Parrotlet Cage Tour - July 2013

[@mariflame1821]

She's so cute and sweet! Looked like she was helping you do the tour looking proud of her home... :)

[@dccupcakeluvr23]

Don't you think their are too many toys and a little crowded in there?

[@Masterjedi688]

She is so cute. Glad to hear she is happy and healthy.

[@kristielforeman5507]

Loved the tour as I also have a parrotlet named lily bird. She plucked all her feathers out and I was so worried about her. We travel on weekends and she was not a good traveler. I bought her a ceramic nest and put a cloth in it and she loves it! She has all new feathers. I leave her home on weekends and she is happy to see us when we get home. As bird lovers we can stress them out with too much care. That was my experience anyway.

[@rallanr2277]

Wow she's a spoilt parrot .ella beautiful as well

[@ChellyWood]

Ella is lovely! Thanks for sharing this video with us. We have a Quaker parrot named Captain Flint. We call her foraging toys "piñatas" because we fill them with food treats and paper confetti, and we hang them from a shoestring. She pecks them open and eats the treats inside.

[@BudgetBunny]

Chelly Wood Oh I bet that she LOVES that! :D

[@ChellyWood]

When she sees us making one, she squawks rabidly.

[@nicoleoss8978]

She's such a beautiful birdie! Her cage is absolutely amazing and looks so colorful,she's lucky to have a great mommy like you! :)

[@BudgetBunny]

Thank you :) Her old cage was much smaller and I had a hard time finding a larger cage that still had the smaller gaps between the bars. Then I stumbled upon this one. It was a Christmas present from my Husband 3 years ago now and Ella and I just love it!

[@goddessgaea19]

AWE..such an adorable bird and your birds toys are amazing...

[@BudgetBunny]

+gea0119 Thank you!

[@jknight9twizz]

That explains a lot, and I'm so sorry for Ella, I can't believe it!

[@AnnaDee101]

Omg she is so adorable! I have a lovebird but I also want a parrotlet. They look even tinier than a lovebird!! I love how colourful and filled up with toys your cage is.

[@BudgetBunny]

Thanks! Yes they are about 1/2 the size of a lovebird but they certainly pack a lot of attitude in to that tiny body! ;) She is such a character and such a joy to have around!

[@walking_in_space23]

I love the cage and Ella she looks so cute :)

[@BudgetBunny]

Emilia Kaniecka Thank you!

[@hawaii29803]

💕you're a good birdie mommie... so glad she's better :) such a cutie !!! Fun things for her... she seems very happy.

[@YveAlySan]

I absolutely love this cage. I bought two and they are truly the best! Wow Ella has a lot of great toys. I like the idea of the different perches and the way you tied the ladder on the top, that was awesome. About mirrors they are not good for birds, it messes with their psyche because it makes them feel like they have a friend; and when they cannot interact with their imaginary friend they get stressed out. You will notice that she might behave aggressive when she is by the mirror.

[@poms_beats]

"you're so nosy" when you're the one going into her space to give us a tour 😅😂 she's showing off her crib

[@BudgetBunny]

Thanks, I should have a few videos up of them this week too so stay tuned! :)

[@lpspapernpen9080]

That bird is ADORABLE.

[@BudgetBunny]

+PaperNPen Thank you, she was a cutie pie!

[@VideoBeanProductions]

I have that vision cage also. I did have it for my two parakeets, but sadly one passed away. It's great to see how many toys she has in there! She is as spoiled as my bird!

[@kylee_n]

Ella's cage is so awesome!

[@mshockey73]

Ella is beautiful...I think I have the exact same cage you do for my cockatiel. I've never even thought of taking it outside & hosing it down for a good cleaning but I'm definitely going to try it. Thanks for the tutorial:))

[@bobbi2085]

I just got my first parallette parrot yesterday I really like your cage setup the toys are awesome gives me a lot of ideas to do for my sweet little Lilo

[@BudgetBunny]

Awww congratulations on your new addition. Lilo is an adorable name and I wish you many happy years with her! :) Sadly our little Ella passed away a little over a month ago. She had quite a lot of health problems over the winter that the vets were unable to diagnose as all of our bloodwork, xrays etc. had clear results. She did great for 6 months and passed suddenly of a heart attack while playing. You can see more of Ella on her channel EllatheParrotlet where I am still uploading videos of her. We have a new addition I will be introducing in the near future but just want him to get settled first. x

[@MegansPets]

So man videos today!! :D I love her cage! Spoiled little birdie she is!! :D Shes so lucky to have you as her owner!

