The Largest Parrot Store In The USA | Bringing Home My African Greys from Todd Marcus Birds Exotic

[@craftykat]

They are gorgeous babies! I've lived with my African Grey for 34 years now; she's a wonderful bird, sweet, loving, and very talkative.

[@Africangreyjournal]

Thank you so much!! Your Grey sounds like such a lovely bird.

[@thirstonhowellthebird]

My boy is Thirston Howell the bird and he’s going to be 19 this year! I love him so much. I’ve always wanted a second but I just don’t think he would be happy at all because he’s so possessive lol!

[@maryconnolly7240]

Horrible that they sell kookaburras. And stop calling them cages, they are jails. Hopefully all imports will be stopped.

[@MohammadAli67333]

And you only look like 30

[@TheSwede001]

Wow, that's so cool. I've had my budgie for 8 years & she knows me like my dog. My other is around 4 yrs old & I have one conure that's about a year old. I can only imagine having one of my birds for 34 years! You must be a patient & pleasant person, as I find most bird people to be. ❤

[@wilywalttheurban80scartoon75]

This man is very knowledgeable about parrots.

[@Africangreyjournal]

I really appreciate that. These birds teach me something new everyday so Im still learning!

[@RetiredEE]

Lots of birds it seems. He did mention the kookaburra is carnivorous. Wonder how big they get and if there are reports of them ever eating people? Australia seems like a very dangerous place. 😬

[@Sabertooth12]

Having grown up in Australia, the sound at 2:52 is you alarm clock every morning that meant go to school! Gorgeous birds Kookaburras are.

[@Africangreyjournal]

Wow, that is amazing! it is a dream of mine to visit Australia. I hope to make the trip in the next 2 years.

[@Davez621]

Not sure how Australian birds are ending up in the US. It's illegal to export Australian wildlife.

[@Africangreyjournal]

@Davez621 This bird was captive bred. In 1992 the Wild bird conservation act was passed in the USA preventing the importation of birds.

[@Davez621]

@@Africangreyjournal Sure, it may have been captive bred but at some point in the past, it's ancestors must have been brought over illegally.

[@Africangreyjournal]

​@@Davez621 Australia's Wildlife Protection Act was passed in 1982 which banned the commercial export of live native birds. Before 1982, the exportation of Kookaburra's was legal.

[@redbarchetta8782]

I only wish I was younger. For me being 65 it wouldn't be right for the parrot. But I can at least live my parrot life vicariously. :)

[@Africangreyjournal]

I totally understand! Im glad that I can share the experience with you!

[@thirstonhowellthebird]

I’m 62 and my boy is 19 and I’ve had him since he hatched lol. You could live to be in your 90s and they are loving precious babies and you could always make sure that in your will you make provisions for him to go back to the place you got him or to a wonderful sanctuary.

[@mariocisneros911]

I'm the same age , thinking regarding dogs. As a bachelor, you have to consider , can you outlive them

[@joeahodoe543]

@@Africangreyjournalyou could always get a parakeet / love bird they don’t have as large of a lifespan about 5-8 years usually

[@vatesedgar]

That's the most selfless thing I've heard in a long while. Thank you for bringing up that point. I've never thought about it like that. I'm not getting younger, and I've always wanted a Gray. I need to get one sooner than later.

[@Peterrdee]

The pink cockatoo is literally so gorgeous I love pink birds!

[@Africangreyjournal]

Absolutely!!

[@suzannezethner8180]

So excited I came across your Utube channel. I just adopted a grey from a rescue. I lost my sweet African grey parrot after 30 years. My heart was broken 💔. My rescue is a male, 22 years old. He is a sweetheart 💕.

[@Africangreyjournal]

Wow, congratulations on your new Grey! Im so sorry to hear about the passing of your Grey of 30 years. Im sure you gave him such a wonderful life. Please let me know if there are any topics that you’d like me to cover!

[@Maggieroselee]

❤ that you rescued!

