5 REASONS WHY AFRICAN GREYS ARE MY FAVORITE PARROTS! (With Merlin the African Grey)

[@pinkcheekconure2882]

my African grey loves rice and if we say "max were making rice " he flys over and screams "RICE IS GOOD"

[@pinkcheekconure2882]

he also watches tv and when we watch an animal doc and an animal is getting chased he likes to say "WATCH OUT"

[@bethisnotokay3746]

Awww 😍

[@annawaddle491]

So cute omg

[@irockanissan]

I inherited an African Grey that’s been in our family for 34 years.. I grew up with him in the house, he still yells for all of my siblings and dogs. He’s awesome!

[@katieh4005]

Other birds: Can pick locks, work out shapes/colours, have super intelligence My princess parrot: screams and runs at the bottom of his cage demanding to be let out while his cage door is wide open.

[@mmelvin2099]

Ha! Funny little parrot 😍🤣

[@retorikmesteren]

😂

[@hehehdbejwneeieuiwkf5918]

Same with my green cheek conure 😂😂😂

[@user1name1here]

My lovebird Linus likes to ask for her door open, then go sit in her favourite spot in her cage and go on as if nothing happened. Then a few mins later she comes out very sneaky as if she’ll get into trouble for coming out like I didn’t know the door was open. She is odd.

[@hehehdbejwneeieuiwkf5918]

@@user1name1here OMG That's adorable❤

[@izzystopa9381]

i have an african grey & the things he says is so insane. he’ll make drinking noises when im drinking, he goes “ssshhhit” when i drop something he is soooo smart he can learns new words in a day

[@emmaali234]

It actually looks like he's got a lot more feathers already than he did previously

[@mrsbobwhitey]

I worked a temp job in an office about 6 years ago and one of the people who worked there had an African Grey. He brought her into the office one day and had a stand set up and everything, feet away from me. I was fascinated by her! I have this laugh that makes a lot of people poke fun at me and that day I was laughing at something the bird said, then without being prompted, she started laughing at me! It was the funniest thing ever.

[@jacob_le_gris]

Watching this as my 16 yrs old rescue grey is chilling on my shoulder for the first time.

[@pamcromwell8581]

Visited a couple with an African Gray. Wife was cooking dinner and out of the blue the gray says, “Time to set the table!”

[@luciferfaust]

I've had Sailor, a 20 year old CAG for about 3 months now, and he absolutely continues to surprise me. He's still a bit wary at home so step up training is slow going - he much prefers to play in his cage than come out of the cage, so I let him make that choice. But you are totally right about them picking up on things. He knows how to call the cats over now, he makes all the wild bird sounds in the mornings while the windows are open. He says "whut?" when we go to his cage (his favorite word too, hell say it five times in a row in different ways lol) He coughs when my mom's about to. He's figured out the tapping sound the spoon makes in the pot when we are cooking. He knows when the garbage truck is coming and does the engine sounds. He makes fart sounds to amuse himself, and then laughs about it. He's picked up a few of my whistles and phrases. Once we heard him say "whoop de Doo" sarcastically and I realized it was something * was saying to mom a lot haha. He's also picked up things from KZbin that he decided HE likes. Like mewling kittens. He LOVES the kitten sounds! He's definitely not an affectionate bird, he doesn't really want scratches, but when we are doing our own things, and he makes all these sounds and says phrases we say, I know he is happy, and it is great company for me. I love my little grumpy man.

[@MikeyBustosVLOGS]

Haha I TOTALLY agree with all of these! My Ligaya is starting to truly come into her own now after she turned 1 yr old, and it deepens my love for her more and more as time goes on. I also do agree that they aren't as loud as a macaw and cockatoo. The sound effects are quite pleasant! ❤

[@madeleine363]

Ligaya is a sweetheart

[@yingg.6051]

OMG you brought that Merlin home!

[@lori7828]

You hit it right on the nose!!! I love our Bernie for the same reasons!

[@lemlomm]

Aww plucking is just like self harm for humans . Once you start it’s almost impossible to stop . But thankfully merlin has the best mum ever 💙

[@onceuponagamer7757]

Bruh It’s not impossible to stop.

