est. 1983 and he had three previous owners (including my grandfather of whom I inherited the birds from) the second owner mistreated him and now he was scared of people, but I’ve gotten him calmed down and is now OK with being around people, he still attempts to bite people but still making progress! Story of my sun conure: hatched est. 1998 She is very calm, very vocal too, but we can’t seem to get her to step up, always bites, but as I said making progress, only two other owners (including my grandfather) anyways, thank you very very much for your videos and as always, stay awesome!! :)
I was just watching the video on rico and this notification popped up 🥰💯 looking forward to get an African grey just want to know if they can be flight trained...love from south Africa 💥❤
I just found out that I have been using a ceramic coated curling iron that has Teflon in the coating, and I used it in the bathroom next to my bird room 😰 There are so many products that are coated with Teflon that we aren’t aware of because they’re marketed as “ceramic coated”
Pls someone tell me why i am watching these videos when i don't have a bird? I think i have a crush on comet or blueberry or is it cressi or may be it's bondi. No no I think it's jinx watching his feet.❤️
We have done things backwards. Got a Green Cheek Conure and THEN started learning. Fortunately he is doing great AND I am a happy bird owner. Learning learning learning.
Thank you so very much as I'm getting a Quaker parrot and already researched how inquisitive these parrots can be, so having this list on hand is great, been watching a lot of your videos and also subscribed to your channel keep up the awesome work as the work you do for the birds is awesome. Thank you for all you do for the birds and subscribers alike
I didn't know about the safe cleaning oven! Good thing my birds are far away from it. But for sure from today on, I will put them outside when I use it!
Hot stoves I used to have my bird on my shoulder while I was cooking and then one day realized that she likes to land on the stove which is fine if it’s cool so now before I start cooking I put her in my bedroom which is where her cage is and shut the door so she can fly around my bedroom but not get out into the kitchen
Just subscribed and turned notifications on! I love ur channel sooo much! Also u are very lucky to have all these birds! My dream is to get a toco toucan
Hi Jamie! I wonder if it would be possible to make a video on the dangers of releasing unwanted pets into the wild, namely in the cities and unnatural habitats. I seen a parakeet trying to consort with the native sparrows and they were having none of it. Thanks and best wishes.
In the spirit of bird health and safety, do you have any tips on how to safely administer medicine to your birds without it becoming a traumatic experience?
Hello friends, can I ask? okay before I emphasize that this question is without any intention other than my curiosity, the question: "Why do people out there (outside Indonesia and Thailand) keep more parrots?" If in Indonesia there are many who keep babbling birds, what do you think the strongest reason is that there aren't many people out there who care for other than parrots? thank you
not sure what your question is. why do people keep pet birds? because we love them and are addicted to them. but not all parrots make good pets. only a handful of species are kept as pets. for example, Amazon green parrots and African greys, because they are great talkers. Macaws because they are beautiful and majestic and can talk and won't kill you. Indian ring necks because they are cute and fairly good talkers. Budgies (budgeriariers) because they talk pretty good and are cheap and adorable. There are 400 species of parrots, but only about a dozen are kept as pets. A black cockatoo is not a good pet because it is very aggressive, is one good example. Cockatoos are friendly and cuddly and can be great pets so they are kept. It depends on the species. Of the smaller birds, we love lovebirds, budgies, ringnecks, canaries, parotlets, etc. Of the larger species we love African Greys, cockatoos, macaws and Amazon Green Birds (why don't we have a better name for these? really) and then there are caiques and lorikeets and linnies. But there are so many more species.
I would like to include cooking on the stove when your birds are out. I used to do it all the time because my birds never flew into my kitchen, However one day something spooked them and one of my birds landed on my stove top and thankfully did not land on the hot burner. Ever since then they remain in their cages until I am done cooking. I got lucky. I hope NO ONE ever has that scare like I did.
Yes that’s a good warning. A local pet rescue has a bird they’re trying to rehome who is currently in a foster who was permanently disabled when she flew into her original owners hot tea cup and scalded herself
hi!!!! I was wondering if you could do a video about alexandrine parakeets and what you think about them, their personality and how to get along with them. Oh, And if it is possible to get an irn or alex to like cuddle. Thank you!!
Here is a story i witnessed this personally years ago...my mothers friend had a small glass of ice and scotch on an end table. My mothers super friendly parakeet landed on the glass and leaning over it i am guessing inhaled fumes and actually passed out in the glass! This happened so quickly and i am glad there was ice in the glass it stopped him from being submerged!!! Poor thing! I got him out and sat with him and he came to and was okay. Yikes! This is a good list to give thought to. It is easy to overlook some things!
