HORRIBLE Mistakes I Have Made With My Parrots. Please Don't Do What I've Done

Hey Birbsquad. In this video I'm going to talk about mistakes that I have made with my parrots that I hope you don't do as well. As a beginner parrot owner, I listened to the wrong types of people and was highly misinformed due to the internet. Please listen to what I have to say and decide on what works for you and your birds lifestyle. Even though no one likes to talk about the mistakes they've made with their parrots especially in a judgmental community like ours...its important to learn from one another. We are all here for the birds so lets start acting like it.
If there is a certain mistake you've made with your parrots, please let us know so we can learn from one another. Do not be judgmental to others or I will cyber slap you.
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[@VictoriaRyann]

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[@YouTubeSucksCoxks]

For some context in regards to the flight suit. I am a father of three kids. When I drive my main focus, and by mean I mean absolute only focus is driving and being safe. If I'm in a situation where I'm driving and I am aware of the vehicles behind me and the situations to the sides of me, and a bird, or dog or any animal gets in front of my vehicle.... If I can see that slamming my brakes will get us a rear-ended, and that will jeopardize the safety of my kids, the truth is that I am going to hit whatever animal is in my way because that's less likely to injure my children. I don't care if it's a wild goose, a wildcat, or somebody's pet dog. My children's safety is more important. So having that flight suit makes complete sense because it gives you that control as the pet owner.

[@AloneInTheGarden]

I love this video so much. There is so much pressure, especially in today’s society, to be the perfect bird (or pet) owner. And if you make a mistake, people are so quick to berate. Quite frankly, it sucks. We should be helping to educate people and not just tearing people down. We all have to learn. Yes, yes, yes to not trusting everything you see on the internet! I can think of a very popular channel on KZbin that seems to be many peoples’ holy grail for getting info, particularly for green cheeks, that is not always very accurate. And like you said, we’re all human. It happens. But people really take everything that’s on that channel and run with it, and when some try to politely correct the misinformation, the pitchforks come out. Make an informed judgement. Don’t just go to one source for information. Keep looking, learning, researching and then you’ll have a good solid ground to stand on. :) Also loved what you had to say about unacceptable behaviors. When a dog always goes to the bathroom in a house, no one in their right mind would just say “They’re animals, they go where they want to. Just accept it.” You’d train them. Birds use their beaks and all birds bite, but that doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be corrected when they use their beak inappropriately.

[@VictoriaRyann]

Yes girl you are so right! The amount of pressure and the way some treat one another is ridiculous. We are all here in the first place because we love birds. We should learn from one another and not one single person has all the answers. Thank you for your input and I'm glad you understand where I'm coming from with this as well. You're awesome and hope you have a great week ☺️

[@gaylefriedman3773]

I don't. You betrayed the trust of Owners whom own a Green Cheek Conuse! You even betrayed your Own Green Cheek Conuse when doing this Video! Shame on You for even thinking of doing a Video about a Green Cheek Conuse in a vengeance way!

[@gaylefriedman3773]

If a Dog went in house to do its needs, again, the Owner neglected the Dog when a Dog would bark for out. I owned Dogs, they're the most Important Animal in a Human Being Life. I've seen an owner teach their Dog to pick up the receiver and dial 911. A live person got on the phone and said "911 can I help you?" The Dog BARKED.... THAT DOG SAVED ITS OWNER! Can a Green Cheek Conuse do this? Biting is a real annoying situation for me and many other Green Cheek Conuse Owners. Even you criticized Green Cheek Conuse.

[@texascrazydoglady190]

3 years ago, when I got my first bird, a Cockatiel, I knew nothing about birds, I went into a bird specialty store and walked out in tears, feeling like the worst person in the world and having no business owning a bird. The guy who owned the store, the expert, said, I was doing everything wrong! That I was going to have a whole slew of behavior issues. I called the breeder, that I got my Cockatiel from and she encouraged me to keep going what I am doing. Well, 3 years later, I have a happy, well adjust, no behavior issues bird! I hear horror stories about Cockatiels, 90% of the time when I tell a person, that I have a Cockatiel, you wouldnt believe how many people hate Cockateils. 99% of the advice given, I dont do. And I have the best Cockatiel on the planet.

[@zacreea]

Its sucks on how right you are, my husband hates cockatiels just because his friend had a mean one. I had a pretty bad cockatiel as a kid but i chalked it up to me just being a little kid and messing up that poor bird in some way. Now that im an adult i wouldnt mind having one but its off the table because of my husbands hatred for them. Hes also never owned a bird till i brought our quaker home and hes in love with him. Im sure hed love a cockatiel too if he gave one the chance. He actually wants his own bird now since my quaker isnt a huge fan of other people( doesnt bite just wont step up or let other people kiss him)

[@cbrown1256]

ive always admired how humble you are. a lot of bird youtubers and ppl on the internet have such a holier than thou complex and always try to say why people should not get a bird. if you are consistently dedicated to learning your birds body language and testing out many options to find out what works best with them u will end up with a strong trusting relationship.

