5 Common Lies About Parrots | Truth About Parrot Care | BirdTricks & SharynZoo

[@sharynzoo]

Today, BirdTricks shares with the SharynZoo Crew the 5 Common Lies About Parrots and Explains the Truth About Proper Parrot Care! From what bird toys are more appropriate for a parrot, parrot behavior, ideal parrot diet, to parrot enrichment activities. If you loved this video and want to see more parrots in action, CLICK on the link below kzbin.info/aero/PLqAgPSQ-JYd4x_baQPtzRsrspKfkOcqpT

[@crystalshealey]

Do u guys travel to train birds?

[@balasubramanian6031]

You told about the snuggle huts but my sun conures always sleep in them and it is very hard for them to sleep without it. It is made up of sponge coated with cloth. Does it affect them in any way?

[@akpongchurchill6485]

Sorry I'm late but do birds have to stay outside the house. I live with African parents who think its compulsory to keep animals outside the house. Please I just got my bird today and I need an answer

[@BirdQueenPhoenix]

@@balasubramanian6031 no as long that they do not chew on it it like a bed for you bird. Think it's kind of cute

[@balasubramanian6031]

@@BirdQueenPhoenix yupp. They chew on everything except for their sleeping space. Now a days they literally don't sleep without their huts

[@BirdTricks]

Thanks for having us!!! 💖

[@sharynzoo]

You are so welcome & thank you for making such educational & entertaining content and sharing it with all of us 💕😘💕

[@ParrotPlayhouseChannel]

Nice job!💚🙏🏼

[@yellowpalms]

Yay all my favourite you tubers in one place all we need now is Onni and my bedtime would be complete xx This has made me very happy 😃

[@BirdTricks]

Parrot Playhouse thanks! 😘

[@ParrotPlayhouseChannel]

@@BirdTricks 🐦

[@ParrotPlayhouseChannel]

Love that Birdtricks touched on cage shaming. My birds love all the foraging opportunities I provide them in their cages. They also enjoy plenty of supervised time out of the cage. 💚

[@sharynzoo]

💕😘💕

[@bigbiemacaw]

Parrot Playhouse I rescued my lovebirds out of a wooden box and they were starving so I let them out all day..they only go to there cage to eat and sleep..I made my first chop last night and am very proud of it..and it tasted great..my portions left a lot to be desired I could feed very bird on my Facebook group..on that anyone in Ireland..I set up a group this week for anyone interested in free flight..we will be meaning up for fly days..anyone is welcome even if you are not Irish ..even if you don’t have a bird..my macaw chick is 22days old and we’ll be training for free flight this summer if this lockdown ever lifts..can’t even go see my chick..it’s a fb group called Irish Flyers (Macaw) ..I put macaw after but it should have been parrot..as we have as many smaller birds as macaws...

[@l.gcallahan2840]

Came here for the rainbow chickens. Learned a thing or too along the way

[@sharynzoo]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@krisssmuah1384]

Two *

[@helenthompson5726]

Because of you, I tossed my Sun conure’s hut. She used it for years. I wish I had met you & your videos when my Kiwi was new to our family,in the early 1990’s. We did keep her door open often

[@briemorrison3940]

Birdtricks is the best parrot trainers internationally! Honestly watching their videos, following their advice and buying the toys for my bird has been such a big change for my birds! I was following ALL THE WRONG ADVICE... like it was so bad I was using a towel to get my budgie out of the cage (told it was okay to do so by the breeder), I was feeding a cheap seed diet 😅 🙃 and I was not training properly at ALL... Birdtricks changed all that for me, as soon as I watched their videos I change EVERYTHING. And now I have 3 budgie buddies and a friendly green cheek who I am working on free flying with my daughters 😁 thank you Birdtricks!!! 😊

[@crashq8784]

Oh my, Jinx scritching his head, I love it - that bird was soooooo comfortable and content. Love your channel. subscribed! Watching with my two 'tiels and galah.

