Ask Jessi 10!

[@anonymousdratini]

Make sure you give your Jessi a proper diet of artichokes, yams, and other hearty vegetables. They're really clever, so make sure they're enviroment is enriched by giving them lots of oppurtunities to learn. Jessis often get along with other animals, but not all other animals will want to be friends with them right away. Though don't be too concerned, Jessis are also known for their ability to communicate and socialize with all sorts of animals from all different phylums, and classes. :)

[@animalwondersmontana]

anonymousdratini Lol!

[@kayleemccracken7776]

Lol

[@davidgold3nrose]

That's a good one

[@agcrafts9135]

LOL

[@alwaysfallingshort]

I always love when you get excited about taking care of the animals, but seeing you talk about your favorite food was SO adorable and contagious. You're such a great communicator. You started out on this channel better than most people do, but over the years you somehow got even better. I regularly wish I could be a kid again at one of your presentations.

[@angelagulko5094]

She's awesome^^ i always have to speed up videos bc i'm annoyed by how slowly most people talk, but her pace is just ideal for my ears)) i enjoy watching these videos so much. Thank youuuu!

[@Domdrok]

She has so many skill points in animal handling.

[@opheliadarkthorn]

One of our traditional dishes is stuffed artichoke. Clean them well and open them up a bit. Stuff the space between the leaves with garlic and parsley. Steam them. Then serve with a drizzle of oil. The heart we then mash onto bruschetta and add capers and cherry tomatoes. You could also stew them in caponata. I love them so...

[@Searching4Sophia]

I'm an Elementary After School teacher who's starting a class about animals. My students and I are so excited and can't wait to use your videos as a great starting point when learning about animals both in our homes and ones we don't get to see! as a fairly long time subscriber I can't wait to introduce all my students to your animals and see them fall in love like I did! But they want to save the world and every animal in it. any good pointers for starting by helping animals in our back yards?

[@apburner1]

Elementary after school teacher? I remember when that was called daycare or babysitting.

[@mypawfectfamily]

Searching4Sophia wow that's so sweet! I would have loved to have a class like that when I was in elementary. I think that bird feeders are really cool because they fill your backyard with so many beautiful birds and you can hear their singing. I also used to make insect houses out of old shoe boxes and put vegetable scraps inside. I would also decorate them (which didn't help the animals but made it more fun for me). It's really cool to check every day and see what all has been eaten and to see if you can spot a bug inside. I also used to collect snails after rainstorms and put them in grass because people will step on them. Good luck with your program, I hope it goes well:)

[@elliothopwood3188]

I love this channel! Jessi is so engaging and easy to listen to!

[@ChocolatePheonix]

Fantastic video! Great questions, answers and video editing!

[@marakissinger7925]

Hi Jessie! You should do a video on the animals' quirks! I would love to watch that.

[@dee-annegordon5959]

Mara Kissinger I agree! That would make a great video.

[@BurakBagdatli]

YEEES another artichoke lover! I finally found one! Artichokes are amazing!

[@Kitchensink108]

You sound like you want to host an ArtichokeWondersMontana show.

[@theyxaj]

I would watch this.

[@cedarthecloudfox353]

I Would watch it too

[@lindaketner2509]

You do such a wonderful job. Thank you for sharing

[@buffienguyen]

This was a fun video to watch. It would be nice if one day you'd have a video of the whole team sitting down and answering questions! But I love the channel nonetheless.

[@animalwondersmontana]

Buffie Nguyễn Great idea!

[@jebus6kryst]

The only A&Q videos worth watching.

[@puppies.and.pumpkin]

Hi Jessi! What can I do to make trips to the vet less stressful for my dogs?

[@ocarter9799]

Jessi, thanks for your videos! Is there any way you could do a video on how to read parakeet communication? I love learning how to communicate with different animals from your videos! Thanks for all you do!

[@Kenkire]

I LOVE artichokes too! They are the best!

[@ajwingard9029]

Love onions!!! And wild chives (cant wait for warm weather)

[@johnfreeman2956]

Speaking of under appreciated food: The Pomnelo. It looks like a huge grapefruit, and it tastes like a grapefruit with the bitterness sucked out of it It isn't really sweeter (like a blood orange is to a normal orange), it's just less bitter. If you see one, give it a try! It's my favorite fruit.

[@NovelNovelist]

I LOVE ARTICHOKES! They've been my favorite food since I was a child.

[@solainsfoster9757]

I would love to see a video about chinchilla owner tips! I finally got a chinchilla and I would love to learn some more about these amazing creatures!!

