What parrots do you own?

My “starter” parrot was actually a scarlet macaw, I was struggling so bad and I felt horrible because I felt as if I let the bird down. But I ended up devoting a lot more time into studying and learning body language and after a year of owning her I got her to be calm with me and step up. I now own a scarlet macaw and a hahns macaw

I had a cockatiel and it was pretty much like having a tiny flying cat. Mine was very cuddly, but also very temperamental, if you didn't cuddle him exactly how he wanted he would let you know. Never bit me though only pecking with its beak while making noises and when i then stopped cuddle it took about half a second and he was asking for more cuddle. He talked a whole lot and he loved walking inside empty potato chip bags and he could sit inside there making all kinds of silly noises for half an hour, i think it was the reflective surface inside as he was pretty obsessed with mirrors. And he loved to drop things on the floor, just for me to pick it back up so he could throw it back down again and he never got tired of it. When i had visitors he would always land on the head of the ones who where a bit scared of him, it seemed like he knew it and liked to show who's the boss. I let him fly around in the living room almost all the time, just closed the cage if i had to open windows and such. He made a lot of sounds though, some quite loud noises, but usually just funny noises and he talked a whole lot of nonsense and repeatingly saying hi to himself.

Notices lovebirds are not on the list looking at my lovebird "this is because you're a mean loud girl! And I love you so much you nut job"

i have a cockatiel, i’ve had him for 2 years and i love him so so much. we eat and play together every day and he is such a good boy. he is very very smart and learns songs to whistle very quickly! i love him so much

I have yellow sided conures. They can be nippy and get re-homed often. I do agree they have huge personalities , mine think they're raptors, but I wouldn't trade them in for the world❤️

No such thing as starter birds as far as I'm concerned. They live too long to choose an "easy" bird if you are passionate about them. Get the bird you're in love with. Don't settle for less. And adopt from rescues when possible. Baby birds aren't developed and can change when they mature. I was 30 when I got my African grey, also my first bird ever. He was 20 at the time. Yeah, he makes sounds. Yeah he bit when we got him. You know what you're getting into.

I've been reading up on pionus lately. Didn't even know they existed. There's not too much information out there so it's greatly appreciated. I just stumbled upon your channel and I love it. Subscribed! Also, maybe share some everyday videos of bird life? That would be interesting!

Ive never seen a cuter couple in my life. I can tell they so so loving with their birds and most importantly for KZfaq, KNOWLEDGABLE. I’ve seen so many videos where they give misinformation and lead people to choose the wrong bird. It’s heart wrenching for birds and humans to have to resign them to a shelter so giving the proper info including the flaws is so important. Awesome video!!

I don't get the concept of a "beginner" Parrot given a lot of species can actually outlive you and those that don't will still live very long lives.

Entered here expecting just the common species of birds and ended discovering new ones. Great video guys Though I'm not looking exactly for begginer birds (I am between a quaker parrot and a white eyed conure.)

I love your videos!! The scales on all the different topics when considering a bird is so helpful! Thank you!! 🦜

I have a cockatiel I have had it for 10 years and he is still alive

I just discovered this channel and I'm loving it so far, I'm also getting some Clints reptiles vibes but for birds and I love it haha😅 keep up the wonderful work

You deserve a lot more subscribers man, you’re doing a great job, keep it up brother!👌🏼

By far the best guide for a beginning bird list. You got a new sub.

I just got two cockatiels this year, I really enjoy them.

I laughed when you mentioned cockatiels as indipendent and you have to work hard to build their trust. My experience with my cockatiels have been the complete opposite. Ate from my hand day one. Let out day 2. Day 3 asked for scitches and preens my beard. My male is like glue on me 24/7 follows me around everywhere. Has to eat when I eat, shower when I shower, sleep when I sleep and so on. Most of the day he just wanna chill on me pressed against my cheek while sitting on my chest or shoulder and ask for scritches. He rarely wants to sit on a perch unlessI am being annoying by moving my body a lot but that perch has to be at most half a meter away otherwise he thinks I am too far away. I think it is important to keep in mind that parrots just like people are individuals and are usually very different from eachother. Some are more trusting, some are more bitey, some are more active and so on.

I actually have a green cheek conure! His head is more a cinnamon color and he has some teal at the end of his wings. They're a very cuddly bird and very adorable. Mine once accidentally rolled himself in a blanket! I suggest you get one!

I’ve been planning on getting a lovebird, they tend to form very strong bonds with their owners, they are energetic and smart.

Thanks for the advice! I watched this and a lot of videos and decided on a GCC! Hes a sweetheart, no regrets at all

Very informative. Enjoyed the video with all of you!

