What Is It Like To Have A 1 Year Old Pionus

[@alyssaapplegate853]

I’d love to see a comparison between a pionus and Hahns macaw.

[@martalech6371]

I just got to choose my baby over the weekend it's a blue-headed pionus! I've been waiting for pionus for over 4 years I live in New Jersey. This is my birthday gift for my husband and he was over 5K .. but I can't wait to bring him home in a few weeks He is my dream bird!! I'm not new to birds I've had birds for about 10 years now I have Conures and cockatiels. I love you channel!

[@billphilips8522]

i have a white capped pionus, shes reaching 25 years old. still is going on very well. yes, they do tend to be independent and aren't too keen on being handled. they like taking showers with you though. they can be very over dramatic. i don't know how much longer she has, but i play with her and give her smooches every day.

[@ParrotBliss]

So awesome! What is her name?

[@billphilips8522]

@@ParrotBliss the people at the pet shop found her behavior so strange they were calling her gonzo. So I csll her gonzo.

[@ParrotBliss]

@@billphilips8522 That’s pretty darn sweet!

[@billphilips8522]

@@ParrotBliss oh yes, i love my little gonzo. the story of gonzo is sad but with a happy ending. she was a bit small and scruffy looking, the runt of the litter. she was in that pet shop for 2 years and no one wanted her. i would pop over on work break and she got used to seeing me and would come up and let me rub her head feathers through the cage bars. sometimes i would sneak in a peanut for her. one day, the pet shop changed the cages to glass cages. i still remember the day i went there and gonzo saw me and came to interact with me, but i couldn't touch her because she was behind glass now. she looked up at me with such sad eyes, it broke my heart. i went and bought her the very next day. she has been given love and attention ever since and i loved it, when i would come home, how she would fly to me. she is old now, her wings aren't in the best condition.....but she gets love and smooches every day and i tell her how beautiful she is.

[@TK-fm5ud]

@@billphilips8522 this story is so sweet ; it made me cry ❤

[@fattyu23]

in many cases i am very envious of you US guys. gun laws and generally the selection and fair(er) prices on stuff compared to europe. but in this case. I am going to visit a breeder and talk about a young bronz winged that I am looking to bring home with me... roughly three hundred dollar price tag...

[@ParrotBliss]

I totally hear you! $300 price tag versus 3 to 5000! Yes, if I were you, I would get one there too! Enjoy your new baby!

[@poomsaekata]

I have 2 pioneses- Sam and Anna. They are very calm- and adorable.

[@ParrotBliss]

How wonderful! Are they buddies?

[@gingerelver70]

I had a pr of white capped pionus. Bought them from a breeder. Totally feather picked. I built them a 6ft long by 5ft high, & 4ft deep cage. It was in my bird room. I put a bird box in there. They had babbies. Even the breeder never had them breed. They would let me pet them even though they were origionally breeders. A quieter voice. Were never agressive. They loved the sound of the vacume cleaner. Friendly but maybe not cuddly. Very cute.

[@ParrotBliss]

Thank you for posting (and watching). It sounds like you had a loving touch - and it is nice that you were able to give them such a big cage. They are very sweet birds.

[@shellyo6192]

Mine is very very friendly, very loving. love birds

[@ParrotBliss]

What kind of Pionus do you have?

[@Monej82]

Love my Maximillian Pionus. My first parrot and it was the best choice for me. He is just so clever and sweet.

[@ParrotBliss]

Awesome - yes, Pionus parrots are fantastic!

[@andreavp463]

My husband and I recently adopted a 5 month old blue headed pionus! I already loved parrot birds very dearly but this species is my favorite so far

[@ParrotBliss]

Congratulations! Yes, Pionus parrots are fantastic! You are lucky, they are not busy to find!

[@sowts5157]

in Uk you can get for like £800 or so, maybe around $1000 equivalent.

[@ParrotBliss]

Yes, we pay a lot here…

[@kristiluquette6180]

Our 6 month old white capped mimics our Indian Ringneck sounds and she is adorable 😍 Yours is so handsome!

[@ParrotBliss]

Sweet! Do they get along?

[@kristiluquette6180]

@Parrot Bliss she loves him, he is indifferent to her but is not aggressive thankfully! So we shall see. He is an adopted, half naked, senior IRN ♥️

[@yesidtac7863]

Gran loro

[@ParrotBliss]

Gracias!

