The truth about Green Cheek Conures
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- Опубліковано 12 лип 2024
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Guys this is not me asking for your judgement. This is me just stating why I wouldn't get another GCC. Ya'll tell me I didn't do my research but this is me putting more information out there for people to know what its like and all I get is hate, no wonder nobody talks about his stuff and I came into this unprepared. It would have been nice to know these things before I bought mine to better prepare me mentally. Shouldn't we not be another hateful animal group and be a community that supports each other? Wouldn't that be so much better..
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Guys this is not me asking for your advice or your judgement. This is me just stating why I wouldn't get another GCC. Ya'll tell me I didn't do my research but this is me putting more information out there for people to know what its like and all I get is hate, no wonder nobody talks about this stuff and I came into this unprepared. It would have been nice to know these things before I bought mine to better prepare me mentally. And no, like I said in the video, i'm not planning on getting another bird. And yes I do let him out of his cage, he usually showers with me as-well. Shouldn't we not be another hateful animal group and be a community that supports each other? Wouldn't that be so much better.. the name calling is unnecessary.
But the information you are giving is false. That's what many people are trying to tell you. There is plenty of information to research from via UA-cam and Google. Many people talk about owning birds and what it's like. But you're making GCC out to be evil, which they aren't. They are big parrots in small bodies. Our GCC chews everything. He can bite, but thanks to training does it lightly. There are many examples of ways to train in UA-cam which have helped me a lot. If you're going to release wrong information regarding a bird of course bird lovers are going to react. It's posted on a lot of parrot groups on FB.
Ola Nellies nothing I said is false.. these are all things my bird does. People in the comments aren’t telling me that it’s not true, they’re telling me that I should have known this before I got one. Even if it’s not true about YOUR bird it’s sure true about MINE.
This is my experience with a bird and the things that I state about him are 100% true.
@@BriclynForest maybe you should spend more time with it
@@olanellies7720 She's not 'making anything' other than a UA-cam video. Why is her opinion an attack on a species? Are you a member of a Pro-Conure Ownership Association or something and you're worried about her hurting the bottom line?
This wasn't a training video. Yes, almost all behavior from all birds can be corrected with the right kind of training.
So, just what kind of training do you need to stop being an annoying internet troll?
1. All birds are really messy
2. All birds are very destructive
3. All birds destroy everything
4. Not all birds can be trained.
5. Don't get a bird because it's cute.
6. If you don't want a bird that doesn't bite sometimes, isn't destructive, isn't extremely messy, and more, just don't get a bird.
I want to note that this doesn't just go out to the UA-camr. This goes out to everyone. Make sure you do research, and make sure that you know what your doing. Bird are a lifetime commitment
Samantha Wit absolutely!
Exactly!
The bird’s probably smarter than this girl to be honest. She buys a high maintenance pet and expects not to have to make an effort to teach her bird manners and the skills needed to adapt to a domestic environment. I wouldn’t go along with her half assed attempts at training either.
Most of these "reasons" are basic bird behaviour. GCCs aren't the only bird species that are messy and loud, because all birds do this.
Nicholas Bennett I cant speak for all parrots because I only have this one.
Small conures at least can't remove tendons from your fingers, and have a pretty quiet volume compared to other parrots, even during 'danger alarm', well maybe the rest of time ha.
@@BriclynForest Almost all birds tend to have similar behaviour which your finding it unusual
I have one Alexander and pineapple concure they both love to chew every thing but they never bite me very aggressively always patiently and I always take their bite as a sign of love towards me
All points listed in the above video are true but they are true only for yellow concure is false
The point are universal bird behaviour facts please note that if tomorrow you decide to bring some other bird species so please be ready because they will also be doing the same point which you are finding unusual behaviour of yellow concure
cons: its a bird
stuff like this is frustrating because shes literally complaining about the things that is just bird behavior. Nobody is hating on her theyre just saying "what did you expect?"
when you get a bird dont expect it to be quiet and clean. its a bird. they chew on things, and scream, and make messes because that is what birds do.
Absolutely true, the video she made is so demotivating tht no newbie wud buy a gcc
Those are the shittiest reasons of why not to get another GCC. Why not just all together say I won’t get another bird again? They’re not dumb... your training just wasn’t all there and consistent. All birds in general need an insane amount of attention, if you can’t provide that... stay away from them
blues33 is getting a bird in about a month but even I know this say it again for the people in the back!!!
blues33 blues33, yes you can immediately tell she doesn’t have the carisma or character to own a bird. She may be better with a cat.
Honestly you’ll notice a huge personality change in the bird when you start giving it a lot of attention and more space to move. Mine was great but when I started letting him out of the cage earlier in the morning to I would spend more time with him he became significantly more energetic then before. Seems he was enjoying the extra attention
@@Cosme422 truly
What the heck? “Maybe he’s just dumb”? Maybe you don’t try enough. You expect them to learn within just a couple weeks? You said it yourself. He’s still a baby.
She did a whole video with him quietly sitting on her hand and she dares to insult him like this......
I have over 80 parrots. Lovebirds to macaws. Including over 20 green cheek conures. Seems like it's all her fault honestly.
jesus christ
may i ask how your hearing is?
@@unthawing1508 lol! he must have outdoor aviaries, but still, holy parrots! 😨
I have yelow sided green cheek conure. Out of all of your birds are the conures more nippy than the others? I have only been exposed to small birds that are always in cages (none of them were mine). This is my first bird. I watch videos and have purchased training videos both from Birdtricks. He has a great diet before in the morning and pellets in the night. He gets lots of out of cage time. Any advice?
Honestly, (no hate so don’t be upset), why would you ever get a Caique if you can’t handle a Green Cheek Conure?! 😭 Caiques, for one, are FAR more destructive than Green Cheeks. They are also bigger, moodier, and get bored very easily. Not a good choice
Right?!?! Their bites are worse, they're way more demanding, everything she listed will be MORE of a problem with a caique
i came here to see what the pros and cons of a green cheek conure was and all i got is why you shouldn't get a bird, if you don't accept the fact that they are messy, they bite, they are noisy, etc, you shouldn't get a bird at all, because they are ALL of those things. it may depend on the bird, but as someone who has had birds before, i can confirm you will get bit, you will experience the mess, and your eardrums will get blown out, and if you don't want any of that? don't get a bird!
