What Life is Really Like with an African Grey! (I Answer Your Questions) PART 2

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[@ElleAndTheBirds]

Love this video!! So important for everyone who wants an African grey. Thank you for adding the part about parents being on board if the bird is for a kid/teen. Please do more educational videos!! People really need them

[@ruciatelgt8624]

Hey I love you I really want to be your friend. I'm planning on making my own KZbin channel. And I want a parrot.

[@dragoboyplayz4629]

Hiiiiiii love your videos

[@lollypops4620]

I love u

[@WarmFuzzyVibes]

Thanks, Marlene, for this video set on African Greys and parrots in general. The truth is these birds can be challenging on many levels and this lasts a lifetime, not a few years. This is important information and getting a bird is a complicated thing and not to be entered into lightly.

[@hollywatts3143]

You should make a playlist of every time Cody does your hair😊

[@teehmutasim373]

I love all of your birds Marlene especially vinny he is the funniest and he is very handsome ❤️ 🔥🤩

[@lisagangell7965]

Omg this is going to sound weird but I just had a dream last night that I was petting brando!!! Omg that's so funny

[@ibwendybASMR]

Dammnnn you go girl!!😁💗👍🏼

[@Roastracoon]

Is a African Grey a good pet for a kid?

[@kristenelizabeth4268]

I would say no, I wouldn't chose a grey for a kid.

[@shareethornberry8385]

I was told my Timneh African grey had the IQ of a 5 year old human. My two sons had high IQ's so I thought I would be prepared. Wrong! My grey does full conversations with me. He likes to take things apart. His rope perches he unscrewed and I found them in the bottom of his cage. He knows how to open his cage door. He opens the door and then closes and locks it. He has a dry sense of humor. I bumped my knee on a table and he laughed. I told him it wasn't funny. He said uh huh. I said no, it hurt. He said "So, sorry." Then he laughed. He can take the back off the tv remote, take the batteries out and run. He internalizes everything. I can tell when he is thinking things out. He also is tone deaf. He sings, but really off key. And when he thinks I have been home too long, he asks me if I am going to go bye bye. If I say no, he says Sharee, go bye bye. He is definitely opinionated. But I have had my grey for almost 24 years. I took him home when he was 10 weeks old and he had weaned himself at 5 weeks and started talking when he was 6 months old. Most greys don't start talking until about a year old.

[@michaelcarter266]

Sharee Thornberry That is scary smart.

[@hellothere7389]

yo your bird is smarter than me wth i feel like a worm now

[@methib3306]

Wow 👏👏

[@ruaiupe4311]

it’s weird to me how cody makes some of the noises my african grey makes lol. my experience with my african grey is, he’s a lot more demanding than my smaller birds. he does need to be more intellectually stimulated. he picks up on my behaviors and i find it so amazing. he’s starting to be more noisy, i don’t mind, i actually love it. he also loves to show off in front of people that aren’t me. he’s an amazing bird to have but he’s very challenging at times.

[@dianab3t3s]

I totally fell in love with Cody during this video (well, more than I already was - which I did not think possible!). I love her little beeps, boops and whistles. 🤍 Thanks for another great informational video! xx 🐦❤

[@MARLENEMCCOHEN]

I know how you feel! Its been a while since she has made a proper appearance

[@gerwinthetiel8878]

@@MARLENEMCCOHEN lol, aka last video!! 😂😂

[@whistlepig996]

I have an African grey JOJO. He will be 20 next year and I am 37, so I got him young. He is so awesome, and so intelligent. The one thing I wasn’t ready for was how messy they are- you are constantly sweeping, wiping things down, and dusting.

[@CallMeMetalMouth]

I'm watching this and it sounds as if my Timneh African grey was sitting right next to me! I love love love her and have adored African greys since I was a little kid. But I will say, I'm glad she wasn't my first parrot and I'm glad she's not my only parrot. We have a great bond and mutual understanding and respect for one another, but I don't think she'll ever have the same adoration for me like my cockatiel does. My green cheek conure is a tiny, evil genius and louder than my grey any day of the week!

[@heatherwilding9233]

My green cheeked conure, Pika, can talk and she’s so cute

[@alexandraflood8199]

Omggg I have a cockatiel name pika

[@michaelcarter266]

Watch the PBS documentary Parrot Confidential before thinking about getting a pet bird.