[@Taylor-zj4ck]

@@onceuponagamer7757 that’s why they said almost

[@happy1831]

Good morning Marlene 🙋🏼‍♀️. Merlin, it is so nice to see you 😘. Jersey, quite simply my love 💜🕊💚. Great video. Love to the entire family and George and that sweet brat too 😉. Have a beautiful day. When he is looking directly at the camera, his eyes are so darn cute and intelligent....smart, beautiful Merlin💙💚💙💙💚💙. Natural better 💞. Merlin, my luv, you hung in there so well......hi to mom, dad & brothers. FYI the background scheme of colors of couch,blanket and pillow very nice with Merlin and you...how simple, but soothing and relaxing...well done 😉. Just being yourself and having a nice chat...you DO put so much into every aspect of your channel.💜🧡💚💙💛

[@lorimeynig7912]

Hi Marlene, great information on Grey Parrots. Prayers to April of Parrots Playhouse and Dave and Jamie for the lost their parrots Bandit. Your friends from Bird Tricks. Very sad. 😟😢😭🙁😭😭😭😭

[@selnav5884]

I came across your videos a year ago and did not have no birds.. had a cockatiel growing up and missed that bond.. so after watching some of your videos I ended up with a beautiful cockatiel ..4 conures and a Baby parakeet.. and my life is finally complete I love all the messes all the loud screams and bites I wouldn’t trade it for nothing thanks for your videos they’re really helpful❤️

[@diannicholson8176]

Merlin is such a different bird than he was before!! Thank you Marlene and George for giving him a second chance!!

[@LorisHartland]

I’ll never forget the first time you met Merlin. One of my favorite videos 💗🦜

[@karimacmackers6564]

I’d love a bird but watching Marlene’s videos have shown me that you need to invest a LOT of time and money and I have neither at the moment lol, so for now I’m happy just watching the videos.

[@emcrolls]

Karimac Mackers Maybe find organization in your area where you can visit or help with parrots?

[@mmelvin2099]

That's a wonderful realization! The are a ton of work, and really are like having a toddler that never grows up. You can always have birds in your life in other ways, even if you don't own one. I second that earlier comment 👍❤️

[@karimacmackers6564]

Emily Chambers - That would be amazing, only, I live on a small island in the UK and there’s only one rescue facility which is mostly empty but for cats and dogs. I suppose it’s a good thing because we really love our animals here and have no strays but also means I have to rely on you tube for my fix of any animals that aren’t cats and dogs (I used to breed rare Manx cats and currently have 2 dogs). X

[@emcrolls]

It’s great that you know your needs so well. Have you checked out mikeythemacaw? They are in UK somewhere & I think they do meetups. Maybe a. Day trip to look forward to?

[@bread8936]

Karimac Mackers I’m so happy that ur holding off getting a bird bcs ur not in the position to have 1. Good job

[@erzascarlet47]

Happy Diwali Marlene 🪔🪔🪔🪔 you have truly ended the darkness in the lives of the birds you have rescued and their life is full of light now; and you are teaching the world about engaged not caged. Tc and lots of love.

[@adyy444]

omg my grey is on its way home!! i’m so excited!

[@mmelvin2099]

Awwww, that tail wag! 😍😍😍 I love his little beeps too. ❤️. Thank you for making this video, we have 2 CAG's. A neighbor has a TAG and we take our grey Bingo to visit him. They are SO intelligent it blows me away.

[@Xpr1nc3ssX420]

One of my brother in laws birds will whistle back and forth with my almost 2 year old, none of the birds really talk besides the occasional pretty bird, their grey doesnt speak at all and was caged for 10 years with an elderly lady who took good care of her but didnt have the energy to interact. The noise she heard the most was the battery low for the fire alarm. It's been a year and that's still one of the only noises she makes. There working with her now to get her more interactive, she used to be very aggressive if you came within a few feet of the cage unless you had a treat. Now shell get on their shoulder and snuggle her head if she wants pets. But will bite if she didnt specifically ask, sometimes even if she did. Crazy smart birds. All they need is some love and attention

[@reallyrics8397]

Oh my gosh I can’t contain my excitement!! 🤗🤗🤗 I’m finally getting an African Grey! The only trouble is it’s also quite sad because he has to leave his owner of 20 years because she has developed bird fanciers lung. She’s devastated and has to give up all of her birds!! I hope Rio will be ok coming to live with me after being with his family for so long🤞So Excited, yet nervous for Rio and said for his mum! 😑

[@izzystopa9381]

Real Lyrics thats so sad, im glad hes going to have a good home w someone who loves him!

