20+ Species: 3 Highest & Lowest Maintenance

[@gingerelver70]

Had a amazon over 20yrs. I could be loud when he got excited. But he didnt like yell all day. Yes mostly one person. I loved him so much! I gave him lots of attention & lots of toys, cartoons ,big cage, & window when i wasnt home. I ws like his mom. He recently passed away. Now the house seems borring & quiet.😢

[@MrHidinho]

Sorry for your loss 😢

[@ParrotBliss]

I'm sorry - they are amazing and really own our hearts.

[@1hawaii21]

Is Bella a new addition? She’s lovely. Caiques! 😂 After eating chop, the areas around my Caiques look like a giant food fight just took place. There are vegetable bits everywhere. It’s all over the cage and the floor. Plus a couple of mine hang onto the cage to poop. So we often have colorful poop on the floor after they have chop. Raspberries, blueberries, red peppers are a disaster. The talk, scream and whistle to each other and us 90% of the time. Even though they have each other, they prefer to hang all over us. They have to know everything we’re doing and investigate everything. We don’t care. Most of the time we’re oblivious to the noise. It is kind of a pain though to go outside to make a phone call. We both adore Caiques so it doesn’t seem so bad to us. They are not for everyone. You do need a good sense of humor. 😄

[@ParrotBliss]

Yeap, Yeap! Sooooo messy, sooooo loud…. So lovable

[@JohnLin-db3ci]

My male Hahn's Macaw and female Quaker parrot don't seem to be too high maintenance. Their cages are small, they don't eat much, I separate them during the day and they sleep in separate cages because the Hahn's can be a bully, but overall they both get a long. Both like attention, but the Hahn's often chase the Quaker off of my shoulder. Quakers poop frequently and will poop on you. Hahn's poop less frequently and will actually fly / hop off your shoulder to poop some place else, they can at least be halfway potty trained. Highly recommend Hahn's macaw.

[@ParrotBliss]

Yeah, they are awesome. I adore mine

[@quinnpoirier9524]

I have a 22 yo Amazon parrot and she is my Baby. You are certainly right about them being one person birds. I would recommend them for single people who plan on staying that way. However I've found them to not be too loud most of the time. Mine and the ones I have worked with can make loud flock calls but its not something they do super often. They are phenomenal at talking/ singing tho and very cuddly if they bond with you

[@ParrotBliss]

Thanks for sharing, it always helps to hear other people’s experience. Lorenza, my YNA, isn’t too loud either, and she’s just an awesome companion.

[@Anne-oi6gi]

Anywhere I went where there are Galahs I was told how difficult, bipolar personalities and high maintenance they are...? My cockatiel is a rescue because the previous owner complained "he screams" I looked at him and then I pointed to the Umbrella cockatoo and said "oh no, cockatiels don't scream. THAT big white Umbrella cockatoo screams."

[@ParrotBliss]

Yeap. Umbrellas can be LOUD. Loudest or one of 2 species, that is ear-damaging-loud. :) We are fortunate, our Umbrella isn’t bad.

[@ApexPrimals]

Here’s my ranking! High maintenance birds 1. Large cockatoos(Highly intelligent, extremely loud and sociable, throws temper tantrums like screaming and throwing food around when they don’t get enough attention) 2. Large macaws (Similar reason to the cockatoos though they do kind of tone down on the screaming) 3. Hawkheaded parrots (Exactly what you said!) Low maintenance birds 1) Budgies (Content with other budgies/birds, pretty sociable with other birds) 2) Cockatiels (Same as budgies) 3) Any other small species! *Bonus* Senegal (Quiet and independent, tend to be one person birds but content with just sitting around you and playing with their own toys.)

[@ParrotBliss]

I’ve never had large Cockatoos - so I can’t speak from experience (have a Major Mitchell and Galah, but soooo diff) - otherwise, our lists match!!!!! Sounds like you have a Cockatoo?

[@anserbauer309]

@@ParrotBliss I have a long-billed corella..... just a little larger than a galah. He's much quieter than galahs I've had in the past though and extremely gentle and cuddly. He's never bitten me, despite him being a rescue bird from a car-strike 5 years ago.

