I like that she talks about how it's a big commitment. I hope people realize this before getting any pet. They are living creatures and not stuffed animals who deserve a lifetime of caring devotion to their well-being.

@marybetsy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment @elmtree33! This is so true. So glad you enjoyed. :)

@susanstrydom8459

4 жыл бұрын

Totally agree with you

@Anonymous-fj2uo

4 жыл бұрын

Yes definitely. I realised this the hard way. My family's parrot was not getting enough stimulation and proper attention for a time. He started plucking himself on his belly and to this day its difficult getting him to grow back all the feathers he had before. They're not like small budgies where they can be in a cage all day. To be honest I actually find dogs to be far easier to take care of than parrots.

@herminemajcen3339

2 жыл бұрын

I had an African Gray , his Name was Mozart . He was 17 Years old , when suddenly he died for no reason , I am so heartbroken . He was so intelligent spoke 3 lungage , English , German , Africaans . I miss him so much he was my Baby

@oriol108

9 ай бұрын

and they can live up to 60 - 70 years also !

I love how the parrots take on the regional accent of their owners.

@marybetsy

5 жыл бұрын

Haha, thanks! :)

@ravenfeather7087

5 жыл бұрын

It's because these amazing birds have an in depth knowledge of human culture.

@marybetsy

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Raven! They really are so smart. :)

@rachelball1174

4 жыл бұрын

My mum was English. When she passed 10 years ago, I took in her 17year old grey. He speaks with both British and American accents. My Mum's picture is on the mantel. When my parrot is mad at me, he sits next to her picture and says, "I want mum. " I tell him I do too, lol.

@erictaylor5462

4 жыл бұрын

We have friends who live in the Netherlands who have a parrot that speaks English and Dutch.

I've had our AG for almost 23 years, I know how it is.ours has outlived a few dogs that she talked to..When one dies she never says that dogs name again...Every year when we put up the Christmas tree she says ho ho ho Merry Christmas until we take it down, we have to wait a year to hear it again.. one of my favourite things she says is...Hey I'm talking to you!!!

@marybetsy

7 жыл бұрын

What a powerful story about your bird and dogs. They are truly brilliant and emotional. Best to you.

@marys3127

5 жыл бұрын

gail LeDuc - so cute. Our African Grey meets a dog or person and then NEVER forgets their name...we hear it for years even if she has only met them a few times! And when our dogs die, she says their names for years afterward. 🙁

@CC42_

4 жыл бұрын

it's not fair that dogs live such short lives!

@jennifers.3818

4 жыл бұрын

Most all parrots will keep saying a dogs name for years and years after fhe dog is gone if they were very attached and said there name for years. its odd she just stops

@rosettawilliams7959

4 жыл бұрын

Same here. When I would take out my Mother’s table top Christmas Tree, Marley would say, “Merry Christmas “. For eighteen years he would introduce the holiday with the sight of tree. And say it only once a year.

Speaking as a grey owner of nearly two decades: These birds are people. Their intellect may be a little primitive compared to our own, but they are a people completely distinct from ourselves and their way of living and thinking is not always aligned with our own. They aren't pets that you buy, they're difficult children that you adopt into your family. Don't get a grey unless you're prepared to be outlived by a flying toddler with frequently inscrutable thoughts and motivations.

@marybetsy

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching @Hobo Siege!

@bethewalt7385

4 жыл бұрын

They are intelligent dinosaurs at the most, and I agree they're incredibly charismatic, keenly intelligent oh, really really smart, but they aren't people

@RifterDask

4 жыл бұрын

@@bethewalt7385 If it can communicate its thoughts and desires with novel sentence structure in human language, it passes my personal litmus test for personhood. ...But personhood as a concept isn't especially well-defined, so there will always be differences of opinion.

