DO PARROTS MAKE GOOD PETS? | 7 Things to Consider Before Getting Your First Parrot

Thinking about getting a bird and wondering if parrots make good pets? Here are 7 things to consider before getting your first parrot! In this video, I'll go over birds as pets, why are one of the hardest pets to own. I'll talk about why parrots could pluck their feathers, why parrots bite, why they're not the easiest pets but if given lots of time and attention, proper diet, nutrition, and care, parrots make the most amazing companions you could ever ask for! I highly recommend watching Parrot Confidential, a documentary that shows what it is really like to own parrots and the reality behind what happens when parrots aren't wanted anymore.
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[@ElleAndTheBirds]

WHY DON’T YOU HAVE MORE SUBS?? This is quality content right here!!

[@FlyingFids]

Omg Elle, thank you so much! 💕 ILY AND YOUR BABIES, YOU’RE AMAZING!!

[@ElleAndTheBirds]

I seriously think you’re going to blow up on youtube!!! And I mean it, your videos are amazing!!

[@FlyingFids]

Ahh thank you so SO much! ❤️❤️

[@musicooze]

You 2 are my favorite youtubers! 🖤 my budgie wouldn't be alive without you guys... :)

[@taistudobom]

I was watching Elle and YT recommended me Won, I can see the connection now, you are both amazing S2

[@jung.o.2080]

I've had cats my whole life, and now I'm really interested in getting a bird. I've done a lot of research but I think I have more to check. I just fell in love with the idea of having a pet that is very interactive and small. Sometimes I think I shouldn't get a bird and other times I should. So I think I'll have to wait longer and see what happens

[@Leahannejade]

I am literally in the same boat as you

[@swiftiebee13]

Good luck to both of you! Any updates?

[@arli4406]

I got a lovebird - quick compulsive decision- best decision I've ever made! So little so full of life , love, character...makes me smile every day!

[@okaybutshutup]

Same tbh, I have two cats and a dog and I really would like a bird but I feel like some trouble might happen between them :[

[@mikeyangel420]

I've grown up with cats my entire life as well, so their attitudes are just second nature to me. When I got a prey animal as a pet for the first time it was some serious whiplash. I never realized how different it was having an animal who isn't predatory. It took some getting used to but now, I would literally throw myself in front of a giant hawk to protect my turtle baby!!

[@parismiles4168]

I'm just wondering if anyone else has had a similar experience to me. I have a 5 month old Quaker parrot hen. Hopi has toilet trained herself! I noticed she would flap her wings periodically when she sat on my shoulder and felt she was trying to communicate something to me. I tried putting her in her cage when she would do it thinking she might be tired and she pooped straight away. The next time she flapped I put her in again and she pooped straight away again. I gave her a seed as a reward and she hasn't pooped on me since! Every time she flaps her wings I put her in her cage and she poops like clockwork. I am stoked! I haven't had a bird before but she seems extremely intelligent by any species standard... including human haha

[@Shaee]

I wouldn't trade my lovebird for anything, but he is the most challenging pet I've ever owned. I have owned basically every reptile, rodent and 'average' household pet and I have never had to devote so much time into an animal as I have my little baby. He is my whole world and I couldn't imagine a life without him in it.

[@carolhartley4448]

Good for you and good for your lovebird❤btw any species of parrots, all are very challenging, agreed!! I also would and do the best for my conure, so worth it to have my little buddy, Jake, along side me, you are awesome bird parent, I can tell!!! 👍♥️♥️♥️

[@Ansonidak]

I have a green cheek conure and I love him. I never recommend parrots to other people. I emphasize how hard they are. My boy is both the most rewarding and hardest pet I've ever had.

[@akouio]

I do too, I totally agree, he is the most difficult pet I've ever owned but he's great and I love owning him lol

[@sophiahegedus8919]

This! We have two cats ( 1 kitten 1 adult) a king Shepherd (88Ib at 1 year old) , I had a cockatiel who passed away at 21 years , a green cheek who passed away at 10 years and currently have a jenday ( 4 years). I have had rabbits as well way back when, and fish: parrots are by far the most difficult because they just simply don’t care about what the human wants 🤣

[@Ansonidak]

@@sophiahegedus8919 I know, it's like "Yeah yeah I love you, now what's in it for me"

[@JawadKhan-dn8ip]

Tbh parrots aren't that difficult or expensive to care for there only difficult or expensive if u make it

[@twinkletoes.9968]

​@@sophiahegedus8919Condolences on your losses.