[@louverousse9023]

I worked with birds for some time and have to say that I've learned a lot in this video . Really appreciated seeing some of your birds , they are gorgeous .

[@sharynzoo]

They are so Knowledgeable and entertaining at the same time. I just adore them. 💕

[@SarahDawesFilms]

I'm subscribed to Birdtricks as well. Love their content and their way with birds. I don't even own birds but find learning about them fascinating. Love you Sharyn Zoo crew and Birdtricks xxxxxx

[@sharynzoo]

That's AWESOME!!!

[@dreamercraftcorner]

your so right 100 percent

[@ParrotTown]

Excellent information from BirdTricks, as usual 💖 I personally appreciated the emphasis on how colored toys are more to please humans 😂 I’ve found this to be so true with my own flock. My birds greatly prefer toys that look like what they would find in nature. I hope this vid reaches far and wide. Wonderful, digestible points and tips for anyone new or not so new to parrot care 💖🦜 👏👏👏

[@aspena7883]

My cockatoo only really likes cardboard XD, and he doesn't like flashy toys

[@helenthompson5726]

Love your diet books

[@roelinevs]

My budgie loves his cage. He plays with his toys and talks non-stop. Happy birdie.

[@jesusistheanswer2074]

Those two are so funny and wonderful with birds I definitely suggest the channel!

[@sharynzoo]

They are absolutely AMAZING!!!

[@helenthompson5726]

I referred people to your KZbin channel when they have questions that you are so good at answering.

[@lisawilliams5490]

Thanks for sharing

[@galipengoose1]

Thanks Sharyn birdtricks has helped me with the connure that I have. Nice to see them.

[@sharynzoo]

They are so amazing and am honored they are here with us 💕

[@bobbiema6671]

This was a great idea sharyn, thank you. I learned a lot and their birds (and child) are gorgeous. It was nice of them to collaborate with you. 😃

[@sharynzoo]

I love the whole family! They are absolutely wonderful 💕😘💕

[@parkers9095]

Also, just cause they are parrots doesn’t mean they will talk or even mimic things. Yes, some do but don’t get your hopes up too high and then get disappointed and stop taking care of your bird well because the only reason you got it was to show off how smart and cute it was supposed to be🙄

[@sharynzoo]

Exactly!!!

[@fredpearson5204]

Your segment on toys reminds me of how parents buy their very young children extravagant toys, only to gasp in disbelief when the kid prefers to play with the boxes. BTW, my umbrella cockatoo LOVES popsicle sticks--thankfully, you can buy 'em by the dozens for almost nothing.

[@dummy2027]

My Rainbow Lorikeet doesn't have a cage, he has a room to play in, a house to sleep or chill out in (on a high ledge in my bedroom), a pak-o-bird for outside time or trips, and the whole house to fly around in. I am home all the time so he is never alone. He spent some years in a cage with out of cage time too. He prefers to live with me than having anything to do with a cage. We are both very happy with this arrangement, just me and my darling Simon.

[@patricialabate9961]

Enlightening video. Thanks for sharing.

[@barbarawilder2956]

I love that your books promote healthy recipes and do not try to commercialize a product. Like teach a man to fish, and he will eat for life. HUGS from Austin Texas.

[@sharynzoo]

Yes... They are AMAZING 💕 You will learn so much from them 💕😘💕

[@barbarawilder2956]

You three are always smiling, and it enlightens my day/week! Thank you. HUGS

[@lovehopehope8238]

Thank you

[@kurtkyre]

We had our parrots in our living room and used cage covers for years, and we only realized how much calmer and happier they were until we gave them their own room. Now Toby (harlequin macaw), Peewee and Punkin (parakeets) enjoy a full nights rest.

[@aresthesunconure2135]

Hahaha.. my jenday just hit the screen with his beak and this vid popped up. The intro scared him and he ran bk to me n burrowed into my side. Adorable, that just was!

