I adore African greys my auntie had Greyson when I was a teenager and whenever I came over she gravitated to me and would say when she first saw me “hello pretty girl, your my favourite I love you”

I got teary-eyed watching Cressi fly. It was beautiful! I can only hope one day my Ligaya would get to experience her birth right of flight like that. We have much work to do!

@difficult.to.underestimate

3 жыл бұрын

oh wassup bro i watch ur videos

She seems like the nicest lady. I think that's why she is my favorite.

@nickizcool20

4 жыл бұрын

Lisa Lynn she’s my favorite too

@jirahjashmiermacalino7556

4 жыл бұрын

Saaame

Damn she flew for so long and I thought my African grey can fly, good job on the training 👍

Aww, when she gave that little whispered "baby" just like Bandit, my heart melted a lil

You know that bird is your bird when you're confident enough to let them fly freely outside where they can possibly never return. That would make me nervous.

@d.e.b.b5788

4 жыл бұрын

I've met too many people who have lost their birds when they flew away, to let my parrots fly free. See the poor guy who lost his Gray due to free flying. kzread.info/dash/bejne/gX-g2syTgbjblbQ.html

@jirahjashmiermacalino7556

4 жыл бұрын

Scott Neibarger I was just about to say tha

@alexanderficken9354

3 жыл бұрын

@@d.e.b.b5788 you need guidance from a professional before flying a bird outside. The vid you linked included a kiwi who likely only read up and watched videos of flight training and did not receive adequate assistance in the process. birdtricksstore.com/pages/freestyle-flyers-club the website clearly states to find just the right location to fly, and to know what you are doing requires affirmation from someone who knows what they are doing.

@d.e.b.b5788

3 жыл бұрын

@@alexanderficken9354 The problem exists, that casual bird owners will view videos of free flying, and try to emulate the behavior. Unfortunately, everyone likes to believe that they are smarter than most, and so, wind up making plenty of mistakes. Plus, free flying pet birds comes with substantial risks, which are downplayed by those who do it.

@alexanderficken9354

3 жыл бұрын

@@d.e.b.b5788 I completely agree that people overestimate their abilities, that is why they should seek assistance. The video we are commenting on is showing the very early stages of free flight and people need to both do their research and get help before taking such a risk, as shown in both the vid we are commenting on and the vid you showed. I would trust jamie that free flight training is necessary for you to not to lose your bird in an uncontrolled environment. Glad you agree

I used to have African Grey, but sadly he died during a surgery (he was a rescue)

@BirdTricks

4 жыл бұрын

So sorry to hear this.

@emcrolls

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for doing your best for your Grey❤️

@muurrarium9460

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for trying everything. My condolances to your loss

That was a real treat for me! My grey is my first and likely only bird. He is 11 months and already has quite a bit of speech. He calls my dog by name and and says ‘give me a kiss’ , ‘step up’ and I heard him ask ‘are you ok?’ earlier. He copies everything we say to him regularly and can use it at appropriate times already. He is NOT as calm as Cressi 🤣He is only chilled enough for scratches when the sun starts to go down. He has free flight of our house but I would be too terrified to free flight train him as I have no experience and couldn’t risk losing him. We are building an outdoor aviary as a compromise. Can’t wait for part two 🤗

Cressi is pretty typical for an African Grey, being so laid back. I remember bird sitting a grey, and he was more of an observer, and just watched me play with my birds that I brought with me. The last day I was there, he clearly said my name (so I guess he knew it all the time,lol). I have the same birthday as Cressi, and it does help people remember it better, it's a good day for a birthday. Cressi is beautiful, content and you and Dave saved her from being neglected, I'm sure she will never forget this. Looking forward to part 2.

Hi Cressi :D. glad to see you're still posting videos even during these hard times. I hope everyone at BirdTricks is doing well and Staying safe. This is exciting because ill be getting my own African Grey sometime next month. He/she is currently being weened and DNA tested. I have babies cage all ready to go. The baby grey was hatched on 02/09/2020. For those interested, ill be posting updates on BirdTricks community Patreon Page. Stay safe everyone, wishing you and your avian friends the best.