[@d.e.b.b5788]

Regarding noise: I chose Pionus parrots and African grays, because neither shrieks (naturally, anyway; but they CAN learn loud noises from other birds: we had a mockinbird that moved into the tree outside the bird room, and the gray learned all sorts of bird calls from the mockingbird. It was interesting to see them talking to each other in bird languages which weren't natural to either of them!) . Pionus are also usually more sedate, and will sit on my shoulder for many hours. Pionus can learn to talk, but have the stereotypical scratchy bird voice. Grays can duplicate just about any sound, and only need to hear something once in order to learn it. Giving them their cages near an outside window where they can talk to people passing by and other birds and animals has made them very socially active with the world. I can't speak for other bird owners; but mine seem to see their cage as their 'house', and spend about 90% of their time in or on their cage. I leave the cage doors open whenever I'm home. Oh, I also 'trained' my birds to think they can't chew furniture and trim, by having it all made of white oak in the first house we had. So to this day, 31 years later, they still don't know that they can chew up the plain pine wood furniture and trim in the house.

[@xprettylunax7561]

Great video!!! I would also add owning a parrot will change your home, for example: you can’t used most nonstick cookware or appliances, no more scented candles, air fresheners, and certain cleaning chemicals, and you always have to make sure to have doors/windows closed. But they are totally worth it!! We love our kiwi (sun)

[@JawadKhan-dn8ip]

Ive breed canaries and my mom uses non stick pans never had a problem also sometime we use air sprays still never had a problem maybe u have to burn the pan for the chemical stuff to come out and with the spray we dont spray near the bird area but it kindoff close to the room never had any issues

[@-SailorJupiter-]

How come you have to keep the windows closed?

[@pokechubirdie6654]

I can totally agree on the noisy part. When I had my yellow-sided conure he would always make noises before I went to sleep. He would usually stop after like ten minutes, but I think it was his way of letting me know he was there. I really miss him... He passed away over a week ago due to a freak accident. The room feels really empty without him... But, I have made a few changes to make sure what happened to him doesn't happen again, and I'm planning on getting another conure! I have all the toys, perches, and the large cage, so I think I could give another conure a good home. Your videos are awesome, though, keep being amazing my dude!

[@FlyingFids]

I'm so sorry to hear about your bird 😔 sending love your way and thank you so much for watching! I'm so excited for your new bird and the new memories you'll make together! 💕

[@pokechubirdie6654]

Thank you! I don't think I'll be able to get a new conure that soon (my family isn't by any means rich), but that's okay! I know I'll find the right bird eventually. I'm really glad that you're able to have Pineapple and Pumpkin, though, they seem very happy with you!

[@ellagrace1454]

I’m 10 years old and I agree with parents not getting a bird for there children unless them and the parent know the responsibility and I have done a BUTT load of research so I know everything I need to know but so, yes I agree 😁👍🏻

[@minilamma4879]

That’s nice! Good luck with your bird buddy if you are getting one!

[@Yawnn_n]

@@minilamma4879 i really want one, but the ONLY problem is that they will wake up my whole family while we're sleeping.

[@pokemonbrickbronze5947]

Same, i have done over 1 year of reserch, and im 11 years old, and my parents have agreed that i will get a bird if my grades improve, and MY GOSH, I was *DESPERATE* i went from 12/50 to 48/50 in maths 😅

[@pinkteavc8420]

​@@pokemonbrickbronze5947 did you get one?

[@katt8857]

I trained my little girl (green like Pumpkin?) very early, e.g. "No Bite" -- a quick learner, socialized, always friendly. IMO, the key is early (if possible) & repetitive training. If problems -- be gentle, seek help, like this video!