@scorpion-fs7pg

4 жыл бұрын

@@bethewalt7385 they're better than people. I prefer the company of any animal too that of a human

@jennifers.3818

4 жыл бұрын

thats my fear of getting one is what do I do when I get old or sick. It seems so unfair to the bird

I've had Bailey 23 years now. We purchased her from a bird store shortly after she was born. She started making some odd sounds around the one year mark so we called the vet. We told the vet it sounded like she was sneezing or coughing but no mucus was near her beak and no sickness seemed obvious. The vet suggested maybe we should bring her in for a check up followed by asking how we were doing. My husband replied, "Annette and I are just getting over colds"...and then we laughed. We realized Bailey was mimicking us..and maybe she would be talking to us soon! Too funny! Another story... When we were happily married my husband would come home from work and greet me with "Hi honey, I'm home! Where are you?" Well, before we knew it, Bailey picked the phrases up and would say them even before my husband had a chance to say them. It seemed to me that Bailey took great pleasure in beating him to the punch. My husband and I are divorced now. Bailey lives with me and does not see my ex-husband. Bailey does not say those phrases anymore! I have tried to prompt him at times and he looks at me and remains mute!!!

@marybetsy

4 жыл бұрын

Hi @Annette Toomey! Thank you so much for sharing your stories of Bailey. :) That sneezing story was so funny. I'm going to have to tell my mom about that one. And the one about your ex shows how smart and sensitive Bailey is. Thanks again for watching and for your comments.

@those_eyes

4 жыл бұрын

@@marybetsy loved your video! Thank you!

@nicoleleeanartist5999

4 жыл бұрын

lol thats amazing you tried to promt phrases from the ex and simply told you “umm we’re done with him sweetie.”

Being a good, responsible pet owner ( or ownee, if you have Greys !!! ) is always far more work than most people realize. Parrots are an order of magnitude higher. In my experience, very, very few people should even consider getting a parrot. I've had my Grey April for 18 years after her first owner ( a very good owner, I must add ) passed away. During that time I have had exactly one vacation away from her, because there are very, very few people I trust to take care of her properly. And every time I think I have got it down and am doing a good job, I learn of something better I should be doing ! The cost in money, time, labor, and effort in owning a parrot is truly huge. The rewards are even greater.

@marybetsy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching @wingmanjim6! I totally agree with you. :)

@jennifers.3818

4 жыл бұрын

very well said

@ekcentrik

4 жыл бұрын

I don't think you own pets. They are not things(no matter what the moronic law says). You become their parents.

@jpgr69

4 жыл бұрын

So true. They usually only bond with one person; you can kiss vacations goodbye if you get a Grey.

So many parrot owners thought "omg! so cute! I want a talking pet!" but aren't willing to do any of the work it requires and ultimately fail. I hate those people. Compulsive, selfish and lazy. They're why animal shelters are filled beyond capacity

@marybetsy

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your post @Chaplin! You are right that it takes a ton of work to take care of these African Greys and it is definitely not for everyone.

@lozzylols

4 жыл бұрын

A lot of pets can be a lot more demanding than a lot of people think. I have been a rat owner for over 10 years now, and so many think it's just another rodent in a cage, but they need so much care and attention. Again like having a child in the house!

@DreamLikeNoOther

4 жыл бұрын

@@lozzylols Rats are actually really demanding animals, and no one realizes it. You get a snake, you clean their enclosure like once a month. With rats you basically have to wash their cloth everyday.

@scorpion-fs7pg

4 жыл бұрын

So many animal owners. I rescue dogs that get dumped. People want a cure talking doll, not a living God created being that has needs. Yes dog's bark and they have to go to the bathroom, they need walks. These birds live longer than you usually, they are a lifetime of commitment. The return from any of these is unmeasurable

@MK-hz2bn

4 жыл бұрын

Chaplin animal shelters are filled becuz of breeders

Love the parrots' southern accent! I lived in Tennessee for 5 years as a teen, and now rarely hear one. Hearing it from Jake and Sophie is s delight! Mary, thank you.

@marybetsy

Жыл бұрын

Haha, glad to hear it, Anita! Yeah, you don't understand how you sound until you hear a parrot talk back to you. 😉

Betsy, you have two of the most beautiful African Greys I have ever seen! They are so glossy with the deepest color and their language skills are awesome, too!

@marybetsy

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you @Simon Jesuit! I will pass on your comments to them. :)

Jake and Sophie are beautiful birds! I have never owned a parrot, but did have a little yellow budgie as a teenager. She lived to be 15 years old and while she never talked, she sang and whistled beautifully. My heart's desire was to have an African Grey, but as I'm now 63 and have no one to leave a parrot to after I'm gone, it's just not feasible. I have to get my "parrot fix" by watching parrot videos, which I do every day.I am now adding Jake and Sophie to my list of favorite birds on KZread! 💕

@marybetsy

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching, @Leigh Florkevich! Jake and Sophie are flattered to be added to your list. :)

I have a Congo African grey too. His name is max. Hes 19 I've had him since he was a baby. Parrots are a huge LIFETIME commitment.