I have an African grey too, he's name is Cooky, he's the sweetest parrot on earth, I love him so much, can't imagine being without him,he brings joy and laughter into my life and try as possible to take best care of him.

African greys have always been my dream bird. They will remain a dream bird, because I don’t have the time, space or energy they deserve to have from me. In the meantime, I will enjoy Cressi videos, because she’s about as close to perfect as I can imagine. ❤️ Although, for the record, Comet is my favorite of your flock. (Gotta love’ Footwatch’!❤️) But Cressi’s a close second. 😄

I love Cressi she is one of my favs, thank you so much for my Cameo you and Capri did for me the other day, it has made my birthday in isolation so much better xx

@BirdTricks

4 жыл бұрын

Amy Szylvester awe I’m so glad!! ☀️

OMG!!!!!!! Cressi is exactly as old as me !!!! I was born on halloween 2007as welll😍😍😆

Not gonna lie I clicked on this video so damn fast. Also Cressi is soo cute 😍

I've always wanted and Africa grey but I've been terrified I'd treat it wrong so I love it when cressi is in your videos 💕💕💕

My late grandma had a grey for over 50 years ...she lived in the center of a thriving part of town ,filled with small business owners from all over the world Every culture you can think off ,, near the german border. .I, m dutch btw. . ! It was a open door neighbourhood every one walked in and out . She would greet everyone in the language of choice ,,

She’s so gorgeous ❤️

Cressies whisper is too cute 😩 I couldn't stop laughing at Bondi's trick with the hydrant 😂 I love Bondi's trick when she posts the letter 💖

Birds are beautiful...

@soowhatt5877

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you bird tricks, i didn't knew a thing about birds, but now i have learned so much from you guys. Thank you very much

I so miss my birds. When I was volunteering for our Humane Society I took two Timnehs home to "foster". LOL....20 years later.... They were both wild caught (had the round leg bands). One came through Texas and one Florida. They had several homes and finally ended up with a hoarder that had 100 birds in her house, fed only sunflower seeds and the poop in the cages was inches deep. I have no idea how old they were but I had them for 20 years. They had been kept together in one cage. Marley bullied Ziggy constantly so I got them separate cages and they lived next to each other and could visit when out of the cages. Marley passed away last year and Ziggy the year before that. Ziggy was so terribly frightened. It took 10 years before he finally took a pine nut from my hand. When he came home all he did was growl. I'd sit by their cages for hours and just talk and sing to them. He finally started dancing with me but I could never touch him. Marley was so tame, she obviously was someones buddy at one point in her life. That bird NEVER bit me in all those years. Neither one of them ever talked but they mimicked a lot of sounds. Both of them learned to love showering. I find it odd that they passed away about a year apart. Broken hearts? Oh, the sibling rivalry...but they loved each other. I found you guys and started ordering your pellets and alternating with TOPS. I still have a bunch left I need to donate. Man, I want another bird so bad but I'm 63 now and it wouldn't be very fair to a bird. I still LOVE watching your videos, thank you.

@RedHeadForester

4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you gave those two a darn good life. At 63 there must be a rescue bird somewhere you could give a home to? Perhaps not another African Grey, but something smaller? Even if not, at least we can all watch these sorts of videos and smile.

@IbrahimAli-om8cb

4 жыл бұрын

Hey its not all bad you could start bird sitting because that's the closest you can get without being unfair to the birds

@KrissyMeow

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah like the other commenter said, maybe you could bird sit or volunteer at a place with birds? That way you not only get to be around them again but can help some out that need it. Thanks for giving those birds a good life, I'm sure they appreciated it more than you know..

@knitternet

4 жыл бұрын

@@RedHeadForester Thank you

@knitternet

4 жыл бұрын

@@IbrahimAli-om8cb Hey, that's a great idea!