[@FlyingFids]

Completely agree! I love that they’re fast learners so repetition and also patience is definitely key to training/taming a bird! Thanks so much for your comment! ❤️

[@indithebudgie]

I love how Pineapple and Pumpkin are just sleeping on your hand! they're SO CUTE🥺

[@TheOneAndOnlyFen]

I've owned birds when I was a kid, my mom had a ringneck up until recently and I realised how much I missed having a bird. So, I've decided on getting one. I've talked to my moms birds breeder about my options. I knew I wanted something more than my childhood cockatiels, but a little less than my moms Indian ringneck. She suggested a green cheek conure and its definitely high on my list. I'll be gathering the items I need soon!

[@arsonsnail]

how’d it go!! did you get a green cheek conure?

[@clintrenicker5017]

This video should be a mandatory watch for anyone about to purchase a bird.

[@alexischristensen6496]

I adopted a 5 year old green cheek. His name is froggy. I already love him so much. At the adoption place he got attached to my sister. But she doesn't live with us. He is pretty friendly and loves head scratches

[@Materia-Hunter]

Good video! Thanks for putting together this information. With how popular birds are, too many folks are making impulsive decisions to buy them and unfortunately the parrots end up paying the price :(

[@stefc8292]

SUCH GREAT QUALITY! You're so authentic and SO incredibly well informed. My bf and I are going to be birb daddies soon and I'm so nervous! With you here on KZbin I feel much more confident! I'll enjoy watching your climb to internet stardom ♫

[@flanneri]

Hi! I have a cockatiel at home and she loves singing but thankfully my neighbours are alright with her sound. She just loves biting into everything I have, my papers and pencils and I have to keep poking her away but in the end she just wanna be beside me giving her rubs 😂 anw I enjoy your videos ♥️

[@FlyingFids]

haha thanks so much for watching! 😊

[@Luna_kuna08]

Hi. I have a pet bird and i got her when i was just a child. Lost her trust one time (when i was 10) and slowly got it back. Im proud of past me for actually loving her. Got her a partner when she trusted me more She bit my fingers and it never startled me!😊

[@chiuzii__]

They're as cute as ours at home! He's the same kind as pineapple. Have you ever bring them outside playing ?

[@FlyingFids]

Thank you! 🥰 we always take them outside of their cage to play and we put them in a carrier whenever we go outside. We don’t have a back yard to bring them outside yet but hopefully when that day comes, we’ll have an outside aviary!

[@OneTyler2Many]

They are so adorable. Thanks for all the info. Always wanted a parrot but wanna do the research first.

[@amberbriggs4411]

ur content is so educational honestly thank you so much

[@SnowFox-pg8kz]

today I got a green cheecked conure instead of a cockatiel and I love them so much! ❤❤❤ I'm so happy but. I forgot how loud they screamed! I dont mine since I have my ear plugs in most of the time but it does scare me lol! im so excited to get to know my bird better and train them and have them out! I am happy I have your videos to watch! because now I can take better care of my bird so thank you a lot!!! ❤

[@birdslife76]

What’s is so sad my aunt got a hamster and a dog for my cousins and one of them broke their hamster and dogs legs and the hamster eventually died 🥺 it’s so sad to see things like that happen thank you for making this very helpful video :) (as a bird owner of 4 you are my favorite YT)

[@soysa1934]

July 31st is my birthday! And your channel is seriously AMAZING! You are one of my favourite KZbinr! I learned so much about birds and I’m hopefully getting one soon! Thank you so much for teaching me about birds! I rewatch a lot of your videos to be more educated and I love you and your birds! ❤️

[@Skdkshdjdje]

My grandmother grandmother had a parrot and after she died my grandmother and her parents ended up with it and because it was with her grandmother when she died and had such a close bond with her it would not let anyone lay down

[@jasminedelgado2570]

Hi! I'm a new sub, I love your content so far❤ I would like some advice if you please. I got a green cheek conure about a month ago and Akua (my birdo, she is 6 months now) likes to bite and try to destroy my glasses. Do your birds try to do that? She even flys and lands on my glasses as im wearing them just to truly and destroy them. And if you have any advice on how to make her stop trying to tear apart my glasses I would be very grateful. Thank you^^

