4 DIY Essentials Your Parrot Needs!
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- Опубліковано 7 чер 2024
- Welcome to our first DIY video. As much as this is a “how to” video, it’s more a “how we” did stuff. We will cover how we netted our garden for recall training, how we have built aviaries for Mikey and Mia, how to make parrot perches/bird stands for training with bird safe wood, and how we make bird toys, foraging toys what we think the best parrot toys are. Most of the content in this video will relate to not only macaws but other large parrots.
These 4 topics we cover are the most asked questions we receive on a daily basis so figured this may help some people.
A few things
We are not pros at any of this stuff and there are always other options, so far these have worked for us. If you are netting your garden with small birds, make sure the hole spacing is small enough. We feel the aviary we currently have is too small and can’t wait to have more space to build a huge flight aviary. The perches we made can be made out of many different types of stands, we just prefer the t bar lighting stands. For smaller birds, camera tripods and mic stands work well.
Netting your garden - 0:40
Aviaries - 4:05
Perches - 7:59
Toys - 10:27
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Isn't it lovely when mikey the macaw & friends uploads.
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I love the cardboard idea for the big wheel. I have also found that my B&G as well as my Military like fish! We had a big aviary built like a "Pool Cage" of aluminum pipe and then put 1x2 wire and then screening over it. I live in the southern U.S. and this is great to keep the mosquitoes out.
Aww amazing.
yeh, I like that cardboard idea too! Especailly cause mine keeps on freezing up, due to a mix of being pooped on top of (with lorikeet poop, which is sugar based liquid & so acts like glue) & the sultanas & dates being sticky & being rubbed against the edges, so I'm thinking as well as the added challenge, the cardboard may also help control that :)
That would keep predators away from the fish, right?
Just a thing to add to building a perch, you have to heat it up. You have to heat it because there could possibly be bugs and insects that can kill you're bird
Can u tell me what perch is that in the video with the cocnuts bowls with it
Most definitely! I sterilize all my wood in the oven first before making toys or perches, super easy :)
Btw bugs are insects.😁 For my curiosity ,what bugs and how can they actually kill the bird?
@@oxanastanley4283parasites, mites, etc. Very dangerous
@@oxanastanley4283 all bugs are insects but not all insects are bugs….if that makes sense
Have you tried talking to councils about the branches? I'm in Australia, so perch branches aren't a problem here as there's gum trees everywhere & big branches get dumped in bushy areas at the ends of streets all over the place, but I've also had times when I've seen council workers pruning trees & asked them if I can grab a branch for birds & had them cut them to size for me on the spot & everything.
I would imagine if you called the council in the area where that white berch is, they'd likely be willing to help you out with telling you when it's next scheduled for maintenence so you could go & collect branches they need to remove, or more than that, they can likely tell you where others are, you could maybe even have them call you when they get a call from someone reporting a fallen branch they need to go out & cut up & remove.
I would say to ask them if you can go to where they take all their tree waste to, but normally they mulch everything, so that likely won't be helpful. If you're willing to go to where they are, when they're there though (ie no inconvenience to them), they should be willing to help you out :)
You guys make the best content on UA-cam keep it going!!! 😀
Indeed!
Aww thanks so much.
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Thank you! Got some great ideas from this video. An extra step I like to do with parrot safe wood perches is bake them in the oven at 100-120 degrees C (if they fit) for an hour or so. That will definitely kill off any nasty bugs and germs and gives me extra peace of mind. Thank you for such amazing content!
I've made a pretty good DIY tree branch stand for my amazons. I bought 4 relatively broad wooden planks and used metal 90 degree angels to screw them together like a tall box. Then I placed this on a big squared wooden plate and used more metal angels to secure it. Now I can get very big tree branches from the forest and simply put them into the stand like flowers into a vase
Oh wow. Amazing
This was an amazing video! You guys put so much effort in the video, thank you guys. I loved every second of watching it. Everything is so well explained.
Aww thanks so much.
Thank you so much! Was looking forward to this kind of in-depth video about both indoor and outdoor kind of needs for birds!
Glad you enjoyed it.
I cant believe some people disliked they probably missed the like button
Haha, there’s always a few
Your aviary tips are an absolute godsent!! Gave me better ideas for my own aviary.
Awww amazing.
You are for sure very creative and full of good tips! Thank you very much! 😊
No problem. Thanks.
Thank you for the information
Thanks.
Awesome video! Great information. I plan to adopt a parrot later this year, and this helps answer a lot of questions and gives a lot of ideas to implement more affordable solutions! Fantastic! Thank you so much!
Awww amazing.