[@VictoriaRyann]

Awe thank you!!! If I ever became arrogant I think my family would slap me across the head back into reality 😂 but yeah I agree with you and I don't understand why and maybe it's just from my personal experience.. but seems to be worse in the bird world. Plus jerks that are going to be cruel and hateful to birds probably isn't the type to be on KZbin watching bird help videos. We are all here in the first place because we love birds. This parrot owner civil war is ridiculous. But yes I agree with you being consistently dedicated, learning parrots body language, and having a big heart for birds is key. You're awesome and thank you again for your input 😊

[@MyJAG12345]

You are adorable!! I get frustrated with the internet there is a lot of bad info out there!! I think it's great that you are willing to share your mistakes so others can see that it's ok to make mistakes just learn from it and move on!! There is also a lot of shaming also, if you didn't rescue or happened to buy your bird from a pet store. Rescuing isn't for everyone or available to everyone. We all just need to keep learning and loving and being dedicated to our feathered babies!! 85% of parrots are given up so any help you offer is giving these babies a better chance for a forever home!! Love you girl!💕 Keep doing what your doing!!😘🐦

[@VictoriaRyann]

Oh my gosh you just summed up my feelings in one comment thank you!!! Parrot owner shaming is ridiculous and if you don't rescue a bird oh my Lord you're prob going to Birdy hell 💀 why we all can't love and help one another is beyond me. We are all here on KZbin in parrot channels in the first place because we love birds. How about we attack the morons that purposely hurt birds and improper breeding instead of attacking each other. Anyway rant over thank you for listening and ranting along with me Wendy 😂 hope you've been having a fun vacation. You're awesome you're the best and you make me smile. Have a great week girlfriend!

[@MyJAG12345]

@@VictoriaRyann Vacation was really great! I was anxious to get home to my birdies. Bebo my parrotlet was mad at me🤣 Frankie and JJ wouldn't leave my shoulder! Bebo was finally over it today. Boy can he hold a grudge! He gave my husband and daughter hell...lol!! I love my mama's boy!!🤣❤🤣 Its great that we are similar in our birdie ways!! How is the moving coming along?

[@teaganhall35]

Thank you for making this video, because mistakes (others and our own teach us alot. It's an animal they're unpredictable and not all breeds have the exact same temperament, because they're INDIVIDUAL! No one is a pefect parent with their own kids because it's a learning curve and that's the same for any animal. People that persecute someone for mistakes, instead of teaching them have to rectify those mistakes in the future just make others scared to ask questions. If anyone cares about animals then criticism should be handed out lightly to improve the animals welfare, not to boost your "I KNOW EVERYTHING" arrogance.

[@VictoriaRyann]

SAY IT LOUDER FOR THE KEYBOARD WARRIORS IN THE BACK! you hit it exactly thank you. I pinned this but if you'd like me to unpin let me know. For a community that's supposed be one of the most welcoming it can be so toxic at times. About time we change this. Thank you again you're awesome.

[@teaganhall35]

@@VictoriaRyann Pin it our Birb Queen! Everyone's learning everyday and we all love our birds, SO LET'S HELP EACH OTHER! ❤️

[@lovebirdsrule9345]

@@teaganhall35 she is our queen 🐦👑

[@theresaoconnel3362]

@@lovebirdsrule9345 she is coming to dethrone! Queen of birbs queen of darkness 🖤

[@theresaoconnel3362]

This is the Victoria we love! Funny, helpful, humble, but takes no sh** from anyone u go girl!

[@VictoriaRyann]

Lol thanks girl I appreciate it. Hope you're doing good 💜

[@Natquascape]

Girl, your so awesome. You sound good, you look good and you have some awesome swag. Don't sweat what you've done wrong because I can tell how much you love your birds. You're so cool and I've learnt so much from your videos

[@shancanvlogs2632]

You know, because of your channel and learning from the things you have taught here, my Greencheek Iris is lovely to have. She has good boundaries and isn’t nippy. Thanks for all that you do for the bird community!

[@VictoriaRyann]

Ahhh thanks girly! This was so nice to read. Iris is lucky to have such a lovely bird mama. Hope you and your family are doing well 💜 tell iris I said hi!!!

[@kelslittlezoo]

I have made alot of these same mistakes when I first got Rio (my first birb). Mistakes are a part of life and the learning experience. None of us are perfect parrot mums and dads right off the bat.

[@VictoriaRyann]

AMEN SIS! Btw I'm still loving your channel you are awesome

[@kelslittlezoo]

@@VictoriaRyann Aw thank you so much 💕

[@scapegoatiscariot2767]

Your advice on avoiding obvious or long eye contact with a scary bird has changed my parakeets Behavior in just a few movements of interaction. It's amazing. He was eating seeds no more than a foot and a half from my feet a moment ago. That's all he needed. Thank you so much.

[@shellbeme]

I think your birds are very lucky to have you, and we are lucky that you share your experiences with us. I love that down to earth view on living with birds! Too many fanatics out there!

