The Reality of Living With Parrots When You’re in School! *Should kids own birds?*

Are you considering getting a parrot but you go to school? There are many factors that you need to consider before bringing one home. Birds are not for everyone, and there’s so much research that needs to be done before deciding. Only you can know if a bird is fit for your lifestyle.
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[@KimF1]

My 13 year old son wanted a green cheek, which was okay with me. Now he’s 32, and is long gone. Fortunately, I love my 19 year sweet birdie girl, pay tons of money for her upkeep, she has a cockatoo sized cage, gets attention, etc... Things don’t always turn out that way. Great video!!

[@ecologist_to_be]

💓

[@periodjuice9051]

This is heart warming

[@gzbri3lla159]

I would love a green cheek

[@jaivinayakonline4441]

Deep💗

[@mattbaron6792]

I have one. His name. Is tiebeer. E as

[@royalbri8453]

I’m only 10 years old and I got a sun conure without knowing anything about them, then i started doing research and now my bird is super healthy and he has a huge cage! My only problem is, is that my parents don’t wanna buy toys so I just make them with the supplies I have at home!

[@Paria123abcd]

I am 9 i am geting a bird on 9.6.2020 Edit:i am 10 years old now and my cockatiel is doing fine and she is 1 year old now And btw this channel is for taking care of birds so this channel is for any age (well i think

[@ellen2494]

its good that you are making toys but if you want to buy some try seeing if you can do some chores id your parents will pay you an allowance

[@joybreegaming8781]

Oh Geesh the noise

[@Nos3y]

100th like,I am getting a cockatiel very soon,around when I turn 10!My parents are willing to get the stuff!

[@ParakeetWorld]

Productive child.

[@yourmomo4503]

1:18 when you forget to flap your wings

[@oxirl4217]

😂 LMAO

[@kheanat9094]

Ducky be like: WEEEEE!

[@gregoryhuszar9057]

Dusky be like: DUN DUN DUN DUN SAILL!

[@analizz7005]

😂🤚🏽

[@kenzo5782]

So relatable!

[@louisagrantham6041]

My mom actually asked me if I wanted a bird and we might be getting one tommorow, and I have been doing soo much reaserch on them and love your channel thank you :)

[@kamilasr216]

Maaaan, this is EXACTLY what happened to me. I have being doing a lot of research too. Mom is going to tale me to a bird breeder to get one this weekend (hope she doesn’t regret half way to the breeder 😓) (sorry for my bad english too xd)

[@Clover_knows_pets]

Adopt don't by from a breeder or pet shop

[@kamilasr216]

@@Clover_knows_pets then were should I adopt one?

[@a.melka5]

I always wanted a cockatiel but my parents don't wanted birds at home. 2 years ago i came home and my dad was like : I got birds cause I wanted some. And so now I have 2 budgies and when my new room is ready to move in i can get a cockatiel 😊

[@a.melka5]

Of course the birds have everything they need 😉

[@clareschaefer2724]

Before this I really wanted a bird and now I feel like my parents definitely won’t. Thank you for helping though. 😔

[@isabellahernandez3962]

I just got a parakeet the other day and I’m 12😂😂🤦🏽‍♀️

[@clareschaefer2724]

Lucky 😂

[@scottmoeller3308]

Isabella Hernandez me too

[@user-eh7jo8os5i]

Same😞😔

[@isabellahernandez3962]

Just tell your mom that you will take care of it or something 😂😂

[@belle369]

I’m in high school too, so my parents have spent a lot of money on the birds, so thank god they are animal lovers! They love our birds!

[@ElleAndTheBirds]

I’m so glad it works out for you and your birds!!

[@oliversdrawings4896]

When we go back to school my mum has agreed to play with and make sure our bird is going to have plenty of food amd water. We havnt got one yet but we are getting one when lockdown is over.

[@belle369]

Live Laugh Birds 😀

[@belle369]

chapzy y That’s awesome!

[@user-eh7jo8os5i]

Ya I'm glad

[@connormunoz9376]

me: *has 4 flighted birds, buys new toys for them every other week (50 bucks in total)*. also me: hmmm how to convince my parents to let me have birds? *clicks*

[@pennychandler3619]

How did you convince them

[@lolly6088]

YOU SPEND 200 DOLLARS A MONTH

[@mxxhi170]

@@pennychandler3619 you can't 'convince' your parents no matter how much you ask them. If they refuse, its OBVIOUSLY FOR A DAMN REASON. Once you move out, get your own house then you can do whatever you want. But again it would cost you a lot since if you want your birb to live a happy life, you gotta pay up

[@lengovanatalia]

@@lolly6088 100 a month because every other week and they never specified what currency. They could be spending 20 dollars every other week but in their currency it's 50.

[@m.ygstone]

@@mxxhi170 I convinced mine 🤗

[@angenibizi1235]

I'm to scared to ask my parents so I don't even know why I spent months of research lol

[@Shane-ds6qj]

Ask them, wouldn't hurt

[@NAME-yg8sl]

I am making a prevention on the type of birds I want and pros and cons

[@zorxoi]

Same

[@Blue_Oceanic]

Just go to your parents and take 2 deep breaths and say the words thee: Mom Dad I really want a bird can you watch Elle and the birds with me so that your are educated

[@fillemorte]

ask them! its not like ur asking them for a car or drugs lol! i'm sure you'll be good!

