Parrot Parts | What's Normal, What's Not?

[@fossilfighters101]

"Also, you can just watch for all the cute birds." Ya got me Jessie.

[@tzxazrael]

YAY PARROTS! lol but i love all the info as well.

[@Mmaulin12]

That’s what I subscribed to this channel for... cute birds!

[@ght28]

fossilfighters101 jessi does not have two es

[@compulsiverambler1352]

This video is a good idea. When I noticed the dent under my budgie's beak I thought she had injured it, and when I noticed the bare patches under my Indian Ringneck's wings I thought he was plucking. Neither of those things were particularly easy for me to find visual examples of online, as most expert parrot body part photographs online are of abnormalities, not normal variations.

[@animalwondersmontana]

I made this video for you! And so many others that had the same experience.

[@100playstationsubscribers5]

compulsiverambler how much did u get your Indian ringneck for because I’m looking to buy one

[@compulsiverambler1352]

@@100playstationsubscribers5 My mum paid £80 to an elderly man who had bought him from a pet shop just few months prior, and realised his disabilities made it too hard (plus his chance of outliving the bird were slim, so they should never have sold one to him). Adopt don't shop! Especially IRNs because some genetically can't stay tame even if hand-raised, and you won't know if you've got one like that who needs to be in an aviary unless they're slightly older than some breeders and pet shops sell them.

[@100playstationsubscribers5]

compulsiverambler thx for the info I went today to try to adopt a cockatoo or a macaw

[@compulsiverambler1352]

@@100playstationsubscribers5 Wow, you're a braver person than I, going for one of those species! The world desperately needs more good forever homes for all the given-up and outlived macaws and cockatoos, so the very best luck :)

[@mrsbirdies]

You didn't show their "ears"! That's my favorite since I rub my finger over it while giving scratchins and 9 times out of 10 they yawn so cute!

[@TheFox517]

Most people should be able to figure out that the big hole in the side of their bird's head is just an ear so that's propably why.

[@regisgoat]

They have good hearing, considering their lack of ears. Ours can hear me in the driveway; it's so great getting welcomed home with a shriek of joy.

[@chim1053]

My bird cute too

[@vaultgirl42091]

@@TheFox517 same goes for a beak lol

[@catzkeet4860]

regisgoat they don’t lack ears. They lack pinna or outward ears, or ear flaps,but they have functioning ears.....in fact some birds have better hearing than us.

[@fromscratchauntybindy9743]

My fav thing about some Budgies is their age gauge - they have a head full of stripes when they are young, and as they mature they fade- kinda like little old men with a receeding hairline! Lol

[@robertflannigan5760]

From Scratch Aunty Bindy little grandpa birds and their youngin’ grandbirds

[@mariamd786]

Yes, love the bird videos please keep them coming.

[@ParrotTown]

Me too!💖💖

[@allenjones1947]

*RAINBOW CHICKENSSSSS!!!* 💙💚💛🧡💜❤

[@ParrotTown]

😂🤣😂👍

[@jojoyce1313]

@@ParrotTown SHERRI U WATCH HER TOO!!!!!! OMGGGGG WE WATCH THE SAME PPL XDDDDD

[@ParrotTown]

YES!! I Love this channel :)

[@jojoyce1313]

Me too lol how do we always watch the same things? Lol?

[@ParrotTown]

Because we both love birds :)

[@VictoriaRyann]

Mom you're looking so festive in your fall sweater so beautiful love you the mostest. Your birb vids help me out so much thank u

[@animalwondersmontana]

Quietly endures sweating in my cozy sweater cause it's so cozy.

[@VictoriaRyann]

@@animalwondersmontana 😂😂😂😂

[@mr.cheezit4031]

@@animalwondersmontana When I let my bird of his cage He starts biting the carpet is it Beacuse I have seeds in the carpet?

[@Jetaru]

@@mr.cheezit4031 Parrots love to chew on things so that is normal. :)

[@rradiosilencee]

"mom" 😂 are you related I'm confused

[@secluse]

Poop around the cloaca can be completely normal with domestic parrots. When parrots poop on a flat surface sometimes it will transfer to their underfluffies or under their tail. Also why it’s important that you’re able to handle your bird so you can help them clean it off. Also when showering it’s a good idea to thoroughly mist the underfluffies and under the tail. Parrots evolved to poop sitting in places where it drops straight down, part of their duties in fertilizing the forest floor :) Also parrots poop often, it varies by species. This is so they can stay light when they fly. Cockatiels actually go on average every 15 minutes during the day! Also don’t be shocked by the gigantic poop when they wake up. They usually go a few seconds after they’re fully awake. Watery poop can also be normal if your bird is overheated or stressed. This should resolve within an hour, if there is a watery poo it’s important to poop watch as if it’s ongoing then your bird needs to see a vet! It’s very important to cool and/or calm your bird when this happens. Parrots also regularly puff up their feathers when they are sleepy or content. A lot of owners get scared of this since it can be a sign of illness. If the parrot flattens their feathers when alert they’re usually just fine! Their feet also get super warm when they are resting, especially the foot they tuck into their feathers. Beak grinding as mentioned in other videos is also totally normal. Just some other parrot traits!