[@MrAlisterH]

If you haven't already google what an artichoke looks like when it flowers! It's so pretty

[@laurenturner2214]

well I'm off to watch the playlist then 😂 thanks!

[@dill1899]

Oh my god she’s the only person I know of who loves artichokes as much as I do, and eats them the way I do!

[@itskylierae]

I think the upside down trick that Zoe does is very cool and impressive.

[@LinnersC]

I also love artichokes!! Yum!

[@angelicacortez4602]

can you please make a video on how to care for a love bird because im getting a few of them next month btw it would help me so much

[@stephaniemancuso3263]

I have a question for your next Q&A. How do you deal with animals, specifically dogs, who get really upset during thunderstorms? My dog has always had panic attacks during thunderstorms and I'm not sure how to comfort her.

[@Lep_19]

Hey Jessi! You often talk about both the trust bond you've developed with animals and the ability of many of them to calmly enter their crate. Do you think you could do an instructional video on either or both of these things?

[@XenoTravis]

I made a new KZbin channel and haven't watched this channel in a long time! I missed you guys

[@PokeGrowMo]

Hi Jessie! I have a Quaker parrot named Rio, and she likes attention from me and she likes being petted and all that, but sometimes when I pet her back she puffs all her feathers up, moves back and forth and opens her beak really wide and try's to put her tail feathers on my finger. Do you know what that means? And does Chopsticks do that ever? I love your videos btw! You have taught me so much about animals.

[@carlpower4138]

Hey Jessi, love the videos. I have a 10 week old Quaker Parrot. I cant get him to play with any toys or be interested in them. He has a nice variety, different colours, sizes and textures but all he does is rips his cosy corner up. Any advice please.

[@Kitsune1414]

Have you seen the new show on Animal Planet 'The Zoo'? It's a behind-the-scenes look at the Brox Zoo (which is about an hour away from where I live and it one of my most favorite places!) It's so amazing to see how similar and different your operation and the Bronx Zoo are.

[@animalwondersmontana]

Kitsune1414 I haven't seen it, now I want to though!

[@SquirrelGrrl]

I'll eat artichokes all the time! And fennel!! yay !! Have you tried hearts of palm?

[@TheStarlighters1]

Hello Jessie! I just got a parakeet and I have no idea how to tame it, hold it, and to take it out of the cage! Could you please do a parakeet care video? Thanks!

[@Baumgartnerrrrr]

Oh my goooood! Artichokes though.

[@PinkChucky15]

I love artichokes too! :-)

[@gaiaandreacompagni5393]

I love those kind of veggies too! How do you feel about brussel sprouts though?

[@animalwondersmontana]

Gaia Andrea Compagni Love them roasted! But it's too easy to prepare them badly, so I've had my fair share of unenjoyable experiences with them.

[@Holtza]

Jessi, making me crave artichokes and asparagus at half past one in the morning.

[@tygeriris5895]

I love artichokes too! yay for Jessi's with good taste! (my name is Jessi too)

[@saminam3012]

Thanks

[@yungleanlvr]

You should do a care video about tegus. I'm quite interested in them.

[@laiba8379]

Hey, so my conure does this weird thing sometimes where she'll move her head up and down excessively (similar to regurgitation I'd imagine, though I've never seen a bird regurgitate before) and throw up this small, white gooey substance. Is this bad and should I see a vet?? P.S. I love your videos, especially on bird! (I have an obsession for them) You should do more :D

[@DavidJB2001]

When training a macaw what is a good treat to give as a reward?

[@landonprine4897]

I want to slowly introduce my Jenday Conure into flying. When we later go into a larger room/outside, would she be comfortable and safe while flying in a regular bird harness, or is there a different type I will need to buy?

[@EliyaNotEmma]

You should make an "Underappreciated Vegetables" shirt

[@davidgold3nrose]

I have a question. I've been watching through your ask jessi series because I just recently discovered your channel, and I remembered you said one of your kids couldn't walk. If it's not too personal a question, I'd like to ask what it's like dealing with over 80 animals as well as a child with a disability (I have autism and I know for a fact I'm very difficult on my mum). Also, you said that they are both 4 (obviously older now). Are they twins?

[@camillebailey1518]

My other parakeet just died and I don't know if I can get a new parakeet because the birds were really close and I don't know if I should get another one or leave her alone

[@mariajuliets6530]

Hey Jessie! I had a quaker parrot before but it died by the weather and infection

[@Claudia-sz2xq]

Can you make a video about Caiques? Do you guys have a caique?

