MY FIRST DAY WITH WIDGET THE WHITE BELLIED CAIQUE (So Much Progress!!)

[@juliaa.4102]

i started SQUEALING immediately when this popped up. widget is ADORABLE

[@sarabrown9179]

Me too!!!

[@juliaa.4102]

@@stevenwaeyen9251 i wish lol!! just the one :)

[@leni9081]

Widget and Dave representing the definition of "love at the first sight" 😂

[@gpeace9187]

I think it's Love at first sight...

[@paigeprovias5496]

Looks like I'm in a one sided love triangle with widget. ❤ my heart is melting.

[@leni9081]

@G Peace oops😂

[@alex7344]

I love stories like this! Brought home an 8 week old Linnie two days ago and he's made SO MUCH PROGRESS!!!

[@Morgan4746]

Yep

[@1KITIG]

2:40 She’s like “huh Toys can be that fluffy-crispy-chunky, nicccce”

[@stevenm.2380]

Aww look at her feathers, so many black spots. Can't wait to see what she looks like after some time with a happy and healthy diet.

[@Cytheris1]

She is a baby, white bellied caiques have black spots on their heads when they're babies and then loose them after the first moult (I have a caique, I'm not making this up hehe). Also the screaming sounds like the baby screams, mine just stopped doing that when she turned 6 months old or so and now she barely screams although she makes the most hilarious sounds 😂

[@THEE.apples]

@@Cytheris1 they're talking about the black on its wings.

[@Marvel_vs_Capcom84]

@@Cytheris1 when did your caique start to hop around? I have two caiques 1 WB that's about 12weeks now and 1 black head that's about 8weeks

[@vivisimonvi]

7:47 The way she's tottering along the table had me crackin' up.

[@terrymoser2028]

I do believe that birds senses confidence. That makes comfortable.

[@kayhenry6293]

Birds are special creatures.

[@mehere9724]

Caiques will be interested in anything. There amazing little birds.

[@dennisweiss6621]

You really got a hand with birds. That is amazing! And you still find all these "let the bird settle in for 3-5 days" advice online.

[@cyn4476]

I had a screaming conure that I "inherited" from a roommate. She was the loudest bird I've ever lived with and I got her to cool it the same way, ignoring her until she was quiet for a minute or two, then showing lots of affection and positive reinforcement. Stretched it out to 5 minutes before I acknowledged it, and after a month or two, she was the quietest bird I've ever lived with! She'd call to me softly when she woke up and only screamed when another conure in the same apartment building got going. She was getting on in age when I got her, had been passed from owner to owner until she came with me when I moved out. I had her for 5 years, really don't know how old she was. My little Peanut was such a joy, she gave me the bird bug, I've had at least one ever since. I've only had cockatiels for 30+ years (current ones are 12), seeing Widget makes me want another "big little" bird! I bet my two tiels would wonder how that weird looking tiel got so big! 😂

[@richardadams4928]

My 11 year old cockatiel Baby is very loving towards my conure Skittles, but Skittles is ALWAYS in his cage when Baby is out. Skittles is rambunctious and playful and LOVES to "wrassle", but he plays rough, including some vigorous play biting. He could easily hurt or even kill Baby unintentionally.

[@cyn4476]

@@richardadams4928 i appreciate your reply. Is Skittles a Sun? His name invokes those bright colors. I bet he's gorgeous!

[@richardadams4928]

@@cyn4476 He's gorgeous on the INSIDE. He's the comparatively dull-colored dusky headed, but he's still my beautiful and super affectionate little boy. Squawks excitedly every day when he first sees me, loves to be petted and to cuddle, and would probably give me kisses for hours if I had the stamina. I couldn't ask for a sweeter little boy. And my cockatiel is just as sweet.

[@cyn4476]

@@richardadams4928 That's pretty cool. My first cockatiel was very affectionate like that. He was my best friend! My current two are very sweet, the female is hormonal half the time, but she's really cuddly. The male is getting back to his old clownish self, not the cuddler, but loves his scritches!