Thank you so much for your list! I know this is an older video but I hope you see my comment. Or those that read the comments. Oven bags for cooking turkeys and other things huge No-No very dangerous! Also when I am cooking I make sure that my AGC is in her house! If you're boiling a pot of pasta water, and somebody flies over, danger danger! And one more thing I would like to say because there are so many birds that get lost because they flew out the door or flew out the window. Please get screen doors and Screen your windows! A screen door is great you can have the backdoor open and have the screen locked for extra security! But always mindful mindful put that sign out, " bird on floor , Do Not Open Door! "
Would a cage with dimensions 31x20x51 be good for two cockatiels, (or two lovebirds or budgies.) We have been watching these videos, and trying to make all the right choices. We haven’t decided on a breed yet, but would any of these safely fit in that size cage? For more context, I stay at home, and they would be allowed out often. Thanks for the info! 🙏
I completely understand the dangers of a ceiling fan. However after seeing your guys trying to get it spinning themselves, it makes me want to just attach a ceiling fan to the ceiling, with no electrical going to it at all so no way for it to be turned on, just to have a merry-go-round on the ceiling for my birds. I feel like this would be good inspiration for a bird toy lol
I was so worried about an error with plants, flowers or branches when I got my bird last year I decided to not allow any in the house, luckily we already had steel pans and enamel trays but I’m always checking what my birdie picks up from the carpet & watching over her, it’s stressful for a while but find I do it on ‘auto pilot’ mode now 😕
We are about to get a cockatiel and I have a question. It was mentioned no galvanized cages due to metal poisoning. We live in a large loft that has exposed galvanized AC vents in the ceiling. Would this be to unsafe to have the bird around?
Jamie I've been meaning to ask, but keep forgetting--why do you leave the tags on some toys you hang on their stands? Like the kabobs etc. have those shiny paper labels stapled on, and I just assumed I should be worried about the staples or when the tags are attached with thin plastic rings. Is it not an issue or are you just confident that they're not interesting compared to the toy? I've been removing them because I'm paranoid lol. Also Comet checking feet is adorable as always :3
Hi i have problems with my african grey stepping up do you have any tips on how i can earn his trust he doesn't bite but doesn't offer his foot also can u tell me how i can get him to eat chop he doesn't like that very much at all just chews it amd spits it out. Love your videos your amazing
Hello Jamie Leigh, Do your macaws ever bite you? if so then do you need to go to hospital and get stitches done? My African grey's bites used to really hurt so I imagine macaws can do some pretty bad damage if they are annoyed. This does put me off from getting a large parrot. Should I be scared of getting one?
hey jamie! thankyou so much for this vedio!...but there are few things which I don't know if they are safe for my bird or not?...I have an Alexandrian parakeet and he loves playing with rubber stuffs, plastic bottle caps and pens, I have tried giving him toys but he doesn't play with that much .. even if I hide them he just finds way to them. I really feel concern about this!..what do you think about this ? please let me know
What to use when deep cleaning or just cleaning your entire home including floors? Is bleach okay? The parrot store told me it was okay to use bleach, but it seem so strong. Should I avoid it???
I was being stupid and trusted my brother enough to let him watch my parakeet for literally 20 MINUTES and I came back to him panicking and the dog running around with her in her mouth and she ended up breaking her neck and killing her. In other words I’m never talking to my brother again.
Bunny Lover holy crap... I am so sorry, thats the most horrific thing I can imagine. My conure just died last friday... he was super old 20-30 years. But no matter how they go its just heart breaking. Im glad you are careful when ‘trusting’ others with your pets.
really, you should talk to your brother. watching birds is tricky and even the best bird owners lose a bird. sorry your brother is more important than a bird. humans are still more important than birds. forgive him and move on. help him to understand pet care better. I'm sure he didn't mean it and intentions are everything. Did he buy you a new bird? that's what I would do. fix what you break but expect the other person to forgive too. life is to short and your bird for sure is in birdie heaven watching over you. if you can forgive and calm your soul, you will be able to catch glimpses of him or her
the bird forgave your brother, now it's your turn. forgive your brother and talk to him, please. good for you good for him good for the bird. the bird wants you to do this. birds forgive,they are pure spirits. I'm sure there are days when you forgot food or fresh water or fresh veggies, and your bird forgave you. Now forgive your brother.
