Talking Parrot Learning to Count

We tried filming some of our normal chaotic interactions with the birds.
Apollo is our 4 year-old African Grey parrot we've had since December 2020.
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[@sempersolus5511]

"I know exactly what a B L O C K is, but I've never seen this specific one before, so it is obviously going to attack me."

[@kristinrustadhiseth7911]

Haha

[@sweptashore]

Kind of a Trojan Block. Do not trust.

[@Rutherford_Inchworm_III]

Excellent illustration of his natural neophobia. He doesn't even want to LOOK at the scary new thing, he wanders away and finds something familiar he can ID instead, the glass bowl.

[@nancyb9996]

Apollo is right. Those black grains of rice do look like bugs 😬

[@cristinap.morais6878]

they also look like mice's poops😂😂😂

[@kerriethompson2073]

I was going to say that!

[@priscillamoore5736]

​@@cristinap.morais6878- Exactly what I thought!

[@abarette_]

what even is that rice

[@dominicgray5768]

I think of this bird every time I eat a pistash

[@the_newt_nest]

But did you earn it?

[@yamsilman]

Gotta answer four questions

[@Jonathan-Shadow]

You’ll get your pistash when you tell us… *Whats it made of*

[@iodine-53]

​@@Jonathan-Shadowrock?

[@Jonathan-Shadow]

@@iodine-53 wrong…. *S H R O C K*

[@Mywayinak]

My daughter was wearing the manga glass shirt yesterday and I couldn’t believe how many people were like It’s APOLLO!!

[@rotciv1492]

*G L A S S K*

[@KryssMef]

- What's this called? - Like - What's this made of? - Love

[@samiboii9930]

- Wanna earn a snack? - Four?

[@UnknownMaster21]

- What's this made of? - SHREK

[@Diamond______________________Q]

@@UnknownMaster21Rock. S H R O C K

[@master106]

My favorite Apollo clip is the one where he says "Touch Purple" over and over again. I find myself repeating "Touch Purple" when I'm out and about.

[@ChristinaTodd1970]

Same!!

[@childofcascadia]

Ha! Yeah, us too. Also playing a video game if theres a prompt to 'pull lever', "pull lever" gets repeated in the same Apollo voice as when he says "pour water".

[@ShoshanaS]

I find myself saying glass in Apollo's voice. And metal!

[@GabbeMan123]

I love the one where he is offered a bug, says its a plant, "no its not a plant", leans into the camera and goes "its a bug"

[@melodysmash]

Sometimes I'll say to myself, "WoOOoOoow! That's the wow."

[@piratekit3941]

Solei looks like she had an existential crisis the moment the hat descended. And then her brain rebooted.

[@birdonline2751]

When you put the "hat" on soleil she didnt move or even blink for like 6 full seconds lol

[@tracibrooks3402]

Yes, I didn't realize she was capable of sitting still that long

[@faithowens2698]

Apollo *REALLY* loves the number four 😂

[@kaik168]

Its funny how when you started to cohnt the rice, you started with "one" and Apollo immediately said "four". He knows the two words are associated, despite not having the order, which is cool!

[@YariAzQuran]

Every time I see anything made of glass now I immediately think "GLASS" in the deadpan way Apollo says it 😂 It's the cutest thing 🥰

[@mark.147]

Typical Apollo acting like a lens cap at the beginning of the video

[@sarielgrace]

He's helping with the zoom focus

[@tammid8423]

​@@sarielgracenah he just wanna chew

[@aaahwubadugh]

When your comment is so good they make a short referencing it:

[@mark.147]

​@@aaahwubadughi did not expect that

[@kenzieuchiha1191]

Him saying hat is so stinking cute

[@priscillamoore5736]

Goodness, it's like 3 toddlers roaming around on the kitchen counter. 😂

[@mihagomiunik2758]

1:50 I love how he has a ''task failed to execute'' sound

[@Catherinzsl]

Throw bottle + Fire = Molotov cocktail

[@Duny4-ni6gu]

I cannot with his facial expressions; His eyes are just staring into my soul, I feel violated LMAO 😭

[@Mayayapayapa]

He doesn't have the usual brown bird eyes it does look a lil unusual

[@angelstyro]

Cannot what? I'm Australian and don't understand you 😂

[@Duny4-ni6gu]

⁠@@angelstyro That’s fine! When I said ‘I cannot’, I kind of meant ‘I cannot handle _____’ [thing I’m talking about]; like, maybe it’s so cute or sweet or just silly that I cannot keep functioning at a normal pace because of it. I hope that cleared it up. (I’m sh!t at explaining things)

[@libertyjustice4847]

​@@Duny4-ni6guThat was a good explanation of an odd expression we use

[@Duny4-ni6gu]

@@libertyjustice4847 Thanks :D

[@arvetis]

You're asking for trouble leaving a book about how to make slingshots open around Apollo.