[@1hawaii21]

I can’t believe it’s been a year. Ale is a gem! I adore his little white cap. I really think Pionus parrots are the best kept secret. The blue headed I fostered was pretty quiet. He never went crazy. He was content being on my shoulder or on his play stand. Funny, the Pionus I had never showed any aggression toward my other birds. I had a very jealous Amazon and a jealous African Grey at the time. I’m curious about the tether. Everything I’ve read has advised to never put a tether on a parrot. Everything said a tether should only be used on a bird of prey as they have very strong legs. I guess if you have a bird that isn’t apt to take off it would be ok. I’d like to hear your take.💕💕💕

[@ParrotBliss]

I'll make a vid on the tether- Yes, time flies! Was your Pionus also not a squaker but more of a sweet-sound maker?

[@1hawaii21]

My Pionus. Was not a screamer and he wasn’t loud. I think he was a male. Never tested but he had a bright blue head . He was pretty quiet. The only way I can describe the majority of sounds he made would be sweet. He could be loud but it was when he wanted something like to be picked up. He said “hello”. The woman who finally adopted him, the mother of a friend, adored him. The husband converted an old child’s high chair into a bird stand so they could pull the bird up to the table while they ate. His name was Blueberry. Original, right?! He was a friendly, easily handled bird. 😁

[@ParrotBliss]

@@1hawaii21 he sounds awesome- I really think Pionus’ are a best kept secret. Thanksgiving for posting/responding to me 😀

[@sumiretaniai392]

Enjoyed your video ❤ I’m a mom of a 7 yr old blue headed pionus. He was surrendered to a bird store which baffles me because he is amazing. He came with extensive vocab. “Give me kiss!” “Good morning” “human cough” and other antics sounds like talking to aliens 👽 lol Do you know pionus strut is a male behavior? Never DNA tested but i have s feeling he is a boy.

[@ParrotBliss]

Lucky you! Pionus parrots are hard to find! Don’t know, my Pionis doesn’t do that, but he’s young. What’s your Pionus’ name?

[@sumiretaniai392]

@@ParrotBliss His name is Timo!

[@ParrotBliss]

@@sumiretaniai392 sweet!

[@arislone5582]

This was interesting as I sometimes contemplate a pionus. I really do need the affection of a cuddly bird, so I have now decided to stick with green cheeks. Thank you 😊. Can you tell me where you get a tether like yours?

[@ParrotBliss]

Tether online; Yes, Conures are more cuddly, for sure!

[@katharinamarschall5662]

You can get a Pionus for 250-300€ in Europe

[@ParrotBliss]

Great birds too - you are lucky, our prices are crazy!

[@theeyekeptforsaliner5782]

Where

[@deborahhowe4595]

I bought a white cap, he has his chest feathers chewed, not plucked but just white fuzz looking chest feathers, he also has overgrown nails, can the vet fix his nails in one visit? Or is it gonna take several visits to correct him? We bought him anyways to give him a better life, I'll take any advice 😢

[@ParrotBliss]

Pionus parrots are amazing. Give him plenty of time, they take time to forge a bond, which is then strong. Vet will take care of the nails. The feathers means something emotional, physical or such was wrong. Hopefully it will automatically be corrected by being with you. Keep me updated!

[@TeddyCrochet]

My hair type and texture is similar to yours. Do you use any product in it. My bird likes to preen my hair but I had to stop allowing him unless I go without any mouse/gel etc. I’m scared he will ingest the chemicals. Is it just something we have to keep the, from doing.

[@ParrotBliss]

No, that’s why my hair always looks the way it does- they pull the curls out-

[@unabel987]

Looking for a companion for our golden conure that wont break the bank. Anything you could recommend?

[@ParrotBliss]

That won’t break the bank… (thinking). How big is the bank?

[@unabel987]

@@ParrotBliss less than $1500

[@unabel987]

@@ParrotBliss was just wondering if you had a chance to see my reply of less than $1500. Thank you maam

[@zchbddy90]

I wish she’d just get to the point!

[@ParrotBliss]

Sorry :(

[@joslinnick]

This seems like a great bird. $3k is a lot of money, but maybe that's a good thing. They shouldn't be going home with owners who aren't serious about caring for them.

[@ParrotBliss]

Agreed - plus, you need an owner who is ok with spending money and time on fresh vegetables, pellets, nuts or seeds (when appropriate) and the avian vet...