[@Africangreyjournal]

@@Maggieroselee Hi Maggie! For some reason I am unable to locate your comment regarding Parrot breeding but I am able to read it in my email notifications. Happy to answer here. First and foremost, these two are my pets. If they choose not to breed after the 4-7 years it takes them to mature, they are still a dream come true. That said, the answer to your question greatly depends on who you ask but my approach is centered around the preservation of the African Grey Parrot in the USA. The majority of parrot breeders handfeed (imprint) their babies as they are more than likely destined to be pets. Due to this focus across American Aviculture, we are now seeing that a large percentage of male African Greys that were handfed imprinted pets are not competent at mating. This will eventually cause these birds to disappear from US aviculture as many breeders are still working with wild caught birds which are/will be approaching retirement age in the next 5 years. My approach to breeding will be similar to many breeders in Europe. I plan to allow them to raise their babies until weaning to ensure that these birds know they are birds and are not excessively imprinted on people. One thing I frequently see that I disagree with is a comparison of the overpopulation issue with dogs and cats to parrots. Since the WBCA was passed in 1992, the population of parrots in the USA has been trending down, not up. There is no shelter or rescue on this planet that is euthanizing parrots weekly. As we know, this is something dog and cat shelters do due to actual overpopulation. We started with over 280 species of parrots in US captivity and we now have under 35. Thank you for the question! Im not sure why I couldn't locate your previous comment but I am glad I found you here!

[@soniajames8984]

I lost my double yellow headed, awesome family member😇, I know how you feel! Hope to find rescue also! We all still can't get over it or believe it!

[@Gmtail]

I inherited a Double Yellow headed amazon that I've known since 1995, and am fortunate to live about 40 minutes away from this store. They have helped tremendously in making him healthy, and are perfect for his grooming and food needs. Great place to visit even if you don't have a bird.

[@Africangreyjournal]

Wow, me and your DYH Amazon are nearly the same age! So awesome to hear how much this store has helped. They have such a great team there.

[@kerripalmer2311]

It’s sweet that you got them together and didn’t separate them.

[@Africangreyjournal]

Thank you so much!

[@jeffreydheere4737]

My beautiful African Grey made it to 26 years. It's wonderful to see you helping the species move further.

[@Africangreyjournal]

Wow, thats awesome! Thank you for your kind words. I look forward to producing the next video.

[@cozmiccaptures]

YOu just showed the Heaven of Birds, Never thought there are such huge stores of Birds and everything related to birds.

[@Africangreyjournal]

@@cozmiccaptures Thank you! Im glad you enjoyed the tour 🙌

[@jamesgibbs7933]

The African Greys are my favorite. I hand raised (syringe feedings to weaning) a beautiful Grey. They are by far more mild mannered and quiet than any of the four Amazons (each a different species) which I had. Most people should note that these birds very often outlive their original owner, and this should also be a consideration when choosing a parrot. Thanks for the very informed video!

[@Africangreyjournal]

Hi James - So glad you enjoyed the video! I completely agree. These two sometimes go hours without making a peep. As long as they have wood to destroy they are happy!

[@laurit3116]

I bought my African Grey from Todd Marcus years ago. Great guy and awesome store!

[@Africangreyjournal]

That's awesome!! I totally agree!

[@KevinAnglade]

Wow! I had no clue all of the nuances that are in play when it comes to parrot grooming/care. Wonderful coverage here Mark!

[@Africangreyjournal]

Thank you so much! I plan to cover alot of these topics in greater detail in the coming weeks!

[@DreadnoughtHvor]

The way so many of the birds went to go wander over to you makes me think they do a good job socializing them

[@linsees]

I feel like I'm seeing the beginnings of an iconic bird KZbin channel! So great. So informative. Keep it up! I'm learning so much from you!

[@Africangreyjournal]

Wow, I really appreciate that! I'll be sure to keep the videos coming!

[@Birdybirds-ho6wv]

I love birds, all these birds love God I know that truly

[@Africangreyjournal]

Agreed!!