[@BudgetBunny]

Hahaha yes it can be very addicting! Enjoy your cockatiel! I've heard they are lovely birdies!

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[@SabrinasTVTube]

Whoa this is one spoiled birdie! I can't blame you we just got a cockatiel and im always finding things on Amazon for him!! Ima need to get him a bigger cage!!

[@justanotherotaku1]

Awww Ella! What a cutie. And such a great cage with all those toys to keep her busy =) You've made me want a parrot again! I've researched over the years which is a good small parrot for a beginner. I'm thinking a Black-headed Caique one day.... hehe x

[@BudgetBunny]

There are so many beautiful types of birds!!! It is tough to decide! I've hear all birds go through a bitey teenager stage that you have to kind of ignore to teach them that you're the boss and it doesn't bother you so they stop. That's probably where I failed with Ella hahaha. My newest trick with her is long sleeves I keep kind of over my fingers. That way if she tries to bite she gets the shirt and not me, hoping eventually she'll give up when she realizes it doesn't deter me.... lol

[@wilmaknipe4281]

L00 .⅓

[@jokeyy1116]

Pretty awesome cage set up!

[@BudgetBunny]

Thank you! She is adorable and one little ball of green bossy fury hahaha. She is the only bird we own, her attitude makes up for 10! ;)

[@Masterjedi688]

Instead of the corn cob bedding at the bottom, could you use wee wee pads instead or would that emit some kind of toxic odor?

[@happyraincloud14]

Lol my name's Ella. Awesome cage! :D looks so fun for her!

[@BudgetBunny]

I think this is based more on finches, canaries etc. that people want as more of a decoration. They don't get out of the cage so they need to be able to move and fly around inside their cage. Ella spends most of her day out of the cage on her play gym, with me or hanging out in the kitchen.

[@jasperhamilton6565]

Bird cage goals😂

[@crunchymunchy888]

Ella is soo adorable! :)

[@briannaboyd8526]

Ooohhhh I love it. I have a vision bird cage. Sometimes we 'lose' Willow (my parrotlet) in the cage because she has so much space! lol. I want my cage to eventually look like yours, but bird toys are so darn expensive, so I buy them from this awesome site. Willow would love this. She isn't clipped, but she doesn't like to fly much. She mostly climbs to get around, so this would be perfect for her.

[@BudgetBunny]

Hahaha when our friends come over they are often looking for Ella for a while before finding her! Willow is a darling name! :) This toy collection has built up over the last seven years of owning Ella. I try to look in the discount or clearance sections when I'm at pet shops or shop online at Amazon where I find there are a lot of the same name brand toys but offered at low prices. Thankfully with parrotlets they are too small to be incredibly destructive so her toys last ages. She has a few favourites that I've always replaced if they break. Ella has full flight as well and loves to fly around the main floor of our home but never ventures far from her cage.

[@Averyroses006]

I love her cage!

[@BudgetBunny]

Hahaha I had originally planned for it to be one video but when I started editing there was just way too much footage I wanted to keep! And thanks :) I think she is, no one else would put up with her! Lol ;)

[@Katiehsu23]

I love you videos!!!!

[@Shwee113]

I was thinking about getting a vision cage. It's nice to see the size comparison. I had one rope toy once and it wasn't the soft rope like you have. My parrotlet seperated the strands somehow and got her head stuck in the rope. It was sad she was tired from standing like that all night but otherwise she was fine. She has the same four-sided spinning thing on the right side of her cage too. She sits sideways over it and snuggles it. She'll yell at it too if it moves while she's comfy.

[@SabrinasTVTube]

Thanx I will! We are working on the trust part with me putting my hand on in the cage..he is even coming down to sit on but is still a little scared...

[@animalcare7116]

I have a bird just like that he is so sweet and loves people

[@BudgetBunny]

Awww thank you so much! She is a gorgeous bird and she knows it! Haha.

[@LillyAnnHouston]

I do love the Vision cages.