Conures are known to be more noisy then most other parrots but still yeah it should be expected for any bird really.
Girl DO NOT get a caique!! If you can't handle a green cheek, you should stick with something really mellow like a cockatiel (or no birds at all). Caiques are adorable but can get super grumpy and are capable of hard, painful, bloody bites. All of the points in your video are why you shouldn't get a parrot, period- not just a conure.
Exactly
My green cheeks are so easy to take care of compared to my caique. He is a sweet boy but he is so much messier and louder than the green cheeks combined. Omg why does she even have a parrot if she talks about how mean they are and how dumb they are??
If you post a video like this, then you should expect people to comment. Frankly, it seems to me that you did not do your homework and in my opinion, your bird is only as smart as the person training him. Leaving him in his cage because he is bitey is only going to make that worse. GCC must be socialized and played with everyday, even when you don't feel like it. I think for the birds sake, you should probably find a reputable rehoming bird sanctuary and let them place him with someone who can give him the proper care he needs. I gather you don't provide fresh fruits or veggies because he makes a mess and that's not right either. I feel really sorry for your bird.
I mean, every problem you've listed has a solution......
If you cannot handle a conure...do not get a caique...
Maybe a cocktail or budgie....that's it
The fact that you would even suggest that he may just be dumb tells me everything I need to know about this situation. I agree that rehoming him to someone patient with experience is a good idea.
he’s not dumb
Sorry but the fact you called him dumb completely ruins your point. Birds are only as smart as the time you put into him. If you only had him 10 months and expect him to be this perfect parrot you are wrong. Give it more time and training.
She's pathetic.
Agreed!!
I mean, I feel like ALL parrots do these things. These are all natural and should be 100% expected when you get any bird.
All birds are different. You claim you aren’t asking for advice. People try to give advice to people who aren’t taking good care of their birds. You act like we are being rude, but most of us want to help.
I’m not hating but if you say birds are your passion then you’re wrong because you would’ve liked any bird either way whether it’s mean or behaves bad.
Exactly.
NEVER call your pet dumb. Very sad to hear referring to your bird as dumb :/
James Troisi I know my heart broke when she said that like ouch... 💔💔💔
They don’t understand English
@@pretty-micky3737 They do. Do some research before spewing bullshit, and don't ever get a bird.
@@roachmorphine8018what the hell is wrong with you?💀
My conure is very smart so.. if you think your bird is dumb it’s probably you who is teaching him incorrectly ..
So the main thing i get from this video is that this lady is not suited to keeping birds and didn't fully do her research before getting a conure.I have a conure and not only are they clever but with a little time and patience they are trainable
Yea, I'm getting the same vibe, when she was talking about chewing I kinda got the vibe that she didn't know what she was getting into. Mine nips currently but that's because I just got him from a rescue but he is already getting better with nipping, other than that he just sits on my shoulder and wants scratches lol.
very trainable i was able to target train get it to fly to my finger on command step up and spin around on command all in my second week of getting one
A Caique (or as you said, crochet lmao) are considered much more advanced birds. Do not get one if you cannot handle a conure's behaviour. Caiques are MUCH more demanding than a simple green cheek conure
The problems here are handler mistakes, mis management, training issues and misunderstanding behavior.
No hate, but its a bird what did you expect? ;)
Super bird ^o^
Lol yea everything she mentioned has a lot to do with how you handle the bird & the fact that it’s a bird (esp, the messy part)
@@CrystalClearThoughts the problem is some people do absolutely no reserch before they get any type of pet.
I know like not every bird likes being trained and this is the basics of
Owning a bird
Girl u shouldn't had bought that beautiful bird If you don't have patience. I got a gorgeous green cheek conure and she's the most beautiful thing ever. My husband and I trained her to poop on the floor and she is the smartest ,plus cutest bird.
They take work and lots of patience. I love my GCC so much. After I watched this he bit me and I said, "uh oh Amigo, think I hafto make a super negative UA-cam video about how terrible you are!" Totally joking of course! Birds bite sometimes. Don't want to get bit? Don't get a bird.
why u gotta go and call him dumb like that 😐
Exactly.....
😂
Wow poor bird. GCC are a lot of hard work and daily effort and it really sounds like your not motivated enough to work on or improve his behaviour. Also im not sure why you were surprised that your GGC bites because being nippy is a very common trait in GGC and if you did your research like you said you would have been prepared for this and able to correct this behaviour? This poor bird is going to be alive for the next 15+ years and it really sounds like your not the right match for a GGC.
I'm pretty sure she did her research. She's passionate about birds and has had birds in the house and she has obviously researched how to toilet train and train to do tricks cause she said she's tried. I just think it's her frustration that some things haven't worked yet and when we get frustrated we get upset and when we're upset we are negative and that gives off bad vibes....negative vibes can be felt by the bird and they won't cooperate with us if we are this way. I just hope she takes a deep breath and keeps going and they will bond better.
noo the bird is not dumb.
Oof girl... green cheek conures are like the “easier” version of a caique. If you can’t handle a GCC DEFINITELY don’t get a caique 😂
I once wanted a caique then i did research on them. I was like oh boy nevermind, i will look at cute videos instead haha
Well you should've done research on it, I feel like you don't deserve it at all. You called it dumb, they take time to learn things. You weren't born walking did you ? Exactly, step by step, patience is key. I had a green cheek conure who I loved soo much & she passed away recently, you don't deserve it.
Bro exactly this is what i said
Bro you got a bird the whole point of a pet is taking care of it but you just dont want to. THEN WHYD YOU GET A BIRD
You act as if these birds come in completely trained ready to love you as if they aren’t birds lmao...
He’s not dumb, he’s stubborn and you are impatient. Stubbornness is like a huge personality trait for these guys - but they are also very loving. Don’t underestimate their intelligence - I’ve heard people say they are a big parrot in a little parrot’s body. You may have a better time if you respect his space and let him learn to trust you. Getting a Caique is not going to be any different. Devote your time to the bird you already have. He deserves your love!