"If you cannot afford a safe cage you cannot afford a bird."
YES. Birds are not cheap pets. I wish more people would heed this.
There price might be cheap but everything else is hundreds of dollars
Yeah I agree if you can't even afford a safe cage how are you going to afford the vet bills
you can get perfectly good used cages from craigslist or facebook marketplace for about $100, even up to macaw size. pellets are $4 per lb in the US from the bins where they are the freshest and veggies are very cheap here too. dogs are much more expensive because they require real high quality meats at up to $7 per lb for ground sirloin. you can make toys your self for pennies. birds are not expensive if you check out the deals.
@@jmdenison Dogs.... sirloin....?
@@biggusmunkusthegreat ground sirloin. my dogs are small with small mouths! they love it
I think you forgot to mention one really dangerous and ubiquitous item: Cables.
Dangerous on the inside (copper), dangerous on the outside (rubber) and even more dangerous when plugged in (electricity).
Maybe it's just a kink of my bird but I have to be really careful when he is near any cable or he will start chewing on it.
It’ll all be in the download. Jamieleigh couldn’t go through absolutely everything in the video, it would take too long and there would also be information overload. 🙂
Not just you! My poor headphone and Charger cables for my phone
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Mine, too! I forgot about what was in the cord. I always think about it being plugged in, or having Momo eat at it before I check it to plug in for use. Oye! Such busy beaks! I get it! It has to feel purdy good on those beaks to break into and tear apart. I love picking, too! I ain't ashamed to say it!
Having a bird isn't having a pet; it is having a lifestyle
It’s having a little buddy that screams
@@borb4944 every morning until you let them out but they're so precious you can't get mad if you don't get to sleep in
I like to see birds as companions, not pets. You have to live your life in a way that’s safe and fun for the both of you
It’s like having a friend
@@DinoboySeth that is exactly what they are! I never feel comfortable calling animals ‘pets’. They aren’t something you stick in your household somewhere you can fit them, they share you highs and lows and are you trusted family. Companions
My most horrifying moment as a bird owner was when I didn't realize one of the doors on my budgies cage was broken and one of them got out and hit the fan. By some miracle he was unharmed but in shock. I've learned to check the cage and doors for any potential issues every day.
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glad birdie was okay. I'm getting rid of all my ceiling fans. I don't want to chance it, besides my 4 kids broke most of them. tape a toy to it and watch it spin off. goof balls.
@@jmdenison I played the fan game as a kid myself 🤣
My dove Venus got a bad injury from flying into a fan she got a cut on her thigh area and luckily she survived and is still happy to this day
Just when you thought you had your home bird proofed you realize you were missing some things!!! Thank you Jamie for making me more aware and my little guy even safer!
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Your channel along with others like it has taught me so much about birds. I had never had a pet bird until a little over a year ago when I met my current boyfriend. He had a cockatiel for almost a year before we met and was not aware of how to take care of him properly. We got him a little budgie friend a couple months later. They were on all seed diets, kept in their cages most of the time and the cage was cluttered and had mirrors. They were kept around candles and cologne often. Because of you I've been working to change their diet. It has not been easy, but has gotten better. (Their weakness is fresh parsley 😊) We moved and they have a whole room to themselves now with lots of toys and perches. Their quality of life is continuously growing. It's unfortunate that the general public doesn't know how hard it is to properly care for birds. If it weren't for RUclips they probably wouldn't have made it. Thank you for all that you do!
That's brilliant well done you've made some great changes in that wee birds life ❤️🐦😊
My Rainbow Lorikeet had metal toxicity from playing with jewelry, while he was being looked after by someone else for a while. He would continuously vomit and not be able to hold down any food. When I spoke to the vet he suggested to have Simon put down because he was unlikely to survive and if he did survive he would probably have neurological problems. I said that it didn't matter how disabled Simon was, I wanted him alive as long as he wasn't in pain. Simon made it and he is a very happy healthy boy again at home with me. Remember jewelry can be toxic too.
Comet: “Are they still there”?
Yes comet they’re still there!
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😂 FOOT CHECK 😂😂😂
So true, personally I don’t have many problems with my pigeon but he likes to chew wires, try to fly at windows, fights himself in mirrors/reflection and tries to fly out vents in our house if the heater is on.
Awwww! I love pigeons! It sounds like he's a handful to keep safe.
you do have to hide all wires from your birds, esp. the bird light wires and controls. I lost a lot of bird lights that way. wrap them in bubble wrap with masking tape or hide them behind a book case. good point.