[@sharynzoo]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@jamieclayton4936]

Cool video and parrots. Some wicked tips

[@brandonedgecomb5281]

Love you guys ♥️ I've been watching forever and finally got a cockatiel. I worked at a pet store and helped handfeed conures and other small parrots but it's fun to have one of my own. I'm teaching him to target and step up first and feeding him a great diet. ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@sharynzoo]

That is awesome, Brandon. I'm so excited for you. Congratulations! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@lanefraz3152]

Very informative. Thank you.

[@erogier54]

Thank you Jamie Leigh and Dave. You made me feel a lot better about the cage thing. I have a very sweet 14 year old Amazon that I have had for 6 years. She was a rescue....so I have tried to learn everything possible about her diet and care. She had fatty liver disease when I got her and almost died. So along with learning what to feed her, I have tried my best to enrich her life. I love having her out of the cage, and she spends a fair amount out most days. Thanks to your videos, which she seems to enjoy btw, I am learning how to target train her and she is a natural : ) However, I live in a tiny house in Virginia. We heat with wood and there are so many things that could hurt her especially in the wintertime.She is very happy and content to be in her "house",but I was feeling like I was depriving her. She has a huge cage and as many toys as I can afford on my fixed income, but I still felt guilty for keeping her in her cage when I am concerned about her getting into something she shouldn't.....she has gained so much confidence that she wants to explore everywhere. So anyway thanks for your very informative videos.

[@raspberrymojitogirldec]

Good tips love their birds too hugs and love

[@felinefaerie2095]

Thanks, Sharyn and @BirdTricks! Even tho I don't have birds, I always enjoy learning about these wonderful critters! 💕

[@sharynzoo]

@birdtricks is AWESOME!!!!

[@yellowpalms]

Love love love all my favourites together ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@christinek3122]

I love bird tricks

[@sharynzoo]

They are totally AWESOME!!!

[@karenpeatey6226]

I love your new millennial bird words banter - we love 💕 you So funny and entertaining Thanks guys for educating us

[@juliaberrocal163]

Wow!!!! Thank you for the information

[@marcomac8824]

Thanks, great video. Heading to your channel now!

[@kathyswaney4553]

Great info , thankyou ❤

[@momijiyamanishi4548]

I really enjoy and appreciate your teamwork. It's so cool you guys are on the same page. And I surely appreciate your information because I am a new parakeet owner.

[@mammalion4316]

An added benefit of feeding the seasonal chop is there are No Pantry Moths in it like there are in EVERY type and brand of seed I ever purchased. Which used to be a continual battle to trying to keep them under control (ie. dead) especially at certain times of the year they were much worse. I would even keep the bulk of the seed in the freezer and a small covered container in use, nothing seemed to make much of a difference. So GLAD those days are over!

[@heatherheath9980]

I think the snuggle hut issue does depend on the bird though. My first bird, a green cheeked conure, used it to sleep in at night and my room does get pretty cold at night, so that was great. He never picked at the fabrics or anything and barely touched it during the day. With my second bird, a cockatiel, I had to remove it because he`s super destructive and eats everything he can put his beak on. It's kind of funny because I always thought of cockatiels as the gentler birds.

[@jenniferroberson3414]

I enjoyed watching your videos Please keep doing it Thanks

[@sharynzoo]

I will pass your message on to them I'm sure they're going to be very happy to hear this.

[@ladyd438]

Great video ☺ Thanks guy's!

[@bathory313]

YAY! A vid less than 30 minutes!

[@eileenlester3313]

Great info and absolutely gorgeous birds! I love toucans! 💖

[@sharynzoo]

Me too!!!!