@marybetsy

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Max! Hope he is well. Thanks for watching. So true about the commitment. :)

My female Macaw is a total tattle tail... says "Kona eh ehh ehhh!" When Kona is being naughty. Sophie is GORGEOUS!!!

@marybetsy

5 жыл бұрын

Aww, that's too funny! And Sophie says thank you.

As soon as that woman started speaking, I thought "Oh no, will this bird speak in a southern accent?" Yes. "Gotta go bah bah".

@marybetsy

4 жыл бұрын

@mano a mano, thank you for watching!

My little Senegal parrot loved watching this. He doesn't talk as much as an AG, but he can be chatty! I adopted him about 10 years ago. He imitates some of my phrases, in my Southern drawl. Cracks me up when he says, "Thayt's Riyght!" and he sounds like me. Parrots are awesome, but need lots of attention.

@marybetsy

4 жыл бұрын

They really are! Thanks for watching, @Lazy I Ranch. :)

I live with 4 macaws and 1 African grey and I know they are talking with meaning and purpose like us 😉😊

@marybetsy

4 жыл бұрын

That's so true @Line-katrine Naley! Thank you for sharing and watching. :)

@nataliepurington3750

4 жыл бұрын

God bless you. That’s a lot of work!

My gray is more engaging than any animal I’ve had. He’s more than a part of the family, just a fabulous, active, talkative individual.

@marybetsy

6 жыл бұрын

They are amazing, aren't they? Thanks for watching. :)

This is so funny, and amazing. I didn’t ever think I would hear a parrot with a southern accent! So funny. Yes, these creatures are a huge commitment. They live long and require a great deal of care and maintenance.

@marybetsy

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching, @marilyn wegner! I'm so glad you enjoyed it. :)

My African Grey Timneh was very excited to see these beauties. She was kissing my cell phone.

@marybetsy

4 жыл бұрын

Aww @Julie B! That's super sweet. Thanks for sharing. :)

An animal's love is genuine.

@marybetsy

4 жыл бұрын

So true! @Mary C

An African Grey is not a beginner's choice! There is so much to consider. while owning a bird, the bird also owns you. It is a lifelong commitment that is truly rewarding for those who are up to the task

I very much enjoyed this video. Wish there were more. I have an AG and her name is Vicky. She is a handful and lets me know what she wants. I have learned that in the morning time she wants to get out of the cage by herself with no help from "that hand attached to my owner" because she will push my hand away with her beak and NOT step up! When she wants food she stands near her food bowl and just does a two-note whistle over and over again until I get her food...she even does it while I am refilling her food bowl! She likes her nighttime kiss through the cage and says "mmmm" while we are kissing. I love her so much that I guess you could say she has me wrapped around her little gray wing!

@marybetsy

5 жыл бұрын

"Wrapped around her little gray wing" ... love that. Vicky sounds like a character. Best to you both!

Thank you for loving animals. It gives me peace and they give me peace.

@marybetsy

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! So glad to give you some peace. :)

we had a cockatiel and he was funny....my brother taught him the bomber and he would also sit on the top of the light protector and poop and laugh as it fell.we had him about 7 years and then one day I forgot that he was out and opened the door for just a minute and out he flew.We loved him and the person who got him after I told her what he would and could do..said well, I can't give him to you unless you know the number that is on the band on his leg,which I didn't know.He was a wonderful and sweet bird.I love the way your sweeties are comfortable and happy looking.Thank you for sharing your sweeties!

@marybetsy

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching, @Murwyn Hancock! And thank you for sharing the story of your cockatiel. I'm so sorry he got away.

When my parrot died, after 3 days of not talking & during his life he did put words together to make his point & situations, pottie trained himself, very intelligence, not just 'parroting'...so after 3 days of not talking, with his last breath he said to me (I'd had him cuddled to my neck), he said, "I love you" & exhaled his last breath. Yes, animals are a lot smarter than humans may believe...imagine if their brains were larger...hmmmm, they have feelings too...💕..I miss him so much...HUGS2U

@marybetsy

4 жыл бұрын

Ok, this is the sweetest darn story ever. I'm sorry for your loss but so happy to hear about the love y'all had for each other. Thank you so much for sharing, @Benjie Benjamin!