[@BlEBZ.]

Best video about birds that came out in a while, you did an awesome job with this video!👌🏻

[@Africangreyjournal]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate that 🦜

[@mikethedrummer5091]

Beautiful birds! Congrats! Extremely knowledgeable about these birds!

[@Africangreyjournal]

Thank you so much. I really appreciate your kind words. Still learning something new everyday from these two!

[@jojodress]

Your greys look absolutely BEAUTIFUL 😍 I know your plans are to breed these, but I hope you love-love on them- hug them, cuddle with them, pet them, teach them stuff ❤❤❤. Toys are good as you pointed out, but nothing replaces their love of us, humans. I've come to learn birds, parrots 🦜 love human companionship. As you are walking through the store that's the first thing I noticed is them noticing you. It's a if they were wanting your attention and play- I'm sure they were. I know you will love and enjoy your greys! Best to you ❤

[@dtang000]

Fantastic, informational, and fun video. Thanks for sharing. Gotta visit the Todd Marcus store soon!

[@Africangreyjournal]

So glad you enjoyed the video! Im sure you’ll love the store when you visit in person 🦜

[@MrTeks79]

Good informative video. Very well made .

[@Africangreyjournal]

Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoyed the video.

[@tylerbeltz3480]

Btw I subscribed dude always welcome to see a fellow bird lover

[@Africangreyjournal]

I really appreciate the support! What kind of birds do you currently have in your flock?

[@Chichischop1]

Great video! I agree best store around and I’ve been using their candles and melts for 6 years now! There sooo good!

[@Africangreyjournal]

Thank you so much!! I just started using their candles last month. Great stuff!

[@nilesclifford9704]

​@@Africangreyjournalwhen i get a blue and yellow macaw i will name it jack.

[@Africangreyjournal]

@@nilesclifford9704 Sounds awesome! Great name for a Macaw.

[@Galaxiiee02]

Ive wanted an african grey for years now! Some day..😫 they are beautiful animals

[@Africangreyjournal]

I agree, they are such wonderful birds!! I look forward to your KZbin channel when you bring your Grey home!

[@reginagraham9392]

That was a fantastic tour. Thank you

[@Africangreyjournal]

Thank you so much! Im glad you enjoyed the tour.

[@jareevinson]

Wowww these birds are so beautiful! So excited for your journey with the greys ❤️

[@Africangreyjournal]

Thank you so much! A lot more videos on the way!

[@mateoneedham6807]

Wow, you know birds. Thank you for the tour. Looking forward to following your adventure. Greetings from Panamá.

[@Africangreyjournal]

Thank you so much. Im glad you enjoyed the tour!! I hope to visit Panamá one day.

[@cease19811]

6:14 bird think it’s slick I see you trying to slide that glass open 😂

[@Africangreyjournal]

Hahaha

[@Rockcitydee]

I absolutely love this bird paradise!! I purchased a blue amazon in December last year and plan on purchasing another. Great channel

[@Africangreyjournal]

Wow, that’s fantastic! Congrats on your new Amazon!

[@Rockcitydee]

Thanks​@@Africangreyjournal

[@Gunships.]

you gained a new sub man! you seem like a very genuine person!

[@Africangreyjournal]

Thank you so much!! I really appreciate your support . I think you’ll really enjoy the next video 🦜

[@di-jt6jp]

I’m so glad that I came across your channel. You are very knowledgeable about parrots, and it’s really helpful that you share your knowledge about parrots. I’m owned by a Blue and Gold Macaw, an African Grey, cockatiels and budgies. Best of luck with your new babies! ❤️🦜❤️

[@Africangreyjournal]

Thank you so much. I really appreciate your kind words! I’ll be sure to keep the videos coming. These amazing birds teach me something new everyday. Sounds like you have a lovely flock!

[@A.OAviary]

They are gorgeous ❤

[@Africangreyjournal]

Thank you so much!!

