macaws sound like satan stubbed his toe when they scream

@amna.ssiddiqui9546

4 жыл бұрын

THICCBORB Lol so true😂

@crimsoncoy

4 жыл бұрын

That is truth

@theoinchains

4 жыл бұрын

so true

@doodledog2.0bloop43

4 жыл бұрын

No that’s more of a cockatoo

@bigbiemacaw

4 жыл бұрын

Isn’t that gorgeous..my macaw chick is 7 weeks I’ll be taking him home next week..

I’m autistic and I have a green cheek conure and actually the noise is calming for me

@christie7201

5 жыл бұрын

That's strange, my high functioning autistic brother hates loud sounds but doesn't care about birds or horses. Just stuff like thunder and loud booms, maybe it's because he knows they're beautiful creatures making the noise

@servicedogtexas9730

5 жыл бұрын

Kiwi Fruit yup I do think it’s because he knows the noise cus that’s what it it for me

@animallover5626

5 жыл бұрын

moon flower Actually my boyfriend LOVES storms and thunder, some people do love booms! lol

@parrotchop8472

5 жыл бұрын

@@jaxxoceans3866 don't be ignorant. The population is growing every single day. How can it shock you that more are being diagnosed with autism?

@carolhartley4448

5 жыл бұрын

@@parrotchop8472 I agree, that was just wrong!!!

Birds are very noisy, especially macaws, living in Caracas means that there's a lot of wild macaws flying around and screaming. Every morning when I wake up I hear them and I feel like I'm living in Jurassic Park, seriously! 😄

@MARLENEMCCOHEN

5 жыл бұрын

I don't know if you guys remember the story with the Amazon and I lost the footage but I do believe I'm going to find it well you probably already saw on Carowinds Channel I said that bird free because it was a wild bird but in the area that I set the bird free all of his wild friends were there and they were so noisy but I feel like I would just absolutely love waking up to that ❤️

@carmengisela

5 жыл бұрын

MARLENE MC'COHEN Yes, I watched the video where you and Carolin set the bird free in the wild, there was a lot of amazons in that place 😊and trust me it's absolutely amazing waking up with wild macaws screaming, I love it! ❤️

@luciferfaust

5 жыл бұрын

We have naturalized Quakers in parts of NJ. It's nice.

@7Nixie

5 жыл бұрын

@@MARLENEMCCOHEN both thosw stories are so cool. I agree Marlene I'd be in heaven!

@carolhartley4448

5 жыл бұрын

I would love it too, depends on what kind a noise level you like, birds, yaas, I live on a canal lots of wild birds , I like the sound ! Not for everyone, mostly geese, ducks, and you name it but no exotics cuz I live in Michigan. I mean no parrots, darn.

I am one person that will never own a bird because of lifestyle. But sure do adore you and your birds Miss Marlene. Thank you for sharing great content.

Birds aren’t for me because of my anxiety and sensitive to sound. But I’ll still watch your videos cause birds are so pretty and interesting

@ianbuckets3683

5 жыл бұрын

Little Daisy there are parrots that are quieter than others and some parrots help with anxiety like an emotional support animal

@worshipcatalyst1

5 жыл бұрын

I have 4 and wear earplugs when they are noisy.

@amandaheath9046

5 жыл бұрын

Little Daisy birds are actually very good for coping w I th mental illness, especially lovebirds.

@littledaisy832

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah too bad I couldn’t have one I have bad asthma am allergic to feathers

@Slay_thedayaway

4 жыл бұрын

I understand I'm late, but I have a conure as my emotional support animal, but he can be loud.

Their lifespan is something not to take lightly. I owned parrots since I was in my twenties - all rescued. I finally bought a baby African Grey baby around that time. She is now 30 years old and my only parrot. As I prepare for retirement, she makes it extremely difficult for me to travel. I cannot get rid of her, but she does cramp my current lifestyle. Another thing to remember is that parrots are expensive and messy to keep. In short -- they are a huge responsibility for the rest of your life.

@patriciaalexander6415

5 жыл бұрын

Joy McGuire if anyone is grossed out by poop - avoid parrots as they poop every 15 minutes. 😮😦😠

@ubetchaslots

5 жыл бұрын

im grossed out regardless but still deal with it cuz its worth ha in a happy well taken care of , pet

@joymcguire

5 жыл бұрын

@@patriciaalexander6415 and you cannot be afraid of getting bitten occasionally! My friends tell me my parrot is "so cool". Owning a parrot is not cool, it's cruel! Adopt, don't shop!!! I cannot stress this enough.

@joymcguire

5 жыл бұрын

@HazyDay Indeed I do! She is only caged at night. I love her dearly that's why I do not encourage anyone to buy a parrot. I am a firm believer that it is cruel to buy wild animals as pets. Adopt, don't shop!

@solarflare4345

5 жыл бұрын

HazyDay exactly captive bred animals CANNOT survive in the wild. A loving home is where they can thrive

Me:YES I CHECK OUT ON EVERYTHING! Her: be a healthy eater Me: I mean having a fish could be fun!