[@alenaxp]

Beautiful video! Awesome birds you have 🤗

[@Joebiden37188]

OMG I like ur videos

[@atharvslife426]

Yooooooooo whats budginggg

[@Joebiden37188]

@Ali Omair hei

[@Joebiden37188]

@Ali Omair oh hi

[@gglovesgorillazmj7784]

omg hiiiiii I love your channel!!

[@alcim7791]

I am 12 years old and, I took initiative by saving up, it used to be a little bit of money but I got $476 in total, I researched all the time and impressed my parents, I even convinced them to let me get one! I got 2 cocktails that live happily in a beautiful flight cage with a good diet! My bird honey was really scared of us, my sister basically gave up on her, but i didn’t, I loved her and will never give up! Honey is now in my hair, probably making it harder to brush, but it doesn’t matter because I love her. A lot of guests usually come over so they socialize enough with people. Now my parents and sister are bird lovers and even go spend their own money on toys and millets! So I feel like as long as you are committed and and ready for everything, so I don’t think that it works for everything, but, as you get older, you just might just get more qualified for owning a bird. Thank you for your time. Edit: I forgot to mention I got a second flight cage for Sushi, a grey cocktail, he likes cuddles and somehow started stepping on my finger within the first few days we got him! I wouldn’t give my birds for anything, I might even value them over my own life.

[@youareeverythingmylove]

How did you save up money ?

[@oliversdrawings4896]

@@youareeverythingmylove my mum makes me and my brother do chores throughout the week and we get a fiver at the end of the week. That might be how they earn money aswell.

[@jayspace2905]

Thanks for the essay. 🤣

[@alcim7791]

The World Of Reversed well, I do babysitting with my cousin, I tutor a lot of classmates and I have an allowance decided on my performance during the week.

[@alcim7791]

Jay Space I like to write, that’s all.

[@user-cn4se7ui6j]

I’m paying for the bird, cage, and toys also my mom likes birds so I hope I can get on and if I do, I will give it all of the things they need. ❤️And I did sooo much research

[@ArtisticAlly123]

I’m paying too but my parents bought the cage for me but I’m buying everything else :D my dad loves birds and my mom is okay with them and I love them a bunch and I’m really excited to get one

[@atlasoceane7484]

im paying for every single thing for the bird and my parents still said no!!! so i keep trying to convince them

[@chelseasuits9587]

I agree with literally everything in this video. I am 14 years old and ive been wanting a bird for 3-4 years and havent stopped the research. I have a full binder full of my papers of research. I finally get to go pick up my first bird in two weeks!! I got a green cheek conure and im naming it kermit:)

[@clover-il7tf]

This is really inspiring! I'm glad your hard work is paying off. I hope your bird journey goes well!

[@maplecloudz8841]

Please don’t buy a bird without researching thoroughly! I know it might be tempting to get a bird because they’re adorable and “easy” but they need lots of care, time, energy, toys, big cage, etc to live a long, happy life. Do you have the space? Can you handle mess? Do you know proper diet and emergency procedures? It’s a huge commitment, so please take care of your bird if you decide to get one💕

[@ElleAndTheBirds]

Thank you for this very important information!

[@mayleethompson5345]

Honestly no pet is easy if you care for it the right way.

[@atlaspoooog3615]

I've been researching for 3 months for a crimson bellied conure, and I have everything I need. I calculated the cost, (bird+needs) and it's around 1100 dollars. (0_0) This is why I have not told my mom that I want one yet.

[@vivianavillarreal8303]

IKR my moms friend is going to get a green cheek and she has done absolutly no reasearch and i worried for the bird and ive tried talking them out of it but they wont listen they just want one because they think its easy to care for them since i always have so much fun with my pinapple conure even though its alot of work!

[@vivianavillarreal8303]

Plus i did a years worth of research befor getting my birds *cough cough* marlene and live laugh birds

[@manuel_cavaco]

1:18 ducky is just like wakanda forever

[@THEE.apples]

🤣🤣

[@thegoldendorito3085]

manenuco 😂😂

[@T0mtoma]

HAhaha 😂😅😅😂LOL

[@allylopez1703]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@T0mtoma]

Ally Lopez Hahahahahaahaaaa😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Error403HRD]

My mom would never spend more than fifty bucks on a pet, so it's best that I just wait until university.

[@ElleAndTheBirds]

Great choice! It’s so much better to wait until you have the resources to properly care for one :)

[@jamy306]

My parent were gonna pay 1k but I’m getting a green cheek about 350

[@tortols1548]

Hmm I don’t think it’s a good idea doing it in university because you’ll have tons of homework and be in school but if yo7 can find time for a pet then I think it’s a good idea

[@Error403HRD]

@@tortols1548 yeah, fair enough

[@ThatAnimalHouse]

@@jamy306 dang you are so lucky my mom only drives me to the pet store I need my own money for everything

[@icedtea396]

I’ve wanted a cockatiel for so long and it’s killing me, but I know I don’t have the right lifestyle and if I got a cockatiel it would only harm the bird

[@maxineree1926]

I am glad that you realize your lifestyle isn't good for the bird!! I hope it gets better so you can get a bird!! ( I also hopes it gets better for you, too. )

[@clover-il7tf]

Me too. ..I still want one though.

[@whyamievenhere1334]

Same we are going to Iceland and we travel a lot I hate it cuz I want a bird but I can’t have one 😭

[@valentinapenagos7564]

I am getting a cockatiel, but I literally convinced my mom by showing her my knowledge obout the birds and a pic😅 Here are some Video ideas: 1 Name ideas vor your bird 2.how to Put the harness on to the birb 3. DIY bird Toys 4.how you keep clean your birdroom 5. Your school morning routine (Obvoiusly a recreation) 6. Q and A

[@idatimmchristensen7740]

Me too!😂 my mom is like: she knows so much!