All sorts of good advice here. Nick Morganelli and his wife ran a parrot shop in Winston-Salem for many years (retired years ago and sold the store), and he and his wife were FANTASTIC with their birds, raising babies & breeding. They always let potential customers handle the birds in their shop (those that were safe/socialized enough to do so) for the same reasons you mention. Just discovered your channel today, and I like the "vibe" coming from you and the pretty lady. Interest, passion, and care for the animals as well as the owners (know how to care for your bird properly). Just like "Papa Nick" and his wife always did all those years ago.

Your whole description of green cheek conures sounded exactly like my experience with peach faced lovebirds.

Thank you for your video's! You helped me decide to get a green cheek conure and I am absolutely in love with my Coco. You are appreciated!!!!!

My starter parrot was a hyacinth macaw. Once I learned the basics I moved to the big leagues and got an exotic monk parakeet

One of the male cockatiels somehow picked up some starling calls, then the other males followed suit. Now my entire flock sounds like starlings lol

You guys are so cute. I’m in a binge ! I don’t think I’ll ever be able to own a bird but man do I love them. Maybe someday. I’ll happily enjoy them on video for now 😊

Thank you, informative and interesting without being obnoxiously confident in your presentation. Refreshing

Love the video!

I had a Cockatiel that could talk, maybe not that clearly but definitely able to say a few phrases :) I used to own a pair of Eclectus parrots!

I have a parrotlet ! If you don’t mind being bitten they are soo perfect ! I love him

Hi to both of you. Thanks for your nice video's. I am looking into a bird for an apartment and as I work 95% of the time from home with a lot of video meetings, I was searching and reading about Pionus species. Thanks for your information, it seems like a solid idea now, at least from your top 5. Will definitely look them up in the better stores over here. The Orange Belly Poicephalus are awesome as well btw, just like your cute Conure.

A review video for a Hahns Macaw would be awesome!

I learn a lot about of your content I like it Subscribed.

I've had my cockatiel for 30 years we had 2 one passed sadly. My boy is super noisy sometimes but overall he's not too noisy. Cockatiels are beautiful birds that require heaps of attention and allowed flight .

I have owned every kind of parrot you can think of. I’m old now though so I rehomed my large macaws, cockatoos etc. I have kept my hand fed baby’s … caique, conure, and two Indian ring necks . Rink necks are very awesome too🙂 I miss all my birds but they are living the life in sanctuary now🙂❤️

Im thinking of getting a pineapple conure when im older. I love how theyre so cuddly and their personality. Ive heard that some conures are noisy, that is a con but i think if you want a parrot you got accept that theyre gonna be loud lmao.

Great Video!!

I have a Green-Cheek Conure. He's so sweet. I was hoping your #1 was going to be a GCC. Thanks for the video.

I'm not sure if ill be ripped on but I owned a Green Cheek Conure for a little under 6 years before she suddenly passed. In the last couple months of her life she actually learned to sleep on my pillow, snuggled against my head, she also loved being in the collar of my shirt and I could taker her to the movies and other events pretty easily. I cant help but feel that the last few months where she slept in my bed caused really bad sleep deprivation and eventually led to her passing. I miss her daily and my room feels so empty without her on my shoulder:(

that white black cockatiel that you were holding is one of the most beautiful cockatiel I have ever seen.

Tomorrow my friend is coming to my home, she and her sister buyed me a parrot (they dont know that i know its supposed to be a surprise) she wanted to get me a cockatail but she didn't find one so she brought me a lutino rosalle. Im so excited!!

Very helpful thank you

After the whole pandemic thing we decided to get a cat for our daughter. My wife turned out to be severely allergic so we had to donate him. I, who always hated cats, cried like a baby lol. I now feel that I need to get a pet. I always loved birds but not my wife's favorite due to noise and maybe mess? Today I started to watch videos about beginners parrots recommendations. I Hated all of them until I bumped into yours. "I bet he's just a nerd bird with some silly voz " - I thought. 25 min later, I was impressed how knowledgeable you seem to be . Your presentation is simply spot on (I really don't watch many videos over 25 min 😂😂). At the same time you've caused me a problem: After watching you video I kinda fell in love with the green-cheeked and I'm thinking "how the hell I'm going to convince my wife to let me get one" ? 😂😂🤣 We live in Toronto, Canada. You see, she got so traumatized for having to let our cat go, she now says she doesn't want another pet ever again.. 😢 You seem to young to be married, but any recommendations?? 😂😂😂Just kidding. Keep up with the good work. I mean no offense with my joke 😉👍

My "starter bird" was an African Grey parrot that I got when she was 4 yo. She turns 30 yo this week!