@toytime1391

4 жыл бұрын

Aqua Moon 😂, lol

@lamarmohamed1109

3 жыл бұрын

i had the same reaction 😂

@anomnomnomnivore1350

3 жыл бұрын

Honestly, can’t go wrong with either if you’re responsible enough.

@JB-503

3 жыл бұрын

I was sitting here and heard that and said maybe I could lose some weight

@thatkid4321

3 жыл бұрын

hahah lol 😂😂😂😂😂😂

Leo's looking at the camera like, "You better pay attention!"

I know someone who had gotten a new faux leather couch and a few days later their umbrella cockatoo escaped out of the cage when they were not home and chewed it up..

@MARLENEMCCOHEN

5 жыл бұрын

Oh my God I would totally believe that

I have a really good example of what Marlene is describing at number 9. My mom, when visiting for like idk the 10th time ever since I got my cockatiel, accidentally knocked over Hamilton's playground with her bag while he was sitting on it. Scared him shitless and he flew straight to me. And the next MANY TIMES she came to visit, he stayed away from her. Took her a long time to regain his trust, and her having had many animals in her home in her life, same as me, didn't understand why he continued to be so wary of her. And I had to explain that birds take a long time to trust someone and if you break that trust, it's gonna take even longer to regain it. He was my first bird, so I had researched a lot about this, but my mom of course hadn't so she didn't know. She's still in awe sometimes of how smart he is. Eventually he forgave her and now steps up on her hand and he likes to chill on her head. But it took a longass time, and she never made the same mistake again x'D

@elix-hi2742

2 жыл бұрын

I think my caique is going through something similar. He loved my dad when we got him, cuddled him and all that- and then my dad had to go to hospital for a few days and when he returned my bird just wasn't the same around him. He now bites him to the point of bleeding, yelling at him and just generally being mean. Idk how to get him to like my dad again because he cant even be in the same room or a room across from him without him flying over to my dad and attacking him.

Biggest pet peeve Person: I don’t like birds Me: why Person: because a bird once bit me Me: SMACK

@animallover5626

5 жыл бұрын

Now I guess they don’t like people either anymore 🤣

@BirdSniffer343

5 жыл бұрын

So many people I've met who are scared of birds are scared because they were bitten when they were young. It baffles me lol

@MARLENEMCCOHEN

5 жыл бұрын

Oh my God same and you know what's the kicker usually it's a duck

@conflicted_contortionist5209

5 жыл бұрын

MARLENE MC'COHEN omg 😂😂😂😂😂

@carolhartley4448

5 жыл бұрын

Good one! And Yes I get it, lol!!! I'm a parrot owner👍

Getting a bird (especially a parrot) if you have a mental illness such as depression, anxiety, stress etc. is not the best idea either. I'm suffering from severe depression and anxiety. (tho I'm feeling much better now) Well, In the beginning, it was SOOO difficult to get along with my parrot, because whenever he bit me or flew away I would get SO sad. I constantly felt like I was the problem and that I was doing everything wrong. It's not that I blamed the bird, I blamed myself, which made me want to give up everything. Yet, here I am, bird sitting right next to me. Of course, a bird can be a GREAT therapy animal. Kiwi has brought me SO much joy and happiness, but holy crap has he brought me A TON of trouble too. And to everyone with depression I just wanna say that you ARE loved, you're brain is just mean ;)

@Trbooos

4 жыл бұрын

_hoegh_ I agree

@beeze-knees

4 жыл бұрын

I’m literally going through the same thing. I have a little parakeet name Kiwi and I’m currently training her which is great therapy for me.

@_hoegh_

4 жыл бұрын

@@beeze-knees haha mine is named Kiwi too 😄

@abbyg1466

3 жыл бұрын

Lol the end is depression in a nutshell 😆😛

@historyandmusic8646

3 жыл бұрын

Agree to disagree, I had depression and since I got my birds I'm much happier

I grew up with 2 little sister's, a house full of critters, a Greenwing Macaw and a Cockatoo..... my serenity is Noisy Chaos! Lol

@MARLENEMCCOHEN

5 жыл бұрын

That's a beautiful life♥️

@kattchaos7133

5 жыл бұрын

@@MARLENEMCCOHEN Thank you, I completely agree!!

Jersey: TURN UP THE HEAVY METAL MUSIC! I love cockatoos

Thanks! You've talked me out of birds...will live vicariously through you, lol!

The intro part was SO ACCURATE! About you wanting a bird and your parents don’t. That is me, I want one but my parents don’t.

@hellothere7389

4 жыл бұрын

That’s okay, wait till you move out and find your own place when you’re in your twenties. Then you can figure out of you’re really committed to having a bird!