[@valentinapenagos7564]

@@idatimmchristensen7740 LOL you understand me!😂

[@thatrandomkid3933]

lol I made a whole playlist of videos for when I get my bird

[@macaulaylyons7489]

Me to but u have to wait 2 years 😣😔

[@valentinapenagos7564]

@@macaulaylyons7489 why?

[@maddyandjay4507]

I got my first parakeet (angel) when I was 9 too! I’m only 11 now but she’s still my first bird. I have another budgie sunny and a parrotlet dusty!

[@marenarnesengrasmo7912]

I am 11 to

[@maryfernance3614]

@@marenarnesengrasmo7912 same , but 4this is my I'm account

[@emoji_gacha2671]

Im 9 and have 2 parakeets :I

[@droppedyt1277]

Me: who is a introvert My parents support it Me: well it looks like the stars are Alining

[@Shane-ds6qj]

Lol, seems that way

[@ShaiOsman]

Aligning*

[@ekambirb]

Samee! This is literally me!

[@blue_and_chicken]

Same and my mom thought that i was getting into a depression so i got a bird for my bday. (Ive always wanted one) now he's sitting on my shoulder (7 months later) while im drawing. Hes my best friend

[@4redwingos]

The perks of being an introvert are FINNALY shining As soon as I convince my mom that birds are cool and need love, I will spend as much time as I can with them.

[@gabrielmartinez6979]

I have 12 birds and I still go to school. My mom didn’t want one until I showed her that I can be responsible. And now she loves them and she still gets spooked but she supports me!

[@maxineree1926]

12 BIRDS!?!?! omllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll howwwwwWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW.

[@maxineree1926]

@-Amy4nice GL- lolll yeassssss!

[@simratkaur9527]

Im serious that would be my mom but I just need one bird lol

[@allora_li]

My mom said I can get a bird if I pay the vet bills, I’m hoping I can pay for everything to prove myself. A big help was your amazon influencers thingy

[@ElleAndTheBirds]

I’m so glad it helped!

[@ecologist_to_be]

Make sure you realistic with vet bills. One of my birds vet bills was £2,500 or USD 3,100. My parrot also has a long term condition which is £300 every 3 months for tests plus £60 for medication and this could be case for years! Depending what country you are in look up insurance. Mine are insured though Exotic Direct which helps with some of the costs.

[@marljusweety]

You should check if there is pet insurance available where you live. Here in Norway you can pay for pet insurance, a small fee yearly, and if your pet needs veterinary treatment you only pay a minimum fee. The rest is covered by the insurance company. (You have to pay first and send the receipt to the insurance company and they refund you everything over the minimum fee.)

[@amazingnancy5713]

@@ElleAndTheBirds hii

[@tealiotails4407]

we got a budgie. my parents were surprising because they're all for GET THE BIRD THE BEST. My mom is just one of those people who just fall in love with pets and think that seeds all over the place is cute and just goes and cleans it up. My dad LOVES cleaning the cage. It just surprised me so much.

[@mahii7993]

I showed my mom ur vids n we discussed, compromised n I’m getting a bird after quarantine :))

[@sebastiancordero214]

Well then your never gonna get it cause Covid will never end lol joke

[@mahii7993]

sebastian cordero not joke😭

[@simratkaur9527]

lucky :/

[@ArtisticAlly123]

Yay! I’m getting one during quarentine (in two days) :))

[@ArtisticAlly123]

@Tilda I have two budgies now :D I asked my dad first who’s a pretty big bird enthusiast so he said yes. It was my mom who was the issue. I did a lot of research. I told my mom about what we needed to get and what food and stuff and eventually she just said yes but she wouldn’t be doing anything to take care of them. And I’m doing fine taking care of them myself, like refilling the food and water and scraping the poop out

[@cjisfalling]

4:11 Im a teen, and im getting my first (only my) bird. we do have 1 other bird (Vincent) who we have had seance he was a flinging, and we have had 2 big parrots that bonded with my brother and mom. (they where a cockatoo and a double yellow headed amazon parrot) so... i gees its my turn to have a bird of my own! im so excited to be getting her, she is coming from the "Olive Branch Rescue" I CaN't wait! She is a pineapple green cheek conure, and you provide so much help that i need to know before i get her!

[@Grace-hg5mr]

Me my mom and twin love birds. My mom grew up with up to nine birds in her house at a time. How ever my dad never had a bird and really did not want one. We currently have a 14 year old dog with arthritis and he is sweet and gentle so we knew he would not be a problem (he lets the birds land on him and drink out his his bowl, etc.) But we did not care about what dad said and we got two budgies we are currently still getting everything they need but my dad already loves them and helps take care of them and is willing to pay for everything that they need including bills from healthcare for them.

[@Grace-hg5mr]

Ahhhhhhh u heart my comment!