[@tylerbeltz3480]

Awesome video dude I love greys and I’m glad they got you as their dad

[@Africangreyjournal]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it. I’ll be posting another update next week!

[@tylerbeltz3480]

@Africangreyjournal thank you man we all appreciate someone who cares like you do

[@lynnettecook6973]

Precious!!!!!!! My grey is 29 y/o. I got her at 8 weeks old and finished hand raising her. They all have their own personalities and mine can be a beast!!

[@Africangreyjournal]

Wow, that's lovely! Which foods does she enjoy the most?

[@lynnettecook6973]

@@Africangreyjournal She loves peanut butter filled pretzels. She breaks them open and eats the peanut butter. She also loves potatoes, celery, and even dog milk bones. She has a large variety of things she likes.

[@MakiaP]

Nicee. I’ll definitely visit this store. Seems great

[@Africangreyjournal]

Thank you so much! You’re definitely due for a parrot lol

[@AlphaDarnia]

I went to Tod Marcus about a year ago and it was so fun!! Seeing all the birds was like heaven for me, and the large selection of toys too. 4:27 I can’t believe there was a moon cheek, I’ve only seen them irl once (at a parrot expo) and I actually thought they were a myth for a while. Green cheek conures are my favorite and moon cheek is probably my dream bird

[@mistershirokov5067]

As a person not from the US I was almost shocked by the amount of containers (?) with the seed etc. mixes Nothing like “here’s your generic bird feed” And you seem like a guy who knows a lot about parrots, that’s really cool

[@Africangreyjournal]

Thanks for your comment! If you're referring to their custom mix, I can confirm that it doesn't contain any seed at all. It is a mix of pellets, nuts, and freeze dried fruit/veggies. I personally feed 65-70 percent pellets and the remaining 30-35 percent is veggies and nuts though.

[@vougbour1]

Hi there, thanks for your video looks great. Just a few corrections, umbrella cockatoo's are not native to Australia they are native to Indonesia and are rare due to the Pet trade. Galah cockatoos are native to entire mainland of Australia, there is a western sub-species though. It is illegal to just shot Australian native wildlife without the correct government approval in most Aus states.

[@Africangreyjournal]

I was kicking myself while editing this video when I heard myself say Umbrellas were native to Australia lol. As for the Galahs, thank you for the knowledge. I really appreciate these corrections!

[@KortneeLeFay]

I own a lorikeet, I would go NUTS in that store!!!!💚💚💚😧😧 Jelly,,, thank you for sharing! Enjoy your Grays! 😊❤️

[@Africangreyjournal]

Wow, Lorikeets are such amazing birds!! I am so glad you enjoyed the tour!

[@BixASMR]

Wow, so lucky I found your channel and get to be on this journey from the beginning. I can see your passion for birds, thanks for sharing it with the world 🐦

[@Africangreyjournal]

Thank you so much for your kind words. It really means a lot to me. I'll be sure to keep the videos coming!

[@nathalietinajero5717]

So happy to see a bh pionus. I got my bh as a baby and she is 4y old now. She is just an amazing bird.

[@Africangreyjournal]

They are such lovely birds! What is her favorite food?

[@kaveman_4242]

Great video man! I’m from Brazil and it feels like this is just a caring man focusing on the birds life, not some politic involved chatting. Thank you man!

[@Africangreyjournal]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate your kind words. I can't wait to visit Brazil one day.

[@mistahken15]

bought my scarlet from there a few months ago, shes amazing. best store, ever

[@Africangreyjournal]

That's awesome! So glad to hear she is doing well.

[@SpaceGhost1981]

I sent you video over to Apollo and Frens so they could see you talk about the bird store. I’m interested in watching how two greys live together. This will be interesting and you will be busy but am excited for you!

[@melsmith7852]

2 of them!? Woohoo!! Labor of love!! 🙏🏼✌🏻😇😇💕🥳congrats!!!! 🎉

[@Africangreyjournal]

Thank you so much!!!

