Cockatiels as Pets: 7 Reasons NOT to Get One! | BirdNerdSophie

[@Blobbington131]

This is such an important video really nicely done - and much needed I think! So many people see my cockatiel (Orville) and immediately go 'oh i want one!' when they don't realise just what a huge life change it is and what it fully entails to have a bird. Despite using air purifiers, I now have a chronic cough from all the dust. My hands are constantly scratched up from his nails and occasional nips. I am constantly wearing an old shirt at home due to all the poops. Because it is just me and him in the flat, I spend most of my time at home so he doesn't get lonely (this works for me as due to disability I am house-bound a lot of the time anyway). But I love him and it is all of course worth it to me!

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Even with our purifier, we try and have to window open for a little while during the day (when all the birds are safely in their cages of course) to flush through some of the dust! Even with all of the lifestyle changes, we love them dearly 🥰

[@nurgleslefttentacle6844]

Great video, you forgot to mention that Cockteils have an in built personality disorder. One moment they want nothing to do with you then in the same breath you become the best thing in the world and they won't leave your side! Or is that just my two? lol

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Haha yes our boys have two modes which we call ‘boss man’ when they charge around doing their own thing, and ‘clingy wingy’ when we must pay them 100% of our attention or we get told off 😂

[@taistudobom]

I think that may be a bird thing, when my kakariki is out she wants to inspect every inch of the house and doesn't even acknowledge me, but God forbid me if I touch my cellphone and stop looking at her 😂

[@nurgleslefttentacle6844]

@@taistudobom My two crack up if I pick up a book. Anything else they don't mind. lol

[@daria.bernadettaboroch6911]

Your parot want just her or his peace same as you sometimes want as a human

[@nurgleslefttentacle6844]

@@daria.bernadettaboroch6911 I do believe we understand that. We are trying out this thing called joking and having a laugh. It's really great fun, you should try it. ;-)

[@theo3000]

I loved my cockatiel Woody so much. He was my best friend for a long time. Thanks for the video!

[@BirdNerdSophie]

They are wonderful birds! Thanks for watching 😊💙

[@RabbitAndTheLabBestFriends]

Channels like this are incredible to really give people proper info before taking in a bird because so many are in bad homes kept in cages which makes me so extremely mad and so many re home or dump at shelters and it’s heartbreaking they didn’t ask for this no animal does so thank you for this video

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Thank you 💙

[@CursedThulium]

I might one day get a cockatiel. All of these things I kind of expected, and is something that I've dealt with in some way or another. I've loved animals all my life; spent a large portion of my childhood at my grandma's and she had 4 animals! Lots of noise and mess! Had many scratches as a child lmao. I really want to volunteer at a rescue shelter as well. I had wanted a pet of my own for YEARS (stopped by renting limitations, family not being at home enough, etc.) and in mid 2020, a friend had rescued some kittens and one of them was this loud, rambunctious little boy who was double the size of the rest of the litter! I went back to my dad and I was like "DAD THAT'S IT, WE'RE GETTING A KITTEN!" It was like the stars had aligned; the place we rented at allowed pets, and Dad's work had become much more flexible post-lockdown. My cat 'Spot' is almost 3 now and he is the cutest, noisiest, hungriest, messiest and most destructive cat I have ever dealt with. A few antique things passed down from my grandparents have been destroyed because of him haha. But I wouldn't trade him for the world. My dad, who initially disliked cats, now snuggles and has full on conversations with the cat. I've always been interested in having specifically dogs, cats and birds as pets, because I'm way more motivated to look after an animal that I can physically interact with. Social animals are my jam lmao. I struggle with anything that has to be kept in a tank at all times. I might one day get two birds, it isn't really in the cards right now and I'm not prepared to take one in; I'd need to move out first. Although noise, mess, expenses, are all cons that I'm completely fine with, heck the social aspect is a pro for me! And from what I've seen over the past few years, cockatiels are beautiful animals that should be given the love and respect that they deserve (and no, I would never put my cat in the same room as a bird, heck for similar reasons I don't let my cat outside unsupervised, due to the destruction of native animals thanks to cats. I live in Australia for context)

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Sounds like you have a lot of experience and a cockatiel would be right for you 😊

[@IndyVisuals]

Great video. Made me reconsider my decision

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Glad you found it useful!