[@guicoelho9430]

My Dad offered me a Cockatiel, and I accepted, so I went to KZbin to search for Birds and found your channel, now im a bird lover too, tnx for introduncing me to this cute birbs

[@Sierrachang914]

I got a bird a rlly wrong way my uncle got me a blue budgie and we had a rlly small cage with 2 DOWEl perches and fed him seeds :( we soon got him a way bigger flight cage a new friend, natural wood perches, toys, and a good diet... everyday I feel soo bad that that he was in such a bad situation... but the good thing is my mom hated the bird at first now the two birds r her fav children :) Also I rlly want to thank u for telling me all the right things like tell me diet choices and everything else me and my birbs watch ur channel everyday and they love seeing Kermit through the screen 😂 thank u 🙏:) :D

[@cherry._.blossom_.roblox6394]

My parents love animals, but when I brought home a budgie they were so mad 😂 let’s just say she has a huge cage inside now, and a ginormous aviary connected to my window. My dad randomly comes in my room as well and takes her for himself. Update: we got another budgie! His name is Felix.

[@ElleAndTheBirds]

Yay!!! Your budgie is living the life!

[@cherry._.blossom_.roblox6394]

Oh trust me she is 😂😂

[@linanh0ng]

That bird living a better life than most of us... lol 😂

[@fangirl2811]

100th liker!

[@andressapaz940]

I always said I would never own a bird, but everything changed when my husband brought home a cockatiel. His friend was offering the "disabled" baby his cockatiel couple had ... It was love at first sight! She's always with us, and since i work from home, she's my co-worker too. My office is starting to look like a bird room, a cockatiel habitat she loves to explore and fly around. This bird will have the best life we ​​can offer, so i'm glad we took her and not someone who could neglect her. Your videos are helping us immensely, thank you so much for posting them! You're awesome! I wish people would research before getting a pet, it's so sad seeing animals with bad owners... For those wondering, Kaki has deformed feet and the three vets we saw said there is nothing do to other then physiotherapy and moisturize regurlary. Other than that, she's healthy and happy! And sorry for the weird writing, english is not my first language.

[@arwencronin8697]

This is such an amazing story! I’m so glad Kaki got a good home with you. Also, I couldn’t tell that English isn’t your first language :)

[@catazari]

I have a cockatiel she’s my life,I love her so much,Everyone please love and care for your birds 🦅

[@maddieadela3301]

Another way to help convince your parents a bit more is to maybe volunteer to spend time with the birds at a bird sanctuary so you know what you want. If you really wanna get into it try fostering, see if a bird is right for you or which bird is right for you because if it’s not remember, it’s still a foster and will get adopted. Also, if you do find that one bird through fostering, and your parents have been okey with it the whole time the bird has been living with you, wow it’s yet another foster fail🤍 love ur vids! ☺️🦜🦜

[@mansageekz7938]

But ur parents might not spend much money on the bird

[@fredhoy6697]

I am well old enough to be your grandfather. The thing that I absolutely love about you is your good sense. I was thinking that you were probably in HS. Your advice is always spot on, and most especially you keep the bird's welfare in mind. Too often the outcome is not good and that should is avoidable. So, from a former bird owner who takes vicarious pleasure in watching you enjoy your birds, thank you for your wisdom.

[@ElleAndTheBirds]

Wow thank you so much!

[@hollohuman1256]

pft social life: never heard of it sports: say what? I love animals because I am very shy and don't do much. I got into birds after finding a cute bird's video. not really what I needed so I searched birds and watched every video after that on their care I have so many comments on this video but theres no limit so who cares lol

[@kaiasmr4580]

im getting my own kermie (the pretty bird, pretty bird, pretty bird) close to when i turn 13 (im 11 now) because im gonna save up my money to make sure that i can get it everything that it needs and have extra money just in case of something. Ill be getting it from this local place next to mine thats sort of a rescue and a pet store, wish me luck :) p.s. my dad loves birds and said that as long as i can pay for it, i can get it

[@ekambirb]

I’m 11 too! Though I’m getting mines when I’m 12. And I’m getting my own Kermit and his name will also be Kermit, with a pineapple named Loki!

[@broskinitortellini3502]

I’m 15 and was planning on getting a job over the summer to save up as much as I can to get a green cheek conure and a very big flight cage. Thank you for making this video because I’ve been worrying about how a conure would deal with being alone for so long while I’m at school.

[@madmrssally5297]

We got a bird for my daughter...but as a stay home parent, our Cockatiel Luna bonded to me. She’s not especially affectionate, but the whole family loves her. Unfortunately I spoiled her by leaving her out of her cage all day when we were home alone and now she’s extremely independent!!

[@rf9290]

It’s so sad that some people don’t treat their birds like they are meant to! I would switch lives and think what it would be like. But I just got a budgie about 3 months ago my mum had a bird when she was younger so we had some experience but you have helped me know how to make my bird happy like us! I think they are wondering why I am home so much! I love your videos and have liked EVERY single one!

[@potterhead1019]

Elle: Your parents have to be natural animal lovers My Mum: has 1 dog, 2 cats, 1 fish and 1 gecko. Does a zoo house count? 👁 👄 👁

[@Shane-ds6qj]

I love ur mom

[@potterhead1019]

Lol me too

[@potterhead1019]

And now i have two birds lol

[@Shane-ds6qj]

@@potterhead1019 I'm glad u did your research, I'm also getting to birds probably two budgies

[@potterhead1019]

Thanks 😊 well both my birds are budgies too

[@zepp8806]

When I was 14 I ended up getting super stressed out from schoolwork because I wanted straight A's. My mom noticed and she knew that I really wanted a bird so she offered to buy me one but I declined because I knew I just didn't have enough time. It broke my heart but I had to because it just wouldn't be right to get a bird and then just neglect it.