@haniyakarimi1943

2 жыл бұрын

My mom likes birds but my dad has calls all the time and he works from home (and he doesn't like any animal anyway) so yeah

Multiple Times I Glared At My Bird Because She’s Staring At Me Like “You Sure You Should Have Me?” - My Bird

@monkeynumbernine

4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha hahaha 😂 Real life with a parrot

Yes u cant take birds personally...whn my bird bites me my mom sometimes freak out...but i always try to explain to her like " mom it was someth i did...i accidentally touched his tail or took his water bowl while he was busy or just someth"...u always have to look at ur behaviour u knw...

@MARLENEMCCOHEN

5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely I completely agree with that I have a whole video on that subject because it's so important

@laurencabrera1966

5 жыл бұрын

@@MARLENEMCCOHEN I agree my parrots were abused and my yellow IRN is very very cage aggressive and attacks me when I feed him, it hurts but the part that makes me happy is when he bites me he stops quickly then gets on my hand knowing hes coming out to play on his stand with toys outside. I've learned to never take it personally but to be glad that he sees me as transportation, and he knows if he comes out he gets to go out to places

@WaterZer0

5 жыл бұрын

Too many people are quick to blame others for their own mistakes and don't look at what they did when it's obvious they messed up.

@laurencabrera1966

5 жыл бұрын

@@WaterZer0 yup

@dashtara3074

5 жыл бұрын

*you *when *something *something *you *your *know, there ya go

Marlene is the BEST youtuber and her birds are SOOOOO beautiful and cute Edit: thank you so much the people who responded to my comment

@asimpforagoodlovestory

5 жыл бұрын

Amen

@kinaariss

5 жыл бұрын

I love it when she comes out with these videos of why some people should not own parrots. Yes they are awesome animals, but they are indeed a lot of work and they live a LONG time. I only have three at my house, 20-year-old cockatiel and 20-year-old lovebird I got when I was 4, and then a Princess of Wales in a large indoor acrylic aviary type cage. I just spent 2 hours yesterday preparing LOADS of their fresh chop of expensive organic vegetables to go in the freezer. But the main thing is I enjoy doing it and spending too much money on them for food and toys. My husband is absolutely not a bird person and thinks I'm insane for how much I put into them. But hey, love birds and cockatiels do not typically have a long lifespan above 20 years in captivity, so I know I'm doing something right :D

@vecnq._.cuteeeeee8232

5 жыл бұрын

@@kinaariss they are A LOT of work I want a cockatiel they are so cute online but they are devil's I been doing research for a while now and I still dont think I'm ready

@kinaariss

5 жыл бұрын

@@vecnq._.cuteeeeee8232 If you do not feel ready, then there is no rush to get a bird. It all has to do with where you are in your life, do you have time to spend with your bird, do you have the financial stability to sustain and help your bird thrive, and is everyone else in your household willing to pick up any slack? This is one important aspect I love about the dynamic between Marlene and George. Marlene is all about the education, training, and engagement of the parrots and knows she has some deficiency in the kitchen. But no worries because George can pick up that slack and is happy to do it.

@vecnq._.cuteeeeee8232

5 жыл бұрын

@@kinaariss you are so right

I can't see a bird without saying. "Awww" they are so cute. I had many cute birds like my favorite, the yellow sided green cheek conure.

@MARLENEMCCOHEN

5 жыл бұрын

There really are the cutest things in the world ❤️

@elissawright1799

4 жыл бұрын

brook Hellenthal same. That’s the parrot that I have!

@brookhellenthal8706

4 жыл бұрын

@@elissawright1799 I used to have one. But he died. :(

Yeessss number 6! My parents love my parakeet! And my parents are really excited for me to get a conure or other bird!

i find my budgies noise really soothing

@patiencescarbrough3681

4 жыл бұрын

I did all my research on budgies do you recommend getting one?

@scruffybirb2255

4 жыл бұрын

Patience Scarbrough if you did lots of research, know what they need, can handle the noise, then you are good for a budgie :)

me: am i one of these people? 😓 Me: *remembers how i searched up everything thats good + bad for parrots, a good turquoise conure sized cage, good diets, how to tell when they're sick or not...different toys for her to play with and switch out.* oh yeah..and the time, days ago, i yelled at my birb on accident when she bit me, i was very sick but i felt so bad and started crying and apologized to her as i cuddled her and cried 😂 brooke houts could never with her dog

I'm an animal empath. Animals always want to be with me. However, my husband is not crazy about birds, so guess I will not be able to get one. 😢 Excellent video, Marlene!

I was reading on bird care for 4 years. And then I got the blue little love of my life❤️

YOu are so right on many levels!!!! It hurts me when I hear about birds left in cages, mistreated, or having a hard life. A bird will have a happy life only if the owner is 100% dedicated both emotionally, physically, and financially.....for the FULL life of the bird.

