My Moustache Merlot: Someone Loves His Showers

[@tinkywinky5558]

That dinosaur outburst was subscriber worthy

[@purudingding]

Omg the dinosaur mode is soooo cute 😂😂😂 I can't believe I found this channel now! I'm subscribing.

[@MerlotandFamily]

Awesome! Thank you so much and welcome to the family! I'm pretty taken with my tiny dinosaur as well! =D

[@alisalauzon9291]

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[@ealingbroadway2000]

He’s lovely and so entertaining

[@MerlotandFamily]

Thank you so much! He certainly makes a simple shower the highlight of my morning.

[@FriendM2010]

Adorable birdie ...

[@MerlotandFamily]

Awe! Thanks so much! 🥰

[@lindakandrews5280]

Merlot,is gorgeous.

[@aimeelegris1486]

I think Merlot is saying 'have a good nite' not 'oh good nite'. Not that I'm fluent in birdie talk, but that's just what I hear 🦅

[@MerlotandFamily]

I agree it does sound like that! I only know how we say it to him, which is the following sequence: Us: "Goodnight, Baby Bird, oh goodnight." Merlot: "Goodnight?!" Us: "Oh! Goodnight!" And then when he says it during the day, we say: "Oh! Goodnight! I didn't know it was bedtime already, but goodnight I guess." So since we aren't really using full sentences we just assumed he's not as well, but you never know because he talks to tons of people every day and has a few babysitters.

[@annalisa14]

So much fun, taking showers with our parrots. Been doing it since 1983.

[@MerlotandFamily]

I know! I could never take one without him now, it'd be too lonely and boring. Besides, he'd squawk his head off if he heard the shower turn on and I never came to get him. He's spoiled.

[@EdMcStinko]

Very adorable and charming creature

[@MerlotandFamily]

Thank you! I'm rather fond of him myself. =)

[@jude1515]

So cute.

[@clarashoe9504]

My mom used to say," oh good night!" when she was fed up with something.

[@MerlotandFamily]

That's cute. Merlot will say it when he's distressed. Goodnight is what we say when we put him away at night and he knows he's going to be alone, so he says the most distressed sounding goodnight when he sees me pulling on a coat or picking up my keys.

[@alisalauzon9291]

It is very hard to find these kind to buy!! They seem so lovable and cute!! I love there voices.. How come they are so hard to find and buy??I love his unique Dinosaur act!!! Adorable!!!

[@MerlotandFamily]

From what I've gathered in my research they have never been a very popular bird until extremely recently. Avian enthusiasts are only just now realising these birds are not too loud, quite good for tackle snuggles, eat ANYthing (which is rare for parrots. Usually getting a well rounded diet down a bird is next to impossible) are somewhat more clear of voice than their cousin the ring-neck parakeet, don't imprint on a single human being if properly socialized- and the list goes on. Honestly given all that, I don't know why Moustache parakeets haven't blown up over night as some kind of sleeper hit. There's next to no info out there research wise, and hardly any videos of Moustaches for Merlot to watch, hence the birth of this channel. What can I say? The kid's a diva, and he likes to watch himself on the big screen.

[@megpastryk4657]

I also have one, but is a female and trying to find information on them is very hard, my little lady’s name is Izzy, and she loves to talk also I’ve had her six months and she is laying eggs up a storm but is in baby mode shall you say, she has layer four eggs and when I come in to pick her up she will say feed me I’m a baby or mommy hold me

[@MerlotandFamily]

@@megpastryk4657 that is way too cute! I'd love to see this. You should upload some videos (if you haven't already). As to the egg laying, make sure to feed her plenty of egg related foods and vitamins so that she stays healthy. I hear scrambled and boiled chicken eggs work great for getting her those needed nutrients.

[@megpastryk4657]

Merlot and Family yeah I did to a very very special food for mums laying only and or nursing.. I do have one or two of her on my page don’t remember of what they are I just know harely and her .. I adore her and harely is a ham I had two green cheek conures about twenty years ago and to have him and her again is so fun.

[@MerlotandFamily]

@@megpastryk4657 That's great to hear! I'll be sure to pop over and give those a watch. Kiss your birds for me! =D

[@sarahhare50]

What a cutie pie he is

[@MerlotandFamily]

Thank you! I'm rather smitten with him myself. Lol 🐦

[@datwdschuc5778]

Toes toes toes belly belly belly and a beak beak beak

[@isabeltheacegal3384]

What an awesome pet you have, look at this funky little bird! I love him!