[@kensims4086]

Best pet in the world.

[@brendanharris8754]

Great video Sophie! Keep em coming

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Thank you! 😊

[@ParrotsOnWheels-Julia]

Awesome video Sophie! We do need to talk about the inner dinosaur though and the fact that they will nibble/bite to give you their opinion, I think a lot of people think that parrots are being naughty or bad when they use their beaks, I really wish people would research properly before getting such a, I’m trying to think of the right word....multi-layered pet. I personally love every moment with my two but I waited for 10 years because I was at college and then I used to be away from home at conventions a lot. I had to wait until I was at the right time in my life.

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Hi Julia, oh absolutely - they can be sassy little creatures! And totally agree that we have to wait for the right time in our lives for these birds - if I had got one when I was still worked full time with animals, I’d have never of seen it as my base hours were 8am-6pm!

[@Lunathebird]

i agree my bird luna is sure something

[@callisto9]

This is a fantastic video! I wish this was required watching for all potential cockatiel owners. We just lost our boy of 20.5 years last month. Wouldn't trade that experience for anything. That said, I'm not doing it again. They are a far more challenging pet to keep properly than most people know.

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Thank you so much for your kind words, and I am so sorry for your loss 💙

[@callisto9]

@@BirdNerdSophie Thank you. We miss him so much. I wish I could volunteer at a bird rescue, but there isn't one nearby. I love cockatiels so much, but they are more than I can handle again at this point in my life. Thank you for making these videos! It's clear you're making these for the right reasons!

[@livi6886]

I love this! I have my own cockatiel (Atlas), and he is quite a handful! His powder down looks like snow! One thing that I have found saves a lot of money long term is diy toys. I buy bulk amounts of sola, mohogany pods, jute sticks, bamboo, and balsa wood for the same price as a few large Planet Pleasures toys.

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Oh absolutely - I love making DIY toys as they are all unique and tailored to each bird 😀

[@vickyramos6849]

I enjoyed your video thoroughly. I have multiple Siberian Huskies and understand the lifetime commitment. I learned that cockatiels have an average 20 year lifespan. Wow. I did not know that.

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Thanks for watching 🥰

[@23kancheong]

In Chinese, cockatiels are call mystical phoenix 玄凤. They are great companions and also a mess to home lol.

[@BirdNerdSophie]

That’s lovely 😂💙

[@BigShippy0]

Great video, I've never liked the idea of owning a pet in general, but my neighbours recently got a cockatiel and they put it's cage on their balcony, they haven't taken it out of the cage since they got it (about a week) and they barely give it any attention. I've never taken care of a parrot (or any bird really) so I didn't know how it all works, but the fact that they keep it in the cage all day every day (sometimes in the scorching sun with minimal shade) just didn't sit right. I decided to look it up on YT and this vid showed up. So yeah idk what I should do since I don't know these ppl and I've never talked to them and I feel like it would be weird to just ring on their bell and tell them to take care of that poor thing. But again, great video, very informative!

[@BirdNerdSophie]

It’s so hard to see people you don’t know care for birds incorrectly! You could always put a note through their door recommending my channel for cockatiel tips 😂

[@malcolmmitchell6529]

I would be knocking loudly.

[@CathySulu]

Just buy my cockatiel today, im still learning to bond with him (Winster) good companionship. ❤❤

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Congrats!

[@ka24det240sx]

Hows winster now?

[@nandab813]

Hi Sophie, I have two female cocateils. One is around 1 and a half month old and the other is 8 months old. We have made our 8 by 8 ft balcony into an aviary. The older one shouts a lot , I guess she keeps responding to the sounds of other parrots and birds that are residing in the trees all around our apartment. Now the younger one also has started accompanying her although her noise is feeble for now. We bring them to the balcony at 7 am and the shouting continues till 11 am everyday and they take break for a while and start off again by late afternoon. Please suggest me if there's anything I can do to stop them from screeming as it's a community living and I am afraid someone's going to raise objections. If I cover the balcony with a garden cloth will they stop shouting?

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Hey, thanks for your message! Screaming is a complex issue - I’d recommend checking out this video for some initial ideas!

[@angsfeatheredfriends]

Good video. Wish more people researched before they get, any pet honestly.