Most needed video ever! Byrd chose me in 2002. I was hamburger, fries, and diet coke. I did loads of research (and continue to this day) but did not understand the importance of constant fresh food. I traveled for work and she went with me everywhere. She is my companion and Byrd shares meals. I was not offering her a healthy variety. I did buy some of the mixes you cook up, but as you said, since it was not my preference it was a lot of trouble and I did not take to it. Now, I am no soda, more plant-based, organic, fresh fruits and veggies. We are healthier. She is making me a better person.

This is a great video idea. We had some cockatiels when I was growing up and they are amazing but so much of your time is dedicated to them. I hand reared a baby too. It’s like having a human baby and We had such a close bond. I’d love to get a bird in the future but my boyfriend doesn’t like the idea. I’ll try and win him round though lol Leo is so adorable. He looks so sweet sitting there. So well behaved 🤗❤️

@judyjackson2260

3 жыл бұрын

Get a cockatiel, if you don't want as hard bite. If you still want a parrot try a friendly small breed that doesn't bite as hard as many parrots and not as noisy.

I want birds but know it would b too much for me right now. I have my 3 yr old nephew, 2 dogs & 2 cats. I get my bird fix from watching your vids & others. ❤🙋⚘🕊

Thankfully I’m in a situation where even though I’m going through that “oh you’re suddenly an adult and you have to go to college” stage, I still get to live at my parents house while going to college.

I always love how cute Leo looks when he’s chilling on your shoulder! He looks always so plump when he’s on your shoulder and just seems so relaxed. He’s a good boy!

I love this video and think you should do more of them. I have been so heartbroken to see how quickly some owners abandon their birds when the novelty wears off. I've seen so many neglected and abandoned birds..

My mom actually calls our parrot her son 😂😂

@LadyVader

5 жыл бұрын

My parents called mine their grandbirds

@pancake_artz_p5334

5 жыл бұрын

I call mine my baby 😂😅

@August28

4 жыл бұрын

Wolfy Animations Same 😅

@joelmynutz5525

4 жыл бұрын

cuty bae What type of bird do u have?

@fay2537

4 жыл бұрын

@@joelmynutz5525 we have a cockatiel 😍 he is 11 years old

I always love when Jersey shows up in videos.🥰 I live vicariously through you, and your bids, for my “flock” needs.🦜 We already run a rescue farm.😁

@carolhartley4448

5 жыл бұрын

A parrot rescue?

@kymberlyp4056

5 жыл бұрын

Carol Hartley ~ We are currently building a aviary and quarantine area, with specialized vets/volunteers. It’s VERY complexed and involved for what we normally do. We need it to be a temporary foster program and the logistics are hard. We are still working on it and hope to someday soon invite people like Marlene in for input. It’s a lot of money and resources.💚🦜💚

@carolhartley4448

5 жыл бұрын

@@kymberlyp4056 I can imagine everything this would endear, and cost, glad your doing this , can I ask what state your in?

Thank you so much for this list! I've been thinking of getting my first bird in the next few years, and I know I have a LOT to prepare for, read up on, and just learn beforehand. This list opened my eyes more to the reality of bird owning and care. More than I originally thought. Thank you again!!

Hi, Marlene, thank you for this video. It's so important that people know about how complicated they are so they don't end up owning a parrot and then not wanting it, ignoring it and causing the poor bird heart break that many people don't understand. You are saving many birds from grief and sadness doing this video!!! Thank you!!! Yes and people that don't eat healthy will make their birds sick and die young from unhealthy food. Birds are a lot of work! Even the little birds like mine :))) Love, and big hugs, kisses for birds. Barb, Baby, Beenie :)))

I have been binge watching your videos with my cockatiel (good work and you are my favorite youtuber)

I was an 11 yr old who wanted a bird so I took my time to research. Now I am stuck with 3, 2-3 year olds for years. I never told my parents to get the bird(s) though. They just brought them home one day.

@spikedemperor023

4 жыл бұрын

Ya I have been researching about birds because in 2 weeks i will get one so I have been researching because I want my bird to have a nice life

@mariluvssu

4 жыл бұрын

@@spikedemperor023 aw cute! What kind of bird do you plan on getting!

@spikedemperor023

4 жыл бұрын

Probably a budgie

@mariluvssu

4 жыл бұрын

@@spikedemperor023 nice, I have 2 :)

I’m so thankful that I have 5 other siblings and a loving mom that are all fully ready to take care of my budgie when I can’t 🥰🥰❤️ I love them

Just yesterday I was watching an older video of yours on this subject, so maybe a conscious connection is happening. Love all your videos, and these are the type that tells me what a responsible Human you are. Keep up the great work and I can't wait for your next video.

I’m giving myself two months before I decide. I will never own a macaw, they are so freaking loud when they scream it makes me want to rip my eardrums out. I absolutely love African Grey’s and have had great success with friends who have them, they allow me to hold them which even surprises my friends.

@hellothere7389

4 жыл бұрын

Just curious, how did it go?

