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[@emilyriggs232]

I just realized that I’ve been mispronouncing caiques as “khakis” like the pants that Jake from State Farm was wearing.

[@ParrotBliss]

They have unique names 😀 at least you know now

[@roxanap1020]

Lol, your pronunciation actually makes more sense than the correct way.

[@sheridan3028]

I just love your reviews - full disclosure is so necessary, I'm learning, when choosing a forever parrot! Just do me one favor - keep the sage advice coming, please!! :) Thank you.

[@ParrotBliss]

Will do that! I like helping people know what to expect - when people are prepared, it's a joy!

[@1hawaii21]

Great video. Caiques are feathered monkeys. They truly are silly, non stop clowns. Mine are very affectionate. They can become moody and nippy. They need tons of enrichment and lots of chew toys. They are bold and fearless. I tell people you have to work with and play with your new friend. And, yes, they are unbelievably messy. But, they are my choice of parrot!❤️

[@ParrotBliss]

I agree- but this can be said of any parrot. I feel like it’s really true of Caiques! They are super active and wonderful!

[@caiqueparrot5374]

​@@ParrotBlissmine are grumpy

[@mel98]

I have one caique n he is just fine. Buy I'm home all day everyday with him mostly. He is flighted n Flys all over the house. He mostly stays where I am. He spends most day looking outside.

[@ParrotBliss]

That’s wonderful! Tykes can be so amazing!

[@mel98]

@@ParrotBliss they are amazing to the right person ❤️ ♥️ 💖 💕 💗 💙

[@mr.g5593]

@@mel98jeg har også en alene som jeg er sammen med hele dagen. Virker veldig like din. Hilsen fra Norge.👋🏻🫡🇳🇴

[@mr.g5593]

@@mel98jeg har også en alene som jeg er sammen med hele dagen. Virker veldig like din. Hilsen fra Norge.👋🏻🫡🇳🇴

[@Marvel_vs_Capcom84]

Caiques are definitely the first parrots I would get and In my opinion because of there playful personalities there is no other parrot better, Blue and Gold Macaws are a close second cockatoos are also interesting but way to loud for me.. That being said you are right some ppl wouldn't be able to handle them long-term with no previous experience

[@ParrotBliss]

Yeah, they require an understanding of parrots for sure!

[@Marvel_vs_Capcom84]

@@ParrotBliss Hey could you please tell me where you order your nest boxes for your caiques or medium size birds ? We both live in Florida so it will be very helpful Amazon only has nest boxes for little budgies

[@ParrotBliss]

@@Marvel_vs_Capcom84 send me a pm on FB/Insta or thru my website parrotbliss.com

[@amirah77ful]

This is one breed that is super high maintenance. They’re very unpredictable and will give very bad bites. They’re also very very loud with repetitive high pitched beeps or noises that can last for hours on end, they don’t wear out easy and are very unpredictable. My caique bit my 2 sons very badly making them bleed, I’ve seen others bite and their owners had to get stitches. Other birds his size he’s been okay with however he’s gone after my African grey trying to bite him. I don’t think this breed is for everyone and if I had known what mine would be it wouldn’t have happened. I was told the opposite when buying him that he was a sweet loving bird who was a clown and he was already 4 years old. Once I got him he was the complete opposite so you never really know what they’ll be like once in your care.

[@rachaelshaabani7137]

Do you have any experience with Pionus? If so, what are your thoughts? I always wanted a lovebird but I've heard they're sassy and very noisy. I'd like a sweet bird with personality but not too loud. That's where I heard about Pionus but in the few videos I've seen it seems they kind of just sit there alot. I wonder if they have much personality or show much affection.

[@ParrotBliss]

They are fantastic - but they are semi-independent. My book, “30 Perfect Apartment Parrots” at a.co/d/dGJYXGY could help you. I list over 30 parrot species that would be great in an apartment and I cover their sound level, diet, personality characteristics and much more per species.

[@rachaelshaabani7137]

@@ParrotBliss thank you!

[@Mazen-414]

What do you recommend for being quieter green cheek Conure sir caique parrots? Amazing video!

