Return of Shrek | Live with Apollo the Talking Parrot

A livestream with Apollo and his sisters. We let them set the pace for the most part. Usually we'll be training, playing, and doing our best to respond to chat.
Facts/FAQ
We are not taking requests (shout-outs, making Apollo say certain words, etc.)
He cannot say glass-k
Apollo is a Congo African Grey, hatched April 2020, we got him December 2020.
Apollo:
will do what he wants, training or otherwise.
doesn't always talk.
The girls are White-Belly Caiques, hatched January 2022, we got them June 2022. They can't talk.
Soleil:
is girlboss.
has lighter skin around her eyes.
Ophelia:
is baby.
has darker, smoky skin around her eyes.
has a missing toenail.
may have mild brain damage.
None of our birds are for sale, nor do we have connections with any parrot breeders or retailers. All of our flock was surrendered to a local pet store after difficulties with previous owners, where we found them.
We do not provide professional training advice. Before bringing a bird into your life, please conduct your research thoroughly and understand the significant responsibility they entail. Parrots are known to be loud, messy, and hormonal. They require a level of commitment that goes beyond typical pet ownership - be prepared to change your lifestyle to accommodate their needs.
Understand that every parrot is a distinct individual, and not all of them will talk. Those that do talk will develop a unique way of speaking and choose which words and sounds they learn. You can't and shouldn't force a parrot to talk.

[@larrybarbieri8767]

I’ve been showing Apollo to my Macaw and he runs to the phone screen to watch!!

[@freddyfasthands8131]

I don't have any birds personally, but I love Apollo, Gizmo and Cosmo. They're my favorite birds.

[@belyndagrays]

He is having fun telling dad wrong words. He knows what they are. So cute. ❤😂

[@eschwarz1003]

when the caiques walk on the counter, the little pitter-patter is adorbable

[@JAYB3AN]

YESSS

[@lu0z9_the_I]

D: "This is shrek" (shows shrek) A: (bonks head) "Wario" D: "No, this is Wario" A: (bonks head) "Shrek"

[@011egis]

that part deserves its own short 😆

[@larryfriend9298]

Apollo is not a pet, he’s definitely a roommate.

[@mikamagnol8931]

"Wanna earn a pisnack." 😂 ♡

[@kwhite749]

After binge watching your video's me and my boyfriend saying "what's this made of?", Shrock" and "blyackkk"

[@GloveClanOG]

You’ll be happy to know that “Barrio” is an actual word so Apollo accidentally spoke Spanish, lol. I worked at a restaurant with that name so it’s how I learned what it means

[@user-ti6mz3yy5c]

I have just started watching the birds and love them it's the next best thing to having one myself

[@jDripUS]

Just love the thumbnail

[@hugoalvord2779]

It’s so funny 😂 he’s a good bird!!!

[@acecombat02]

It looks like Apollo is like “this camera ready? are you ready to go live folks?”

[@Benjitron9000]

1:02:34 Tory: "Yeah he'll make it clear when he's not interested" Apollo: "Wanna earn a snack" Tory: "What does that mean" Apollo: *A T T A C K*

[@newdawn1968]

I bet Apollo would pick up on playing air hockey pretty easily 😊❤ maybe you could get a small air hockey table once you get a bigger place . Sounds interesting 🤔🤗😊❤

[@dianalee3059]

I love how your house is so bird friendly….all those perches and hangers and swings and pistachios! Love to all from Austin Texas

[@cheriedillon1839]

Farout!! APOLLO can crack a walnut. How clever and strong is he.

[@johntremblay4100]

You guys are doing a great job with all three of your birds. You can tell they are happy and healthy. Keep posting they are enjoyable to watch.

[@ceIIardoor]

WOW, he can get into a walnut?!! Their beaks are amazing!

[@monicaclark9581]

I like the closeups of the birds. And watching them dissect a walnut and using the mini pond.

[@julicrenshaw4780]

Apollo is beautiful

[@mxsrt7438]

5:47 first time I see Apollo getting wario wrong

[@charanngross9805]

Learning a recorder to play for Apollo might be easier than flute. It would be cute to see Apollo dance & sing - my Quaker dances and sings to music.