My mom's Brazilian and grew up around a lot of very colorful birds. She was absolutely enthralled when she saw greys, and had one for about 15 years. Once she had kids she sadly didn't have enough time for her birds (she also had an ekkie), and sent them to someone that had large flocks of each in aviaries. Now we're back with gen2 of the dynamic duo, a grey that prefers her and an eclectus that prefers me. Completely unintended, but I guess birds run in the family :D

that must be bitter sweet when she mocks bandit ☹️😘 love you guys !

Wow first time out. So no worries about flying away

Had a grey that was so messy also. Flinging food was so normal

@l.gcallahan2840

4 жыл бұрын

Same. We used to have a Timneh when I was a kid. There would be pureed sweet potato bits flying everywhere xD

Wooow, what a lucky and happy bird! 💖 I'd never dare,... but at the same time I'm sad for my african greys, that they'll never feel this joy. 🥺

Oooooh, another "feature" of one of your birds! Yes!!! Love these. Thanks!!

Hearing you guys are more picky about Cressi’s freelights is good. I always wish I could free fly my greencheek Conure but we nicknamed her a jet because she flies so fast in our home. She’s amazing but she is also quieter and not as bright. I don’t think it would be right for us although it would be awesome. Also laughed when you said the sun conures are small but are really loud and colorful haha noisy beautiful screamers!

Love all her videos. She's very patient and great smile too

Cressi is and will always be my favorite, she's the rock star🥰 I've seen almost all your videos on her and one I remember is when you guys lost her in free flight and found her in a Bush. My heart was pounding so I can't even imagine what you were feeling. Also, love the videos of her wrestling with Dave, she loves him and is just so cute 😍😍

Yesss I’ve been waiting for more Cressi videos !! Bless that calm queen. You guys are an inspiration!

Really enjoying this video...can’t wait for part 2! You guys are awesome...stay safe and well!

I’m new to the channel but the videos are so fun to watch that I just binged watch all day. Cressi actually became one of my favs!

Thank you Jamie, for all your help and wisdom, we appreciate you!

I'm really loving how smart those birds are

Love your outfit!! So cute! Just ordered the cook books and clicker can’t wait for them to get here!! :-)

Thank you for making my shift at work great. I love listening to your videos

Ohhhh WOW that was some flight I could feel her freedom. Very beautiful thank you

This morning I went back to 2008 and found the first outdoor freeflights of Cressi and Bandit. Both birds were each so excited when did the first exploratories, it was a joy to behold. What a gift safe free-flying is!

Lol some old school Bird Tricks footage. Can definitely say, your editing and music have gotten SO MUCH BETTER over the years.

I’m getting a calf dropped off that was abandoned in the morning but instead of sleeping I’m watching cute birds on KZread! Might regret it later lmao but cutest grey I’ve seen 😍

She love the head scratches 😂😍😍 so cute

What a beautiful bird! African greys are still my dream bird along with a macaw that I want to rescue. You are doing amazing things :)

Such a gorgeous sight to see!!! Imagine how it feels to them. I've got goose bumps.

cressi and I was born in the same year ! :)

Wow! That flight was INSANE! I've been following you guys for years and am stoked to teach my next parrot, that I rescue, how to do it like this! I had no idea it was THIS much flight!

Watching her flight, I was thinking, pocket rocket doesn't want to stop , love her xx

Cressi talking is adorable!♥️

My caiques are messy eaters too^^ When I clean their cage and give them their chop afterward, it looks like i haven't cleaned the cage at all^^ There is veggies everywhere. That's also the main reason I always have them eat their chop/veggies/fruit in their cage, so it is easier to clean.

Hi JamieLeigh! I'm so glad you and Dave rescued Cressie from that icky place! She is such a sweety pie :))) She sure loves her food! Thank you for sharing Cressie with us today! She sounds adorable in her baby video on first flight! I would be so afraid of losing my bird free flying him. You must have practiced inside for a while before taking her outside. Love, big hugs, birdie kisses. Barb, Beenie, Baby spirit :)))

Amazing flight!

Cressi has to be my favourite of your flock😆 thanks for the Q&A!