[@leilamurray6072]

Love you so much Marlene I hope you and ur fids are doing great and staying healthy ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Also this video was so informative thank you!

[@gerwinthetiel8878]

yay!!! I love seeing the greys in video's Cody makes the cutest noises ever I am jelly😍😍😍 I love the info it's super helpful I love the fact how they are as smart as a 5 year old, so there a really smart toddlers. we need to see merlin!!!! lol, my friends come of and I am like okay hold Gerwin like this she wants head scratches and my friend just like ummm... okay.. but Gerwin is really good with strangers know!!

[@ambersrc]

I literally love all your birds! And this helps so much seen as my dream bird is an African grey! Thanks for being amazing!! You inspire me so much ❤️❤️

[@amandahhhanne]

Love your videos. Over the last few months, I’ve become completely fascinated and enamored with birds, Greys in particular. But your videos, as well as a few others, have convinced me that even though I am ‘old enough’ and financially able to, I would not be the best parent for many of the reasons you mention. That being said, I do want to get involved in volunteering my time and resources. So thanks for all you do and for bringing awareness to these magnificent creatures.

[@pigirl_]

1:08 Cody's skills are definitely expanding! Question about your 2 Greys together: are Cody and Merlin more friendly to each other or to other birds? Like do they care that they are the same species?

[@user-goldfinch]

Bird lovers Where are you

[@samruddhigolatkar]

Do one video regarding cockateils plssss.... I've done my research on them nd I'm planning to get one this year but I would love to know more about them! It would be really helpful if you helped me😊❤

[@alexandraflood8199]

I have a two cockatiels what do you want to know and yess I do want her to make a video about them because everyday I am learning a new thing about them such a loving interesting bird breed

[@alexandraflood8199]

I appreciate the fact that your researching because some people don’t know a thing about them and get them because they look pretty and cool and then they give them away because they didn’t know that their hard work

[@samruddhigolatkar]

@@alexandraflood8199 something about their personality... I know that they are affectionate but I would love to know from a owner!

[@samruddhigolatkar]

@@alexandraflood8199 yes I agree!😊

[@bug9743]

My African Grey once walked into a wall. Andddddd that’s her story :D ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@hellothere7389]

Hilarious how humans see birds as graceful creatures with angel-like wings when in fact our birds are extremely clumsy. My albino budgie trips over thin air a lot. she’s fallen off every perch in her room :,)

[@alisa6593]

I’ve been watching for 3 years I love your videos I want an African grey but I’m waiting till I’m older

[@محمدعادل-ف1ج8ز]

Menwhile my grey can imitate my moms voice so good that i have conversations with my mom without her in the house 😗 also i have to look the cage with actual locks cuz he know how to open the hatch 🤣🤣

[@uaenrg]

Hi sister. I had an african grey parrot and he died today.he vomited last night and I saw the traces of vomit on the tray of the cage. What do u think happened to him.

[@nickizcool20]

Your editing is so good! And Marlene you are so pretty! Love your hair. Even with the bird touch ups

[@lisalynn1]

Didn't Logan Paul's new dog eat his bird Maverick.

[@danylock3276]

Lisa Lynn oml

[@courtneyyoung6777]

that so cute😄☺️😃😀🌷🌹😘😉😁

[@dvlogandadventureandpranka2832]

Oh my god i just watch ur videos and its just pop out that u have a new vid oh my i wish i see ur face ing video chat and i love stay safe and i love to adopt parrot but i have cocktail his so funny

[@mitzisellers7043]

Love this!! Absolute truth. They are a lifetime commitment and you have to want that. Greys are amazing.

[@harperphipps]

you are such a great pet owner! thank u for keeping distracted throughout this time! you and your birds make me so happy! stay safe 😘 XOXO

[@dvlogandadventureandpranka2832]

I like ur pets can i got shout out from philipines thank you

[@marioluaces6108]

Wow! This taught me so much about these adorable birdos. Cody should be a pro hair stylist like for movies n stuff.

[@Gamer_girl-dk2kg]

Your the best Marlene mc,cowen

[@katrinefranco1420]

Can you make a video on female birds in the heat. I’m not sure if I should just let my bird be since she currently laid an unfertilized egg or remove the egg. I would like to know more on the topic. Thank you 💖

[@luciferfaust]

Leave the egg, or she may try and lay more. Provide extra calcium. You can replace the egg with a fake if you can get one but you can just leave it until she gets bored of it.