You are absolutely right!!! Conures are the sweetest and very intelligent. See her latest Caique update.. Very sad she still hasnt learned proper care and training :/ It seems she bases pets off cute videos she sees online without proper research. Very unfortunate
@@audeeznutz Dude did you even listen to the video? Its not even my bird.
2:13 well no wonder he bites 😖 *THAT IS NOT HOW YOU HANDLE A BIRD*
Poor bird. I feel bad for that sweet little conure. Conures are the best! They're my favorite parrots ❤
sweetie maybe you should just stick with a hamster
sabrina lynn ahaha yes
Hamsters bite and destroy too so maybe not. She'll say they're all bad because she can't train it
Biting / being territorial : can be trained to not be done. You're not reading body language well, you will get bit.
Messy : You didn't do your research. Any parrot/bird is messy.
Destructive : You aren't giving him enough entertainment to keep himself busy. Foraging toys etc. are a must for these smart animals.
Loves to chew : ^ Exact same as being destructive. Also not enough research. They are birds, they NEED to chew.
Potty train : It's not healthy for a bird to be potty trained, this can actually cause illnesses because your bird might stop pooping and only poop when you see it.
Failing to train : Sounds like it's an issue on YOUR end, not knowing body language, giving up too soon. Not patient enough.
As for your sister's Pionus, any bird can be trained to be content and OK with others than just their owners. This takes commitment and time, and a lot of patience and training. Which one again, sounds like an issue on her side, not the birds.
Caique's (Kay-yeek) are like cockatoos but in a smaller body. If you can not handle a GCC, do NOT get a caique.
If your pet bird isn't thriving, but just surviving, you need to be looking for someone who can make your birds life better. I think this is something you should look into for real. You don't seem like a good bird owner unless you start changing things.
I second this, this is honestly just sad to watch, poor baby :(
I agree with you 100%. Wonderful advice. Before getting my green cheek conure I researched them for about 10 months before making my decision. And then I prepped my home for about a month after getting rid of dangers, adding play areas etc. parrots are incredibly smart and need enrichment. This video comes across as if her want for the bird was very shallow. “I want it to play and do tricks and poop only in a cage and make no mess.” And then when it doesn’t do those things (that NOT) all birds do then “he’s dumb I guess”
When getting an animal, especially an exotic pet, you should go into it with the mindset- I am getting this animal solely to take care of it and provide it a wonderful life. After that any fun or cool things they do are a bonus.
Didn't know that about potty training! My birds poos never bother me so I never tried potty training. Now I'm glad I didn't! ❤
this girl only care is making videos!!! she dose not spend the time with her bird like she should. if she did she would realize how smart loving and loyal these birds can be ..
I agree she shouldn't own a bird she's not ready
Yeah, you are not a "bird person". ALL parrots are like this.
yeah all parrots and parakeets are smart.
Absolutely, she really shouldn't have gotten a bird in the first place. She obviously didn't do her research. Glad she won't ever get one again
I wouldnt say that exactly. Not all birds are meant for everyone. There are some species that are better suited for a persons wants and needs.
Birds ate definitely not her passion, sure birds chew things but you can teach then not to, and saying he is dumb is awful she probably just expected him to learn tricks in the first day. Smh
My pineapple green conure unfortunately has a overgrown beak and I’m going to attempt to clip off the overgrown part of the beak and try to sand it down to normal wish me luck!
Esteban Rodriguez it’s not a Pineapple green conure it’s all ways a green cheek conure it call pineapple as a color no a Species
ItsnerdssS my bad I forgot to add that 😂
and it probably says something that her conure prefers biting the door rather than the toys in their cage, birds are smart creatures and the bird obviously thinks the door is better than the toys, sounds like the bird needs better toys
@@Kokiicat yes and her door is clearly painted white and house paint can be toxic to birds
“Birds are my passion” isn’t even passionate enough to do the research to know what the basic cons of owning one are
Ya boi Cade true lol
if everybody else’s conure is doing great and urs isn’t... i think u can clearly see where the problem is. there’s nothing wrong with just not liking the breed. but theres everything wrong with spreading misinformation and blaming the birds when he’s really not the problem. and before u say “i’m not spreads misinformation” yes, yes u are. i understand ur specificcally talking about ur own bird, but how u phrased it in the entire video it was like you talking abt every single conure. hope next time ur clear about what exactly ur saying
I'll adopt this green cheek if you don't want it, not kidding message me if interested.
Hell I would too
Right!! He's beautiful and so cute!
A lot of the things listed in the video are just parrot behaviors. If you can't handle these, you are not ready for a parrot. Parrots are messy, destructive, and most are pretty loud. Thank you for the statement in the beginning of the video. Too many parrots are bought by uneducated people and dumped in shelters. It's truly awful the things some birbs have to go through.
I rarely ever leave comments on UA-cam videos, but I feel like I can’t ignore this one.
Let me just start by saying all of my comment is constructive criticism. I’m not trying to make you feel bad. You seem like you had good intentions, but that doesn’t change how much misinformation is in this. If you cannot handle a green cheek than parrots as a whole are not the right pet for you. And caique parrots are ten times worse btw. I don’t doubt that you did some research, but I can tell you didn’t do enough. You should be heavily researching an animal for several months before even considering getting one.
What you said about not being able to train your bird, let me tell you something I have learned from years of training animals; It is never the animals fault. If YOU can’t get your pet to do something it’s because YOU are not doing it right. Please don’t put the blame on your bird.
To be completely honest with you, I think you should find your bird a different home. If you fail to supervise your bird while he chews on your door that badly then it’s only a matter of time before he chews an electrical chord or ingest something toxic.
I could keep going but I think I’ve said enough. Good luck to you and your pets.
couldnt agree more👍
You should never treat birds like the next step
Please rehome your bird. It deserves a life with someone who actually enjoys what is standard bird behavior. You didn't do your research, you aren't doing it a favor by "sticking it out". There is a home out there where someone who actually enjoys birds is desperately looking for a pet.