[@eileenlester3313]

Years ago when I was a teenager we were at the zoo in the aviary. A toucan flew over and landed on the railing and promptly bit my mother on the arm! I laughed so hard because she wasn't hurt. One of the zoo employees came over and checked her arm and she was okay. LOL LOL LOL 😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@sharynzoo]

@@eileenlester3313 oh my goodness 😱😱😱 That's scary! They have massive beaks!!!! But, a funny story with a good ending

[@tiffanythompson6178]

The colors of your macaws are super gorgeous! 😍😍

[@TheDotty40]

Thank you from 🇬🇧....We have struggled to deal with our abused (not by us) African grey...Penny....at one stage she would scream when we approached her....now...wow....she is sooo friendly..loves us all....follows me everywhere if my hubby is at work...no longer bites me....loves to sit on my head why I clean!.....and today...she let my hubby bathe her in the sink...first time ever! Constant toy sings and talks.....l

[@sharynzoo]

This is absolutely wonderful to hear great job! Penny is very lucky to have you. I've been rescuing Birds for over 25 years and I truly believe that all birds can change when you have patience and they can feel your love 💕😘💕

[@sandradiaz3429]

Wow great channel.

[@sharynzoo]

They are AWESOME!!!

[@mariemcgrath7619]

good video again.

[@DrRobertMPick]

AWESOME!

[@candicechristian7344]

Thank you for such valuable information. . So good too know ❤

[@billymadisonsshampoo8223]

Yayyy!! Jinxy boy!

[@sharynzoo]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@cookiedee8473]

😃 Holy "Tuocan" and "Sam"! I'm subscribed to both of your wonderful channels and I dont even own any birdies! CHIRP🎶

[@sharynzoo]

You are the BEST Aimee 💕😘💕

[@wendyknoxleet]

I find you both so compelling. I have no inside birds and never will, but you have taught me a wealth of information.

[@manyaksey1826]

You two are litterally life goals!😍

[@14Raine14]

I feel like the issue with cages is that soooo many are way to small, barren and boring. How many birds are stuck in a tiny cage with barely enough room to turn around, pet stores sell the cheapest cage they can to make a sale, and the bird suffers. I cover my birds cage on one side because we sleep in the same room. I'm as quiet as I can be but it's a compromise, much better than sleeping in the living room and my birds dont pick at it.

[@sharynzoo]

You are so right! That is the sad sad truth 💔

[@sharynzoo]

And the big problem is that the people who are buying the birds don't know any different. They don't do any research just impulse buying. The pet stores tell them What cage to get? And what crap to feed it? As you said just to make a sale. And once that bird is sold. They put another one in its place in a second. It's a never-ending hell for the birds 💔

[@unacarafea567]

Just want to give you a pat on the back. So nice to see someone putting out some good info for bird owners. This should be a must see for bird owners.

[@sharynzoo]

Thank you so much for your beautiful comment 💕 I was so blessed to have BirdTricks take over my channel for the day 💕

[@PrasannaKumar-kd3md]

Birdtricks army!!

[@jenniferroberson3414]

I love your books

[@sharynzoo]

Again I will tell them he said this 💕

[@rayabbott545]

I love watching your channels I have parakeets a fancy conure and a cockatiel I was wondering what is the best pallet to give to them I also was wondering how many exact birds do you have ?

[@monkeynumbernine]

My bird loves his cage. He loves coming out of it, but often chooses to go back to his favorite perch.

[@katv3607]

Great info. Thx. I just groomed a B&G for a guy who just adopted him from the Long Island Parrot Society (I’ve been a member since 2007). I sent him this video u posted because I think it will help him. Tho he’s got bird experience and I think will do fine - I just think there are some parts of what u said that may sway him to new things. Like cooking for the birds. This bird seemed to me to b a very sweet guy, he just needs someone who actually cares about him. He had horrible perches and no idea what to do with toys. The new owner has already gotten better perches & a variety. I brought over a sissel rope from Natural Inspirations for him too. And it only took him 2 days to get him to step up on his arm. I knew he was a good bird. The guy is just having issues to keep him from going straight to his shoulder. I’m rambling now but if u have any info on how to stop a macaw from walking up ur arm to your shoulder that would b helpful. Thx guys, keep up the great work.