[@FlyingFids]

Hi Irene, thank you so so much, I’m so glad you’re enjoying it so far! First off, congrats on being a green cheek owner, they are an absolute blast to have! ☺️ Akua is still very young which means it's THE perfect time to teach her that biting certain things is inappropriate! She’s also at an age where she’s going to be exploring things with her beak so she will bite anything that she finds intriguing, like glasses! When my birds were that age, they never actively flew towards my face to get at my glasses but they did, however, bite and perch on my glasses or bite the part that rests on my ears whenever they were on my shoulders. There are several different things you can try! I suggest taking her off of your glasses as soon as she flies onto them, place her down, give a stern “NO”, then turn your body away so you’re not facing her and kind of ignore her for a good 10 seconds and then interact with her again. That way, it’ll communicate to her that biting glasses=no attention and it might take a few tries or lots of tries for her to understand (be patient and consistent!) Another thing you can do if you haven’t already and before she even flies to your glasses, is to trick train her (so it doesn’t make her think “oh, if i attack her glasses, she’ll play with me!”) Trick training is great especially at a young age because it establishes a way to communicate that you can continue to build with Akua for years to come (highly recommend starting a training routine with her!) It’ll also get her brain juices flowing and tire her out before she could even think about going for your glasses. I’d also recommend giving her a variety of toys to play with so she can explore with her beak. Hope this helps! ❤️

[@chlonimbus]

I'm thinking about a bird! Unsure of the breed, but I like the idea of small :)

[@yamunadevi68]

Brilliant info

[@FlyingFids]

thanks for watching!

[@myquach7786]

❤️ 💕 💗 ur birds, I have a 5 years old sun conure, knowing he loud he so spoil constantly want to be on my shoulder all day long, I give him lot of attention fly all around the house get excercise. I love all parrots 👍.

[@ansonwoody]

really good video, change my whole mind before getting a bird for my kid

[@katrina7727]

I love how pineapple bites her ear in the beginning!❤️ :3

[@abdiel7635]

I’ve been watching you for a few days now and I’ve learned so much!

[@JawadKhan-dn8ip]

Alot of people thinking that it normal for parrots to bond with 1 person which isnt true it not normal and its a must for you to make ur parrot get along with other people as in the wild parrot interact with other parrots plus it not healthy for a parrot to get to attached to a person as this leads to further problems

[@RaysOfSunshine24]

Those birds are so cute but I could just not imagine having them as pets because they would constantly wake me up early in the morning with their chirping, I'd get frustrated but they are just so darn cute 😂

[@pennygiver_799]

YOU GIVE SUCH GOOD ADVISE

[@jonohoffman5034]

This was very interesting thankyou for posting. I already knew they were a lot of work but seeing it put together in a good video was cool to watch

[@thesacredwild1020]

I was thinking of getting a bird. Just changed my mind. Thanks XD

[@hussainaljoher5744]

This video is amazing and very good with a lot of details! I don't own any birds now because I have kids. When I was single and young I own many birds and I wish I can have one again one day! Great job 👏 You have a new sub :)

[@dakotastein9499]

To be fair...the most of the "wild" behavior of most parrots still lines up well with living with poeple...i think it's fair to say they might as well be domestic at this point. I don't understand what kind of person could get such a beutiful,inquisitive animal and just leave it alone in its cage...whats the point of getting a parrot if your not going to play with and talk to it? When I was a kid my cockatiel sparky had the run of our house...where I went,he went...wed sit at the windowsill and watch thunder and rainstorms togather...and he'd say things like "Zzzap" and make noises like crackles and boom like thunder....i miss him so.

[@ReeferNoob23]

My pineapple green cheek conure is pretty quite though she can get loud but generally pretty quite if im Giving her attention or she is doing her birde things

[@jollygoodgordon5580]

Ur birds are too beautiful

[@oliviasanimals6685]

I might be getting a bird and i just want to ask, do i keep it in the cage for the first few days?