[@Max-vi7uu]

Idk if you guys will even see this, but you guys should make sure that tank is somewhere it doesn't have any overhang. Hanging off the edges like that causes stress points and the tank will eventually crack!

[@priscillamoore5736]

@Max-vi7uu ~ If you address your comment directly to them, they're more apt to see it. 😊 (Had that issue myself, on another KZbin channel.)

[@jakestilgard4145]

1:58 Apollo knows a Borg cube when he sees one.

[@liamchisari2191]

Resistance is futile. Your shrock will be assimilated.

[@Iggystar71]

@@liamchisari2191literally the best comment ever!!! 😂😂

[@brotherofmelody]

Apollo doesn’t want to earn a Snack, he wants to earn FOUR 😂

[@Xantilanthi]

I love Apollo's thumbnails; He's reading a book about counting to number 4, lol.

[@goaway5297]

"ya make the wrong sounds" true parrot owner

[@Here_This]

☺Apollo answered correctly "bowl" , so cute . He searched for a familiar object .A pistash for it .

[@PuccaishaterchickfilAislove]

???

[@Here_This]

@@PuccaishaterchickfilAislove When he was asked whatt the black stoneblock is . He turned around , saw the bowl and answered this .

[@twistedaxles9126]

1:02 "its a bug" Apollo found a glitch in the nut

[@TheGeoff]

The thumbnail is GOLD

[@dphilnok]

I think it’s amazing that he knows 4 is a number.Tori said 1… and then Apollo said 4. He’s really a very special little guy.❤

[@AuRelixRa]

I love the girls walking up like 👀 as soon as Apollo cracked open that walnut

[@szalary]

Then Apollo tries to lie and say it's a bug

[@the_nikster1]

I love how much Apollo gets fixated on certain words. it seems that he is currently fixated on "four" and "it's a bug", which is super cute! 😍maybe he wants 4 bugs? 🐛🐛🐛🐛

[@libertyjustice4847]

He seems to be a bit afraid of bugs, which makes him sensible! Lol

[@janhill2079]

Never seen a parrot "shake" before

[@janhill2079]

@@roachybill awesome 🦜🦜🦜

[@annerink4327]

You should see Einstein the grey parrot "shake" (also YT)

[@InventorZahran]

Can I hire Apollo as my bookkeeper? He really knows how to handle a book!

[@jacquelynne423]

I'm so glad he's back online! I missed him! ❤

[@merryprawn]

Apollo dancing to "pop popop pop pop" is what makes my day without fail ❤

[@wellshit0]

The "rock?" into "shrock?" wombo combo at 2:09 is way too funny. Apollo is my favorite comedian!

[@demonsuckafucka6828]

That was gold😂

[@AK-jt7kh]

Shrock is indeed made of rock! 😂

[@ThePond135]

2:09?

[@ThePond135]

1:50*

[@diaryofjaneVa]

The way he says "hat" is my favourite! 🥰

[@collin82684]

We may need a compilation of Apollo saying “metal”

[@maryarmeli5188]

I don’t think I can say the word in a non-Apollo way anymore

[@ThefamousMrcroissant]

1:01 actually caused me to laugh out loud. The way his fellow bird moves into the frame and having Apollo explain them the walnut he's holding is a bug.

[@user-dl3jn3lu3r]

3:39 apollo took that personally

[@TheTwistedTraceur]

its a constant joy watching the amount of energy you guys put into your kids, i mean birds

[@flyingsquirrel111]

He's such a charming birb. Getting smarter and smarter every day.

[@mandyknowles4618]

Solei with the hat just made my afternoon

[@birbluv9595]

I am genuinely in love with Apollo’s voice

[@Lishadra]

I love how he keeps trying “four” because of how excited it made you the first time

[@Cuckoorex]

Apollo was just "hitting the book" like any good student.

[@user-jc9sz2uo2w]

Really missed Apollo and sisters! What a wonderful trio they are ! I so enjoy these videos , thank you for sharing 😊❤

[@lilygg8018]

I love the way all your birds get along!

[@karenturner8462]

Soleil gets all up in Apollo's face. Fearless

[@KCbricks21]

Apollo is scared of the *BOX*

[@bonecreator_]

I just discovered this channel and wow this is amazing! It is so cool how you teach them and how intelligent they are!!

[@Aceg13579]

The thumbnail is so funny 😂

[@user-zh6ho8fk3o]

Apollo!!!!! ❤❤❤

[@user-eg3bb4cv6m]

Apollo was scared of block 🦜🕋

[@lucsei]

The fact he nods every time you ask something and you're correct is crazy

[@JagoShogun]

my mom always made fun of my birds nice flat head too, said it made them dumb. But apollo has one too, and both are intelligent birbs. I like how he mistakes the rice for bugs, just like how I do lmao

[@Fedaygin]

Always fun to watch what's up with Apollo & other birdies 🙂 I like the way you interact with them. Good week 🧘🍵

[@citrus.airways]

Babe wake up, there's a new Apollo vid

[@tthomaselli2]

It sounds like Apollo's growling around 1:29.

