What I Wish I Knew Before Getting My African Grey Parrot | Vlog

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In today's vlog, I talk about my learnings and discoveries on how to take care of Ligaya, my African Grey Parrot. And many of these insights are not even written in pet books I read before.
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[@legit2k508]

Here are 3 reasons why I come to your channel: 1. Very Positive 2. Includes lifestyle/nature 3. Just a fun escape from the outside world

[@MikeyBustosVLOGS]

Awesome! We appreciate you joining us! Thank you!

[@y_fam_goeglyd]

Mikey, I've got 4 kids. The youngest is coming up to 24. I'm still making it up as I go along! Trust me, even dogs will teach you new things regularly. After over 30 years with the same breed, our latest boy still surprises us. So don't beat yourself up if you think you don't know enough, you do. And you'll learn more tomorrow ;)

[@MikeyBustosVLOGS]

Wow how interesting. Thank you! Yeah, I guess it's about learning, adapting and getting better.

[@chefcortes13]

Aq

[@highping5137]

Wow you are so old the minimum is older than my dad

[@AntsCanada]

In other words, be prepared to WING IT! **baboom-boom**

[@nugget7058]

Your just commenting on your self arent yah

[@francoisr4036]

@AntsCanada There are several factors in training a parrot. One resource I found that successfully combines these is the Parrot ploy plan (check it out on google) it's the most incredible plan that I have ever heard of.look at the super info .

[@bloopbleepblaap]

@@nugget7058 Nugget

[@isda3314]

A n t s

[@neethushagal]

ANT,S CANDA!!?!!???

[@tupecktherappingparrot4345]

So true! So much they don’t tell you. It’s up to us ParrotTubers to help educate. And you’re doing pretty good on that Mikey. You continue to learn & we like that. ❤️

[@Silver_Creek_Aquatics]

AMANO San is a icon! I'm into fish as well! Love aquascaping, and the plant combinations. I keep both natives and hobby tropicals, as well as some cooler ones you'd see at a zoo, like Archers. I'm adopting an African Grey in a couple months, so I've been binging information, like good husbandry permits, before I dive in, via YT and books. Thanks for the info!!!🤠👽✌️

[@ailadiaz9321]

Whiteboard Wednesday request: “Don’t let people’s words destroy you.”

[@emim.5092]

You know what I heard? If this is an issue for anyone, just think about it like this: say you have brown hair, and someone said they think your blonde hair is ugly. You wouldn’t be offended because that doesn’t apply to you, right? So you shouldn’t be offended by any other things either. If someone is calling you an idiot, you know that you’re not an idiot, so the insult doesn’t apply to you. So then you don’t feel like you need to get upset or angry. Obviously there are situations this logic wouldn’t work, but in general I thought it was a really interesting way of thinking.

[@ailadiaz9321]

Receiving insults as a child has a big impact on me, though it is not my fault by being this way. Overtime, I used those insults as a motivation to become better but sometimes it still comes back to haunt me and up until now that I’m an adult it still stings but not as painful as it was before. That is why, I am reminding myself to not let it destroy me. Btw, I fully understand what you mean.Thank you so much. 😊😊

[@thejerseylady1]

I think the lady said 1/4 teaspoon of the red palm oil, right? It looks like you are using a bigger spoon maybe a soup spoon or a tablespoon. I hope L is not getting too much.

[@MikeyBustosVLOGS]

Yeah she said 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon daily, but I think she meant fed to her via syringe. I need to double check that! She flings most of her food away.

[@thejerseylady1]

@@MikeyBustosVLOGS OK, good. I know you do the best for your critters

[@emim.5092]

One thing that I wish I did with my dog when she was a puppy would be exposing her to practical things. Like touching her feet, getting her used to being brushed, touching her mouth, etc etc. The things that you need for trimming toenails, going to the groomer, getting teeth cleaned, going to the vet, whatever. My dog doesn’t bite, but you never know what will happen with an unexposed dog getting toenails trimmed for the first time. I’m not professional but maybe sit down with him a couple minutes a day and just touch his feet, give him a couple brushes, or whatever you think you need to do. I mean it wasn’t impossible even with my dog as an adult to get her to be okay with everything, but I just think it would have been so much faster and easier if we just did that when she was a puppy and still curious and more open minded to new experiences. Maybe you knew that or maybe you didn’t, but my dog turned out to be much more of a diva than expected and it has been taking so long to get her to where we want her in terms of grooming manners, and I’m not sure how other dogs are with this kind of stuff haha

[@finaaldaba5341]

Learning applies to many. Like teachers always say kids or students learn from them and teachers learn from their students, too. It's always a win win situation- well hopefully🤗🤗🤗

[@ascendingfires]

Seeing all the oxygen bubbles being released is exciting!! Such a wonderfully healthy tank. Great job!!!