[@harteq8444]

You speak facts!! I have a female cockatiel named Pippa, she’s a normal grey. I knew she was right for me. I didn’t choose her because of her color, I chose her cause her personality fit. I have committed to her and I always will be committed. I hope everyone can learn that parrots aren’t just little things that sit in a cage almost like decoration. They’re super intelligent.

[@muffinbunch]

i always recommend to some teens who can't manage to convince their parents to own any pets to wait until they're older with a job (when you can pay everything with your own money) or have their own house. so much easier than trying so hard to make the parents understand. me myself, i have a rabbit & a bird after I'm married and luckily my husband loves animals

[@thebestwarriorcatsfanclub]

Rabbits are the best pet EVER!!! 😍

[@jennapetrillo611]

im gonna be 14 at the end of this month and my mom said i can get a cockateil!! im very excited and your videos have been very helpful

[@dontaskwhy4732]

Before getting my budgies I read every website and watched every video about budgies. I drowned myself in research. Fortunately, that means my budgies have a very good life and I'd say I'm pretty well educated on their behaviours and stuff :))

[@hawkkks]

I've been researching on birds for a long time without actually getting one for almost 3 years now, and even with that, I got an untame bird and still feel like I'm not ready despite knowing what I'm doing and what I'm getting into. I'm definitely making progress, though I could still use any tips, and the point I'm trying to make is no matter how much research you do having a bird for the first time is very different. You may not realise how hard birds actually are until you get one yourself.

[@ElleAndTheBirds]

Thank you for this!! It’s so true

[@audreylane4302]

I'm in highschool and I'm paying for everything for my (future) bird. Flight cage, toys, perches, food, dishes, etc. I'm almost ready to get her!

[@ElleAndTheBirds]

Awesome! Not many people can do that, congrats on your future feathered friend!

[@audreylane4302]

@@ElleAndTheBirds Thanks! I'm lucky to have a good job close by

[@Manvir.]

@@audreylane4302 what job do you? im curious.

[@abbyrose1297]

I’m very glad my dad loves parrots! He/we have a African grey but since he got her when she was a baby she doesn’t really trust me as much:( But my dad is letting me get a cockatiel, one of my fav breeds! I saved up my money for years and I’m getting one from a breeder soon! Thank you for all the helpful informative!❤️

[@moonmin.0202]

My parents love animals (except my elder brother) and I am getting a bird in 2 days and it’s a cockatiel and my mom has experience with birds and now I’m doing research about these birds and I came across your channel and I love your content and your videos helped me learn more about birds and how to care for them LOVE YOUR CHANNEL❤️❤️❤️

[@livewithbirds8952]

This helped me get a baby cockatiel now she's 3 months 🌺

[@peachiemomo7839]

I have two cockatiels and my house is A MESS I wanted a cat when I was little but my parents didn’t approve so recently on my birthday my parents got me a 2 cockatiels as a gift I love them so much but I cannot imagine how I wanted a CAT when I can barely catch up with my birds

[@GeoZoo-official.]

Birds are harder to keep, but cats are more expensive in general

[@googleitlol6590]

I’m watching this with my cockatiel on my shoulder and he keeps raising his crest when he hears the other parrots lol I didn’t rlly like online school but I’m glad it allowed me to spend more time with my birds 😊

[@saltyfries24]

"Casually sends this to my mom"

[@squikd]

I got a green cheek conure named Luigi and the second I saw him I knew that was the bird I wanted. I got him from a store and not a breeder ( it’s ok because I completely love and trust this store ) and Luigi came out of his cage and stepped up immediately. I love him and I know he picked me. We are perfect for each other and I also have to go to school so I’m sad I don’t get to see him all the time. I know the things I know about birds because of you and you really helped me learn about birds. Thank you so much!

[@Aishwaryabhui]

Im a high school girl too! And I own an indian ringneck parrot, so yeah my parents are bird lovers so they support me. And Im happy with my parrot. She( my parrot) is going to be 10yrs old in the next month . Btw, love ur videos♥️♥️♥️

[@melinda2360]

It is 2021 I can literally have a bird fly around during my break.

[@conversel0ver2000]

ever since I was little, i’ve wanted a bird. they seemed so cool and interesting and i cared about them. i’m thirteen and have been doing all my research because i’m going to get two in three weeks and your videos are very helpful in the process. i have dogs who i mainly take care of and i’m grateful i got them before as a practice for responsibility in animal care and birds are a step up for me caring for animals, your videos are very helpful in my research!

[@ItsForTheDogs]

I like what you said about not picking a bird based on looks. At first sight, I fell in love with parrotlets, then I found out how much they bite. I asked for the most easy going bird and I was handed a cockatiel. She resembles a clown, but she is still here. I think she'll keep me.

[@cayleighrenee-vo2gg]

I have a part time job so I’m capable of affording food, toys, etc. but I get that you HAVE TO MAKE SURE that you can afford having a parrot before getting one I love my lil’ Yoshi ❤️

[@christineezell6510]

What an awesome video! So many birds end up being rehomed or in sanctuaries because they are acting like birds. You tell it like it is. With a 5 year old Caique I can attest to everything you said. But what a wonderful feeling when you realize you have a bond with a beautiful intelligent and loving bird.

[@paravicino...9582]

Welp.. *aggressively counts the years i have to move out-*

[@NAME-yg8sl]

5 years for me

[@ArtisticAlly123]

I’m going to try going to college but still live at my house since there are a bunch of colleges nearby :D I want to never leave my birds side

[@kec631]

@@ArtisticAlly123Same!