[@shenanigans5065]

I love Jinxy & Birdtricks 💜

[@Logan10281]

Love Birdtricks they are amazing. I love their videos and they have always helped us answer so many questions with our birds. Thank you for this awesome video ❤️😊

[@sharynzoo]

I adore them 💕

[@mightyxt]

Birds are very pretty.

[@meaganshafley5331]

Dave u got tail whipped 😂

[@kaclark9696]

Thank you both! I have a Military Macaw that I have owned since she was 8 weeks old. Her mother abandoned her She's been a sweetheart until she's turned 17. We moved to another state when she was 17. I noticed f Qaeda fairly quickly..in approximately 3 months, aggressiveness began...reaching out biting, would chase me across the room and attack. I took her to the vet...blood tests etc., and nothing was found that wasn't a normal panel. They asked about food, she had a pellet diet but is offered fresh food a couple of times a week which she promptly throws out of her cage, pellets as well. She has been hormonal for the past 10 years but at its worst from 6 yes ago up to now. Quite honestly, I'm now afraid of my bird and won't handle her because I just get attacked. I ordered your 3 books on diet and rec'd them yesterday. I offered fresh food this morning....she looks down at it...looks up at me with a "what the heck is this" and again it goes everywhere. I won't give up but I didn't want to have a bird that hates me. Anyway, I am encouraged to continue trying and wanted to thank you so much for your videos. I LOVE THEM and enjoy both of you so much.

[@Bullen_3]

A busy beak is a happy beak!

[@sharynzoo]

Yes!!!! Great comment 💕

[@Bullen_3]

@@sharynzoo Thank you! I actually heard it first from Ms.April,from Parrot Playhouse. She's amazing,she's such a wonderful advocate for the parrots! So are BirdTricks,too of course. And you as well (:

[@sharynzoo]

@@Bullen_3 April is The BEST!!! 💕

[@parrotlover1236]

No way, my grandparents have a blue and gold macaw named Tico, too! They've had him for 25 years

[@rayabbott545]

I have parakeets cockatiel fancy conure I was wondering what is the best pallet to feed them also how many birds do you have

[@BarbaraDelGiudice]

Hi, JamieLeigh and Dave. That's so sad that people want to profit over a birds health like those little tents. Thanks for information on tents, cage covers, etc. Cressie, Bondi, Jinxy, and your 3 little sun conures are adorable!!! They look very happy with you both :)) Love, big hugs, birdie kisses. Barb, Beenie, Baby spirit. PS. Your macaws are so beautiful and look very happy!

[@BirdTricks]

Thanks!!

[@BarbaraDelGiudice]

@@BirdTricks you are most welcome!

[@victoriakoziel2890]

thank for this video. I will now look up on good stuff for my 2 parakeets Tiki and Angle

[@ilenemack]

Beautiful birds. This was very informative 💜 🐷 🐦.

[@saurabhjibhenkar4396]

Guava and chilli are not indigenous to my country but still it's the most favorite food of alexandrin and rose ringed parakeet. They just loved it .

[@ivetteberuvides1187]

I saw your African grey Cressi get hormonal on the intro, mine is a boy and does the same after a while of hanging out with him could you give me some tips to stop the behavior other than not triggering him and stopping the interaction since those methods aren’t working

[@BirdTricks]

Ivette & Pets Cressi’s trigger is currently Dave so that’s why I had her later on. Training sessions can sometimes distract her and some other methods are in this course: birdtricksstore.com/collections/top-8/products/spring-hormones

[@spooks77]

i REALLY wish u would take a trip one day to see and film some of the ppl making these beautiful toys! :D

[@sallyclloe1501]

We have big wooden toy for our cockatiel but he doesn't seem to try destroy it (He is more into my wooden desk or my shelfs).should we change the toy for maybe smaller one ?