[@nightpeltsdream6208]

I love limba beans and broccoli

[@thesizzleshowvlogs4961]

I have a three year old sun conure and we haven't had any progress but my dad can pet and play with her but no one else can.any tips?

[@thesizzleshowvlogs4961]

And I'm a huge fan you're a huge inspiration to me.

[@william7881]

What type of cage do you keep ginger the conure in

[@sharonescriu5682]

Hey jessie! I have a fairly new cockatiel named Cash and he bangs his beak on the cage and on me sometimes. what does that mean?

[@animalwondersmontana]

Sharon Escriu Usually that means he wants your attention. If he does it aaallll the time it could also be a neurotic behavior, which can be replaced by giving him more enrichment like toys, perches, and new experiences.

[@dee-annegordon5959]

Sharon Escriu A little bit of head banging is very common. Both my tiel boys will rythmically tap, then look to see if they've got my attention. Their favourite spots to tap are on their cuttlebone holder and on the side of my printer.

[@yarawalid8624]

AnimalWonders Montana

[@yarawalid8624]

I can't tame my cocktil and I can't make a bond with my cocktil

[@dee-annegordon5959]

Yara Walid I can take months or years to build to build a bond. Take it slow and be patient. Also keep in mind that they each have very individual personalities. Not every cockatiel will want to snuggled or be scratched, even with a strong bond.

[@brightbane7788]

What are your feelings on wing clipping?

[@MiquelDancy]

who is your favorite youtuber

[@matthewcase5669]

Jessi I am thinking about getting a pet bird but I don't know what type of bird i have never owned a bird before but I am very dedicated on giving a bird a good happy life I have looked at getting a budgie , cocktail , sun conrue or green conrue because I have read that they are good birds but I am not looking at getting a much larger bird like a macow etc . Any tips and suggestions. Love your team ,your videos ,and your pets at animal wonders! Have a good day .

[@jazzytheotakumanx]

can you do a video of just the animals' quirks?

[@kimchi8022]

Artichokes are very good! i eat them the exact same way! i just wish they didn't take forever to steam haha ^^

[@Essmat77]

My favorite veg is broccoli 🥦 especially buttered

[@laurenturner2214]

I have a super sun conure who loves people and seems happy in its home but I don't know how to get it to do small tricks or get it to cuddle

[@animalwondersmontana]

Lauren Turner Have you watched our training playlist? Positive reinforcement works great with birds. Snuggling is a different matter since most parrot type birds don't like that kind of interaction, it's just a personality thing and you can gently keep trying and hope they eventually learn to see it a non threatening and even learn to enjoy it.

[@purpletoupee]

jessi, you have got to try artichoke pesto! blitz frozen chokes with parmesan, pine nuts, olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper and you've got an awesome pasta sauce!

[@animalwondersmontana]

purpletoupee Sounds delicious!

[@anvaymarchande8780]

Which things we can give to a cockatiel as treats?

[@Kaoss134]

artichoke hearts on a veggie pizza is frickin delicious

[@Ashes719]

Fennel, huh? I'm kind of curious now: I know that we use the bulb in my father's family's cooking, but the greens in my mom's family's (she's Chinese). Which part do you use?

[@animalwondersmontana]

Bettina G Both, but my favorite way to enjoy it is to soft boil slices of the bulb and then sautè them. Then enjoy it with melted butter or a delicious French broth made of vanilla, coriander, and vinegar.

[@Ashes719]

That sounds really good - and is totally different from both "default" preparations I know! Shall have to try this come the harvest season. :D

[@WireMosasaur]

Sorry for chiming in, but I just felt like saying that personally I don't much like cooked fennel, but I'll often eat the raw bulbs as a snack. Me love the cronch. :D

[@parinitagilbert3553]

How come Augusto isn't featured in videos and what is your favorite animal

[@melindawilliams1172]

That's my fav food too

[@dan-up1cw]

Wow she's talking faster than like Eminem

[@antiandeyelessjen3582]

Jessi...I want to get my dog back into doing what I say and not run away ...how do I get my dog (she is small ) to come back ?

[@Jetaru]

you made me want artichoke now lol

[@AUnicorn666]

you are not alone my friends favorite food is a artichoke

[@tylerburt589]

What do you do for Brumation?

[@johlynpoissant7597]

my bered dragon wants to com out of it's tank all the time what do i do??? help!!