[@ethanallenbaugh528]

What if your parrot likes her cage but you take the top of her cage so she can come out and what if she doesn't really sqock just a little bit

[@saadmaanshahrier]

I like everything about gcc except their sound I might go with cockatiel

[@johnsugue3481]

My gramps have a lil parrot that he addore i remember he always take of, the parrot even came with other parrots

[@Lip22Gloss]

Thank you for the cold hard TRUTH 🙌

[@patriciamoreno4865]

I'm using this video for my son so he can do research so we know how to take care of a pet parrot

[@JawadKhan-dn8ip]

2) u dont need to let ur parrots out of their cage 24/7 u only need to let them out 1hr maximum however if u keep them in a aviary or huge cage then there isnt any point letting them out i only let my birds out for 1 hr in the morning and there fine

[@jumperstartful]

Glad i found this site. No birds for me, thanks.

[@quoquo100]

I have two birds, the only issue I have is their droppings everywhere, I am a person a bit crazy about cleanness...

[@ILoveJesusChrist554]

Me:only watching this when I got the parrot already

[@stevemunn367]

Another great video, can you do one on safe flowers for parrots and parakeets, and ones to avoid 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@dennisd.7971]

I really like your videos! Greetings from The Netherlands. (I have two umbrella cockatoos and they don't make good pets at all, lol.)

[@JohnMarston1900]

Hi im a new sub and 👁👄👁 I’m going through a bit of a hard time in my life and I am very interested in a bird and I’m in a good stable place and I really want a bird not really something for 50 years but a medium sized bird for a while and I understand a lot of things what’s the best bird for me

[@krypticgamer0468]

What does it mean when they touch beaks and bob their heads at the same time??😂found that adorable and funny

[@Icey_FoxVB]

I'm pretty sure they're feeding eachother :T

[@joebean3615]

It’s a hormonal thing Basically there’s regurgitating (vomiting) there food it’s a thing mates do it’s not a cute thing once you know what they’re actually doing (When I say ‘mates’ that’s the animal term for spouse)

[@samuelsanchez8212]

First of all good morning and I would like to just thank you for the time that you took to tell us about the birds I have one that I just got to say about two months ago the same as the one that you got in your hands I named the sky because she's baby blue like a sky I got it from these people that had her in the basement but now she's in an apartment where she could see daylight a fairly big cage not huge but big guy happier I stay on top of her I tried to get her to come out and everything else I'm trying to get her used to walking around with me in the apartment but I need a glove for that cuz they do bite pretty hard but thanks once again God bless

[@jeffmacho16bueno92]

Hi i hope to see you having new parrot vlogs again

[@Valscorn01]

Me today: I want a pet Parrot! Me after this video: Absolutely NOT

[@apo11ocat]

very cute birb

[@firena8717]

What would be the best website or best place to get one me and my wife want one but we don’t know any place near us that sells them or breeds them

[@scottwhiddon6056]

What about reptiles??? I have a gecko, and I am going to get a snake *snake( ball python )*

[@peter2371]

How do you make your cockatiels beak back to pink cuz now its grey

[@brylee._.]

My cousin has a green cheek conure who LOVES my unlce. If you go near my uncle, he will attack you and draw blood....The bird's name is Kermit...

[@logistiekoperator4552]

Do you cover their cage at night?

[@nirmaladevimadhusudan6379]

Which is the best treat for green chick conjures that you hsve

[@kayleighrose3163]

I really want a bird (not a budgie or lovebird)

[@samuelsanchez8212]

Sorry just another question is it okay for them to keep itching someone told me that's just them getting rid of their old feathers is this true thank you once again Sam

[@slurrpyslurp6449]

Me: *plays video* Video: WHEN YOU DIE MAKE SURE UR PARROT IS CARED FOR! Me: ...

[@lilly_71011]

Hey I'm an 11-year-old and I was wondering if I should get a bird I have a lot of free time and we have the perfect place for it, we want to get a cockatiel

[@saoirsequinn8985]

Hi I was thinking of getting a parrot I’ve been doing my research but can’t find anywhere would just be getting one a bit cruel because they would have no one to communicate to but my parents are kind of strict on a lot of pets

[@buddythebird244]

how big is your conure's cage?