[@abbeyjade3304]

I bird-sat my friends ringneck for all of 5 day and my CAG learned every noise he makes and mimics them at 3x the volume at 7am, gotta love Greys 😅

[@1KITIG]

listen my bird is a 30 years old african grey and still learns new things to mimic, he’s just his own guy and he decides what he wants to mimic. it could be a beep he heard once and decided it’s a fun sound, and it could be a word or a word or a chatter. especially if they have a good stimulating environment, that makes them do stuff they never done before (like new foraging tactics, new tricks, an environment with a good flow.).

[@kittieoverdose]

Very interesting video Marlene! Keep up the great work.

[@karmajangchup]

After lots of research on parrots and my experience with my current two (Lovebird and Green Cheek Conure) I decided to get an African Grey! So I'm super excited to see this video!! I am very excited! We are bringing him/her home next spring! I know they are a HUGE responsibility and life long commitment. I am 37 with no children or plans for kids. No one should ever get one of these brilliant and sensitive creatures unless they REALLY do their research and planning.

[@oxforda25vh51]

He is gonna outlive u unless u adopt😔

[@richeleortiz5181]

I wanted to share my bird "Frito's" story with you. I've always wanted and African Grey but they were out of my price range. After much research I decided on a Quaker. I got Frito at 4 months from someone who purchased him as a pet for their 4 year old son. I've had him going on 3 years. I work from home so he is always with me pretty much 24/7. He has all the same traits and intelligence of an African Grey. He has a vocabulary of over 200 words and phrases plus sounds such as doors creaking, dogs barking, etc... He still learns new words regularly. I think because they are illegal in alot of states (I live in Arizona), they are overlooked as one of the most intelligent species. Since I've never own a Grey, I cannot compare them, but just from general knowledge, I would rank them right up there with the Grey. Also I have a Lovebird that's about 6 months old that has learned about 5 phrases so far from Frito which is pretty good for a lovebird, although his speech is not as clear. Thankyou for all your videos and everything you do for birds!

[@labfritts]

He keeps making the sound my phone makes when I need to plug it in. Too funny. 1st time got me looking for my charger.

[@Loveofpets]

Very interesting about greys. They are so intelligent.

[@djkoenig4716]

I got a 3 year old African Grey about 2 mos ago & compared to my other Parrots he is really layed back. He's rarely caged & sits on his stand all day chewing toys & making different sounds with a few words mixed in there. He's not cuddly which is fine; he will step up on my down-turned hand if he flys to the floor but otherwise he's been slow to warm to me, that's ok too. 🥰🌸🍀

[@jillianesabin]

My neighbor has a African Grey named Bruiser. I really want a bird so they let me go inside and see him. He is a rescue bird so he pluck and is afraid of kids because at his last home kids would poke him through the bars of the cage. When I went so see him he started swinging upside down and saying “weeeeee” and he would bark and say hello. A few months ago she fell and cracked his beak. He wouldn’t let the vets touch him so the but him under anesthesia. He’s good now and stopped plucking his flight feathers. And he’s 21. I love your videos and I’ve learned a lot about birds from you. I really want a cockatiel but my dad won’t let me. My mom dosnt really care if I have one and would enjoy it. Anyway hope you had a good day❤️

[@marieparsons9908]

I think you're doing great. You found a way to spend time with a bird so that you can learn about them. It also sounds like you can really help Bruiser by helping him get over his fear of kids. If you keep learning about birds, maybe they will let you take care of Bruiser when they go on vacation. Maybe you can spend time with other birds in a pet store or at a bird rescue. I agree with your dad. You should wait until you're out of college to get your own bird. Your life is going to change so much in the next years. It wouldn't be fair to your bird.