[@VictoriaRyann]

Thank you that's very kind ☺️ we are lucky to have each for sure!! They've helped me through a lot of things and hopefully they feel like I've been giving them a great life. I'm also super lucky to have people like you that are so encouraging and don't automatically assume the worst. Thank you 🥰

[@MinnieChirps]

The main points: 1- taking the bird everywhere without a flight suit 2- letting them eat all day > make a feeding schedule 3- letting them have too much free time out of the cage without being involved 4- making your hand negative like swatting the bird away off your head 5- getting a huge cage full of everything they need > have a sleeping cage without toys and a play cage. Separate them. 6- accept misbehaviour from your bird. 7-trusting others Blindly on information about caring for your bird. Be an independent thinker .. Thank you! #birbsquad

[@kardewvalley]

I love your videos so much. Your personality is so fun and I truly learn so much for you. I don’t own a bird but am planning to get one in the next 5-10 years and I have been binge watching all your videos! Thank you for being who you are & for speaking on topics that many don’t want to address. It is so appreciated ❤️

[@VictoriaRyann]

Thank you wow what a compliment! This was so kind thanks for taking the time to tell me this. I hope you do end up getting a bird if you're still in love with them! As you already know they are the best little companions. Drive ya up the wall sometimes but hey that's everything and everyone right 😂 no but they are so much fun. Thank you again I really really appreciated your comment. Hope you have an awesome week.

[@DatBeautifulNightmare]

Parrots are like kids.. we learn every day. You're awesome, Victoria. Thank you. People need to hear this side. P S even clipped birds can fly they just can't desend.

[@gaylefriedman3773]

It takes much longer to teach a Green Cheek Conuse to learn than a child. When you say: "No, Don't Bite," "Jade is on the hunt to bite anyone! Very hard birds to understand how to make good!" I will not give up, I want Jade to learn right from wrong!

[@judithweymark8643]

I wanna lie down on the couch all day, eating fried Twinkies! I really really do! Thanks for this, it's brave of you to put your mistakes out there so honestly for us all to learn from. Congrats on the 75 thousand subscibers, well deserved. You are always entertaining, informative and thought provoking, no wonder people are 'flocking' to your channel.

[@VictoriaRyann]

Haha don't we all 😫 thanks gf I appreciate it and hope everything in your world is going well. Sending my love and fried Twinkies ur way 💜

[@helengregory4627]

Great video. Takes a big person to admit mistakes. No one knows everything some people know more than others that is all. We all make mistakes at some point in our lives and those who don’t all liars. Thank you for your videos I am a new subscriber. I am a totally blind person who rescues I am sure there are people out there that would say I should not have birds. What I will say, however, is there enrich my life and I hope I enrich theirs.

[@VictoriaRyann]

Thank you Helen and welcome to the birb squad!!! Also thanks for rescuing birds that takes a big heart and a lot of patience to be able to do ☺️ you're right all of us make mistakes and not a single persons is going to do every little thing right no matter how educated they are. We are human. Thank you again for subscribing and if u ever need anything let me know ☺️

[@helengregory4627]

Thank you for responding to my comment I really appreciate it. I will be watching your videos if I can learn anything from you I will take it with thanks and apply it when enriching my birds.. I would really like to keep in touch with you at some level as I live in the UK and educationally, with regards birds, we are quite away behind your knowledge in the u.S.A. Best wishes take care

[@VictoriaRyann]

Awe yeah no problem! We can always learn from one another. Thank you for your kindness. You're gonna do just fine 💜

[@dudleyrome]

Mistakes....are the natural part of life..

[@VictoriaRyann]

AMEN FRIEND

[@hammz07]

Yea this really cheered me up thx

[@estherdriesenga1338]

You sound so genuine and experienced. I thank you so much for being honest and teaching people about the reality of having birds or animals in general. I plan on saving up for a bird, so I want to continue watching your channel hoping I'll learn more and I won't make as many mistakes as a person who has no idea what to do.

[@YoselyRuiz]

My mom just got a baby Quaker but she didn't realized how social they can be so I am so happy I have found you!! Thanks for sharing your journey with your birds!! :)

[@amarysumbra6256]

I've been researching into getting a gcc off & on for a while now and just came across your videos. Went back and forth between a few other channels and then I heard your comment about owning fish. I got into freshwater fish about 5 years ago and nothing rings more true than what you said here. Yes. Research only gets you so far until your elbow deep in it. Nothing teaches you more than personal experience because not everything is textbook and humans can get things wrong. It happens. Learn from it, grow from it. Thank you for sharing all that you have. This is really going to help us on this journey.

[@hannatuck1337]

I just got a green cheek Conure and I found this so helpful! I love all your videos!

[@meiracoster69]

This vid made me feel so good about all the mistakes with my baby conure!we all should be encouraging each other that mistakes are a part of life and we should learn from it,instead of tearing people apart just to not be made fun of,or be disgraced.thank you for being honest,all the other KZbinrs never do that.i love you!!!

[@ally4979]

The parking lot bird scenario actually made me nervous! 😂😂 love ya❤

[@VictoriaRyann]

Hahaha gives anxiety just thinking about it 😬

[@shirinhaghighi9300]

Thanks for this video 👍👍 I have had a Lorikeet for 8 months now and couldn't agree more with you.