@benjiebenjamin7810

4 жыл бұрын

@@marybetsy Guy was soooo way too cool. I loved all my pets but Guy taught me a lot because he could make his point verbally & communicate. My present pet, 15# dog, I've taught language to as well...& he knows all his body parts, left from right (as did Guy & others) about 225 commands, & I try to keep in mind that he is a gray wolf in disguise & has feelings so I encourage him too to be who he is. I don't OWN him, he's my roomy & it's my job to love him...it's his job to let me...HUGS2U

Such a lovable and cute talking parrots. Keep safe and have a lovely day.

@marybetsy

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, @Joel's Outlet! Hope you have a great day as well. 🙌. 🙏

I've never owned a bird myself but my aunt had budgies and a cockatiel which took a great amount of time, patience, love and understanding. You cannot just leave a bird inside it's cage and never interact with them. You have to take care of them as if they were toddler's. Like she said in the video and many of the commenters if you can't provide this everyday for the life time of the bird then DO NOT GET ONE BECAUSE YOU THINK IT'S CUTE. This video is just another reminder of how smart little furry and feathered creatures can be.

@marybetsy

4 жыл бұрын

So true! Thank you for watching, @Jennifer O'Dell!

@jenniferodell9228

4 жыл бұрын

@@marybetsy Thank You for sharing your beautiful feathered babies

Love how the owners of parrots and other exotic birds are so chilled out & happy. These wonderful creatures must make them like that. They don't seem to sweat the small stuff.

@marybetsy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, @Carousel Cakes!

It's so cute they have slight Southern accents!! They are truly amazing. ❤

@marybetsy

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, @Shenanigans!

That bird has a Southern accent. Too cute! 💕

Loved this video. My mom has two AG's and I plan to inherit them someday. I watch videos from time to time to prepare myself. I'm already planning a bird room for our forever home. One of the AG's is only a baby :-)

@marybetsy

4 жыл бұрын

Hey, @Droopy Daisy! Thank you for watching. Best of luck with them. That sounds so nice. :)

@mrsshah7762

3 жыл бұрын

I am so glad your family has a contingency plan for the birds to stay within your family. What an experience & some wonderful memories for a few generations

My african grey dances with me. ❤️ my grey also tells the robot vacuum to go lay down. Go to go lay down. Git git go go go. Lol. He is 17 years old and I’ve had him him since a hatchling.

@marybetsy

3 жыл бұрын

Aww!! I subscribed and saw your Dunkin dancing! He is so cute. 🙂

Funny cause my name is also Betsy and I had a blue fronted amazon parrot for at least 50 years! I love parrots! They're so entertaining and gorgeous!😊

@marybetsy

4 жыл бұрын

That's awesome, Betsy! They really are amazing. Thanks for watching. :)

When I was a kid some friends of my family had the police banging on the door one night at 2am. The cop had just arrested a local drug addict who had admitted he had broken into a house, but the house had a psycho inside who was going to murder the family. The robber said he had broken into the house and out of the darkness he heard an "evil voice" say, "I see you. ha ha ha" it wasn't laughing, it actually said, "ha ha ha" Well, he wasn't going to stick around, he just ran away, but he was worried about the family in the house so he flagged down a cop, knowing he'd be arrested, but he felt he had no choice to save the family. The "psycho" turned out to be their African Grey who liked to play "hide and seek" with the lights out. The story had a happy ending. The judge considered the man's actions and offered to have the man sentenced to rehab rather than jail. He got off, and stayed off of drugs. Frankly, I think he had a great story as to how he decided to quit doing drugs.

@budm.1450

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, RIGHT!!! That's exactly what this is, a "story."

@asytippyy352

4 жыл бұрын

@@budm.1450 Unneeded cynicism. It's still a nice comment.

I love that you know everyone’s personality and how the “pecking order” works.

@marybetsy

Жыл бұрын

Ha, thanks. Yes, Sophie definitely thinks she's at the top!

I have always loved birds. I especially wanted to love my own talking bird. This is great. Thank you so much for sharing them and your story 💖🐦🐤🦅

@marybetsy

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching, @Gibby's Wife!