[@NigatsuNeko]

Thanks! That was informative!

[@kellywerth823]

I am not hard of hearing or deaf but I appreciate the subtitles and I know others need them, do you think you could do them in more of your videos so everyone can enjoy the animals and the knowledge you have to share?

[@valeriavagapova]

I second this! Automatic captions work pretty well and it doesn't take any time to just enable them, I wonder why they didn't on this particular video.

[@marie1484]

They added them because some birds are loud

[@kimberlyrachels3566]

Yes! I'm hard of hearing and captions help tremendously.

[@kellywerth823]

@@kimberlyrachels3566 there an option i believe now with KZbin where it auto generates captions, its not right 100% of the time but it does help

[@raemalb0773]

I love your videos Jessie I have a guinea pig and I want to be a zoologist when I grow up and have a organization like you and teach kids like you do thank you for being so inspiring to me have a good day

[@caitlinveal5709]

Aww, what a cute little bunch of happy birdies! 😍

[@Apostate_ofmind]

that last one was so cute!! snuggling near your neck

[@valentinaeppers2293]

I love your job and would love to do what you do when I get older😁😁

[@div52140]

Appreciate your love and patience for all animals and birds, what lovely arrangements you have made, providing a loving home to them all. You are very knowledgeable, kind, and your videos show your true love for them. Thank you and bless you!

[@valeriavagapova]

Oh boy, my cockatiel is going so crazy over the sounds in this video that I can barely hear Jessie speak....😂

[@SJSharkMaster]

It’s ya BOI Steve

[@vaultgirl42091]

I love Steve OvO 🐦

[@FTF_Noah]

4 yrs later I still watch you guys even on epic books for kids love yall.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

I love all the different birds that are showcased here! Lots of good info. Much of it applies to chickens as well!

[@maxor2277]

Just more wonderful content from such a wonderful channel! I always look forward to your all's videos!

[@raineberry7627]

All of your birds are so patient and friendly and sweet.

[@lauragossert6282]

Be careful with back petting. That is something that can make a bird want to mate with you. Could be why you think he thinks you're his girlfriend. It is best to only pet and scratch the head and neck to avoid unwanted "behavior". They can become a bit aggressive when their hormones are triggered. 😊

[@Rainygirl3100]

Aw you left out the tidbit that you can see birds with bare face patches blush! It's most prominent on macaws, and it's so funny seeing their faces get red when they feel a certain way! I also really love parrot feet, most people unfamiliar with parrots think they have three toes in front and one in back like many other birds.

[@Beetlemigrations]

Thank you so much for making these videos. They’re extremely helpful, informative, and easy to follow. Much love from a conure mom!

[@fixedyz]

waaahhh more parrots!! i always love love love your bird videos❤💚❤💚 but this video is actually really helpful. a whole lot of the stuff you covered was stuff i couldnt really find good examples of online. ive had birds for about 2 years now and i STILL learn new stuff about them every day! (also i love your videos have a nice daaaayy)

[@ConfidentCritters]

Oh you should have shown the preening gland! I run a conure group and we get pictures of them with owners flipping out all the time lol

[@thegardenofeatin5965]

Aww, Joy is plucking. Feel better Joy!

[@mikeg9b]

I love your bird videos, especially with Steve, the cockatiel. His little chirps are so cute.

[@THEE.apples]

A flock of feral amazons flew over my house yesterday, they're so beautiful.

[@Chef_John_PSX]

I thought the title was parrot farts

[@ParrotTown]

Such cute and educational vids! Your parrots are absolutely precious🤗💖💖🐦

[@sootlet8894]

my bird plucks his contour feathers and mutilates every other feather. I got him to a point where he had grown back all his feathers, but he recently relapsed a few weeks ago. I think I've stabilized the issue though as it hasn't progressed any in the past week. He's a 14 year old eclectus, ive only had him for a couple years though. He still has a lot of issues which I assume are from his past (I don't know much about his past) but he's always making progress.