[@VictoriaRyann]

Lorikeets are great!!!! Bet you two are the best of buds ☺️ thank you and glad u agree. If you ever have any advice for us let us all know

[@shirinhaghighi9300]

@@VictoriaRyann Oh I love her to pieces ❤️❤️🙃

[@Sunny_Frost]

fantastic vid as always, yeah, we know you're gonna get those toxic types in the chat but it's great that you're putting out these vids and telling us exactly like it is, not in a self important, arrogant way but in a way that allows newbies like me to think that "hmmmm, maybe I can get that parrot that I wanted if I am willing to put in the time, effort and do the research" because this shows it's normal and ok to make mistakes because we learn from them, instead of thinking that I'm only allowed a budgie or a cockatiel which while cute, aren't really for me :)

[@carolhartley4448]

Yep, you will make a great bird parent already! Get the one you want!

[@lidiyaslyozberg6893]

Thank you for your channel and what you do. I am going to buy quaker now and learn all about it. Could you please recommend the good food and toys to buy?

[@breeonnaoberg1771]

Hey Victoria! Love your content, you're super honest and helpful. Thanks! I'm looking for some opinions from you or the viewers... I'm a first time bird owner, she's a Quaker Parrot that will be ordered next month. I'm going to have a sleeping cage, a play cage for if I'm at work, and a set up in the living room common area for bonding. Do you think they ever get territorial about their play cage/daytime cage? Like will they not want to come out when I get home to socialize with me? I want to train her to be social (with boundaries of course) but I don't want her to prefer to be alone with her toys in the play cage all the time!

[@dloveofgod8269]

Victoria I enjoyed this video. First I smiled, alot watching this. You are funny and a lovely young woman. The information you share is valuable and I appreciate it. Thank you! 💝

[@VictoriaRyann]

Thank you this was so kind and made me smile ☺️ I hope you have an awesome day and know that you are a really strong person that can anything in life! Thanks again I really appreciate it💜

[@ujona]

Love you and your passion for birds! You have every right to your own opinion plus everyone experiences are different. The only thing matters is that your birds are happy. Keep your videos rolling and all in due time I hope to have my first parrot...

[@tnscssa7674]

Thank you for Sharing this video! It’s really important to have harness on your bird when you are hanging out with them outdoor. My vet told me about this when he saw me walking out of the room with my bird on my shoulder. And he told me that he had a client crossing the road when her bird was on her shoulder with no harness on and the bird got spooked and fly to the middle of the road. The owner went to save the bird and both of them got crushed...

[@VictoriaRyann]

No way!!! Oh my God that is absolutely horrifying. Thanks for sharing this hopefully others learn from that. Wow I don't even know what to say other than this beyond horrible...

[@bendettakreutzer1684]

Another great video thanks for your wonderful help with sharing your thoughts..

[@VictoriaRyann]

Hey pretty lady!!! Thank you I appreciate ya. Hope everything is going well on your end ☺️

[@zakcerz]

Love your vids.. great info... Just one question... Does your necklace come with a leash? ;-p

[@denisedupree7948]

Omg. I know this video is older, but this is everything 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 I wish every new and soon-to-be owner would watch this. Some of the people on bird forums, social media groups, and even YT can be so negative and condescending.

[@Tastykate235]

Agreed. Too much time out of cage makes for naughty birbs. I also took my birds outside without flight suits. Doh. Love your vids 😍 and I love Popples

[@chelle6838]

Thank you for your authenticity

[@seamushegarty7690]

Lol 😁 u are so funny and right it takes time to learn about ur own parrots I have parrot ten years and still learning love ❤ ur blogs

[@VictoriaRyann]

Haha thanks Seamus I appreciate ya! Oh wow you've got some parrot experience under your belt. Thank you so much for your compliments and hope you and your flock have a good day

[@lovenike8284]

@Victoria Ryann my new quaker Nike was raised in a box without any perches and isnt very good at perching or climbing. Her feet muscles are pretty weak and she has a habit of falling. She is also clipped and I'm scared she will end up hurting herself. I was wondering if you had any suggestions on how to build up the strength in her feet so that she can hold on properly.

[@maha166]

Hej Victoria. I just found your channel. I love it. I am very ashamed but I am making a lot of these mistakes. Can you change course? I mean with the free flying for example. My conure screams when I lock him up now because I stupidly let him free fly all the time. What do I do? Do I just keep doing it despite the screaming? Or am I screwed and now can't train him?

[@breakingbrandon7541]

Whoa a KZbinr that's not arrogant is this real? Love the nin shirt by the way

[@VictoriaRyann]

LOL we all have our moments. Thank you Nic got it for me to wear at my first rock on the range. That's where I saw breaking Benjamin live for the first time. I was so close to the stage I could lick Benjamin Burnleys feet if I wanted to 😏😂

[@breakingbrandon7541]

@@VictoriaRyann lmao lucky I don't know if I'd lick his feet though maybe massage them for him that's it 😂

[@sophiethehuman4469]

Definitely don't trust pet store people. They are often not trained in alot if the animals they cater for and will try and sell you expensive crap you don't need! Love this video and enjoying your channel alot 😊

[@judithweymark8643]

Not only expensive but some of it downright dangerous to your bird. It's sad.

[@laurareed9913]

Love your videos a lot of helpful informative 👍

[@PeekabooCockatiel]

Much respect. Thanks for the info!

[@VictoriaRyann]

Thank you Karen I hope u have an awesome week!

[@lucindacarpe485]

I appreciate your honesty! I also think your birds are adorable!!