[@willowwinkle]

That's so the story of life... no matter how much you research and learn, there's always something new that throws you a curveball! But you do it the right way, Mikey, you try to research and then if life throws you some new crazy thing you didn't know, you still keep trying to learn! Education is never complete.. it just goes on forever hehe 😁

[@mikemiklavic1930]

Just found this Chanel researching African Grey’s and I thought the entire time you Sounded like ants Canada then I read the description!

[@hazel.gmanzano6336]

Whiteboard Wednesday - The Love of a family is life ‘s greatest blessing .....

[@negryanu1]

Mikey your cliffhangers give me "High Blood" 😣😂

[@heidi681]

Mikey! You are not weird! You are interesting, intelligent, spiritual, kind and funny. And a bunch of other good stuff. I found the colors of the vegetables to be quite beautiful. You and I are the same in the way we keep the child in us alive. That keeps a person young. Love and thank you. ❤

[@MikeyBustosVLOGS]

Let's stay kids forever! ❤

[@roidigitalggroup1721]

Great to see Good People owning African Grey's that actually take care of them with a healthy diet & loving home :)

[@TheDaaniiDiaries]

Love your VLOG today!

[@PraiseAndWorshipWithDaanii]

Thank you for birthday wishes dahhhlingz! Love you! 😘💋👩‍🦰😊✌

[@TheDaaniiDiaries]

Happy BDay Pinay Ginger Spice! I wanna really really really wanna zig-a-zig aaaaah! 😊✌👩‍🦰

[@srrfounder1]

Crystal fairies... I ❤ YOUR IMAGINATION, MIKEY!!! 🧚‍♂️

[@Zee_1003]

you didn't warn me about how loud the food processor would be, Mikey! 🤣 🤣 🤣

[@aldenraemamaril5191]

Yay Early Again 😁😁😁😁😁 #MabuhaySquad

[@aldenraemamaril5191]

Awesome Glad You Added New Shirmps To The Tank Welcome To The Tank Gang Guys 🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂 #MabuhaySquad

[@kenzakuwait6720]

Lots of love Ligaya the princess 😘🐦Yes having a parrot is a hardwork but you will love your life in presence of your pet parrot because they will never let you get down bored or sad they are blessing for us to have a beautiful life ❤️

[@freedomfunwithjlbfriends7193]

Awesome surprises are good..

[@vincentdujardin7322]

A part of the fact that birds are still wild animals as you say and dogs are not is because humans have been breeding certain dogs to fulfil certain tasks for us and that's not the case for birds (or cats). That's also the reason why many dogs look so different and most cats look alike.

[@MikeyBustosVLOGS]

Hey, you'll be surprised at the centiries old craft of falconry. Some of these eagle masters in the Middle East have incredible working relationships with their raptors, very much like hunting dogs!

[@vincentdujardin7322]

@@MikeyBustosVLOGS that's true! Falconry is/was indeed used for hunting and it's extraordinary! But I don't think that there are birds used (or bred) for guarding, right?

[@TheknightofGod-KOG]

God bless you and RJ 🙏

[@thomaseagles1026]

Well Mikey to bad ur not here now in Canada even RJ would enjoy this weekend when it will be 29 to 31 which is nice weather for a long walk or drive to Niagara Falls so stay safe and enjoy life.🇨🇦👍

[@MikeyBustosVLOGS]

Oh so awesome! That's the temperature in my home! Lol

[@nalayo9879]

Yay I am early my time.

[@youve_never_seen_ur_neighb9703]

you have helped a lot I might seem like some 12 year old but I'm 18 and taking care of some of my birds is hard and you definitely have helped I actually just got a parrots for my grandma because she loves bird.

[@charlesdarwinvarietv]

Messy Beautiful Eater😍❤💙💚💛💜.

[@amcgeckos]

I have ghost shrimp as well and really like them. Your tank is looking so good. Oh yeah the Bristlenose Pleco isn't a pleco its a catfish. Commonly mistaken for plecos. I have 6 adults and around 200 baby catfish fry now. If you want working dogs look into Herding dogs like Boarder Collies or something like that. I have had Boarder Collies and they are super smart and very helpful dogs.