[@davidduvarney1807]

Love your video. You know your birds. Looking forward to the journey with the AG's. ❤🦜❤

[@melanielangham7033]

I want an Indian Ringneck so bad. They are the cutest little parrots ever.

[@Africangreyjournal]

Agreed! They are lovely birds with such unique personalities! They can be quite the challenge.

[@melanielangham7033]

@@Africangreyjournal yes I heard they can act like a hole teenagers once they hit a certain age.

[@MelSavage]

I have a grey ringneck he’s cool but never ever has he let me touch him or get to close unless it’s too give him food he can’t live without my Quaker parrot tho he guards him and follows him everywhere my Quaker loves to be touched

[@kerripalmer2311]

I’m looking forward to more videos of you and the birds. ❤️🙏

[@Africangreyjournal]

I really appreciate your support! Our next video is in the works!

[@PumPk3n]

Damn dude such informative videos and yet you are so underrated, you deserve more subs!

[@Africangreyjournal]

Wow, I really appreciate that! Thank you for the support. Im working on the next video as we speak!

[@kthom4595]

@@Africangreyjournal Your channel just popped up on my feed as soon as I opened KZbin. I’m glad it did. I just became a subscriber. 😊 I don’t own a bird but love watching bird videos. Especially African Greys and Amazons. They are so smart.

[@Africangreyjournal]

@@kthom4595 Wow, thank you so much! Im so glad you enjoyed the video. I have alot more content on the way. I appreciate the support!

[@spiritmoonintuitive]

I had 2 greys and 2 cockatiels. The greys can talk like crazy; they're entertaining. Enjoy!

[@Africangreyjournal]

Thank you so much! I heard the female (name pending) practicing a few words this week. I think she will be a pretty good talker.

[@renemerritt187]

Galahs are very common in eastern Australia too. As far as I understand they are protected…just had 5 in my front yard.

[@Africangreyjournal]

That's wonderful to hear!

[@tintexas]

thanks great video

[@Africangreyjournal]

I really appreciate that. Thank you!

[@TardifSebastien]

Love all the information. Great video!

[@Africangreyjournal]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it 🦜

[@ManinderSingh-zv7lp]

@@Africangreyjournalbro how much you pay for two

[@baselk5680]

Thank you so much for the wonderful video!! This is a great store! I wish we had one like it here in Michigan. Good luck to you with your African Greys. Will be following you.

[@Africangreyjournal]

You're very welcome! Im so glad you enjoyed the tour. I really appreciate your support.

[@Xian-li5sn]

he is talking to you thats so beautiful

[@Africangreyjournal]

Thank you!!

[@jdmlover1235]

This store is the best store i have seen so far. They do have a lot of babies in stock too. One thing i would like to mention these are not a toy and some can live up to 80 years. Thank you sir for show us around the store. You pick the right breed. Grey are better than amazon. Because amazon are little nippy especially breeding season. I do have 6 yellow nape. they are all 23+ since 3 months old. Sometime they still do damaged my skin too .🤣.

[@Africangreyjournal]

Thank you so much for the feedback! Im glad you enjoyed the tour. I agree that Parrots are not toys 😂, Ive been working with them for half of my life! Great to hear about your flock. What are you currently feeding them?

[@dessertlocust]

that was a fun tour

[@Africangreyjournal]

Thank you so much! Im glad you enjoyed!

[@brandonbursley1924]

What an incredible parrot store! I’m jealous I don’t have a parrot store this neat near me. I think I checked and this place is…6 hours away 😂😂😂. I hope to check it out someday though.

[@Africangreyjournal]

Wow, that's quite the journey! Its definitely worth the trip!

[@vinkkt]

The one thing that I wish you would have added as you showed us the birds is how long they live. I think one big problem that happens is that people don't know that parrots can live for up to 100 years. So when you get one know that they will have to have someone that will adopt them when you are no longer around.