@@MikeyTheMacaw i was wandering i bought the t bar stand but I’m having trouble with making the holes what bit did you guys use
Great video!! Great info and such a good resource. Thank you for the tips. They will save a lot of money.
Thanks so much.
A great informative video, thank you so much, love what you do!!
Thanks so much.
Precise and informative! Thanks
Thanks.
Loved it!! Especially the garden netting! That would be super cool to do!
Very helpful video! Thank you so much for sharing. I love you guys!
Great. Glad you enjoyed it.
Oh, awesome!!! Thank you guys!!!! Hugs
Thanks.
Thank you so much for the videos. You guys rock! Keep up the great work.
Thanks so much.
Literally just got the busy barrel foraging toy you mentioned about a week ago for my Eclectus parrot and he absolutely loves it! I originally thought it would be too hard for him to figure out but he had it nailed within a day. It keeps him busy and he loves working for his food.
Awww amazing. They are so good right.
Fantastic video, thank you for sharing. Mia and Mikey are absolutely gorgeous and you two are amazing fid parents ❤
Thanks so much.
great ideas. i´m in the process of learning about parrots right now. and this comes in really handy for possible future birds in my life
Aww amazing.
Awesome ideas with regards to the Netting, never though of pulling it up using fishing line and hooks!
Thanks. It’s worked so well for us.
Your kiddos are so cute!! Thanks for the great ideas.
Thanks.
Thanks My Ringneck And blue and gold macaw loved the perch and the net helps them not wander off
Love your channel
Aww amazing. Glad we could help.
i love how inclusive this person is
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This is so helpful, so many useful practical tips, thanks so much
Aww yay
Great video as always, they help and inspire me to be the best parrot owner I can be.
Aww amazing. So good to hear.
wow what a video so much learning provided thankss!!!!
Fabulous advice
Thank you.
GREAT Videos- Th 4 all of ur advices
Rewatched this several times now. Each time useful! Making a patio aviary for our Indian ringneck 😁
Aww amazing.
You guys inspired me for netting part of the back yard for my eclectus, works like a charm and i can easily put it up and break it down within 15minutes! Great seeing you guys being so creative :) My dad and i are always on the hunt for big tree branches we can use. A neighbour was cutting down his berch tree so we even made a lovely white play tree from it!
Aww amazing. Your bird must love it.
You are the main reason why I want a Makaw! Luv u guys!!!
Haha awww. They are a lot of work.
This was awesome! Thanks for all the info! I love the foraging wheel! So cool!
Thanks. Yea it’s such a great toy.
Thanks for the video!!!
No problem. Thanks for watching.
Da gusto ver lo bien cuidados que están y sobre todo que no están encerrados en una jaula y tienen libertad para poder volar. 😊
Loved seeing the foraging toys , we have guniea pigs .It is very important, to keep animals busy and work for thier food .
Superb video, guys. Everyone with a parrot should watch this. I'm gonna try the steel mesh for my greys.
Thanks.
Thanks for the info!!!
No problem.
Very good ideas. Thanks
Thanks.
Great video love your energy
Wow! These are awesome😃 I’ve always wondered about the garden netting one😁 thanks so much for the vid!!
Thanks.
This was great.... always up for making my own natural perches etc
Amazing.
Brilliant video x
Thank you
Thanks Northern Parrots for the amazing toys!
All toys featured in this video can be purchased here
www.northernparrots.com/mikey1
All your birds are beautifull ... And are well looked after! 😍 They have all the conditions to be happy 💖 ... Because they have the best Daddy in the world ... That gives them a lot of love and dedication! 🤗 That God gives you a lot of health to care of them! ... Stay home! ... Stay safe! 🙏
Awww thanks. We do our best to keep them happy.
Don't forget mommy human-
great content mate! very informative.
Omg I just got a macaw and a amazon last week and I am so happy you are making this video THANK YOU.
@Christopher Crowe 3 weeks is not enough. You need to research for at least over a year. These birds are lifetime commitments and are no joke. Definitely not birds for kids either
I thought you said you got a macaw from amazon
Glad this video helped. But having these birds is a crazy commitment. One that should be made once you move out of your parents homes and have your life some what set up.
THANK YOU! LOVE LOVE LOVE YOU GUYS YOUR INFO YOUR BIRDS.... You are making the world better for captive birds. XOXOXO Love, Maya & Noco The Pirate Parrot
Your videos is awesome 👏 👏👏👏keep it up! Live your videos !!!
Awww thanks Claudia. Hope yourself and your flock are keeping well and healthy.
Thank you! So helpful!!
Amazing.