[@yuri_luver69]

You can move out w/ a bird! It's possible! :>

[@ArtisticAlly123]

@@yuri_luver69 in a college dorm?

[@kenslibinstock1766]

I have wanted a bird for a long time but after watching this video reminded me that I am always busy! And a bird would not be right for me right now! Thanks for the information and one day I will definitely plan on getting a bird when I have more time!

[@ElleAndTheBirds]

Yes! Love that you’re being responsible!

[@Croissant_c]

I've already convinced my dad. It's my mom that I'm worried about 😬

[@19emmanems]

Good luck 😁

[@hollohuman1256]

me was the same my dad had a bird as a child so he went out and got one anyways now my mum loves my budgies

[@isabellamenchaca4874]

Same

[@jamy306]

My moms fine with getting one whenever both of them are convinced they have had birds before but my dad won’t get one for 4 years

[@mywrold6349]

I am happy I don’t have to worry about you mom bec she doesn’t care as long as i clean up everything after the bird and do everything for the bird and my dad he is a bird lover so he got me one

[@gracichani9119]

We were getting the birbs but we had to "convince our parents" they only said that so we did a lot of research and we created a 15 slide long slide show about birds and they imediatly said yes they wanted birds to 💖😉

[@ellogachaparker2932]

My dad is animal lover he's the one that agreeed with me to buy a bird my mom in the other hand she's ok with birds but she will only keep the birds if I clean the cage and feed them will my mom grower up with birds and she knows much more then me about birds I also grower up with birds I had a budgie named sky and he died when I was 7 : ( he was really old my dad loves my new bird Lulu he trains Lulu and spends so much time with Lulu : )

[@cutiejackbritto]

My father and I grew up with dogs and other animals so we also know lot about them

[@lianci7507]

At first my mom said said she wanted a bird but I didn't and after watching live laugh Birds I love birds but now my mom doesn't want a bird and keeps complaining and make excuses to not get a bird.LOL

[@leanna5507]

Omg same

[@javholmes]

Hello out there! I've just recently discovered your channel because I was researching information about having a pet cockatiel. I just finished convincing my parents and everything is going great! We're going to get a cockatiel after this lock down is over. May I say your videos are very informative! Most of them are relatable to me, as I am also a high schooler. Keep doing what you do!

[@benjimydoodle6899]

I just got two cockatiels from a rescue that are eleven years old. Even though they miss their old owner I don't give up on them. They are slowly learning and i am so proud of them. They even ask for ducky scritches. Thank you to live laugh birds. If it weren't for your videos I could have had them in a small cage and i wouldn't care for them well.

[@ShaiOsman]

I have 5 parrots (2 budgies, 1 tiel, 2 conures) I'm turning 16 and I make my own money for my birds but I'm gonna start working soon to help my addic-dreams. But without giving my family time to talk, discuss then plan getting a bird i don't think I would've found my passion.

[@nataliewesolowski1344]

I’m so proud that I’m some what early 😂 also your birds are everything!

[@ElleAndTheBirds]

They really are ❤️

[@staceysflock]

I got my first bird when I was 14 (oh gosh, 16 years ago lol), and to convince my parents to let me get a bird (my first bird was a budgie) I wrote a several page report all about budgies and how to take care of them. I'm really thankful my parents let me save up my allowance and get a budgie, because ever since, I'm totally obsessed with parrots. I was homeschooled for a while when I was a teenager, so I was home a lot. But even after I went back to high school, I've always been an introvert and preferred to stay home instead of doing after school activities. So whenever I was home I was in my room hanging out with my birds (I got more birds to keep each other company while I was at school, and well, because I wanted more!) They had several play gyms in my room to play on, that my dad even built for them! Your parents def need to be willing to spend money if your bird needs to go to the vet. A vet visit can cost $300-$800 or more if they get sick or hurt! I see on FB groups all the time "my bird is sick/hurt but ,my parents won't take us to the vet" and that is just so sad! Your parents also need to be willing to pay for food, including fresh fruits and veggies. A kid or teen's allowance can only go so far, so even if you tell your parents you'll pay for everything, undoubtedly they will need to pitch in one way or another. Great video, you make a lot of good and important points for young people, or anyone really, to consider before they get their first bird! ❤️

[@ElleAndTheBirds]

Thank you so much! I know, it’s so sad and I get messages about these things all the time 😔

[@veggie9067]

i’m 13 years old and i’m planning on getting a green cheek. i’ve researched them for a LONGGGG time now, and all i had to do to “convince” my parents was make a presentation of everything i knew about green cheeks, and pretty much everything about them. and usually, it takes my dad FOREVER to convince him to get any animal, even something as simple as say a fish. it took him 3 months to even consider letting me get my 2 gerbils, who now live in a 55 gallon tank and are thriving. and right after i showed him and my family the presentation, he came back upstairs to my room and asked to see the cage and the bird i wanted. i showed him the cage, and it’s a proper sized cage, and he asked me to send him the link for it, so i did. the next morning, he came into my room and said that him and my mom spoke about getting a bird, and they both were fine with it. and the bird i initially wanted was on craigslist and was literally walking distance from our house, but my dad said he would NEVER get a living animal off of craigslist. so we instead found an AMAZING bird rescue that’s about 30ish minutes from our house. and at this point, i had already bought the food, perches, toys, and everything else except for the cage, because my parents said i’m getting a bird but we’re not exactly sure when. so the rescue place i was talking about has classes that you must attend if you’re wanting to adopt a bird, which i think is amazing so people can be properly educated on how to take care of birds. and all of the classes were already booked for a couple of weeks, but they also offer self paced online classes. and so me and my dad took those classes on top of all of my research that i’ve done prior to all of this. and we finished that class yesterday, and are planning on applying to adopt one of their green cheeks this weekend! they said that it will take a minimum of a month after you submit the application for you to actually be able to meet and adopt the bird and all that. so after we submit the application, my dad said i’ll be able to order the cage and i’m so excited!!

