Me: (watching this video) My cockatiel: AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

In my opinion cockatiels are one of the cutest species of parrots. I love their crest and their red cheeks

I love how everyone says that cockatiels are social birds when my cockatiel, taffy, hates everyone and everything.

There isn't even one bad thing. I am the best birb. This video was deeply offensive to my kind.

My cockatiels try to steal my breakfast porridge!

People: Cockatiels are bad in some ways Me: NO THEY'RE NOT IDIOT My cockatiel: *_Throws my glass of orange juice off the table_* man that's alot of likes for a comment of a bird ruining my day you people really like pain

*Pearl in the cage while u were talking* Pearl: What are you talking about?! I'm not heavy I'm fluffy!

When I'm cleaning he actually chase me while screaming.

Im currently 8 months pregnant and for the last 3 months my Cockatiel has been super clingy. He’s started crying if he’s out and I try and walk into another room. He wants to sit on me all the time and constantly head butts my lips for kisses. This is cute for about 5 minutes 🙈 but I adore him so much and I’m happy he is so friendly.

I'm glad you mentioned the "dander". A lot of people are surprised by it. Cockatiels have powdery feathers like Cockatoos. The feather dust is normal for them and a sign of healthy feathering. Because of that they may not be the best choice for a person who has respiratory issues. Birds are social creatures and want to interact positively with their humans. I love the cuddly, clingy tendencies but if you take them out at regular times, as close to the same time each day as you can, they will get used to the "schedule". They are very smart. Love seeing Pearl and Pillow. Thanks for the great videos!

Five Worst Aspects of Owning a Cockatiel: Poop. Poop. Poop. Poop. Poop.

3:13 one of the birds is bobbing their head in the background

When you said Pearl almost lost all of her tail feathers at one point because she was clumsy, I was so relieved because that recently happened to my bird and I thought that I was a bad owner or that she was hurt lol

#6 they can be ear throbbing loud. Mine wakes up at 6am screaming until I let him out of his cage. Doesn’t matter that I have black out curtains either😂 Which wakes my budgies up.

Mine came to me cold and dirty. Landed on my head while I BBQing. Been home ever since

I actually got my cockatiel because I needed a clingy animal. I have alot of health issues and most of all socializing issues so having a pet to keep me busy and keep me company made all the difference. He can be a bit obnoxious at times but its nice to feel how much loves and needs me.

I haven’t owned a Cockatiel in years, I’ve missed having a snuggly little buddy. I’m devouring all knowledge I can.

used to have one when i was 9. followed me around like a puppy. eventually became my alarm clock because he would start raising hell every morning at 7 on school days. then we got a quaker parrot, and the damn parrot taught him how to talk

I watched this video before getting my cockatiel thinking "nah, these aren't that bad". After having mine for a few months, I understand everything 😂

Owning a cockatiel is precious❤

I absolutely adore cockatiels, I always loved having mine in the house. They were loud, they screeched a lot, they flew around and knocked stuff down, they were super clingy and I loved every second of them. Even when one of them would have a night fright I’d get up in the middle of the night and spend the next few hours cuddling them until their anxiety went away. I can’t wait to get another. They’re so worth it to me.

This video was made three years ago. But I've had two cockatiels. One female and one male. They brought so much joy, love and blessings into my life. They gave me great happiness. They are both gone now. But all of the precious and priceless gifts they gave me will stay in my heart and memories forever. There are no bad things . They love you and they truly touched my life. And I'm so grateful I had them. ❤️

3:13 you can just see pearl bobbing her head up and down in the corner😂🤣

Once our front door was open and a cockatiel just sat right outside our door and then flew inside and landed on our fruit basket! She also landed on my sister's plate on the fish lol. She was hungry so we fed her seeds and gave her water. We were really surprised how social and brave this bird was and we kept her for 4 days until we found the owner. She was very intelligent and would literally rock her head to Michael jackson's songs!!! She was also such an attention seeker and kept following my dad around the house lol. She would chirp so loud whenever someone left the room. People also need to be aware that cockatiels are extremely loud especially in the mornings. She was so adorable and loved sitting on everyone's shoulder and did not bite. Very well trained! We missed her:(