[@BudgetBunny]

There are so many! Apples, bananas, lettuce (red leaf, boston, romaine), carrots, peppers (parrots like hot peppers too because they don't have the greatest taste buds), raspberries, oranges....they also enjoy egg (it has to be well cooked), whole wheat pasta, brown rice....list goes on and on! Depends on what type of bird you get, that's a parrot list. If you decide on a bird I would google it. :)

[@TheBettacare101]

Love the cage! She's so spoiled! Is she is mean bird or a nice bird? She is one lucky girl!!

[@scoochas84]

she's adorable

[@BudgetBunny]

+loveparrots sherry Thanks!

[@joannesmith3991]

i have the same cage and a 5 month old green parrotlet looks just like yours , idk if you know but the doors on these cages can go inwards 2 so your bird can stand on the door on the inside of your cage , how did you tame your bird im having a great problem getting mine just to eat millet from my hand etc ty

[@annshammys2695]

bugie paradise! so many toys

[@FirstClassFishTanks]

Very nice set up

[@BudgetBunny]

FirstClassFishTanks Thanks!

[@alexkobe246]

I love Ella and all of ur plays. Hah what am I saying I love all animals

[@allisonkwakk]

OMG! Thank you so much for making this video! It was so super duper helpful and I am planning on getting a Budgie/ parakket, so it was very educational and helpful for me. Thank you so much! Bye

[@BudgetBunny]

+Allison Kwak Glad you found it helpful!

[@cartercain6284]

I am not sure you will even read this but I was wondering where you hot Ella from, or now beaker from... Also could you, once you get the time, just the basics for small bird car or just some tips... I just have some questions and I would love your wonderful opinion! Thanks for the wonderful video!

[@BudgetBunny]

That would make for a great video! I will add it to my list! :) They came from online rehoming ads.

[@jakebowery7977]

Did your vet put Ella on a seed diet? My vet said birds on a seed diet have shorter lives than those on pellets. He gave me an example on cockatiels. On seed about a max of 10 years and on pellets over 20

[@4feathersandfur]

Pretty sure this is the the M02. L12 have bar spacing that is for much bigger birds and red perches versus green.

[@Loveofpets]

She is so cute, nice cage and set up, she is one spoiled bird. Do you have any other birds?

[@BudgetBunny]

She is actually extremely noisey but was playing shy for this video haha.

[@susannordstrom5065]

She's so cute

[@YveAlySan]

Also hanging toys from the perches the cage came with - genius! : ) By the way, if you are not sure about the mirrors you can do some research. I use to buy them but after I found some information and noticed the birds behavior I got rid of the big mirrors. The little ones are not that bad. I think it is when they can see the whole body that it is a problem.

[@genevietran3627]

What type of fresh foods can birds eat? Cause I'm thinking of getting a bird

[@BudgetBunny]

I've heard of this happening a lot unfortunately with birds and those beaks can do some major damage! We have other pets and almost everyone has a friend to spend their life with but I would be too scared that Ella would kill any playmate that we tried to introduce to her!

[@ra-ls6kz]

I started watching bird videos cause i would like one someday , when you were talking about her laying eggs do all female birds lay eggs or no?

[@BudgetBunny]

+Rachel Adams Yes they would be unfertilized because there is no male present but they can still lay eggs. The problem with this is that it takes a large amount of calcium to create an egg which depletes your bird's calcium levels so you need to really keep on top of female birds.

[@jasperhamilton6565]

+BudgetBunny do female sun conures lay eggs

[@WiWillemijn]

thanks I requested this too:)

[@BudgetBunny]

We have tried everything to get her on to pellets but unfortunately she is a stubborn little thing and would literally rather starve herself then try them. I had a $20 bag expire before we'd even used a cupful! She is very good to eat fresh veg, whole grains etc. so my vet says that although seeds aren't the greatest at least she is still getting a variety of good nutrients and vitamins she needs.

[@laurendoerr]

She is one lucky birdy :) Could you do an organization for her video? I have always herd that you should have more horizontal space than vertical space for a bird so that they can fly around better. Have you herd that at all?

[@BudgetBunny]

Hahaha what a great way of putting it! ;)

[@hightechgirl2002]

Do you think that cage would be a large cage for a cockatiel? I'm looking for cockatiel cages but often I can't find large cages with small enough bar spacing 😅

[@bradyweaver150]

Yes! It's huge

[@rosesmith5838]

I love the cage and set up you must spoil her so much I've just got. Budgie and looking 4 ideas she is so cute what bird is she xx :) :)

[@BudgetBunny]

+my rodent army Ella was a pacific parrotlet. She was a very happy and spoiled lady!

