Why I Chose a Green Cheek Conure and Never Will Again

Hey everyone! In this video I'm going to go over why I chose my Green Cheek Conure and never will buy another again! You guys know I love my Yoshikens, but I decided to make this video to not only wish Happy Birthday to my beautiful GCC, but to also give you guys some insight as to what life with Yoshi is like.
Although Yoshi seems like a pretty awesome bird in all my videos (he truly is tho ;)) there are a few cons so to speak that people may find annoying. The last thing I would want to do is encourage everyone with the way Yoshi and I are in our videos, to go out and purchase a GCC (or any type of bird for that matter) without knowing the truth and all the work that goes in with taking care of him.
This video is describing my experiences so please also don't let this steer you away from GCCs either. This was meant to be informative and to let you guys know a little bit that happens with Yoshi off camera.
Yoshi is a fantastic bird but a lot of work goes in to developing the bond we have now. It took many months for him to warm up to me and trust me to even hold him. He can be somewhat nippy at times and especially with people he doesn't know.
Birds in general are also very VERY messy no matter what the size of the bird is. Although Yoshi is a relatively small bird, he is quite the messy boy!
Some things that helped me decide a bird was to sit down and take a look at my lifestyle. Different birds need different amounts of attention and care. Literally every single species is different!
I hope you guys enjoy the video and lets you know more about Yoshi and I :) If you have any questions whatsoever definitely ask in the comments. I will be more than happy to answer them the best I can :)
Hope you all have a fantastic week and don't forget to wish Yoshi a happy 1st birthday!!!!!
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[@cosmic6230]

I also almost just got a Sun conure without knowing they were sooo loud so I switched my order to a pineapple green cheek conure

[@alexachampagne2194]

Do the right thing. Give your birds a good home.

[@dylanbenedict3599]

I realize it is kinda off topic but does anyone know a good site to stream new movies online ?

[@chaimariel6559]

@Dylan Benedict i would suggest flixzone. Just search on google for it :)

[@cyrusnoe6709]

@Dylan Benedict Lately I have been using FlixZone. You can find it by googling :)

[@kda6175]

Hmm. White shirt with a bird in your shoulder. Risk taker indeed.

[@VictoriaRyann]

😂😂😂 this gave me a good laugh. i do indeed like to live on the wild side of life ;)😂

[@kda6175]

haha yea. I have a special collection of already messed up shirts just for my birds :)

[@Karuiko]

Usually when I have a bird on my shoulder, their body language tells me if they have to poop. So I put him on his cage and he poops immediately, and he isn't even pottytrained.

[@Chris-ue8zl]

50th. like

[@yourrnamee1280]

i think once, and that's a vague faint, maybe memory in 3 years so far, my greencheek pooped whilst on my shoulder. I could even be making that up. Is that a respect thing..? I also notice body language and the natural stance prior to thi\e poop. Mine will poop on command aswell..# training and maybe some luck? who knows. x

[@appletater1624]

"they're really really quiet.... " *cut to my green cheek sqwaking as loud as possible directly into my ear*

[@luacryptic2301]

Lmao

[@ahmedashham486]

I top have one green cheek that would scream while I try to study,I get enraged 😂

[@lisascankdealejo6447]

Lmao my sun conure does that too

[@bryannawhite3813]

Mine just screams when he wants attention...so every minute hes not with me he acts like hes been in his cage his whole life even though he was just out for hours.

[@guru48346]

My green cheek is quiet

[@kaiyas9464]

If you want quiet, and clean... don’t get a bird!!! 😂😂😂

[@Elisincontrol]

Hufflepuff Pets exactly

[@therustylink249]

Or get a finch

[@breanna2408]

Right bird + quiet aren’t a thing

[@almondtofu7413]

I Find bird food everywhere in my house 😂

[@JamesNGames]

Yeah. Never again. NEVER AGAIN! 😣😣

[@Caroline-tb8eh]

"Quiet" "Conure" Pick one.

[@ech0222]

Caroline Wetz so true

[@kikithequakerandothers814]

Giv me roulbux or vbock giv now

[@ech0222]

Bryan Realeg NO BOOMER

[@Aii_Editz]

Conure

[@ipadressthief9843]

conure

[@michellehopkins9306]

I know you are trying to educate others about the negatives and positives of a green cheek conure. But you seem to really not like how he looks more than anything. After all, you said you would get a pineapple conure next. They are green cheeks, just a different colour. So I'm not really sure what you are getting at really? Not trying to be rude or anything, but if you did research about green cheek conures you would have read how extremely messy they are and about the different mutations. Yoshi is gorgeous, Happy Birthday little one. X

[@Yazagyo]

Hannah my vet says the pineapples have a “nervous disposition” and are especially nippy. It’s true with all the birds I’ve met in rehab but I guess I don’t know for sure.

[@myfluffymonsters1308]

Yep totes agreed

[@MiaMore.]

Michelle Hopkins agreed

[@DV-zv4ox]

@@Yazagyo Pineapple is nothing more than a colour mutation and has absolutely nothing to do with a birds temperament 🤦🏿‍♂️

[@Yazagyo]

Danrito I know. Just relaying what my avian vet told me.

[@sailorsaturn2156]

Bruh you just complained about all the behaviors and traits of not ONLY GCC but literally almost every other freaking parrot in the pet trade. If you didn't want an unsocialized bird you should have gotten one that was hand reared. If you weren't prepared for how absolutely messy they were you were better off with a passerine or some such. You came off from this video sounding like someone who is subtly trying to vilify these sweet birds for no other reason than you weren't fully prepared for a rather intelligent parrot species in your life.

[@nicosheldonflorendo]

My hand reared did non of these things. My bird was so good the pet store opened the door and he jumped out on me. He got nippy the first 6 months but got over it.

[@yourrnamee1280]

they are sooo smart x

[@taizgerthetiger3204]

I completely agree. She seems to have gotten parrots while being very uneducated about them...

[@jerryratman9130]

it also gives me the vibe of like an impulse buy especially with her being all picky about not being the right color

[@77wkly]

Jerry Ratman People really care about the color of their bird? Wow

[@lmao5644]

Btw your bird is really smart because pellets are actually very hard for birds to eat so they put them in the water to soften it up and then eat it

[@DeaLenihan]

They are finding they are not the best for them either--kidney issues...and they would never eat them in the wild. They are processed.

[@meranda3297]

@@DeaLenihan i think a lot of that has to do with the brand too. Like if you get a cheap low quality brand (like kaytee), you'll have more problems. But high qualith brands such as harrisons are very good

[@jawilsrful]

most quality brand pellet foods recommend soaking them in a little water anyway

[@reggieglubber5420]

Green cheeks love to dunk their food. My green cheek will eat his pellets without water and with water. They are dunkers. He dunks his pop tarts, popcorn etc. and these are soft foods.

[@TheSasukefang]

@@reggieglubber5420 yo please stop feeding your birds pop tarts :'(

[@ciderlord4621]

I appreciate you trying to educate everyone, but these seem like very general difficulties or negatives that can be applied to most birds. I've had the same experiences with my parakeets. They're messy, loud, hard to socialize, and moody just like your little buddy there. Birds are definitely great pets, but do require a certain type of person to keep them full time. :)

[@reggieglubber5420]

Green cheeks are very messy eaters. Much different than a parakeet. They can have little tempers at times. Much different than a parakeet.