[@richardadams4928]

@@cyn4476 Both of my birds have very different personalities, but they're both very sweet and loving little boys. I'm a lucky guy that way.

[@alyseblend7622]

Widget screaming reminds me of dogs I’ve worked with that have separation anxiety. Where they will bark and cry and carry on until you give them that attention they think they need. It’s difficult to teach any animal with reinforced separation anxiety to “break” the bad habit and it can be so exhausting. I know it’s not their fault and they don’t know any better but I can’t imagine trying to help them out of that habit with an animal as intelligent as a parrot! I wish you the best in helping her out of that anxious mindset! She is such a sweet bird from what I can see in this video! I love watching and learning different training techniques and how they can even help other animal trainers to understand and work with their animal! You are truly an amazing person and your videos are so helpful and informative! ❤️(edit: also your children are so sweet with the birds it makes me cry! It reminds me so much of myself when I was little and raising chickens😭)

[@Allsfairinloveandwarr]

Ive noticed that too with other birds screaming equals attention. Btw I loved raising chickens i only had 3 but I was surprised when each one had a different personality from the other.

[@Jackgritty28]

Her pet galah bandit died recently, please confirm what she does for a living, does she own a pet shop, does she rescue birds for rehab, does she own a range of bird toys that she sells on line🐦💲✅

[@TrulyMadlyShallowly]

Oh my goodness, a caique.Having never owned a parrot or having any intention to, caiques are the only birds who could make forget everything and get one. Partly thanks to ChiChi, I must add.

[@psygn0sis]

I missed these vlog style videos!

[@MS-vw6vj]

I too...

[@Loveofpets]

She is beautiful. Screaming sure is stressful. My Moustache Parakeet screams and it stresses us out as its so loud.

[@trishap9147]

I love my caique Leo. He’s such a goofy ball of joy. Can’t wait to follow Widget’s journey 😁

[@brendieraven]

Yes a caique project bird. I can't wait to see her journey.

[@greenbrownblue]

Ok, I was gonna ask if the bird was malnourished and then you said that it used to eat scraps from humans. The feathers really look off. Glad you guys took it under your wings and fingers crossed that it finds a forever home! I love how brave Widget seems to be ^^ !

[@BirdNerdSophie]

Caiques are stunning birds - we would love to add a rescued caique to our flock one day!

[@Marvel_vs_Capcom84]

Why not just buy one from a breeder?

[@BirdNerdSophie]

@@Marvel_vs_Capcom84 There are thousands of rescue parrots looking for their forever homes. As I have 12 years of experience working with birds, I am currently a bird trainer and I already have three rescue parrots, I am in the right position to take on more rescue parrots! 😊

[@Marvel_vs_Capcom84]

@@BirdNerdSophie Rescue parrots usually come with a bag of problems and bad habits just like any other animal, Better to just get one form a breeder that you can raise yourself..

[@BirdNerdSophie]

@@Marvel_vs_Capcom84 I am aware that they can come with behavioural problems as two of my rescues did. But they deserve just as much love, training and respect as a bird bought from a breeder. With the right diet and training, you can overcome a bird's behavioural problems - I assuming this is why you are watching this channel? Birds from breeders can still develop undesirable behaviours if raised incorrectly.

[@TheParrotTeacher]

I absolutely love Caiques! Before we went down the conure route we seriously considered getting one! Widget is a very cute bird! It can be tough with rescues or project birds, especially with noise and behaviour issues. But I'm sure you guys can apply all you know to help her and work on any difficult behaviours!

[@oliviacooper7415]

Same! Was considering a Caique and then fell in love with conures

[@wildog47]

I love them too. Ended up with a GCC. However I'm planning on adding another parrot in a few years and j think it will be a caique. I don't regret getting the conure as a first brid thouhgh.

[@TheParrotTeacher]

@@oliviacooper7415 The appeal of conures lol!