I do not think you handled that bird well. I got mine at 3 months old and in 4 days i was able to gain his trust. Not 100% but atleast he started showing some trust, and now I can make him step up and go potty. It takes a lot of patience. You need to wait until your bird is ready. Your bird will make initiative and not you. He nibs and bites but im working on that now slowly but surely. I AM LOVING MY PINEAPPLE GREEN CHEEK CONURE!!! You need to do more research gurl!
You say they are messy, but all bird are, you say they chew alot, all birds do, you say they are not smart, mine knows wave, spin,step up, and knows tons of words. It sound like you don't know as much as you need to.
If you can’t handle a conure you can’t handle a caique, what you’re describing is the traits that EVERY bird has, you’re forgetting that it is still an animal they have animal instincts and behaviours. You can’t blame the bird for being “dumb” if you don’t even have the time of day to research and actually find out about bird behaviours and what they need to stay stimulated. I suggest you either rehome him or try to find a different perspective and keep an open mind.
Why tf would you want a caique if you can’t even handle a GCC, they are a lot more work then a GCC I can tell you that for sure
SERIOUSLY!! Caiques are GCCs x100!!
I was looking for this comment omg! I see GCC as the “easier” version of a caique 😱 they’re both clowns
Na,I dont agree at all,I adopted mine a week before Christmas 2018,took her around 4 weeks to come around to trusting me aswell as her timid ness subsiding,she hasn't bitten me once,not once & now we adore one another,she locks me and cuddles into me etc,shes actually friendlier and more loving than my Budgies/Parakeets,I would 100% recommend a Green Cheek Conure for a pet if you do your research first of course,also the Green Cheek Conure is a better option than to a Sun Conure say if you live in a flat/apartment as the Green Cheek is way more quieter,she only has a mad half hour of squawking each day & the rest of the time she is quiet or quiet little chirps and noises not screeching and screaming,so yes,If tou have a Budgie/Parakeet or if you did and it has passed away and you feel you would like to take it up a step in the bird world then I really would recommend a Green Cheek Conure,its all about having patience & using some common sense at the end of the day.🙂🦜
you DEFINITELY should not get a caique if u think your conure is too much to handle. they bite harder, more likely to induce more damage to your possessions, and messier.
I've had many green cheeks and none of them did any of these things. I'm only saying this because I don't want others to be scared off. Every bird has its own personality and all mine were sweet. Never bit never destroyed things
Did you just call your bird dumb? 🤦🏼♀️
Sounds like more of a bird mom problem
I got my GCC just over a week ago, and he was completely untamed and terrified, however now he won’t leave me alone, he loves to cuddle and be around me. I definitely feel like you’ve probably given your bird the wrong attitude and expected him to be a perfect pet straight out the box, you have to work with the bird, I just feel like cause he didn’t meet your own expectations you find him a nuisance
Most people shouldn't have birds. They don't understand them and don't really know how to handle or train them. Birds are messy. They are noisy. They may chew. They are not like dogs and cats, and you can easily ruin a bird's personality/behavior with poor handling and ignorant responses. Birds go through puberty which can really change their behavior, and later have hormonal periods in which they may show aggression even towards those they are normally affectionate with. If you can't understand these periods or know how to handle them, don't have a bird. This is not a toy or accessory. It is a living, feeling creature which needs understanding and respect for what it is.
The problems you describe make clear that you don't know what you are doing. A problem companion bird is a reflection of the owner. The sad thing is that this bird could live up to 25 years or more, and this intelligent creature deserves to spend that in a loving, attentive home with someone who knows how to handle it properly.
Well said. I think the best thing she could do is rehome him to someone who is going to give him the understanding and love/attention he needs and deserves.
Birds are not for everyone. It's not like owning a goldfish.
Even owning goldfish can be hard, though tbh, look at all those people on TikTok not giving proper care to them, for those people it’s downright impossible.
I adore my GCC, Amigo. In fact I'm planning on adding another larger Conure, a Blue Crown. Everybird is different. A lot hasto do with your energy. Also you said he's a baby and it will just get worse. That is unfair and actually not true. (Unless you're projecting & manifesting that anticipation. If you believe that will happen, sadly it probably will!) If he's a baby he may also be going through his first molt which makes them moody. Conures (especially green cheeks, are known to be some of the friendliest and easiest parrots to have as companions. If you can't handle a sweet little GCC I would suggest birds are simply not for you and wouldn't ever recommend getting another. Hopefully you stick it out with your GCC, he's so cute! And doesn't deserve this negative video. Maybe have a change in your attitude towards him will help along with better educating yourself on his care. #birdtricks is a really helpful UA-cam channel to check out.
Seems to me she just doesn't like the bird at all, I see no passion here. She needs a hamster not a parrot.
Just a helpful tip. Petting their back makes them think you are their mate and it makes them moody as they get older. Hope this helps
If you are thinking about getting a Caique, think again. If you think a Green Cheek is a pain, a Caique is 10 times worse.
These are really bad reasons you have. ITS A BIRD. What did you expect? Messy,biting,love to chew,flies away. The fact that you compared your bird to a friends bird and called yours dumb. All birds are like that you didn’t train your bird right also not every bird is able to be potty trained. All birds are different. Your definitely not a good owner for a bird and it shows.
P.s all this is YOUR fault.
Alestie Barragan not necessarily. I got my bird when it was already 6 months old from a pet store. Bad idea. I’m dealing with all the inherited bad behaviors from it being there. It’s taking a long long time to take home. I had him stepping up in days and not biting but then all of a sudden started hammering me and won’t step up. Same thing with target training. I inherited these problems and may never be able to get them to stop. I’m slowly one day at a time making small advances. If I had got them as a baby things would be way better. He definitely doesn’t like hands even thou hand fed which tells me the pet store was rough with him and didn’t work at all with him. He is very cage territorial and have had to use some unusual means to get him to stop. He wants to always be dominant but I have to show him that I’m dominant. I’ve had to resort to gloves. He bites hands to get u away but with gloves it doesn’t hurt so I stopped moving away he learned biting doesn’t get my hand away, which at first conditioned some fear but with the clicker anytime I touch him and he freely lets me he gets a clic and a treat. Slowly that had got him to stop biting and stopped running and stepping up again. I hate to force him and pressure him but he will run over u if u let him and see u as less. He’s head strong. We will get there but I don’t see getting to where many get quickly in under 8-12 months if not more. It’s sad bc he wants my attention all the time but being so nippy and stubborn a lot of my time is simply stood next to the cage talking with him. I think most would have returned him but I realize he has made some bad connections and it’s gonna take time to work out these issues with persistence and creativity.