[@lilygeechan]

my amazon parrot HeiHei loves scraches under his beak where it attaches!

[@budgiebirbs5219]

Hey Jessie! I was wondering, how is Joy doing? I just saw your other video about PDD! I hope she's doing alright!

[@nickieb2636]

I have a new cockatiel! I've never seen such a skittish one before... He doesn't trust anyone, but will sing a lot, eats, plays, etc...

[@seeker1763]

I heard that feeling the keel is often used in falconry to tell if they are starving or not. Just like parrots, if it’s sharp your hawk is underweight/starving. But if you can’t feel it, it’s overweight. The reason people do it is because while trying to find the flying weight, you lower the weight of the bird. But being underweight and overweight have the same behavioral output (no interest in the falconer). And since a scale can’t tell you if your bird is starving, it’s a useful thing to learn and practice in falconry.

[@axaganyu]

My family used to have a Red-Bellied Parrot who would regurgitate stuff from his crop and smash it up against the roof of his mouth with his tongue, like he was chewing gum. He seemed pretty happy about it.

[@b.valentine3254]

great informative video! my sun conure liked it too, she made kissy sounds the whole time.

[@ediekoller1144]

Love the bird videos...I have two birds (one a parakeet) and the other is a Cockatiel who is 21 yrs old and a rescue ..thanks Jessi:)

[@DianaRodriguez-wf3ds]

My lovebird has bald patches on his head and is plucking his chest. Its driving me nuts that i don't know whats wrong with him. Visiting an avian vet is difficult where i am but hopefully Ill be able to get him there soon.

[@notlemon9184]

Diana Rodriguez is he by a window or to cold do you bath him? Don’t put them by windows make sure he/she’s warm does it have enough toys? Is the cage to croutes is it clipped? These could all be things taht stress it

[@DianaRodriguez-wf3ds]

@@notlemon9184 Oh I can give an update now~ He now has a heat lamp and a sun lamp to ensure he is warm and gets enough sun. He seemed to be stressed by my changing schedule but I now have a more stable schedule. So I am happy to report that his feather seem to be growing back very quickly (to his dismay as they make him so itchy), bath times are his favorite and I spend plenty of time with him. Thanks so much for the tips as well.

[@carriemarie2619]

Zoe's so chatty and I love it

[@hannahmooney5318]

I have a Quaker parrot and I've noticed the bottom half of his beak is starting to be worn down, so now it is slightly indented and uneven. It doesn't seem to bother him or his eating, but I'm wondering if it is something worth taking him to the vet for?

[@weepflo5284]

Don't we all love Steve.

[@ParrotTown]

Agree🤗💖🐦 i love that his name is Steve😂🤣

[@ParrotTown]

@@mariaa4652 😂😂😂

[@ats6880]

That's a smol cockatiel.

[@weepflo5284]

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[@ats6880]

@@weepflo5284 I'm guessing you didnt get that meme joke.

[@weepflo5284]

@@ats6880 nope

[@ats6880]

@@weepflo5284 look up smol cockatiel and big cockatiel. It's so cute.

[@weepflo5284]

@@ats6880 I understand now. A cockatoo is the big cockatiel and Steve is a smol cockatiel

[@Sabuda80]

May I just say, It's so cute how your bird Let's you hold him like that ik some can be trained... Mine isn't but idk I just find it cute

[@alisonemery2189]

Oh my gosh this video came at good time. I thought my sun conure was plucking the feathers under her wing.

[@lamesauced4828]

Great video! Those birds all look so happy.

[@abhishekkr8821]

I am new subscriber. Today my cockatiel died at 3am. I want to know what went wrong.. Atleast get an idea.. Mine was dull, was eating very well(which made me feel better) but with each breath it's tail was bobbing, whole day he was making small noices as if he was crying, he couldn't chirp loudly (he had almost lost his voice) and also the feces looked completely dried up when the bird pooped.(yes all this happened in 2 days) His upper beak was inside his lower one. And one more thing which I observed was, when ever he used to groom himself white dandruff like stuff would float away in air (a lot of it). I also took him to the vet today. Vet told he is sick(no explanations given even when asked) and gave a tablet to mix a small potion in his water cup. But I am not happy with just knowing he was sick.. As a bird keeper I want your suggestion.. What was the cause of all this.. What went wrong.. How could I have prevented this from happening.. Do u have any idea what went wrong?? Appreciate your response..