@gibbyswife9218

4 жыл бұрын

@@marybetsy 😊💖🌹 🐤🐦🕊🦅

People don't realize how intelligent and sentient animals truly are. If we choose to keep them as pets, we are fully responsible for their well-being, mentally and physically, just like we must be with children.

@marybetsy

4 жыл бұрын

So true @Paige Chicklo! Thank you for watching. :)

We should start calling them _feathered people_ instead of parrots Cute birds😍

@marybetsy

4 жыл бұрын

Lol, thanks for watching @kittens!

@RuthMtzFam

4 жыл бұрын

Feathered babies is a common word in our home, we have 4 rescues 2 macaws, an amazon and a ecletus and it’s a lot of work taking care of them but can be so rewarding at the same time.

I laughed so hard when she described him yelling at her from the other room saying "What're you doin in there?!!" and when he doesn't understand he says "WHAATTT?!!" 😂😂😂😂😂

@marybetsy

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching, @Jennifer S. :)

Birds just want your attention. They will love you just like any other fur baby.

@marybetsy

4 жыл бұрын

So true! Thank you for watching, @Sheila Bush.

Love these sentient angels

@marybetsy

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching @Infinite Awareness!

Nice video! You have a beautiful flock! Thanks for telling it like it is!!!

@marybetsy

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We're big fans of yours, too!

Betsy truly understands the call of the flock. 💕

@marybetsy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, @Ann G.

Great video, so nice of you to share your beautiful bird with us! 💖

@marybetsy

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Hillary! I'm so glad you enjoyed watching. 💖

Nice video , but I would have liked to see more and hear more from the birds. AG's are very demanding birds , perhaps a little more than other breeds. I have 2 kids , and I found that our 2 parrots were much harder work than my kids were . I love your feathered babies , they are adorable . Thank you for sharing them............I also hope that people are aware that these birds live for a LONG time , and it is a HUGE commitment to take on , as rewarding as it is , it is VERY hard work......xxx

@marybetsy

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching, @KJay! Totally agree with you about the commitment, too. :)

That was very informative. I can see the demands put on one but also the blessings to share one's life with a bird lol! Love you Mary Betsy!

@marybetsy

4 жыл бұрын

That's for sure! Thanks for watching @Emerantia Antonia Parnell-Gilbert. :)

We currently have a very colorful cockatiel named Perry. He gabs away and loves people and attention. He is also a great talker and can mimic just about anything. We have owned cockatoos in the past and found it a very rewarding experience. These birds make wonderful pets but anyone contemplating buying one must understand that with ownership comes commitment to give the bird attention and love. If you do your part you will be rewarded by your bird many times over.

@marybetsy

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your story, @Brace67! I agree that the reward is worth the hard work. Send Perry our love!

la, la, la - classy voice indeed, what a charmer!

@marybetsy

8 ай бұрын

Ha, I totally agree!

Loved your documentary. So well done!

@marybetsy

5 жыл бұрын

Aww, thank you so much!

I’ve had an ag for 14 years .. my baby for life ❤️

@marybetsy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing, @Pet Friends!

Spot on for African Greys--I've had parrots for 40 years, my Grey for 15. Just an aside, I make a hobby of identifying southern accents (I'm from Florida, we don't count) so, here goes....hate to get it wrong: Tennessee?

@marybetsy

7 жыл бұрын

Mary here, the filmmaker. That's my mom, Betsy, featured. Our family is from Georgia and South Carolina. (I love accents, too!) Appreciate your interest in that and the video.

Must be nice having a Hooman wait on you wing and beak. LOL

@marybetsy

4 жыл бұрын

Haha! Thanks for watching @rsmithriley.

thank you for sharing--congrats on your lovely flock

@marybetsy

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, @NormaJean Summers! 🙌. 🙏

Yes they form their own sentences. A put a new toy outside mines cage because he gets scared easily by new thing. My bird said “what that is” amazing!

@marybetsy

4 жыл бұрын

They are too cute, @Carrie See.

God’s creatures used to communicate with us before the flood. Amazing and beautiful.

@marybetsy

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching, @Alicia Barnett!

What an informative yet adorable documentary! Your birds are just darling and so are you! Thanks for sharing. I really enjoyed watching.