Your life is magical. So lucky 🍀

I just love how quiet Cressi is. You've done great not accidentally reinforcing any crazy noises. My CAG would NOT allow me to record a video like this without screaming random nonsense. But as soon as I stop talking she'll be quiet. It's like a variation of the "interrupting parrot" like Storm lol

Greys may not be crazy colorful, but they're just so classy and elegant! Look at that lovely lady with her shiny black, patent-leather beak. This was a great video, thank you. Also, must compliment the editing in your intro, the moment the sun conure on Capri's shoulder shakes her tail to the music is so perfect!

Lefts us on a cliff hanger there! Ask the question and end the video. TEASE! lol

My CAG started whistling to the tune at 15 minutes in :')

Omg, thank you so much for answering my question about her puberty! Cressi actually reminds me so much of my Grey girl... the messiness, the nonchalant attitude about EVERYTHING, the easily stimulated, the closet talking but uncanny impersonation my other birds lol. Before I got Marengo, everything I read about greys described them as “neurotic, not usually food-motivated, highly phobic, not physically affectionate” and absolutely none of that is the case with Marengo 😂... she is my go-to public education bird (I am the clear preferred human but she will step up for strangers if it means pumpkin seeds, unlike my Quaker who will try to eat human children for breakfast). It’s reassuring to hear about her being such an “early bloomer” because my girl was around the same age when she first started on the “dislocated wing panting” and when I first saw it I was in shock and thought something might be wrong because it was so early! To this day, I’m not positive what the exact trigger was, but I think it could have been using edamame (which she LOVES!) as training treats and too much protein. I have to be so careful with her toys and sleep patterns because like Cressi the most random things seem to trigger her, and even being careful she’ll still get so in the mood at least a few times a week and the only thing that calms her down is to plunk her down in a zero-stimuli room by herself for five minutes to settle. But anyways, I enjoyed this so much and Cressi is absolutely adorable ♥️

your vids always inspire me to get off my butt and spend time with my bird...!! thnx ppl

What a flyer!!! WHEEEEEEEE!! No, Mama, I am NOT gonna stop - Im just gonna keep flyyyyyyyyyying

I don't know why but I got a little choked up watching her fly😁

Wow,her 11th flight! You know she's having fun,that was long!

I would love to see how Cressi makes her special pellet paste😂 maybe you could make a short video on it?

Is a free diver the people who just go down with the breath held ,, I seen one lady she snorked so deep with one breath it was amazing xx

Very cute! Love from Japan❣️

I've wanted an African Grey forever. I had a Quaker named Smarty Pants (and she was SO smart!) that I loved years ago and parakeets when I was younger but a Grey has been my dream. At this point in my life if I get one I think it should be an older bird. If it doesn't happen then at least I have Cressi, Ligya, Einstein, and Petra to enjoy watching on KZread.❤

Ur vids are amazing I love you ❤️

@cyberxolim

4 жыл бұрын

(As a youtuber)

Wow, my heart is pounding in my throat 😂Our 14 yr old African Grey Barney is our life❤️Our Barney is very vocal in the morning. He repeats complete sentences. “where did mommy go.?” When I go 5 hour shopping lol. If my husband reprimands him he responds “what’s it with you?” He picked up a tantrum of our neighbor’s little girl above us 😂

It’s so awesome you guys did scuba diving! Do you guys still do it from time to time?

What a sweet, gentile congo African grey!

Very beautiful parrot!😃

No doubt you are asked this a million times but what keeps them from just taking off? Love large birds but know I would not be a good owner, but they fascinate me. Just found your youtube...can't wait to binge!!

Oddly, there is an African Grey sat on my shoulder, male (both of us) and left shoulder. After being here for a year, he is starting to fly & getting more skilled. Being in the bed before the dogs is a great motivation.

like giving a kid a new bike on christmas....i can flyyyyyyyyy!