[@yarelimiku4714]

I love them screaming over my ear in the morning. It makes me happy to hear they are excited. I love their mess. Obviously i dont like mess but i clean. So its all okay for me. I enjoy cleaning its my favorite part as well. I also enjoy their tempers i love parrots. I even have 4 budgies and planning to get cockatiel and a green cheek conure this year which i have researched for months and cockatiels for over an year and asked vets etc about them. So i am ready to have 1 of each. 🤩😂 It really does take a certain person to have patience for one. Lol

[@laurafedora5385]

I think too, he’s still quite young and they can be extra strong willed for the first couple of years from what I’ve read. Still, he’s gorgeous and I hope he had a happy birthday! I do appreciate the feedback you give though based off your thoughts and experiences

[@Pro-ig7ek]

@Karën gadget these things happen

[@isiseloise7286]

Yep! I have parakeets too!

[@diannelavoie5385]

I still cry thinking of my GC Toto. He was 23 when he passed about a year and a half ago. A tumor on his spine began destroying his ability to get around and finally reached the point where he had to be put to sleep. He was a chatterbox and an avid food dunker. I miss you, "Bug".

[@shweta111]

dianne lavoie I'm sorry for your loss.:/

[@LooneyTombs]

I'm so sorry to hear this. That's really sad

[@floofthebird525]

Hey, I wanna give you a small heads up as a long time bird papa who has a 3 year old green cheek. Yoshi may end up more nippy for a couple years, normally starting around 2. This is about when they hit puberty. It can last 2-3 years but it is temporary and, if you're patient, you'll get your sweet lil baby back at the end of it all. I can't help but find it a little odd how no one ever talks bout the birdie puberty issues especially considering that their puberty is the cause of many birds being rehomed for the first time. Maybe I should do a video on it. . .

[@VictoriaRyann]

Definitely please do!!! The more information I can get (and I'm sure other bird parents agree) the better!!! 😊😊😊

[@imbobby74]

Floof The Bird our green cheek was nippy around 2 yrs old, but he is great now. Awesome bird

[@annasaussieanimals4678]

Yes this is a massive problem. No one talks about the hormones and even how it varies for some birds in and out of breeding season. Birds are so much more complex than anyone gives them credit for.

[@PrincessBudenskya]

I've read about that! I checked out a stack of books from the library when I was preparing to get a bird.

[@floofthebird525]

Laura H Nice, I'm always glad to hear when people do some research first, shows you care about your feathered kid and wanna be ready to make their lives the best you can.

[@irbyheather2]

I got a green cheek in February and he is my best friend we go on car rides and the grocery store!! he loves everyone he let's people hold him and gives them kisses. He loves the lady at the gas station when I bring him in she has treats just for him!!!..he talks already he says his name petrie and pretty birdy he laughs alot lol!!!. Petrie is my favorite lil guy ever he is my therapy bird and we are 2 peas in a pod 😊😊😍😍

[@signecrawford2]

Awwww so cute

[@mohammedfareed9581]

Heather Irby that’s so exciting i’m really happy for you!! (:

[@samcruz5390]

Awww! I know how it feels! Birds or just pets are family! Family I tell you! Family!!!

[@eifsam]

I wanna have a bond like that when I get my green cheek!!

[@sumairasafdar1361]

Do you think I can tame my green cheek conure which are around 2 year old

[@julz9717]

My pineapple conure (GCC variety) only talks when my other parrot does The problem is... My other parrot is a sun conure

[@mw5929]

RIP your hearing

[@lisascankdealejo6447]

Lol my conure doesn't make too much noise. He has his moments. Mostly about mid day he gets chatty and wants a bunch of extra attention but then he is pretty quiet until he is ready for bed lol he is loud when he gets chatty haha

[@hayleeguzman1535]

Im in the same boat qs you, though mine is a cinnamon instead of a pineapple 😭

[@FluffySpino]

“They’re really quite” boi you have not met my Taco, she is the loudest damn green cheek I’ve ever known

[@VictoriaRyann]

😂😂😂 this made me laugh! isn't it funny how one may be super quiet, then the next could outrageously loud! 😂

[@auroramanotti7553]

My GCC is so loud too 😭 She screams to get my dogs howling and the howling encourages her to keep screaming.

[@kirasmithers348]

My GCC is loud too!!!! Daisy’s my baby tho so I put up with it ❤️

[@ItsNotJasonAnymore]

EVERYONE wait until you meet my green cheek conure logan!

[@tristanmikhail7024]

Everyone told me they were the quietest Birds. I got my pineapple, Ozzy, and he’s very loud!

[@marieb3630]

My daughter's green cheek is a regular visitor to an assisted living facility. He goes to the residents and will let them pet him without nipping. Chili has a big personality but not all Green Cheeks are be the same.

[@VictoriaRyann]

Exactly! All of us have different experiences. So cool your daughters gcc does that 😊

[@gaypotato17yearsago5]

“Never broken the skin” 🥴🤚 me over here with my demon parakeet who’s ripped up half my nail like a tiny Hercules

[@madisonlewis1747]

Omg 😳

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

Green Cheeked Conures are one of the nicest birds...they come in all mutations, so keep in mind the Pineapple is another mutation of the Green Cheeked. Also, ALL birds have their very own personality, and some of these little guys can learn to talk really well too. Do keep in mind, if you keep his wings not clipped, he can get out the door and that will be it. Also, be care as sometimes they can fly into a glass window. Good luck with him he looks wonderful. Best Pets for any Bird Lover.

[@Fardonya]

Robbie and Gary no not really they are really aggressive

[@mohammedfareed9581]

The Awkward Musician i would say more playful than aggressive

[@topbitchindiz]

I love green cheecks... So sweet are experiences with both of mine. My lovebird... Im convinced that she isn't even a bird lol.

[@madladindahouse3754]

Sleezy NE u are on crack

[@kititakassecondacc8517]

fareed exactly! They just want to have fun with their human

[@novocaine6405]

I’m just gonna flat out say it. You genuinely did not do enough research. And it honestly seems like you’re complaining about the “situation” you’ve gotten yourself into :/ no hate at all I just happen to stumble upon this video. How long did you research about green cheeks? And how long did you wait afterwards of researching about them to actually go and get one? I ask because birds are definitely animals that need a lot of thought and thinking going in before you even decide you want one. Avian vets are not cheap and birds in general aren’t cheap. And let me just tell ya green cheeks generally do bond to one person and one person only!! THEY ARE NOT FAMILY BIRDS!!! And I genuinely wish someone would’ve told you that before getting one! Sure there are some exceptions where the bird is still bonded to one person but is well socialized so it doesn’t mind other people. And I’m glad yosi gets along with your family. And the nippy part. Almost all birds can and will be nippy it’s their only defense mechanism so of course they’ll use it when needed. But they know if you’re bonded not to bite as hard, hence why he doesn’t break skin. In my eyes if you’re gonna get a bird you have to know and be okay with them biting you because that’s just what birds do. There are some exceptions but generally speaking all birds are nippy! And that is something you learn over time. I have had conures, budgies, cocktails, cockatoos, African greys, and a macaw. Each and everyone can and will be nippy from time to time. And you having kids makes it a lot harder for you to let your kids play with them. And I will use the word “play” loosely because green cheeks are not family birds and kids being kids can actually make the bird aggressive out of fear. I’m not sure what kind of bird or birds you’ve had before with your kids around but I would say budgies, quakers, and cocktails are your best bet with getting a family bird. pineapple conures are also green cheeks!!! They’re just different mutations! And of course not all green cheeks are the same!