[@VictoriaRyann]

Thank you very much Lucinda hope u have a good day ☺️

[@tammydoerge1469]

Hi there!! I’m bringing home a 4 month old blue Quaker next week. I’m going every morning to the pet store for bonding time until everything is set up. I’m a first time bird owner. Not sure of the sex but, that’s ok. I’m sure my vet will help with that. If you can give me any advice for a first time parrot owner? Your videos are awesome!!! Lots of info. But, I’m starting to feel very nervous. And yes my nesting instinct is so kicking in. Haha. Yes, I have other pets. Fish tank, 60 gal hex, a dog, a cat, a gerbil and a goldfish pond in my backyard. And an 8 year old daughter.

[@sillysyndromekid]

6:25 I guess I have a luxury life?? I guess?? I mean, I don't like Twinkies. Not even my 5 cats can get me very excited because they're very calm animals

[@bendettakreutzer1684]

What size aviator harness do you recommend for your GCC? Thanks again BooBoo and Mom.

[@sarahasbury6608]

I dont know about aviator harness but avian fashions I use a size 3 for all of mine. I believe that's a jr small. The sizing chart on the avian fashions website is pretty accurate.

[@kieranhorton1825]

Hi, i have a green cheek conure and recently bought a quaker parrot. I have found that my green cheek is now bonding to my new quaker and the quaker is bonding to him instead of me!! How do I change this??

[@michelleyi5210]

Thank you for being you. Love ya after discovering your channel~

[@VictoriaRyann]

Thank you Michelle that is so kind of you!!! My birbs and I love and thank you 💜🐦

[@xoxoDayDreamingxoxo]

You mentioned having a sleeping cage... Do you think that's a good idea/necessary for (hand tame) budgies also? Or just slightly bigger birds like cockatiels and conures?

[@Sar44a]

xoxoDayDreamingxoxo I have budgies but there are species and sizes,,, they don’t take that much space like don’t get them a giant cage, also I wouldn’t recommend getting huge huge cages.. I would get one

[@stevehall3474]

Hey there! So Ollie has been biting more frequently but only when we try to get him to step up. Its not all the time but more than we would like. We also have the separate sleep and play cages, and we always remain calm when he bites. Im a lot faster with reflexes so he really never gets me often. Anyway, I have read this is a hormonal thing as he is just over a year old. Again, he doesnt just come over and bite. Is this normal?

[@VictoriaRyann]

Hi Steve yeah that sounds like a hormonal thing to me as well. Is he anywhere near the cage or toys when you try to get him to step up? Since that's more than likely what it would be maybe it would be best to avoid the stepping up for a while. You can offer your arm covered by a jacket sleeve or a perch. Does he look like he's going to start molting? That can be another reason why he's being a bit cranky lately 😬

[@stevehall3474]

Victoria Ryann So he will step up on things like rods or my sons Harry Potter wand, but just doesnt like hands anymore. Hopefully its just a phase, but other than that he is a good little bird.

[@yamilovesbunnies5195]

Hey I need help how do I bond with two quakers bonded together? If don’t understand I recently bought two quakers a female and a male. I want to bond with them but i don’t know how to start start my strategy is not clear in my head😭😭 I just want to stick my hand in there but that don’t seem like the right way to go🤦🏻‍♀️

[@alyssahallod7343]

Omg your bird chirped in the video and I thought it was my bird and I panicked a little bit. Rn he’s asleep and I left my sister in there for a second so I was like “OMG DID SHE TAKE HIM OUT?!”

[@VictoriaRyann]

Hahahaha false alarm!!! 😂

[@bendettakreutzer1684]

Your so kind, thank you for your message. 😊

[@carolhartley4448]

Hey "Silly Girl"", once again I'm still watching with much admiration! Jake is doin great, thank you so much! "Bringin down the house!" Lol

[@VictoriaRyann]

Haha thank you Carol!! Tell ornery Jake I said hi ☺️

[@elizabethmastin2307]

okay i need some birdie advice. i have 6 birds, 5 cockatiels and a pineapple green cheek. the cockatiels are a flock and three of them are the babies of the other two. i didn’t have time to train them when they hatched because i’m a student so i’m used to just letting the cockatiels do their own thing. they stay in my room so in the morning i let them out to play with the toys i leave in my room for them and they’re happy that way, but i want to create a bond with my green cheek whom i’ve had for three weeks. i don’t want to keep my green cheek in her cage while the others are out so that she feels left out but i also don’t want to leave all 5 cockatiels who are used to being out all day in their cage.

[@MRubio1978]

Im a new bird owner and i have a parrotlet for THE past 9 months. The first 6 months were the best. But the last 3 months its been the worst. He's been territorial and been biting a lot and i have to be honest i been yelling at him. I know i should have but im human. Now we dont have the best relationship. Im thinking maybe he should go with some one else now that i most likely messed up our relationship.

[@PapercraftsbyCindyellen]

Naw, he just got comfortable and now he's being a 2 year old, just like human kids. "I have learned the rules. Now, how much can i push em?????" Patience, repetition and a sense of humor. You have adopted a teeny tiny perpetual toddler. He weighs 2 oz; you weigh . . .i don't know but you an adult human. You win. Remember that. Give your parrotlet games to play. Things to forage for. When he gets rude, put him back before he starts biting. Take him out of the cage with a stick instead of your finger; territorial is real. Frankly, what worked for my gcc and biting was the beak grabandshake. I know- not supposed to. Worked for us.