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Same, the amount of messages I get saying I just got my bird what do I do is upsetting!

[@angsfeatheredfriends]

@@BirdNerdSophie Another reason I stopped almost all social media stuff. This was a constant on places like reddit and discord. Hope all is well with you guys, and the flock. WEDDING DATE WHEN?!!?! :o

[@BirdNerdSophie]

@@angsfeatheredfriends all good here thanks and hope you and your flock are too! And haha no date set yet!

[@klausbaerl8090]

Great video, and the poops are twice the fun after beetroot …. 😆 I love my cockatiel‘s, they are absolutely worth the effort!

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Oh yes, beetroot and chilli poop stains everywhere 😂💙

[@ubetchaslots]

Same I agree. We rescue dragons and they're alot of money, time.and clean up but most of all so Amazing funny sweet cuddly and did I say amazing creatures to spend life with🐸🦎🐲💚💛🧡💚💛

[@niky0408]

How often should i take my cockatiel for the vet? My pet cockatiel, Blanca, is 8 years old now and she's only ever been to the vet once. I take the best care of her as i can-- changing food and water everyday, cleaning her cage every week, and not clipping her wings so she can fly and stretch. I give her dried herbs and veggies, along side calcium, cuttlebone, and molting conditioner(?). She also has a large cage, big enough for her wingspan so she can spread her wings. With that being said, she has only ever been to the vet once.. about 5 years ago. Before or after the vet, she seems perfectly fine and has never had any injures or complications. Unfortunately, as you said, an avian vet is very expensive and we don't have one near by. I don't know if this is okay or not, despite me trying my absolute BEST to keep her healthy and happy. Should i still be doing check-ups? I worry that a long car drive to a vet for her, might be more stress inducing then it should be and it might harm her. (also.. is it normal for her to be so antisocial? i tried to pair her with a male, and another female cockatiel, but it always ended with her biting them to the point of blood, and me having to sadly return the beautiful birds. though she isnt aggressive.. she interacts well with cats and dogs, though she does hiss. she hisses at me, and anyone, but is never aggressive. when she "bites", its more like she angerly rubs her beak on you...) (also, also.. she hates toys! i try to give her fun toys, but she hates them all. wood, paper.. anything. it has to be a very specific of thin paper that she rips up and spits out, otherwise she never plays.)

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Some people take their birds annually to a vet, others take them when they think something is wrong!

[@sarat9156]

Hiii I'll be getting a baby cockatiel in summer but because during collage I'm always out 2-3 days a week I've been thinking of getting another friend companion for it. Would it be a good idea to get a baby dove or parrotlet at the same time as the cockatiel so they get used to each other as siblings? Each one would have their own cage. I know you'll say just get another cockatiel but because I mostly live with my parents they will only allow another one bird that is smaller in size or quieter overall.

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Hey! I wouldn’t recommend a dove as they can’t communicate in the same wi the with parrots but do bear in mind that cockatiels tend to get bullied by most other parrot species which is one of the reasons why I say they are better with another tiel!

[@JUMALATION1]

I have had my cockatiels for 3+ years now (they are 4 years old). Should I take them for a vet checkup even though they otherwise seem perfectly fine and content? They are not hand tame so I don't want to stress them, and all the trust I built up will be lost if I grab them. (I have had birds since 1998 so I'm pretty good at noticing if something is wrong usually, but like everyone knows, birds are good at hiding stuff)

[@BirdNerdSophie]

I don’t think someone with a lot of experience has to take their birds to the vet annually for the sake of it!

[@kellymallam2770]

Hi I own 2 beautiful cockatiels Buddy & Bowie I have a problem with them pooping in their water & food bowls what can I do ?😊

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Are the bowls high up in the cage or low down?!

[@kellymallam2770]

The bowls r up high they r positioned at the front of the cage 😊

[@BirdNerdSophie]

@@kellymallam2770 might be worth looking at the perch placements around the cage to increase the confidence to explore and poop elsewhere!

[@SoCalRonnie]

My Sisters cockatiel was the sweetest loving fun bird. So devoted to his family.

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Awesome!