[@TheParrotTeacher]

@@wildog47 They are pretty awesome, nippy but awesome! We will likely consider one when we have the space to take care of more parrots!

[@BlueIdiotPie]

Widget is such a cutie! And such a brave girl, look at her go!

[@lmrose3975]

Wow! So cute. I love how caiques hop around and walk backward.

[@paigeprovias5496]

A Caique is totally my dream bird ❤, I can't even say how cute widget is! She is so sweet. Definitely waiting to move to a bigger place before getting one. Good luck with her !

[@Marvel_vs_Capcom84]

I got two caiques in the last month..

[@paigeprovias5496]

@@Marvel_vs_Capcom84 I have 2 budgies, a pearly conure and a cockatiel. A caique is like my 10 year bird goal 🤣.

[@Marvel_vs_Capcom84]

@@paigeprovias5496 10 years? Lol just get one now, they are the best , blue and gold macaws use to be my dream birds until I discovered caiques 4years ago and I been obsessed ever since I owned 3 of them when I use to live in Canada but had to unfortunately rehome them because I was moving last minute and couldn't bring them with me I miss them so much, and now 4years later I have 1 WB caique I had since he was 6weeks old , he is now almost 12weeks , and I have a 8week old black headed caique, both males , I am trying to get a female lime thigh caique next.

[@paigeprovias5496]

I live in Ontario!, I never new lime thighs existed 🤣 lime green is my favorite color. Thanks now I'm on the hunt!I love their personality so clown like,would fit in great around here.Haha. All my guys are under a year old and so sweet. Check them out on my channel it you like!. Budgies(starburst and greenberry, Loki the pearly conure, and Phoenix the grey cockatiel.

[@Marvel_vs_Capcom84]

@@paigeprovias5496 Its funny because I named my black headed caique Loki , I was debating between loki and Rambo, and my white bellied caique name is Kingston, lime thigh caiques are another subspecies they have green legs, but look similar to white bellied caiques which should actually be called orange head or yellow thigh caiques since all caiques have white bellies..

[@SoaringSunshine]

Widget is soo cute! This video was so fun to watch! Thanks for making it! :)

[@kindnesscupcakesandcrazy4720]

It must be incredibly scary for these intelligent creatures. I hate how easy people give up on them. One day I would love to rescue one. Currently I have 4 dogs and it is a bit chaotic. Xox

[@Astergas78]

All the Caiques love Dave! I remember ChiChi was a fan too!

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

What a great bird. A widget would be a great tiny toy name

[@tamipalin8171]

Widget -- what a fantastic name!!! And she just attacked that toy, so adorable!!!

[@sarabrown9179]

She is the cutest little doll I've ever seen!!! 😍😍😍 I love her personality!

[@jefferysnelling9084]

my fav bird.. widget is so cute

[@bkm2797]

One thing I know for sure is Widget's best chance at being a Happy, Healthy and Well Rounded parrot is with Jamie and Dave. This little caique is well on her way. Thanks for sharing!

[@mariemcgrath8681]

I have a friend with a pair, WoW they are fantastic, talk constantly & very intelligent, but can scream !!

[@tthomaselli2]

BirdTricks- She is so cute!... I'm glad that Widget is with you & in an all-new home.

[@Trth1707]

You are lucky to let her out straight away. We have other birds in same space, so rescue budgies with scaly face mite have to be treated, before interaction.One also had chest infection, now on antibiotics, that is fun x2 a day. Another is at vet having a way too tight leg band removed.

[@bobbistevens746]

I can't wait to see her journey!! She is so pretty. Also can't wait to see how her colors really shine on your natural feeding!

[@purnp5897]

🙌🙌🙌

[@goldengirl54]

An adorable little addition to your little family.