[@MerlotandFamily]

Pet? Nah, that's my kid. My mom even introduces him as her "grandbird." Then, when asked when I'm gonna get busy with the baby making, I ways tell people that I already have children, they are just covered in fur and feathers (then I feast on their indignant stares).

[@AiYaAkAnE]

Sounds like an angry cat! Lol!

[@MerlotandFamily]

That's so true! I never thought of that! Lol! I can't wait until the next time he makes his dino noise now, it's going to be that much funnier! Lol

[@kevinsmith6oh6]

So cute hahaha the Dino thing was so cute

[@MerlotandFamily]

Thanks! I kinda love him too. 😉

[@2Sparrows4aFarthing]

He’s precious! I just put a deposit on a mustache parakeet today ❤️

[@MerlotandFamily]

Congratulations! That is so exciting! How old is your baby, do you know? I am def going to want updates and pictures! When you have him/her, drop me a comment on any video. I need to set up an email address that I can give out publically first.

[@2Sparrows4aFarthing]

Merlot and Family yes I will let you know when baby arrives! Should be 12 weeks roughly as breeder says babies are 2 weeks old right now. No DNA sexing so I guess it’ll be a surprise whether male or female. Hopefully mine will be as outgoing and fun as Merlot!

[@MerlotandFamily]

I'd say it took Merlot about a year to show his gender in his beak color (boys are orange, girls are black). But my DNA test was only $20 at my local pet store. They trimmed his toe a bit short to get a blood smear and then stopped the toe with powder. I even got a little certificate with both ours names on it stating he was a boy. I tell people it's our birth certificate and sometimes they believe me. Lol. Totally worth the $20 bucks for that.

[@2Sparrows4aFarthing]

Merlot and Family the breeder won’t dna test but I’ll be happy either way. I’ll definitely need some guidance. So any help or info is appreciated greatly 👍🏻

[@2Sparrows4aFarthing]

Hey hon, just an update: the first breeder I tried to get an MP through returned my deposit. The babies weren’t growing. I got soooo lucky and was led to a wonderful gal who raises MP’s literally less than one hour after the other breeder broke my heart. My new MP should be here around first of August and it’s a boy 💙 hope you and your little guy are well! Do you belong to the mustache parakeet Facebook group?

[@forestsprite5914]

Omg this bird is sooo cute! Thank you for sharing!

[@MerlotandFamily]

Awe! Thank you so much and you're so welcome. =D

[@geekchic85]

My moustache makes those dinosaur sound growls too haha

[@MerlotandFamily]

Ooooh! Thank you for sharing! I have been dying to know if anyone else's bird did this or if mine just had a higher percentage of pterodactyl DNA than other birds! I'm glad to know he's not alone!

[@missanonymous963]

Too cute, love it 💖💖💖

[@MerlotandFamily]

Thanks! He's pretty ridiculous! =D

[@honeybee4111]

My mustache parakeet hates showers 😭

[@MerlotandFamily]

Mine no longer likes getting in the water which is heartbreaking. As a baby he loved it and would eat the water! Now he wants to be involved, yet separate. Lol

[@HULK515]

Beautiful

[@MerlotandFamily]

Thanks! =)

[@arishahussain6029]

OMG this is to cute I'm gonna die!

[@MerlotandFamily]

Thank you! I feel the same way about your profile picture. Good color choices.

[@jackyhawkins1895]

He's beautiful 😊

[@MerlotandFamily]

Thank you! I just read this to him from his spot on my shoulder and he gave me a kiss. I think that was his reply. 😄

[@annalisa14]

I just ❤️ 💕 love 💗 your song, Toes, toes, toes, belly belly belly and a Beak, Beak, Beak ! It is soooooo CUTE 😂😂😂

[@MerlotandFamily]

Thank you! Alas, I can not take credit for it. The song is from another KZbinr and his bird, you can find them under Max The Cockatoo. P.S. Merlot sings that song now (but he skips the belly part because it's really scary not being able to see that finger)

[@annalisa14]

Merlot and Family - you do the song much better. Love to hear merlot doing it though!

[@MerlotandFamily]

I've been trying to get it on camera, but he has this bad habit of seeing the camera and going silent, convinced this little box is a bird-eating gremlin. I'll continue to stay vigilant though! I've come up with a new way of filming him, it'll just take a few days to acclimate him to the presence of my equipment. He's too terrified of the camera mounts to talk around them at the moment.

[@annalisa14]

Merlot and Family 😂he’ll get over it ....

[@user-vr2qp2hi8z]

That's so darn cute!