[@TheBioExplorer]

If you ever want to try something different for your Keto coffee. I use Bean Envy's MCT oil with collagen & probiotic acacia fiber. They have vanilla but I prefer chocolate. It's powdered so easy to keep. You can use it as a coffee creamer or for hot chocolate. Its nondairy and non-GMO but the collagen is bovine. The acacia fiber is great... and the collagen does amazing things for my skin. I like it better than butter or liquid coconut oil for my coffee. I get mine from Amazon but maybe you can find it other places too. I tell you though a little dot or two of coconut oil massaged into your facial skin after washing is better than any high priced moisturizer I've ever tried. At first you think it will be too oily but in just a few minutes your skin just soaks it right up. It's really great around the skin of the eyes. Natural and so inexpensive!

[@MikeyBustosVLOGS]

Oh wow! I must try all of these. Thank you!

[@maryannbootsong2412]

Thank you. That was a really nice breathe in and breathe out with you and #MabuhaySquad.

[@rowenamartinez1075]

The chopper u have I have the same thing for yrs now so convenient for making egg rolls ,etc happy Tuesday🇨🇦☀️stay safe!! vacation starts tom😀

[@Goofy-ahhhhhhah]

a quarter of this video was him flexing his shrimp

[@leannepaxton5012]

Wow Mikey! Your skin is looking absolutely flawless and amazing!! It’s not something that I would normally notice about anyone! But I paused this video at 17:12 and after reading a couple of comments I glanced at the video briefly and I don’t know how I didn’t notice it before!! I’ve been watching your vlogs for quite a while now, but it isn’t something that I have even thought about before as it just isn’t something that I really think about, but for some reason tonight your skin is just looking fantastic and that just popped out at me!! Lol! Whatever you are doing, it’s working! I don’t know if it has always looked this good, because I’ve really never looked that closely before, or if you are doing something different. I can’t imagine that the red palm oil would give a person great skin after only a couple of days of ingesting it. But if it is that, along with how you were saying at the end that you were feeling great, I think I might have to try and get myself some!! I haven’t been feeling so great lately and I regularly feel lethargic, so I could really use something natural to help me feel good. Don’t think that I could have it in my coffee though!! Kisses and cuddles to Miss Ligaya! Oh... I had a thought while you were talking about your vision for your future life at the farm. There is an awesome channel I watch called ‘The Whitehouse on the Hill’. They are a young American homesteading family who bought their dream farm not long ago and I think that you could possibly get some great ideas or advice about some things for when you move to your farm. Before they moved to their dream farm, they mainly just had all sorts of different types of chickens, ducks and birds. But since moving they have now expanded their range of animals! They bought a pregnant cow and she just gave birth a couple of weeks ago, it was so amazing. They have a few other animals, but Jake, the father, is just really quite impressive how he builds so many things himself. I hope you check out some of their videos, I think you might enjoy them. 😊

[@andyffc8264]

Never watched your videos before and probably won't see another but I wanted to say you seem like a really sound dude. Animal people are the best. Props man Keep it up! Massive respect from Scotland

[@leahlikes1979]

Hi Mikey and Rj its me again 😁😁😁 its my bed time... Time to watch your blog today.. ❤️❤️

[@belindajoymason1673]

What brand chopper did you get? Where did you get it? Looks like it is really handy. Thanks for showing the book too, I am going to start making food from scratch for my ring necked parrot.

[@bshedn2202]

Love the new food processor and all your ensights. We love your vlogs and all the fun and helpful information. Maraming salamat po.

[@juliea7016]

If Ligaya could tell you how much she loves her chop I’d say she’ll give you 5 mabuhay ⭐️’s . Love that messy beak!

[@lucascalma605]

Whiteboard Wednesday request: "Trying is the key to Success"

[@hazel.gmanzano6336]

Whiteboard Wednesday - The secret to happiness is freedom , And The secret to freedom is courage .

[@lct7192000]

Cyphyr needs some miniature puppy clothing accesories! 🕶🦺👕🧣 lol

[@MikeyBustosVLOGS]

Funny! Rj was JUST talking about that today. He's got so many ideas and hilarious standards for quality of clothing. I sense some major spoilage coming! Lol

[@vanie9371]

Whiteboard Wednesday request: My day isn’t over with out hearing “dieliscious”

[@cherylhuhn6180]

Your hair looks Splendid today I mean it looks good everyday but it looks especially great today

[@rosaleemarcelo6760]

Love ur positivity cheers

[@percystanford8041]

Do you have a link to where you got your cage? Love your content ❤️

[@NorthernParrots]

Useful.