Thank you so much for all of the talk about kids owning birds!!! I want to add college students to your list. Because I was the dumb college student who (a few months before graduation) considered myself "settled" enough to get a bird. I thought I had a plan for post-graduation. Well, next thing you know, I got an internship that required me to move, and my parents didn't want to keep my bird. My poor cockatiel had to be rehomed. It was a really sad situation for this sweet bird... I'm also embarrassed to add the cockatiel I got in 8th grade and later rehomed because I didn't have time for it... I am so passionate about not getting birds when you are a child/very young adult. It really saddens me when I see posts on Parrot Station from kids/college kids asking what type of bird they should get. Everyone thinks they have their life figured out at that age, but they don't. When you're young, you don't know what path you're going to take in life. It's an exciting time, but it's not right for a parrot. You shouldn't hold back on your own life goals for a bird's sake, nor should your bird be neglected because you got new life goals. It's much better to wait until you are an adult to get a bird. Things change too when you're an adult sometimes, but it's much less likely than when you're young. I am now the proud owner of a green cheek and a cockatiel, but I'm 25, married, and have a stable job. I should have waited until now before I got those other 2 birds from my childhood/college life.

@MARLENEMCCOHEN

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your story! I completely agree, that's why I mentioned that the family has to be on board because if the family is in love with the bird then at least whem the are life changes for the kid, the family can step in as they do with the family dog. If family isn't on board and it's a sole Decision similar to right out of college, then that's a very difficult situation to be in, you're absolutely right!

I've had reptiles for 7yrs and birds for 3 years and most days I'm watching a video or reading about them, just to gain as much information as possible. 😊 Love your videos 💜

This is very useful. I have been intently researching parrots for quite a while now and these past few days I was thinking "well what kind of person is not fit for one?". Thank you, you answered my question and uploaded this video right on time for me, too!

For me I love the challenge of them. Once you've won your birds love and trust and get them to learn new things, its really rewarding. Dogs and cats are kind of boring for me. I also like how they can be found in the wild and aren't genetically modified, it sort of brings the vibe of where they are from to your house.

i grew up with a sulfur cockatoo that my mom has had since high school so when i moved out it just seemed natural that i get a bird. my grandmother also had a cockatoo and macaw

@emmam.5342

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, once you grow up with a bird, owning a bird just kind of seems necessary for some odd reason 😂😂😂

Love this. Your channel is very good and helpful. Thx for being the best KZreadr💘❤️💙😍😁💙💘❤️👍😘😗🐦🐥🐤🐣🐦🕊️🕊️

@MARLENEMCCOHEN

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for being prime part of the sniffer family ❤️

My budgie was abused before and now he’s scared of people, but he’s learned my voice and his name and he gets so excited whenever I come home!

❤️ I want to be an Avian Vet! I want a bird to study and be more educated even more than I even am. I’m 11 and my favorite animal is a parrot! You even gave me an ok on the cage I’m going to purchase! ❤️❤️

@deadtomybed8327

5 жыл бұрын

Omg me too

@deadtomybed8327

5 жыл бұрын

Except I’m 18

@Taesune

4 жыл бұрын

My favorite birds are Budgies, Lovebirds and Red lored amazon hybrid i think i love budgies the most! But lovebirds are also adorable!

@Redacted1010

4 жыл бұрын

I do too!

I clicked as soon as I saw this pop up on my screen. I love your videos Marlene and you always have such helpful information in your videos.

I love watching all of the bird videos. They are my substitute for owning one. I am way to old to have one now, and I don't want my kids to one day have the responsibility I've forced them into. Thanks for sharing.

I've always loved birds so much. And actually always wanted an African grey or blue and gold macaw. After many years I actually realised through research that those parrots are not for me or my lifestyle. I live in an apartment and already have dog and cats. After so much research I ended up getting a green cheek conure. I am SO happy I choose this bird. Also that I waited for the right bird. I had met so many babies and did not feel the instant connection I felt with this boy. He's perfect for me. He's quiet unless he wants something. And he loves to shower with me. I get him a new toy and rearrange his cage each month. My only problem is he isn't afraid of the cats. He comes down to the floor and goes towards them . Lol luckily they are afraid of him since he bit one on the nose haha. Always remove him as soon as he's down. His favorite is sweet potatoes and grapes. But he eats a variety of other stuff too. :) Love my pip. Best pet I've ever owned. So much more intelligent and bonded fhan my cats or dog.

Omg love this video! I believe after watching this that a parrot for me in the near future, would be PERFECT! I’ve been a dog trainer for 5 years, working with VERY difficult dogs, and going in training DOGS with this same mindset, I also am going to be expanding my knowledge of what I know about dogs, to learning about other animals, and I’m very excited about it! I will be training not only dogs, but cats, birds, pigs, and possibly other exotics as well! I’ve been studying up on training other animals for a long time as well now, so thanks for this video! This was super super informative and shows that I fall into the rare catagory of being a responsible bird owner in the future 😃

@joannanderson2500

2 жыл бұрын

Parrots are NOTHING like dogs! Dogs are predators, and parrots are prey animals. Birds are a completely different animal training-wise than dogs. Parrots bite, but if you train them the same way as a dog that bites, you will lose the parrot's trust, as they do NOT understand punishment as dogs are biting due to fear or dominance, mostly dominance if they are treated the right way. Dominance doesn't work with birds, their social hierarchies are completely different than dogs or wolves who are actually very dominant and aggressive with each other.