[@alfiestevens8605]

Oh my god he is sooooooo cute and I absolutely adore that name, welcome Widget. ❤️❤️❤️🦜🦜❤️❤️❤️

[@GraceT]

Yay! So jealous, I want one so bad 😭 And you know the screaming is bad when a sun conure owner(of 3)has a rough time dealing with the noise from a completely different species. I can only imagine how much louder it is, in person! 😰

[@alfiestevens8605]

Capri looks just like a mini jamie

[@TSUNAMI-MAMI]

Widgets excitement for the tree was so precious 🥹

[@nanajanet6118]

THANK YOU PATRONS!! Oh dang! I thought you got a new bird! I love her already, I was hoping you would keep her! I’m just happy there is another bird out there that is going to go to a wonderful, new home. I wish it was mine. 🥺🥲❤️NanaJ❤️🦜🕊🦋

[@tessa7413]

Looks like she feels instantly at home with you!! 😊

[@Avocetexotics]

She is so precious! I love caiques! Nothing matches their energy and goofiness! 💚💛🧡🤍

[@elinarirhodan3760]

Caiques are my dream bird! I can't wait to hear more about her and hope she finds an awesome home

[@Marvel_vs_Capcom84]

Why dont you get one? I got two in the last month..

[@chipperandlola5457]

I can’t wait to watch his journey !!!!!!! SO EXCITEEEEEEEED he brings back memories of chi chi I’d love an update sometime on her

[@praveenkumar-sm7if]

Beautiful bird mam....!!

[@MCrvngraddip2013]

Oh god love her. What a personality ❤

[@Allsfairinloveandwarr]

I'm starting to see more info out there about Caiques that I ever have before. I think if I were to adopt a bird or birds I'd like it to be a Caique. Any bird will do though of course.

[@juliebaker4611]

I’m soo happy you are doing a caique, they are adorable 🥰

[@sabrinabritcher439]

She is so precious.

[@alena7085]

I really want a bird 😭💜 But i won't get one, because i don't want to not being able to treat them good enough.

[@rosiehawtrey]

If you care about them, you'll learn. I have a 4.5ft tegu and I've never owned a tegu before her. She gets hugs and cuddles and is so happy she produced 42 eggs last year.

[@peepsicle]

@@rosiehawtrey the eggs can be a problem, can they not?

[@rosiehawtrey]

@@peepsicle they can when you think she's male and impacted - and the eggs aren't the issue - it's the pint sized ballistic missiles that come out of them. Cornsnake babies are a handful, baby tegu are a cute green nightmare. They found a new species btw, the orange tegu - Brazil - looks like a B&W but with orange markings.

[@Aethuviel]

If that's how you really feel, that might be a good instinct, but know that people online fear-monger A LOOOOT. I remember when I was on dog forums some years back, and I had nearly convinced myself to never get a dog again, because the people there have such impossibly high standards, if you're anything less than perfect, you're a "terrible owner" - at least that's how they make you feel. And with parrots it's even worse, because they have this huge "they are terrible pets and should really all be in the wild"-image. Well they're not terrible pets or millions of people wouldn't own them, but they ARE high-maintenance.

[@peepsicle]

@@rosiehawtrey oh lol, I didn’t realize that this was a snake. I thought it was a species of bird. I’ve heard of peoples birds getting eggbound from producing too many eggs, which is what I meant by the eggs being a problem. Well, that and having a bunch of the animal you might not be sure what to do with, if you didn’t intend to become a breeder.

[@nerdybirdy4415]

Widget is the cutest little birdie ever!!

[@steventownsend1344]

Aww widget cute ive got cockatiel she loves me to bits there very loving animals

[@cleothehelpfuljack1057]

Note to self: turn down sound on videos with screaming birds because my budgie will start trying to join in.

[@Dan-zb7vn]

What a beautiful bird 🐦

[@michelleh1033]

She is soooo CUTE!

[@mamacorpse2557]

I’m so loving Widget! 💜

[@futurefreefliers5861]

Omg YESSSS ITS MY FAVORITE PARROT!!!