[@MerlotandFamily]

Awe, why thank you very much! =D

[@katlynnthehedgehog1628]

0:03 GOODNIGHT! ^^

[@akramsalim77]

He’s looking for 😢

[@rachaelleyoung8511]

So cute

[@MerlotandFamily]

Thank you!

[@bethanybouley6679]

Oh my god this was SO FREAKIN CUTE!! i am dead!!😍🤣🤣🤣i have a female, shes been with me 10 years, she was given to me by owners who never interacted with her, took me a good year to gain her trust. I wish i could have her live with a male of her own kind.

[@MerlotandFamily]

Awe! I love rescue critters. They always love us the hardest, and winning that trust is the greatest gift in the world. I have a little rat like that right now. It's been a year, half her life, and she has finally started coming to me and allowing for one pet before retreating. What do you think your bird would do if she saw another? Mine just acts like he can't see anything. "What bird?" He says. "I don't see a bird!"

[@bethanybouley6679]

@@MerlotandFamily i actually had other birds with her for a long time, i worked at an animal hospital and became the "bird rescue lady", she had company for a good 6 years but never really acknowledged that they existed. She sees me as her mate, which honestly makes me a little sad. shes the only bird i have left now because i dont think she would do well with anyone else, so i will never re-home her💕

[@MerlotandFamily]

@@bethanybouley6679 I hear that. I worked in pet stores for 5 years Nd was the "Rat lady." I took in rescues like crazy and would try to rehome them through the store where I worked, then sell them all the goodies they needed through my store. It was a nice gig while it lasted. I'm relieved to be out of that situation though. It was very emotionally taxing. I think birds would be at least three times as taxing as rats though. My fur kids are pretty self sufficient. Birds, in my limited experience, seem far more emotionally needy, though my rats are in a colony (a Mischief) while Bird only has me.

[@FriendM2010]

@@MerlotandFamily okay, are you talking about actual rats? 🥴🤭🥺😳

[@MerlotandFamily]

@@FriendM2010 yup. Domestic rats are the greatest pets in the entire universe. I have never loved an animal more deeply than I've loved my rats, and I've had the full pet range, even including a cow. Haven't had a horse yet. Horse /might/ come close to rat, but dogs, cats, birds, they ain't got nothing on my rats. Did you know rats can laugh? They also score higher in empathy tests than humans do. They will do anything to help a distressed companion. Best. Animals. Ever.

[@ControllerPassAway]

Merlot so tamed. My Moustache Parakeet only interact with me, if my parents touch he will attack them. My dad lose a portion of his toe from his bite and my mum have a scar on her forearm because of it.

[@amiieedots9978]

How did you teach him not to bite when he’s annoyed!?! My baby is starting that nippy phase and there is so many conflicting ways to teach them!

[@MerlotandFamily]

I would pinch his upper beak very gently between two fingers and move with his face when he tried to bite so that he'd realize it was futile and give up. That, and not reacting in pain or backing off when he actually tagged me. I'd also smush him close after a bite and smother him in kisses as "punishment."

[@mohsink5064]

Very uniqueicparrot

[@everlearning2B]

toes toes toes belly belly belly and a beak beak beak

[@MerlotandFamily]

Best. Song. EVER. It doesn't matter what he's doing, you start singing that, and he's frozen in awe.

[@kidsfids7434]

Is it true that they don't enjoy much petting or head scratches?

[@MerlotandFamily]

It is for Merlot. He tolerates head to shoulder pets, but absolutely no scratchies. However, that doesn't mean he isn't one of the most affectionate pets I've ever had, it just means his affection language is different. He loves to be on my shoulder every second that I will allow him to. He's ADDICTED to beak boops (which are his greatest weakness) and he's a kissing fiend. He's also never bitten (okay, not never, but he's only draw blood twice and he was going through his hormonal phase. We don't hold it against him).

[@kidsfids7434]

@@MerlotandFamily Thanks, that's great feedback. I have a macaw, an eclectus and I'm trying to decide between a moustached parakeet and a rose breasted cockatoo for my final bird.

[@MerlotandFamily]

Both very great options! I wish you best with your decision! If there are any other questions I can help with then I am more than happy to answer! =D

[@baublesanddolls]

He's so cute!! 😍 I'm so excited as I'm getting my first moustache parakeet next month. I've owned parrots for over 40 years, but never a moustache. I'm really looking forward to him. Any tips/advice on what they're like? I've done lots of research. I have an amazon and a blue quaker too. My birds LOVE foot massages. They fall asleep every time.