[@Africangreyjournal]

This is an excellent point. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

[@jeffegan9388]

What an amazing store. I grew up with a major Mitchell cockatoo she was my grandparents bird they bought in the 1950’s for $350 as a wild import. She loved me and I loved her she would cuddle up to me as if she was handled baby. When she passed away she was in her mid 50’s or older no telling how old she was when they bought her. I always wanted another one. Awesome birds.

[@Africangreyjournal]

Wow, that's amazing!! Major Mitchells are such lovely birds. Thank you for sharing.

[@mr.c1580]

African Grays are the meanest birds I've ever owned. They love to bite!

[@karenschoonmaker]

I’ve had several. Never had an issue with them biting. Now Amazons on the other hand…..

[@andreas000]

Fantastic video! Keep it up 👍

[@Africangreyjournal]

Thank you so much!! I'll be sure to keep the videos coming.

[@Mopisen]

Interesting video. In my country Sweden you hardly see any parrots in the stores since like 15 years back. If you want a parrot then you have to contact a breeder. It’s also illegal to handfeed baby parrots and to wing clip them. By law you need to have two of the same kind so they have a friend of their own and you need a cage that are very large…for a big macaw it is about the size of a room. In a pet store in my country you can usually be happy if you can even find 3-4 parrot toys…..the pet stores over here seem to think everyone just own a dog or a cat…..which isn’t the case…so it a huge difference between our countries.

[@Africangreyjournal]

Wow, thanks for sharing! I had no idea. Your macaws are beautiful by the way.

[@Amazingpettvph]

Wow my favorite place.. ❤❤❤

[@Africangreyjournal]

Such a fantastic store!

[@davidraynorsnow]

I'm from UK awaiting my first parrot arriving 6am my god love your manner

[@Africangreyjournal]

Wow, congrats! What kind of parrot are you picking up?

[@ChaosAria]

I have 2 amazons. One Red-Lored and a Yellow-Naped. Love them. They are also prone to fatty liver as I lost my 37 year old Orange-Winged to it. She was wild caught and they didn't have the pellet blends available when I got her. The red macaw was a scarlet. The way you can tell is they have yellow on the upper part of their wings whereas green wings have green. Also, he has no small feathers on his face and the greenwing does. To tell if a parrot is a baby, they have dark eye which eventually lighten.

[@Africangreyjournal]

Thank you for sharing! I appreciate the advice.

[@dsrcvlt374]

Such a good video my friend ! Thank you for showing all the beautiful Australian birds, I’m sure you would enjoy a holiday here brother

[@Africangreyjournal]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it. I can't wait to visit one day.

[@muhammadwaqar1801]

I am from Pakistan i am birds Lover I like it your video and keep it up ❤❤❤and best of luck ❤

[@Africangreyjournal]

Thank you very much! I think you’ll really enjoy my next video.

[@muhammadwaqar1801]

@@Africangreyjournal Yes, why not, I will definitely watch your next video

[@idk_what_bout_u]

i've had my African Grey for 5 years now and i never get bored with him in the house whether it be him acting like a dog or screaming in my ears when he's on my shoulder

[@Africangreyjournal]

That's amazing. Your Grey sounds like such a happy bird!

[@idk_what_bout_u]

@@Africangreyjournal yea he is

[@shannonmcpherson9886]

Beautiful beautiful birds and great store set up. Ohio has a couple bird specialty stores

[@Africangreyjournal]

That's awesome. I may have to take a trip to Ohio to check them out!

[@ItsSandman]

8:21 are Caique - pronounced: Kai-keh. Great birds and yes, can be a handful!

[@Africangreyjournal]

Thank you!

[@horneybadger86]

Aussie watcher here, and just subbed to your channel. Will be following your content with great interest 😄

[@Africangreyjournal]

Thank you for your support! I look forward to visiting Australia one day. It has always been a dream of mine.

[@edwards_enterprises]

Cool vid

[@Africangreyjournal]

Thank you! Alot more content on the way.