[@monahollis2286]

Hi how are you and the birds I love watching all your birds hi Merlin he's so cute x

[@leiasart4610]

Not related to the video but: a few days ago I got my first parrot (a linnie) and getting a second linnie in 2 weeks and I'm so happy! Your channel is a big reason I decided to get one, and, especially why I know how to take good care of them. Of course only first hand practice will make me really good, but I'm glad I was able to learn so much beforehand. I've had my linnie for 3 days now and he's already eating from my hand and seems super content in general.

[@j3c3c4074]

Love linnies

[@bethisnotokay3746]

Omg u got merlin??? Sorry I just found ur vids and am watching them in a rly random order 😂😂

[@MARLENEMCCOHEN]

YES!! That's okay, I think KZbin is acting really crazy recently where a lot of people are running into the same issue. No idea why.

[@rodneyogden527]

Hey Marlene, my name is Rodney and the idea of getting a bird has fascinated me for years now but I knew that going feet 1st into being a bird owner without any education about what it means to properly take care of a bird is a terrible idea, as with any pet. I'm so glad that I found your channel. Since I've started watching you I've learned so much and you've proven that I was right in learning more before I even chose what kind of bird to get. Unfortunately, the nearest bird rescue/sanctuary is in Kansas City Missouri, about a 3-5 hour drive from where I live, so having the hands on experience before I decide which kind is more likely to be comfortable with my living situation and sort of preforming a good bond before transferring the bird to a new companion with a bird is impractical for me. I really hope that more people find channels like yours and look to educate themselves before living with a bird. I look forward to learning more about birds with you and that you keep up the good work. God bless you!

[@stephsexoticpets]

i kept looking around for the source of that beeping noise, until i realized i was hearing Merlin! My cockatiel Daisy & I love watching your videos Marlene! Cant wait for more content :)

[@ispinyarns]

Merlin, my boy, let those feathers grow!

[@MARLENEMCCOHEN]

Wouldn't that be incredible ❤️

[@kathleenadriaensen7129]

Always interested in what's going on with you marlene. You doing what you do in these vidios without a doubt saves many birds from being bought for ALL THE WRONG REASONS, as 1 of your fans mentions after listening to you she would now think getting that bird was really NOT FOR HER. That's huge marlene. And that's only the 1 I noticed, as I'm sure there are thousands more over the years that have been saved from having to be Re-Homed or worse. So you my dear DO MAKE ALL THE DIFFERANCE in the world. So if any FANS out there like me dont forget those thumbs up after seeing one of her educational yet funny as heck vidios because even I forget to hit that 👍👍👍 after watching. Hey marlene, thx so much for wearing your, and MY MOST FAVORITE OF YOUR MURCH, The Black hoodie with gangster vinnie on it. I'm still really sad about birdtricks, jamie and David's death of one of their rose breasted cockatoos and it's so awful. Anyway I'm seriously going to check into how to purchase that particular hoodie as well as 1 of your Boxes. Have a great rest of your day. Number 1 fan Katie.🤗❤🧡💋.

[@brittanykamalie1075]

My african grey is 1 And ive had him since he was a baby and he definitely teaches me alot about myself...things i wouldnt notice i do alot...like the way i laugh...he mimics it and it just makes me realise how much i do tht particular thing for him to be able to remember it

[@LILAC2CARB]

Yep they’re my fave too, I don’t have one but if ever I could rescue one I definitely would!!

[@mmelvin2099]

Our grey Bingo learned my alarm sound and does it as of a couple days ago, and he mimics my routine noises too! 🤣🤣🤣

[@carmengisela]

Merlin is so sweet! 😊

[@kevinwood5579]

Merlin is looking good, Love to see happy birds. Maybe you could teach him to sing to Vinny I am sure the result would be fun for everyone.