[@vanesa1056]

Hellooooooooooooo

[@thanu134]

Widget is soo adorable❤️❤️❤️❤️. I think so he is the fastest learner👍👍👍👍😀😀😀

[@valeriesinclare5691]

Oh my gosh!! I just got one too! She's coming home in about a month!!!

[@bestflockingfriends]

I loved this so much! Jamie you are so good at breaking down barriers and changing the misconceptions that come with owning a “rescue” or previously owned bird. Thank you for your example and putting it all out there! Can’t wait to see more from this sweetie.

[@lisajervis5792]

Poor baby , the screaming breaks my heart

[@raymondkravitz2001]

I love their little hops.

[@Aberration79]

I really want one. Your videos are amazing Widget is beautiful ❤

[@CosmicEquestrian]

I love caiques! I can’t wait to see her progress!!

[@kitkatplus1199]

My very first foster bird was a caique. She was separated from her buddy for hormonal reasons, and we were told she was quiet, tame, and fun. We had to give her back after 2 days because the screaming hurt my dog's ears so bad she tried to run away 3 times. Still feel bad about that, but it was our first bird ever so I know I can't be too mad at myself. If we got her now, I know it probably would've subsided through training and just time. So I feel your pain Jamie 😂 good on you for sticking with it

[@nightfox4693]

I wish I could adopt him!!! But Ronie's For the Love of Birds is like 20 hours away from my house. So sad.

[@nightfox4693]

Her* I'm sorry

[@alsswim]

Oh my goodness you are an active little bugger. It’s a caique that’s what they are active really really active

[@crazykitten4845]

Awe that's so awesome!! I just met a beautiful white bellied caique down at sparky's if you have ever been there!! 🖤😍

[@michaelwiegand7151]

PERFECT! Timing! We are fixin' to bring home a Caique (two actually) in September sometime, hopefully. Love to watch your interaction and how day 1 goes, this has been our biggest question. Thank you so much for sharing this JamieLeigh!

[@sumedha9213]

how's it goin?

[@leni9081]

Ahhhhhh I'm so excited.. I love these little clows 😍

[@Vendettina]

Just in case anyone is on the fence about the pellets.. I thought my conure might not take to them immediately because they have the strong smell of greens but after about 2 days of offering, she has started decimating them. And now her cage smells like a freshly cut field of grass. Previously on fruity blend pellets with dried apple. Totally worth it.

[@oliviacooper7415]

Same, my conure was weaned on fruity pellets and I hated the smell of those. She took to pellets right away

[@momo_alpaca]

Caiques are one of my FAVORITE parrots SHE IS ADORABLE :3

[@1hawaii21]

Widget is a cutie. Great choice! We have 6. We have 4 black headed and 2 white bellied. They’re fully flighted and out most of the day. They’re all female except 1 black headed male. He was a rescue. They all get along. I can’t wait to follow you journey and see what tips you might have.❤️

[@mlyons8912]

You mastered a wealth of learning working with birds. How did you learn what changed bird response. You watched videos or learned from other bird people!! Thank You ! ! M. L.

[@camdennciramii]

Aweeee, as you can tell from my profile pic I am biased. Excited to see more of Widget! Also, I need you to start taking on Cockatoos as rescue birds so I know it CAN be done.

[@Marvel_vs_Capcom84]

Do you have any caiques? I have two young ones one is a WB male and the other is a black headed male, I am now looking to add a lime thigh female caique..

[@lilahbennett9579]

I am ridiculously excited about this!! A caique is my dream bird! I have wanted one since I watched the videos about Chi Chi! I have watched all your videos and am waiting for the right bird to come along. Kinda a BirdTricks junkie...Thanks for all you do!

[@Marvel_vs_Capcom84]

I bought two caiques within the last month and a half , They are my favorite parrots as well , you should definitely get one, I offered to take this caique as well but my comment was ignored so I removed it..