This is a fab vid. We don't even have our parrot yet but this is extremely helpful info. So glad I found your channel ☺ Thank you!
Aww amazing. Glad we could help.
Love the videos keep em coming
So excited to finally see this when I asked about where you got the net on Instagram. Ohhh I can't wait to build one with the netting for my future bird(s) have a good day and thank you guys for posting amazing videos.
Aww amazing.
12:48 My Goffin's cockatoo loves the foraging toy I purchased from the same people who make the metal busy barrel toy. The one I got him is called "the goodie gadget." Dumb name. Great toy. It looks like a giant bullet with a cap that you unscrew to put in the treats. It spins around, and it has a slit on each side of the bottom of the "bullet" where a bird has to get the treat out of. Sometimes he'll even play with that toy without treats in it. I'm looking forward to getting him the busy barrel toy next (the bullet toy is too easy for him now even though he loves it).
The lighting stand is an awesome tip! I was going to have hubby try to fix a perch to a camera tripod but the lighting stand would be much better!
Yea, much more sturdy too
yeh I'm LOVING this idea too! I've been trying to make bases for the branches I have & they're all wobbly & so heavy too & take up lots of floor space to make stable enough, which is annoying when not in use & in a small place, so this lighting stand idea is awesome & one I will DEFINITELY be using! Best tip ever!
This is a great video wow just what I needed to know thank u so so much for great tips ! 😊🙏👍!!
Awww thanks.
you guys are going crazy on making treat toys difficult for your birds, i love it))
I love your birds so much
Awww. So do we.
This is the best video I've ever watched about parrots
Btw luuuuuuuv ur vids 👍👍👍👍👍
Haha wow. Thanks.
I second that
Im bringing home a baby blue and gold girl very soon, and I’m fortunate enough to have a huge garden. We’re designing and building and aviary from scratch and filming ourselves building it and would for you guys to see it!
Awww amazing. So good to hear.
i bet a lot of the rest of us would love to see it too! always nice to know what works, and also what doesn't.
This is literally so helpful
Glad you enjoyed it.
I really love your channel. Please upload often
Thanks. We will try.
Thanks for the great tips🙊💘
No problem. Thanks for watching.
Yes! I’m preparing to get a bird so thank you for making this video :D
Aww amazing. Glad it helped.
Good luck with you new bird your gettining!
What type of bird are you getting/have got?
What bird are getting!
Herox same
Yesss ❤️❤️ love Mikey and Mia
Awww yay
Nice one thankyou wanted to know how to net my courtyard. Love the fishing line idea, I've been wondering how you made the middle of your net peek! Brilliant video guys cheers.
Thanks so much. Glad it helped.
Fantastic content.
Thank you.
Suuppppeeer good video thank you so much♥️♥️♥️♥️
I love your channel ❤
My dad makes Diy Toys and Perches for my Bird . You guys Make the best Bird Videos in UA-cam 💜💜.
Aww amazing. Your dad sounds cool
this was a really helpful video, thanks 💞💞
Amazing. Thanks.
Fantastic video!!
Thank you.
Thanks guys you have probably just saved me loads of money ha ha
Haha yes!!!
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Hi!This is a very good video! This was very helpful
Thanks so much.
You guys deserves more subscribers.
Haha aww thanks. Tell ya friends.
@@MikeyTheMacaw I will
So informative
Thank you!
great video
Wonderful video! This is sure to help a lot of people!
Thank you. Hopefully it does.
This was extremely helpful thank you 🙏🏽
Thanks.
Nice now i have a use for my toolbelt ty
Haha great.
Hello luv ur content thank you so much for it☺️
Aww thanks.
I like the birds.
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Kellin (my 3 month old 'tiel) and i love watching your videos together!
Awww amazing.
@@MikeyTheMacaw i wish one day i could free flight train him. i know it is possible with cockatiels, but, i live in southern california, and our property, altho plenty big enough to fly on, is patrolled by hawks, and i would never want to risk kellin getting hurt.
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Haha which one of these did you request? We had a few requests. Thanks for requesting
Cool vid.
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Great video!! Keep it up :)
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I am going to get a macaw and this helps a lot thanks 😊
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I love your content
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Ahhh i wish i was one of your macaws :D they eat better than i do with all that delicious fruit!
Haha, they eat better than us too
Literally today I was about to ask you in Insta about your net info, because we are getting prepared to revive a military macaw and an African grey so this video is PERFECT 🤩 thx so much I loved it, very useful
Aww amazing. Thanks.
a fun foraging toy for smaller birds is taking a piece of aper and puting some treats in it and rool the ball until the treats are barelly visible
Great idea.