[@prudencefrye5893]

I am a new subscriber & I absolutely love you!!! I have always been fascinated with birds (love animals sooo much). I also subscribe to Sharyns zoo on here and she rescues birds here in ny! Love you two da best! Your passion for our feathered friends is beyond words. I don't have birds, but I would if I could! I am amazed by your wonderful banter! Love to all your animals!!😍

[@debrabowers3911]

LOVE Sharyn!!!!

[@123rosebuds]

Merlin loves Mommy and Daddy, already🥳!

[@LadyVader]

Merlin is looking so good, he's just thriving with you! PS, Jersey is my favorite if that makes her feel better.

[@angelaavramoska1787]

Omg your channel has helped me soo much and i learned a lot from you and you are my idol love you to the moon and back ❤️ 😘 💚 💙 💙 ♡💞💋💕💗💛🐦🐦🇲🇰💋💞💙💚😍

[@kimerlynschaffer4661]

Angela Avramoska I live in Ozark Arkansas

[@angelaavramoska1787]

@Kimerlyn Schaffer where is that

[@MrsAliKey]

Your videos are so informative!! Love them!

[@mistyk.2152]

I love that he’s bleeping you

[@rodneyogden527]

I really hope that you continue this series in particular and give it it's own playlist because I'm serious about learning as much as I can about properly starting out with a rescue/new bird to get them acquainted with me and their new living area with the do's and don'ts. I was/am seriously considering a Budgie for my 1st bird but it'll depend on what the shelter/rescue center has available when I take the plunge. I may end up with a pair of birds to start out with because, with as much as I've learned from your channel, I refuse to separate a bonded pair. That's almost as mean as caging them in my opinion.

[@arnoldb1000]

I think you've got your 5 points spot-on for an African Grey lover :). I got my 18 year old CAG called Shrek when he (or she? - can't be bothered to have Shrek sexed, as that's just too invasive) was just a 2 week old chick that the parrot parents booted out of the nest, and hand-raised him. Like you mentioned, Greys are not for everyone - they take a lot of attention - more so than I've found for a multitude of other pets I've had over the past 40+ years. It's important to learn to understand them, and most of all respect their emotions and needs. All pets need, and should be treated to understanding and respect. It's just that Greys do seem to need to be treated more like humans than most other pets. Keep up the good work :)

[@awsal-ansari8555]

I was wondering why u swear 😂 randomly then i release that it was him 🤣🤣 omg

[@mmelvin2099]

One of our greys does pluck. I've been working on helping him be assured. I'd love to hear about how to increase communication with greys. We have 2, and there's been some unique challenges for us. Our grey Bingo is quite bonded to me, his previous owner got dementia and had to give him up. He bonded to me and calls me her name now. We adopted our second, Charlie, nearly a year ago. He requires some special care He became disabled due to a previous owner who let him play with their dog, his leg got bit and unfortunately healed at a 90 angle. He wasn't eligible for the surgery anymore when I adopted him. Anyway, he is still happy bird but he plucks. We've had some issues with our first bird becoming jealous of the new one, and definitely the time and attention being split the two birds can be a challenge. You commented in your video about routine with African greys. Do you have a course about this to be purchased? I would love to learn how to use routine and self-reliance to help them both, and myself as well 😊👍 Thank you so much!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@maddie-nd9ob]

Hi Marlene I love your channel and your birds. I want to be an avian specialist when I grow up.

[@a_adexter6786]

My African grey is still a baby only 2 years old,but he is amazing and so funny..the imitation can get weird specially when he plays games with other family members..imitating my voice 😂(got me in so much trouble).but they are so cute,quite and really easy to love.

[@candykidscourt]

My Joey is a timneh... He's amazing and he's the boss... He can do his own thing or hangout with the gang... He's chill...

[@LivLongandProsper90]

Amazing birds.

[@ibwendybASMR]

Adorable ❤️♥️♥️ Did you hear about Birdtricks cockatoo that's just like your Vinny, but his name was Bandit and how he died recently??💔 Their video about it is absolutely devastating.. Sooo sad! 💔

[@alexsandra9000]

I love educational videos like this!