When my cockatiel is mad or something he try to bite me but never bites me hard 🥺❤️

They don't sound bad at all. I'd like to get one someday. Birds are really interesting and pretty! ❤️

3:15 pearl just vibing in the backgroung

They are SO DANG CLINGY. Its unreal. I have a female pearl cockatiel who does exactly the same stuff. Lol

Video: "Cockateils are very loving". My Cockatiels: *murdering my hands when I so much as lift it up near them*

My cockatiel has always been extremely careful and gentle with his beak. He has never ever bitten me for real before. Hes 5 yrs old now. But damn hes clingy and messy too hahaha

Yea mine wants attention all the time!!! When I’m sitting in my couch it’s just screaming until I go get him and put him on my shoulder then he sleeps on me 😂😂😂

Me: 'looks at hands' Also me: 'sees a scratch on every inch bc of the cockatiels'

I love my cockatiels. It's been 2 years and the boy loves watching me play on phones or tablets. Hes very attached to people. People are like his playground. And he loves to sing and dance and play peek a boo. 🥰

Aww I just love the fact that people are still making videos about parrots, cause I love seeing people looking after them well, which that results in a cute parrot 😁

The first worst thing is actually not worst but the love your cockatiel shows towards you.

The scritches at 0:20 and 0:21 were soooo cute! Such an adorable tiel, I love how poofy and floofy he or she is 🥰🥰🥰

Great video, all my birds were on my bed watching this with me 😂

I just got my first cockatiel ever today. She’s 6 months old and we got her from a close friend from my mom. She is a hand raised one and I am really surprised that she likes being pet and she was trying to chill on the bed with me and eat my food. She adapted real quick. Her feathers are clipped and I’m gonna let her grow them out bc I have “bird dogs” and I would feel safer if she could fly. I named her nugget :D

I am never late for school my cockatiel screams as loud as they can at 6:30 my ears ring but it does wake me up well 😂

My grandmas sister: don’t worry his bites don’t hurt. I’m old with weak skin and he hasn’t bruised me once. My bird: *bruises my hands with bites and draws blood from my dads cuticles*

every morning my cockatiels start yelling like its end of the world... EVERY. MORNING.

I had a male cockatiel that was an aviary bird but still tame, because he lacked a fear instinct. While I was on my laptop he would come down and start pecking and pulling the keys off while I was typing doing work. Then I got him a smaller netbook and put him on it next to where I was sitting to have him peck at that instead. He only pecked at the keys on the same keyboard I was typing on. Only time he ever pecked at me gently but feverishly, was when I would try coax him down from his ceiling swing. He loved sitting up there.

Omg haha! I was just watching this out of curiosity, and when you said Pillow I got so happy! I have a white parakeet named Pillow and a baby cockatiel named Henry!!

“They’re Clingy” *Me When I get a cockatiel:* Awwwww cmere my feathery littwle baby

I really love your videos you’ve helped me a lot with my budgies

I'm glad to know we all have the same "problems" with our birds. I love mine to death. Neo almost 2yo and Angel almost 7yo. He was my 2 month old hand raised present for her after my last male Slayer died of health complications at the age of 4. To me Neo is the reincarnation of Slayer because when one died the other was being born. He's great and Angel is more sociable now because of him.

OMG! The Cliiiiiing! I love it though. My girl is a rescue from a severe neglect situation where she got very little interaction for most of her life. She deserves all the attention I can give her. Hanging out with me has also made her less fearful of new things and helped renew her curiosity.

I have been watching you all night! This is so helpful! :D

me: **saw tittle** Worst thing about owning cockatiel? Pftt... Her: *They are clingy!* Me: .... Ahh.. That's true..

Everyone knows that budgies aren't like THE BEST birds in the world, but they are amazing. For me, I never mind anything that the cockatiels do to my things, or me. My cockatiels that I had were from my friend. The cockatiels she was selling were for a very cheap price, and I always wanted one. Cockatiels have no problems whatsoever

This was such an amazing educational video! Especially scenes there not many videos like this!!!

Very nice and informative video!

I would not say that a bird who will fly to you and loves to cuddle is a bad thing. My 'tiels make me laugh every day and are very loving creatures. Instead of clingy, I would use the word affectionate !