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If don't mind me asking how do you manage with cooking while you have parrot/bird in the house ? I have been having concerns about kitchen fumes from non stick pan being toxic to parrots
I know JamieLeigh will have it in the free booklet (thanks for that, I’ll get it later ❤️), is having your cooker on when your birb is around. Heard so many terrible stories of birds landing on searing hot flat tops, landing in frying pans (skillets), landing in pans of boiling water, etc... This is a brilliant guide to have, thank you again for it xx
My landlord varnished the hardwood floors on the flat below ours and didn’t warn us. Luckily we hadn’t gotten a bird yet, but that could have been fatal for the bird. I was angry!
Antifreeze. And those blue bleach cleaners for toilets that people drop into the back of tanks - don’t use them if you have pets of any kind. My friend killed her cat that way. And you can give your pet (or yourself) hyperthyroidism by using too many toxic cleaning products around them that spray in the air. Thank you for providing this information!
If this happens and you have a bird get them outside as soon as possible something similar happened to me but with paint. I took my birds outside and aired out my home and they were completely fine afterwards.
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Your poor bird needs a bigger cage, more toys, and better perches ASAPعالم الطيور Birds world
@@birdsworld2090 PLEASE at least take some sticks from outside and clean them and put them inside your birds cage!! It needs something to sit on and it also needs to be out of that small cage it's not good for them you need to let it out every day!!!
Shutting a toilet seat is also good to reduce bacteria spread since when you flush it spreads the water from the toilet up to a couple feet.
Great video, Jamie!! I wanted to add hair spray and perfume to the list. I'm sure you have them on your download.
I'm old school, and still wear hair spray and real perfume. Most times the dogs are with me in the morning while I'm getting dressed, and as soon as I pick up the can of hair spray, they line up at the door. That's my cue to get all the furry and feathered friends out before I spray. And I never put perfume on my neck or wrists because that's where Yoshi goes. Gotta get creative to keep these guys safe.
Thank you for the info, Jamie. It's always great to have a reference to keep handy. 😊
Another one that I experienced with my late budgie (I only thought about it when I saw your budgie) is floor play time. My budgie got stepped on by accident and lost his flight ability (luckily not his life) but that really taught my family a harsh lesson about being hyper aware when the bird is out and possibly having fun on the floor.
Comet is just checking his feet to make sure they arent tangled around household items. :p lol
My cockatiel got out of his cage years ago and hit the ceiling fan once 😔. He got slung by it and hit the wall really hard. He was knocked out cold for like 30 seconds, then woke up. He is still alive today, but he twitches a little every now and then
Yikes. Glad to hear he recovered.
horrible situation but i mean lived and learned like a child.
Is he still alive?
@@ashtoncode2263 he actually just passed away last March. He was at least 20 yrs old
@@kristenhyland8095 rip baby 🫶 sounds like an absolute unit of a bird. I'm glad he had a long life.
One thing that I recently had a friend learn the /really/ hard way (dead budgie 😭) is to be really careful about window and door screens! My friend's budgie chewed on the screen and died from toxicity. Now I always monitor my birds very carefully if their in a room that has an open screened window to make sure they don't chew on it!
I put chicken wire on the inside of my window so when I open it they cant get to the screen .makes my room look like a jail tho.
@@alaskabeach8757 Chicken wire is galvanized and therefore also toxic
@@Alluvial.You are right! sorry i never corrected it i honestly didnt research too much but thankfully my bird has been ok not sure how entirely maybe she never chewed it thankfully. But yes for others who read this be cautious of what you use for your bird!
@@alaskabeach8757 No worries!
It is a huge project, keeping our beloved critters from eating all the toxic stuff in our lives! Just wanted future readers to get the memo re chicken wire. It’s a community effort!
Also, honestly I feel like most any pet would be able chew through mosquito screens on windows- and then either fly or fall out the window. That’s so likely to lead to injury or death, that maybe chicken wire exposure isn’t worse?
Like I said, it’s a constant challenge to keep our dear ones safe! Gotta stay 6 steps ahead of them, lol :)
. Be very very aware of doors and drafts, Our 3 month baby green cheeked conure passed away in a tragic accident when a door closed on him! Put door stoppers on every door and be SUPER aware if your bird is out of the cage. The drafts are stronger than you think!
I use beaded curtains. very pretty. no bird can fly thru them.
Drafts from what?