@marybetsy

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching! Glad you enjoyed. :)

And they can live as long as you can. 80+ years

Greys are the smartest of all the parrots. My brother had one. Great voices oh yes they do 💖😊

@marybetsy

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching @307 Wyoming 4F!

Very interesting. Love that you engage with your birds

@marybetsy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, @Jana Shaw!

African Greys are fun and entertaining, but don’t get one unless you have committed yourself to proper care , clean up and your love. They require a lot of your time. Just like having a child. Always take good care of them and give them lots of love. ❤️

@marybetsy

4 жыл бұрын

I totally agree, @ROSETTA WILLIAMS.

The first video of yours that I have watched, enjoyed it much and subscribed. I never realized quite how smart they are and how you can have conversations with them too. I also subscribe to Gotcha's channel, and he also carries on conversations with mom. Look forward to watching any videos you make. Thanks much for sharing.

@marybetsy

5 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the watch and so glad to hear you enjoyed and subscribed! Thank you. :)

Happiness is having birds in your 🏡

@marybetsy

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching @N. Marlene Stergiou! Do you have some birds of your own?

I loved this mini- doc. Thank you!

@marybetsy

Жыл бұрын

Aww, thank you! So happy you loved it. 😊

Parrots are such interestingly, characteristically beautiful and smart animals. Parrots are my favorite kinds of birds, and not only that, they are also my favorite animals in general. Loved the informative video. :)

@marybetsy

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and for your comments. :)

Never heard a bird with a southern accent before...😊

Lived with two german shepherds in my life. Very smart, smarter than most people, don't smoke or drink. But they can't speak, I guess not the right vocal equipment. Imagine if german shepherds spoke.

@marybetsy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, @Michael Malla! That would be hilarious.

if you let your son get a parrot, who really gets a parrot? 😂

@marybetsy

5 жыл бұрын

LOL exactly

Awesome documentary; you have 2 beauties that are just perfect.

@marybetsy

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! They are sweethearts. :)

Nice u shared by Us . God bless u

@marybetsy

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching, @Humera Niaz!

fantastic birds

@marybetsy

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching @alfie Bird!

This is amazing, very well put together, I love parrots and its amazing to see how well she takes care of both of them. 👍👍

@marybetsy

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Matt! This was one of my first documentaries ever, right after I bought my first DSLR and learned video production from the interwebs. And that's also my mama. ;)

@DBFamilyVlog

7 жыл бұрын

Mary Betsy what!! Thats your mom?! This was honestly great.

PERFECT EXCEPTIONAL PRESENTATION ... THANKS A MILLION DEAR RESPECTED MADAM ...

@marybetsy

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, MS! Glad you enjoyed it. :)

To this day, she is still notching about it.

You truly love your birds❤️

@marybetsy

3 жыл бұрын

Aww, yes, my mama (that's the woman in the video) is a good parrot parent. Thanks for watching, @rose jacks. :)

Not surprised. Remember Alex the African Grey?

I like how the birds have southern accents

@marybetsy

4 жыл бұрын

Thank's @Dave Burns. They get it from their Momma!

He has a beautiful voice - LA LA LUUHHH 0_o

@marybetsy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, @Layke Hicks!

Hahahah...a parrot with a southern accent. Too funny!

I think greys are the smartest birds, they know what's going on. Thanks for your video, love your birds.

@marybetsy

4 жыл бұрын

Hi @Carol B! That is super nice. Thank you for watching. :)

I have a Congo Gray for 15 years. He and I converse every day. 12 years ago, I had cancer, and went through chemo and radiation, and lost my hair. My Little Man in the Gray Flannel Suit, aka Flannels, looked at me as I rested. His condo was beside me. At one point, he asked, Mommy, you don't have any head feathers. What happened to your head feathers? I told him that mommy was sick, and the medicine I was taking made my head feathers fall out. He looked at me so lovingly and said, My poor mommy is sick. I watched lots of TV when I was resting,, and Marcus Welty would come on every day at the same time. Shortly after, he would say Hi, I am Flannels, Dr. Flannels Welty. He is better than a husband. He also converses with my Indian Ringneck,,as well. Gotta love the grays!

Can relate to everything you’ve said. Had African Grey 18 years. Yes, very entertaining. Marley could say three pages of a legal pad. Very spontaneous with conversation and engage with laughter. Miss Marley, but not the clean up.