[@VictoriaRyann]

Girl for one, take a chill pill lol my gcc loves my entire family, is very happy, and is absolutely not a problem whatsoever. As you may know, birds are re homed and neglected many times unfortunately because people jump into this commitment waaaay to soon. My goal, was to weigh out the possible pros and cons of having a gcc and my full experience in hopes to lower these chances of an unhappy bird. I see this little things from yoshi as just whatever. however, some people may see them as dealbreakers. thats why more people need to speak out about all the perks of a bird good and bad. youre reading into this and jumping to conclusions about my knowledge of birds way to quickly. my kids absolutely adore my birds and there are many bird videos on youtube with kids playing actually playing, with little birds. please pass your wisdom on to someone that is actually treating their birds poorly. As for the pineapple gcc comment, girl check my pinned comment. its a misunderstanding im totally aware that a pineapple is a gcc 😂

[@novocaine6405]

Victoria Ryann I get that. But of course I don’t know how much you know as you stated you haven’t had him for very long. Just passing some info on. Also you’re quite defensive lol

[@candyluna2929]

I don't think shes complaining in a bad way. she's saying it honestly. We need more videos like that so that people don't just get birds because they were mislead by the internet.

[@VictoriaRyann]

Lol yes I am very defensive it's a little bit of a perk/flaw I have depending on the other person's point of view. I am super defensive/protective over the people and animals in my life. If we ever become friends, u can bet your booty I got your back ;) lol

[@novocaine6405]

Victoria Ryann hahah I get ya on that one! And I’m bad with wording things, when I do, it makes me sound like I’m being rude😂 but no hate to you at all just here to comment as more info for those who want to know if a GCC is the bird for them :)

[@roblee7411]

My little green cheek was a little ham but within one month I had him potty trained. You’re right about the flinging of the food but I stopped him from flinging his food by wiping his beek off with a tissue after he ate. He loved to play and sleep with his feet up. The first time I saw this I thought he was dead but that’s the way they sleep. I’m disabled so I was able to spend a lot of time with him but they are a one person bird he would try to poop on my wife if she got to close to me. They have a big personality. The longer you have him the more he will show you affection.

[@VictoriaRyann]

haha oh my gosh i NEED to teach my bird to wipe his mouth like that after he eats! im currently working on potty training mine it will be so handy not having to clean up poop on random places in the house lol you sound like an awesome bird dad! and yes you are soooo right they have big personalities thats for sure!

[@dbunce10]

Mine's 22 yrs.old and still go'in strong

[@VictoriaRyann]

aweeee thats awesome :)))

[@dragonlord2737]

Thay can live to be thirty with proper care ten because of owner neglect. Good job 👍🏻

[@supersniper698]

dbunce10 mine is 5 months

[@juliawenda4481]

Dragonlord 27 lmao did u get that from google

[@qtrose9592]

J U L E S at least he does his research unlike your dumb self

[@entitledbobcat]

GCCs are the best. I can't not live a day in my life without one now that I have one. They're addictive.

[@berlyj968]

I have a Cinnamon green cheek and I have her 8 years now and she is the love of my life as far as animals go. I so want another one. I have had a Mollocan, and Umbrella and a Senegal all of them wonderful birds

[@hobbieshustles742]

@@berlyj968 How is the Senegal bird? I was thinking of getting one to go with my green cheek.

[@Moon_samurai128]

When that little kid reached for the bird I got so much anxiety lol. I thought Yoshi was about to get squeezed

[@VictoriaRyann]

Haha nah emry has been strictly taught by both me and my husband to be easy on animals. she can rough house with our dog instead lol

[@Moon_samurai128]

Victoria Ryann Awww how sweet!

[@tryingtowatchstuff3127]

"They are quiet" Me:....**glances at magic** Magic:...SCREEEE SCREEE SCREEE SCREEE Me:you lie fowl woman...

[@VictoriaRyann]

😂😂😂😂

[@lenaosmanovic6469]

I have had Cori for like 2 hours he's cuddling up to me i love him

[@yamix7266]

My bird puts everything in his water bowl. He also fights spoons.

[@rudyboyka8081]

Lol my bird does the same

[@TheHishamManna]

The spoon fighter.

[@ewan_nosovskiy]

My bird likes to eat wallpaper and nibble on jewelery

[@ryleighroberts5770]

Why does everyone say these birds are quiet? I have one and she is a very loud bird 😂

[@pugglebiscuit9600]

RyleighUnicorn noisy and loud tend to be different when it comes to birds. Like volume wise green cheeks are quiet, but are talkative like mine 😂

[@monkeynumbernine]

I have a wonderful BFA, and he is not noisy in general. Or messy, or aggressive. I realize that I have hit the 'parrot jackpot'! Hahaha hahaha hahaha 😂

[@pugglebiscuit9600]

Luckyyyyyyy mines been aggressive since he was a baby, the breeder even recognized him as "the one baby that would always bite". He's gonna be 11 this summer and is still a grouch, still love him tho

[@meranda3297]

My gcc is quite quiet lol i think i got lucky

[@HighestRatedPlayer]

Compared other breeds

[@mybirdbites5831]

Loud is relative. Suns are loudER than green cheeks (they are different subspecies). Also - every bird has it's own personality and I can see these different personalities at abt 4 - 5 weeks. Some are more timid, some outgoing, some just want to explore and some cuddly. When you pick a bird you should handle and observe the birds. Take your time and ask questions. You think a gccs act bigger? Parrotlets are worse. They have Amazon personalities in a tiny parrotlet body.

[@RickHowell89]

If you think the GCC is messy, be glad you didn't get the Sun. They are bigger, and will tend to do the same exact things as your little Yohsi. One tip, don't feed Yoshi any raspberries if you don't want a huge mess that looks like a murder scene. Berries of any kind go EVERYWHERE. But the reason he does that with the grape is that he is sucking the juice out of it and not eating the flesh of it. Mine does the same with apples and grapes, I have a mess to clean up after he gets done with those. And to be honest, all birds are nippy to some extent. My Black Capped Conure is when we are playing, or he want's my attention, or just because. He doesn't bite hard, just enough to get attention. You mentioned their attitude. That is one thing I love about the smaller conures. They think they are just as awesome as the Macaws and Cockatoos and I love mine for that.

[@VictoriaRyann]

thanks for sharing your story! im able to deal with all these little perks of yoshi however some may see it as a huge dealbreaker to them. just wanted everyone aware of what the commitment may involve before they purchase a lil gcc! I bet your little black capped conure is gorgeous!

[@RickHowell89]

Victoria Ryann yes he is. I have a few videos of him on my channel if you go there.

[@patriciaalexander6415]

Rick Howell I have a black headed caique, I’m disabled and nearly blind. My husband helps me a lot, like cleaning up after raspberries! We grow soft fruit, raspberries, blueberries, strawberries ..... He says Teddy has the white window ledges covered in red juice, it’s purple sometimes with black currant juice or blackberry juice He can be a little nippy sometimes but otherwise very sociable, he destroys everything he can get his teeth into and pushes things off the bookcase and display cabinet! We put a few nuts into a small plastic water bottle which he loves hurling onto the floorboards! I’ve had birds sine I was ten and we feed the wildbirds too, it’s costing a lot of money too 😒😒😀😀😀😀😀

[@nycruise]

People say "Birds are messy" and - yes - they throw fruit pulp everywhere, so you have to be quick to clean it up before it dries and becomes near-impossible to clean. And yes - they throw seed hulls and pellets and poop all around their cage. Still - I find it much much easier than vacuuming a whole house along with the furniture to get rid of cat or dog hair. At least a bird's mess is contained to a single area. (LOVE this video BTW!!!)