Excellent video, had no idea about the self cleaning oven. Definitely an important video to keep, and watch now and again. Thank you!
Wow! Thank you so much for all your videos! I've owned smaller pets (rabbits and tortoise) before, so I was aware of things like plants, soil and dangerous household objects, but a lot of things you mention in your videos is new to me. I love that you even gave a recipe for making my own bird food because I´m already very aware that store bought pet foods (actually for almost all pets, not just birds) aren't as good for your animal as they would like us to believe. Super happy to learn all of this before I get my little parrotlet.
That's what parrot owners need to know.
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Comet ☄️ is the most beautiful Macaw I’ve ever seen.
Say hi to him for me
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I'm glad you did a video on this subject. Their is a couple that you visited and helped them with their Sun Conures , they also have a RUclips channel Best Flocking Friends.. I made a comment in one of their videos about their ceiling fans running when birds are out and how very dangerous it is.She responded back and said it is ok they know they are there. They respect y'all could you pleading contact them and convey how dangerous it is with the ceiling fans going.
Aww 😍 the fluffy puffy handsome. Comment is so beautiful. I agree on sharing the things to make sure birds are safe. They are very adventurous little babies. I can see why Jamie can’t resist the kisses.
So relieved to see Comet still has his feet!
Thank you for this fantastic video! I don't have any birds, but I love them and am unendingly curious about them, so I love your videos simply for educational purposes and just to appreciate your beautiful bird babies. I've had a few close calls in past where I thought I was going to be asked to take on a bird by one person who died and one who had a new baby & a toddler & couldn't cope, but it didn't end up happening. I was already fascinated by birds at that time and watched a lot of videos, so I had a small idea of what I could be getting into, but that was 7 years ago and in the time since I have learned a LOT! LOL! Anyway -- more things to think about here for sure. . .Thanks again!
Better to be safe than sorry, right? Jamie is a GREAT bird owner!
My bird is healthy, but when he is sleepy and my hand is near, he is OK with sleeping like that. Does he trust me a lot?
BTW Jamie, you look AWESOME today! ❤✨
Hi Faisa, Omg Yes he trusts you😍💃🐦
Thank you 🙏🏼
@@BirdTricks You're welcome, I'm not buttering you, it's from my heart ♥✨
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Pretty much make sure you are round your bird at all times, I have found mine getting into things I don't want her to. Having to put tools/blades away when not in use is a thing I have learned. (She once grabbed one of my cutting tools off the work bench and tried to fly off with it)
One major thing is pins/tacks, do not have them easily grabbable by a bird, same with small screws, put them in something
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I know I shouldn't have favorites, but Comet has a special place in my heart! I can't help but love the constant foot checking
Thanks Jamie, after watching the video a few times, I spent hours going through my house making it safer for my birds....
Thanks so much for this video! About the branches, there’s a wood that is amazing for birds! It’s called Kanuka. It’s really good for their health and it is an amazing texture for them to shred up like a toy. My birds love it😊
I had chameleons for years. I used hibiscus branches which grow here. They are safe as is the whole plant.
I thought I was having vision problems when I saw your thumbnail, lol. It's very clickable
I love your bird's and watched your videos ❤️😍🐦
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One thing you didn't mention was long hair. They land on your head or walk around on the floor and it's easy for them to get a long piece of hair wrapped around their toe or foot and that can lead to an amputated toe or foot.
i think it would have to be a very extreme case... i mean look at jamieleigh's hair... i wouldn't call that short.
you are absolutely right. brush your long hair daily, put it up like women used to do and empty that darned hair brush regularly.
@@tzxazrael no, it happens. Hair, even human hair can wrap around a bird neck or foot and cause death or amputation.. Good point. Brush your hair daily and empty the brush daily and do not let your bird pluck at it. Put your long hair up in a sloppy bun, a french braid, a french twist. but no long stray hair, esp. for smaller birds because it is deadly.
Omg I’m early eeeeek btw i love the video and I am getting A green cheeked conure have you ever worked with them and do you have any advice????
She's worked with almost every bird out there, and since green cheeks are so popular, I'm sure she has before. Check out her videos about general things for bird owners, as it has brilliant advice for EVERY kind of bird. You could also watch ElleAndTheBirds ruclips.net/channel/UCrozpXn44uk0V9uQWFhxJuA since she has a green cheek and talks about him a lot. Lots of good videos about them there, too.
This was an amazing video. Some people get birds completely unaware of common household dangers.