This is a very good video. Thank you so much

I’m looking into getting 2 cockatiels and a sun conure for my aviary

Hah! I hand fed my baby sun conure and slept with it for several months I did not get rolled over by him once! He was very noisy though. The wify made me give him away as we had a child coming and she read they..birds can cause issues with newborns regarding sheding. Really wanting a HAHNS MACAW or JARDINES or BOTH !! At age 13 I was rescuing pigeons and domestic birds all the time from syringe feeding to healing their wounds, including a red taled hawk at one time. Gots to get me a Bird !!

😭 why did bro stop posting 😭

I'm holding Thanos, my green cheek conure (yellowsided turquoise) and have to type this with one hand. You forgot to mention, these guys WILL bite and draw blood if you don't pay attention to their body language. I learned the hard way after Year 1 of his hormonal season, lol. 5 years later and I can't imagine my life without him :) He's my best friend and he's like a velcro

My first birds were actually birds of prey -> ravens -> blue macaws. All rescues. I never really had much of an issue with any of them. If someone’s patient enough, any bird can be amazing. Although I do not recommend either of the first two as pets, they are not pets and should never be pets. But macaws are amazing. I would love to get some again sometime as I haven’t owned any birds in a few years

me waiting for budgies

Going back to this video a year later since I've first saw it, just realised the 3 birds we've ended up going with are on this list lol. We've started with a white capped Pionus, followed with a cockatiel and two weeks ago got ourselves a Hahns Mascaw :D no more for now, because Apple (the Hahns) are taking up all our time + 20% more! Thanks for the tips once more!

I started a breeding project of green cheek conures because I feel like they are an amazing fit for a lot of people, the bird market has gone up a ton since this video was made so all the numbers you gave are now considered on the low side but the affordable birds are still affordable luckily for bird pet owners everywhere

I saw a funny cartoon about a Hahn's Macaw talking to a man in a pet store. The bird says 'I like you. Come back Thursday. I'll be on sale!' 😆👵❤️

I’ve had my 1 year old male tiel for about 3 weeks now. He’s very excited about the parrot noises going on in this video lol

I got two cockatiels. Unfortunately, from a really bad breeder. They are a handful and made me regret getting a parrot but they have their golden moments, I love them very much

Looking at a green cheeked conure are these the best choice for someone who has allergies like very mild asthma.

My starter parrot was a Jardine's Parrot. He was funny, affectionate, chatty, not at all loud. Only he didn't like men, for some reason, and he began to adopt a John Wayne -ish stomp while stalking my son. 😂

My pineapple cinimin green cheek conure was 600$ but totally worth it an she is a beautiful hand fed baby I got her from a bird speciality store in New Jersey

I have a blue headed pionus and she’s adorable. So good and quiet.

I had a parakeet that would mimic the back door opening. It squeaked when it opened. And he would do it perfectly at the worst times. Scary movie, back door creaks open. I would run to check, and back door was closed no one there haha

I knew GCC's would be number 1. Mine is NOT quiet, but he does talk a lot, and In context. He does tricks, he's toilet trained and spends all day with me.

Thay you verry much ....I was going to get one but seeing all the ins n outs of its care don't thin its a bird for me .....all animal lover x

Hey I really like your channel my plan is eventually get a Scarlet macaw . And to have only one bird will it be that bad if I don’t get a starter bird ?

God took beauty to another level in parrots. Intricately beautiful with the small details here n there. Nice T-shirt.

Love cockatiels. Easy ( for a parrot ), not too noisy, not too time-needy, will ask for head-scratches once tame. Since they are affordable, best begginer parrot. But do look into second-hand cockatiels, because they live quite long ( 15yo+ ), so often they need a new home from someone who can't keep theirs. I bought both my cockatiels over the years as second-hand birds, and they are amasing. It's cheap, they are just as good, they need a new family.

This was such a great video! I am wanting a parrot and doing all my research before I find one to adopt. This gave me all the confidence I needed. I am looking into Cockatiels and the Pionus....... or even the Green Cheek Conure. They are all so beautiful. Should I try and adopt an older parrot or a younger one since I am on the beginner side of owning a bird? I would like to get one from a shelter instead of a breeder. Thank-you

I’ve had a pionus and a few cockatiels. Loved them and great entry level birds. I’ve wanted a larger more talkative parrot for a while now but have been watching tons of videos to see if I’m ready. I know parrots can be extremely high maintenance… more so than a dog in a lot of cases. Just thinking about it.

@Fivesaflock. What is your opinion on quaker? Are they noisy? which is quitter quaker or gcc? Thank you

I've had 30 green cheeks And all of them were real pains. Agree with theRed belly Myers at Senegals. I've had blue heads and duskies.. They are great birds they love flowers the blue heads have a Tendency to Yet respiratory infections.