[@tjsmenagerie3417]

they can't digest the skins too waxy and stuff to mush up into their beaks, quite normal and unavoidable they have beaks not mouths and teeth, even orange they suck flesh out, all skin they leave i just linoed lounge instead of complaining over the unavoidable lol

[@reggieglubber5420]

Yoshi is beautiful and happy! I read a lot of the negative comments. They come from negative people. I loved your video. It can really help folks choose the right bird. You were honest and bubbly. I've had mine 19 years. He tells me when he wants to go potty, when he wants his pop tarts and juice, when he wants a bath etc. He plays ball on the floor. He is super affectionate. He has tried to comfort me through my cancer. He takes naps on the side of my head. We have a bond that is incredible. Hope you enjoy your baby!

[@VictoriaRyann]

Thank you Reggie I really appreciate you taking the time to say that! Yes unfortunately the internet can be like this especially in the animal community. That is so precious that yours has been by your side for that long! They are so goofy yet such a reliable companion that seem to somehow know when you need comfort. Thank you again for the kind words and telling me about your lil one! They are the best for sure and sending my love that you get through this cancer! 💜

[@reggieglubber5420]

You are very welcome. People today can be very mean and selfish. My conure will play in front of me while I lay on my couch. When I start falling asleep he will jump up on my arm every 5 minutes or so to check on me. He gets very close to my face and watches me. He'll then jump back down and play. I REALLY appreciate your support. I have stage 4 thyroid cancer bone metastasis in my spine. It is not curable at this time. These little guys are a gift from God.

[@littlebirdlife2389]

My turquoise gcc was nippy until about age 3. Now she is super sweet and only bites feet because they're evil! I have a pineapple gcc that is Yoshi's age and is still nippy. One of the reasons young greenies bite everything is to figure out what it is, kind of like the phase babies go through when they put everything in their mouths. As they get older they don't need to do that and the biting has more meaning. It usually comes with body language before a bite, so you can avoid it or train them to either temper the bite or not bite at all..

[@jawilsrful]

OMG! my GCC Pippin HATES feet lol. if you're wearing socks you are safe, but if you are barefooted the toes must die!

[@kpllc4209]

Yes as soon as the socks come off mine starts eyeballing them planning his attack. If I pull away the chase is on and you don't want him to catch you when he is in that mode but if I don't do anything and I can handle the initial strike he will snuggle up to them :/

[@NikRebello]

I understand that the feet are evil and I can relate as my ysgcc also thinks of any feet to be evil otherwise he's a sweetheart he's 1 yr old so i get how you feel

[@becca1348]

It is also due to hormones because they are becoming an adult in their first few years and will have hormonal outbreaks which include nipping or biting

[@flaker2rulegaming]

Little Bird Life my friends cat attacked s feet they are evil

[@caryelizabeth624]

Happy Birthday Yoshi! Just so you know, "pineapple" conures are, in fact, green cheek conures. They are just a different mutation of green cheek conures. :) Thank you so much for making this video! I love hearing about people's varied experiences with green cheek conures.

[@VictoriaRyann]

Thanks so much babe! Haha idk if I didn't elaborate well but yes if I was to get another green cheek, it would be a pineapple or a different mutation of the green cheek than what I already have (which is a yellow sided) I've also been told the crimson gc are awesome as well so maybe I'd consider that mutation as well. But thank you for your sweet comment 😊

[@HAYUPAKARINGID]

Cary Halliburton correct!

[@traininghope550]

MY BETLOG haha I came here to say the same thing. Lol

[@asha8443]

Even if you wanted another gcc, it might not work out. Speaking from experience, it’s hard to introduce new birds to an established flock.

[@VictoriaRyann]

ive actually been told that before you are so right! a breeder once told me, if im planning on getting more than one bird, do it early in the game because an older bird can become very territorial and may not accept the new bird.

[@johnvonundzu2170]

I have a GCC who was bonded with a lovebird for 8 years, then the lovebird died (has was relatively old). A few weeks later I bought another GCC for him. Total disaster - my bird, who's now more bonded to me than ever, wanted to kill the new bird (and I DO mean KILL). New bird went back to the shop within 24 hours.

[@user-xg6yc8ho3w]

Had a few birds including a pineapple green cheek conure. He was great. Really smart and really affectionate. Quiet. He would push himself into my cheek and neck for attention and loved being gently petted behind the neck and head. He'd flop onto his back and want to play/wrestle. Ended up learning to say several words, although it was a bit gravelly sounding. Only thing is you do have to clean up poopies often if you let them live freely in your home (keeping in a cage most of the time is cruel), and like all parrots they will love to chew on your furniture and other things.

[@cgortz89]

Thanks for your sharing! Loving your birdie Yoshie and your eyes! Cheers!

[@tiarnk97]

I found that my sun conures would dump their pellets in their water bowl as a way to make them softer to eat. They would also eat them dry but it would seem like they were just crushing the pellets instead of eating them. So I decided to soak a small amount, about a tablespoon, of the pellets with water and they love it. It seems like they’re eating more, there is less mess in the water bowl and on the bottom of the cage. I also give them the option to eat dry pellets but they will always go to the wet food first. When they were young they both loved sucking the juices out of grapes. So as a way to introduce them to the wet pellets I put some apple juice or crushed grapes in there with them. Hope this helps!

[@VictoriaRyann]

thank you so very much it definitely does!

[@Jackiehutchings23]

My husbands GCC only took a day to get involved with everyone in the house . Bizzbee is not one bit shy , and we have to tell people to expect her to be on them while their in our home if she's out...…...she just loves people , all people . That being said she was hand raised in a small aviary , so I expect that is why . She is nippy if she doesn't get her own way or if she is angry with us . One trick we picked up is to blow in her face to stop the nipping , and it works most of the time .

[@VictoriaRyann]

Omg for one, I love that name!!! That's so cool you have such a lovey little one. Yoshi is definitely more guarded so it's cool to hear about the lovey ones 😊 haha haven't tried the blowing in the face thing! I've gotta try it out

[@bombgrl30]

Did you get him from fly babies aviary I just ordered a sun from them I'm a little nervous about the shipping and everything just curious if you did get yours from them how long it took for him to arrive

[@_ratte.holz_]

I currently have a catalina macaw and 3 budgies, looking to adopt a turquoise green cheek conure in the summer, and I completely agree with everything you said! And yes, macaw bites HURT! Birds are and always will be messy! Thankfully I’m young and have energy to deal with it. People need to realize that birds are more than just a pretty thing to look at- they are practically toddlers!

[@LpsSergiata]

I got my GCC about a year ago he was semi tamed and was in an avairy and the day I got him he let me hold him and let me pet him which was so surprising, after a week with him he completely fell in love with me and hates anyone else in my family but would let strangers hold him and pet him. He is now never leaving my side when I go for walks with him outside and I’m currently recall training him (:

[@VictoriaRyann]

Aweeeee sounds like you lucked out with such a lovey little guy 😊 or maybe birds just have a thing for you 😉 they are such great companions but it is interesting how all of us have had a different experience as far as if the birds will bond with other members of the family. Mine prefers me but he definitely loves my husband! Not too fond of strangers either though. Thank you for telling me about your little buddy 😊 it's so cool meeting other bird lovers

[@LpsSergiata]

absolutely! I am obsessed with birds and love to research different species and watch people’s experiences, very fascinating

[@DevilsQuartz]

Mine is 3 months old and I can flip him on his back for cuddles, definately right about each bird being different :)

[@hillarytinney2936]

Thank u for responding to people with nice comments, rude comments, and people with different opinions. That shows a lot of character that u take time to respond, shut the haters, and still respect those who think differently than u. 👏👏👏👏

[@uh.adonia5753]

I have a yellow sided green cheek conure! Her name is Jewel and is quiet sometimes, but sometimes very loud! She poops everywhere and we have to clean every week! Birds are a lot of work! My bird, loves every person in the family and is such a good bird!