[@twilightcassidy3570]

Hi! I am 13, I have 2 hamsters, and a lot of fish, and when I was little we used to have two budgies I loved them so much! In about a month or so I am going to get a cockatiel (my family loves animals and my mom LOVES birds). I love your channel it is so helpful to be able to learn all these things from someone with lots of on going experience . You have definitely helped me find the right bird for me and my family. Thank you so much! Give all your birds a nice scritch for me!

[@katiekm6720]

Luckily my mom loves my bird and animals ♥️♥️and would do anything for it and my mom has my bird out when I’m at school I’m I’m so grateful!

[@ElleAndTheBirds]

Yay!!! That’s so amazing to see your mom love birds like you do!!

[@selentiyaga]

LITERALLY ONE OF THE MOST HELPFUL VIDEOS EVER!!! I’ve been researching African Greys for almost 4 years and I’m still in school. So with all of this great advice I am very much happy. There is always more to learn about birds!🦜

[@ElleAndTheBirds]

Thank you so much!!!

[@Nos3y]

I am getting my bird for my 10th birthday in a month,and luckily my parents will be getting an appropriate sized cage,enough food,and they also trust me to take care of my bird.

[@most_liked_commet8076]

Thank you for the video! At first I thought a bird was perfect for me but soon I thought about how I’m going to be tackling school and a job at the same time so I wouldn’t have time to spend with birds. Ty you saved me from making a huge mistake. I’ll probably get one when I’m out of school.

[@shauinady6553]

I'm just doing my research by watching videos. But i think i will get a bird after i move out of my parents house.

[@lindawilson7581]

I'm geting two budgies when I came a cross your Channel I started watching your vids you really helped out on my knowledge because I was thinking about a happy hut and before I get something I always research on it before I buy it so I was looking on youtube and I saw you reviewing your subs bird cages and I heard you talking about the happy huts and I thought about all the things you said about them that their pretty bad things to get for your bird. Online I ordered a flight cage for the two budgies but I get it by may twenty seven so that will be 14 days from now and the people giving us the birds will call when they're ready to come with us. Love Kermi bird pearl bluebell violet and ducky too and your whole channel

[@marley86]

That’s basically my story I’m also getting two budgies soon

[@emmav.3302]

My mom has been very supportive of me and my sister's two budgies. They are adorable. My dad at first did not want them but he knew we would take good care of them and love them a lot. In the beginning, my dad didn't like the idea of having pets but I can tell they are growing on him. I am in school too, but I got my budgies during the pandemic so even when we take walks or go for a long trip to the store, it feels weird not being around them. I send love to your adorable birds and wish you and your birds good health. I love watching your videos and they have helped me a lot with stuff I am doing wrong with my birds that I can fix.

[@michelleczmowski110]

i got three budgies this year and i didnt have to convince them i just had to learn as much as i could to show them that i could take care of birds and when i was doing research i found your channel plus my parents are obsessed with with animals and both had birds when they were younger

[@justbirbvideos1701]

Love this video! Great topic👍 It’s so devastating that some people think of birds as objects or decorations :( Your parents sound awesome! My parents help with my birds too😊 before coronavirus, my mum would let my birds out while I was at school and spend time with them😁 she doesn’t like things being destroyed and chewed up🤣 but she loves my birds and doesn’t get mad when they poop on stuff and pull keys out of her computer😬 she also helps me trim their nails (she has experience of course). Honestly what would we do without parents😆 once again, great video! Thanks for sharing💗🐣

[@ElleAndTheBirds]

Your mom sounds awesome too!! Thank you ☺️

[@justbirbvideos1701]

Np! And thanks😊

[@parrot_crystal]

Same when I wanted a counre but passed away last year😔 my preants are not a big bird lovers but they are ok with birds and if they need somthing really important they are ok to buy it. But toys no (unless the toy is destroyed they let me get a new one) but olny food and type of things for heath. But yes I have to be careful not to get my preant mad when i doing something dumb because then they bring up my birds in the conversations and " I'm like No Don't You Dare, they have nothing to do with it"😐. For now I'm ok my family are happy.

[@crystqlix13]

parrot Crystal Sorry but, you spelled parent wrong.

[@parrot_crystal]

@@crystqlix13 thanks for telling me

[@vanessafarber3043]

You are so passionate about birds in general, it really shows. Si hope this video makes people think before having a bird. I do have 3, love them to bits xx

[@_PapayaAce_]

I wanted a conure, but my parents didn’t want to spend hundreds on the bird alone, so I’m settling for some budgies! I’m currently in the process of convincing my mom to let me get one next year, my dad is on board and I’m already super excited

[@zykras83]

1:17 and that was the last time the cockatiel was seen jumping off a cage

[@T0mtoma]

😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@vivianavillarreal8303]

I own a budgie and a pineapple green cheek conure they are bffs!