3:13 look at that baby dance in the cage behind the lady

Thank you so much for the info!

wow nice video and thank you for the information

At 3:13 pearl is just bouncing around in the bottom left corner :)

I told myself that I would comment on all of your videos But I don’t know what to say so... Hola

As someone who had budgies, it was a huge surprise when Dad brought home a cockatiel out of the blue. The main things we had to get used to were: 1. Chalky dusty dander 2. Much sharper toenails 3. Noise volume. But Dad's cockatiel was the SWEETEST bird ever. Always cuddling, always asking for scritches, and forever desperately trying (and failing) to fit in with my three budgies... ♡

My cockatiel Kahlua will take three laps around the living room every time I take her out then she lands on my arm and lifts and spreads her wings at me then immediately wants scratches. She’s awesome

They stuck with u like a glue 😂

My cockatiel Gilbee can be a bit clingy & if he gets annoying while I'm working on my computer, I just pop him back in his cage. Since his cage is next to my computer, he'll settle down & sit "near" me. (I have a large cage with a couple of perches near the bottom on the side next to me.) I've had both budgies & cockatiels, & my one budgie got cancer, another had some illness that baffled my vet, but we were able to save him by giving him sugar water of all things.XD My first 'tiel had gotten sick with a bad chest infection that he passed to me & as much as I kept my contact to a minimum, got it back from me & we did this for about 2 months before he got so bad he was suffering & I had him put down. My Gilbee did get a cold a couple of years ago, but he recovered & he and my new budgie Cookie have been pretty healthy so far. :D As for biting, Jaki my female budgie used to BITE HARD & always drew blood. Chicken Nugget(a budgie) never bit me & neither did my first 'tiel Mel. Gilbee will peck you if you accidentally touch a pin feather while giving him head skritches & sometimes he does it just because, but he's very placid & I would recommend a 'tiel over a budgie for a child if they want a bird they can play with. Cookie is still skittish & afraid of hands & I've him almost a year now & have made an effort to try to hand tame him, but he ain't having it. XD So I enjoy him as he is & I have him in a big cage so he has plenty of room to fly in it & a lot of toys to play with. Gilbee, if you open the cage for whatever reason, will come over to you as quickly as he can. He's funny in that he has a big cage, but climbs around it, instead of flying. XD You're right in that 'tiels make a bigger mess. XD As for food, I find it costs about the same for both types of food. Same with vet visits.

This video was soo on point 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

Thank you very much, this was so informative!!

Me: *Watches this* My dad's cockatiel I'm looking after: *flies over onto my head and starts pacing on my shoulder, then walking over my laptop* Lol!

Omg how can we say No to the cutie pie pearly

Your birdies are so cute!!! Thank for the information.

this was very helpful and nice thank you for making this video!

My cockatiel would eat my homework. He would eat the paper 😅

#1 Clingy Yep, that's my Jewel. I'm thinking of changing her name to Velcro!

I work at home a lot, and I've got a way to get around the whole 'velcro bird' thing. Since I work on my PC, I have a spare keyboard on a stand by my PC, so we each have our own 'computers'. This enables her to be near to me and join in with what I'm doing (in her mind at least). I can continue working and she has the company she needs and feels included. Mind you, she has got me well trained- I've found myself using my dominant hand for head scritches and typing left handed too many times to mention!

What a great little duo those two are! You are an amazing little bird mama! 💕

hi Krista! love your channel! I have a cockateal which I bought since very young (about 8 weeks old) and hand fed her formula until it was able to eat on her own. I thought that would bring her closer to me and make her tamed but instead she seems more like she is always watching out for herself. I do have children in the house so I don't know if that is why she doesn't feel safe all of the time. Sometimes she will fly to me and I can see she wants to be around me, but there's a lot of times when she is very aggressive if I go near hear. She does bite a whole lot. I would appreciate any advice! :)

Cockatiels are almost perfect for me, except the dander. Almost everyone in my family has allergies, but maybe an air purifier would help?