[@cookie_spamsss2390]

My green cheek conure escaped but I lured him with his food and he came back. I was so glad

[@VictoriaRyann]

omg i bet you were so scared! Glad he made it back to you :)))

[@cookie_spamsss2390]

Victoria Ryann thank you 😊

[@jeslynsama6135]

CookiesGaming my love bird accidently fly away too i hit a cup to call it back. thank god its been trained😂

[@erislaughlin2574]

I have a little net around both of my bird cages and it helps with the mess a ton! You can find them at the pet store.

[@susannordstrom5065]

he is so cute , and i love sun conures, because of their colour mainly, but i heard one squark, and went right through me

[@shakebuttercup]

I remember when I got to own my first Green Cheek Conure. I grew up owning cockatiels, and parakeets and never really had a strong connection like I did with my green cheek conure. I’d say they are a very curious birds and do bond with their owners. I’d say my bird was the opposite of quiet haha. Whenever I would turn off the lights to go to bed he would start to screeching for absolutely no reason. And he was quite potty trained too, he would indicate when he’d want to go to his cage and fly there and do his business so that was a plus. They like to be around their owners a lot of the time and if you’re eating something they want to eat from your plate too and will nip you to give them some. Also whenever I’d come home and he’d hear my voice or keys he’d screech so I could go see him. I’d say he was probably one of the best birds I’ve had. He also hated feet with a passion for some reason and will make his way down to the floor very sneaky like to bite them.

[@axelaura5101]

we have both a green cheek and a sun conure, and lemme tell ya. they are SO different. Suns are SO LOUD compared to GCCs. both can be nippy, but our GCC, Bailey's bites are.... not as hurting. she still breaks skin, compared to our Sun, Skittles, but i like her bites better lol. Bailey was given to our lps because she 'screams too loud', but her loudest screams aren't nearly as ear-hurting as Skittles'. she also didn't like me for about a year or more, then suddenly i can pet her without being bitten, and she likes to cuddle my hand.

[@VictoriaRyann]

Isn't it crazy! I love the name Skittles 😊♥️ thank your for sharing your experience!!!

[@hesteen3859]

OH my goodness, my sun's name is Skittles too. lol. She's in my lap as we type. Verde my ggc, is perched looking at me and saying "give me a kiss" and "I love you baby."

[@thingamabitch]

@@hesteen3859 I just had a dream where I had a sun conure named Skittles.

[@mfmayes]

my green cheek is 14 years old and I love her so much. She talks a lot, and your right, mine throws her food and she likes to soak her pellets

[@karenwalker4476]

I love the info you provided on your experiences with Yoshi, your Green cheek! I also think your baby is GORGEOUS and adorable! I know this video is a few months old, but Happy Belated Birthday to Yoshi! xoxo I have a Sun Conure and she's about 8 years old. Her name is "YAZZY" and you nailed it with them being loud as hell!...LOL We are a loud family and she still manages to squawk louder than us, so for that reason, I will not get another sun! The cuddly and sweet nature of Suns are what made me overlook the all warnings I received about her loud screeching. One sun for me is perfect!...lol

[@MusicVersa]

I adore my Green Cheek but am glad you put this video out here - there are so many videos on KZbin of conures being cute and I worry about people adopting birds without understanding what living with a bird is like. My green cheek is loud, messy, nippy, and demands a minimum of four hours a day of direct attention. He is a wonderful companion and I adore him, but if you're not capable of dealing with those demands and issues, you should not get a bird.

[@VictoriaRyann]

Thank you for understanding where I coming from through all this. A lot of people hate me for these kind of videos but I really want to open people's eyes about birds. Yes like you, I love my birds to pieces and would never rehome them. However, they are a lot of work and some people aren't willing to deal with it all. To me that is ok to admit that but I want everyone to be aware of it before its too late and their family is unhappy or overwhelmed with this creature they don't know what to do with. Yes conures are funny, cute, and affectionate but those yt videos dont always show the behind the scenes on what it took to get the birdy to that point. Sorry for the rambling its just refreshing when I get to speak to someone that understands I'm not hating on birds I just want to help educate with my own experience. Thank you so much again!!!

[@antoniokinsey4041]

Yes, t don’t know why I insist on feeding them raspberries in their cage and flings it, where it’s ends up all over the wall lol.

[@VictoriaRyann]

😂😂 shows we love our birds that's for sure!!

[@sylvialaesecke9620]

Oh yes, now need to redecorate. I went one step further and gave him blackberries..............

[@shannonpage9470]

I have a cinnamon gcc from a reputable aviary. I was aloud to visit and handle him since his hatch day and we've been bounded since.

[@sammyalabamy111]

I loved all my green cheek conures (a pineapple and green cheek), and now have a green cheek with one leg; and they are loving once you get close to them and they will cuddle close to you, so adoring.

[@rexnemo]

"I spend all this time trying to pebble dash the walls and then the hooman comes along and cleans off all my hard work !"🐦

[@zarathompson579]

I am thinking of getting a eclectus next year, I love having needy animals because it helps with my mental disorders and giving me something to focus on. Plus I tend to me home 80% of the time. Right now I have parakeets but they are the only birds I have had, all my experience is with rabbits, rats, dogs, cats, fish, reptiles, but I am ready to get a large parrot.

[@VictoriaRyann]

Aweeeee I hope you find the right bird for you :) it can be a little intimidating and overwhelming but don't give up! If you have patience and love for birds (which sounds like you already do) you'll be just fine 😊♥️♥️♥️

[@janetlevy5375]

I have a female eclectus. She is very sweet, smart and relatively quiet. She is not a good talker, but some female eclectus can be. I have always heard the males make better pets. Some females can be bossy and nippy and some get into feather plucking. I think the males are a better bet but each bird is a product of its own personality and experiences with people on top of tendencies of the species. Good luck with your future bird! I think electus are wonderful.

[@zarathompson579]

I was thinking of getting a male but it is not necessary. Male birds tend to be easier to bond with for female owners, plus there beak looks like candy corn! I think what is most important in getting a bird is smarts for me, I prefer birds that will take to training fast and are motivated. trouble makers are fine just need to bird proof my room first! Nipping can be worked on and I am ok with getting a few bites in the beginning. Just need a good companion animal and so far they seem best to fit my current life style.

[@bee5607]

I’m ten and I’m already taking care of three birds, four dogs,and two hedgehogs every day! Update: the hedgehogs died 😭😭😭💔💔💔

[@VictoriaRyann]

girl you are disciplined! you must have a true love for animals. Love it! keep working hard for your animals :)

[@gpedre21]

Cookie Haven oh god four dogs and a bird? Oh god... keep that bird in it’s own room at all times if you want it to last long

[@akashicrose5551]

All the negatives you are talking about are totally worth it to a true bird lover. It's so worth it to us. Yoshi is so fucking cute

[@lilyk.6939]

Very very helpful. Thank you!🌞🐦

[@NeitherSparky]

Okay at the end of the vid when you said the reason you wouldn’t get another gcc, even though Yoshi is great and fits your lifestyle, is exactly how I feel. My almost 21 year old gcc just passed and of course I want to get another bird. Part of me keeps saying, just get another gcc bc the last one was so perfect, but at the same time, I want a different experience. And considering my own age ideally this next bird will be my last (I’m a one bird woman). When I got my gcc in 1997 I had never even heard of a green cheek conure (and I thought I knew birds!). But I will always recommend them now to people who are looking for their first bird. They’re just fantastic. (Oh and when you talked about how Yoshi juices his fruit! Looool Kiwi did that too, I’d be like, just eat the damn thing. There’d be little brown apple bits everywhere, they were like boogers. 21 years of apple boogers everywhere.)