[@animalwondersmontana]

I'm so sorry for your loss. I really can't tell you what happened since I'm not there, I can only guess. It sounds like your little one might have had a respiratory infection. If his tail was bobbing up and down and he made a noise when he breathed, then that's a huge indication of a virus or bacterial infection in his airway. The flaky white dandruff looking stuff is normal, this is called dander and it's from the sheaths that their feathers grow in. They groom it off as the feathers go from being pin feathers to full grown feathers. It sounds like your vet was possibly giving him an antibiotic, medication for the respiratory infection. It can take a few weeks for the medication to have an affect, so if your bird was already too sick then the medicine doesn't have a chance to work. Birds hide their illnesses very very well, so when you finally see signs of their illness, it's sometimes already too late. You did good getting him to the vet, I wish it would have helped him. Again, I don't know if that's what happened, but for me it helps to talk about it and have at least an idea of what might have happened. Remember that you cared for him and that's so important, and if you ever get a bird as a pet again make sure you research how to keep their environment safe to prevent an accidental illness like a respiratory infection.

[@abhishekkr8821]

Thanks a lot for replying.. Yes, I will research properly before getting another one.. Keep making good videos.. 👍🏻 If not featured yet, try a feeding video or one which tells the diet of birds or other animals u have..

[@iliate2589]

Wanna hear something adorable?My aunt used have a feisty little cockatiel but when he was being good that day, if i put my finger he would ram my fingers with his head and that would mean he wanted the scritches and it was SO CUTE ❤️❤️❤️

[@Meoix]

Great information! Also, all the birds are so gorgeous!

[@culwin]

My parrot has no feathers, sleeps all day, and hangs upside down.

[@beefzerkee]

Sounds like a weird dog you have

[@amandaa6531]

Those "blood feathers"(those white things whitch are the protective sheet of a new feather), when my parrot got them i was so scared he was sick or simetjing cuz I've never seen that before. Thanks for explaning! Luv ur channel♡

[@celiar1726]

Birds have the cutest tongues, random but THEY ARE SO CUTE!!!!😍😍

[@katherinewolf2241]

So many pretty birdies! 💟

[@Blitznstitch2]

Your parrot videos are so helpful

[@samhashemiasl]

2:24 That noise is SO SATISFYING

[@purpleworm4725]

i think also uropygial gland is a pretty weird body part. Located just above the tail and sometimes visible during preening.

[@thauferog4682]

I don’t wanna sound like a freak but your eyes are just wow

[@janevelen173]

Thank you so much for publishing this vid it helped a lot I love you and your awesome attitude

[@Gyarren]

Your birds are so well-trained and patient!

[@jenswitzer8362]

our ringneck Zazu is IN LOVE with Zoe

[@bryston13]

Yay! I love the birds! Thanks for the information! I found my birds full crop a few months ago and it freaked me out until I did a little research and let him take care of it on his own, :) You and the beautiful birds are awesome! Thank you.

[@apearson79]

This is a great video for new bird owners, I'm sharing it on my forum next time a new person pops up. Thanks for the great videos and work you do!

[@Mekiozuke]

I just adore chatter box zoe.

[@Jetaru]

I am loving all the parrot videos keep up the awesome work.

[@killingit6443]

what do you do if your new Quaker parrot isn't eating his fruits or veggies?

[@seaofseeof]

WE NEED A VIDEO ON SPRINKLES. I HAVE A PARROTLET TOO. I LOVE MY PARROTLET.

[@samalass466]

How do you tell if a budgie is crop adjusting or not?

[@cantekdemir1972]

Another parrot video? Aww yiss

[@Vernatia]

That was a super interesting and informative video. Lots of great information, presented easily and understandably. Thank you for being awesome.

[@tomferrier6143]

What about the spot right above their tail, with the small white feathers? Not visible unless they're preening or you feel for it. From what I've read, it's where they grab oil from, but the feathers there feel a bit different and I'd like to know more about it.

[@bitslittle]

Hey there, I've enjoyed watching a good many of your videos. I just got a baby cockatiel about mid January but this bird has never been very excited about eating. I've feed it morning noon and night since 2 weeks old and it's been playing with seeds recently but not eating that many yet. I'm new to this area and haven't located a bird vet, I asked the bird breeder and she seemed to think this was normal. The bird doesn't appear to be sick other than an occasional sneeze but I've been worried since it's never really interested in the exact baby bird food. Is this normal sometimes? That a baby isn't interested in food much? I would appreciate any thoughts.

[@animalwondersmontana]

How old is the tiel now? If you're feeding formula they might not be interested in eating the seeds because they're full.

[@angeltheweirdo]

One question. DO you have a budgie because I was wondering if you can make a video about budgies and what everybody needs to know about them?