[@HydeegFalls]

I'm thinking about getting a crested gecko... what is the one thing you wish first time owners would know before getting one from the rescue stand point? I am looking to rescue one from a local rescue. I have started my research beyond the basics. I have always loved them. This would be my first reptile :) I typically research 6 months to a year before I own a animal I have never owned before. I'm only 3 weeks into my research.

[@LinnersC]

Maybe your rescue can help with research too!

[@HydeegFalls]

LinnersC they don't know I'm interested yet lol... I don't like to get anyone's hopes up. I used to have a rescue as a kid with my parents and i had lots of people tell me they wanted a guinea pig but after research they found it wasn't for them.. or they went elsewhere.. i required my adoptors to do research and prove it to me before I adopted them out.

[@EmberJewels]

About how much do you spend on a cockatiel every month? Including food, and toys and everything. Idk if Jessie even has a cockatiel but this question goes to anybody who does or knows the answer.

[@grieske]

Hi, Jesse, I would like to ask you: To what degree does your experience and desire to build trusting relationships with animals apply/transfer to homo sapiens? Do you often find yourself doing things in your interactions with humans, that you really learned in your interactions with animals?

[@billyhouse1471]

How is Fraya the pine snake's progress I remember her being very finicky

[@coughdrop01]

What do your dogs eat? Normal dog food or do you add stuff to it like you do with the other animals?

[@animalwondersmontana]

coughdrop01 We choose to feed a base diet of high quality dog kibble with fresh produce and whole prey items as add ons. As long as the dog has healthy organs, including their skin, and they're active and happy, then I'm pretty low key about what exactly to feed a dog. There are so many great options which makes finding a good one that works for your family more open, than say a good diet for sugar gliders or hedgehogs.

[@djmolano5356]

i just got a chameleon do you have any tips

[@animalwondersmontana]

dj molano Lots and lots of research. They need a large screen enclosure set up in a low traffic zone with high humidity, uvb lighting and heat, moving water, live gut loaded insects to eat. If they're female they need calcium and a nesting area for if/when they lay eggs. Living plants are best for them to perch and climb on, but make sure the soil has no chemicals and the plant hasn't been sprayed with anything toxic. Good luck!

[@djmolano5356]

thank

[@AboboKing]

Now I'm regretting that I've never tried artichoke.

[@cynthiastack8874]

Will you do a on your rubber Boa and White’s Tree Frogs?

[@MiquelDancy]

what is your favorite animal in general

[@eatasssmokegrass285]

Jessie I just got my bird two days ago I've been letting it get use to me.I tried opening up the cage and letting him come out on his own and then I would give him a treat. But it's not working how I want it to. He comes out and sits on the door so I say good boy and try to give him a treat via spoon so he puts his head feather all the way up and backs up and away into the cage. So Ill leave him alone for a little bit but I still leave the door open so he can still come out again and try over.But sometimes he will come out and fly away and then I take a long perch try to have him step up and he does but he's also a little scared but I want to reward him for still coming out he will eat the treat of the spoon.I say good boy and try to put him back and give him a treat to let him know it's good inside the cage but he won't take the treat so I back off. my question is how do you make him less scared for coming out and in and how can I give him the treat inside the cage. Btw my cage bars are small so I can't fit a spoon in between and feed him from the outside. Can you help me thank you

[@animalwondersmontana]

AirsoftUnboxing show If he's scared of taking a treat, there are other ways to reward him. At this point giving him space is a good way to make him feel good, so use that. By repeatedly letting him see that you're not going to be pushy and you'll be sensitive to his communications that he doesn't want you too close, he's going to learn to trust that you're listening to him. This is the first step in creating a trust bond. I'd also hold off on taking him in and out of his cage a bunch of times until he's more comfortable with you just being around him. If he doesn't like the spoon, just set the treat on a ledge, bar, or perch and back up a bit to let him come and get it. Do this repeatedly over a few weeks until he learns you bring good things and you're not scary. It sounds like he's going to trade awhile to settle in and trust you, don't worry, the slower you go the stronger you can build your relationship up from the roots. Also, great that he steps up onto a stick. You can combine occasional trips out with the above plan, but use going back to his home and you giving him space a his reward. You can also put a treat in his bowl for him to go get once he's home, but if he does go get the treat right away make sure you stay in the room and praise him from a distance while he eats it. You want him to associate you with good feelings.

[@colleenongkingco-lumanlan576]

What are the best animals that you love

[@photosinensis]

I love asparagus, but it makes my pee stink like hell. The last time I was in Los Angeles, I started with a dinner of asparagus. I thought nothing of it until the next day, when I went to the restroom after my first pot of coffee and was nearly knocked over by the stench.