[@theresarandall7448]

❤❤❤❤❤I love these birds more every time I see them.

[@newdawn1968]

I've been watching Apollo almost 2 years and i think he's learned a lot. I think everyone just wants him to sit around and just say a million different words and not take in consideration that not only is he saying words he's putting them in complete sentence and when he asks questions he really wants to do it not just constantly saying the question with no meaning such as wanna go outside or let's go outside, he is wanting to go outside if he is chewing on the wall edge he knows he's not suppose to do that and he tells himself "Apollo stop chewin or stop that no chewing . There's a bug, there's a bird outside , see the squirrels Apollo isn't just saying it because he can he's saying it to make conversation and he either sees those particular things , hears or thinks he sees them outside the window he don't just sit around saying all those things just to be saying them. I heard a question about someone asking why you weren't teaching him new words and i just thought i would mention how smart he is and that it's not just words some are complete sentences or questions that he really wants to do or knows that's what you want. Love you guys and your aminals including Mr gecko ( kiki )? in which ide really like to see occasionally , i have 5, 1 of which is 16 or 17 and doesn't act any different than the younger ones which are 5, 5, 4 and 7 but of course get him out after the predators go to bed 😁😊 Why do i say so much dang ?

[@XogoWasTaken]

I wonder if Apollo often calls out "hat" when doing "pour water" because you are putting one object you are holding above the other.

[@angelesgarcianadales2748]

The african Parrot the most inteligen and nice

[@sunflowerfoxs]

Intelligent + nice = Intelligentleman

[@elizabethashe224]

Nice camera and audio work on this video. Love your candidness.

[@Aerodil]

"Ya wanna earn a pisnack?"

[@sempersolus5511]

Yeah, Apollo seems to have translated "wanna earn a snack" as "I want to engage with the humans in some way; the exact activity is irrelevant". Of course, I also think he keeps saying "fire" because he's cold, so take this with a grain of salt.

[@cherylhoskins1533]

Maybe he needs a lil wool sweater eh

[@truthtoad]

Great videos and work with your birds! I raised a minhabird and he was a fast learner. I liked watching him stand on one foot as he concentrated on the new words i was teaching him. In his own he picked "whats goiing on....pause, nothing much or sameol same old from my best friend and i talking. He said rock and roll, reggae music and was learning "one good thing about music when hits you feel "no pain." one good thing covered when I rehomed him then began learning chinese. Im glad to have had time with him. Thanks for sharing

[@mikamagnol8931]

"When it's not sunny he gets big feelings". LOL. Awhh. Poor baby. I know it isn't quite the same, but maybe a sun light would be beneficial? They help me!

[@AnnaMishel]

I like the way they’re so comfortable.

[@MatthewChristianMurray]

He definitely said “good snack” after being given the pistachio around the 1:20 mark.

[@cherylhoskins1533]

Yeah I noticed too

[@mxsrt7438]

8:10 fire

[@cyanhacker]

That is rare one

[@newdawn1968]

(If Salted) boil them for about 5 min then rinse in cold, dry them by lying them on a towel and put another towel on top and serve or serve damp if they like them that way 😊❤️ just an idea ❤

[@dianalee3059]

It’s so sweet how Apollo wants to please

[@dianalee3059]

I can’t get enough of these videos! They are so wholesome and heartwarming and I love how your house revolves around these beautiful birds. Thank you both for all of it!

[@D0TperiodD0T]

I rather enjoy this fucking bird. He reminds me of myself as soon as I am alone, sometimes I become aware of how annoying I am but at least no one else has to deal with it.

[@smillahuhtakangas5313]

"Alright Apollo" "Wwwhat?"🙄😂

[@yamsilman]

That "Bye" at the end 😭

[@raeedibnzaman1]

Cute bird

[@shawnoconnor4633]

My Mercury (Grey n his Timneh friend) watches Apollo while I’m working

[@davsny5]

I have the same refrigerator in my kitchen as you guys. Apollo is something else. Love when he calls you guys by name and imitates your voice.