[@divyagupta1561]

Oh my!! Widget is soo cute! Waiting for his whole journey to turn out great❤️

[@amalau2472]

Me and my Caique second the Widget themed toy idea!! He LOVES your tiny toys, shredded within minutes, I can't keep enough on hand! 😁

[@s.m.6242]

Valuble to also see the challenges and that it can be difficult too. Thank you!

[@111111111Tiger]

Widget appears to be very socially adjusted. Beautiful !

[@BeyondEcho95]

I had this same scenario happen. Previous owners "loved him so much, couldn't get him to eat anything other than seed, he was a tailfeather mutilator and apparently the vet said that just 'happens', and he did best alone." He eats a chop mix, his tailfeathers grew out, his behavioral issues are gone, and he's a total doll.

[@littlemidwestrebornsdolls]

You guys are bird whisperers! I always enjoy your project bird videos. Do you ever decide to keep a project bird for yourself?

[@dogcrazy25]

What a lucky bird widget is to have you and your family as trainers. I hope you keep us up to date on his progress even though I can't afford patreon.

[@spiritmatter1553]

Dang! Those birbs always fall in love with Dave! 💞💚💛

[@TSUNAMI-MAMI]

Just had to rewatch this bc i love me some WIDGIE WIDGEEEE!!!!

[@sc8307]

Yay! Caiques are my favorite! I'm so excited to see another caique project bird. If I was ready for a bird, I would seriously consider Widget. She is amazing! I know the right bird will come into my life at the right time, but that is at least 3-4 years down the road. One thing I'm curious about: are her wings clipped? Is that why she has trouble flying, or have her muscles not been exercised? She seems very confident and brave, and very friendly.

[@Marvel_vs_Capcom84]

You don't need 3 to 4 years to get a parrot if you can financially afford to buy one right now, caiques are my favorite parrots as well I have two of them which I bought within the last two months , I offered to take this caique as well but my comment was ignored so I removed it..

[@sc8307]

@@Marvel_vs_Capcom84 It's not a financial reason. I can afford a bird, but I have a dog that would probably try to eat it, and I will be starting an intense two year college program next summer. So I want to wait until I am finished with that program and can give it the attention it needs, and my dog is either too old to care about a bird or passed on (he's 12 now).

[@Marvel_vs_Capcom84]

@@sc8307 okay

[@davak72]

Widget is so adorable!!

[@nowayhosay50]

She's so cute!!

[@shakawfriends402]

Love Widget and the Family’s interaction with her! 💕❤️

[@DeadRaymanWalking]

My sister and her fiancé share this kind of bird. It's a male Caique named Lini.

[@irisrosado4008]

I love the tree looking as to where you purchased it.

[@sarahhanwright1008]

I recently adopted 2 green cheek conures and I was told the same thing about them refusing to eat pellets and that they would only eat seed and within3 days I had them eating veggies and a good quality pellets

[@aderiusscott2220]

The crunching was so cute..😍😍

[@thedragonlair2797]

How precious! I’m getting a white bellied caique tomorrow, they are adorable 🥺❤️

[@Marvel_vs_Capcom84]

Did you get your caique? How is it going with him/her?

[@richardadams4928]

My conure Skittles can EASILY outscream what we hear from Widget here. But when it gets annoying, I just remind myself that he's really expressing his affection and desire to spend time with me.

[@zanottma]

Gotta Love It!!... You went after her duct tape, she went after you.

[@bobbyminter1115]

I was so exited to see a Caique video! I wish you kept one permanently in your flock lol. I have a 10 month old black headed and I love it when you post videos specifically about this species. Looking forward to learning more from you. Thanks for all you do

[@Marvel_vs_Capcom84]

I have 1 WB caique and 1 black headed caique, I really would like to get a female lime thigh caique..

[@petsprofessors3939]

Can't wait to follow widget's journey!

[@Tactix_se]

Caiques are my favorite parrots they’re so cute

[@mockfanatik]

I love those birds, they are so adorable!