Every bird is messy... If you don't like messy Animals, than get hamster or something else and not every bird can be potty train❤️❤️ #nohate❤️🧡💛💚💙
Hamsters can also be messy. Try fish.
I love my green cheek, your bird is not stupid and if a bird has any problems it is always the person.
I can’t tell if this is supposed to be a sarcastic video or not, but ALL birds bite, poop, and are destructive and territorial, so don’t single out green cheek conures or discourage people from owning one. It is good to let people know these things prior to getting a bird though because a lot of people think they’re so cute, but they can’t handle the maintenance and give them to a shelter.
I can add plenty to your list, but I wouldn’t tell anyone to never buy a bird. I’ve always had birds growing up. Now I’m an adult and thought I’m an experienced bird owner and can get birds on my own. Turns out there’s a lot I didn’t know and was doing wrong. So I agree that everyone should know all the responsibilities and what a huge commitment it is before getting a bird, but don’t discourage people from getting birds because they are very affectionate and smart.
If he’s destructive, he’s bored. Get him foraging toys and puzzles to stimulate his mind and keep him from plucking or screaming. If he makes a mess, out a skirt around the cage or get an acrylic cage. Two things you left out is birds are a lot of money and very clingy. Again, this is for people who can be a good owner. If you have money to buy them new toys, a big cage, free time to spend snuggling with them for hours, and can tolerate all the other crap, you will make a great owner.
Aside from all that, these are a huge bonus of a bird as a pet: You don’t have to take them out to walk them and their poop does not smell.
Unfortunately, the behaviors you are describing are just parrots--not just Green Cheeks. Except the biting, they can be bitey--but if they are hand-fed babies when you get them, that usually isn't a problem--they nibble a lot, but don't bite hard--if you raise them well. Also, don't know if you're bird is full flighted, but that really helps with personality and mood. Green Cheeks are also known to be very quiet for a parrot. Also, I always think that getting a bird delivered by mail can really scar them for life. It's traumatic and scary and parrots don't forget. They are super smart and sensitive. I think if you work with your bird a bit, watch some training videos, get some good toys he's allowed to destroy, talk to him a TON, give him lots of attention (he should be with you--loose out of his cage for at least a couple hours every day--preferably more. Make sure his cage is large and has lots of perches and toys--so it looks like a forest. Good nutrition is important too--a good food with healthy ingredients--don't trust all commercial foods (soy is terrible for birds). This could affect their mood. I think you can turn your relationship with your green cheek around, but it will take some effort. Parrots are HUGE commitment--much more than budgies (parakeets) and cockatiels. If you are set up for them, it doesn't have to feel that unpleasant though. My little 3 year old female Green Cheek is a true joy. I've had her since she was 3 months--from a local breeder who hand-fed her. She's also a pest, a brat and a mess maker, and a lovebug and clown. Enjoy them for what they are. And I wouldn't rule out re--homing. If you take the time to find a good home, it might actually be easier on your bird--especially if you are unhappy with him. Someone with a lot of time and experience could give him a wonderful home where he might blossom.
I just rescued mine from a pet store... hes about 5 months old, I had to get him because he was so stressed with his cage.. he was pulling out his feathers and he only has two long tail feathers. I rescued a few birds in the past so I have some experience with them. He's super timid and scared so I'm going to be taking him out of his cage most of the time, he tries to bite but it doesn't hurt. A couple hours after bringing him home he was eating and drinking water. I take that as a good sign, I have his cage between two plants and I feel like he's super comfy.
Your bird is not stupid, and it made me sad to hear you say that :(
Bird Tricks does consultations if you really need help with your birds. I would suggest training videos and using a clicker if you haven't tried so already.
Hi Briclyn! You look young and some things can only be learned through experience. And owning a GCC is one 😁. You're right - They ARE a lot of work. You now have the opportunity to learn how to care for a GCC. There are some things that will never end with a GCC so you should learn ways to deal with them. Here's a few tips that work for me: To minimize the mess down the wall - buy a piece of plywood as wide and as tall as the cage (or there about), hang a large towel (or 2 or 3) over the plywood and place it behind the cage. The mess is never going to stop but now you only have to wash the towel(s) and not the whole wall. Buy a hand vac and keep it next to the cage. When you walk by, use it to vacuum up the seeds on the floor. This will minimize the mess under the cage and it's easier to sweep up a few seeds more often than a pile of seeds once in awhile. The messy cage - well you gotta change/clean the bottom pan every day. Chewing/destructive behavior - my GCC pulled keys off my laptop too! Isn't that irritating? And chewing window sills (or other things around the house) - find something your bird doesn't like (mine hates anything bright blue). I put a bright blue towel on top of the fridge (I don't want him pooping on top of my fridge) - problem solved. Biting - buy some gloves. Don't let your bird bully you. You can't physically punish a bird so you have to be persistent. My GCC wouldn't go back in his cage sometimes. I got gloves so when I caught him he could bite and he finally figured out I wasn't going to let go. Hmmmm... the biting doesn't work so he realized going back in his cage voluntarily was the better choice. Now don't get me wrong, he still nips sometimes and if I startle him he might bite. Some GCC are very lovable, others not so much. They're all different. Dogs will adapt to you, but YOU have to adapt to a bird. You can do it! Enjoy your learning experience and good luck!
I know this is for her but this is great advice and I will use it. Thank you
I love this!!
Majority of what you said is applicable to literally all parrots. More or less the bigger the parrot the more destructive/messy they are. The tricks? Some parrots just don’t get it. It’s not about the breed it’s about the individual bird.
why would you call your bird dumm?you should love your bird not insult it.