Incredible useful video many thanks Jaimie!🤩🤩🤩
This is so true about celing fans I have personal experience, when you let your bird out and think they're safe because they're clipped, they're NOT safe. My bird surprised me one day and flew all the way up probably got 6 inches from the fan and I freaked the hell out, fan has not been on since. 🙏🙏🙏 Please be careful with ur babies.
Excellent as always...sorry, one more....CAR DOORS! I had a close call with my green cheek while he was with me outside vacuuming my wife's SUV....just a dreadful feeling being that close to such a drastic outcome.
actually, when you get a rescue dog, the first thing you do is train them to never rush a car door, either from the inside or out. your bird should be firmly on you shoulder or hand and must be completely tame to travel in a car outside a cage. good point.
Air fresheners are such a common hazard as are essential oils in diffusers. One that I heard about last year was plastic oven bags and crockpot liners. When the plastic gets hot it releases toxic vapors. Yuck!
Got a "steam cleaning" oven, and beware of catnip. 😊🦜 I always learn a lot from y'all! 💕
CATNIP?!?! Whoa! Thank you for that!
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I inherited two parrots, a Senegal parrot and a sun conure, I’ve learned a lot from these your videos, thank you very much!!!
Story of my Senegal parrot: he was hatched est. 1983 and he had three previous owners (including my grandfather of whom I inherited the birds from) the second owner mistreated him and now he was scared of people, but I’ve gotten him calmed down and is now OK with being around people, he still attempts to bite people but still making progress!
Story of my sun conure: hatched est. 1998 She is very calm, very vocal too, but we can’t seem to get her to step up, always bites, but as I said making progress, only two other owners (including my grandfather) anyways, thank you very very much for your videos and as always, stay awesome!! :)
Comet is just so chill
I love your videos, you treat your birds so well and we can tell how much you care about them!
I was just watching the video on rico and this notification popped up 🥰💯 looking forward to get an African grey just want to know if they can be flight trained...love from south Africa 💥❤
Eyyy same! Where in south africa?
@@karlahennings9604 Kempton park
I just found out that I have been using a ceramic coated curling iron that has Teflon in the coating, and I used it in the bathroom next to my bird room 😰
There are so many products that are coated with Teflon that we aren’t aware of because they’re marketed as “ceramic coated”
Pls someone tell me why i am watching these videos when i don't have a bird? I think i have a crush on comet or blueberry or is it cressi or may be it's bondi. No no I think it's jinx watching his feet.❤️
it's okay, many are addicted. just let the feelings flow.
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My parents umbrella likes to go after outlets! Now they have special covers 😂
Hi! Thanks this was really informative but I was wondering,
Is pot pourri safe for birds?
We have done things backwards. Got a Green Cheek Conure and THEN started learning. Fortunately he is doing great AND I am a happy bird owner. Learning learning learning.
Comet and his foot checks such a cutie! Great information!❤
Oml never been this early!! You and comet looking great as always! 💖
I love the topics your covering during this time its perfect for mee 🥰🦜
Love your videos! Very informative... thanks!
Well done Jamie- very informative!
So nice to see Comet again, checking those feets!
Thank you so very much as I'm getting a Quaker parrot and already researched how inquisitive these parrots can be, so having this list on hand is great, been watching a lot of your videos and also subscribed to your channel keep up the awesome work as the work you do for the birds is awesome. Thank you for all you do for the birds and subscribers alike
I didn't know about the safe cleaning oven! Good thing my birds are far away from it. But for sure from today on, I will put them outside when I use it!
Very good video! Thanks ! I also wanted to ask if you can do a video on ringneck parrots? Like their behavior etc etc that would be AWESOME 🐦
Hot stoves I used to have my bird on my shoulder while I was cooking and then one day realized that she likes to land on the stove which is fine if it’s cool so now before I start cooking I put her in my bedroom which is where her cage is and shut the door so she can fly around my bedroom but not get out into the kitchen
yep. rule is, no birds in the kitchen. too dangerous.
Did anyone else refresh their page multiple times because of the thumbnail, lol.
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Just subscribed and turned notifications on! I love ur channel sooo much! Also u are very lucky to have all these birds! My dream is to get a toco toucan
I have to have ceiling fans in my home living in the South but, I am going to transfer all of mine to fully caged ones for every room.
Hi Jamie! I wonder if it would be possible to make a video on the dangers of releasing unwanted pets into the wild, namely in the cities and unnatural habitats. I seen a parakeet trying to consort with the native sparrows and they were having none of it. Thanks and best wishes.