[@VictoriaRyann]

omg thank you for getting me! sometimes i feel like what i mean is misconstrued. but yeah exactly even though we love them, there are soooo many different species of birds out there and it would be awesome to experience as much as we can! awww im sorry to hear about your little one that had to be difficult to go through. they do seem to be awesome first bird and i completely agree :) haha kiwi is such a cute name! yeah they are funny like that 😂 just bite the grape and if not, drop the rest INSIDE the cage 😂

[@linnydickerson8428]

I just recently got my GCC and he refuses juicy friut he'll eat dehydrated but he acts like he doesn't like the texture of fresh fruit though I still try with different things in case Peanut changes his mind.

[@bansheemuse4794]

I have a Sunconure and Nanday conure, and yes very noisy and needy as heck. My two girls were hand fed and are very sweet and do not bite me. I recommend hand fed birds, there is a big difference. Artemis my Sunconure is very sweet and this is my second one but worth it. Birds are messy!!!

[@VictoriaRyann]

I completely agree!! It's funny you mention sun and nanday because at my local pet store not too long ago, they had a sun conure and nanday together in the same cage. They both were incredibly sweet and I absolutely loved the nanday. I've read that nandays in particular are very destructive but I mean c'mon they're birds aren't they all to a point? Lol but I don't purchase birds from chains for various reasons but I really do hope the nanday found a great home. He was so precious :) I love the name of your sun! Awesome to meet a fellow bird lover ♥️

[@hopelessly_g]

Love my lil’ Turquoise Green Cheek..always love his reaction when I approach his cage. He clings on the cage door, ready for me to bring him outside.. and if I don’t, he’ll throw a temper tantrum 😂 it’s honestly adorable.

[@VictoriaRyann]

😂😂😂 green cheeks are hilarious

[@georgewylie7904]

I have a 4 yr old pineapple cinnamon conure, he can be bite and draw blood if he wants too. He have a very soft side to him and playful as well. He has been socialised with meeting new people all the time and outside free as well but his wings are clipped. He can be startled and try to fly away, so that's why. I help out people with their birds, if they want it. Some do and need to learn about their bird. Was told a bird was impossible to work with and in 4 hrs I had him outside and sleeping in my hand. It is one of the sweetest parrots I have met and so gentle. Just wants to give love and cuddles. My bird looks like the devil beside the other one. I clipped the wings to help control him at first and gain trust from him. After that, it was easier to clean him up, clip his nails and give him some fresh food. Then the work begins. It takes time for the rest of it. Mine is a natural pain but can surprise people at times, goes everywhere if he can and if he has his way, he would sleep with me. Not a good idea if you move around at night. They go quiet if they are being crushed, why I don't know but mine will not move or bite or any way call out to say they are being crushed, mine, even slowly, just takes it. Not to worry he is fine and I only made the start and never put any real pressure on him. Strange, he will bite scream at a finger poking him or many other stupid things people try with the birds. If anyone knows why they allow to be crushed, without a fighting back or crying out. Since they will bite and scream for other reasons. That's the reason you don't let your bird sleep with you, they can be crushed and you'll not know until you wake up and wonder where the bird is. It has happened in the past with some bird owners. They will bond to you to that point of wanting to be with you always. Mine rides on my motorcycle with me and holds on tight and if I go to fast he will just go inside my jacket and wait until I slow down. It is just training and he grow up hearing the motorcycle starting all the time and outside, seeing it start and then being on my bike and start it and so on. Small but important steps and you can have a great time and relationship with your parrot. They have lots of love to give, just let them. They love to be around people and take it all in and windows can be very much fun for them as well.

[@JoakimfromAnka]

10:26 So cute conure :3

[@VictoriaRyann]

Awe thank u 😊😊😊😊😊

[@makkymak2485]

My green cheek conure eats everything the same but somehow it never lands on our wall... just on me

[@VictoriaRyann]

😂😂😂😂

[@freakeyttv6112]

Subbed with notis now! I love seeing you with your bird. Me and my wife are getting a yellow sided green cheek after 2 parakeets and a cockatiel. We are super excited!

[@VictoriaRyann]

AHHHH Thank you to you and your wife!!!!!!! So excited for you both. You'll have to keep me updated! Those of us with the yellow sided ones are the most awesome of all bird lovers just sayin... ;)

[@freakeyttv6112]

@@VictoriaRyann our cockatiel is a rescue, and it is so hand shy that it bites anything and everything. It has been such a long road to try and tame it. If we let it outside, it would surely run away. We have had it for years and after hours and hours of playtime, it hasn't shifted one bit towards being okay with us. We had the 2 parakeets, but the in-laws cleaned the oven near it without knowing the consequences. I'm hoping to get back to a bird that enjoys its hooman time again. We may have to give this cockatiel up, since we feel there is no hope for it.

[@Soggy_Toast14]

Me and my friend went to the pet store together and we saw a little green cheek, and he was just the sweetest thing!!! I've never heard of this in birds, but he was LICKING our fingers, not biting, not nipping, but licking. Ive never had birds but I saw him and fell in love. My friend had a couple birds before and loved them, so I was talking to my mom and researching about getting one.

[@panc3891]

My greencheek dips his pellets in water to! I don’t know why, but I guess it must taste better like that...

[@OnKnox]

Acadefe almost all birds do this. It softens the food.

[@carolinahernandez2386]

Same

[@only900more2go]

All birds do. If you have money to splurge, look into sprouting. Letting seeds sprout into leafy buds makes a juicy and more nutritious meal for our babies.

[@ARTURO-EP]

Acadefe no. The food pellet is softened by the water

[@hannahuppe5688]

My green check is adorable, he is NOT quiet, but bonds to any female lol. Nippy is true!! However, he's also sweet. Big personality ;)

[@hannahuppe5688]

and messy! god, he's messy lol

[@Wardal5]

do there wings grow alone or i should do something to make them grow if they are clipped ?