[@MyJAG12345]

I think two things to add is they are more dusty then other birds except cockatoos so if you have allergies they may not be a good fit. Also they have more of a tendency to be calcium deficient so its good to focus on that in their diet. You can just never stop learning when it comes to any bird from budgies to macaws!! So fun to see crazy Cody she is so fun!!❤❤❤

[@monahollis2893]

Hi how are you hope you and your family are well love to all your birds. X ❤❤❤❤❤

[@alyanashid741]

Can you help me train my bird

[@-_-277]

Why did youtube say 8minutes ago?

[@momorris1464]

I have a blind grey that is as happy as can be and is very little work at all. He wants to just stay in his cage and whistle all day.. Ps. Great lipstick!!! Looking good

[@gabriellastovall2651]

I love your birds!

[@MrNioMoon]

I love you because I get you! Birds are amazing! I adopted two new cockatiels and I love them!

[@jennyangman306]

Hi Marlene I’m following all the way from Morocco❤️I love you and you’re birds I have a lot of birds but my favorites are my Afrikan grey male who talks up a storm and is really playful😍and one of my cockatiels is adorable talking like Vinnie and ”singing”another one bites the dust😍love all my birds but greys are special and I’m sooo lycky mine is cuddly😍❤️.

[@johnkenton8343]

Thank you for your amazing advice and great tips to help me become a better bird owner. I greatly appreciate it.

[@connerjones9572]

I love these last two videos

[@bkm2797]

Another excellent discussion, it truly is amazing how much information has changed Thanks to Marlene, and others who live and breath them everyday. While it is good that you read interesting information on birds, watching and listening to people like Marlene are just as important.

[@justbirbvideos1701]

Omg I love this video! It’s probably one of my favourites🙊 I learned a lot from this! I really recommend that you turn this into a sort of series with different parrot breeds🤗 these vids are sooo helpful!! Thanks for sharing stay safe :))

[@mamhoodhashemi3845]

I have a African Grey and he is so cute and fun he' s almost 1,5 jears old I love him😗😍💖

[@crazyabouttomatoes]

Hey I have a question so I want a bird and I know that small birds have bigger personality but I want a bird like I know I won’t squish or hurt very easily and I’m trying to get one that is below $1000 and I’m thinking about getting a sun conure but I want a bird with a wide vocabulary

[@zathtanks]

this is the video i link when people go 'I WANT ONE OF YOUR BIRD HE'S SO CUTE' 'this is when you're not getting cute pics, i feel this bonking as she's being bonked.' 'he straight up shittalks me while i game'

[@davidsavage6227]

Have you ever had non-parrot birds? I raised bobwhite quail and really loved them. Similar personality to cockatiels. Thinking about doing it again. They don’t live for a very long time, but they’re really neat.

[@philliphedges]

That book is what really got me into Birds. Well in the movie The Birds by Alfred Hitchcock. Plus I just love animals

[@ellieblack4940]

First love you videos x

[@TheGrandmashand]

Hi Marlene, I love your videos and your parrots! I would like to know should I bring home 2 parrots at the same time? I have had parrots for over 25 years all sizes. However, I have never brought a baby and a rescue home together! I am thinking about an 8 yr old rescue AG and a baby MMC let me know your thoughts 💭

[@avidfan47]

Sorry if not the right place to write this...but as I am not into Instagram etc., thought to bring up. Would you consider a " cleaning and repais" vlog reg. what it takes to keep up the house w your flock? Assume you have multiple air filters? I know you have to do woodwork or wall repairs. Most people have no idea ....Meanwhile, explaining Grey behaviors was very thorough.. Enjoy your informative vlogs.

[@amberknight654]

Would you say a cocktail is a good starter bird?

[@tommydunn4811]

I’m getting an African grey !!! But if it talks as much as you do 😳 It’s fcking going right back !!!! 🙄

[@lucy_and_Bean]

My dad doesn't want me to have a bird, right now. Cus my sister moved back, and she has a cat

[@hollywatts3143]

Lucy's animal channel :3 probably for the best, cats can be very dangerous

[@luciferfaust]

I have 3 cats and a grey. Its possible but you need to always watch.

[@lucy_and_Bean]

@@luciferfaust okay I will

[@sarahh2072]

I joined your parrot station Facebook page and one of your admins blocked me. No idea why. Would love to ask people about my cockatiel but guess not now....