76th and I'm getting a cockatiel named popcorn
Is popcorn going to be a lutino? Cute name by the way!! ❤️
She is a loutino peral pied cokitiel but you cant see that much grey
That so cool I have a cinnamon
Yea her grey has a cinnamon tinted but it's mostly loutino
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This is really informative, thank you! And we need a foot check counter for this video! So cute!
In the spirit of bird health and safety, do you have any tips on how to safely administer medicine to your birds without it becoming a traumatic experience?
Hello friends, can I ask? okay before I emphasize that this question is without any intention other than my curiosity, the question: "Why do people out there (outside Indonesia and Thailand) keep more parrots?" If in Indonesia there are many who keep babbling birds, what do you think the strongest reason is that there aren't many people out there who care for other than parrots? thank you
not sure what your question is. why do people keep pet birds? because we love them and are addicted to them. but not all parrots make good pets. only a handful of species are kept as pets. for example, Amazon green parrots and African greys, because they are great talkers. Macaws because they are beautiful and majestic and can talk and won't kill you. Indian ring necks because they are cute and fairly good talkers. Budgies (budgeriariers) because they talk pretty good and are cheap and adorable. There are 400 species of parrots, but only about a dozen are kept as pets. A black cockatoo is not a good pet because it is very aggressive, is one good example. Cockatoos are friendly and cuddly and can be great pets so they are kept. It depends on the species. Of the smaller birds, we love lovebirds, budgies, ringnecks, canaries, parotlets, etc. Of the larger species we love African Greys, cockatoos, macaws and Amazon Green Birds (why don't we have a better name for these? really) and then there are caiques and lorikeets and linnies. But there are so many more species.
What do you think of free Flighting Smaller birds? I recently saw a video about free flighting cockatiels, i was curios about how safe that is.
I would like to include cooking on the stove when your birds are out. I used to do it all the time because my birds never flew into my kitchen, However one day something spooked them and one of my birds landed on my stove top and thankfully did not land on the hot burner. Ever since then they remain in their cages until I am done cooking. I got lucky. I hope NO ONE ever has that scare like I did.
Yes that’s a good warning. A local pet rescue has a bird they’re trying to rehome who is currently in a foster who was permanently disabled when she flew into her original owners hot tea cup and scalded herself
no bird should ever be in the kitchen. too much danger there. put up a door or bead curtain. agreed.
hi!!!! I was wondering if you could do a video about alexandrine parakeets and what you think about them, their personality and how to get along with them. Oh, And if it is possible to get an irn or alex to like cuddle. Thank you!!
Here is a story i witnessed this personally years ago...my mothers friend had a small glass of ice and scotch on an end table. My mothers super friendly parakeet landed on the glass and leaning over it i am guessing inhaled fumes and actually passed out in the glass! This happened so quickly and i am glad there was ice in the glass it stopped him from being submerged!!! Poor thing! I got him out and sat with him and he came to and was okay. Yikes! This is a good list to give thought to. It is easy to overlook some things!
Thank you so much for your list! I know this is an older video but I hope you see my comment. Or those that read the comments. Oven bags for cooking turkeys and other things huge No-No very dangerous! Also when I am cooking I make sure that my AGC is in her house! If you're boiling a pot of pasta water, and somebody flies over, danger danger! And one more thing I would like to say because there are so many birds that get lost because they flew out the door or flew out the window. Please get screen doors and Screen your windows! A screen door is great you can have the backdoor open and have the screen locked for extra security! But always mindful mindful put that sign out, " bird on floor , Do Not Open Door! "
Jaimelee: Talking about the hazards and dangers to birds in your home
Me: *bobs my head with Comet like a lunatic*
Omg I was going to self clean my oven today but decided to watch this video first before starting now I’m not going to do that !! Thank you
Would a cage with dimensions 31x20x51 be good for two cockatiels, (or two lovebirds or budgies.)
We have been watching these videos, and trying to make all the right choices. We haven’t decided on a breed yet, but would any of these safely fit in that size cage? For more context, I stay at home, and they would be allowed out often. Thanks for the info! 🙏
You are so real with your birds
Camelot macaws are so cute and I love the colors. They are my favorite macaw and I hope to get one in future once i'm ready!
I completely understand the dangers of a ceiling fan. However after seeing your guys trying to get it spinning themselves, it makes me want to just attach a ceiling fan to the ceiling, with no electrical going to it at all so no way for it to be turned on, just to have a merry-go-round on the ceiling for my birds.