[@brandicartee999]

Quite desrtuctive. Boredom beaks!😂

[@megadismayed]

If I had a little more money, I will buy the all...

[@Africangreyjournal]

Agreed lol. My dream is to have a flock of q0 greys in an outdoor flight cage.

[@JerseyChick]

Love that store and Chris is the best

[@Africangreyjournal]

Absolutely! Chris is such a great guy.

[@ramone.1021]

Birds are so awesome me and my family have a few . Blessings from NYC🙏🏾

[@Africangreyjournal]

Nice! Thank you so much 🦜

[@johannabhattarai3789]

I live in Australia I hear kookaburras quite often , there amazing ❤love all the birdies ❤also see a lot of pink and greys and those white cockatoos a lot :)

[@Africangreyjournal]

Wow, that is amazing! I hope to visit Australia one day.

[@samanthaspringman5527]

Congrats on your 2 gorgeous babies. I hope they are doing well,it's a couple months since you put this video out.I read somewhere that someone doing a study on parrot communication in nature recorded parrots and realized while listening to the recording that they were singing or communicating using notes from Bach. No known human interaction ever. I found this fascinating. As a chronic illnesses patient animals is one of my escape places. I love the larger bird breeds especially though in real life Im very afraid of them.

[@Africangreyjournal]

Thank you so much, Samantha! They are doing fantastic. They teach me something new every day. Such intelligent beings!

[@tarag7386]

I love that place I got an African gray hybrid from there Best place to shop

[@Africangreyjournal]

Agreed!!

[@jenskarlsson4744]

And they live for a long time folks sometimes 50 years or more not an pet Animal for most !!!

[@Africangreyjournal]

Agreed!!

[@glennhelm9525]

Macaw dont wanna step up, macaw don haf to step up. Yes, thats a Greenwing. Well done tour. This store commits to a HUGE amount of work raising all those babies. Nice clean cages, with toys, high quality weaning food. But, whats their plan for socialising these birds. Excellent store, from 34 years parrot keeper. Have had 12 beautiful birds over that time.

[@Africangreyjournal]

Agreed! All human interaction is on the birds terms. Im glad you enjoyed the tour! They have a fantastic team there. From what I understand, they take time out before and after store hours for socialization and they also allow perspective buyers to interact with them.

[@MelSavage]

Great video man your inspiring me to make more bird videos KZbin could be hard and dis motivating sometimes

[@Africangreyjournal]

Thank you so much! I totally understand. I'll be your newest subscriber. Im looking forward to your next Parrot video 💪

[@MelSavage]

@@AfricangreyjournalI appreciate it

[@henryhytmiah4844]

Keep on posting, good work...

[@Africangreyjournal]

I really appreciate that. Thank you very much!

[@cdb72486]

Jealous of store it's awesome

[@Africangreyjournal]

Sure is! If you're ever in NJ, pay them a quick visit!

[@compspud]

You've just got yourself a new subscriber. Great video!

[@Africangreyjournal]

Thank you so much!! 🙌

[@NE_Pigeons]

Wow! That's awesome!

[@Africangreyjournal]

Thank you!

[@notsosilentmajority1]

I have always wanted a parrot or similar bird but life got in the way and I was never able to have one, or two, lol. I know they require interaction and time and I just didn't have the time to give them, so I never got one. Now I'm a little too old, especially when you consider how long most of these birds can live, it wouldn't be fair to the birds. I just found your channel and since you are going to be producing videos with the progression of these young birds, I have liked and subscribed and am looking forward to following your journey, and the birds' journey. I guess I'll be living vicariously through you all for this one, lol. Congratulations on your new additions and as I follow this journey, I wish you the very best of luck. Best wishes.

[@Africangreyjournal]

Thank you so much for your support!! It's clear that you have a deep love for birds so I'm glad that our channel can bring a piece of the parrot experience to you. I'll be sure to keep the videos flowing! My goal is to produce one every week.