[@FlyingFids]

I have two cages that are roughly the same size, one is slightly bigger! 20in x 23in x 32in and 22in x 24in x 33in

[@buddythebird244]

@@FlyingFids cool. I have a cage that is a 26x13x18 in do you think we should get a larger cage for my bird after we are done with quarentine?

[@buddythebird244]

Right now my bird is out of the cage for the whole entire day

[@latestnewt1669]

Just subscribed

[@aniaaa2789]

What if you go to school? This is my biggest question

[@dimmadong2000]

are kids over 10+ good enough for a parrot?

[@raptorjesus5412]

Quite a long time 100yrs later

[@jackdannyels5059]

Or Hawaiian

[@rapi618]

what is the blue parrot u have I know its a conure but what type?

[@joebean3615]

The lighter one is a pinnacle green cheek conure and the darker one is a turquoise green cheek conure

[@oleseaburduja5010]

My parrot died at 5 years old

[@hilarioespino5500]

What kind of parrot like u have?

[@henshuuleviroadto2542]

She has an ari...

[@sandrawalters195]

If I am old and about to pass away I will let the bird be free and old

[@blainefiasco8225]

Her: "they're also monogamous animals" Parrots: proceeds to make out

[@Jarrod07]

😀

[@PracticallyBlind]

Honestly I just hate silence

[@imnotmeaningful8369]

Btw iq doesn’t change when you grow up, if you have a 120 iq as a adult you’ll have a 120 iq at a baby/toddler

[@mistyhaynes7039]

am nine I wont one now

[@budsyremo]

So if i ask you out , i'll have to deal with your parrots as well ?

[@stupidvickfan3744]

Im getting my future kid a parrot so he or she doesn't say stupid things

[@neojahuty24]

I think i rather have a cat lol

[@alanahjade27]

are you a saggitarius?

[@nirmaladevimadhusudan6379]

Can u reply

[@jackdannyels5059]

You're native American

[@dayday3688]

Do ur parrots need a step dad tho??

[@shreyaschaturvedi1933]

was this video made just to make parrots seem like the worst pet ever?? lol completely turned me off the idea

[@birdythings4260]

EXUSE ME IM A CHILD 10 AND I AM STILL CAREING FOR MY BIRD

[@liquid7105]

Hey, birds are meants to be flying over huge areas, not sit in a tiny cage in a appartment. Stop being such a egocentric, birds should not ever be a pet

[@JawadKhan-dn8ip]

Lol parrot don't need 3 to for hours of intention that the biggest lie i ever heard 😂 this girl doesn't know anything about parrot she think she know everything 😂😂

[@joebean3615]

How much attention a day would you say?

[@FlyingFids]

Hi friends! Comment down below if you're thinking about getting your first bird and for current parrot owners, would love to know your experiences as parronts!

[@korecob5761]

I have been talking about budgies for the last month to prepare for them in the school break im gonna do a bird gym(like the one in ur video) diy toys foraging and more also they are gonna have a medium cage so that when i go to my uncles house i can take them with me and play with them in the weekend!! I thought of everything food and more! ( i think i might name them kiwi and blueberry)

[@jiant_]

I'm considering getting a parrot or two, currently I'm in school so I'm unsure if they will be unhappy because I won't be with them for 7 hours. Any feedback would be appricated

[@Klarannabelle]

Im gonna buy a parakeet this spring

[@zoeyz4068]

I am getting a cockatiel this month

[@GioTheVax]

I've been looking into sun conures! I probably won't be able to get one currently due to budget, schedule and space issues (plus my family has a cat), but maybe in the future. It's always good to get a headstart on this stuff

[@buddythebird244]

I have a parakeet named Buddy. he is super cute and we all love him very much.

[@FlyingFids]

I love budgies! Give Buddy some scritches for me! 💕

[@buddythebird244]

@@FlyingFids ok! he likes scritches when he is sleepy :)

[@r_q5227]

Thank you so much for making this video~ My cousin recently bought a parrot, and they were hand reared so they were super sweet, friendly, and loved everyone even when we had only met them once. I May get one for christmas~ or my birthday (feb 14th) But until then i'll just count the days!