[@evazayum]

is there a link for the book(s)? my african grey is way older then you and for that reason it's a bit harder to get her interested in eating foods she doesnt like or she doesnt even try it

[@aldenraemamaril5191]

Ligaya 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 #MabuhaySquad

[@reanaa]

Mikey: "We need protection". Gets a 2 ounce dog.

[@MikeyBustosVLOGS]

Hahahah!

[@giuseppinaplantamura3527]

Good video i like your recepy for Ligaya!

[@cherylhuhn6180]

Cypher so cute...👍

[@423chriscampbell]

Ok I heard your voice and went WTF it’s ants Canada on bird videos instant sub.

[@gmarshall743661]

What brand of red palm oil do you use?

[@vettecamaligan4329]

Hello Mikey you are spending millions just to satisfied Ligaya,and it amazing the mixed of Ligaya's food are all not originated in the Philippines...Ligaya is living a better life.

[@TheBioExplorer]

Whether it's parenting, parronting, research and sharing with is so helpful ... but often you just have to go with your gut. My mother & mother-in-law were helpful but somethings were very outdated. So I just took the good and respectfully ignored what I felt wasn't.

[@MikeyBustosVLOGS]

Yeah, I hear ya on that actually. 🙂

[@coffeelass4553]

Great tips mate. We may go for a smaller bird like a budgie. ☺️

[@belindadejesus4362]

😁 always something new to learn. I agree, kids have a guideline, but there can be many unexpected turns and very much individual raising. Research can only get you so far, experience will get you further ✌

[@D34dlyK155]

Have you looked into the Tidy Seed Birdfeeder? It's great for keeping the mess contained while they eat their chop.

[@MikeyBustosVLOGS]

Oh? Looking it up now!

[@defffnotalexis]

THE SOUND EFFECTS 😭

[@selmabathory951]

I am ashamed. I am a fan of antscanada, and I never ever checked out this channel I have no idea how it went pass my radar. Thank you so much for all that you are doing ! My menagerie sends kisses you way :*

[@jay-dee2916]

You should look into sprouting. Birds love it and it’s so nutritious for them too!

[@MikeyBustosVLOGS]

Yes, I'm waiting for my sprouter coming in the mail! Can't wait! 🥰🥰🥰

[@aldenraemamaril5191]

Can't Wait For Cipher 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 #MabuhaySquad

[@leayumang5534]

Eyyy early! Mikey!

[@leayumang5534]

Rhyme yeet

[@leayumang5534]

Ohhh im 6th

[@jaysonlendellopez5288]

I love your vids so fun because my Kuwait leave me and I'm bored your my only video I can watch

[@gazellearabe2185]

Hi Mikey, for dogs, please watch Cesar Millan, he is the best!

[@nalayo9879]

Yes good idea I do.👍

[@annehorton9033]

Gazelle Arabe I have heard this too and I bought his book “The Dog Whisperer” very practical and helpful information 👍

[@MikeyBustosVLOGS]

Yes, I've been watching his videos nonstop since last week when we found out Cypher may be coming home in several weeks!

[@drunkengoblin]

standard food processor will take you less time, and you can just dump all the ingredients and boom! done in like 20 seconds.

[@CappyMoon369]

I love ghee in my coffee the taste is so smooth and slightly sweet !!

[@nicoleyu1156]

Hi, Mikey, RJ, Ligaya, and the rest of the Mabuhay squad👋😁😀. It’s my birthday today😁😀.

[@TheDaaniiDiaries]

Me too! Happy Birthday!

[@salaarfarooq4841]

Happy birthday !!!

[@TheDaaniiDiaries]

@_Death BMGO_ thank you!

[@TheDaaniiDiaries]

@@salaarfarooq4841 thank you!

[@nicoleyu1156]

Salaar gaming Thank u😁😀.

[@Rakka5]

This might be a stupid question, but is there enough algae growth in the tank to support this many different type of algae eaters?

[@MikeyBustosVLOGS]

Good question! Yes, I allow algae to grow on the rocks, back and side glass. It also grows on the plants. The algae eaters also feed on other organic material other than algae. Finally, I toss in algae wafers in the night for them to feed on every now and then.

[@Rakka5]

@@MikeyBustosVLOGS Thanks for the response!

[@Alopezaalopeza]

Hi, Mickey.. i am new to taking care of parrot can you please give me some advice on how and where do i start and what do i have to do at first when i see this parrot. swear i don't have experience or enough idea to handle it 🤷‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️it's just a gift for me and my friend says it will be arriving tomorrow from some state of Emirates, my friend told me to just take care of it 😃🤷‍♀️🙏 Thanks, greatly appreciated.

[@Yinzermakesvids]

Where can I get that book?