[@bingezoid9883]

Loved the video. So hilarious

[@snowy_cookiem6014]

Hey, new to the channel. Wondering about Vinnie & Jersey, in Australia we would call Vinnie a galah & jersey a cockatoo. What do You call them? They destroy our houses and fences etc, but we love em to pieces.

[@diannicholson8176]

💚❤️💙Merlin ‘s deep voice!

[@leynnaaa5160]

I just want to say I love u and your birds with all my heart ❤️ I just transferred schools and I have social anxiety so it hasn’t been going the best but when I come home to see that you have posted a new video it really lightens my mood and makes me forget everything bad in my life 💞btw I am planning to adopt a cockatoo or an Amazon and I was wondering which I should adopt ? ( I currently have a female cockatiel)The cockatoo looks a lot like Jersey bc they both have plucked a lot . Once again I love you sm 💞along with your birds and 🥰

[@krystynay1077]

Your parrots so friendly between each other, mine stay separate and don't want to be in same territory. My African grey , she is more territorial than other small birds. I really want them to be friends, but they are not 😆😆😆

[@ageofdelilah]

Whoaaa... I was just watching vinny goes to vegas when Marlene posted a new video!! ❤💕💕

[@angelaavramoska1787]

Omg sameee

[@grouchygoat]

Thank you for all the info truly.

[@melodyulery6282]

Could you do a video with Blue? I'd love an update on how blue is doing and adapting to the new environment.

[@sharronunger7053]

Awesome video. Thank u.

[@Drgeorgi123]

I have wanted a African Grey for so long and this has solidified the love for them. Sadly I can’t get one since I have a cockatiel and I was told that if you get a bird that’s another special to make sure they are if similar size just in case something goes wrong.

[@moniquegebeline4350]

Maple that someone is wrong. Look at Marlene with a macaw and 2 small Senegal parrots. A macaw is as big as they get

[@ErinT1023]

Love it! Greys are amazing ♥️

You are adorable simply adorable

[@finchestomacaws563]

Hehe Merlin is so cute🖤

[@rickynewman4393]

The Australian Lyre bird is also an excellent imitator,

[@krystynay1077]

I have African grey and sometimes I think they are more smart than some people 😁

[@grannysharp772]

Those would be my 5 reasons too! I just got a Grey from a neighbor a little over a month ago. We are learning about each other. My biggest fear is a bite. I’ve got a lot to learn as I only had budgies and a little Conure.

[@mmelvin2099]

Ugh, the baby crying noise ...one of our greys does that. But by ignoring that noise, he is not doing it as much now. Phew! 🙏🤣

[@hadassahimmanuel777]

What rescue you got merlin from and do you still have the baseball shirt merch with vinny? Do the african grey are less dependent on your touch or precense because i heard cockatoo i heard need their owner and they get mad if they don't see you..so they dont dance like cockatoo or maccaw?

[@123rosebuds]

Cody and Merlin are smart and unique looking.

[@123rosebuds]

I also love Merlin’s deep voice.

[@tourmaverse]

Is that just me or is Jersey a small diva? Btw, the video was quite interesting, even if I personally love cockatoos and budgies the most.

[@ceciliepedersen6179]

This video was so good and it was so funny 😂

[@fearnotliz]

I’m actually curious if you trim your birds beaks or do they go to a bird Vet . I’m a new owner of an African Grey (Smokey) and he’s been with me almost 2 months , he is 16 years old , I adopted him . He’s had one owner. He’s a nervous nelly and scared pretty much of everything . His wings are not clipped . I’m nervous I’ll make him more scared on top of being scared , being that I’m new to him . I do not want to break the trust that I worked so hard for . But I do feel he needs a beak trimming ? On another note .....Marlene , I just wanna say your videos are so funny and so informative. My daughter just loves watching your videos . She is an owner of a sun conure and she’s (Mango) 4 months old. I have to watch every video of yours not only to get info on a adopted bird but also a new baby bird . Aye vey .........

[@moniquegebeline4350]

liz trevoc get him one of those ‘sandpaper’/rough perches he will mend his own beak but you can take them also to an avian vet for that but the bird can use the perch and it will do the same thing 😉

[@tahirtarja8727]

I love your vids

[@MARLENEMCCOHEN]

Thank you so much for watching them!!