[@ParrotBliss]

Green-cheek

[@Luna18Cat05]

Got Eugene almost three years ago. He’s been a large part in my mental health recovery. We have breakfast together every morning. He’s a lot of work, but 100% worth it. He’s my baby❤

[@ParrotBliss]

Eugene sounds awesome! Yes, they are incredible. I’m glad to hear he’s been part of your recovery. It’s so easy for them, right? I do the same, I get extra eggs to share at breakfast with my Macaw, y Amazon, my Umbrella or who ever flies over :)

[@Luna18Cat05]

@@ParrotBliss I think what I love is when he steals my breakfast and stands on my plate just gazing at me. My poor heart 😭

[@johan016]

2:45 what is your first choice bird then?

[@ParrotBliss]

Caique is up there, they are extraordinary. Very favorites? Cape Parrots, Golden Conure - small Linnies and Parrotlets. And Budgies!

[@LoveLove-by2fg]

My Caique is always around me and or on me, if i go outside she goes with me on a small play perch, if i go to the stores she goes with me, so i dont really see a point in getting a second Caique for companionship. I think. We are obsessed with each other so I think she will be ok 😅

[@ParrotBliss]

That's awesome! I had a Caique like that too and when I got her a friend, she was sooo happy! It enabled me to do other things. If your life changes and you can't give her as much time and attention, she'll have a much easier time of it if she has a friend. Two Caiques are twice as loving and fun with you. She would still adore you!

[@LoveLove-by2fg]

@ParrotBliss for sure if anything ever changed I would get her a female friend! I call her my stage 5 clinger 😄 💜 thank you for all your information and videos!

[@Mazen-414]

Are caiques quieter that green cheek conures?

[@ParrotBliss]

No, but they aren’t too bad.

[@hapahaole9819]

They look like Lovebirds. I have a Cockatiel. They are messy too. Chew everything. I chose a Cockatiel vs a Lovebird because of the noise factor. I live in a Condo, so i have to be considerate to my neighbors. Darn, your birds are sooooo cute!!!!!😊

[@ParrotBliss]

Thanks for watching! Yes, I would also choose a Cockatiel -- they are sweeter, in my experience. And I do love the male whistles!

[@clairefoster8610]

Hi there I love you videos they are so helpful. I recently got a 2 year caique and he is a adorable, loves to hang out and play but he is extremely mouthy and constantly nibbling fingers, hands, arms etc and also has random moments where he will just snap and bite hard braking the skin. He seems to have issues with you near his food too even if just given by hand. How would I resolve the constant need to have beak on you and aggression as I’d like to train him but need this behaviour to stop xx Thanks in advance for any suggestions and support

[@ParrotBliss]

I’ll make a video response for you- please keep watching

[@MrLuckyLegs]

I have a Nanday Conure, he is self plucking (complex matter) but you mentioned Hemp Seed (and Oil), is Hemp Seed safe to give to parrots? I think you also said in this clip that dark Linseeds are a healthy add to diet? Would the Linoleic acid of Linseed help my bird (complex issues aside) to stop plucking? Thank you, I loved your review here, I discovered a Caigue parrot at my mechanic shop today, its there shop bird, gets lots of socialisation...Thanks again, Peter

[@ParrotBliss]

Hi Peter- Yes, hemp oil helps calm. However, you have to address the complex matter. I understand, I have a few complications myself... not easy. Once a parrot has plucked for a month, they are highly unlikely to stop. Worse still, it can escalate (I'm fortunate, mine haven't) and they can bite/wound their skin once they have no feathers. If you like, share the complex issue. Is your Nanday an only parrot?

[@brjun16]

Hi there, I love watching your videos. I have a caique, she loves to be on top of my head, but she gets carried away with my hair tie and pulls on my hair (already loosing lots)… the worse part is when she rubs her beak on my scalp tends to irritate and at time scratches me. What do you recommend me to do in this case?

[@ParrotBliss]

Not easy - she's preening you and loving on you. Try positively reinforcing her being on your shoulder or arm so that she's not getting to your head. If you keep working with her to be on your arm, and you are consistant, she'll likely eventually switch. Thank you for watching!

[@Deafening_Silence_333]

Thank you so much for this video =) after losing out Conure to a suspected stroke its left a hole in our life.. 3 days ago we got a female Caique & she has fitted straight in & even made friends with out cat but hes used to our cockatiel not liking him lol im only 38 but have an awful condition similar to MS & a companion pet helps me so much & she has taken to me already

[@ParrotBliss]

How wonderful! Caiques can be amazing and wonderful companions. One of the best parrots I ever had was a Caique. When we are home a lot, there is nothing like a true companion who loves us and wants to be with us no matter what; and we feel the same about them. What’s her name?