I feel like this would be good inspiration for a bird toy lol
Comet is just asking to be pet the ENTIRE time HAHAHA.
Love that guy!
Awesome information
I will be a beginner and want to know everything
I was so worried about an error with plants, flowers or branches when I got my bird last year I decided to not allow any in the house, luckily we already had steel pans and enamel trays but I’m always checking what my birdie picks up from the carpet & watching over her, it’s stressful for a while but find I do it on ‘auto pilot’ mode now 😕
We are about to get a cockatiel and I have a question. It was mentioned no galvanized cages due to metal poisoning. We live in a large loft that has exposed galvanized AC vents in the ceiling. Would this be to unsafe to have the bird around?
This is what every bird owner should know. Thanks for sharing. 😊
Jamie I've been meaning to ask, but keep forgetting--why do you leave the tags on some toys you hang on their stands? Like the kabobs etc. have those shiny paper labels stapled on, and I just assumed I should be worried about the staples or when the tags are attached with thin plastic rings. Is it not an issue or are you just confident that they're not interesting compared to the toy? I've been removing them because I'm paranoid lol. Also Comet checking feet is adorable as always :3
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Im a newby to the bird media, but I stopped using any type of hair gel or oil. My Luna likes to preen my hair.
Hello - can you give me advice on products to use to clean the house like floor and furniture? if you have a cockateil?
Hi i have problems with my african grey stepping up do you have any tips on how i can earn his trust he doesn't bite but doesn't offer his foot also can u tell me how i can get him to eat chop he doesn't like that very much at all just chews it amd spits it out.
Love your videos your amazing
Hello Jamie Leigh, Do your macaws ever bite you? if so then do you need to go to hospital and get stitches done? My African grey's bites used to really hurt so I imagine macaws can do some pretty bad damage if they are annoyed. This does put me off from getting a large parrot. Should I be scared of getting one?
hey jamie! thankyou so much for this vedio!...but there are few things which I don't know if they are safe for my bird or not?...I have an Alexandrian parakeet and he loves playing with rubber stuffs, plastic bottle caps and pens, I have tried giving him toys but he doesn't play with that much .. even if I hide them he just finds way to them. I really feel concern about this!..what do you think about this ? please let me know
Is Banza pasta safe for parrots? Can't find information on the 2 ingredients that I'm not sure of. Tapioca flour and xanthan gum??
What to use when deep cleaning or just cleaning your entire home including floors? Is bleach okay? The parrot store told me it was okay to use bleach, but it seem so strong. Should I avoid it???
I saw Comet. First thought, foot check. I was not disappointed.
What about hexclad cookware. It has ptfe but is glazed over with stainless steel so it doesn't scratch or chip 🙏
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When his head shrunk😂
I have a question if my granddaughter use to have scented candles in her room but got rid of them is it safe for her to have a parakeet in there?
I have a weird question ? Do you save your birds feathers when they moult ? I would love some of his feathers ? Thank you for the download too :)
This is very useful, thanks!
Commenting because this video is so so important!
I was being stupid and trusted my brother enough to let him watch my parakeet for literally 20 MINUTES and I came back to him panicking and the dog running around with her in her mouth and she ended up breaking her neck and killing her. In other words I’m never talking to my brother again.
Omg I’m so sorry that’s terrible! I’m sure your brother felt terrible also. But yes that must have been heartbreaking:(
Bunny Lover holy crap... I am so sorry, thats the most horrific thing I can imagine. My conure just died last friday... he was super old 20-30 years. But no matter how they go its just heart breaking. Im glad you are careful when ‘trusting’ others with your pets.
really, you should talk to your brother. watching birds is tricky and even the best bird owners lose a bird. sorry your brother is more important than a bird. humans are still more important than birds. forgive him and move on. help him to understand pet care better. I'm sure he didn't mean it and intentions are everything. Did he buy you a new bird? that's what I would do. fix what you break but expect the other person to forgive too. life is to short and your bird for sure is in birdie heaven watching over you. if you can forgive and calm your soul, you will be able to catch glimpses of him or her
the bird forgave your brother, now it's your turn. forgive your brother and talk to him, please. good for you good for him good for the bird. the bird wants you to do this. birds forgive,they are pure spirits. I'm sure there are days when you forgot food or fresh water or fresh veggies, and your bird forgave you. Now forgive your brother.
What about diffusing essential oils? Also, are unscented candles ok?