[@frankmiyamoto4226]

Awesome sauce from l.a california. Nice job thankyouverymuch

[@annajbanana2132]

Thank you for this great video. I have a pair of bonded lovebirds who are noisy messy little toddlers. I love them dearly. I also have two senior cats who get along fine with the birds. My little male bird Moe loves my little female persian cat Sophie and rides around on her back. My other cat mostly ignores them. My little female bird Lilly is shy. I have been thinking about adopting a cockateil next year and just want to learn everything I can before I decide. I also love ring neck parrots. I live alone a devote 100 percent of my time to my pets. My kids are grown and gone. Anyway your birds are adorable. I plan to watch more of your videos. Thank u for the amazing info

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Thanks you for watching and sharing 💙😊

[@FlameandFoxLetsGame]

i am a gamer i have lots of wires around would this be a problem? will they chew them and hurt themselves?

[@BirdNerdSophie]

You’d need to supervise them carefully as they will chew wires!

[@FlameandFoxLetsGame]

@@BirdNerdSophie ty for replying!

[@taniaknowles6514]

i think they are great had a few and i think they chatter and talk and very cute

[@BirdNerdSophie]

They are awesome little birds 😍

[@SmilingMountains-lz1hl]

Thanku for this informative video❤❤

[@BirdNerdSophie]

My pleasure 😊

[@birbfriends7705]

I really want one 😩💕 Great video

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Thank you! They are amazing little creatures 💙

[@breyanna.azucena]

oddly enough, i have a dust and pollen allergy… however, i’m not allergic to my tiel *at all*…. his dust never bothers me!

[@BirdNerdSophie]

That’s awesome! I suppose it’s a different kind of dust!

[@sarabaron1662]

Great video! Thanks for the info. I just got one that a boy abused and trying to help him feel happy. Any advise. I need to clip nails but he won't let me get close yet😢. Thanks! btw ❤the shirt

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Have you seen my bonding and taming playlist? 😊 also you may have to break a bit of trust to do his nails if they are in need of doing but make sure to restrain properly as you can’t restrict their chest at all!

[@tashabates9683]

Are they louder than love birds or budgies ?

[@BirdNerdSophie]

They have the potential to be!

[@TheOdaynassir]

they are not as noisy as Hahns Macaw, i am downgrading from macaw to this. Had two macaws male and female and they drove me nuts with their screaming which turns sometimes into talking. you were spot on with everything you said but i noticed with my macaw when i had the male first it was very nice he let me touch him and we were fully bonded but when i brought the female in they live together and they only come on my shoulders and not touching is allowed. so the other advise i would suggest is don't bring a companion if you are expecting to play with your bird all the time.

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Macaws are very loud indeed! All of our birds are in pairs and we have no issues with our bonds with all of them - sometimes hormones can affect that!

[@mihaelafluieras6469]

Thank you so much. 😊

[@BirdNerdSophie]

You're welcome 😊

[@TheParrotTeacher]

Great video! Such noisy little monsters lol!

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Boss men!

[@bluefeathers142]

Does the dust off your teils not affect the conures breathing, I heard that old and new world parrots shouldn't be in a home together, do you have dehumidifiers?

[@BirdNerdSophie]

No it doesn't affect their breathing - we clean regularly and we have our air purifier and have no problems :)

[@LeaneThomas-x7v]

Thank you for your video!

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Thanks for watching 🥰

[@ornithologydude8649]

Honestly underestimated how loud they are 😂 nice vid 👍

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Absolutely! Sometimes they rival the conures 😂

[@Kage0No0Tenshi]

Idk with one I should get lovebird or cockatiel. like to spend time with my budgies but they are now on sell because of they went to pair and they went from 2 to 14 budgies xD getting army soon.

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Cockatiels often get bullied by budgies so that’s something to bear in mind!

[@Kage0No0Tenshi]

wtf smal bird bully 2x bigger one xDa ahahahaha@@BirdNerdSophie

[@sherlinenisha1924]

Hey, My son is 1 year old and he loves birds. I would like to get a pet bird for him, which bird would you suggest, so its not very messy and not harmful for my son.

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Hi there! I wouldn’t recommend a bird for a young child - all birds are very messy, noisy and require a significant amount of time and effort. One wrong move from a child or a bird could end up with the other being injured!

[@sherlinenisha1924]

@@BirdNerdSophie thank you. What would be the right age though?