Hi Cressi....Fun video....Thanks❤

Love mess cressi 💕 there’s a little bandit boy in all of us 😇

can we see a video on blueberry the budgie (terrific name by the way😁) I’m interested in her

16:28 - so ADORABLE!!! :) :) :)

I have an African grey and bruh Cressi and mine are both older than me (mine layed an egg a few weeks ago now there’s 3 I’m so happy and hope they hatch )

Jim loves love your bird

Kinda feeling a new clip of cressi learning how to use a napkin is on it's way 😂

I want to know everything about Cressie from day one. I raised Congo African Grey Parrots.they are my favorites. ❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊

I have 12 African greys, grew up with 4 of them(I’m 31, they’re 30-45 years old) they’re my best friends❤️

Thanks for sharing

Hearing you describe the flinging goop mess basically sounds like the daily routine owning sugar gliders. Its amazing how far they can actually sling that stuff, I'm talking at least 6ft away on another wall.

You should recreate some of the old pictures of you with your birds, especially the ones with Capri and the birds bc she’s grown so much

Man wish i knew how amazing it would be to free fly as a bird. For outside birds it is normal but for pet birds it must feel amazing!

I love Cressi! Thanks so much for the vid! A question about her free flight: she made an amazing progress from day 1 to 11. Did she build all those muscles in just 10 days or was she capable of flying like a rocket indoors? So impressive! ❤️

This is extra cool to watch since my auntie has a 24 year old Congo African Grey, Seraphim, so I can better understand some of Cressi's body language. Seraphim's not clipped but she is an indoor only bird (she once escaped and a hiker found her in a field all wet and ill most of a week later, and brought her in to a police station or something - this is in North-West England, so cold and wet weather most of the time) I get the impression they're just rather chilled out parrots, providing you don't do something they don't like! (I've been bitten hard enough to break the skin twice, both times completely my fault) Seraphim can say a few words, but she'll only do so when there's nobody in the room during her morning singing session. So cool that you can fly yours outdoors! Looking forward to part 2. 🙂

Still can't believe you guys used to live on Saipan! :D Do you ever think of visiting again?

Thanks for all the great tips you share. Your birds are adorable. Do you recommend getting 2 Tiels at the same time initially? I got a big cage and toys. I want one for me and one for my daughter. Worried they may bond together more than us? Also thinking whether it would be better to introduce them both to the same cage/home initially rather than adding one later to the other's territory?

A word of advice. NEVER click on an ad!! you will be BOMBARDED with that ad video after video. Worst decision I've made today lol

Cressi is so beautiful 😍

I find the Greys very dramatically coloured and very beautiful.

Nice!

So beautiful to see and cant cry enough on what I'm going through,I also owm an african grey,mojo,he is 1.75 years old and i got him when he was 3 months,now he has been om a seed diet along with vegies and fruits due to which it became impossible for me to give treats to him as there as no pellets available here,and the biggest struggle is to put him back in his cage every day,the moment he gets out of cage,thoigh he loves me plays with me and we cuddle a lot,bur after like 1-2 hours when he knows now its time to go in,he getss very aggressive,bites,and every day i habe to hold him from behind and then pit him back that he really hates,I've many plans to cure this,your channel has helped me a lot,i will soom prepare his chop ajd completely eliminate seeds from his diet,i hope in that way soom i will be able to train him... Ps:can you kindly tell me how to do you store your chop ?

after watching this video turns out that my african grey does a lot of things similar to what cressi does, for example, my grey started showing hormonal behaviour when he was about 2 years old, he also starts to breath heavily and droop his wings (especially on top of his cage and run on it) and then he regurgitates a lot. Another thing my grey does like cressi is that he's also not that picky with his food and he's also very very messy, he gets his water bowl dirty in no time! Anyway, im looking forward for part 2! :>

You guys are just amazing with your birds. how long it took you guys to train her until she was fully prepared for free flight? We also adopted African Grey, she is finally starting to come out of her cage.

OMG Cressi’s birthday is on the same day as mine and she is as old as me omg she is my bird twin 🤧💜💚❤️🧡💛💙

African grey are beautiful birds...