AfroHerpkeeper 😭

I saw that on insta and loved it

I also have a rescued Quaker. She has many toys but her favorite are chopsticks. She can play and arrange them in her cage for hours!

@ForestofTooMuchFood it's not sad or overpriced

I've read those huts can be bad. They eat the fabric. Can kill the bird

Wow what’s their diet

I've heard lots about that, I'll keep my eye on things. Definitely don't want that.

So sad

I bought 2 of those snuggly tents but returned them after seeing the horror stories. They're busy lil buggars and catching a stray string hazard can be missed or never seen in time so I decided not to risk it. On another note, I have small rope perches outside of my Quaker cage just beside the door and that gives them something to step out on when they want to come out without them having to fly out or climb the wall. I adopted my Quakers over a yr and half ago and it's taken me a ton of patience because he was 9 and she was 3 and neither had been handled since they were babies so they were biting me every chance they got! The male will still bite me when he takes a notion that I need scolding.😒 and she will bite me when I'm filling or replacing their food bowls. They're Very territorial, especially over them vittles, Maw.😥😁 I love them sooo much tho, I often wonder what I did before they came into my life. My girl Coco is loving putty in my hands when she's away from the house but he still won't sit on my bare hand without biting my skin. I use a rag or a pillowcase folded up because he seems to have a little nervous issue to where he has to bite onto something to feel secure, which is what he does to whatever cloth I'm using. We're making progress tho and one day I hope to film and post videos with them soon. Good luck with your new feather babies🐦💘 ⚜

Drew Nieters omg so sad i also hate those beds

They eat the fibers and it actually encourages hormonal changes and nesting behaviours in the birds. I hate seeing these in ppls cages.

It was another commenter who encouraged me to buy the tent in the first place - I’ll continue to keep an eye on things. They’re sleeping in it now but haven’t started chewing on it. I reckon the moment they do I’ll take it out, unless there’s a way to modify it and make it safer.

It happened to my conure...

@@drewnieters8983 I'm very sorry to hear that :(

I agree, not worth the heartache. Rather do without.

I feel it depends on the bird, my conure has been with me for 6 years and he’s never been territorial or had an attitude change because of his tent 🤷🏻‍♀️

MyWildBackyard he doesnt keep up with his pet

@@itzmaaark7620 proof?

Omg, I know this is way late, but any updates on the bird? 😭

@@OuasysI’d totally forgotten to check this account. Yes! Never found the owner. I had George (that’s what I called her) for two years. But I knew she needed more than just me so I found her a family with another quaker parrot. She’s living her best life I miss her. She was a wonderful companion but I knew she needed more than just me.

DO NOT get him another. They are have been many casualties with these 'tents'. You said he is chewing: One of 2 things can happen or both:either birds chews and swallows some of the material and damages their crop or they can get their feet stuck in it the material and get caught hanging and die. AND to top it all off these stupid tents are not even necessary,at all. You say you love your bird,then i'm sure you don't want that to happen.

Sanday Sunday one of my absolute favorite breeds!

@@teresatanasi5143 Thanks, they are so fun , and I've really been enjoying it! 😊

Dear (I am an old lady😂, that is why I call you Dear:) How do you like parrotlets? I was considering getting one, BUT I have a very possessive U-2, and I understand they are a bossy parrot;) I would love to hear your experience!!

@@teresatanasi5143 I would say make sure you get a hand fed bird from a breeder with a good reputation, and maybe watch Flock Talk's channel. She offers a lot of good insights into all the various aspects of parrotlets as well as some great training tutorials. They can be bossy, but by respecting them, and handling them with lots of love, toys, and training, I think they make a very enjoyable pet. I think they love training sessions bc they love being active. Hence, why they love good foraging toys. And you can even make your own. Imo they do require dedicated attention. Maybe not as much as a cockatoo but consistency is key. If you handle them every night before bed, for example, they will expect it, and get hurt if you ignore them. Of course, they will let you know it, bc they get into cute little fits when they want things. Basically what you put into them equals what you'll get out of them. If they are unattended much of the day, day after day, then they may become a fussy, territorial, unhappy bird. Parrotlets, are totally worth the efforts though. They are not loud birds. Are very playful, and are full of character and charm. Hope this helps some. If you keep getting perspectives from various people it should help you decide if a parrotlets is the bird for you. 😊

Sanday Sunday Thanks so so very much!!! Yes, indeed. You offered wonderful info!!! Could not ask for more!! Grand job!!! 😀

I've been careful to keep the two apart but I'll be looking for a better cover

Sprouts do sound like a great idea. I’ll keep an eye on their feet, but I tried to position those perches so they wouldn’t get constant foot traffic

I try and give them a good amount of time outside the cage every day and talk to them every time I'm in the room, but my goal is to have them in an outdoor flight cage within a few years.

Great, good luck with that! Your little ones look very social too! They are very pretty. You’re doing an amazing job with all your animals, i wish i had at least a half of them but its very complocated in my country to keep exotic animals. Thanks for your answer daniel!

Same I would really like to know

i bought one similiar... just google "68 inch bird cage"

So far they haven't figured out how to open any, but they do land on top sometimes. I try and supervise all their time outside the cage regardless

I find budgies and cockatiels to be easier in my oppinion they make great pets.

Thank you! Good to know! I think cockatiels could be a great option, they have such cute little personalities!!

I scrub with F10SC Veterinary Disinfectant and then rinse with water - I feel like you could also just run them through the dishwasher

I scrub with F10SC Veterinary Disinfectant and then rinse with water - I feel like you could also just run them through the dishwasher

yeah, we sell those at my work too. :)

I think I've become familiar with that

That may be something called "stress bars." Might be attributable to their diet, a lack of UV light, or something giving them stress. Do some research on it! If you can't determine the cause a good vet would probably be able to help.

I did just notice that the link for the flat perches comes with one round wooden perch, and one flat perch. The one that I ordered had two of the flat perches, although I guess it doesn't hurt to have a variety of natural perches. I bought a pack of two so I can just replace the current one when it gets old and gross. Just FYI!

Austin Wildlife Rescue is the organization that raises and adopts them out

Good for you. Most people have cages bigger than that for their birds. My cockatiel’s cage is probably a good size for an African grey. My blue crowned conure has a size good for a macaw. It just depends

When you say front door do you mean like a wire door on their cage? I would imagine if it’s acting uninjured it’s alright

@@AfroHerpkeeper yeah those small wire doors.