[@BudgetBunny]

She doesn't like me touching her but she'll sit on my shoulder. She moreso likes to be near me but not right with me. And I'll just leave her cage door open so she can come in and out as she pleases. Her cage is in the kitchen so she'll usually stick to just flying around that room but the odd time she'll do a full circle of the main floor!

[@crazycountrygirl8086]

I saw you put beware on a vid for fly babies nursery. can u pls iform me? was thinking about getting parrotlet. thanks

[@Zooraya]

This was great to watch! It helped me narrow down the Hagen L12 cage for myyoung parrotlet too. My bird is young, about 3 months old, but she isn't anywhere near as animated and active as Ella was and doesn't use her toys very much at all. Do you know if that comes with age or could there be something else wrong?

[@BudgetBunny]

Just spend TONS of time with her. Ella used to cower in the back of her cage and never made a peep so I began to tame her by bringing her in to a small room (washroom) opening the doors to her cage and just reading to her, singing to her, just whatever so she could get used to me being around her but understand I wasn't trying to force anything. Eventually she began to move to the front door of her cage to listen and then one day she landed on my book. Another day she moved up my arm and on to my shoulder. It took months of this, it is tedious work but so worth it in the end! I miss my little Goose so much!

[@justanotherotaku1]

I've done a ton more research today cos we'd like to get a parrot at some point. I've read that Caiques are bad biters =( Im thinking either Green-cheeked Conure or an Eclectus now. Eclectus are a bit more mellow but larger. Hard to decide!! x

[@wilmaknipe4281]

The Eclectus parrots are gorgeous. Native to Australia. The Conure is Native to South America.

[@BudgetBunny]

Thanks!

[@acstone3048]

Do parrotlets need more height or width space ?

[@jadela7896]

does she let you pet her? where do you let her fly?

[@rossbaker2032]

How did you get Ella to eat her veggies? I have two budgies who I have tried every kind of veggie and fruit with to try and get them to eat it and they just won't have any of it, I've tried shopping it, dicing it and giving them the whole thing and still no luck!

[@ameliabreezefeather8108]

Shes a very lucky Bird !

[@tianasexotics8293]

Nice cage! Yourd is the vision m12 though. I have the same cage only mine us the L12 ☺

[@BudgetBunny]

+birds and pet care Lol oops! I've had this cage around 7 years now so I couldn't remember which one it was!

[@BudgetBunny]

Her biggest problem is she's very territorial. If I get her out of her cage and set it on the floor she suddenly becomes much nicer. Her 'territory' has been moved so she looks at me to take care of her. Cage goes back and you'd better not mess with her! lol

[@xorgainizedpetzx4500]

How much was the cage??? I'm thinking about getting a Parrotlet and if I do I want this cage??

[@BudgetBunny]

I'm sure it depends on where you purchase the cage but I believe we paid around $100 for this.

[@BudgetBunny]

That may be true of people who choose for their birds to spend their life housed in a cage which I think is cruel. Ella spends her entire day out with me and is only in her cage at night or the odd time we're away. Parrots are also extremely intelligent and need lots of mental stimulation to keep their birdie brains busy.

[@zsazsak879]

Do you like the cage?

[@BudgetBunny]

They have the ability to and some parrotlets do although it's very chirpy and a little difficult to understand. She doesn't talk though.

[@xsourpatchwatermelon]

I use small zip ties to keep the cage together, makes it sturdier! Throw out the clasps!

[@BudgetBunny]

+Alison Goodall I do have a zip tie in the one corner where a clasp broke but I haven't had any issues with the rest. :)

[@Princess-nw8tc]

That cage is like a jungle and how she will be able to lay egg if she's alone in that cage

[@blacksheep4128]

i love your videos so much! ive bought th same cage and toys and ive set it up for my budgie :) your cages are beautifu! now im getting a parrotlet pair but they are 3 year old can they be tamed? how old is your bird :)

[@MarketingPartnersVA]

What do you do with the eggs!?!?