My Cockatiel's name was Pearl too..We were together for 16 years. I loved my Pearl. She did service work as a volunteer with Seniors for 10 years as a visiting pet. I will always miss her. Sending love and hugs to your Pearl too.😘🤗😍🐥❣

3:13 Pearl randomly dancing in the background 😂😂♥️

My cockatiel passed away yesterday and I really miss playing with him every day, Rest In Peace my friend you will be missed😖😭

Just wanted to say this was an awesome series of videos. The one question I've been very curious about is how do you deal with the poop? Does it wipe easily from clothes? Is it easy to clean? Do they tend to run and hide when pooping or do they tend to do it in the open so it's easy to find?

XD in the background the cockatiel is dancing 😂💙💙

Great series

A cocktail was in my balcony and I kept it

The only issue I had with mine was the fact I had to turn over my remotes; always chewing the buttons! 😁 I would like another but I sadly don't have time to give it the full attention it would need. I'll just watch videos of them instead. 😊

Lol I love how pearl is just bobing her head up and down😂😂😂 but you're guises flock/family is soo cute 😍

Thanks for guiding

My friend comes to my house and is always playing with me and my cockatiel bites her and attacks her lol

For the claw thing, consider getting perches that have rougher textures to file them down a bit.

My birds have an open cage and fly around my house. The first problem is you have to clean up their poop, although it is not too bad as they are small birds. The bigger problem is they like to chew everything. Any book you leave on the table will be ragged-edged in a few days, as will the sides of wood cabinets and doors. They also love climbing into confined spaces, which is a problem if they get into a cabinet drawer -- a few times I have found them trapped in the base cabinet below. Also, once I opened up a hole in the drywall to repair something and the next day the birds disappeared down inside the wall and I had to fish them out. Now I know to cover all holes with pieces of cardboard. To give them something to climb into I give them cardboard boxes with two holes in them -- if you don't provide a second exit they will tear one open themselves. They love to climb inside of the boxes and they will spend a lot of time tearing up the insides or simply sit there for hours at a time staring at the walls. After a few months the cardboard box is so torn up I have to throw it away and start again. But a nice cardboard box seems to be their ideal nesting house. This tendency to climb into confined spaces can pose genuine dangers; always keep them out of a room if you are heating an oven, keep the toilet lid closed, and keep the kitchen drawers closed.

Same here..she is very clingy..always on me.when am doing all household chores..even if i try n put her somewhere..she flies back on me.. Love it at times..and find it hard when i really need to do some important work..

My cockatiel calls for me the minute he wakes up in the morning and as soon as I open the he cage to feed him he tries to jump on me, he can be nice, but when I try to take him off me he tries to bite me sometimes cuz he doesn't want me to put him down so I had to clip his wings, he would chase me around the house and if he can't go on me then he will chase me kids to go on one of them and he bites if you try to remove him so I can't let him out so much anymore cuz he crazy.

Don't forget: DO MAKE SURE THAT THE BIRD POOP DOES NOT GO IN YOUR HEAD!!! My teacher has a cockatiel and once she went to my place with bird poop on her head/hair!!!

Good information

Just a tip. When I would trim my cockatiels nails, I would put him on a screen door. My bird would cling to the screen and I would clip the nails on the other side of the screen. If done properly, the bird doesn't even mind. Just dont trim too close, just enough to where he doesn't keep getting his toes caught on the carpet.

I have a green cheek conure named buddy and while he can be rather mischievious at times he can also be quite a sweetheart

About the biting thing- My hand raised cockatiel has bit me more and harder than my not hand raised cockatiel. Both females. Crazy right?! Love em both like crazy though! 💗

Soon as my budgies heard pillow and pearl in the background they started SCREAMING haha

My experience was so different but every bird has their own personality. My cockatiel was a sweetheart, yes they have dander and are clingy but so are a lot of birds that have bonded with us, small and large. I found when a budgie bites they are hard to pry off but if cockatiels bite it bites and let's go. I had my cockatiel for 25 years and he was a great bird (friend)..

Just want to ask how do you train 2 cockatiels of the same age to also bond with you even if you bought them as a pair. Thanks

It’s been 5 years and I still can’t train my cockatiel I need help 🥺

Oh my god, these are all so true 😂😂😭😭😭😭 the clingy part is cute tho kinda

Very helpful