[@ryotaryuu]

We just got a Black Capped Conure today. She is so sweet.

[@pugoftea9752]

I’m getting a black capped conure very soon!! :)

[@ryotaryuu]

@@pugoftea9752 They are such a great bird. Sweet, fun, silly. They are like little clowns. We actually have two now. They go everywhere together.

[@jasperaj1]

I like your attitude. This comes from a fellow “mistake maker” 😉

[@jeanneokerlund9943]

Popples is SO cute! My conure looks just like Yoshi. 😏 I would really love for pet store employees to be trained. It's terrible most of the advice they give.

[@Workforthenightcomes]

Great video, thank you!

[@harmony1987]

I'm in midst of research before I get my gcc. I love the sleeping cage idea. Is it much smaller? please post a pic on IG

[@shanehisle1294]

Tell me again about the fly jacket thing? I'd love to take my conure everywhere with me. But in affraid he'll fly off Into the sunset

[@scmiller20]

Thank you I love this!! I end up getting info from people with bad advice and extremists and I'm trying to get my first bird its overwhelming the rescue people act like it's a human! Idk I'm glad you said this thanks!! Btw what's your advice green cheek vs quaker ans do you cage them separate?

[@premgaru8556]

I just love your videos. Yea, just ‘cause a dude’s holding a Bible don’t mean he’s got a relationship with God. Similarly just because a dude’s working in a ‘pet-shop’ don’t mean he’s an authority on pet birds. We are all learners still learning. Subscribed.

[@kathrinawebb4927]

Lol your Freaking hilarious!!Talking about all the Haters lol So true !!Your great you help so many people And more importantly you help us Give Our birds better happier healthier lives Thanks

[@iMuFiF8]

Keep up these videos please everything you say is inspiring!!!! DAMN

[@kathrinawebb4927]

You know what Where do these people come from that watch your Helpful And informative information That it’s so clear you choose to share to help people!And Someone has enough time in there life to Be so Negative and Go so far too tell a bird lover that you shouldn’t have a bird how Ridiculous

[@sabrinag6583]

Love this! Thank you ❤️

[@beckylandry1052]

My Quaker has NEVER bit to where he broke skin or even hurt me. When he started to bear down I gave him a stern NO BITE and he KnoWs better. He will try to nip at my son's which are 18 and over because they play more rough with him but he definitely understands and is very close to all of us and respects us just like we respect him. But the stern tone works for me or telling him he is being naughty. He knows exactly what I'm meaning by my tone and words

[@Bethpennie]

Victoria I love you! I also need you so much..I’ve had my yellow sided green cheek since July of this year, he’s now approaching 6 months...he loves me to death, took only 3 days for him to get there and he’s only bit me once! Now my live in bf, he’s not only afraid of but attacks him when he’s just sitting down minded his own business, he ran up his arm and bit his lip!! What can I do, what am I doing wrong, I need to get this under control before he gets any older or my bf sends him buh-bye...help!

[@VictoriaRyann]

Hey thank you so much for your compliments 💜 sounds to me there's a bit of a jealousy prob going on. Well id make your main focus trying to form a bond with your bf and the bird. You may need to be out of the room for a lot of this depending on how severe the jealousy is. Is your bf willing to be super involved for a while? Id start out with having your bf feed him treats while the bird is in the cage. He can feed it to him using a spoon so he doesn't get bit. Find little tasks like that where your bf is involved but safely and avoiding biting all together. Another thing u can do that sounds ridiculous but trust me on this... Is you be the one to get the bird out of the cage first thing in the morning wrapped in a towel. Once the bird is calm, hand him over to your bf to hold. When he feels comfortable and the bird is calm, have your bf give him little pets on his head. When the bird gets to the point where he's still wrapped up but not trying to bite your bf, have your man give the bird a treat to reward the calm behavior. Do the same when it's time to put the bird back in his cage. You wrap up the bird in a towel then hand him over to your bf. Let him pet the bird, give a treat, and put him back in the cage for bed. You can also have your man spend time with the bird in a quiet calm room without you to get an idea on how he acts and see if this helps. You can even have your man try target training with him as well. How do these ideas sound? If we need to think of something else that fits you guys more let me know. Hopefully some others will give some input as well... We can get this taken care of ☺️

[@Bethpennie]

@@VictoriaRyann Thank you so much for the reply! I will try what you suggested! Wish me luck....p.s. I have a major crush on Popples

[@VictoriaRyann]

Awe no prob and good luck!!! Hope everything goes well and keep me updated on how it goes. Haha I don't blame u for your crush on Popples he is quite the dashing young birb 😉💜

[@RaulLopez-fu5zy]

Thank You. I’m in this 2 months already and I thank You cause you were my research for my Quaker Parrot. Her name is Chicken.