[@littlebair91]

I had a cocateil my whole child hood, people always asked me in my teens if i ever got annoyed by the squawking 👀 im like.....i dont hear it? I had been so used to his sounds i never did

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Haha you do get used to the noises over time!

[@angelasmales3284]

Very well said!

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Thank you!

[@SamirBrawlStars-g9z]

When she said the word “Expensive”… yeah Uzbekistan (my home country) has cheaper aka 1= 150,000/ $11 USD( United States Dollars) and a tamed cockatiel is $40 USD so if you want a cheaper version note that those aren’t tamed but Really Cheap but if you already want a tamed, it’s only $40 usd… THANK YOU FIR READING :) ❤ have a wonderful day/night!

[@zelmanewell5486]

How do you tell if you're tiel is sick?

[@BirdNerdSophie]

This blog will help: bestbehavedbirds.com/2022/07/04/signs-of-a-sick-or-ill-bird/

[@iamconfusion1791]

They're very mischievous and will bite and shred anything they can get their little beaks on. My older cockatiel will know when he's done something wrong and gets upset when we call him out on it. Using a soft and gentle voice will probably be your best bet to gaining and maintaining their trust. They can pick up on your energy, so if you can remain calm and peaceful, it will help them wind down and ease their stress.

[@Rozabel163]

That's a fine bird.

[@flockofrcbirds]

There's only one reason that beats all odds: They are sooooooooooo cute😍😍😍

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Very true - though with great cuteness comes great responsibility 😂

[@Lunathebird]

my bird luna deserves the world

[@Lunathebird]

but she may also destroy it

[@BirdNerdSophie]

😂😂😂

[@cherylrackley3253]

I have a pet 6 month old hand raised cockatiel Beige / yellow MALE. Due to health reasons I am unable to keep him. Sadly I am looking for a permanent home for him. He talks sings sits on shoulder so all the hard training work done. Please contact me.

[@BirdNerdSophie]

I would recommend reaching out to local parrot rescue charities in your area!

[@kxrsxnxii]

Can i have him:3 (jokingly, he’s probably already gone, its been a month)

[@timmy_2928]

i had 2 Cockatiels 6 years ago and when one died the other cockatiel missed her so much that he died or i dont know. Is that natural

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Unfortunatly only a necropsy can determine the cause of death

[@twinkletoes.9968]

Condolences on your losses.

[@denniswillson5990]

If getting a pair of cockatiels would you recommend getting two of the same sex?

[@BirdNerdSophie]

It doesn’t matter as long as you are very strict with reducing hormonal behaviour!

[@thecatfriend4716]

i just watched this to see the cockatiels!!✨✨✨✨

[@BirdNerdSophie]

The cutest babies 😁

[@bayleecheyenne252]

I miss my cockatiel 😢 he lived to be 27 before we had to help him cross the rainbow bridge. Due to his age he no longer had any decent quality of life and was starting to shut down. 😣

[@BirdNerdSophie]

That is a grand old age 💙

[@tuarani1455]

I always wanted a cockatoo, the next best thing is Cockatiels, but i am dust allergic, i cannot ever get one. Dustiness along with night frights and tendendy to get egg bind... I ddnt get one for 3 reasons... Else these are my favourite favourite little birds

[@BirdNerdSophie]

The dust can get quite bad at times, but air purifiers can help!

[@tuarani1455]

@@BirdNerdSophie i used to sneeze profusely with my love birds dus,after she crossed the rainbow bridge, i opted for conures, now I dont sneeze that much

[@mtoffo2275]

Btw I love those pokemon cards in the background 😁

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Thanks!

[@kaibalfour2318]

I had one named Sally growing up but she escaped when we were cleaning her cage. She flew into a tree and we couldn’t get her to comeback then she flew away. I always wanted another one but never got around to it till now

[@BirdNerdSophie]

I’m sorry to hear that 💙

[@StrawbelleIS-THE-BEST-WOW]

Because of the dust, do you need to bathe them more regularly? How often do you recommend? ( if you have a video bathing them, would be great if you could link it! ive looked through your channel but cant find it, definitely recommend making one if you havent! )

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Most cockatiels aren’t huge fans of bathing, but here’s my video on it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHTKmap9rdGIb9E 😊

[@amylynn74]

I'm a Veterinary worker and we DO see birds, and I adopted a cockatiel (Floki) recently from my clinic..... pretty much all he does is hiss at us, especially at night, when I say good night and cover him up... he gets mad :( Hopefully, in time, he will love us, like we love him! What fresh food (people) do you give yours? BTW : He's loving this video , watching your babies! :)

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Thanks for watching 😊 we don’t recommend covering as it can stress birds out! Ours get a wide variety of safe veggies and sprouted seeds, grains and legumes for breakfast- there’s lots to choose from!

[@dorkusamericanus]

They’re so cute 🥰 My husband and I decided against getting a cockatiel, despite thinking they’re so cute and have such fun personalities, because we live in an apartment in a densely populated city where buildings are very close together, so we knew the noise would be an issue. However, even though we did thoroughly research, our rescue parrotlet is much louder than most parrotlets, and our budgies mimic his loud screams. 🙂 So I guess all birds are loud pets Just good to know easy it is to get evicted from your apartment. Luckily we have very strict anti eviction laws where I live :)

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Haha oh yes, I don't believe any birds are quiet pets 😂

[@malcolmmitchell6529]

They are ideal for a small apartment.

[@malcolmmitchell6529]

Scroo the neighbours.

[@malcolmmitchell6529]

Don't be so docile

[@Ash43509]

I never knew cockatiels were so cheap other places. Where I live they are 350 dollars or more depending on the mutation. I agree with the dustiness mine leave a light white film on things and that’s after dusting daily. I have an air purifier but I think I need another one. My messiest bird is my conure Leeloo. She picks things she doesn’t want to eat out of her food and just flings them across the room. Kirby isn’t ‘too’ noisy but he will sing the same song about 40+ times a days so, if you think it’s cute at first it’s best to keep that mentality because you’re going to hear the hell out of that song for the rest of your time at my house 😂

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Lol! Yes our two do the typical head flick of anything undesirable out of their bowl! And we get the woo-woo song here all day, every day 😂

[@Ash43509]

@@BirdNerdSophie cockatiels are funny, they pick a song or noise they like and then do it to death. Kirby knows a few songs but sticks to ‘another one bites the dust’ and that Earth Wind and Fire September song. Lol. Sometimes he mashes the two together and adds a peekaboo or a wolf whistle in there somewhere. He’s a regular bird DJ.

[@Ash43509]

what’s really cute is when he whistles a song and my little conure Leeloo dances to it. They bob up and down together while she ‘whistles’ along. (Little banshee shrieks she thinks is whistling) and You have to make a big deal out of it and tell her how awesome she is or she gets annoyed with you.

[@BirdNerdSophie]

@@Ash43509 LOL I love this! 😂

[@thegoldaxolotl6151]

My cockatiel isn't that noisy and isn't that messy but very nice video!

[@BirdNerdSophie]

There will always be variations with individuals for sure! 😊

[@pattiadams7556]

Do you know why my Cocateil bounces her head up and down what is it mean

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Depends on the context - this video might have an example and meaning :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2LMZIqoh9lrars

[@edisonmc049]

i got 2 and although they are a little different... there good birds :D

[@BirdNerdSophie]

That’s awesome 😊

[@silviadsilva7058]

Thnxxx girl.. more power to u..

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Thanks so much! 🦜

[@amandaarndt1098]

Mine was a gift, of course it was discussed before hand, and my bird was friends with my dog. My bird hated having his cage shut, and had free rain of mine an my mom's home. I loved him, my sister wound up killing him.....I'd love another one but right now is not a good time.

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Thank you for watching and sharing 💙

[@sylveria2295]

The dust did it for me I’ll stick to budgies

[@BirdNerdSophie]

They are super dusty indeed!

[@X_Ov3R-_-Ki11]

I cared for my mothers Sun Conure and he kinda made me not want to keep any birds in the future 😂. His was extremely loud and he would literally fly at and attack people. I had a love/hate relationship with him. I was considering getting a cockatiel but now im not so sure.

[@BirdNerdSophie]

they can efinitely be hard work!

[@judithtorres7965]

Can parrots drink tea

[@BirdNerdSophie]

They can only have certain types which I why I recommend avian tea from Polly’s Natural Parrot Boutique or Greywood Manor!

[@sarahfrape5171]

I’m a child and sense I love birds I will get a cockatiel because I love them

[@BirdNerdSophie]

They are cool birds but definitely worth waiting until you’re older to make that 20+ year commitment! 😊

[@Byakuya79]

Minute you said dust i said next pet idea for my kid. Great bird tho.

[@BirdNerdSophie]

They are exceptionally dusty indeed! Little bundles of fun though!

[@chanelofmylifechanelofmyli3949]

Only reason that makes me watch KZbin is of you :)

[@BirdNerdSophie]

You are so sweet, thank you 🥰💙

[@AmyOnda1]

Ok you seem totally like my people. I saw your cowboy bebop posters in one vid, now giant Pokémon cards. XD

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Haha we are full on nerds over here 😁💙

[@WritingRebel82]

Serena gets loud, but that's part of getting a bird.

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Absolutely! 🦜

[@ThisIsMyFullName]

Cockatiels are relatively quiet parrots, you can't keep noisy parrots in an apartment without your neighbors complaining. Where people get it wrong is thinking there's such a thing as silent parrots. Birds are just loud animals, it's their nature, but some are much more noisy than others. If you want a quiet pet don't get a parrot, they are only quiet when they sleep.

[@BirdNerdSophie]

They are definitely quiet compared to others, but sometimes I can hear them two floors down and when I’m coming up the stairs to my apartment 😂 but yes all birds will make noise everyday! It’s not necessarily screaming, but chatting, whistling, singing etc! And you are right, the only time we get peace and quiet is when it’s bedtime 😂 but we love them! 💙

[@sobree9743]

*me watching this video with my 5 year old cockatiel on my shoulder* You know what, she might be right

[@BirdNerdSophie]

lol I love them really but they’re hard work!

[@pm6829]

My girl is quiet and not loud at all probably because i have just one😊

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Could be 😊

[@silviadsilva7058]

Aww that poop scene was cho cute..

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Thank you 😊

[@ChristineAxtell]

It straight up dookied on her head

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Just part of the bird life 😂

[@judithtorres7965]

Does parrot need a partner

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Hello, yes I believe that parrots are happier with companions!

[@judithtorres7965]

Ok thanks

[@judithtorres7965]

Can parrots drink tea

[@edibertotorres9208]

Does a parrot needs a partner

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Hello, yes I believe that parrots are happier with companions!

[@awakenedpisces680]

Thanks for this video. I do not want a bird that poops all over the place. Pretty gross that he just did that in your hair. 😵‍💫🤢

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Poops are a big part of living with birds!

[@awakenedpisces680]

@@BirdNerdSophienot all, some can be trained.

[@skylasjourney]

most animals are noisy

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Very true!

[@contactusece7769]

Not sure about your opinions I have owned cockatiels all my life my birds have always been quiet o think because you have pairs they feed off each other. Mine were not too messy at all. Poops take a cockatiels poop any day over a puppy accidents you are overly dramatic they are not expensive cmon cats and dogs are expensive

[@BirdNerdSophie]

I’m not being dramatic at all. And I’ve kept single cockatiels before and it’s just the same. No need to leave a rude comment just because you disagree with me. This video is designed to put people off getting them who aren’t suitable homes. Parrots are the number one most rehomed type of pet in the world because people can’t handle the potential negatives.

[@Megaultrastupid]

Hi! I really enjoy watching your videos and getting the scoop on the important things for taking care of a cockatiel, but I have a question, I know you recommend two cockatiels but could it work if you live with more than one person..?

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Some birds will be okay as a single bird but I do feel that they get a lot out of having a companion of their own species too!

[@Megaultrastupid]

@@BirdNerdSophie thanks for the info, chip and fish are so cute!

[@Tovarishch_Etnikogamist]

The difficulty in cockatiels isn't in cleaning their cage or picking the right food, the difficulty is actually in understating their personalities as not all of them have the same, dogs and cats too have different personalities but the dogo learns to tolerate your wants and the cat just doesn't need you, while a cockatiel doesn't tolerate everything and it also needs you at the same time so thus why it needs you to study it and learn it, that is essential for your communication with the parrot which is the most important thing in "owning" a parrot, basically the more intelligent the pet is the more difficult is to keep up with it, one example of intelligent "pets" we humans have is Kids.... A cockatoo for example has the same iq of a 5old human...

[@BirdNerdSophie]

They are very smart birds indeed!