Human Mental Health & Keeping Parrots | TheParrotTeacher

Hello cockatiel lovers,
This week we are looking at the impact of keeping parrots on human mental health.
It's a topic I don't often see discussed so it's one I've made several videos on over the years I've been on RUclips!
As usual, any comments or questions, feel free!
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[@beaniebaby7075]

Such an important topic to discuss. I have days where my mental health is well below zero and the addition of the birds care sometimes send me into a downward spiral. Its so important to take care yourself so that you can be at your best for your flock. and most of the time after they made me have a good cry from the stress or just being naughty I go and let them out and we snuggle. parrot ownership is HARD but the love you get is worth the hardships.

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Totally true! Being aware of how tough it can be and allowing it can make the good times make up for it!

[@rachelfinder]

This is an encouraging video. We're barely three months into our new relationship with our Sun conure. We rehomed her from a neighbor and we love her.
But man, has it been hard! Our bird and I had a hard start due to really hard bites on the first day. Like, blood drawing hard. I was scared and it took a lot of effort to be willing to risk a bite again.
She took to my hubby instantly, so I put in the effort. Now I'm her favorite, largely because I spend the most time with her during the day.
But that has resulted in new challenges. She wants attention all the time and working from home, I can't always give it to her. Her screaming interrupts my phone calls and my focus. Despite having toys, she'd much rather chew my notes, keyboard, phone case, pencils...There are just some days its a real struggle to not scream back in her face.
I already have depression and bipolar, and she can definitely aggravate things. It's not easy. But when she's being cuddly, it makes the effort feel worth it.

[@TheParrotTeacher]

It can be tough for sure sometimes!
But we can work through problems just like we do with people and adapt / move forward!

[@Dawn-km5yo]

Thank you, it’s good to know your not alone

[@TheParrotTeacher]

My pleasure!

[@LucyBird]

Thank you for this. Definitely stressful work sometimes in this human/parrot relationship and I really appreciate you acknowledging this.

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Glad it was helpful!

[@yesidtac7863]

Jejejee muy cierto

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Thank you!

[@stuckinthelazycorneragain4016]

Super important video! I completely agree that it's a topic not many people touch on, good on you for doing it. We need to normalise having setbacks and being upset at that BUT also make sure we know we can work through it 🦜

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Totally true! People often get blasted for admitting setbacks or mistakes! But its normal and ok!