[@darcywebervlogs1381]

Hey jessi could you pls make a video on birds for slightly more experienced bird owners I can't decide on what bird to get for my sixth bird

[@darcywebervlogs1381]

Thanks for all the good vids

[@Byvenic]

I've had my Rainbow lorikeet for seven years now. She is my first bird and I probably made every mistake possible with her. today though we are so close she could be sitting on my shoulder where I can't see her and lean her weight towards her cage. I instantly know she wants to have time alone. Through out the years she has constantly laid eggs. I do my best to avoid stimulating her and let her sit on her eggs for a while until she becomes bored. I worry about how much stress the constant laying is having on her. My question is this; Is there away to minimise the amount of time she's nesting and laying eggs? And how much will leaving, or removing the eggs stress her out?

[@dee-annegordon5959]

Byvenic I know with budgies and cockatiels the advice usually is to limit their day light hours, frequently re-arrange their cage and to not provide either a nest box or any toy that could be viewed as a nest (ie coconut huts, etc).

[@kaloianlazarov2282]

Jessi,Try tarator, this is my favorite food

[@MiquelDancy]

what is your favorite color

[@o.o4566]

I've tried to eat artichokes and they taste great but always end we me being nauseated. :(

[@lydia5728]

YEAHHHHHHHHH

[@AUnicorn666]

hi what is your favorite animal also do you believe in werewolfs. werewolfs are animals lol last questions if someone wanted to come there and help out for a week could they like if they were on vacation and last one if someone wants to do a job like your where should they start and any other tips thank you for reading this and please answer my questions

[@elipartin5764]

I'm a new subscriber, and one thing I've noticed when watching your videos is that the ad that plays beforehand is usually for a company that is either not very environmentally-friendly, or isn't very animal-friendly. Does it make you upset or frustrated knowing that money that is used to support you and your company has a frustrating background? (It really bugs me that I have to watch an ad for a makeup brand that I KNOW isn't cruelty-free right before learning about and appreciating animals.)

[@animalwondersmontana]

Elisabeth Partin It definitely doesn't make me happy. Unfortunately, I have no control over which ads are played in our preroll. And since the ads are purchased and played on other videos whether or not we are on KZbin, I choose to make my stand where it will count: my own personal choices and educating others so they can make a better informed choice as well. Thanks for thinking about this issue and bringing it up.

[@discerningdesign8486]

I have a 6 year old cockatiel that just won't grow the feathers back on his neck. I don't think he's plucking cause I never see any signs of it any ideas?

[@dee-annegordon5959]

Marielle Sipe If he was plucked in the past it's possible the follicle itself was damaged and feathers won't be able to grow there. I have a tiel who was badly plucked by his father. Now a year later, most of his feathers have regrown, but there are bare patches around his neck and the top of his head is a bit thin.

[@discerningdesign8486]

Dee anne gordon thank you! that helped me:)

[@sofia9759]

My budgie is 4 months old and she grooms herself all the time, we have treated her 3 times for bird lice and she still grooms all the time, any suggestions on why?

[@dee-annegordon5959]

Sofia Antonia Birds do groom a lot. Could also be boredom, a skin condition (see a vet) or nerves. Does she bath or are you misting her?

[@sofia9759]

+Dee-Anne Gordon Thank You!! yeah she sometimes jumps into a small bowl of water and she loves splashing around, probably about once or twice a week

[@dee-annegordon5959]

Then I'd suggest some new toys (chew/shreddable) to keep her busy. I'm assuming she's not currently molting (that's itchy business after all), so if you're still concerned with the amount of grooming, take her to an avian vet to rule out possible skin conditions. If she is molting then perhaps give it a bit of time first, then reassess once the molt is finished. I'd also steer clear of lice sprays unless adviced to use one by the vet.

[@sofia9759]

+Dee-Anne Gordon Ok thank you soooo much! 😀

[@taskforce3833]

when are you getting a Honey Badger, they are so cute and cuddly and... well lets keep it at cute and cuddly how bout a Gambian Pouched Rat ? they are smart and can be trained , APOPO uses them as land-mine detectors and they can sniff saliva for tuberculosis better then any lab-rat. (2 and 4 legged ones)

[@PanicProvisions]

If those are your favourite foods, it's no wonder you have such an enviable figure :D

[@zeoneous]

Artichokes! Respect!

[@thejessta]

Thanks, Jessi o/

[@someguy4336]

Can you make a what where and how on Indian ringneck parakeets