[@Deafening_Silence_333]

@@ParrotBliss so good to hear it sounds like i picked a great companion =) & name, well.. at first they thought she was a boy so they named her Kevin.. but dna test said a girl so they just gave her a temporary name "bacon" like the actor Kevin Bacon lol its early days so will see how we go.. our Cockatiel ended up being named "Chicken" so we will see =D

[@ParrotBliss]

@@Deafening_Silence_333 Bacon and Chicken? Lol

[@Essza3]

Okay but compared to a cockatiel or Quaker, what’s a caique on the scale? Like do they have big mood swings or have a hard puberty?

[@ParrotBliss]

Cockatiels and Quakers are "easier" pets in my experience. Caiques are fabulous, but very strong-willed. They require more time and engagement

[@yesidtac7863]

Jejejej adorable

[@ParrotBliss]

Do you ever see Caiques?

[@an0y3d65]

My family is thinking of getting a caique but we have a green cheek rn do you think they will get along?

[@ParrotBliss]

Perhaps, but it’s hard to say. They can both be aggressive. How old is the GCC?

[@an0y3d65]

@@ParrotBliss a year and 1 month

[@corgi2671]

Im looking for a parrot Thats is kinda one person parrot since half my family are scared of birds 😅😅but Im looking for a playfull bird that Can go with my cockatiel wich is also stuborn but i dont mind any training and i find it fun training with my bird right now bc then u form a strong Bond with Your bird but i am looking for a talkative playfull bird then Can go with my cockatiel and i dont mind cleaning or training and i am feeding pellets fruits and veg. What bird do u recomend other than a caique that Can go with my other bird??😁😁

[@ParrotBliss]

I would not recommend a Caique with a Cockatiel - I will try to make a video of my recommendations for you

[@corgi2671]

@@ParrotBliss ok thank you so much i want another bird but i want it to live with me comfortable and be with my other bird btw love Your videos😊😊

[@johnb8440]

Persistence is a caiques entire mo, but it's hilarious. With that said, if you upset a caique they are going to make sure you are aware. They also can get very jealous and territorial if you don't give them the attention they deserve. Great birds though.

[@ParrotBliss]

Thanks for posting, John. I agree, they will let you know if you upset them! You can’t miss the message! LOL You know, I don’t have issues with my Caiques being territorial- do you have more than one? Are they caged together?

[@johnb8440]

@@ParrotBliss So I have 1 caique right now, but it wasn't the other caique we had she was territorial with. It was a grey that she tried to kill. We did have a black cap and she regularly has play dates with 2 other white bellied that we are friends with, and they all get along really well. The grey we had though she threw off the top of its cage and then tried to attack. We quickly resolved the issue, but we found out that she will throw down with any other bird if she is given the chance. They are always housed in their own cages if they must be caged.

[@ParrotBliss]

@@johnb8440 Interesting, our Caiques can be aggressive, but not to that degree. I hope the Grey was ok.

[@johnb8440]

@@ParrotBliss we wound up keeping iko for another few months till we found her a really good home. She was surrendered to us, and we were hopeful she would get along with our caique, but scooter is territorial it seems. Any chance she got, she would try to fly over and bite the gray's toes through the bars. Absolute menace. The grey was terrified of her.

[@cornelisstad4029]

High, I did reserve a greenleg caique young from a breeder on 31 January and by 7 February the eggs had hatched. The breeder told me that the young is not yet ringed because it still has legs that are too thin . I think this is remarkable. Could the youngster be not healthy or is it possible that it still has legs that are too thin to be ringed ? Thank you for your advice !

[@ParrotBliss]

They are generally banded at 2 to 3 weeks

[@Nina-wl9vt]

Amazing video!! I do have a few questions tho.. Are there any major differences in owning a female or male caique?? Can females, like cockatiels, also lay unfertilised eggs? How can you tell them apart? Is there any diffference in personality, appearance, or vocals?

[@allmightywon4212]

No difference between males and females, u need to dna sex them to find out what you have. Im not sure if they lay unfert. eggs..... They both play and whistle the same, unlike cockatiels and other parrots.

