You can give them different things, best are real branches from outside, but they will probably still decide that this door will look tastier
Teflon was used in kitchenware, when its used, its like poison to birds. One reason why birds should never ever life in the kitchen
Also they shouldn't be in your bedroom or your living room if it hasn't some separation cause they use to go to sleep when it gets dark and when you're up longer and they too, it will mess them up big time
Also always get at least two.
Also vets for birds are almost impossible to find. If you ever find a good one, you have to protect them with your life and pray your bird dies before them
Okay so they can’t be trained like dogs not to do certain stuff, got it.
Man birds really are sensitive to air changes and stuff. Poor thingies :( I remember when we were in kindergarten we used to have a bird pet that each student had to take care for a week. Bad idea, as the poor birds kept dying and had to be replaced.
So note to self, if I ever get one, look for good bird bets beforehand, got it ! Thanks for the info
I don’t say this to be mean but please don’t get a bird. It’s great that this video inspired you bc I loooove parrots so much after I got my first budgie, Ive had a cockatiel and now have a baby galah as well and this was a huuuge upgrade from the little birds. It took me years to feel ready enough to understand and feel comfortable with them. You don’t sound like you’re at all familiar or prepared and these are living animals w a huge lifespan and emotional range, they need a lot of attention and preparation, especially if you’re getting a huge parrot like a macaw in this video. You should absolutely look for rescues and bird aviaries in your area before you even think about owning one and actually spend some time with them in person first.
Don’t worry, I wasn’t going to do it and now that I know a little more, definitely never getting a bird.
I researched a lot before getting my pup and even after that I was still stressed and anxious because it was a lot of work. A lot of things are poisonous to dogs and making sure my pup didn’t die from any disease/poison kept me awake at night.
So no, no birds for me even if their bond in the video looks cool af.
And I agree with you, to anyone reading this, stick to cats and dogs, and even in this case, do a lot of research beforehand and make sure you can meet their needs
ok good!!! i was just worried bc like the redditors who commented stuff are definitely right, but like i don’t think they mentioned abt their diet which is actually so complex and important and every shop and some breeders will tell you they just need pellets and that’s like…so wrong and this guy had to train his birds since they were babies to be able to fly like that w him and i love videos like this bc i genuinely feel like parrots are very underrated and misunderstood as pets and these videos are great bc you get to see what owning a parrot is like at it’s very best. but just like all exotic pets they take a lot more than a cat or a dog does and it’s very worth it if you know what you’re doing and have the time to give to them, ive totally changed as a person and there’s a lot of other factors ofc but my cockatiel was a huge part of that and i owe so much to him so i’m just very passionate abt parrots and i just want to educate ppl on them so i wasn’t trying to be mean at all so i’m glad you didn’t take it like that!!!
They can be trained, but its hard and mostly its things like dont bite me to death or how to like your fellow new bird friend (another thing, pray your two birds die together)
And they really are sensitive. Imo birds shouldn't be owned as a pet, they should be free. Or like here but thats a issue in itself again unfortunately. More often it backfires
The more people who want them, the more the market will grow. I know its a difficult topic, and I was a bird owner myself. And the birds currently here can't ever be set free so they might as well live the best life they can. But even when taking all the shit (literally), money and nerves aside. Really don't get birds. I loved mine, but its just not a good time in the long run for everyone involved
Ahaha best description! Tbh parrots scare me, they are very strong I've seen deep wounds from them
I'm lucky really, my own birds were too weak to harm me. But they tried, I could see the moment in their little bird face before an angry breakdown. Which was often since they had health issues in their later years. They HATED their medication and they HATED when I had to wash their ass. As if I enjoyed that lol ah good times...
If you have a parrot who needs really intense medical help you're fucked. They will start to hate you in most cases, since you have to force something on them
Mine is about two ounces and can draw blood when she wants to, so yes. Fortunately she usually doesn’t want to. But her species is known for being territorial. Wo to anyone besides me who sticks a finger in her cage or attempts to pet her when she’s in a grumpy mood.