@marybetsy

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching, @ROSETTA WILLIAMS! They really are talkative and fun to laugh with. I agree the clean up never ends, though. :)

I've never hear parrots with accents! Beautiful! Southern accent?

@marybetsy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks @OneThrough8! We are from South Carolina. :)

Interesting and worthwhile video.

@marybetsy

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, @Robert Shlesinger! Hope you are well. :)

@robertschlesinger1342

3 жыл бұрын

@@marybetsy My family and I are well. Thank you for your insight on these parrots.

This has blown my mind!! In a good way. Wow!!

@marybetsy

4 жыл бұрын

wow! so happy to hear that. they're brilliant birds for sure. thanks for watching. :)

Lifetime commitment- they live 80 yrs

This is amazing! 💕 Thank you for sharing! 💕🦜💕🦜💕😄

@marybetsy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks @N Berger! Glad that you enjoyed it. :)

AG's are awesome birds.

This is a great little mini documentary. I would love to see more of Sophie and Jake. I follow Einstein the parrot and gotcha and Mister Max. They're all parrots but I would love to learn more and hear more from these two

@marybetsy

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, @Tracey W! Unfortunately they live with my mom on the East Coast but we always love to visit. :)

Outstanding! ✨💫💙💜💫✨

@marybetsy

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, @Joule!! 🙌

103 people (at this writing) gave this video a thumbs down. I don't understand what they were expecting that they didn't get. It's an amusing, entertaining and educational. Maybe its the educational part that they don't like. LoL. The birds used too many big words for them to comprehend. LoL

@marybetsy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching and for your thoughtful reply! Really appreciate it, @ImTheDaveman. :)

That was so interesting I figured that these birds need a lot of attention thank you for sharing 😄

@marybetsy

4 жыл бұрын

They definitely do @Tina Hachey! Thank you for watching. :)

Oh my gosh, the accent! How funny and cute!

@marybetsy

5 жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed!

I love it!

@marybetsy

4 жыл бұрын

@Susan Behring thank you for watching!

@susanbehring3401

4 жыл бұрын

@@marybetsy , I have parakeets and i love the interaction. My birds are cute.

Beautiful 😆👌

@marybetsy

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, @velona moses!

Good job betsy

@marybetsy

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great video and very well done! I’m so glad you brought up the importance of commitment. Most people don’t know that 85% of parrots are given away, resold, or abandoned within the first two years of ownership. Most people will buy a parrot based on watching KZread videos and think to themselves “ how cute, let’s get a bird”. They don’t understand the amount of time, attention, and training needed to get a bird to that point. Many expect birds to automatically talk. Even though some species are known for their speaking ability, some may not talk at all (there is no guarantee any bird will talk). Parrots have the cognitive ability of a 3 to 5 year old child. Yes, they are that intelligent. Scientifically this means that most parrots are about 30 to 40 times smarter than a typical dog or cat. Consequently you need to be prepared to spend several hours of one on one time with your parrots just as you would with a 3 to 5 year old child. Also, be prepared cleanup after them the same way you would a child. Be ready to be in the kitchen and prepare and cook certain foods for your parrots daily as well. I have Eclectus Parrots which are slightly larger than the African Grey. They are also known for their speaking ability. I can tell you that if you put the effort into these beautiful creatures, your rewards will be great. They are the most loving and communicative and bonded pets you can possibly have. While I love all animals, I always say, “If you thing a dog is man’s best friend, you have never encountered a parrot”. Have a great day everyone.

@marybetsy

4 жыл бұрын

Hi, @krellman7! Thank you so much for watching and for your kind words. I'm so glad to hear about your experience with your two Eclectus'. Tell them Sophie and Jake say hi. :)

@krellman7

4 жыл бұрын

@@marybetsy Jesse and Henry say hello too! 🦜🦜😀

Really enjoyed. Thanks💜🥰👏

@marybetsy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, @Rebecca Sullivan!

These birds are amazingly intelligent. Sophie is a timna

@marybetsy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

such a great video thanks for sharing

@marybetsy

5 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed. Thanks for watching! :)

Tripped me out man

@marybetsy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, @Patrick Bush!

So true.

@marybetsy

7 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed!