Cockatiel vs. Conure: Which Bird is Right for You?

[@bongzilla7770]

“They want to be on you 24/7” I see this as an absolute win

[@boson4829]

Hahhah I have a quaker Parrot, and I can't leave the room without him flying onto me he lovesss meeeeee

[@pollypocket3508]

@@boson4829 I also have a Quaker, and that's how he is, too.

[@shellyfreedman4555]

Its both a win and a loose nvn Those little toddlers are gonna annoy ya 24/7 and try to snatch everything that is eatable. Even when it's toxic for them sksk

[@Flightstorm]

I agree! The only reason I would have any disagreement is because my Conure gets AGRESSIVE when he's on my shoulder, back, or head! Especially when my husband tries to touch me! But we're training that out of him by only allowing him arm and hand time. At least until his step up gets better!

[@TheMotorick]

Yep, from what I've read about wild conures, a bonded pair in the wild are never absent from each other.

[@veronicaidrovo8333]

“Cockatiels are very chill, they like to be relaxed” *My Cockatiels screaming at each other for no reason in the background*

[@mikazuki-chan3962]

Cockateil 1: I'm the most chill birb! Cockateil 2: No I'm the most chill birb! Cockteil 1: No it's me! Cockteil 2: No, me! **screeching intensifies**

[@veronicaidrovo8333]

Lol accurate description of how my birds act lol

[@mikazuki-chan3962]

@@veronicaidrovo8333 Ty :>

[@Naze727]

Lol

[@extrovertedintrovert2900]

Lol my tiel screames 24/7 even when he has everything he could possibly want 😂

[@isabeltheacegal3384]

You can train your bird against separation anxiety, if you reassure them that you're coming back whenever you leave their sight. You can repeat a sentence before you leave them (exemple: I'm going to come back!) and after you return (see? I came back!). In time, they will learn that, if you say that before you leave their sight, they didn't lose you forever, and will become more calm.

[@valentinapenagos7564]

Thankss

[@acek2016]

That’s a good idea! Thank you

[@gardensnailll]

THANK YOU

[@mattbaron6792]

Hi

[@aqsaanjummohammadclassvii6839]

Thanks for extra information 😉

[@michaelwilford1131]

She's right about green cheeks, they're very high energy, cheeky, and demand attention, but also super sweet. Mine drives me nuts but I love coming home to see her waiting for me to let her out :)

[@Natalie-gl9ob]

Awww that so sweet and cute also

[@belle369]

“They love to be pretty” Haha!! That basically sums up a cockatiel right there 😂

[@ElleAndTheBirds]

😆 Yup!

[@Tusskie]

My favorite cockatiel differs slightly. He likes being pretty and is just an overall birb. He screeches for berries he can't have,screeches for his favorite people, attempts to befriend and later attack him sized sock plushies that you painstakingly made for one of his favorite people, is terrified of almost literally everything,and chirps in response to conversation with me. He's not my bird,but I love him all the same. He's my favorite pied banana birb

[@imhappy7756]

@@ElleAndTheBirds love your emoji's it's so funny 😆this one haha😂😂😂😂

[@moofie1262]

Any cokateil in one word

[@hyperioxd7209]

Cock a tiel

[@its_skymochi4520]

Her: “cockatiels are quiter!” My Cockatiel whenever I leave the room: SCREEEEEEEEEEEEE

[@Magic_sparkles]

Omg..😂😂😂

[@CrystalWolf-oi1nm]

:)

[@jellybeanroblox2222]

Teacher: wheres your home work Me: my bird ate it

[@Sulfer_99]

That happen to me though she just rip my works

[@solemolinaro4474]

Fun but not so fun story: that happened to me.

[@ksuperdragons6393]

Yup

[@fatui]

Where is your homeworks? My bird shat on it.

[@R_candy]

Acctually this happened to me

[@zeefeer0543]

i have asd, and parrots are one of the things i'm totally obsessed with, i research everything i can possibly know about them. it's very helpful that you said "if you are sensitive to noise", it's a big factor. i know that people get confused when i tell them i want a parrot because i don't like noise and especially noise i can't control, and still want a parrot... i don't think that having a disorder makes people not want a friend anymore. great video!

[@fairyradia]

I have sensory processing issues sometimes as a result of my ADD. Having a bird has, surprisingly, helped a lot with learning how to cope with sensory overload in healthy ways.

[@zeefeer0543]

@@fairyradia that's awesome!! i'm happy for you and your helpful bird friend)

[@catbatrat1760]

@@fairyradia Wait, really!?!?!?

[@itsally8922]

i think my cockatiels a conure in disguise! hes loud, chews everything, flies on top of cabinets and the the door frames like kermit too!!

[@animallover2476]

That is what mine would do! But, I sadly lost both of my cockatiels almost a year ago, a year apart.😥 One got sick (I don't know how and the vet didn't help much). He was shaking and I didn't know what was wrong. I brought him to the vet the next morning but they weren't much help. After a week of being sick and being on a weak medication and (the vet said to have them separated from each other so if it was contagious the other won't get it) it wasn't doing anything. But, a little late on that! Later that week, I noticed the other was acting sick, too. She was shaking, as if they were shivering (the same as the other was). Then the next day, the one that had been sick the longest had died in the middle of the night. So, that then caused depression for the other and made her freak and not want any contact! About two months later the other died😭😩 The first one was always an alarm clock and would sing with the music I played, the second would barely talk... until she had the cage to herself.

[@OxOx_XoXo1]

@@animallover2476 i just bought a cockatiel and she is shaking too... Now you are scaring me

[@schmeekie]

@@OxOx_XoXo1 id say do research, and keep an eye on temp of the room, they are small and dont heat as easy as youd think, id say 30 - 40 degrees farenheit as an absolute minimum, and take them to the vet if its warm enough/ you're unsure. please take care of your feather friend!

[@OxOx_XoXo1]

@@schmeekie she looks fine now.. i hope.. now she eats,drinks,screech when wanting attention. Now i wanna know if its male or female..

[@All-vm3cj]

Shaking is normal for most part but if they show more symptoms like tiredness more than usual or something then be conserned

[@richardadams4928]

I have BOTH. I've had a cockatiel for over 10 years, and recently got a dusky headed conure as a rehome. The cockatiel, Baby, is indeed much more chill. The conure, Skittles, does like to wrestle on his back and to hang upside down in his cage. Skittles is very lively, Baby is much quieter. They're both VERY sweet and loving and both want constant attention. And I love them both dearly, and they both deserve it.

[@daredevil2241]

Which one do you suggest to keep?? suggest anyone

[@richardadams4928]

@@daredevil2241 Depends which one fits into your personal lifestyle better. I would have had a difficult time choosing, but Skittles, the conure, passed on so now I only have Baby, the cockatiel....😢

[@ArtGuyBushy]

Me: watching this video My conure: EEE EEE EEE LEMME HAV FOOOOOODS Me: *takes off head phones* WHAT! conure: *dances* Edit: idk why I wanted to say this, but she can say kiss kiss now

[@soup9912]

.-. um what

[@Ambipie]

weird puppy

[@Ambipie]

@@soup9912 Birds are exactly that

[@fartballs1604]

Ooh Freaky little guy

[@mahem-5877]

HAHAHAH I LOVE THAT 😂😂

[@alyaboop7999]

"But they can also be one person bird, and choose a favorite" Me: that explains ari alot...

[@melodic.starlight]

you watch Jaiden too?

[@alyaboop7999]

@@melodic.starlight yup, she is my favorite animator

[@mariavictoriamolleja5374]

Ohhh, yeah, that makes sense

[@StoreboughtStew]

ARI FROM JAIDEN ANIMATIONS!

[@abhijitprajapati3764]

oh yea

[@FeatherBeautiful]

aww! I really like this! You should also do one for cockatiels vs budgies and Conures vs Budgies! I would love to see that! :)

[@ElleAndTheBirds]

Thank you so much! I was planning to do cockatiels vs budgies too, since so many people have both! 😊

[@clarissawin3467]

@@ElleAndTheBirds Hi can you also do a conure vs budgie?

[@FreedomASMR]

Can you please do Conure vs Budgie?

[@ashe16yearsago]

ElleAndTheBirds I just wanted to say that as a person with asthma and a cockatiel, the “bird dandruff” doesn’t seem to bother too much, it might bother others but won’t bother everyone :)

[@jossieroche8590]

Ima get the Cockatiel. They fit in my Home. Cockatiel: *SCREAMS*

[@ishakak147]

"Birds bite for many different reasons" *meanwhile conure bites a finger" I like how you well prepared yourself btw

[@isabellenoglik9290]

I like conures , I have a green cheeked conure named Sorbet, She is learning how to talk rig how!

[@ambikamahajan7226]

I say cockatiel! They’re just cute lil feather babies (Thanks for the heart)

[@cemal_kutsal]

I have one

[@lynxx1890]

same

[@leothebudgie676]

I think budgies are better, because the are very gentle and SMALLER than cockatiels. I have 2 of each!*

[@DollsAreCreepy1]

"The green cheek conure is rising in purchases"*cough cough*jaiden animations*cough*

[@ryeit9421]

Yasss XD

[@feminico2613]

Yep lol

[@gaypotato17yearsago5]

YESSSSS

[@gaypotato17yearsago5]

Frickn ari

[@DeviDiva]

Yup ari is cut birb

[@wyomingadventures]

Great information! I'm definitely thinking about getting a bigger bird. I have had cockatiels. Not a conure. My last cockatiel was 25 years old. He was an awesome bird. 💖🐥🐦😊

[@ElleAndTheBirds]

That’s awesome! I love cockatiels. I don’t think I’d ever be able to be without one. 25 years is a great long lifespan!

[@jannaatloauti8996]

Did your cockatiel release a lot of dander? My older brother has asthma and I really want to get one, but don't want to make my brother suffer.

[@joudy3739]

@@jannaatloauti8996 well cockatiels are known for releasing a lot of dander but if you bath them and make them clean they won't, my mother has asthma and my cockatiel never did anything to her 😀😀😀hope this helped

[@NeIIy]

@@joudy3739 that's good to hear. I have a dust allergy and was worried if a cockatiel wouldn't be a good option

[@joudy3739]

@@NeIIy well I have a few allergies so to test that I am not allergic I visited a nearby pet store. I hope this helped .

[@brendah4701]

“ Cockatiels are very chill and relaxed “ Cockatiel owners : 👀

[@wnynewjersey222]

Lmao

[@birdperson8879]

Those lucky people who have conures that don’t scream 😑

[@ElleAndTheBirds]

Ikr 😂

[@tedlewis9022]

That would be great lol

[@kuljitminhas8707]

i had a conque THAT NEVER EVER SCREECHED

[@rcky6357]

@@kuljitminhas8707 conque

[@karimahmad4100]

Flight_Feathers 2 and they both don’t scream thank god

[@yarai8577]

i have a cockatiel and she’s literally my pride and joy

[@R_candy]

At first I wanted a cockatiel but then whe got a conure and he’s perfect

[@mallexi4278]

I'm gonna get a Sun Conure, any tips? I'm really nervous lol

[@_royaleruler_5643]

I was thinking the same thing and I am deciding on a green cheek conure because of the dander from cockatiel and other reasons. I want an affectionate one, can some of those be cuddly?

[@coi7146]

@@_royaleruler_5643 I don't know if you still want a reply since it's been a month lol, but I have a turquoise conure and he LOVES to be cuddled; even more so than my dogs

[@cuozu]

Claire Peterson will they just sit on your shoulder? I play a lot of computer games and I want a bird to just chill with me while I play lol

[@coi7146]

@@cuozu I wouldnt count on it lol. Mine does sit still on my shoulder a lot but once he decides he wants cuddles or pets he won't stop harassing me until he gets them.

[@shanpatrickbaker988]

Thank you for the clear and well thought out video. Too many comparison videos ramble on and on about unrelated things. Thank you for focusing on the actual title of this video. Quite helpful for a Love Bird person like myself. I don't know much about other pet birds and this was helpful for me.

[@bkm2797]

I started with a cockatiel (female,Pearl), and several years later added a green cheek. These two are like day and night, Jamie, my cockatiel is the sweetest bird you could ever hope for, she only likes her head and beak petted or rubbed, and really does not like her feet touched. Piper my male greencheek, is a pistol and quite demanding, jealous and wants it to be all about him. Warning, conures can bite you so hard, it will leave a V formation that will take sometime to heal, so keep the Neosporin handy, and watch your lips. Your a great teacher, and a true bird lover. Thank you

[@vanillanilla4257]

Kermit is just a 4 year old in a nut shell 😂 We love you Kermy birb! ❤️

[@zepp8806]

When you watch “what bird should you get” videos even though you don’t plan on getting a bird

[@acek2016]

I can relate

[@Isabel-tp4fo]

I’m getting a cockatiel but I’m still watching these

[@garys1494]

When you watch “what bird should you get” even though you already have birds

[@Isabel-tp4fo]

Uchiha Isie I was getting a cockatiel because I couldn’t get the dog I really wanted and they were really the only option but turns out I got him so not it’ll be a bit before I get one

[@haileyguevara6674]

I just like learning about diffrent species just incase my mom ever always me to get a oet ive learned about hamster and im in the middle of birds

[@Desmond-b4w]

My cockatiel was so awesome anytime I left the room she would yell very loud for 10 minutes and would always want to be on me she died at 9 months old of a heart attack R.I.P nala 🤧

[@LegendOfMoonDragons]

I've only ever had budgies, and I can probably see myself sticking with them for life (tiny, full of personality, a good mix between chill and energetic, pleasant voices, not nearly as demanding as a cockatiel, on the odd occasion they bite it feels like a light pinch, they bond to people really well, but are really easy to socialise even later in life, easy to entertain... the list goes on) but I'd love to try a bigger bird some time, when I can afford one. I personally have a love/hate relationship with every cockatiel I've ever met, as you said, they're super demanding little buggers haha, very very self-centred. I think I need to meet a few conures, see what I think, because you were describing a similar personality (yes, as you said, individuals vary, but still). Parrots are high-energy as a rule, even a low-energy parrot like a tiel is still more than most non-bird people expect, so a high-energy parrot like a conure would be a very different experience by the sound of things! (budgies are high energy, but only in short bursts, they chill for half the day then go on naughty rampages in the morning and evening). It was really really helpful to hear you describe their personalities! I'll keep doing research over the next few years, and who knows, maybe one day I'll pick up a conure ;) Or maybe I'll just stick with budgies haha

[@ElleAndTheBirds]

Love budgies! I have three 🥰

[@tessab.6351]

Maybe look in to kakariki's!! I find them to be a bit budgie like but bigger and more investigative!!

[@CrystalWolf-oi1nm]

Whenever my budgies bite, it HURTS

[@Dickwraith101]

Id recommend an amazon, as the other bigger bird species are much more demanding

[@Octavia_Goetia_666]

@@CrystalWolf-oi1nmsame 😭

[@arodandjeter1]

Spot on about the conures sound😂my green cheek is all good by himself doing his own thing in his cage but if ya leave him too long he’s gonna make some noise that’s for sure.

[@dschafar6679]

Conure can be very friendly. Kanye: "Good Morning!"

[@ElleAndTheBirds]

Aww 🥰

[@alteredfold]

My green cheek, loves my son and I , but when he gets in trouble, or does something I don't want him to do, I'm the only one he steps up for. My son has cockatiels, they tolerate me, lol. My green cheek is a snuggler. All our birds are pretty mellow, and pretty quiet. Our cockatiels had two babies, they are the hooligans! Just found your KZbin channel. I love it. You do a great job! Your birds are so wonderful.

[@pauladaniels273]

I have one green cheek conure, just like you said he's cuddly and demanding.

[@rojz1]

I have both. Win win :) Conure (Now she is 6 years old) came to me as unwanted pet and I'm so grateful, she isn't cudly, but she's friendly and funny, she doesn't like hats and big colorful things so she scream everytime we have something on head :D and cockatiel (now 7) is my sweetheart, she's so calm and cudly. I love them sooo much :) They're listening your video and they say hello :D

[@parrotlife6856]

Thank you for all your help and cockatiel videos I’m so happy to say we have found a little female cockatiel in my area and I’m so exited to post a video about her soon :) but sadly she is not weaned yet so I have to wait to bring her home . P.s. she is hand fed and super friendly! I’m in love with her ! Lol

[@ElleAndTheBirds]

That’s so exciting!! I can’t wait to see her!

[@e25dainka]

“Green cheek conures are very quiet” *hears mine scream while I am in my yard*

[@TheMotorick]

I have two green cheeks, and two sun conures, and your description of conure personalities is spot on. I've also noticed a big difference between Green Cheek behavior and Sun behavior. The best way I can think of to explain it is that Suns are bigger, slower and goofier while Green Cheeks are more high strung. They are both very cuddly though.

[@shlomomo3888]

Duskies are my favorite conure. They are like the golden retreiver of the birb world

[@justinhensley108]

As someone that has owned both, this girl knows her stuff!

[@parrot_crystal]

I think a budgie is a right type for me. I been have budgies for 7 years since I was 8 . I had simba (my conure) but he passed away 😢 but I was a good counre owner tho.

[@ElleAndTheBirds]

Budgies are amazing too! Haha we’re both 15 😂 I got my first budgie 6 years ago when I was 9. So sorry about Simba 😢

[@parrot_crystal]

@@ElleAndTheBirds yea birds/parrots had been a part in my life for a long time💖

[@spookythomas4574]

I got a conure a couple days ago and she warmed up to me very easily. I would also research which conure type you get as well. I got a very very quiet kind of conure and it stays true lol. I got a crimson bellied conure btw. Edit: she’s also warming up to getting pets :>

[@lauradavis6066]

I've had both and loved them! My green cheek conures are definitely more messy and can be temperamental but are so rewarding in their intelligence and personalities. My old cokatiel was very easy to take care of and was super sweet. I would recommend both!

[@CrystalWolf-oi1nm]

Do your conures bite much?

[@lauradavis6066]

@@CrystalWolf-oi1nm they used to, bit we trained them not to!

[@CrystalWolf-oi1nm]

@@lauradavis6066 Oh, thats good!

[@sylviaeneriz4808]

I have watched a lot of conure/bird videos and your’s was the most helpful and on point and you are younger than everyone else I have seen. Well done!

[@kaciecabral9759]

I got lucky with my green cheek, he just sits on my shoulder all day and cuddles my face 💕

[@wiz8744]

AWWW!!! I have 3 budgies right now and I love birds! I've always wanted a green-cheek conure but they're kinda too expensive for my parents but I'll probably get one when I'm older! Love ur vids!

[@khalidnahas8816]

Team conures! (Because of my allergies to dust mites.)

[@desisarod]

team conures... because they are more beautiful and colorful

[@kuljitminhas8707]

My Cocktail never likes baths as a result it has not gotten one in a while and IT CREATES THIS HUGE HUGE HUGE DUST CLOUD

[@desisarod]

@@kuljitminhas8707 team conures!

[@mikethunder84]

I miss Plumas ( spanish for Feathers) my mom conour she had while i was in middle and high school. He used to love dancing to my music like Korn and Deftones. He head banged. He was loving, loud and unique. I miss him.

[@ydyddio]

My first bird at the age of 9 was a Cockatiel, and they are among my fave species and get my vote, absolutely. I have a theory, and would love to see what others think of it's veracity: It seems like to me that those who have a preference for Macaws over Cockatoos also may favor Conures over Cockatiels. Our flock includes at least one of each, so I'll admit that my personal feelings about the relative similarity among the personalities of conures and macaws, and 'toos and 'tiels respectively, are such that many conure lovers also prefer macaws. Of course, I haven't done serious study, but in talking with other bird people, it seems there may be something to it. (disclaimer: My daughter's got a female GCC, my son has a female 'tiel & a female blue throated macaw. I have cockatoos- a male Goffin's and a female umbrella.) Anyone agree? Disagree?

[@2013TombRaider]

Your conure description matches my budgies. He is always I mean always hyper and full of energy and also very very demanding of our attention even though i got him a partner female budgie he still wants my attention for at least half an hour everyday. If I don’t go to him he flies across the rooms to my shoulder.

[@adanmokeef6296]

This Was Made The day After my birthday and when I Got My Cockatiel

[@adanmokeef6296]

ty 4 the heart

[@StoreboughtStew]

I'm stuck between them both! I hate noise, but i love playful pets! And I've always wanted a sun conure

[@xx_gremlin_xx9372]

I’ve always wanted a cockatiel, and this video proved that they’re right for me! Thank you so much!😅

[@mattpeters6635]

Great job with this video. I have fostered/rescued birds for years, and agree with 95% of your characterization. Conures are wonderful birds, but they are social and do require a lot of attention. They are also quite good at their job of chewing things up, so give them lots of toys, and expect wood furniture and cabinets to be mistaken for chew toys as well. Green Cheeks are relatively quiet while Sun Conures are very loud. The one place I would differ a bit is that not all conures are the same. Green Cheeks are rambunctious, Sun Conures tend to be more varied - my two are older (one is 10+, the other 20+ years old) and they are mostly chill, though again they love to chew on things, so if you don’t give them something to chew on while they are on your shoulder or arm, expect them to make use of your clothing as chew toys, happily shredding shirts, jeans etc to pieces. Great social birds for those with the time to give them lots of love and time.

[@YourNextCast]

You really have a great connection with your birds. That is really awesome. I like the cockatiel i think. Great job.

[@ElleAndTheBirds]

Thank you so much!! Birds are my passion. I’ve had them for almost 6 years. Cockatiels are awesome birds!

[@lettydelarosa6145]

My sun conure is definitely LOUD! And he's definitely handful but he keeps us all busy and we love him! ☺️

[@miah1172]

This video was very helpful, thank you! I was considering a conure over a cockatiel because of their attachment and intelligence, but now I realize they might not be the best choice for my lifestyle. I wouldn’t be able to give the bird constant attention , and I wouldn’t want to neglect it.

[@oddbloochicken]

I've been watching so many videos about birds, especially teils. I've always had this love and fascination with birds even though i never knew anyone with birds or had one. I've grown up with cats and currently still have 2, which is unfortunate because even if i saved my money i cant buy a bird because of how stressful it would be for both the bird and my extreme hunter of a cat. I can't wait to have my own place to stay so i can finally get one after wanting one almost my whole life

[@davida6806]

What an excellent video young lady. You're spot on with what you say too. I had a cockatiel many years ago and it was a loveable little thing as you say. I now have a green cheek conure and what a difference 😊 he's into everything 🙄 I'm home alone all day these days and he's a fantastic little companion 😀 he certainly keeps me busy. Never having had a conure before I learnt quite a lot about him from you. I'm looking forward to your next video. A huge thank you from the UK 😁😘👍

[@ElleAndTheBirds]

Thank you so much ☺️ those crazy conures keep us on our feet! 😂

[@davida6806]

@@ElleAndTheBirds thanks for replying 😘, indeed they do... He's into everything 😁

[@lisabek72]

I have 2 conures and one cockatiel. They all live together in a huge flight cage. I just love being with them.

[@camilledammasch3648]

This is spot on. I’m a GCC Breeder and have a pet GCC and a cockatiel who share a cage. Conure is very jealous of the cockatiel hahaha

[@Reflecterr]

not the smartest to have a shared cage. like she said, the conure can bite the cockatiel and it has basically no self-defense

[@imhappy7756]

I would love to have a bird like kermit but I am so in love with cocktail and all are cute but the right bird for me is a cocktail so I am going to buy one

[@karenknowles1537]

I got my half moon conure (16 years) as a rescue so she was very insecure and fearful. I have only had her 6 months and she has truly settled but she developed an extreme bond with me. She is very quiet as long as I’m near her but if I leave the room she calls loudly. I think over time she will be less clinging. She is a joy, wonderful personality.

[@hugbloom2664]

Your adventure playground setup looks awesome! Helpful info thankyou

[@d931]

Your my favorite bird channel!! :) you deserve 5000 BILLION SUBSCRIBERS!!! :)) I like how you say s c r i t c h e s

[@ElleAndTheBirds]

Thank you SO much!! You’re so sweet! ❤️❤️

[@carolhartley4448]

Scritches is the word for that.

[@carolhartley4448]

@PopcatX I know, I was responding to someone new that never heard of scritches, I don't use that word but as you just said , there are many names, Thanx

[@Maria-cu8zt]

@@ElleAndTheBirds no u deserve 1000000000000000000000 subscribers!!

[@nicoletaglodeanu115]

No you deserve 9000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 qua-trillion subscribers

[@aqilrahman5704]

I though this was just action but its actualy talking and stuff , and it is very very helpful and understanable ..thank you

[@WarriorBazooka]

I've been lucky to have a pineapple conure who doesn't scream (i've only heard her do it twice, otherwise she does her flock call) and who isn't constantly chewing everything in sight! She mostly prefers to sit on my knee or arm while I'm writing and take a nap or get cuddles. Pikachu is very sweet!

[@ReyanAbdul]

You explained everything so well thank you so much

[@smp22]

Our Green cheek picked my wife, he loooooves her. He likes me ok, too, but I'm the one that gets the bites, and he bites HARD. I'm a dude, I have rough skin and rough hands, but he breaks that skin no problem and draws blood. Your video is great, and people really aught to do their homework before making such a big decision. Our guy will be with us for 25 years or longer, if we're lucky, so it's a big commitment. It's important to know what one is getting into. I do love our conure, and I certainly love my wife - he makes her SUPER happy. He was my idea!

[@isaacm.schembri2007]

Watching this warning and I'm still excited about my new green cheek conure lol 😆 :D 😀

[@LadyVader]

I've discovered the right bird for ke is neither (although I do love them both). I'm allergic to tiel dust, and I was a little intimidated by conures (first time bird owner here). After a ton of research, talking to other bird people, and self-reflection, I decided on a lovebird and HE IS MY PERFECTION! He even shows conure behavior like snuggling against my neck to nap!

[@ElleAndTheBirds]

Aww!! I’m so glad you found your perfect bird, your lovebird sounds adorable!!

[@JenEdits270]

I one this is 4 years ago, but I really can’t pick between these to birds. This video will help slot when I watch it!😊

[@carolhartley4448]

Hi, I have a green cheek and I have the same play gym as you! Guess we know how to make our birds happy!lol I also diid not put those big metal things around the bottom, it's nicer without it.

[@ElleAndTheBirds]

How awesome!! It really is a great stand 💚

[@Простопопугаи]

Yes, they simply adore the chumizu in the spikelets. I planted my parrots in the garden.

[@DrMan-nh3bg]

I'm getting a cockatiel in 1 and a half months. Can't wait!

[@ElleAndTheBirds]

That’s so exciting!!

[@DrMan-nh3bg]

@@ElleAndTheBirds i know! 😁

[@compilationsforyouandme29]

Have you gotten him yet?

[@mooplaying6039]

Yeah have u?

[@amaniadam3344]

Omg wow im so excited for you XD umm did you get your bird..

[@annajohnson4566]

This video actually helps a lot because I am about to get my first bird and I wanted a conure. But with the help of this video, a cockatiel is better for me. So thank you a lot

[@PG-wz7by]

This and the cockatiel/budgie videos are very helpful. Thank you!

[@ElleAndTheBirds]

Thank you so much!

[@PG-wz7by]

@@ElleAndTheBirds I'm here after Mingi Luvsbudgies 🙂

[@rainbowp.148]

i came back to rewatch her old videos, but wow you can really see the improvement. these olders ones are kinda awkward but the new ones arent

[@xihanlong6761]

I wanted a gcc, but now I realize that a cockatiel fits me more! Thank you very much for this vid.

[@ElleAndTheBirds]

No problem!! I’m so glad this helped.

[@xihanlong6761]

Live Laugh Birds :)

[@desisarod]

nah... team conures!

[@Richie34Rich]

@@desisarod yeh bro team conures for life

[@tonyxgamer6467]

Very well informed video! I got an conure half a year ago, and have a cocktiel and an african gray from before. The conure I got was just a baby, and she is mischivious and rebellious, but she is also sweet, social and cuddly too. Tried to have her outsode with the two other birds, but saw quickly that the african Gray and the conure do not go too well with each other as my african gray hates it when other birds flies over him. One day the conure was too quick and she was about to perch on the gray. The gray was flying away to get away, byt the conure was flying after him. Got them seperated quickly though so no harms done. The relationship between the cocktiel and the conure is on an off. They are not allowed togehter withoyt supervision, but my conure is being playful to my cocktiel. The cocktiel is an senior and she is more about the cuddles than playtime. One time my conure was wanting to play tag with my cocktiel and the senior bird that she is, she is not a good pilot anymore. She ended behind some funitures, she was all fine. But my conure was concerned. Once I got my cocktiel from the crash site, the conure went to the old lady and just stood there and did not do a thing. By what I have experienced, Conures are surely the type of bird that is clowns and likes to be mischivious. But they are also great companions when you are socializing them early on. I got my conure when she was only 2 months old. And i must say, other than the few incidents she is going well with the birds I have from before, and the other birds do accept her aswell. Of cause if anyone wants a conure, just read up on them before getting them. The same goes for the cocktiel. Cocktiels are the sassiest birds I have ever come across. And for African grays they are similar to how conures are like, but they are very loveable and is fairly all-people birds. But even they can connect with only one amd tolorade the rest of the family.

[@piney_studios]

My conure Mango definitely is mischievous. Mine will eat my homework and fly up in my tree in the backyard and doesn’t like to get down. And my conure will get jealous when other birds are even NEAR me

[@alicebondet5826]

Hello Elle, thanks to your help as well as theParrotTeacher here on youtube me and my life partner are the proud parents of a sun conure named Tequila and a grey/yellow faced red cheek cockatiel names Kiwi. Our flock is 4 members strong and we continue to watch your lovely videos for advice 😊

[@sarahh2072]

Thank you this helps so much in my decision!!

[@ElleAndTheBirds]

Yay!! Which one did you decide on?

[@sarahh2072]

@@ElleAndTheBirds I decided on a cockatiel because 1 I'm in an apartment so quiet is very important 2 I need a family pet, one good with kids and 3 I don't think I have enough time in the day to devote to a conure, and when I do come home I'm ready to relax

[@sarahh2072]

@Nope He's doing great! Very friendly and social, even with my 7 year old. Since he was hand fed he already knew how to step up. He loves head scratches and makes crazy weird dinosaur noises that scared me at first but it turns out that's a baby purr lol. He does screech sometimes but overall he's very quiet.

[@sistercats7948]

I’ve been thinking about getting a cockatiel, as they seem like an amazing bird choice for me, but my mom has terrible asthma and I really don’t want to risk anything, because of the bird dust but maybe someday. For now I’ll just relax with my budgies :3

[@Valenttina17]

So sad the cockatiel has the powder for allergies. I really wish I could have him.

[@elise-i6e]

If you bathe your cockatiel often, that helps a lot and takes off the dander. Your allergies won't act up much.

[@KayleeStone-si8sc]

need help with my cockatiel I've done research on Budgies for years and I'm learning on Cockatiels now. I'm waiting for everything to be set and ready before I get the bird. Like the cage, once it's fully setup with the right things, once I bird proof my room, once Ive learned everything I need such as food, taming, sickness, moods, and so on. But I'm confused about something. So Budgies (from my knowledge) need about a week or two alone in the cage to understand the surroundings and you. You could rub your finger on the cage and such so they can get used to you. But is that the same with cockatiels? If so, how long do I need to wait until they're okay with their surroundings? What do I do when I first get it? And how soon should I let it out the cage so it can fly freely in my room?

[@coool73]

Hi!! Sorry to reply to this comment kinda late you’ve probably got the bird now lol, but if not, that’s a myth!! You actually should try and get your bird used to your hands when they first arrive. By this, I mean regularly sitting near the cage and changing their food/water. Yes it feels a bit sad to startle your bird, but they’ll only fly around the cage for the first times you do it, eventually they’ll get used to you entering the cage.If we left them to “get used to their surroundings”, they’ll just adapt to being alone with no disruption, so it’ll be harder to tame them from there. If you start straight away, they wont have time to get used to being alone. As for when u first get the bird, what I did was left my birds carrier and cage open so they could fly about. They freaked out at first, snd were very scared but I made sure to quietly sit on my bed and ignore them so they wouldn’t see me as a threat. Although this is inconvenient for a lot of people since you kinda have to let them go back when they want, you can gently approach the area they’re in if they won’t go to their cage, and they should be a bit scared of you and fly ( hopefully towards the cage ). Hope this helped and you are having/ will have fun with ur birdddd!!

[@chomuu42]

Honestly, depends on the bird's behavior. My first conure as soon as he was brought home and the nerves calmed down after a few hours, he wanted to do nothing but preen my hair, cuddle, and by the 3rd day, he was already flying to me to be cuddled, but i think i just got lucky with him lol. Obviously, a bird like him won't want to be left alone. But my second conure, she was TERRIFIED. When she first arrived home, she immediately ran under the couch and screamed and bit when someone tried to remove her from underneath there, my lil vampire🥺🥺Would freeze in fear and you could see her heart accelerate if you put your hand anywhere near her. Took about 2 weeks to warm up and step up to fingers without screaming or biting. Was in her cage the whole time because she refused to come out, but her cage was next to our other conure's cage with a seperator in the middle so she at least had some company. Poor baby still struggles but that's because we got her at around 5 months and she wasn't socialized properly at all. With a bird like her, it would be best to take it slow and let them get used to their surroundings by not overwhelming them with too many new things at a time. Learn body language and know how to recognize when a bird is stressed or scared so you know when to back off and leave them be. As for the flying question, at first, my birds didn't fly at all unless spooked. Don't be surprised if this happens, and don't force them to fly by quickly dropping your finger. Instead, do recall training and they'll be a pro in no time. First start with little hops and reward. Do over and over until they start flying to you to be rewarded. Since I started recall training a month ago, now my two birds will literally just do a circle or two around the house and return right back to their cage. Also, now they're able to fly over to their canary friends so there isn't as much screaming for me to drop them off to visit. It's great exercise and not to mention awesome for their mental health, too. Honestly just go at the pace of ur little fella and you'll be just fine.

[@mondraymondo]

In other words... conures seem to have similar traits to a lovebird XD mine’s a lot of drama and bites

[@nyking9876]

Great video, and very informative. Good job!

[@bestmaryam]

When my green cheek conure is angry he never scream he speak he say « in the cage in the cage » when he’s not happy to be in or he say « you hurt me you hurt me » because he learned when I said you hurt me I was angry so he says this when he’s angry but he never screamed

[@wigglynooderls9379]

Maryam B I thought conures don’t speak? I’m sorry I’m so dumb I’m just getting into birds

[@shellyfreedman4555]

@@wigglynooderls9379 they actually can. It takes a TON of dedication, and usually they aren't very clear, but they definitely can uwu

[@zanebal-najar9142]

Thank you so so much for this video ❤️

[@parrot3860]

너무너무 귀여운 아가들이네요♡♡♡

[@theKRB93]

Great video between precisely the two types of birds I have been considering. I have owned a sun conure in the past and while I love his personality, I had heard the noise level of the green cheek can be somewhat lower. Thank you so much! Liked and Subscribed!

[@aquavita1]

I have had my conure for 8 years. He used to be increadibly loud at the beginning, but now he is mostly quite. He doesn't even make noice when we leave the room. The only times we hear him is when he is scared ( noices coming from outside) or when it is late morning ( past 11am) and we haven't said hello to him yet. Basically, the loudness can change with age and environment.

[@kurt6708]

I’m getting a cockatiel tomorrow I’m so excited this video actually really helped because I probably won’t get a conure because I am sensitive

[@justbirbvideos1701]

Its a great video!-Great facts😊

[@ElleAndTheBirds]

Thank you! 😊

[@justbirbvideos1701]

Live Laugh Birds I love your profile pic🥰

[@ElleAndTheBirds]

Mingi luvsbudgies thank you! Kermie birb 🥰

[@justbirbvideos1701]

Live Laugh Birds Very cute Kermie🥰😇

[@karinarodgers_]

I was thinking about getting either one. I’ve done so much research on both of these birds and listening to all different pros and cons helps me out. 😊I’ve decided to go with a cockatiel I’ve decided to go with Japanese names also lol it’s gonna be moon for gray or sun for yellow(translated of course )

[@n1nted.h0e19]

I have a green check one and every morning at 10 am exactly she screams and it sounds like a human 😭😭

[@theclashingshinx8369]

Hi, this is a guy with a Conure and all I have to say is that I love them so much!!

[@jadembauer]

And my sunconer is like IIIII WANT FFFFOOOODDDD :

[@erikd4690]

Great video! One thing I would add to any intro discussion on a pet species, is how long they live. We need to consider our pets' longevity when thinking about what kind of commitment a pet's care will require. For conures and cockatiels, a well cared for pet will be around for about 20 years! Keep up the great bird content, your videos are really fun!

[@aravenclaw8749]

So conures are extroverts while cockatiels are introverts

[@liawaters5958]

Thanks a bunch for this video! I've been trying to decide what kind of bird I want once I have my own place, and I think I'm definitely going to get a cockatiel!

[@busyutensils2519]

I just got one he is 11 weeks old.. let me say I am in love!!! So I do recommend cockatiels!!