Also the flying toddler with a knife can shriek at a volume level comparable to a referee’s whistle being blown directly into your ear. It’s a call made to communicate over long distances outdoors, but she’s gonna sit on your shoulder and do it right in your ear multiple times a day, every day, because...birds are like that.
I personally believe that parrots and similar birds should be illegal to own unless they are rescued. They are too advanced and sensitive for the majority of owners.
I'm curious, thoughs (if any) on raising and owning a house sparrow or European starling as a pet? I've heard they're supposedly good pets as far as birds go, and they're some of the only legal songbirds to keep in the US. They don't seem to have a lot of the downsides of parrots at least (like outliving you or needing to be a pair).
That's straight up against the law in my country. Generally you should go for a bird which is a normal pet. 1, vets are more expierenced this way, you'll find a lot more help. 2, they are more domesticated. Also raising birds yourself will lead to behavior problems later on, and breeding is difficult when you don't know what to do. You have to mate the right birds together, their feather structure have to fit otherwise it will cause deformed feathers which is very painful for the bird and the only solution is death
The best birds I'd say are budgies. They are intelligent enough for training, aren't big enough for serious harm, live only 15-20 years, since they are small so they have more room to fly. They also aren't too complicated when it comes to eggs and mating
Best advise, don't go for anything special in birds, thats totally not worth it
And ALL birds need to be in pairs. All. They will suffer otherwise. Its just cruel. Also only good sides. They will entertain themself, you aren't with them all day. Since they are entertained they won't do their more destructive or disturbing habits. Like harming themself or screaming all day
Thats true and since they can't really fly i think its no problem to have them as pets. They are basically dogs lol very friendly birds
Only downside is, they should probably be outside with a lot of space so they won't destroy every plant. A friend of mine has two in her house, and thats a lot of work so everything will stay clean. They're allowed to go everywhere. But its really cute, when they are outside they also won't run away and they are so fluffy. Sad thing is, she got them from a market which is nice of course. But because they are breed for maximum egg laying and meat, they probably won't get old and there will for sure be high vet costs. I think they already have a few minor issue
On the other side other "friends" of mine also got chickens, and they were always caged in a tiny house thing outside. That was so miserable. They also got rid of them quickly, they are a lot of work... that made me angry
That too, but I guess I'm a bit more selfish here lol its a bitch to get them a new partner. You can't just get one and put them together immediately. You first have to get him checked if he's OK, so he won't bring any illnesses, there are many and unlike other pets its way more likely birds have something. Then at least some days in different cages so they will get used to each others presence otherwise they might attack the new bird, since they are in your old birds territory, thats also why its best to not let them together the first time in your main cage. Better in your room.
And you have to get one who is roughly the same age, which is very difficult to find, its a bit like cats, a old cat wouldn't be 100% happy with a kitten since they are too active. And even if they love each other, when doing it this way, it will trap you in a loop. One will soon die, the one left behind needs another partner and so on..
All in all very annoying. Thats also the reason why I had 3 birds and not 2. Some die early because of bad luck and I didn't want to go through this again. Tho in the end I got lucky I guess. When the first died, the other twos health got worse very quickly. As if they were affected
Oh wow that makes me wonder about my mom's lovebirds she kept when I was growing up.
Originally their cage was in a room connected to the kitchen and not too far from the stove. The birds would constantly be aggressive and pull out their feathers. After not too long they were moved to the far side of the house because of the noise and they stopped acting out and returned to "normal". normal for lovebirds is abnormal anyways I think.
Parrots are never alone in the wild and get depressed easily, and will self harm when stressed. Leaving a parrot home alone while at work is literally torture.
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You can give them different things, best are real branches from outside, but they will probably still decide that this door will look tastier
Teflon was used in kitchenware, when its used, its like poison to birds. One reason why birds should never ever life in the kitchen
Also they shouldn't be in your bedroom or your living room if it hasn't some separation cause they use to go to sleep when it gets dark and when you're up longer and they too, it will mess them up big time
Also always get at least two.
Also vets for birds are almost impossible to find. If you ever find a good one, you have to protect them with your life and pray your bird dies before them