[@davidflanagan2194]

The Bathing issue 🤔 Maybe you pay to much attention to this. Out of 3 only one jumps in the other 2 just dip the head in the water. Its been like this for 7yrs 😁 You have NO place for them to hide. !!TIME OUT!! Day. Night always sleep together. Also try some square perches. They like to climb on thick rope 😁I buy Dog toy's made from rope they love them 7yrs later I still have them 😁 They also spend hours cutting thin cage wire. Blue lovebirds charming personality make the best friends 😁 life span 6 - 10yrs ? Wake Up with the birds out side even with window black outs 😁 Dried fruit Figs/Raisins they don't like anything wet. !!Cover Mirrors!!

[@item6401]

Apollo is so inteligent

[@michelewelch5319]

That beak is strong to plow through a walnut.

[@catyronwode]

I often hear you say, "Hey, no smoochin'!" -- but what does that mean and why is it forbidden?

[@spacehead4725]

I think it has something to do with regurgitating but not 100% sure

[@catyronwode]

@@spacehead4725 Thanks -- i did not expect it to be a euphemism!

[@StetchnikU]

The person above me is right. It's regurgitation they are trying to avoid.

[@zombienana6055]

Tory kisses him all the time

[@maragore3478]

Hi, I have been watching you ever since I discovered you on a short on You Tube. First off I am sure you have been told that you have beautiful blue eyes.....Have you been doing this training for very long? or did you just decide oneday you were going to train a big bird. I have been wanting a bird for many years, and that I have gotten older I want one even more but they are so very expensive, I see what you have done with Apollo and it is amazing, anyway keep up the excellent work.

[@bastetowl3258]

you could play ocarina for the parrots 😂

[@pamelavizina1092]

I love your little snack song! 😀

[@mitchelleroberson]

Good description. So nice you both saved them

[@havendeem3556]

Lol he funny

[@Elodie830]

Do you ever tell him you love him

[@Benjitron9000]

1:02:18 Apollo is so smart. He gets Tory's attention so the camera is on him and then flexes and finishes off saying "good"

[@dianalee3059]

Lol so much for the red block 😂

[@user-bh9vi7jh9o]

I feel so bad when they use the rivalry training technique but it’s a tried and true method for bird training. It’s just sad sometimes lol

[@mazzagal3600]

You are amazing

[@hugoalvord2779]

Thrilled to learn you have a classic mammary light

[@joannekenyon7831]

Someone woke up on the wrong side of the bed😂

[@user-ti6mz3yy5c]

Is Apollo scared of bugs😮

[@pissmansfield463]

wonna earn a psnack

[@missjackson9495]

Are you affectionate with him other times. Or just when he answers right? A lot of other grey will repeat words of affection that there owner use but i dont ever hear that from him or i haven't so far and watched a fair amount of your stuff. Dont get me wrong, awesome he can do this just wondering as all. Anyone correct me and direct me if needed, thanks.

[@dianalee3059]

Great job on the walnut!!

[@user-ti6mz3yy5c]

Is Apollo scared of bugs😮 32:22 and can he say your names and his and one last question can he say words beginning with the letter L like lollypop

[@HSK.Lerner]

I don't know, but I hear the girls saying "peekaboo, pee" twice right at the beginning 🤔

[@sempersolus5511]

They're Pokémon (Nah lol the humans play peekaboo with them sometimes) (The sisters can also sorta say "come here" and "do poopy")

[@wickeddelight]

I absolutely heard one say poopie right at the beginning. 😲

[@HSK.Lerner]

True, can be heard as "wnna (g)o poopie" as well, didn't catch that.

[@user-ti6mz3yy5c]

Is Apollo scared of bugs😮 32:22 and can he say your names and his

[@rodrigoappendino]

Glassk

[@Aga-kf2nd]

I love Apollo makes me want to get a bird 🕊️ Appolis❤ that why I'm gonna subscribe 😂

[@TiffanyFarren-hz4qc]

Is something wrong with the FB page? It says content unavailable. I can’t imagine why I’d be blocked, If that’s the case? I love Apollo

[@cheriedillon1839]

QUESTION: Do you ever kiss Apollo and The Girls?