[@hugbloom2664]

@@anserbauer309 how fascinating given that (as you'll know) corellas are so noisy in flocks!

[@anserbauer309]

@@hugbloom2664 The little corellas seem to be much noisier through the day, with the long-bills making the bulk of their noise at dawn and at roosting time, in my experience. There's a local flock near me that feeds almost silently in fields and gardens all day and only make a lot of noise in the evenings. My bird is from that flock and he only makes noise just before bedtime, unless there are other birds calling nearby, or if he's watching TV. I always know if there's little corellas nearby though, because they never shut up!

[@hugbloom2664]

@@anserbauer309 interesting! I also noticed they tend to stick to areas where theres open grassland for feeding and suitable big trees, and they do their big loud flock flying around there and they are a very noticeable part of the landscape, but 10mins down the road they are rarely seen! Compared to other parrots that are more fruit and flower eaters like lorikeets that seem to live almost anywhere (ok maybe not desert! But more flexible)

[@nada9869]

My double yellow headed amazon is actually quite most of the time

[@ParrotBliss]

You lucky thing! I’m jealous!

[@Matthew-zp3iz]

There are unfortunately no linnies or parrotlets here in China, and I don't keep cockatiels because I had some and they were bullied relentlessly. They are very gentle. I have lovebirds, and they are low maintenance. I am with you: all my birdies are paired.

[@ParrotBliss]

Greetings to you in China! I'm sorry you don't have Linnies or Parrotlets, they are wonderful species. Yes, the Cockatiesl are fantastic, but they are too sweet. They don't defend themselves. I'm vary careful aout where I let them be so that no other birds hurt them. Yes, parrots still love people, but they are always happier when they are paired. :)

[@sherrigodbey9244]

I’ve heard from other parrot specialists that Gallah cockatoos are very funny and entertaining to watch, they are skilled aerial acrobats, but don’t share the typical “cockatoo” personality as do other species of cockatoo. Can you share some of your experiences and opinions about Gallahs?

[@ParrotBliss]

Of course! Working on a Galah vid- out soon!

[@anserbauer309]

Great video! As I'm watching you, there's a flock of galahs eating right outside my window on the lawn. They're here every day in the Spring. Have you ever kept kakarikis (New Zealand small parrot)? Super low-maintenance; very quiet, great with other birds and happy to keep themselves amused, provided they have something to dig in and some free-flight time each day. They make less noise than the average budgie or cockatiel and eat seeds, veggies and some fruit. They're a very active little bird, very pretty colours and almost universally sweet-natured without being 'clingy'. Definitely the 'easiest' parrots I've ever kept.

[@ParrotBliss]

Sooooo good to know! Ok, I am totally jealous! At best, I see wild Quakers and Nandays for a second flying by. You see Galahs eating! Such beauty! I’m a little curious about Kakarkis but the are expensive here, when they are available. They sound amazing! Thank you for posting- I’d like to write a book on apartment parrots, clearly they would make the cut. I generally only write or make vids on birds I have experienced. Do you have some now?

[@AVDB95]

They are verry common in Europe, a lot off people keep en breed them in outside aviaries, I have 9 of these birds. Where I live (belgium) they are quite cheap, a hand raised one costs between 40 and 100 euros depending on the color. Even parrent raised birds can be quite tame. I handle the little ones while they are still in the nest and by the time they start fledging they know they can trust humans. The only downside is that most aren't cuddly, they are way too hyper to sit still.

[@anserbauer309]

@@ParrotBliss Yes, I'm really lucky where I live. I have a little farm-stay (geese, ducks,chooks, turkeys and guineafowl) in the countryside with an ancient orchard and eucalypt stand that attracts parrots all year round. Galahs, little corellas, long-billed corellas and sulphur crested cockatoos are here most days. I have a rescue long-billed corella in the house (car-strike victim). We get some pretty spectacular seasonal visitors too with crimson rosellas, red-rumped parrots, yellow-tailed black cockies and gang-gangs all showing up for the fruits, pine-nuts and gumnuts when they're ripe. The gang gangs are my favourite. They sound like little old men mumbling together as they forage on the ground under the trees. I always have a kakariki or two in the house and let them fly-free all day. I have to keep a cover over the fruit bowl and occasionally replace the potting mix in my potted palms, but other than that, they're no trouble at all. Shopping day is their favourite when they come and inspect everything being unpacked and get a treat (like a blueberry or strawberry) when I'm finished. Definitely a brilliant apartment parrot.