[@parrotplus5402]

Luv your parrots

[@d.e.b.b5788]

Not all parrots like rough scratching or skritching their head or neck. Some prefer gentle stroking instead, and will seem to fall asleep while nodding off while you're petting them. My CAG and one pionus were like this.

[@Delfire]

my question, getting an African Grey when both people in the house work full time. we are going during the weekdays for about 11 hours each day. Would the African Grey be ok with that? I know they need a lot of attention and stimulus activities and don't want to get one and then have it get bored and depressed.

[@amberknight654]

I Love your channel 😍

[@irelynkennedy5014]

Omg early!! Saw the tiktok yesterday!! 💗💗☺️

[@philipjessop6559]

My CAG has to be the centre of attention. If I'm doing something in the kitchen so not paying attention to her she will start a screaming fight with my blue and golds. When I come back in the room she is all innocent. Like sugar wouldn't melt in her mouth.

[@felicitas231]

So my bird (he is a budgie) I just saw today he is missing a toe on his foot and is missing his tail to idk if it’s stress or anxiety or depression and i haven’t been spending much time with him ether bc of online school so it could be that. but I can’t take him to the vet bc I’m only nine and we can’t rlly go anywhere bc well corona. but if you could reply to me and give me some advise that would be rlly nice :)

[@greenchickenman5975]

I have a yellow napped Amazon. What started as baby sitting has become my velcro bird. He cuddles, sleeps, follows me. I can't leave him at all.... the owner is a afraid to take him home, in case it would stress him out. I was scared of him in the beginning, i never had one. I cared him on a stick, cause i have seen the damage he's done to his owner, her daughter and many others. So far since him and i became buddies, he hasn't bitten me, and i can do anything to him. But all i have read is negative about him. But he's nothing like what i have been reading.... i need help with my new buddy.... i need to know if this the norm for him.

[@greenchickenman5975]

I have read and watched all sorts of videos.... he does puke on me... but what do i do when he rolls in my lap. I stopped touching all over..

[@sneakycheeks]

Loved the video but I had a question..where's the best place to buy grains for African Greys. I'd like to get some for my Grey Gabby..but am not sure where to get them.

[@luciferfaust]

Whole foods?

[@XDjenny3]

Hey Marleen where can we ask you questions?

[@randomdofando8458]

I want to see more videos of your pink and white talking parrot it is awesome could you please make a video of the good and bad traits of whichever parrots talk to people with human language the most I just want to know which one is the most talkative and understands what words mean the most and also learn some most words

[@shadowbowls905]

I am getting a bird and I am experienced about African grey so can you tell me what do they eat love you 😘

[@reneewee1993]

Do your birds have lice? if you got a new bird, how did you check them for lice?

[@MsRedsunrise]

Which bird is doing all the sounds in the background? Was it all cody?

[@hnrteeq5810]

cody is just the cutestt

[@audreylane4302]

how many times a day should you feed any bird?

[@hollywatts3143]

Audrey Lane do you mean in a day?

[@audreylane4302]

@@hollywatts3143 Yes

[@richardtodd6843]

Cody Part II?? We're gonna need a bigger hairdo!

[@ccsilva6110]

Beautiful said everything all true 👍❤. 👍

[@Meratoomuchh]

After quarantine is over you should invite piper Over and see if Leo still likes her

[@selenacruz-spicer6847]

I woke up just in time!😍❤️

[@ainationaldiscovery]

👀👌

[@sashaweiss1057]

Finally I know someone who loves android!

[@louistomlinson7884]

My African Grey can talk and it’s so cute

[@PeterTaylor-un2in]

If you are thinking of getting a African Gray parrot. Do your homework first . Please Please don't get one if you not sure. It's not fair on the bird if it's gunna be locked in a cage i let .my grey is out of his cage at 7am he's out all day an goes to bed at 7pm I got him when he was only 12 weeks old he's now 5 ..I just hate the thought of a parrot only being let out for a hr or 2 like some of these forums say .. Charlie my grey has clipped fethers he gets of his cage an walks around our house he will climb on the stairs them onto the bannister. We have 3 large dogs an 2 cats they all get on well the dogs an cats give him respect..only cos bit them when he climbs down of his cage an the dogs on the floor they part like the red see an let him past it funny😂 I suffer with mental health . My parrot 🦜 ♥️ is a ray of sunshine when I feeling down bit depressed he always listens to my problems an dusnt judge me ❤ plus he very protective if my wife tries to sit to close to me on the couch he goes nuts ...so if you are thinking about getting a African grey please read up bout them first. Please thank you

[@MARLENEMCCOHEN]

yes I agree!