@joebean3615

Жыл бұрын

Haha anime whisperer you sound like me

me, sitting here watching this with my gcc chewing on my lip: i should not have a bird

Marlene THANKYOU for sharing how much time is important. When I first got my bird (he’s a galah) the breeder I got him from was very much like “Just have him out an hour a day” it wasn’t until I watched your videos that I realised he really needs to be out a whole lot more than an hour a day and it explains a lot of his behaviours. You’ll be pleased to know he’s now spending many more hours out of his caged and engaging with my small family.

Parrot tip Tuesday!!! What is beautiful about birds is that they keep changing and surprise you day by day with new things. I worked very hard for my budgie to love me. It was not hand tamed or handfed, so it was quite the adventure to get him to not fear me and specially to come to love me. After several months he started wanting to play with me and toys and after two years he started to play with my hands which is the thing he feared the most, hands. And he keeps changing and showing new colors and that’s honestly thrilling. But yes, he’s probably the living being I’ve put more effort in my life in making he love me back lol

These type of are my favourite Love your channel ❤️

Gunna like this before I finish it cause we definitely need a video like this. I've always had birds and I'm like woah woah look I love my birds but they are loud and there's so many reasons to not have one. I want another though. In he futute. I want my own leo

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@neonlights3977

5 жыл бұрын

Thats my bday gurl !! Aaah come to Canada ! 😭🙆😂😎

You've helped me so much. I had a rescued parrotlet who i recently passed away (on the 26th of june) due to a stressful life and having so much going on with him and i tried everything in the last 8 months of his life and you helped me get through helping him get better and giving him the best life i could. He never trusted me but he had a good reason, which was his owner passed away after 6 years of having him then the daughter abused him once she got him. But i loved him anyway. Now i have the sweetest little cockatiel who on the first day hopped on my shoulder and what seemed like instantly loved me and new she was my buddy. But i can't thank you enough for all your help :)

@MARLENEMCCOHEN

5 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome I'm so incredibly grateful that I've been able to help even in a little way ❤️

@MilqyMilque

5 жыл бұрын

@@MARLENEMCCOHEN Aww I'm glad 😄

This is so TRUE! My life has changed COMPLETELY in the last 2 years, after bringing home my first bird. I spent 6 solid months, preparing my home to bird proof everything, all cleaning products, candles, chemicals, thrown out! Our lives have changed completely in the HEALTHIEST ways! Diet was a huge one as well! If you want a bird, you have to give up your comfortable life for them. They truly are NOT for EVERYONE! 💚🌈🦜💚👍

EARLY finally! Thx for the video

I do agree a lot with 10, I get seriously bad headaches from a lot of things. (Some may say migraines) But I have a cockateil, who puts his beak right next to ears and yells but I will never stop loving him.

Loving this video, definitely things to think about. We recently adopted a green cheek conure, he was stuck in a tiny cage, where his previous owner smoked, he was rarely allowed out of the cage and is still definitely wary of humans as a whole. The previous owner used to feed him a spicy chicken kebab as a “treat” he’s been with us just over a week now, he has fresh fruit at hand whenever he feels like it, he eats an amazingly balanced diet now, his eyes have gotten so much brighter, he even climbs on my shoulder! He may still be wary, but I’m willing to give my all to make sure he lives a long, happy and healthy life.

I am a cat person in much the way you are a bird person. I adore birds. Love love love them. I wish I had a friend who had them because I have no business owning them. Why? Because cats are fine. I understand them, how they think, act, etc. I had dogs as a kid and it was just too much for me. They need to be trained, groomed, bathed, given lots of attention, walked..ugh. I had a fish once. Nope. Nope. Nope. Cleaning the aquarium.. No. Had a hermit crab. Nope. Nope. Nope. Had a two year old kid for a year, and while I was attentive and a good parent to a toddler, I would be so miserable having one forever, adore kids once they reach ten though. Anyway, I want a bird. I am no business owning one, thus I live vicariously through Marlene.

@animallover5626

5 жыл бұрын

Had a two year old for a year 😂 Oh no did you re-home your toddler 🤣 No I’m kidding, maybe you were dating the parent of the child. lol

@MARLENEMCCOHEN

5 жыл бұрын

No I totally understand you there's some aspects of some animal care that I just couldn't and wouldn't be prepared for like cleaning out fish tanks and water animals I know that those are not for me although I do love and appreciate them

@YTistooannoying

5 жыл бұрын

@@MARLENEMCCOHEN that's why I was a little concerned when you got your gecko and chameleon. Lizards need such specific care and can be difficult to keep alive. I don't think they are too different from birds though via their sensitivity to their environment. So many lizard are abused because people don't understand their care.