[@VLS1998t]

Are parrotlets known for being territorial? I've watched a lot of parrotlet cage tours and the birds never seem to be happy about the camera being in their space

[@BudgetBunny]

VLS1998t Yes! They are fiesty little birds known for having the attitude of an Amazon! Also why it's recommended to house them individually. Some do okay with a friend but many, once reaching adulthood will become territorial about their space!

[@mrpizza176]

What was in the veggie mix? thanks! :D and im so sorry for the loss! but i know beaker will bring many adventures for the budgetbunny family! :D

[@BudgetBunny]

Thank you! :) He is such a sweetheart! I actually have a birdie mash video on EllatheParrotlet if you're interested. Typically if I didn't have any mash in the house she would get brown rice, quinoa, a bit of cooked oatmeal and some veggies.

[@Masterjedi688]

Have you ever thought of getting her a parrotlet roomie for company?

[@laurenkelly30]

Parrotlets are very sassy, feisty, and territorial. It's a terrible idea to house two together, they are best solitary animals. You could get two, as long as they are in separate cages where they can't see each other. Basically, it is best to get one, if you get two, make sure to get separate cages where they can't see each other 😊

[@jokeyy1116]

parrotlets will kill each other they aren't meant to be with other bird unlike budgies and finches

[@tom4005]

@@laurenkelly30 this isnt true in nature they will pair up and live together for their whole if you get two used to each other they will be just fine and so much happier then alone

[@tom4005]

Its true that you shouldnt keep them in groups unless they are used to each other but they really should be keept in pairs

[@georgiablanks5598]

haha she's so cute and sassy! Ella makes me want a parrotlet so bad, but I don't think you can get them in Australia. :(

[@wilmaknipe4281]

You can get them in bird petshops that just sell birds. In Australia we call them Quakers

[@MarketingPartnersVA]

she is really pretty can that kind of bird talk if so has she???

[@Amanda-Drawzz]

is that one the large or medium cage

[@danielrhapael7461]

how long have you have her for

[@jknight9twizz]

I like your bird a lot but if she bites you and does not let you touch her she is trained improperly. Was she hand raised or not?

[@BudgetBunny]

Ella wasn't trained or hand raised, she was being rehomed and we took her in. It took me months of just spending time with her before she would even acknowledge me but she never liked hands. We had great success in clicker training which changed a lot for us. You can see more of Ella at EllatheParrotlet. Sadly she did pass away in June from recurring health problems. :(

[@animemadness18]

BudgetBunny I'm sorry to hear of your loss hun, at least she had a wonderful time with you and was nursed and loved all throughout her time with you. You have all your wonderful video's with her, which is always a great comfort. x

[@BudgetBunny]

animemadness18 Thank you

[@elizabethstranger3122]

So cute!! Are they easy to tame? :)

[@BudgetBunny]

Elizabeth Jensen They are incredibly fiesty birds! Parrotlets are known for being one of the smallest types of parrots but having the attitude of an Amazon! I definitely wouldn't recommend them as your first bird. We had a lot of success with just letting Ella do what she wanted as well as clicker training! (which I have videos on). :)

[@PitsFam]

Very nice cage setup! I'm looking into the L02 for my parrotlet & saw your video. It looks like the bar spacing on your cage is too wide for a parrotlet. Please investigate for yourself, I would hate for your baby to get hurt!

[@BudgetBunny]

Thanks for the advice, we have had this cage for 6 years with no incidents. I believe a parrotlet shouldn't be housed in anything wider then 5/8s and the spaces for this one range from 1/4" - 1/2". We have been very happy with this cage! :)

[@Alice-hk9hn]

Is Ella still with you?

[@xtragod7737]

Did anybody else notice that there's a lot of you in that one cage

[@Persiboy99]

Hi, is this cage ok for two cockatiels?

[@TravelAdventuresWithRay]

I thought corn cob bedding was dangerous for birds. Is it?

[@BudgetBunny]

Raymond Hung Just like any bedding it is if ingested so I definitely wouldn't use it in a cage that didn't have a deep bottom and a grate to cover it. I only use it to cover the very bottom of the cage and there is an additional 3/4" between where the bedding ends and the grate is. Ella never had access to it or bothered with it as she typically stayed towards the top of the cage however depending on the cage or type of bird you have (how curious etc) I would suggest newspaper which is the safest alternative. :)

[@TravelAdventuresWithRay]

OK thank you very much

[@5hauna803]

What size vision cage are you using?