[@MerlotandFamily]

Oh yay! I'm so excited for you! Moustache's are amazing birds. My little man can't STAND having his toes touched unless I sing him a special song. He's also my best buddy and wants to hang out on my shoulder every second of the day, but he's not interested in pets, feather fluffing or being squeazed in my attempts to hug him. Also, he can't handle having his cage covered. I have read that this is all typical of the species so there's a chance your new little one will have similar characteristics. I'm always happy to chat about animals! Feel free to leave me comments with questions, or reach out on our Instagram @MerlotAndFamily

[@baublesanddolls]

@@MerlotandFamily 💕

[@bhaitiphukan6087]

i have same one

[@MerlotandFamily]

You have a moustache parakeet? They're the best, right?! I love my little guy so much. Do you have a boy or a girl?

[@clarashoe9504]

Did you win D&D?

[@FriendM2010]

That is wild ... Great video ... Does the mustache do loud calls both morning and dusk ?

[@MerlotandFamily]

No, he basically does loud calls at breakfast, lunch or dinner if none of said meal lands in his bowl... or if anyone is stretching before going to the gym... or if the guys put on the scary VR headset... or when the neighbors make a loud noise... or if we aren't paying enough attention to him... or- well - you get the idea. If something disruptive happens, or if he thinks we've magically managed to forget about his presence, he makes sure to remind us. However, there's no routine to his shrieks.

[@joannealcott1619]

how did u teach him to do the dino growl? So adorable!

[@MerlotandFamily]

He's just naturally gifted! Lol. It's a thing he started doing all on his own, and we've just sort of roled with it. Now-a-days we can usually get him to do it on command! He's such a wildman!

[@thaitrucphuong9366]

I also have one like this , i start to raise it when it 4 or 5 month old, he cant talking

[@MerlotandFamily]

They are pretty great birds! I got lucky with all of the taking Merlot does, I think! 😊

[@KyuunaHellsing]

Fluffy avocado to compy lol

[@MerlotandFamily]

Hahaha, took me a minute but now I get it. Love it.

[@KyuunaHellsing]

@@MerlotandFamily lol I have been playing ARK on mobile for a month almost that's what inspired my comment tbh

[@MerlotandFamily]

@@KyuunaHellsing oh that's awesome! I haven't played that game. I want to sooo bad, but it just doesn't run well on my PC. Been getting my dinosaur geek on with some Jurassic World though! Same company (Frontier) is about to release Planet Zoo and I'm losing my mind waiting for that game! The building possibilities are literally endless!

[@KyuunaHellsing]

@@MerlotandFamily if it helps it's free on phone if you have a good smartphone lol it's how I'm dealing with no computer to play it on steam

[@MerlotandFamily]

@@KyuunaHellsing I had no idea it was a cell phone game! I just got the new Samsung Note 10 plus. If this phone can't run it then no phone can! Thanks so much! I'm definitely going to look into that!

[@insaneballer63]

Absolutely love Merlot! I also have an moustache parakeet, but his beak isnt red, its orange. I also picked him up from a family who couldnt care for him anymore, So I don't have any breeder info. Any answers?

[@MerlotandFamily]

Merlot's beak is definitely also orange. It just looks darker in this video. I call it his candy corn beak ❤. As to info about breeders, I couldn't say. I only know a little bit about where my bird came from because I worked for the pet store he wad being sold at. I've heard there's a way to hunt down info from the leg band, but I don't know how to do that. Did you have any other questions that I overlooked? 😊 I'm always happy to answer.

[@insaneballer63]

@@MerlotandFamily Oooh leg band, i'll definitely try that. Thanks for answering, Tell Merlot I said hello :>

[@MerlotandFamily]

@@insaneballer63 will do! I'll give 'im a kiss for ya too! He's a sucker for kisses.

[@insaneballer63]

@@MerlotandFamily =D

[@lottatroublemaker6130]

You have got to adjust that beak, such a little beak shouldn’t have that boop-sound, it should have a quite high «meep»! Honestly, poor little guy! Boop... Nooooooo! ☺️

[@MerlotandFamily]

Hahahahaha! When I first started reading this I was like - "oh, huff, fine, here we go, yeees, I know his beak is long, let me list the reasons it's going to stay that way...," then I finished the comment and froze as I processed it, then, I laughed so hard my sweetie looked at me like I was possessed. Thank you for my early morning chuckle. =)

[@CarolynStOnge]

Hi just wondering how old he is? We have a moustache too. He’s 23 now and really sweet.

[@MerlotandFamily]

He'll be 4 this February on the 16th. So 3 days from now! =D

[@boogathon]

Is he part cockatoo...?

