I am from Zimbabwe, where these parrots occur naturally in the wild. My grandfather raised one from hatchling size, and I have the sweetest childhood memories of that beautiful, sweet parrot boy. Seeing them and hearing the sounds that they make brings so much nostalgia and precious memories. I can tell their natural call anytime and anywhere. Sadly, neither my grandfather, nor his parrot JP are still with us. I dream of getting my own. They are the sweetest and gentlest, and really, really good talking skills. The huge beak, by the way, is to crack open the hard fruit that they naturally feed on here in Africa. Thanks for your video, and please give each of your gorgeous birdies a kiss from me❤️
Wow! Do you see these birds around you in the trees? I LOVE seeing our native birds and the few wild parrots that are here Thank you for sharing your memory of your grandfather's. What a sweet memory. We always wonder if they make 'natural sounds or if they are different, since they are with us. Sounds like they do. Of course, they also whistle to some of our music! I hope you get one, or two, soon!
@@ParrotBliss Yes, we do see them! But more often than that we hear them☺️ Unmistakable sound. Thank you for your sweet words, I would love to get a couple of my own ❤️
@@nicholasdewet677 I thought their beak was for nuts. A hard fruit, how interesting. What kind of flavor is it? I'd like to get something similar for them, although I doubt it'll be close enough and I doubt it'll be hard. Still, I want to try.
@@ParrotBliss Hi, I enjoy your videos a lot and just did a bit of googling. Apparently they are rather specialized eaters in the wild and prefer to eat the fruits of the Afrocarpus falcatus tree. Which happens to be the biggest tree locally and a source of food for a variety of other birds and animals. The yellow fruits are edible, but resinous and are mostly nut really. Which the birds also eat and might even be their primary reason for feeding on them. Sterile fruits stay small and green and are really hard, they also probably stay up high in the tree making them ideal for the birds I'd say. The trees are also planted ornamentally and as hedges, even internationally and much like bird names are known by a variety of common names in different countries. You can even order the seeds online. From what I gather as a species they bear fruit about every other year and still get fruits when planted ornamentally. They also take well to being replanted. So possibly you could plant your own and move em around/trim some branches when they bear fruits, as a very exclusive treat+activity ;)
Parrot Bliss it’s very very orange so he “thinks” it’s she but not sure. But you said genders make not much difference. But I have heard after they turn “teen”, boys act out.
@@hikarusato5923 I understand that females are born less often than males. Quantum is a male and he hasn't started acting out at all. Maybe she will. Female parrots are known for being very territorial, guarding their nest. So, I say you never know. But this species always seems phenomenal.
Parrot Bliss I have a dilemma. I am hearing from people $4,000 plus tax for Cape is expensive. I know a breeder who sells male $3,000 and female $3,300. But I don’t know him but he raises only Poi’s. A lot of them. He will let go unweaned but BOB will not sell unweaned. I have never seen this breeders birds so just debating which one to get it from? I really think it’s a lot to do w each bird’s personalities so it’s almost gamble.
Hi I have a female Cape and I was wondering what type of fresh vegetables exactly is best for them? I give mine fresh Green Beens etc. But they normally just eat everything else and leave the vegetables, so I’m worried these are not the right vegetables for my bird, could you possibly point me in the right direction?
I am from Zimbabwe, where these parrots occur naturally in the wild. My grandfather raised one from hatchling size, and I have the sweetest childhood memories of that beautiful, sweet parrot boy. Seeing them and hearing the sounds that they make brings so much nostalgia and precious memories. I can tell their natural call anytime and anywhere. Sadly, neither my grandfather, nor his parrot JP are still with us. I dream of getting my own. They are the sweetest and gentlest, and really, really good talking skills. The huge beak, by the way, is to crack open the hard fruit that they naturally feed on here in Africa. Thanks for your video, and please give each of your gorgeous birdies a kiss from me❤️
Wow! Do you see these birds around you in the trees? I LOVE seeing our native birds and the few wild parrots that are here
Thank you for sharing your memory of your grandfather's. What a sweet memory. We always wonder if they make 'natural sounds or if they are different, since they are with us. Sounds like they do. Of course, they also whistle to some of our music!
I hope you get one, or two, soon!
@@ParrotBliss Yes, we do see them! But more often than that we hear them☺️ Unmistakable sound. Thank you for your sweet words, I would love to get a couple of my own ❤️
@@nicholasdewet677 I thought their beak was for nuts. A hard fruit, how interesting. What kind of flavor is it? I'd like to get something similar for them, although I doubt it'll be close enough and I doubt it'll be hard. Still, I want to try.
@@ParrotBliss Hi, I enjoy your videos a lot and just did a bit of googling. Apparently they are rather specialized eaters in the wild and prefer to eat the fruits of the Afrocarpus falcatus tree. Which happens to be the biggest tree locally and a source of food for a variety of other birds and animals. The yellow fruits are edible, but resinous and are mostly nut really. Which the birds also eat and might even be their primary reason for feeding on them. Sterile fruits stay small and green and are really hard, they also probably stay up high in the tree making them ideal for the birds I'd say.
The trees are also planted ornamentally and as hedges, even internationally and much like bird names are known by a variety of common names in different countries. You can even order the seeds online. From what I gather as a species they bear fruit about every other year and still get fruits when planted ornamentally. They also take well to being replanted. So possibly you could plant your own and move em around/trim some branches when they bear fruits, as a very exclusive treat+activity ;)
Wow thank you so much. I went back again today to see the cape w my son. I am close to 90% getting the bird! Thank you and will keep you posted.
You will LOVE him or her! Has Jay already found out the gender?
Parrot Bliss it’s very very orange so he “thinks” it’s she but not sure. But you said genders make not much difference. But I have heard after they turn “teen”, boys act out.
@@hikarusato5923 I understand that females are born less often than males. Quantum is a male and he hasn't started acting out at all. Maybe she will. Female parrots are known for being very territorial, guarding their nest. So, I say you never know. But this species always seems phenomenal.
Parrot Bliss I have a dilemma. I am hearing from people $4,000 plus tax for Cape is expensive. I know a breeder who sells male $3,000 and female $3,300. But I don’t know him but he raises only Poi’s. A lot of them. He will let go unweaned but BOB will not sell unweaned. I have never seen this breeders birds so just debating which one to get it from? I really think it’s a lot to do w each bird’s personalities so it’s almost gamble.
Btw. I liked when your cat walked in. The way they acted is very calm
They are soooo chill! Very wonderful to live with 💜
Nothing better then a cape
I'm not arguing against that!
Hi I have a female Cape and I was wondering what type of fresh vegetables exactly is best for them? I give mine fresh Green Beens etc. But they normally just eat everything else and leave the vegetables, so I’m worried these are not the right vegetables for my bird, could you possibly point me in the right direction?
I will - how old is your Cape?
@@ParrotBliss thanks, my Cape is 3 years old.
Good info...so much knowledge
My 7 years old female is wonderful. She is making different kind of noices thow but not lourd at all. Is it because I’m in different country? Thanks!
It's hard for me to say because I don't know what kind of noises she is making :)
Yes I understand 😁🦜
thx for the great information. Do you think you could do a jardine vs a hahns
I'll think about it. My prob is I haven't had the blessing of a Jardine in my flock 😭
Parrot wizard guy said Truman (cape smells). Is that true?