[@WRosario]

How much were the African Grey's! Gorgeous birds!😍

[@godzilla3494]

Great store for supplies & foods but oh boy, I hate seeing & hearing about all the breeding. Here in CO there’s a parrot sanctuary with over 800 surrendered birds. I have 3 rescues myself (2 Amazons & 1 Patagonian). Many parrots live in multiple homes over the course of their long lives or end up in sanctuaries. The parrot industry is as bad as the dog breeder issues. I wish you would just enjoy your beautiful grays and not breed them as it just adds to the problem.

[@Africangreyjournal]

I appreciate you sharing your thoughts. I do disagree with you when you compare the overpopulation issue with dogs and cats to parrots. If that were the case, the population of parrots in the USA would be going up not down. When you look at the numbers, we started with over 280 species of parrots in US captivity and we now have under 35. Also, there is no shelter or rescue on this planet that is euthanizing parrots weekly, this is something dog and cat shelters do because of the overpopulation issue. I do not believe a parrot is a good pet for everyone, but it could absolutely make a good pet for the right person. You mentioned a sanctuary with over 800 parrots, that is certainly alot of birds but how many of their birds do they adopt out? It is my understanding that a sanctuary is offering lifetime care for these birds. If they are providing lifetime care and not adopting out, it would make sense that they have a large flock. I am a supporter of rescues and sanctuaries but my birds will never end up in one because any bird bred by me will always have a home here.

[@DarkSkies72]

I had to turn the volume way down as to not wake up my bird. Cool store. 2 African Greys? You’re going to be busy, they’re beautiful but the big beaks make me nervous, I’ll stick to my GCC. 😊

[@Africangreyjournal]

Thank you so much! Green cheeks are definitely one of my favorites. So much personality. My green cheeks are on my instagram @marksparrots

[@richgwozdz8580]

I want to get another bird soon I had gotten an yr old green cheek for my birthday two years ago but it died a yr ago

[@elmabotha69botha39]

I love African Grey hand fed mine

[@Africangreyjournal]

That's awesome!!

[@116AuroraDrive]

Round of Applause for them and Their?????????? parrot

[@Africangreyjournal]

Lol

[@baublesanddolls]

I wish there were stores like this in my province in Canada 🇨🇦 I notice that prices are insanely expensive.

[@SuperiorAmericanGuy]

I just love parrots. The problem is my local parrot store in my city is gone forever and now how am I supposed to save mistreated birds if the bird store is gone permanently?

[@deveshdwivedi3321]

Very good and extremely coherent content!!!

[@Africangreyjournal]

Thank you very much!!

[@waynesouthwell7181]

Wayne from Australia, we have Galah's throughout Australia

[@Africangreyjournal]

Thats fantastic, Wayne. I’d love to observe them in the wild some day.

[@AvieMare]

My husband has a 2yo AG. I call her The Vulture. I recently adopted a 15 yo RedLored/Lilac Hubrid Amazon I named Chicken 🐔 because she is still afraid of everything in her new home. lol. She was never even fed fresh fruits and vegetables.

[@Africangreyjournal]

Congrats on your new addition! Has Chicken showed any interest in fruits or veggies since you brought her home? It may take a little while for her to warm up to it.

[@AvieMare]

@@Africangreyjournal No she hasn’t. She has not learned any words yet either. One would think in her 15 years she would have learned at least 1 word. lol. I talk to her a lot and give her a lot of attention, and keep trying with the fruits. 🍉

[@OffGridAlaska]

So happy I found your channel. AGs are my favorite birds. I have a 2 year old who definitely has his own strong personality. Hates being handled but loves to chatter and carry on conversations with himself if he thinks I'm not paying attention.

[@Africangreyjournal]

Thank you for the support! Im so glad you are enjoying the channel. Your Grey sounds like an awesome bird. I love the fact that you allow him to be himself and keep interaction on his terms. He must be very happy with you.

[@cindyhuynh1282]

thank you.