[@HarshRaj-ne2ds]

Chickem

[@stephaniemodica7515]

I'm trying to find a breeder for a moustache parakeet but I can't find a decent one can you help?

[@MerlotandFamily]

I wish I could. I got my little guy by chance. I worked at a pet store in Northern California who ordered him from a wholesaler in Florida. They picked the little baby up in an airport with a whole crew of other birds. That's how I met Merlot and how we fell in love by accident - or by fate. Pick your favorite.

[@lexcorp213]

jcaviary they currently have eggs ready to hatch i am waiting myself

[@CC_Reads]

adopt one! theyre angels

[@egiriantoseputra7275]

Burung betet jawa njirr dh keluar negri

[@soulsearching3956]

I have one but I dont know he or she. At what age their beaks turn orange ... Mine is one year old n still with black beak.

[@MerlotandFamily]

I don't remember exactly, but I think that by Merlot's first birthday his beak was starting to turn orange at the tip. My guess is that if your moustache still has a black beak, then they are probably a female! Merlot was definitely all orange by his second birthday, but his feathers were still changing up until about his 3th birthday.

[@soulsearching3956]

@@MerlotandFamily alright ...thanks a lot...but my parrot already talks a bit

[@annalisa14]

Is that Dungeons and Dragons ?

[@MerlotandFamily]

Sure is! I'm rather a bit of a fantasy nerd, and I'm a writer, so making up stories while rolling dice to see the consequences of your actions is my kind of game!

[@maskusaiin1044]

betet jawa good night

[@pranjitkumartalukdar4076]

He is so cute .i want to have one of these.plz you can tell his price.please reply.😊

[@MerlotandFamily]

Well, I got him from a mom & pop pet store, so prices will vary all over. I think his sticker price was over $600. I worked at the pet store he came from, so I got him for $320.

[@alicetruong420]

:33

[@ghazianoqashidi691]

I have one but sadly in indonesia they appendix 2 now. 😭

[@MerlotandFamily]

I'm afraid I don't know what that means. What do they do in Indonesia?

[@MerlotandFamily]

So I just Googled it. Basically they are protected and regulated so that people can't take too many out of the wild, is that right? I actually am okay with that. I'd prefer to own a captive breed animal any day. I don't like taking animals from their homes (assuming they still have a home that we humans haven't chopped down). It's a tricky subject that I can see many sides of.

[@MaEiPhyoMyint]

🦜🦜❤❤❤

[@EastStarCompany]

Is it still alive?

[@MerlotandFamily]

Absolutely! I've just been caught up with life and haven't been posting. He turned six this year, and he's as loud and rambunctious as ever.

[@EastStarCompany]

well I need your help. I also have one but it was gifted by some relative and when it came to my house it was nearly 7-9 months old. Now probably 1 year+ But when I try to bring it out of cage it attacks me.the It seems to stay inside cage rather than coming out. But I believe in independence. So how could I approach more friendly to free it out of the cage?

[@MerlotandFamily]

@@EastStarCompany Sure! Let's see what I can do. Merlot actually went through the same thing. At the age of one, Moustache Parakeet's (MPs) go through a "bluffing" phase. Think of this as puberty, or their birdy teen years. That is most likely what's happening, and, just like with a human teen, how you handle this stage of his/her life is important. With Merlot, I just put on a glove and let him try his worst. Two feeble attempts at bitting at usually led to me scooping him up and smothering him with kisses. When I didn't withdraw or flinch, though, he gave up and let me bring him out of his cage. As soooon as he was out of his cage there was usually a huge personality shift, though two whole times ever he bit my cheek for no reason. Another follower asked me for advice here, for the same thing, and she took a different approach. For one, she'd been covering her bird cage. MPs don't respond well to covered cages in most situations, so she stopped doing that right away. Then she'd sit by the open cage and read to her bird for at least an hour a day. Then she'd ask the bird to step up. At first the bird would strike, and she'd pull her hand away and keep reading. Eventually, the bird started to step up in the csge only, then she started flying around the house. Now those two are besties. Feel free to keep updating me on the situation and I'll do my best to walk you through day-by-day. The good news is that the bluffing phase is usually only one year out of 20+ with MPs. Some birds, like African Greys, are in their teen phase for a full decade just like humans.

[@EastStarCompany]

@@MerlotandFamily thanks. I will try my best.

[@MerlotandFamily]

@@EastStarCompany that's all any of us can do! Keep me updated! Seriously! 😊🐦

[@chinkoaaima5574]

Is it male or Female?

[@insaneballer63]

a male have orange beaks, and a female has an black beak.