[@waterbudgie]

I’m 13 years old, I got a budgie for my tenth birthday. My parents really don’t wanna “overdo” cage and toys, perches, etc. But since I get an allowance, I do my very best buying my little baby the things he needs. Sadly for awhile I probably will never have a perfect setup, but Ocean seems super happy. The best part is is that I’m homeschooled so I can spend as much time as possible with him. For my 13th birthday as a gift I got a larger/better cage for him along with some more toys etc. :D

[@iconicstallion5639]

I’m soo happy , all it took was my parents to watch 1 of ur videos and now I’m getting to budgies with a giant cage and loads of toys

[@nataliegonzalez8490]

I love birds so much and I clean there cage,feed them, play with them and I wanted to get a sun conure and I get it my self and my mom helped me with the cage and toys and my mom loves birds and when my bird was sick I new that my bird was sick because I read information about how can you know when your bird is sick and now he is doing lot better and he is so so happy. 🥰

[@Vicky-xo4je]

Whoever disliked this, by the way an amazing video!, was just there parrot who stepped on the screen, :3

[@ElleAndTheBirds]

Omg yes 😂😂

[@kevinp.4452]

I am 14 and just bought two adorable budgies named Mango and Blueberry a week and a half ago! My mom didn't get me a pet before because of the responsibility and the fact that we went on vacation each year to visit my grandpa who lives in another country. We don't have any other family here, so no one would be able to care for the bird without my mom feeling guilty about burdening friends. Sadly, my grandpa dies in March and we were unable to go to the funeral because of Covid, but we no longer have to visit him each summer. So, my mom decided to buy the budgies! She never was against having birds -- she loves animals -- and it only took half a day to convince her after all the research I did. Now, a week and a half later, I have been able to get Mango (not Blueberry just yet) to perch on my hand while eating millet! I love them very much and my mom cares for them when I can't 😄😄

[@chapisworld926]

I’ve been wanting a bird since forever but I thought they were really easy to take care of but now that I want one even more I actually did my research and realised there’s a lot to do to I’ve been watching ur vids I learned a lot and my mom is a bird lover either way I told her everything I need just to make sure she was okay with all that and she said yes now I’m just making sure I can put up with all that work ❤

[@Ksxnx]

Hey I told my parents that I'd like to have a bird cause very first I had a hamster when I was like 13 then I had a rat when I was about 14 to up until a month ago... And I just love animals and I need someone to take care of so I asked for a brid my mom also can't live without animals and said OK when we had enough money collected it's been lika 1 and a half month and I'm finally getting my birds tomorrow it's two adorable boys cockatiels and I'm gonna name them Yoshi and Zazu, we got the cage today and I'm really excited. I did so much research and learned so much from your channel and I just wanna thank you for that. The only question is what am I gonna do wenn I and my family going on a vacation...? But I think I'm gonna figure that out. We also have two cats but they weren't even really interested in my hamster and rat back then and my mom knows how to communicate with them and tell them what they can do and what not so I'm really excited and thankful that I'm learning a lot from you so thanks 💕(Btw I'm 15 and soon 16 now)

[@angsfeatheredfriends]

"The only question is what am I gonna do wenn I and my family going on a vacation...?" The best thing to do is find a pet sitter. One who will follow the diet you have for the birds, and take proper care of them. Finding one with parrot experience is best. Some hotels are pet friendly, so don't be afraid to ask. Honestly if a shrieking 3 year old isn't annoying everyone in the hotel, then why should your parrot be? At least the parrot is asleep for 11-13 hours a day lol. If that doesn't work, close family members, who again have either parrot experience, or will follow your routine is best. Even better if its someone who has been in contact with the bird several times already on visits. If that isn't possible then a close friend can work in a pinch as well. Always have your plans set in motions months before you do go on vacation, and it never hurts to have back up plans as well.

[@Ksxnx]

@@angsfeatheredfriends thank you for the help

[@lunadakat343]

Wait your mom can talk to cats THATS AMAZING!! ○●○

[@dojaslaxatives5566]

My family has been going through a lot lately so I might have to find my budgie a new home. He has lost trust in me since I've been away for a long time.

[@ameliaisntreal]

i am planning on getting a yellow budgie and your channel has helped me so much so i know its proper care needs and what to feed it for a proper healthy diet and things to avoid when owning a bird. and how to bathe it. i just wanted to thank you for helping me understand that birds are so much more than pretty wings and lots of care

[@Rainbow_ismagic]

My mom and dad had chickens cows and dogs when they were young , I have 2 cockteils , 2 Indian ringnecks ,2 finches and about 12 badgies and my parents helped me take care of them , my mom bought the birds but I love all of them, and my parents love them too

[@lunakitty1805]

My parents agreed especially my dad he tamed my budgie because I was a little bit scared but I am not now :)

[@ellienoel4868]

Amazing video❤️ I totally agree with all of this, Rebel doesn't like me or people in general due to being abused at the home he was in before mine and he attacks me all the time (He is still let out of the cage for along time everyday, I just deal with the biting) I feel like not enough kids/teens think about what they are going to do with the bird once they go away to college or get a job. Unfortunately there is no vet in my area that will look at a bird (I live in the country)

[@ros3yred668]

I'm happy because my parent will let me have a bird (two budgies) and I am so excited because I will pay for it all (my parents will help a little bit) and I will have to save a lot of money but it's worth it! Your channel has been a great help, I have learned a lot about birds from it!

[@Baezee2]

Very informative video! You covered ALL areas when considering buying a pet. Thank you :)