Dang, I have a pineapple green cheeck too and mine doesn't do any of this, except biting other people that he isn't bonded to. Maybe Tiki is just an angel
i have a yellow sided green cheek conure and a cinnamon green cheek conures, and they do alot of what her birds do
I think why there's so much hate towards this video is because of how you handled your reasoning. Any pet has pros and cons not just conures. You most likely missed the signs that your conure was trying to tell you and that may be the reason for its biting. By the sounds of you getting frustrated with its behavior and giving up by putting your bird in the cage gives the impression that you weren't ready for a conure. You seem comfortable with the breed you are used to caring for. Bonding with a pet can take time and not dedicating to it can result misunderstandings. Conures have the trait of bonding to one person. So the bird behaving that way is normal. Your young, but you need to put more effort with your bird. Saying that you had it for 10 months shouldn't be an excuse. Your bird probably isn't as tamed as others because you give up and put it away.
I don't mean to put it as rude, but you don't give the impression of a conure expert. Just a person who tried getting a new breed and not liking it's breed's personality.
I agree
This video makes me a bit upset on how she pretends to know everything about birds. You can't get a parrot thinking they'll behave like a parakeet. Parakeets are birds for show, conures (sub section of parrots) need love and attention like many parrots. She can't put it into it's cage thinking that will teach it to behave better. My conure had a biting problem to strangers when I first got him, but by showing him to other people he learned not to be scared of them. Your conure will bite and not be trainable if you don't try, maybe don't discourage people who want a beautiful loving breed of bird because of the fact you aren't willing to put in enough time with yours.
Pepto fax!!!
Putting parakeets in to a "show" bird section is also harmful :/ All birdies deserve love and attention!
Pepto I’m not trying to start an argument, but parakeets are parrots, they still need love and attention. They are definitely not birds for show, no bird is.
Jolololo Jo facz
This literally just irritated me so much. Every bird has a personality of its own but that doesn't mean you can't teach the bird basic mannerisms.
Here's a tip. Don't cage them. I own many Conures and I Don't cage them. They all have a stand. At night I create a little tent for them to sleep. Believe it or not it teaches them to not poop on you. They start to flap when is poopy time.
I have a rescue GCC who is about to turn 2yrs in October.... I never ever knew what a GCC was until I got him (I live in Australia and there isn't many of them around in normal pet shops) but I had rescued wild native birds, gecko, guinea pigs, rabbits, mice, a husky and owned a couple of budgies and I did EVERYTHING possible to figure out the best way I can provide for my little GCC Kermit and also for all my other rescue animals.
He had 3 homes in 3 months because people just like yourself didn't want to put the effort into raising a baby parrot who holds a huge amount of intelligence and love if you work for it and show them the same.
I can tell you straight up - you are the problem and not the bird. There is tonnes of information available at your fingertips if you just bother to stop straightening your hair and putting on your make up and look it up! You are coming across as another Victoria Ryan - when you called your GCC dumb it is a reflection on you and not the bird.
Btw - when your GCC is 10months old - it's about to hit puberty and they will have several weeks / month or so of moodiness and being uncomfortable and feeling weird and unwell - just like you did when you hit puberty girl and GCCs will settle down after 3years of age - that's when you can officially say they are an adult bird.
My Kermit says 'love you and I love you, kermit, keeeerrrrrmmit, morning, sweet dreams, kiss kiss, mwwwwaaahh, hi Kermit, coming, step up and nuh (his way of saying no).
he honks when he copies me laughing, he dances and sings to Gangnam style and rock lobster, he says my boyfriend's name - because I spent time and gave him loads of affection and engaged him in my life and didn't just leave him in the cage all the time. I also copy his whistles and bird sounds - so he knows it's a two way street in our relationship.
And welcome to the parrot world - parrots are messy - wild birds are messy - all birds are messy.... 🤨 Get a cage with side trays so it contains the mess.
And my GCC bonded with both me and my boyfriend even though we don't live together - when my boyfriend comes over - Kermit is happy to spend time with us both or some days prefers one person or the other because I made sure when I first had him that we came as a pair in his new flock by leaving Kermit with my boyfriend and going up the road to do some shopping and giving my boyfriend treats to share with Kermit and Kermit loves baths and showers so I made sure that Kermit got to do this all with my boyfriend when he comes over.
Sometimes Kermit will accidentally poo on us and we will say oohhh Kermit gently and calmly but when he does poos off the side of the furniture onto the floor - we rewarded him with saying good boy - kiss kiss and at the beginning we used to give him a sunflower seed too. Now I barely have to say good boy because he does poos properly 95% of the time.
If your GCC bites - don't react with an ouch, yell or sound - don't yank your finger away - just put them on the other side of the room onto a perch, onto the floor calmly - they will eventually learn not to bite so hard and if your GCC gives you little nibbles that are gentle then let them do so that when they do bite hard next time and you redirect it - they learn the difference of their own behaviour.
GCCs need at least 2-3 hours of out of cage time each day - if you're not doing that then it's most likely the reason why he screams alot - and make sure you have an abundance of toys and millet so he can be entertained in the cage and not bored and lonely. Don't keep mirrors in the cage as they will think it's another bird and become more territorial over the cage. Don't give him heaps of fruit because sugars make a male bird aggressive and hormonal - give him more veggies then fruit for vitamins.
I brought a pak-o-bird carrier and Kermit gets to go for walks with us and also visits my mum's in it. We take him in the car for trips through drive through or when we get takeaways from the local cafe - these are all activities you can do with your GCC and he will love it.
I cannot believe you went and brought a caique - I truly hope you don't get any other birds until you can be bothered to be a true and active parrot owner - there is saying about conures - you don't welcome them into your flock - they welcome you into their's - because they are a huge bird in a tiny body.
I cannot imagine my life without my GCC - he is such a sweet, affectionate, funny, bossy, unique and adorable little man! He also will comfort me when I cry by cuddling up to my cheek and giving me kisses in my ear and lips- you are missing out on so much because you are not doing the right things!