[@jeffreyspencer6844]

✌😎👍 ~ Birbs the word, 😁

[@VictoriaRyann]

Hahaha YES!!! Hope you've been doing good Jeffy

[@terrymaskell4635]

Terry Maskell 1 week ago Terry Maskell Hi. Thank you for your videos. They were helpful in understanding Conure behavior. I have a 6 year old conure (jackie) and a 5 year old female (Cookie). Jackie, who I believe is Male, is the cuddlyest of the two of them, ..always nuzzleing up to my lips and allows me to stoke him from head to wings with my lips BUT....sometimes (a lot lately) he will get on to my shoulder in the morning when I am about to clean his cage & refresh his food and bite my ear very hard....even drawing blood. He has also bit my hand for no reason and has drawn blood from my hand as well. This seems to happen all to oftern now. I am wondering if the following has something to do with this: My wife passed away in September and I am wondering if this is happening because he is wondering where she went. They were the best of friends. She was awesome to him. He seems to be angry all of a sudden. She raised him from a baby. He has always been sweet and cuddly and had never bit me o(or her) once in the previous 5 years. She taught him to cuddle and to talk (he can say about 5 or six things). She could do anything with him and he didn't mind. She'd turn him upside down, kiss his belly, pet his back etc. He will not allow me to put a hand on his back or allow me to gently pet his head. He WILL NOT allow me to lay hand on hm. He will come to me when called, get on my finger and we will cuddle for an hour as he chortles and talks contently. He can be sooo sweet. Next day he attacks me for no reason at all. Those bites really hurt. I tried grabbing his beak like you suggested (and saying "no bite") but as soon as I grab it he bites me again. Strangely enough, my other bird (Cookie) used to bite periodically for the first couple years but since my wife has passed away he no longer bites me. Back when he did bite me I would shake my finger at him and say "NO BITE, NO TREAT". Now....when Jackie bites me and I say "NO BITE" the other bird pipe us from his cage and says "NO TREAT". I don't know what to do. This bird is the sweetest thing...until he's not. I tried some of your other suggestions (by saying "NO" and turning my atteniton away). nothing seems to be working. Got any ideas?? Thank again for your fun and informative videos. Terry (Hamilton, Ontario)

[@McWeasel]

Very entertaining. I like you.

[@VictoriaRyann]

Well thank u I like I as well 💜

[@staceyh98]

Very good points!!!

[@OnyxFurr-]

I love your videos we are bringing 2 green cheeks home in 2 weeks we bought from a breeder and she says the same things about the biting when I go to get my bird out of the cage the other birds she has bite and she tells me they are birds they do that which sucks because I’m just trying to get to my bird

[@katrynagames1240]

My moms a vet and I can trust her because she is very good at her job and makes sure everything is okay to get for birds or any other animals. Also I might get a bird for my b-day😋

[@carlygiddings7795]

i’m really confused on the side of a play cage and sleep cage

[@faith314]

So how do you manage your kids, husband and 2 birds in a day? Do u have a helper to clean after them?

[@VictoriaRyann]

Dude I wish lol. Hopefully someday if this becomes a career I'll be able to do something like that. Its very difficult tbh and that's one of the reasons my posting schedule is so inconsistent at the moment. But hopefully it will become more manageable because I love doing this kind of thing everyday ☺️

[@isabellaprusse]

I’ve made mistakes too. I am 24 and I am blind and have autism from I was 12 to I was around 15. I did have a lovebird named Barney. I think he was not very young because he died on July 1, 2015 and I got him on December 1, 2012, but then one mistake I did make was well, my sister who is two years younger than me told me that if I got too close to him, I might give him cancer and she knew nothing of what she was talking about but because I have autism and I get to be a little bit anxious about those thingsI believed her so I refuse to get anywhere near the poor creature I would always be at around 6 feet total distance and the lack of any sort of contact caused him to develop stress, and because he got very stressed he developed a heart condition which he died from.

[@paranidherc]

I like how she doesn't mention mutilating her parrot's wings to be a mistake :D

[@Venus_eatsBlueCheese]

Yah

[@lorilucas1230]

🥰🦜love you, my birb mentor.

[@VictoriaRyann]

Awe that is such an honor thank u!!!! My birdies and I love u 💜🐦

[@MMARIEDESI]

I NEED HELP DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO WITH MY CONURE😪😪😪and so overwhelmed with reading and watching everything everywhere 😪

[@bunnytail1370]

Yoshi has a really fun personality! Just like YOU!

[@ReeferNoob23]

I move my bird to her tree stand and play area when she some where she not suppose to be and I move her with my hand were so bonded at this point im sure she lets me get away with making mistakes because she loves me and wants to be with me and after 2 years we got each other figured out for the most part she actually pretty well behaved to be honest

[@bobbymckeel1034]

As someone with a 125 gallon gold fish tank, yes they are a lot of work she is very correct, I also work at a petsmart and I can agree I get people in petcare that have never even owned a pet other than a cat or dog

[@kelliannladik3601]

Your birds are so cute and you were so brave to say all of this

[@dr.joshanderson4991]

Love your vids or the best youtuber in the world

[@VictoriaRyann]

Awe that was so kind of you thank you!!

[@dr.joshanderson4991]

Your welcome

[@luluedelweiss7673]

With all the new information out there that I wish I had 10 years ago... I wish that I knew being dominating when teaching step up was the reason why Cooper never liked step up. I didnt even bother saying step up anymore because it was negative at that point. I know if he started saying step up he was going into cranky bite mode and I would back off because I learned that was a negative thing for him thanks to me.