[@anserbauer309]

@@AVDB95 Absolutely. I've never hand-raised them since they get used to me being in the aviary and jump all over me at feeding time like I'm a new big toy to play on. Most of mine are cinnamon-pied, red fronted (pale green with yellow patches) birds.

[@ParrotBliss]

@@anserbauer309 I - Gang-Gang? I- I’m dumbfounded! Jealous too! I haven’t seen a GG in person- all the birds you get to see- OMG! Wow! Love the shopping day story, the Kakarikis sound like wonderful housemates and the rescue sounds like you have a big ❤️ heart! Thank you for posting, that was really wonderful to read.

[@actoractor8572]

Are your other Amazon parrots up there with your Yellow Nape Amazon in terms of high maintenance and loudness?

[@ParrotBliss]

Yeah- My YNA is actually the quietest - yes, typical Amazons. Wonderful, wonderful birds and difficult!

[@FlorIdaFlamingo]

I have a Greenwing macaw. High, high maintenance. He's such a messy bird. If he's having a tantrum, his first reaction is to sling his food out of the bowl with his beak.

[@ParrotBliss]

Lol! But the bond is probably incredible- yes? My Macaw’s bond is probably the most pronounced

[@clarehodge8834]

I've been told not to feed sweet potato, due to it being part of the nightshade family. Do you prep your sweet potatoes before feeding them?

[@ParrotBliss]

You know, it drives me crazy hearing yes from one source and no from another for different thiings, especially online. My experts all say yes to sweet potato. Not the same family of nightshade (I don't believe) as potato. Yes, I cook them so they are a little soft. Sub to my free eNewsletter:) parrotbliss.substack.com/

[@francisgarofalo3434]

Do you consider Pionus high or low maintenance?

[@ParrotBliss]

Not high- compared to a Macaw or Cockatoo

[@joshuapannell8131]

I have a White Capped Pionus myself. Her name is Meekuh and I got her 6 years ago. She's 28 if I red her band right. I'm hoping to get a cockatoo but having trouble deciding on which species I want. I kinda wanna get a Citron

[@ParrotBliss]

It is possible the WCP won’t like the new bird if she’s been the only one. I hope you get the perfect parrot for yourself :)

[@davidsavage6227]

Nanday conure was absolutely torturous with the constant screaming. She was sweet and lived 18 years. My pionus is the opposite, the easiest parrot I’ve ever had.

[@ParrotBliss]

Thank you for posting, good to hear. Unfortunately, not surprising. Nanday Conyers are the loudest. And, Pionus’ are so chill.

[@francetouchette3658]

Hi Kalyn! My lovely Cape is not loud and not high maintenance 💞💞💞

[@ParrotBliss]

Yeah- they are THE BEST!

[@nethoncho]

Tucans are high maintenance birds FYI

[@ApexPrimals]

Yes they are high maintenance but this video is about parrots though. Since toucans don’t classify as parrots. The closest equivalent of a parrot to a toucan would be the eclectus with the specialised diet.

[@ParrotBliss]

Yeah, Ben, I learned about how challenging they are and never got one. They look amazing and I’ve seen diff sizes and colors, but I decided I have enough trouble with my feathers! Have you had one before? In addition to your Zon?

[@ParrotBliss]

And give your Zon a hug for me!!!

[@nethoncho]

@@ParrotBliss I will give Azul one for you. I never thought about amazons being loud until I watched some of your videos. I have had one for so long that it just seams normal to me.

[@ParrotBliss]

@@nethoncho lol - yes, you get used to it…

[@squaretriangle9208]

Hawkheaded parrots, how didn't they get extinct?😂😂😂 and you have the feeling they look like they are not interested in companionship, this hawkhead!!😂😅

[@ParrotBliss]

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