@luciferfaust

5 жыл бұрын

You could volunteer your time to a bird rescue, or become a foster, that way you do it in small bursts

I agree, research research FIRST!! I bought my bird on impulse because I thought he was cute and I had little budgies growing up. Well I was sensible enough to atleast take him to an avian vet. Wow I was so overwhelmed by what I did not know and what pet shops don't tell you. Before you accidentally torture your bird....please please research! I've had mine for 1 year now and I'm still researching! Love my bird though. Love Marlenes videos.

I love birds. Been around them my whole life. My cockatiel is 25 and we just rescued an African Grey and she is 26. We really enjoy having them ❤

I have been researching about cockatiels and others birds for 12 years and I am going to get one soon and I am so excited! Thank you for making this video and all your others videos they help me a lot thank you♥️

Thanks for the video, Marlene! I'm sure your videos have saved at least one bird from going to an unprepared home. And have definitely helped birds who went to an unprepared home have their parronts know to better care for them!

there was this bird that came by today a friend of my stepdad and it was my first bird i've ever accounted it was super sweet but i needed to go downstairs so i tried to get the bird to step up on my hand and it bit my finger not hard but i wondered why did it bite me and i'm pretty sure i just moved to fast

Totally agree about noise. I do work from home and keep my birds in my office. I have a second place for work for calls so the birds can be as loud as they like.

Just recently bought a 5 mth old hand reared Hahns Macaw and it has certainly been a challenge getting used to understanding a bird and how they think. I love him so much and am trying to be so patient, loving and understanding even when he's biting my face or ear off while on my shoulder. Everytime it gets difficult I watch one of your vids and I feel sooooo much better afterwards. I am in this for long haul and will never give up on him, or us, being BFF

@MARLENEMCCOHEN

5 жыл бұрын

That is so wonderful to hear I'm so happy to hear that perspective from a new bird companion ❤️

I GET MY BIRD IN A FEW WEEKS!!!!! I get a budgie and Im gunna name it Skittles.

@alexisbays340

5 жыл бұрын

I have a budgie and his name is Tweety and he knows how to talk.

@fuzzylittlespider

5 жыл бұрын

How exciting!

@applesteak6712

5 жыл бұрын

@@fuzzylittlespider I know right!

@josegz8447

5 жыл бұрын

Its been a week c:

@applesteak6712

5 жыл бұрын

@@josegz8447 thanks I changed it 😑

I got my mom in to birds and now I have three budgies and a conure!

I wanted a cockatiel so much. I rescued my baby from a shelter I volunteered at. I did tons of research and it’s still way different. She screams when she wants to go to bed, wants to play or wants food. It’s like a scavenger hunt figuring out which one it is haha

@MARLENEMCCOHEN

5 жыл бұрын

I know right it's so interesting how you can actually never be prepared

I have had my lovebird since December last year and she is one of the most beautiful birds in my life. She has really helped me a lot.

Excellent video! Also do not get a bird if you don't have disposable income as avian vets, toys and food can be expensive 😀

i have a friend that wants a parakeet, she says she doesn't have to do research and now ignores me

@cathyt144

5 жыл бұрын

Amanda Warszycki start sending her links to videos of how to care for birds and what to expect. She may be more open to advice from people she doesnt know, no offense to you,but thats human nature,tho sad it may be. I hope this helps.

I've always had a deep love for birds. Of course, I love all animals and I'm fascinated by them, but for some reason I've always specifically loved birds.

I am an animal lover, but girl you're right it was so different working with a bird. Especially my boyfriends bird. He's had him 15 years and it took me 6 months to finally get him to enjoy time with me. It takes consistency and patience. I still get a nip here and there, but he isn't out for blood anymore lol. I have your videos to thank for that

when I go to college, my mom would be great to take care of it, my grandma, her mom has had 2 macaws

Marlene! I love u soooo much and me and my conure watch ur videos together everyday!

@fuzzylittlespider

5 жыл бұрын

Lol same!

Love this video!! It’s a very helpful video to me and many others who want a bird, after this video I have still decided to get a bird. Thank you Marlene!!!

I love that I watched this after getting my first bird and like half of the things you said applied to me... but its okay because despite maybe some of the things you're saying is true. We're happy and healthy and my bird is loving her life and that's all the matters.

I love your channel and Leo Is such a beautiful bird!!!

Now I have a cocktail and it’s my first bird and I did my research but your videos helped me

@leiasart4610

5 жыл бұрын

Gonna get a cockatiel too soon! While I am a dogperson and do have experience with them, I definitely think getting a bird isn't a horrible idea. I'm home alone most of the day so he won't get lonely, and when I get a job after uni I'll definitely get him company and a much bigger cage. Obviously they need interaction but I think that's a task you can grow into within a couple of months (the basics at least)

@warriorxtman2

5 жыл бұрын

Cocktail, moron?