[@michellemeade3821]

Lol you are such a horrible horrible person ;) loved this cause mate you are so right , no one is perfect and we are human, but we learn from each other and hope that we can find a balance and an excellent life for our birds, I must have researched for 4 months before I got my parrots, and out of so much of it you helped me with what you have learned and believed in and I think we all need to be thankful for people like you, who put yourself out there and try to help others with your knowledge and experiences ... And that is why I know I have learned some great things to help with my birds from you .... Just sucks your such a horrible person ;) lol much love mate, don't let anyone pull you down, keep doing you and your great advice and love for animals :)

[@VictoriaRyann]

Hahahahahahahahahaha 🤣🤣🤣🤣 oh my God if this is how all Aussies humours are I'm moving to Australia lol. You crack me up. Thank you Michelle I was thinking about you the other day and wondering how you've been! Hopefully you got some rain!!! And thank you again for always being so nice and understanding. Unfortunately a lot of people only see the negativity in one another but you don't. Thank you again for being so nice and hilarious 😂🥰

[@michellemeade3821]

@@VictoriaRyann mate if we don't laugh , I'd be crying all day lol always here for ya, got tiny bit of rain, but still need those Indians to get out and do there rain dance lol hope all is well with you, keep smiling buddy :)

[@MMARIEDESI]

Now I'm just leaving him in his cage not knowing what to do or what to do with him. We're both miserable and I feel like just getting him a new home is the best solution even though I changed my mind Tuesday after a friend drove 6hrs to come get him😪😪🤔

[@lisagoodwin8477]

The biggest part of being a great parront.. is putting everything you read and hear and accepting you know nuffin until you truly learn your bird is just as individual as you.. but just as defiant as a teenager with a beak like a crowbar haha

[@VictoriaRyann]

😂😂😂 amen sis

[@gaylefriedman3773]

If an Animal is the "Runt of the Litter," which means less cared for, it can grow mean. If there was no love given to an Animal, it can be a danger to Owners. Just as if an Owner trains a good Dog to be vicious!

[@chloexoxo]

Thanks for sharing

[@chelle6838]

Tried a harness, was too stressful for me and him

[@MMARIEDESI]

My conure and I no longer have a relationship after almost 4yrs all he does now is attack me and bight me horrible after I for the first time was mean to him after a horrible bite.

[@MMARIEDESI]

Was getting rid of him on Sunday last second I changed my mind then he really attacked me my face and mouth. My husband and I fight horrible and I'm so sad and depressed and feeling so helpless ready to just take him anywhere I can. Spent a year building a relationship with him as a first time bird owner. We had finally had a bond like Amazing did everything together love hugs kisses now today it's simply the end of the world feeling😪😪

[@megsutube1815]

So sad. Birds are wild animals. Don't feel quilty. So sorry...

[@ReeferNoob23]

My bird is great when out of her cage but she is in it all day while I work but when I get home she is out with me all evening long like 4 hours and all weekend long we take naps and everything together

[@krustiestone1596]

What are your opinions on using a water spray bottle as a discipline measure? Specifically for screaming fits. ps. I'm one of those whom's GCC has full range of the house, although it mostly stays between its cage and the bathroom where I have pirtches set up. So perhaps more cage time is in order, but when I lock him up he SCREAMS!

[@juliaaajames1259]

well if your bird likes to be misted personally I wouldn't do it cause it may put your bird off showering, my bird used to be full range too even in her bed time I just had to put her in her cage at night cause she would get scared easily but eventually she got used to it, I think your bird is just screaming so you would let them out so try and ignore your bird make sure there are toys to keep them occupied and maybe give them some treats

[@VictoriaRyann]

Hey dude! Hope you and your lady are doing well. I agree with James. I've tried it a couple of times myself because my birds don't get misted they prefer a Tupperware as their bird bath (they're weird lol). To me it's a temporary fix. They'll go right back to screaming especially if they aren't understanding as to why you're using it. Popples would take the chattering a little too far sometimes and would scream. The way I stopped him was identifying as to why he does in the first place. Is he bored? You can try to find shredding and foraging toys that last a long time but keep his mind active to where he doesn't think about screaming. If it's too quiet where his cage is so he feels the need to make his own music, you can put a radio on near him. If he's wanting attention, wait until there is a pause in the screaming fit and walk in to talk to him also giving a treat. Do this multiple times when you can and that should help. If you can, perhaps change up the scenery and move his cage to a different spot. Just a few ideas but if you're needing something more specific to an issue of his let me know and we will try to think of something.

[@krustiestone1596]

@@VictoriaRyann Thank you! We are well. And this spray bottle I think is actually working, birbie definitely understands it to be disciplinary, and hasn't effected our daily sink bath routine. It's just kind of a hassle to keep the sprayer on hand. As far as what causes the screaming fits -its like anyone outside the window, lawnmower noises, crows, dog sneezes, etc.. so that's hard to control. But thanks for responding and keep up the excellent videos!

[@VictoriaRyann]

Oh wow that's awesome then!!! Glad that works out but yeah I can totally see how that is a hassle. Wonder how he would act when you take him outside? Like if that would in turn make it worse or help. Birds are interesting for sure lol. Glad to hear you all are doing well ☺️ if you find other ways that helps with the screaming let us all know please