[@skinnydee1886]

Victoria, Yoshi is beautiful! I wish Yoshi a very Happy birthday. Conures are small, and very intelligent parrots! I've had lots of birds and parrots. I've a Green-Cheeked Cinnamon Conure. I bought her when she was three months old, and January 5th this year she turned five. Although I had no intentions of buying a Conure, I ended up with one! I went with my Orange-Winged Amazon's traveling cage, to buy another Cockatiel. The one I had died, just the day before, and my Amazon was alone and sad, so I wanted another companion for him. I visited the pet shop and saw few people admiring a Conure in its cage. As I joined them, she left everyone who were admiring her, and came over to the side where I was standing at, and kept looking at me. Everyone saw that and said, she had chosen me, and I should take her; don't look at any other birds; it's better when a bird chose you, instead of you choosing them. One of the worker's came and asked if I wanted to hold her, and took her out. As soon as she was out, she jumped right onto my arm. Everyone stood watching in amazement, while she stroked my hair, and face; she was so loving! They all said "please, please take her, don't break her sweet, little heart, she loves you", and that's how I ended up with a GGC; SHE CHOSE ME!!! They're amazing little parrots!! My Amazon and her are inseparable; kissing and preening each other. I reside in a high-rise apartment building with a 10'×5'×8' balcony. I wired it, so that they cannot fly outside, but can fly in the balcony and play. I made a 4' play-gym myself, and kept it on the balcony with lots of toys, so they can play, and returned to their cages whenever they wish. I bought the both of them with their wings trimmed, and I let them grow out, and have never trimmed them again. I want them to fly about and exercise their wings and legs; God gave them wings to fly, and I don't want to EVER take away that privilege from them! I've grown up caring for many birds, since I was eight years old, and I love them! Victoria, if you should Google "Conures", and read about them, also join a few sites; you'd know, so much about them, but your own little sweetheart will teach you a lot. The best lesson learnt is through experience! Good luck and be happy.

[@ParrotPerch]

I have to say, I love my sun conure. He is featured in training videos on my channel, if you guys want to see one. I need to really do a vid on how to minimize the noise they produce (and yes, you can train these birds to be less noisy, but not completely noiseless). Mango, my conure, gets told to use his "inside birdie voice" and receives a reward for complying. I also don't reward him for screaming for me when I am out of the room. Little things like that can go a long way. I still wouldn't recommend suns as starter birds, apartment birds or birds you want to house with smaller birds, but they are great if they are good fit for your family/living situation. I do applaud Victoria for talking about "the right fit" when it comes to selecting a pet.

[@ConstanceFelton]

Bond sure takes time, but that worths it a lot ! I'm so happy to share my days with a little green check conure

[@Radien]

I'm very glad your bird hasn't broken your skin when biting, but I guarantee that conures are capable of breaking the skin. Once my conure was grumpy with me while I was talking to her up close, and she bit my nose. I was startled in turn, and pulled my hand away. She couldn't let go in time, and instead of dropping down, she tried to hang on to my nose. Bleeding ensued. It was a painful mess, and I was upset at her for several days. Today, I'm pretty sure it was an accident on her part, but it gave me an idea of what she can do. I'm convinced they're capable of biting much harder than they normally do, but only do so when they are truly frightened or startled. And pinch wounds can be quite painful even before the skin is broken, so there's that.

[@regi7495]

My sun conure is my quietest bird i own. So i never understood the bad rep with them being loud. He is however a piggy when it comes to food. Just on the floor. I guess it's all personality.

[@VictoriaRyann]

That's awesome you got such a good lil birdy I bet he's beautiful :)

[@jadethemewnicorn2364]

zu phlos I bought two sun conures last week, with lots of research obviously! They can be loud, but only ever scream when there are people in the room and they want to be let out of their cage. They also scream when they are seperated to try and find each other. I just take them out of their cage when I first wake them up and then from noon to when they sleep. I love them so much!

[@VictoriaRyann]

Hey birbsquad! We are almost to the 1 year anniversary of this video and I have a few things I wanted to say.... First of all, I wanted to thank all of you who took the time to watch this. I know it rubbed many of you the wrong way and this video alone caused an uproar in the bird community. I have entered this community in a completely different approach than most with the choice of titles and my beliefs that do not align with many of you.I still stand by and strongly believe there needs to be change in the parrot world. I appreciate the constructive criticism full heartedly however I do not tolerate bullying. Although yes this content I create is for you, video creators are not the world's punching bag. With that being said, I thank all of you. Thank you for making me realize this is the path I want to take in life. I am so grateful that I have the privilege to spend every day of my life doing what I love. Helping others with parrots as well as raising my own. I have loved animals in general my whole life and now that my 'job' is making content on parrots while connecting with others that are as passionate as I am... Means everything to me. So thank you thank you thank you for those that have provided me with constructive criticism, stood by my side, and believed in me. I can't express just how thankful and grateful I am for everything that has happened to my channel this year. I am the luckiest girl in the world to have this platform so thank you ☺️ I can't wait to see what our future holds for us as the #birbsquad !!! Thank you again ❤️

[@paola9615]

Thank you so much for the amazing video! I didn’t grow up with birds but suddenly became fascinated with parrots last year. I saw an adorable green cheek conure in my favorite pet store today, and he was hanging upside down by one leg (kinda like a bat). I really wanted to bring him/her home! I found your video very informative, and I really want to bring one home one day! I especially appreciate that you pointed out that no birds are perfect. They’re quite the opposite actually, but that’s what makes them so special. I fully support you in the making of this video. Love ya! 🧡

[@budgieyy]

Happy Belated Birthday Yoshi🦜🎈

[@VictoriaRyann]

Thank you so much I'll let him know 😉

[@scarlettsingh4805]

Your bird is so cute!!! I have the same bird and your bird looks exactly like mine! Great vid 👍

[@VictoriaRyann]

Thank you so much girly :)) I bet your lil birb is a cutie then!

[@katk7505]

I love turquoise green cheek conures

[@VictoriaRyann]

They are beautiful!

[@caseysmith516]

We have two. They are beautiful

[@VictoriaRyann]

Unfortunately I haven't seen them in person but when I first researched conures and saw that color morph, the pics look so beautiful 😍

[@max_-bq5rk]

Same I want one

[@hillarytinney2936]

Happy birthday Yoshi! 🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🐦 I am obsessed of how naturally beautiful u r. I can tell you don't wear a ton of makeup in ur vids and I love it. It's so very missed in the beauty community anymore. Please stay humble when u and Yoshi are famous! 🙏

[@hillarytinney2936]

PS I love Emerys random appearances in this video ♥️

[@VictoriaRyann]

Dawe that was so sweet thank you 😫😭 my husband tells me that all the time but it is nice to hear it from other people as well. Let's me know maybe he's not too crazy 😉 well I don't know if that will ever happen but it would be pretty stinking cool. But I definitely will thank you :) thanks for saying happy birthday to yoshi!! Lol yes emry loves to make grand appearances 😂

[@sleesullivan2796]

I noted the same, above.

[@KadedraT]

I got a red faced pineapple concure today and it had already ate from my hand slept in my shorts and sat on my shoulder and rubbing his head on mine I feel blessed

[@alysvie]

I love how she says they’re quiet and so many GCC owners, including myself, are commenting how their conures are loud! Glad to know I’m not the only one lol

[@arisguardianangel5704]

My green cheek conure flew away yesterday 😭😭😭 i been crying for so long

[@caroline_so_silly]

OH NO! Find him! They can only live for a day in the wild!

[@VictoriaRyann]

Omg I'm so sorry!!! Out of curiosity, did you have a harness for him? Praying you get your bird baby back safely ♥️

[@arisguardianangel5704]

I found him he's okay thanks a lot guys❤️❤️❤️

[@arisguardianangel5704]

Victoria Ryann thanks you so much I love you❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@arisguardianangel5704]

Carolinecat19 don't worry I found him he's fine!!! Thanks

[@ninarusso8243]

I have a sun conure 😁😁

[@everydayonesurah3714]

Nina Russo is it loud

[@kevinnoreen6182]

Me too,, love him,very loud,pardon me,,very vocal...