[@sharynzoo]

Absolutely change the toy. Offer all different toys until you find some he likes. Definitely distract him with something else to bite on other than your shelf and desk. That's when you offer the smaller toy and teach him that this is what he chews on not your desk and shelves 💕

[@BeanFeed]

I love the pig it looks funny

[@whitneysommerfeldt5152]

So I don't use a cage cover, but we have a thick blanket we use to cover one side of the cage during the winter or at night because that side of the cage is near a window that lets in a draft. My bird doesn't chew on it at all though, is this still bad??? Bird is a cockatiel btw

[@astronautt.4247]

I dont have a bird and i wont get one ever I dont think, but these are useful tips just to know and maybe teach others if I come across a misinformed bird owner ☺️ spread the knowledge 🤗🤗

[@sharynzoo]

YES!!!! Awesome response 💕😘💕

[@BebeesHuman]

Hi! Even though I don't have birds, I really enjoy your videos about birds. I've always wondered what can people do with birds who yell and shout profanities? How can an adopted talking bird be taught not to scream and yell profanities taught by previous owners?? If I had a young bird I would never teach the bird such a thing.

[@lanefraz3152]

Lovely video. Xxx

[@helenthompson5726]

I tossed mine the first time you mentioned the hut.

[@leighflorkevich9916]

Hey Bird Tricks, love you guys and subscribe to your channel too! 💖

[@sharynzoo]

They are absolutely wonderful people 💕

[@BirdTricks]

Thank you!

[@jenniferCastellano927]

Cool! I never cover my birds! They automatically go to bed and I just know not to put lights on best them.

[@SanskritBlue]

UGH! Snuggle huts are only good for my pet RATS! I end up purchasing a LOT of so-called "bird' toys for my rats, and though I don't presently have a bird (I just love them!), I wondered why any of these snuggle huts were appropriate for a pet. Same with the plastic toys, which are AWFUL. It seemed like if you gave them a plastic toy, they'd tear it up and ingest it. . .and if it's dangerous for your dog. . .right? Thanks for a fantastic video!

[@nickcrawford8222]

Can i use peanuts for treats but leave them in the husk to give my bird something to kinda forage for the treat ?

[@sharynzoo]

I would stay away from peanuts. I would stick a couple of almonds or walnuts in a foraging toy it's much safer than peanuts due to their possible toxicity.

[@cindywilson6520]

Awesome! Lol I must admit I had to watch the tail in the mouth a couple of times 😂.. so if a bird becomes accustomed to being covered if that is a possibility would you then just stopped covering them or would you wean it out like you do everything else? But then again how would you really do that? You may have already covered that I may have to go back to listen...

[@trinidadespinoza4247]

Just came across this KZbin segment I have one question for you guys is it OK if I put my badges in front of a window their cage my buddies like to be in their cage I could open the doors and they won’t come out I don’t want to force them which I don’t do fully flighted but they’re not trained so how can I start training them I’ve had them for a couple years and they still don’t trust me I do try to spend time with them but not going to well thank you

[@sharynzoo]

I'm Sharyn of The Sharyn Zoo. You need to contact BirdTricks directly for them to help you 💕 You can message them on FB or Insta 💕

[@ReeferNoob23]

I use the bird toy bundle I got from you guys last month and they are like a really good quality i aas excepting like small cheap toys to be honest i got the 3 toy bundle for my 1 year old gcc Mia and I was really happy with what i got! She not really very very interested in toys that much rite now i have tons for her but she is a hand feed baby and just wants me to snuggle on her 24/7 I think it because she a baby?? When will she stop wanting to be coddled so much and start sheareding toys? Have any idea? By the way Planet Treasure Toys rock

[@PhillyTTT]

If your CAG sleeps in a 'bed time cage' (travel cage) located in a spare bathroom, should it be covered up to make sure its dark inside? A vet recommended this to me tonsure she got 12-14 hours of 'dark' sleep but your advice seems to contradict this?

