So you want to own a Parrot?

Before you go Parrot hunting there are some things you MUST know. Noise is a main concern for people as it can get VERY annoying, A smaller bird doesn't always mean less sound. I own a medium sized parrot and I can hear him call for me from a block away, is your neighbors okay with that? Can you provide the toys and food every day, a strict seed diet is NOT healthy. They need nuts fruits Veggies DAILY as treats and you have to be careful what diet the bird is on. A trail mix diet is good, if the bird doesn't just pick out his favorite and leaves the rest to the floor. A pellet diet isnt the best either, alot of pellet diets have made some birds sick and well, lets face it ITS BORING! I personally like to make my parrot his own food atleast once a week using oatmeal corn, corn, peas, green beans, beans, grains, nuts dried fruits all cooked and warm meals they LOVE remember to take the temperature before feeding as crop burn CAN be fetal. I also bake for Monty he likes muffins and pizza but not too much :P

Parrots make A lot of mess so if your thinking less mess less noise less neediness than a Cockatiel, Budgie or Green Cheek Conure is the way to go. All birds can be loud Cockatiels are very friendly and great with beginners Budgies are the ultimate beginner bird and Conures are the higher class but louder but they are ALOT of fun and Conures are what I would tell you to get.

If your looking for a larger bird, perhaps a Indian Ringneck they are larger than conures and budgies very pretty and relatively quiet.

A medium sized parrot could be Pionus or a Eclectus, both are great birds and are also very lovable.

Once you get into the Alexandrines, African greys and the Amazons it gets more difficult. Medium birds like these need very special and specific diets and often calls for specially made organic food. You cant just put a bowl of seed food there, that will make them sick.

Reaching the Macaws and Cockatoo's these should never be your first bird, these birds along with the medium parrots can do extreme damage to you, or your house. Larger parrots can not only crush bone, damage nerves, create HUGE flesh wounds they can tear through fingers ripping them off, yes its rare they would ever apply such force but it is plausible. Macaws and Cockatoo's have VERY loud screams and in this video they arnt even topping to the loudest. No bird is a apartment bird so make sure everyone knows you will be getting a parrot. Injoy and please Comment.

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[moonbearwolf]

THE HONEST TO GOODNESS TRUTH BEHIND PARROTS & HAVING ONE IN YOUR HOME!!! ((:

ONCE A DAY? NO WAY! ITS MORE LIKE ALL DAY ON AND OFF CLEANING UP, AND THEY SCREECH, SCREAM & FLAP THEIR WINGS AS A RELEASE DUE TO ANXIETY, COMPANIONSHIP, LACK OF EXERCISE & FREEDOM!

THEY ARE NOT A TOY THEY ARE A LIVING BEING, PLEASE DO NOT SUPPORT THE IMPORT OF BIRDS, PARROTS OF ANY KIND!

THANK YOU, FROM A BIRD LOVER, PREVIOUS OWNER & RESCUE

[123natedizel]

omg its like owning a T-Rex

[KatMar791]

That was scary

[Hungwiez]

Very well done! I have a relative that I do NOT want to get a bird because she will mistreat it so I will forward this video. Thanks!! (I wish you could have pointed out the fact that their bites can be very painful) Great vid!

[eatsleepandskate1]

i have a african grey they talk like a human not some weird un human shit

[eatsleepandskate1]

so much bull i have a parrot if they escape they will leave a couple of droppings thats it and you clean their cage every couple of days

[wakojacko00]

You really need to reserch these beautiful animals before you start giving them bad names. You obviously don't have a clue!

[plommeblomst]

my caique spin around to.. <3

[ADLSTODEO]

I have two Australian white cockatoos, hand raised them and they are not that awful i mean they dont mess up the house as i let them out all day...i dont know why you trying to put bad picture in those ppls minds who want to own parrots, they are lovely creatures to own

[SatyrKitty667]

Just give your bird lots of love and attention and you wont have to worry about the screaming so much. Parrots are a lot of work, but patience serves great rewards! like... snuggling!!!

[aapolla89]

not that this video said people shouldn't have birds as pets. just saying that those that do say that, I feel are misinformed.

[aapolla89]

Owning any animal is like having a kid. If you take care of it properly by ensuring it has a healthy, happy environment then it's an extremely rewarding experience. I don't think telling people not to have birds as pets is the way to go. That's like telling people not to breed because the kids are going to scream and be messy and they're just way to much work. Yeah, kids/pets are hard work, but the reward of putting in that time is love and an enriching life experience. Just be prepared to work