[@SandraNeumann-xy7cd]

Hello Apollo. Fantastic video. Thank you. God bless.😊

[@bendable_clown855]

I saw the black cube next to Apollo and was reminded of Harvey from Rusty Lake Cube Escape!!

[@NeffyCat]

It's nice to meet you, friend. Apollo is such an intelligent African Grey!! I was so impressed at how he knew the differences between paper, metal, and glass! You have a birdie genius on your hands!! He is so good at communicating! I love how he even shakes his head "Yes"! So impressive!! Thank you very much for sharing! Watched in full! I am going to share this awesome video! I wish you all continued success and happiness always. 💕🦜🦜🦜🌹🌺🌻

[@jamesferguson8379]

Damn I love that bird!

[@paolac.1678]

❤ the other birds are very adorable too 😍 soooo beautiful!!!

[@Mayayapayapa]

0:55 there is NO THOUGHTS goin in that smooth brain

[@tildessmoo]

I'll never understand animals' fascination with paper. Apollo seems to love the texture, but also every dog and cat I've ever known would rather lay down on paper than pretty much any other material. And, of course, cats love unrolling paper towels or toilet paper.

[@nekrataali]

There's a video on KZbin of some zoo that put cardboard boxes in each one of their big cats' enclosures. And every single one immediately went into their new box (including the tigers who both tried to fit at the same time but couldn't).

[@Xoe3612]

He is so smart!!!❤

[@Smokeybluetheraccoon]

I loved Soleil accepting her hat fate

[@citruslimonia]

lmao that take of apollo very near the camera 😂 they all are so cute 🥰

[@-mv]

I love watching Apollo he's so cute 🥰

[@ardamagnumcordis]

Man, i just lost my steam account cuz i fogot the name and im pretty sad but the second i saw apollo climbing and chewing on the camera my day is instantly 20x better

[@leteshalove]

"I'm famous now, I can chew on whatever I want!!"

[@Sarah.Riedel]

I love that Apollo's favorite book is called "How To Survive A Bear Attack" 😂 🤣

[@InevitableUniverse]

Any time any sort of insect is mentioned now, my mother says "It's a BUG"

[@user-fe4sh2ww9c]

I adore these birds!

[@cricketjoy6107]

Apollo requires The Very Hungry Caterpillar be ready to him like he's a good kid since he be in school most the day.

[@vortessence8607]

i like when tori explains something about apollo like this is dalton's first time playing with him

[@kathmorgan3429]

He sounds so happy to have learned a number :D

[@TheSkinnyZ]

So smart, omg! I love them!

[@bcgrote]

Reading bedtime stories: "Daaaaad, you aren't making the sounds right!" 😂

[@meisteryogurt1460]

I cannot believe how good Apollo looks with glasses. Propably one of the few carbon based lifeforms to which this applys.

[@Tim.Black13]

It's made of rock, the only logical next step is Shrock! Good boy Apollo!

[@Crow-jv9tg]

0:16 "you got games on your phone? "

[@lyoness6]

My kids aren't this well behaved. 😊 You're doing a great job. Keep it up!

[@beaverdctor]

Awwww the little beak grab❤

[@SirMogwaiTheGreat]

Your caiques are to cute! I actually have a caique of my own named Jackie! He has never been around other birds but he seems like he would get along with the girls!

[@sarielgrace]

Apollo is a great big brother with the walnut

[@anne-marieme]

I can watch this for hours 😂👍🏼

[@ironrooster3539]

*brings out ominous black cube* "You're scared of it?"

[@Olaghuhfad]

great video they are all so cute

[@AIvey-qs1so]

He just called his parrot sister a bug lol We think of you every time we eat pistash for snacks too Apollo! ❤

[@Rumncoke89]

Incredibly funny😂😂😂😂 thanks for the laugh

[@dianalee3059]

LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE EVERY ONE OF YOU!!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@MonicaEGolak]

ALL ADORABLE ,APOLLO OPHILIA AND SOLEY I LOVE THEM SO INTELIGENT !!

[@theresarandall7448]

❤❤🎉🎉❤❤🎉🎉❤❤Soleil's expression when wearing the "hat""

[@amyjackson8063]

Cute

[@Cloudfetti]

Soleil and her tiny hat 😭💕

[@jasond.b-w]

3:48 🥺❤️

[@periquitos1567]

I luv Apollo❤❤❤

[@sonicthelityoutuber]

3:28 He tried to do a bottle flip 😂

[@Zee_Zg]

Apollo is such a smart boy 🤓💓💓💓

[@taylor03281]

Soo cute