My mom loves birds- she grew up with them. I didn't really grow up with birds but I've had my share of being around them because almost every Christmas, my mom would get a lot of Budgies. She explained that she had a parrot that spoke Palauan(her native language).

My father is going to start an aviary next year and I've been studying about all the birds he wants to put in there for 2 years, he doesn't know much about them and just likes to watch the birds (I didn't even have to convince him to make a big aviary, the first thing he did was show me the plan of an incredibly suitable aviary) so I'm responsible for taking care of them, which doesn't bother me as I volunteered to do it myself lol. I learned so much about birds, there are so many things I didn't know and every time I look more, more subjects come up that I hadn't even heard of! Your channel helps me a lot to learn more about birds, thank you so much I'm really excited to get in contact with birds again because my dog ​​is really grumpy, like a lot, she has that whole personality of old people who don't want you to step on their grass. Even though I love her and sometimes she lets me cuddle and hold her, I miss how "jealous" the birds are lol

Leo was in ear-eating mood during this video 😳

My bird screams when I talk on phone

I have anxiety and autism. I decided I wanted a bird, and after a month of research, decided on budgies because they're not super loud. Their noises are actually very soothing to me, and my anxiety has helped me understand the viewpoint of a tiny prey bird.

I love how different every individual bird is. My first bird was a cockatiel. He's now 11. He isn't very friendly, most you're gonna get out of him is him sitting on your finger for a few minutes. He sings all. Flipping. Day. I also just recently got a ~4 month old sun conure. She wants to cuddle one minute, the next she's crawling through your hair, chewing on your ears and fingers. The only time she screams is when I leave the room, enter the room, and bring her food. Honestly? She's quieter than my cockatiel. I sit in the car for 4 hours every other weekend to go to my father's and I bring my conure every time (she handles the car much better than my cockatiel). I am the sole provider for my birds; I make breakfast every morning, I spend my entire day with them, I eat snacks with them... I'm doing school from home so it's very easy to give them the outside time and attention they need. Even before covid, I didn't go anywhere besides school. I'm 14 and my entire family absolutely loves birds, so if I had to leave to a dorm for college, I'd have someone for my babies to go to without needing to rehome them. I don't want children in the future, besides maybe fostering an older child. I don't plan on getting another bird until I'm out of college, and then I want to rescue. No specific species, just a bird I can live out my entire life with, and hopefully be done there. Yes, I got my cockatiel way too early. After 6 months of undoing 10 years of crappy diet, he's 100% off seed. He lives in an indoor aviary in the living room with plenty of enrinchment. Every morning we have to open the window for him to look out and talk to the black birds.

Early! A little late, I ate lunch and spent some time with my birds.

@MARLENEMCCOHEN

5 жыл бұрын

Isn't that the best in the world

@angelicakurzweil7794

5 жыл бұрын

Yup! 😁

“I used to own a (small beginner bird) when I was kid!” that statement REALLY bothers me because it gives me the message that they think that’s all it takes for them to have enough knowledge, experience, and preparation to instantly jump into a more advanced birds! I used to volunteer in a pet store and a lot of people use that reason to try to adopt our parrots like our conures, cockatoos, and our rescue macaw. 😬

I have an uncle that only feeds seeds I'm getting a bird soon and I now learned from you every thing about birds

thank you so much for the great video Marlene, i got a white face cockatiel as a gift recently and i already have 2 cats, i feel like no matter how much i research about birds, theres always a new thing to learn or try to be wary of or mindful about. dont get me wrong, i absolutely love my cockatiel and i try my best to make him happy but let me tell you! i was not prepared at all!

I have 2 parakeets and I am 12 but I researched since I was 10.

@stephaniebock1016

5 жыл бұрын

What kind of do you have?

@alexisbays340

5 жыл бұрын

A budgie and fancy parakeet

@hymnseraphic

5 жыл бұрын

Same! I’m 12, and I have a cockatiel named Ari. My parents told me to spend a lot of time researching and researching. I’m assuming I read about 7 hours a day of articles about cockatiels. It was worth it ✨

@Taesune

4 жыл бұрын

Same, but i have 4 lovebirds, and i did so much research the day my mom got them but first we had 2 and 1 month later we got 2 more lovebirds, and im mostly the one who takes care of them like change their food water and give them fruits veggies, and yeah and what iv seen is the price range for their set up can go up to 500$! But luckily those cages that are like 50-300$ is 3-9$ in my country, iv got a 30$ cage for 7$

@littledove5007

4 жыл бұрын

I Have a budgie c:

I have birds and my dog makes mores nosies than my birds

hey.. new subscriber here.. been watching your vids for a while now. just want to stay a few things. gorgeous birds and i look forwards to where the channel will go in the future.

Thank you Marlene for this very important video. It's your very best video so far. Education helps to save birds' lives and prevent the suffering that often occurs when parrots are wrongly brought into wrong homes.