[@teehmutasim373]

Second 😁 ❤️

[@neogibbs5611]

logan paul watching this in regret

[@didibleinagel6017]

Amazing woman. Thank you 😍

[@sawyersflock802]

After quarantine of course

[@Elisa98438]

Cody’s female? Wow

[@ajmijangos925]

Do you still talk to Carolin

[@nansea9691]

Good job Marlene!!!! You are very engaging and have wonderful information!!! You covered so many bases and made it easy to understand!!! Thank you so very muchly!! 🤗🤗 💚💛🧡💛💚

[@kailafayeluthi558]

Hi Marlene! So .... I really want a bird and specifically an African Grey. I was wondering , if the bird bites, can it potentionally hurt you very bad. BTW I LOVE YOU SOO MUCH! Stay healthy.

[@123rosebuds]

Really great Marlene.

[@jameslongstaff4761]

lost it at 0:53 bahahaha

[@Jbug-kj9ss]

Hey Marlene (and comment section)! I really want a medium size to bigger size parrot. I have had two budgies for about a year and they are really fun! You would never think that they have that much personality. Anyway, my dilemma is that I am a student and I participate in travel basketball. My concern is that I won’t have enough time due to travel. The longest I would be gone is 3 days. Any advice?

[@lisa-fg8zh]

Male/Female. What habits are telltale signs? I saw your vlog sometime ago on subject on Grey mating habits but i cant remember which tends to show Male female. Thanks Marlene.🤔🤔🤗

[@robinsteward2351]

I've had Rosa (10 yr old rescue Congo African Grey) for 2 years. Started watching your videos months before I got her. Yes, they are like noisy curious toddlers that never grow up. Borrow a toddler to see if you are ready! Just like a toddler, establish a routine right away. Especially if uncaged for most of the day (covered quiet time, bedtime & eating schedule). They are content with predictable routines and having someone nearby. Caged only when no one is home. Rosa is a one person bird. She tolerates my daughter and husband, but bonded with me. We're working on cuddling, without stimulation. She laid 3 eggs last spring, so we're not repeating that again!! Lol. Head scratches and shoulder time only right now. I love her and all her constant chatter.. but she gets downright obnoxious vying for my attention if someone else is in the room with me. I can see why some birds get obese, don't over-feed them to quiet them. They aren't screeching because they are hungry, they just want to BE with their person.

[@BillyNoMates1974]

I love the abuse I get from my CAG. Sometimes I come in from work and say ‘hi. I’m home’ The parrot replies can be ‘oh no’, ‘shut up’, ‘heeeeelooo’ With CAG’s you just can’t predict what they will come out with. But thats not the most impressive part of owning a CAG. It’s their timing that just leaves me opened mouth. Once I stubbed my toe on the coffee table and the parrot (who was in his cage) came straight out with ‘ohh. Ouch. Ouch’ ha ha

[@randomdofando8458]

Also you look beautiful and hot I always thought that I was attracted to pitch black hair white skin and electric blue eyes I seem to think that when people mix Races they look prettier partha annoys me is brown unless they're trying to look kind of I don't know historical leather gold red diamonds rope metal forged weapons and alloys lots and lots of wood probably more likely Olivewood then I'm attracted to Brown but s*** I guess I have to find someone really pretty when it comes to color I'm not racist I'm just annoyed that people have to look prettier when they mix

[@birdbrain3594]

I am planning on becoming an avian veterinarian Marlene!🕊 I've lived with birds my whole life too- my parents had a Senegal and a Meyers since before I was born. Those birds are sadly no longer with us, but now I own a Goffin cockatoo named Cheeky. I got her at age 14, which sounds awfully irresponsible, but I am so very committed to her and so are my parents. A year and a half after I rescued her, I sustained a Traumatic Brain Injury. It is draining to say the least, to look after my feathered toddler, as well as care for myself. Yet here I am, age 20 with years of experience already with parrots that I hope will translate into my veterinary career. I also volunteer at a wildlife rehabilitation center, and a avian vet clinic, while still living with my debilitating condition. Thanks for spreading awareness of how hard these pets are to care for Marlene! 💕