Does anybody know if bee bee parrots, also known as pocket parrots and white winged parakeets are good beginer parrots?

I'm thinking of starting with a greencheek; if that works out then add a ringneck. I do have some childhood experience with a budgie and, briefly, a mynah bird!

We love our senegal. He was not cheap. And everyone needs to consider startup cost too.

I’m a big fan of your channel. I’m a subscribed member. I have a question,I’m interested in green Cheek conure. Should I get a very young bird or rescue a bird. I’m retired and live alone so I can spend lots of time with bird. When I was young I had pair of budgies and later in life I had a cockatiel. Any suggestions would be much appreciated. Keep up the work.

My Senegal parrot would start violently tapping my shoulder with her beak if I didn't respond to her demands for head scratches lol.

Started with a peach fronted conure. Very loyal bird but didn't like to cuddle much. I've got a green cheek now

An alternative mini-Macaw is Eclectus. No noise at home, melodic on public transport, easy to tame provided you have the time, at least 2¨to.3 hours.. About USD 1400. Very attached, to ONE owner. If ignored or kept caged, they will get neurotic and plck out their feathers, which is a dfficult to reverse habit.

I am so glad I found your channel - I just subscribed. 🙂 I grew up with cockatiels & parakeets & just love birds! 🦜 🐦 My husband, on the other hand doesn't like the noise that comes from birds. My youngest child REALLY wants one for her 8th birthday in a couple months. We are leaning towards a Meyer's parrot because they are more quiet. May I ask what you think? We have a busy family of 5 children, my husband doesn't like bird chirping / singing, & spending time with the bird is fairly limited because the kids have school, homework, & other activities. *Which do you think would be better for our situation: Meyer's parrot or Green-cheek conure?* Thank you! So glad to have your channel as a resource on birds!

I have a green cheek crimson bellied hybrid. You're so right about them. My girl can cuddle all day if you let her. And what a personality. Definitely thinks they're bigger than they are. One minute she wants to cuddle the dogs, the next minute she'll chase them off the bed. But a total sweetheart. She can get loud though if she wants. haha Mine can say some phrases like, step up, good girl, & what are you doing. I want a Hahn's macaw so bad.

well in terms of parrots, i was looking for a parrot that has naturally a more playful, social and friendly temperment but managable any good ones?

great video

Hello!Thank you for your video!I look forward to watching your other videos.I have an interest in the poicephalus parrots.What can you tell me about the Jardine parrot?

I got a Amazon I love him

I've got a celestial parolett...a cockatiel and a pineapple conure which doesn't leave my side

Him: they are 30$ Me: well I payed 600 for my untamed baby lution cockatiels

Current price for a cockatiel at Petland, Ohio, is $600. Sugarcreek Bird Farm in Ohio charges about $300. Birds from a rescue may "have a past" that makes them a less than ideal starter bird, but can be cheaper and sometimes are a good choice, too.

I would like to see a show on the different conures and I am considering a Crimson Bellied Conure.

Thank you for the video! My question is.... are all the pionus colors good beginner birds? Or do the personalities differ based on color?

I see you recommend green cheek conure as number one, would a sun conure be up there too? Is it all conures? Thanks in advance 😊

The don't fall asleep while cuddling a conure is very true. In 2003 I fell asleep while cuddling my black capped conure in my bed and rolled over on him. Usually just cuddled on the couch before that night. He was only about 2 years old so he would probably still be alive.

Hey new here, do you have any info on Senegals, need great apt bird. Was told to look into Senegals, thoughts...

How do you keep your place so clean with so many birds???

Hi, I'm looking at which species to get as my first parrot (have had a cockatiel) and can't find much about yellow collared macaws which I can find close to where I live, any advice or info to share about this species? Love the pionus too but I must admit this macaw is my dream bird (I have small children and dogs and a 9 to 5 job but some homeworking) Your videos are great BTW! thanks!

Iam a beginner and I have a jardine parrot and she speaks a lot!!

I'm thinking of getting a ring neck parrot I had a concure but sadly passed this month .do you think ring necks are good birds

Do white capped pionus and green cheek conures get along?

I'm wanting to maybe get a senegal parrot, and I want to convince my parents, I want to mostly get it cause I hear they are a lot more quieter, not completely silent ofc, but I hear its quieter so, should I maybe get it?

I adopted a fisher love bird almost 3 years ago. He isn't cuddly at all. But he is gorgeous. I would like to get another bird that is cuddly and also beautiful. Which species do you suggest? They're so many choices.