[@zombienana6055]

Tory kisses them lots from what I’ve seen

[@AudriannaB-World-Peace]

I think you should play music for them on the radio, something Apollo can learn the lyrics to after repetition. If you say, I love you Apollo and he learns it, , will he tell you he loves you?

[@dianalee3059]

The word Snack he says so clearly

[@user-mp4gd5yo7l]

Yeeeeeeeeessss❤❤❤❤

[@minilifeiscool]

METAL

[@sunflowerfoxs]

Why does the video say it was made 2 months ago? When it actually is 4 months old.

[@eschwarz1003]

to be fair; Wario is kind of a ball

[@mxsrt7438]

15:41 he sounded so cute here

[@timclark_420]

My mom who used to work in pet stores and used to have a 32-year-old African Grey that she had since I was 6 years old in 1991 but he(Kiefer) died last year. They can be as intelligent as a 4-year-old child, or so it's said. My mom has a replacement African Grey named Sunny she got from a rescue shelter. He was abused by his previous owner, hates men and will even bite the shit out of women. He will wearily allow me to pet him now but he's not loving like Kiefer was. I'd kiss him and hold him like a football or baby, but I doubt Sunny will ever get to that point. I already have a few scars from Sunny

[@Celiakishibe]

❤

[@ill-decide-later]

Bird

[@Bageh]

shhhhhhhrock

[@roacherz]

Return of the Shrek, it is Return of the Shrek, come on Return of the Shrek, oh my God You know that I'll be back, here I am

[@BrenBre-up4sn]

Povilai arba Ememntai kada duosi man pinigu?

[@April_Crawford-NAFO]

Is Apollo a confirmed male? I had a female Grey that talked a blue streak 😂😂😂😂

[@April_Crawford-NAFO]

And I love Apollo!! He talks the most ofKZbin greys except maybe Gizmo but not as smart.(Sorry Gizmo).I watch your videos daily.😊

[@stevenoest]

Shrock

[@BrenBre-up4sn]

Kada bus pinigu?

[@sandwich22222]

hello

[@spacehead4725]

Wanna pis-sandwich

[@susanmccall]

I I this kind Love to be a petty

[@BrenBre-up4sn]

Pov…

[@BrenBre-up4sn]

Ane girdi

[@BrenBre-up4sn]

Pov

[@garrettbenedek1036]

Shrock?

[@SoggaMeaw]

I understand that topic slide is a real issue and that repetitive questions can be annoying, but I feel like the tone the mods have towards commenters asking simple questions in the live chat is…off, to put it nicely. Instead of scolding curious viewers, perhaps a pinned comment bot that is triggered in response to a series of questions in which the answer is found in the description would be more effective and appropriate. I love your channel and only say this with good intentions!

[@zombienana6055]

What the heck ? lol…. Did you guys never play Super Mario Bros. They were a pair Mario and Luigi where are you getting “War ee o” from ? Is there a reason why like do you call him that on purpose? And he gets 1 wrong and no snack that’s messed up I sure hope he doesn’t end up getting ticked off one day. I know if my dog didn’t do exactly what he was asked to do and I told him ok no treat he’d be pretty upset 😢Does he eat other food too besides nuts ? Lol… I think he just told you that you were fired 😂

[@Aga-kf2nd]

Mario Bros Nintendo game if they don't know it it means that really young people or maybe 🤔 I got old my uncle played Atari. way before Nintendo I grew up with cassette players and VSR OR VHS 📼

[@RDnAC]

You’re the one who doesn’t know the characters in Super Mario games because Wario is one of them who is like a villain so be nice

[@CrystalDorsey-xk8xf]

You should let Someone else take care of your gray parrot Fact is your to threatening to the bird .Not just my opinion lots people see this.

[@beverlyison6925]

Can you try the other two birds or all the birds to see if they can do like the great bird sorry I can’t. I don’t really know how to explain it. Sorry.😢