[@KittyCatDonut]

we have two conures, i have one and my mom has another. mine is super lovey and cuddles and sleeps on me and loves being held and is a sweetheart. then you have my moms...that conure is bitey, not super friendly, super loud. it's so weird the different personalities that they can have :) i've noticed they are both super messy but most birds are and the cage i got for mine really helps with that mess since it has a skirt around the bottom to catch the seed :) they are for sure one person birds, they bond with one person and that's all they seem to love. my bird pepe loves me and my moms bird bobby loves my dad. lol they are unique and fun to have but i agree, they are a bird people need to look up and research and know how much work will go into them to have them.

[@ISavageI]

Hey quick question, so you bought your conure online from birdbreeders.com? Do you recommend it?

[@VictoriaRyann]

Yep! Definitely would. Really focus on the reviews of the different breeders of course and find out as much as you can about them.

[@ISavageI]

@@VictoriaRyann If even though you can't find breeders in your state, still can be shipped to you?

[@VictoriaRyann]

@@ISavageI some of them do you'll just have to read their description and how much they charge to fly the bird to your closest airport. I'd check for their phone or email to have an conversation with them as well. Get a feel for it if it's a good fit or not ☺️

[@adrianaleon5595]

I have a sun conure He likes to scream

[@kamarabdelzahra3722]

Fresh Gaming *gasp*

[@mariasala1993]

Ive trained my birds to not poop on me they will fly away on something poop then come back

[@ShadowwolfUchiha]

How did you train your conure to not poop on you, and go somewhere else instead?

[@benwui4321]

Very useful points thanks

[@nigelperkins1317]

Hi I've just got a green check conier how low should I keep him in his cage be before letting him out for a fly

[@Ansonidak]

My green cheek likes to dunk his pellets too. He doesn't throw them though. Your bird might outgrow some of his biting as he gets older - mine has

[@VictoriaRyann]

Isn't it funny! I've been told that by different breeders and hopefully yall are right! haha

[@Ansonidak]

Teach the bird that biting hard means playtime is over. When he bites hard say OW loudly and put him in the cage. Since being with you is his favorite thing he is strongly motivated to avoid cage time. Also if mine starts biting to hard i can often get him to stop by saying "ow ow, ow, easy, be gentle" when he does back off I reward him. It's a slow process but It's been successful - mostly. He hardly ever earns cage time anymore.

[@bigsky445]

Adopt, don't shop! Did you know..? There are over 30 million birds that are in shelters & rescues in just the U.S alone! Sweet, loveable, lonely birds needing a home! Any kind of bird you can think of, is sitting in a shelter somewhere. Let put breeders out of business & empty our shelters!

[@madladindahouse3754]

BigSky Family so u want the ones in shops to get killed or what?

[@nitzyblack6143]

So appreciative of your GCC videos. When I got mine at 1yr. I knew nothing about Conures. However I lucked out! I was working full time away from home during the 1st 3 yrs I had him & it only took 3 weeks for him to bond with me. He is now 7 ( also hormonal 🤬) but would definitely consider another one (yeah, I'm bat-shit crazy). I could totally relate to so much of your video. Especially when he's angry...thinks he's 6 ft tall & bullet proof 😂 Thanx so much again!

[@sydnibargel6240]

I’m in love with these birds because of how playful and sweet they are.

[@michellelufrano5084]

They're also a Pain in the Ass! I LOVE my Green Cheek so don't get me wrong BUT He's Very Needy, Always has to have my attention, Definitely Nippy, Bossy, Messy, Can be Loud & Bratty. I also have a Budgie now and I Truly Enjoy the budgie more so. In hindsight knowing what I know now...I would not have gotten a Grn Chk...my exp has been that he's a lot of work, time and energy like I have a child...except this child will never grow up. I wanted a more interactive bird which is why I chose a conure and read up about them a lot thinking they'd be a good fit for me and as far as needing attention I was ready to give my bird that and was excited to! But the level of attention that my GCC needs superceeds what I could ever imagine that many times he's just a pain in the ass! Again I Do Love him and I would never give him up or abandon him I am responsible and I made myself a promise that any bird I adopted it was for the lifetime of that bird BC I know how strongly birds bond with their owners and how devasted, hurt & confused they end up when an owner rehomes or leaves them. .and I can never do that to him or any animal. BUT if I could turn back the clock- I would! BTW if you're ever considering a "Budgie"...my exp with mine has been Great! My little guy is delightful, playful, very affectionate, enjoys my companionship yet can also be independent, very sweet, Extremely Intelligent, and has the ability to learn a lot of words and phrases. He can be loud at times but not more so that an Grn Chk. He needs my attention as *all birds do* but he's also pretty balanced and gives me my space and enjoys his own space as well. I would never have thought to get a budgie as my primary bird BC I thought they were just little chirping birds and not much to them...I can honestly say that I have never ever underestimated any animal as much as a budgie before.... I'm going to eventually get him another budgie friend so he can have a bird companion as he seems to be more in need of another bird whereas my Grn Chk just wants Me. But my Budgie is the perfect little bird...my Grn Chk is also a good bird but just a pain in the ass lol!

[@sunae7847]

Omg my pineapple also soaks his food in his water 😅 I have to change his water every 5 mins 😂

[@t_rm2119]

My eastern rosella too lol

[@smd6127]

My gcc is a pineapple double red factor named Marley, and he is very quiet and good natured. He makes a frog noise sometimes and a rattle noise but not a lot else :)

[@amithkrishnan3254]

Loved the way u presented ..I'm a die hard green conure fan

[@VictoriaRyann]

CAN I HAVE UR ATTENTION PLEASE, WILL THE REAL SLIM SHADY PLEASE STAND UP---- I just wanted to say thank you so very much for the love and support you birbs have given to me ♥️ especially thank you to those that have a lot more bird experience than I, stepping up and not only helping myself but also others with their questions. I hope to create a pet community where we can all turn to one another to share our questions and concerns without the fear of being made fun of or accused of being bad pet owners. We are all here in the first place because we love our animals. So let's stand together and help one another out. Also, standing up against the dweebs that abuse and neglect animals. Together we can make a difference and I hope we can all work on this together. Thanks again everyone.

[@sarahsmith-sh9jx]

Victoria Ryann Indian ringneck?¿ 🤗

[@hillarytinney2936]

I don't know much about birds but is it a lovebird?

[@DontStobeuMeNow]

Parakeet??

[@leviradford707]

Victoria Ryann - Quaker Parrot/Monk Parakeet

[@VictoriaRyann]

Aweeeee thank you so much for typing that on here for me. It's beautiful and I will print it out and frame it in my bird area. Thank you 😊😊😊😊

[@lafishin5862]

I have a pinnapple green cheek and I understand why you will never buy another one LOL!!😂😂😂😂

[@VictoriaRyann]

😂😂😂 but hey they are beautiful and we still love em right? lol

[@lafishin5862]

For sure I love my bird

[@Los_HermanitosCruz]

LA Fishin I have ten and currently 5 babies!! I adore them and yes they may be a ton of work but in the end, it's worth it!

[@kaylaschafer1472]

I have a yellow sided green cheek too, and have heard other green cheek owners complain about nippiness. Apparently I got lucky with mine it only took two weeks for her to get comfortable enough to start dancing and snuggling with anyone who would let her. She’s not nippy at all and loves to meet new people almost as much as she loves cuddling with me. I really couldn’t ask for a better bird ❤️

[@VictoriaRyann]

lol sounds like you got a super easy birb to handle! Yoshi actually left the nippy stage so hes about where yours is now! haha thank you for watching and sharing your experience :) best of luck to you and your little gcc!

[@abigailthompson838]

Honestly, for that person-to-bird bond, green cheeks from pet stores actually have a good temperament and bond with people.