My green cheek is so sweet, so cuddly, so brave, and very intelligent 🧐
I'm sorry you feel that way about your bird. But not all Green Cheek Conures are the same. Maybe you failed to see that fact on your research?
My bird also removes keys from my laptop, but lucky for me I didn't have to pay hundreds to fix it.. I just popped them back into place.
All Conures are just so cuuute!!!
I feel like all of this is wrapped around training and you not reading the birds body language I feel like you lack the patience or knowledge to have a parrot
It takes awhile to train your bird properly, also your conure needs to RESPECT and TRUST you. If he doesn’t trust nor respect you it will be extremely hard trying to train him. He’s not dumb, he just might not respect you. Don’t compare your bird to your friends, he may have just bonded with her faster or respects her. All birds have different personalities, they’re also all messy :)
your making it seem like these bird it’s self is rude it’s all about the owners and the bird not the entire species.
And you still got a caique smh. A lot of People were not hating, it was just constructive criticism and they said it for the birds well being but is birdy people sometimes have a scary way of putting our passion forward lol. I saw that video straight after this one. Please watch Elle from LiveLaughBirds, she is amazing with birds and has some great advice for you to keep in mind, also Birdtricks, Marlene Mc'Cohen, Flock Talk etc. Hope this helps and Good luck. Caiques are a huge step above green cheeks.
@@castherwildnote I know right, even cockatiels look cute in pictures and UA-cam videos in their picture perfect moments but when they are having a screaming fit or constantly flock calling then not so cute anymore. You have to be able to deal with so much when it comes to them and figure out the cause of the problem as opposed to getting a different species.
This isn't a caique, it's a pineapple green cheek conure. Totally different personalities.
Meg Rosano they know but she got a caique and said that people were haters for telling her that she shouldn’t get one if she doesn’t like a conure
I raise both gcc and caiques, and trust me on this one, if you are struggling with a conure you will be in a world of hurt with a caique. Caiques are advanced birds and can be very strong willed and aggressive. I actually appreciate you putting out your honest opinion about your experience with your bird. Birds are not for everyone. Best wishes to you and your feathered friend.
Is anyone else watching this with their bird? 😌
I am with my GCC
I an w/ my sun conure
I have my green boy next to me
With my sun conure Kenny
Her: they bite
(My pineapple chewing my nose as I watch this video)
Me: Nah
Biting can be a sign of boredom in 🦜
I didn’t notice the emoji looked so similar to them :0
You didn’t train him properly and sounds like he wants a flight cage. You shouldn’t try to tell people it’s a bad idea to own an animal just because you messed up. There’s so much information out there. It was your choice to make, not the birds.
Well it's a bit mean. She is trying and she has done her research. Sometimes the personality of a pet doesn't match yours and also if she's getting upset and frustrated things aren't working then it just gives off bad vibes that the bird also feels. I feel like she just needs to change her mindset and take a breath and keep going at it
I have owned parrots for years and most of these are normal things. If they bite you train them not to you just need patience. I would recommend them if people were to by one
Honestly, I've had many birds... yellow napped amazon, 2 African greys, 2 severe macaws, a parakeet, 2 green cheeks, and a silver crested cockatoo... they ALL bite, are messy, take alot to train, chew everything, etc. Love my green cheeks the most. I currently have a cinnamon dilute green cheek. Birds just aren't for everyone and you may just be one of those. Good luck!
why. i’ve had my green cheek conure for two years now and it has been completely worth it. she is literally my best friend lmao
You called your bird dumb? 🤦🏻♀️
1-If you want to help with being territorial give him a second play area so he doesn’t feel like his cage is his only safe place. 2-yes they’re messy but what did you expect? I have a parrotlet (a third the size of a conure) and she’s messy too. 3- if he’s so destructive he’s bored. Give him new toys/more to do 4-He May just not want the treats you’re offering. Also it takes time and lots of practice. You can’t do it once then give it up. Something to note-between the age of 1-3 all birds mature. This means most will become very aggressive, start biting and not following rules you put in place. This can last anywhere from 3 months to 3 years if you don’t train them not to. Once this passes you will usually get a much nicer kinder bird. Hope this helps!
Yes!!!! You've said everything I was thinking about!!!!
Thanks just got my pineapple conure rescue she’s really bitey but I love her lmao love hurts
I think you should consider rehoming your parrot for both your sakes. Not trying to be negative, but I think you’re just learning birds aren’t for you. Which is fine, they aren’t for everyone! Every single thing you’re complaining about is normal parrot behavior. Birds are messy, destructive, nippy, etc. it doesn’t sound like you want any traits associated with parrots and you have a beautiful, hand-tame pineapple on display. I truthfully think you should find him someone that can love him, which wouldn’t be difficult. Conures live a long time, and while admirable that you want to keep him, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with him… why not find a home for him that can give him a happier life? And PLEASE do not get another parrot, especially a caique! They, like all other parrots are messy and have beaks! This species is possibly even more intelligent which tends to mean more demanding of the owner. If youre unhappy with your green cheek you will be unhappy with any parrot!
i think you also frogot about how noisy and messy parakeets are especially if your breeding them and it wasn't that fun experience you painted it to be in the video
Of course they are messy they are pets not like they can clean up after themselves it’s a responsibility you should’ve known before getting him clean the cage and set boundaries
agreed they are pets that the owner is responsible of
Conures have active beaks, including biting. Not really something that can be entirely corrected unless you have super patience, lots and lots of time, and are consistent for months. The method to elminate or reduce the behavior needs to be FOR parrots (positive reinforcement and trust building exercises that are more for bird than human). This goes for ANY parrot big or small.
Conures, like ANY parrot, have individual personalities. Some are more expressive, have superior talking ability like an African Grey, are more shy, etc. Before you buy your new companion, you should spend at least 30min with them, watch how they interact/play, let them see/perch on you, offer a treat, talk with them, etc etc etc. Ideally let it sink in a week before you make a purchase decision (gets rid of impulsive buying). The time spent will offer invaluable experience in making the decision.