[@coldforgedcowboy]

@Animal Wonders...... Hey Jesse, I have a silly question. Why don't woodpeckers get concussions when they use their beaks as a chissel to make a hole in a tree?

[@katiehart7108]

Their tongue acts as a shock absorber, it wraps around their skull to the back of their neck and absorbs a lot of the pecking.

[@ellisbaker4991]

Hey nice video can u make one all about Quaker parrots? I might be getting one but I’m not sure if it’s right or not right for me. I have had a lot of birds before like buggies African greys and a alexandrine parakeet but never a Quaker parrot btw I love your vids thx so much!!!!!

[@theswimmingorcawhale9268]

4:06 and onions

[@sweatpantsprincess3239]

See, I didn't know that parrot beaks grow in layers. But then again, I'm not a parrot owner, I've just had friends with them!

[@garyblack8794]

To add sometimes the crop feels hard if it's full especially on a seed only diet which isn't the best diet for them anyway

[@lizd.2343]

I dont have a bird, but this video seems so helpful to new bird owners

[@RavingPandaSkittlez]

You can also feel their pelvic bone if the parrot will let you to see if it’s male or female, close pelvis is male and open is female

[@jayadizak2092]

Hi I love your videos sooo much, I’m getting a green cheek conure soon I can’t wait, when I see maui and ginger I get sooo excited 😆

[@roymethew9945]

thanks for good info..i just purchased pineapple conure and was conceref about the same questions you answered

[@teresadeleon7099]

This is a great video I'm so happy that I came across it. Can you do a video similar to this for a parakeet I'm a new parakeet owner and trying to get familiar and taming him as well what's normal and not normal thank you

[@kenzymagdy2946]

I have a question my cockateil has a bald spot under its crown is this normal

[@Marosemnis]

Kenzy Magdy yep! this is normal!

[@alexpiscitelli2187]

Thanks!!!! You have been a lot of help!!!!!

[@SultanBenjamin]

So helpful thank you so much! I have a question though, My baby African grey been living with me for a year and a half, she is almost two years ago and she never laid an egg.. does that mean she is a “He” ? 😦

[@hmsims3]

I know this is an old video, but are you able to tell me how to pronounce "cere"? I've been trying to find the correct pronunciation for it, but I've found "sair", "seer", and others. Which is correct? Thank you very much! I love your content!

[@TheFox517]

I wish I lived somewhere near you so I could volunteer. Caring for all those animals would be amazing. Maybe I would even get to feed a snake.

[@KateeAngel]

I have recently read an article about the cockatiel/Galah hybrid accidentaly bred in Australia, that was very interesting. Can you make a video about parrot hybrids, which species of parrots can interbreed with each other, which do it in the wild etc.? I would like to buy a hybrid parrot or parakeet when I have a chance to have a pet, but they are very rare and expensive in my country

[@ssquackyart3095]

Ginger’s so cute!!!

[@nataliewhitmore6195]

I have question so I'm getting a green cheek conure but I don't know how much chop to feed??

[@lindaketner2509]

Love your videos!

[@VM-lg7sz]

I love birds

[@savannahwalker2833]

So I've been thinking about getting a lovebird and I heard that scenty things can kill your bird. My mom has those wallflowers around the house and she said she won't take them down. If I take the one out of my room and put the bird in there will it be OK? Thanks

[@erism.4800]

Do you have to provide grit to parrots if you feed a variety of food like you do chickens?

[@coralcoralcoral]

Wow I luv ur hair jessie

[@carlosdiaz6567]

I've been looking for your channel for hours since I forgot what it was called. i needed since i recently got 2 cocktails and I had to feed them formula for a while since they were too young to eat Normal bird food, and I thought that your channel could give me some advice and it did. Thank You

[@jirapornclose4797]

We just bought a quaker pirrot bird this September 2018 from pet shop, he/she about 3 months old now. Expected my husband will be the main person for him, but this bird always scream at my husband. But not much with me.(he used to take food from my hand, but not anymore) We not make much progress still. Would you please advice what can we do?

[@thecumlord1254]

Can you cover more about the bare patches under the wings

[@gryffinclaw1657]

So helpful 😊 thank you ❤️

[@ahmedaffiliate5769]

My cockatiels loved this video they sqwak along XD

[@yunhxpeofficialyt5114]

Hey animal wonders! I have a red crowned amazon parrot and he is a domesticated bird and he hates it when someone pet him he starts screaming. He’s had a terrible and abusive past. I was wondering if you could help me with this?