[@alexanderlinke4464]

Great video

[@Moosh_]

Mikey you should get Great Danes for guard dogs for your farm because they have loud barks that would scare someone trying to steal one of your animals.

[@MikeyBustosVLOGS]

You better believe we're getting a dane! Breaks my heart how short they live but they're the best 7-10 yrs of life!

[@Moosh_]

Glad to here that your getting one

[@extremelyintrovert3194]

OMG, he looks good on hair

[@nzshock]

Want to try palm oil but it's really sad to see deforestation and killing animals to make palm oil

[@clark85]

great to see ligaya doing great!! any ghost updates? lol

[@rolaflokstaf4130]

I'm honestly curious, so I understand the difference between seasons for food and its harvest; however due to nurture vs nature does that make a difference? I'm looking to share a home and life with an African Grey therefore I am curious.

[@MikeyBustosVLOGS]

There actually isn't a solid answer to that. Basically from my understanding, as long as their food varies constantly from month to month you should be good. The most important thing that governs their body cycles is photoperiod (time they get daylight), though. If the bird can get as close to the natural light time between sun up and sun down as possible where you live, the bird should be good and have healthy hormone cycles.

[@AKyKa13]

#Ligaya is such a good bird.

[@nativechick9074]

Curiously asking.. have you ever tried your birds meal before you feed it to her?!

[@ZeroEliteOfficial]

Whiteboard wed All the interactions we do together is gone but we still found a way to see each other We are truly a social

[@redsparks13]

Where did you get the parrot po?

[@NoobGamer-hn5rs]

whiteboard Wednesday "Teamwork makes the Dream work"

[@hazel.gmanzano6336]

Whiteboard Wednesday - The way to become one with the universe is to trust it . .

[@whocares6218]

Ligaya sooo cute

[@sammygreyparrot4656]

Hello Mikey & Ligaya!

[@HomeChefRichie]

It's Taco Tuesday (well it will be later, it's still early AM here)... and I thought I was the only "Crystal Faerie" LOL... I'm happy you got your chopper working, they do make cooking easier. Super excited to finally meet Cypher, he looks like such a bundle of energy. Back "in the day" when I had dogs, I found an author that really helped me, his name is Brian Kilcommons, he has a book "My Smart Puppy" that had tons of great info in it, also "Good Owners Great Dogs" helped me tons raising a Dalmatian... anyway, I recommend checking these out if you're looking to do some research. I'm really intrigued for tomorrow's vlog now... I swear you can make a cliff-hanger out of anything ;). Stay Safe, Sane and Healthy... Hello to RJ!

[@MikeyBustosVLOGS]

Richard, thanks for the chocolates. Rj and I have never had chocolates that tasty, not even in Belgium! And wow you had a dalmation?!!!

[@HomeChefRichie]

@@MikeyBustosVLOGS Your so very welcome! Yes, I had a Dalmatian that I rescued when he was a puppy, he had a huge black spot over one of his eyes and the breeder was going to euthanize him as this was an undesirable trait, no way I was gonna let that happen, he turned out to be the most amazing dog, super smart (and a total diva, just like his Daddy).

[@spartanrage7286]

That fishtank is in every vlog he posts recently

[@aldenraemamaril5191]

Awesome 🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂 #MabuhaySquad

[@mamschannel3421]

Nice one ants canada 😁😁✌️✌️✌️

[@annab3LL3TV]

raising a large bird requires on the job training, and after seeing all the money needed to take care of such a complicated animal I will stick with a canary and live through you on having a parrot

[@MikeyBustosVLOGS]

Haha awww canaries are so cute! What is its name?

[@annab3LL3TV]

@@MikeyBustosVLOGS Tweety

[@brigittebeltran6701]

@@annab3LL3TV Mine was Tweety too!

[@eschwarz1003]

I'd totally eat that mix; better than what I eat; but dem birbs deserve it!

[@aldenraemamaril5191]

Yum Ligaya's Chop 😋😋😋 #MabuhaySquad

[@lemonetdailo8391]

Ligaya was doing the 5 Mabuhay Stars too! 😄

[@mrnmarkyyy]

Do you consider getting small parrots soon? Like budgie?

[@MikeyBustosVLOGS]

Yes.

[@mrnmarkyyy]

@@MikeyBustosVLOGS OMG! I'm so excited! Haha.

[@supbabe7203]

She looks very healthy :-)

[@a.hardin620]

1. You will get bitten 2. You will get bitten 3. Greys do what they want

[@mayraswann6534]

Have you heard of White House on the Hill? The also have a farm, maybe they have some tips you could pick up :)