Conures, like ANY parrot, are destructive. It's not to be mean. Natural for them to play and explore which means things end up in their beak. Beaks are like fingers and hands. Same goes for human infants, everything goes into the mouth good or bad!
It is also a sign of a healthy parrot if their toys are destroyed, it means they are having fun and getting exercise, and most importantly their beak is getting trimmed. Beaks are like fingernails. They wear down and grow back. In the wild there is less concern for having an overgrown beak (which is NOT GOOD to have an overgrown beak, you need a specialized vet to take care of that!).
On subject of toys, it is critical that you as owner understand the difference between good and bad toys (read as SAFE vs. DANGEROUS [can kill]). I am not getting into that because there are plenty of online resources and videos that cover extensively.
Which brings up giving bird its own toys and areas. This is for safety and in the long run keeps everyone happy. Birds like structure and routine. They value what is their's and not. Like a child they are still curious about what is not their's and are very smart (read as needing to be entertained and stimulated). So to combat we create "bird's places" and "bird's toys." Over time as owner you will understand what bird likes and does not like, and improve the areas and toys, and refresh it to keep things interesting for bird. It will also protect things like buttons on remotes and keys on keyboards.
Adding in, ALL parrots are messy. Seed, food, toys, everything on the floor. They are not trying to be rebellious (even though it may feel like it sometimes). It is a natural instinct to "feed the stuff on the floor!" In the wild parrots spend the majority of their time high in the tree canopies of some tropical forest in flocks doing bird things (like dropping everything). In nature the stuff they drop from above is a critical factor in how the forest works. It feeds the stuff on the ground, fertilizes the soil with plant and organic matter, enables new generations of plants to grow from dropped seeds, etc. Unfortunately it means your floor is now part of a sustainable ecosystem. Get use to sweeping at least twice daily 😂
Sadly you are an example of the sad story of many parrots taken home as pets. Parrots are not easy, they are not a cat or dog or pet rock. We must adapt to the bird. Many first time parrot owners end up neglecting, rehoming, or even killing their bird. Take my comment and these posters as a warning. If you are in over your head, do us a favor by reaching out for help or re-home the bird to someone who is knowledgeable to pick up the pieces and save Birb. The first step is realizing you have a problem and admitting it to yourself that there is a problem. Conures can live up to 20 years, be ready.
Source: Family always had birbs zoo in house and did some breeding/raising. Got married and raised chickens. Proud parents of a Cinnamon GC, and more. They are Mama's feathered little babies and absolutely beautiful!
Albatraoz125 “your floor is not part of a sustainable ecosystem” 😂😂
This comment is so good.
If you cant take care of this green cheek please dont get another bird!! Period!! All of the things you are describing are failures on your part, not the bird's. You have concerns with biting but then give up on training, and it is not going to get better with a bigger bird (with a bigger beak). You talk about him as though he is nothing more than a nuisance to you and it's very sad.
Wow! I’m surprised about what are saying! I had a conure and I spent almost all day! It seems he is not getting enough attention and is acting out. My conure was super sweet, my birdie was a quiet, clean and he only bit when he was being hurt. I feel as you need more time together. I spent hours with mine and he loved me. It might also be his personality
aw that sounds nice. He doesn't bite me cause he's mad. he'll be happy one moment and the next he puffs up his face feathers and tires to bite me.
Briclyn Forest it could also means he’s getting hormonal as well
I've had mine for around 2 weeks now, it did bite hard when I first got it but it learned to not bite really quick and it has really attached to me mine is also pretty quite
Interesting, my pineapple Conure is the sweetest most adorbale loving animal I have ever owned. She does get a little nippy with some other people, and that is pretty normal for parrots, which by species they experience things by using their beak. The more nervous or unsure they are, the harder they use their beak in a "nip", or more. What I do to deal the messiness is I bought a portable dyson vacuum from Costo. The are not cheap but I have it on the wall near the cage and it only takes a few moments to get everything around the cage cleaned up. Pineapples are less noisy than other breeds so that is a really plus. These are parrots -- extremely intelligent, clever, social and expressive animals, but they are not human. They just love to get into things. If you leave yours unattended outside the cage, yeah, she can do damage. So our rule is, if unattended our pineapple is in its cage. Our pineapple is such a loving and expressive creature, the joy and love she brings into our home far outweighs the cost of messiness, or being nippy. These creatures IMHO our just so amazing, an absolute gift from mother nature. But not everyone is into conures. Everything is a cost benefit analyses.
I mean like clearly you didn’t do research and you thought they’d just like everything you give them the 1st time
You shouldn’t get more if you can’t handle one bird by itself they take a lot of responsibility obviously
For anyone stumbling on this video…
1. Birds have cognitive abilities that can rival an 8 year old. If he’s not doing tricks for your treats, then he’s too smart.
2. DO NOT GET A CAIQUE IF YOU CANT HANDLE A CONURE. Those are some of the roughest parrots on the planet.
3. Pionus parrots are some of the sweetest parrots so if there’s aggression there is a massive underlying reason, ie, not being properly enriched, poor diet, and/or lacking social skills.
4. Parrots chew. Parrots need toys they can destroy. If they can’t, they will find something else to destroy. I have to buy many kinds of toys to find the types that my bird enjoys destroying. If he can’t, he gets frustrated and will take the frustration out on my dresser.
All those points mentioned adhere to ALL birds not just conures. Can’t handle a conure? Can’t handle a bird.
Biting? Proper training, learning bird body language, and as close to natural husbandry can solve that.
Messy? That happens just clean up.
Dumb? Nope, they’ve just figured you out better than you have yourself. Those subtle cues you’re dropping that you don’t know you are doing are being picked up by the bird and he will take FULL advantage of your weaknesses.
Birds are not for the faint of heart. Even a mere finch can come with a massive handbook.
I wouldn’t stand a conure scream so my family and I decided a caique is the best option. I like nippy birds because they can express themselves better and are easier to understand. Caiques can be very hormonal if not treated extremely well, I know, but I’m going to give him the best life possible.
I LOVE caiques’ personality, so playful, funny, energetic and all.
I still don’t recommend them to new bird owners, they need to be in responsible and expert hands.