[@sharynzoo]

Your bird should be in total darkness and no noise around for 12 hours. That's the best you can do but we just do the best we can. They should be in a place where they don't hear your TV or you speaking. If they hear you or your TV they're not getting the total sleep they need. I hope this helps.

[@PhillyTTT]

SharynZoo not really... I don’t think many typical households with birds as pets can provide that really. But my question was in relation to the covering up of the cage, in my case, with dark coloured cotton Towels. The vet advised darkness (as you say) and I added to that by putting the bed cage in a different room, used only for that purpose. So she has her ‘own room’ with door. But my question is; should I be covering up that cage with towels as I have been to further darken her environment or will that aid breeding/nesting vibes?

[@sharynzoo]

@@PhillyTTT I never cover my cages completely there's always an opening in the front of the cage. As long as the room is dark and quiet your bird is totally fine no need to cover the whole cage completely.

[@sharynzoo]

@@PhillyTTT as long as the room is dark you don't have to cover the cage at all actually. I just cover it partially for them to feel cozy

[@sharynzoo]

@@PhillyTTT but in my case I have 48 Birds so it's very hard for them to be in total quiet and darkness for 12 hours

[@Haltijanainen]

Is the seasonal feeding system for budgies too?

[@BirdTricks]

Yes it is! I had two budgies at the time I created it and you will notice them as taste testers throughout the recipes! 😊

[@LadyDianeH]

me have no bird but thinking about it..before i do i would get the cook books and toys and stuff before hand...so when I bring the bird or bids home they will be set....

[@donnanelson9181]

I wonder if the snuggle hut and cage cover is specific to types of birds. My male parrotlet loves his snuggle hut. It is his bed and he loves going to bed at night. It has never triggered hormones, he’s never gotten territorial over it and he’s never chewed on it. My daughter always puts a cage cover over her cockatiels cage and has never had any of these issues either.

[@sharynzoo]

It's definitely not a problem for all birds I totally agree. But it is a problem for a lot of birds so it's just something they don't need even though they like it. They don't have snuggle Huts in the wild. But whatever works for your birds is fine as long as they don't ingest the felt of the Hut it's not a problem. And it's the female birds that you have to worry about getting a hormonal because they could get egg bound.

[@hassanmunir7971]

What about if we cover the cage with cage cover or some curtain to prevent parrots from cold temperature. Like it's currently 6C in my city and we can prevent purselfves with blancket but what about the birds?

[@sharynzoo]

I would definitely cover part of the cage leave the front part open if your house is very cold you do not want them getting cold. What they are saying is that they don't want the cage to become a breeding box. But you also want to keep them safe from the draft. They do sell heaters that you can put in the cage and the bird sits next to the heater they are specifically made for birds.

[@hassanmunir7971]

@@sharynzoo oh okay i didn't about that. Thankyou for your opinion.

[@beebug1_766]

My cockatiel loves the color yellow so I buy a lot of yellow and natural looking toys

[@thelovelynicole80]

I have a little tent for my cockatiel that is on top his cage so he only access to it unsupervised he doesn't really interact with it. Is it still something I should take away?

[@janetosorio7748]

Lovely I have to territorial parents how can I stop them from buying

[@roll5507]

My cockatiels spend a lot of time out of their cage (which is kind of big) and they have the food that they should have (pellets, fresh vegetables and fruit and seeds), they have water and a lot of toys that they bite and destroy but sometimes when they are inside and I come back from eating or something like that they strat screaming and pacing from one side to the other like they want to get out, normally they don’t do that and they only do that when I’m out for a long time, they also live with 2 lovebirds but they don’t fight since they are used to be together without any problem because they have been with each other since they are babies, so does that mean that they don’t like being inside the cage and they take as punishment or are they ok with it?