[@aliwho]

Hi iv got a pair that s not hand reared and they can give a nasty bite

[@ParrotBliss]

No doubt- I can imagine

[@floridamadman59]

I have had a caique for 17 years and she is 18. Ever since she laid 14 eggs over a year ago she has changed. She is not as playful as she used to be. Nor is she as clownish. I don't know what's happened. She even got a very aggressive with me last year for a few months but now we are back on good terms. But she is really very temperamental. She runs hot and cold. She is good with me and my wife and likes to stand on our shoulders while we do stuff around the house but she really lets us know how she's feeling good or bad. She is very aggressive to strangers and we advise visitors to keep their distance. They are a challenge and I would recommend them but I do think what you do with two is a good idea. My little one has been by her self for a long time. Over the past year and a half I have acquired 3 other birds and that may have had an effect on her behavior. She's jealous?

[@ParrotBliss]

Yes, changes can be hard on a parrot. If she never laid eggs before, that could be an issue but I don’t think so. Adding 3 new birds after her having been the only one is more likely. Does she like the Goldens? What’s the 3rd?

[@floridamadman59]

@@ParrotBliss She wants to ATTACK everyone! My other little bird is Green Cheek from the rescue. He runs hot and cold too! LOL But mostly sweet!!

[@ParrotBliss]

@@floridamadman59 Yeah, I think she is used to being the one and only!

[@TophinatorStreams]

I liked the intro, good music, nice visuals, great-looking birds, love it. The point of your video was lost in your commentary. What I could draw out, is: 1. Caiques are highly energetic social butterflies that don’t feel the need to cling to one person. 2. Caiques and their new owners would benefit from some training. 3. When mating, they need time to themselves. Everything else is subjective and therefore not needed. This could’ve been 3 minutes, tops. I highly recommend speeding it up x2 to get to the informative end. She speaks slow enough, tho, that you can catch every excruciating word, no problem.

[@ParrotBliss]

With over 22 species, most of my day is taken with their care. To share my experience, as I think most people don’t know so many species and how they relate to each other, I do my best. I appreciate your feedback.

[@aliwho]

Hi your taking about hand reared

[@ParrotBliss]

Yes

[@newsdaily8270]

An you link me to the CBD/hemp oil?

[@acaciaq]

Hey im planning on getting a Caique but my neighbours are really sensitive to loud noises, are they louder than sun conures? Or are they quieter? If so, much quieter or much louder?

[@ParrotBliss]

Are you in an apartment? I haven't had a sun conure, so I can't compare. However, they are in my top 4 loudest out of my 20+ species...

[@acaciaq]

@@ParrotBliss I dont live in an Apartment, but can you Tell me which Bird is quite similar in loudness? I think that would help me alot.

[@ParrotBliss]

@@acaciaq You would do best to hear one, find a video of one screaming

[@Soren_Caique_xD]

Hi Blizz i got my second caique today they have al ready meet each other on netral ground and they got into a little fight but back after they started to bond very well kissing. I guess i have been lucky and i know i have probaly been a to quick to introduce them but i had a really good feeling and it has payed out really good i can tell they have al ready bonded and they are super cute together. I feel blessed to have two of these birds now and they will have all the benefit of been together as pairs. They are two males, i am almost sure, the one i got home i know for sure its a male because it has been dna tested, the other i have i am pretty sure its a male aswell because it has tryed to mate on my hand so i guess its a way to tell but i am not 100% sure. Does a female caique try to mate with your hand i dont think they would but i could be wrong i am just not 100% sure if its a way to determine the sex.

[@ParrotBliss]

The only way to know without a DNA test is if they lay an egg. Otherwise, mating behavior is not an indicator. Congratulations on having 2!

[@sal8454]

I really want one but I know they’ll be too much for me, so I’ll just watch other peoples 😂

[@ParrotBliss]

That is why is with you. You could also consider a smaller parent, like a Budgie , that is easier all around

[@orions9612]

thing #Parrot? #macaw #parrot #caique

[@jojo1828v]

They are really cute, almost like they were shaking hand + foot with you and your macaw with the beak and walk through photo bomb 🤣 Did you get the info to the person looking for parrotlets?

[@ParrotBliss]

Yeah, loved the photo bomb- no, I didn’t see the info, can you email it again?

[@cameronukz]

They're the funnest parrot to own, tend to like most people they meet, unlike some species that tend to take to one person only. The Downside is they lose their temper quite easily. Much like a human child, my caique hates being put in her room for bedtime,

[@ParrotBliss]

Good comparison, they are like a child in that way!

[@sheisdivinenectar97]

Take them out the cage

[@ParrotBliss]

Clearly, you’re new to my channel. So I guess you don’t know that I do Dash quite a bit

[@sheisdivinenectar97]

@@ParrotBliss I was passing by more than once. But it’s not for me. Thanks