[@celestialskye1]

Got to say that when I got my sun conure he was only a few weeks old and well he was constantly with me I was constantly petting him and so he was wanting to play with toys in the beginning but then he wanted me instead so yeah I did make that mistake. Now he's dependent on me too for entertainment and if I walk away for just a few seconds he squawks. But I love him anyway and he knows it. 🐦✨💚

[@angelshaven8920]

I agree with EVERYTHING! These are my fav things a out African Greys and they are also my fav. I enjoy MALE cockatiels also, because most talk. The females generally dont. Mine could communicate with me quite well. My Grey was EXTRAORDINARY!

[@marcopaganelli6059]

♡♥♡ i love My budgies so much. Their confidence in me is increasing day by day. I see progress even in The shyest female. I have 4 each two males And two females all of different ages i feel My budgies does love me talking With them and They are willingly be try To start talking To me. Each day has a Big surprice and i love Your mot Marlene engaged Not Caged. I am curious To ask You when something Sad or bad happens At your Place, how do they react To negative energies? Between themselves or You and George or with some neighbor

[@kimmieb8376]

I love all your vids, but I need more baby Brando videos. He’s the cutest ever.

[@nancyannenesteriak-gentili3540]

Hello Marlene! Great video! I would love an African gray, but I’m too old now.

[@marieparsons9908]

I'm in the same boat. Have you considered volunteering at a sanctuary or a pet shop? There are so many birds out there that need educated people to help them...

[@svensmolders7428]

@Marlene Over 6 weeks I will get my first bird. It's a parrotlet that is still in the nest now so it will be 8 weeks old when I get it. Can I start target training It as soon as it is used to its new environment or should I wait till it has a certain age? Ps: English isn't my native language. so I'm sorry for any spelling or grammar mistakes.

[@hannahm5592]

If you have to work during the day can you still have an African grey, if you are still giving them attention when you get home and caring for them thoroughly , but you are away for about 6 hours durning the work week? I would love to know because I am interested in getting one

[@yadiracervantes9032]

i would love it if you would do more videos with your buddie

[@artwolf5447]

I always feel like the stupid one when I hangout with my amazon. I have to think of new ways to do things/ hide things from her all the time because she figure it out so fast. By the way I love Pepperbergs work with Alex. Some of the story’s she can tell is so funny and really show how intelligent greys, and all in all birds, are

[@arpuzer8720]

Maybe she is superintelligent, or you are not as smart as you amazon :D

[@luizacaravellos9752]

I love merlin so much ugh

[@juliadillaman3632]

Reminds me of throne Lyre bird. The best at imitation!

[@Blessedfamilymama]

New sub here! Do you clip wings? Do you have to worry about open and closing doors? Will they fly away? I only own chickens as of now so I don't know! 🤣

[@skyandsparkleanddiscoandve1992]

My favorite is the Hyacinth Macaw Reason to get a Hyacinth macaw They are the largest flying parrot Because of their amazing blue colour as blue is my favorite colour They are intelligent like African grey parrots . My favorite bird is Hyacinth macaw, scarlet macaw and green wing macaw They are intelligent like African grey parrots but not too much intelligent Although it is louder but we can stop them from screaming I have decided to get two Hyacinth macaw, a Scarlet macaw and a green wing macaw soon

[@QuizmasterLaw]

Hi! I am a linguist and i always wanted a parrot, but never got one yet because HUGE responsibility. are they impossibly difficult to care for? is there any decent guide on "how to"? I only want one bird which i can talk to.

[@briannanewell7201]

Hey Marlene!!! I love you and your channel and I really have a question I need u to answer. I have a cockatiel and an African grey! My question is how do I trim down my Grey’s nails?

[@bread8936]

Hey Marlene! Do u agree with housing birds (cockatiels specially) outside. NOT ALL THE TIME! Just at night when they r sleeping. When Merlín was making this beeping noises I thought u were swearing lol 😂. Sorry just 1 more thing, will u be at vid con 2019? Pls reply, Bread