Cheeky Chat

1/29/2010

We set this blog up so that any one who has bought a bird from us or is thinking of buying a bird or even delt with us period can do any of the following.
*tell us how there bird is doing
*say how your experience buying a bird from us was
* ask questions
*basically are own little bird board

31 Comments

Ray

2/22/2010 09:33:33 am

I recently bought a hand fed Bourkes parakeet and I have to say that this is the sweetest little bird I've ever been around. You can definetly tell that someone took alot time with him, he is so tame.
I've never been a big hookbill fan, but, I can say that if this little Bourkes is any indication of the commitement Phil has to his birds, you will definetly be getting a very nice pet.
You can tell these folks love their birds. It shows in the bird!!!
Again, my experience was very positive, Phil was very knowlegble and helpful, as well as going out of his way on a Sunday to meet me with the bird.
Thanks, Ray

Suzanne Hayes link

2/24/2010 07:26:25 am

Hi I am Suzanne and I got my Greeny in 2009 from Phil and I just love him. He is the SWEETEST bird. He was not a fledgling when I got him- he was a little older but still just a doll. I think Phil has some of the best tempered pet Green Cheeks to be found. My little Sweet Pea is the biggest snuggler. He is like a tiny kitten.. just content to snuggle your neck and hang out and watch TV or surf the web. Green Cheeks are very playful and love to lay on their backs. I find them to be one of the most entertaining pet birds ever! You couldn't find a better breeder to deal with. If and when I decide to get another Green Cheek.. I am going with "Something Cheeky".

Megan

7/11/2010 07:38:34 am

I got a cute conure from them on today. He LOVES sitting on my shoulder and eating apples. They were VERY nice and gave us 2 small and 1 medium toy for Thisitle. I am really glad I choose them over petsmart and will absoluty be back soon.

Maddie

12/7/2012 09:34:41 am

So you were thinking about petsmart? I was comparing prices and reviews and I think going with "Something Cheeky" would be great. How do you think they compare?

Phil Mignella link

12/7/2012 09:45:51 am

I am not meaning to brag or sound conceded but there is no contest between us and petsmart or petco when it comes to conures and birds period.We have better prices,you know where your bird is coming from and hands down better birds.If you would like we would love to chat with you about our birds that way you can make up your own mind.Our phone number is 19195852241 hope to talk to you soon...

mary

5/19/2013 11:57:22 am

Hands down buy from something Cheeky!!!!! the birds are healthy, you know where they come from, how they are handled, fed etc. our maroon belly we purchased from S.C. is amazing. was well handled and so healthy. she learns fast and is a joy to have. petsmart and the like get birds from many breeders then tey go to a warehouse before going to the individual stores. once at the store they arent handled. and they go from store to store untill they sell.

Andy NJ

8/14/2010 12:25:43 pm

Hi. Phil. I am so happy with my pinapple conure.She is such a very happy bird. She loves sitting on my shoulder and loves to clown around. She likes to try new food and loves playing with her toys.She loves to snuggle and ,when she tired,she will let u know.
Thanks, Andy.

James and Laura

9/30/2010 11:55:32 am

We brought home Tango, our extra yellow yellowsided green cheek, last June. He is a very sweet and affectionate bird and we feel very lucky to have him. We would definitely purchase another bird from Something Cheeky in the future!

Heath link

3/17/2011 03:07:10 am

I would like to encourage anyone interested in a hand fed, hand raised bird to contact Phil & Quiana. I purchased a pineapple conure from them almost two weeks ago and the bird is simply awesome! She came right to me the moment Phil let her out of the cage. It is amazing how well this bird has adapted to being around people. She has a very good appetite and likes to take baths. She sits on my shoulder indoors and outside. Her colors are very bright. I have no regrets about buying this bird. Thanks, Heath

Terri

4/7/2011 11:43:16 pm

Little "Tiki" has figured out that she really likes the fresh fruit/veggie assortment that I leave on a paper towel in the bottom of her cage. Yesterday I thought she had just scattered everything, but after looking - she did eat it all. She's very well adjusted to adapt to the chaos at my house....loves interacting and her true playful, mischievious side is coming out since she's getting more comfortable. Thanks again!!

Teresa

6/15/2011 07:15:39 pm

I bought a baby from Something Cheeky last year, and she'll be 1 year old next week, on June 23, 2011. My baby girl Crimson-Bellied Conure, Tali, is so adorable! She's been the light of my life since her plane landed out here in sunny California. I did a lot of research online to find just the right breed of parrot and the right breeder for me. I found them both in South Carolina. I know that in CA there are more breeders, and that flights are expensive, but I really must tell you all who are reading this, that Phil and Quiana care deeply for their birds. Unlike the aviaries out here that just fire out baby greencheeks like crazy and honestly spend little time interacting with their 'handfed' birds, Phil and Quiana really mean it when they say they play with their birds daily, and devote their lives to making each of those birds super loving and cuddly. Their children interact with the babies as well, so they're very child-friendly, which is a super awesome bonus for me. When Tali arrived here, I introduced her to my young godson, and he was able (under hands-on supervision) to pet her back, and Tali made this little cooing sound and cuddled up to his hand for more love! It's amazing.

Plus anytime I had a question, I was able to call Phil long-distance and he was so nice and helpful at offering tips and ideas to me. I am so happy with this aviary and the quality of the bird I got, My boyfriend and I are considering coming back to adopt a little boy crismon-belly conure, too (separate cages of course).

If you're looking for a very loving, family-friendly, creative, fun, and smart little bird with a big personality, I will firstly always recommend Something Cheeky. They are truly handfed there, and the bird personalities that pop out of this aviary are simply addictively charming!

Lise Dionne

11/27/2011 11:01:48 pm

I recently bought an extra red yellow side green cheek from Phil and Quiana. My cheek is very sweet and is already starting to be comfortable with us, he's not afraid of the other pets. We had company yesterday and Nugget let everyone pet him and was at ease with everything going on around him. ( and this was his first day home ) I was surprised that he wasn't even afraid of the vacuum cleaner.

Today he started to step up, trained him by showing him a pellet, he stepped up to get it.

I highly recommend buying your parrot from Something Cheeky, very good service, they will call you if need be, and answer any questions you might have. All in all excellent service and superb birds!

Thank you Phil & Quiana, you're doing an excellent job with those birds!

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Dee schetrom

9/7/2012 04:14:01 am

I wanted to ell you that Merlin is doing great. Merlin is still multing but is still very loving thank you for raising great birds. I was wondering how your grey was doing.

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Kyle Crawford

1/6/2015 07:08:59 am

Hi phil i bought The Turquise pine apple err With my mom Err Shes going through molting i dont now what to do Can u please write back and tell me how to help her cuz i dont wanna hurt her this is the first time forever i got my own bird as i am 12 now i realy would appreciate it if someone helped me.

Kirk link

3/31/2015 07:27:35 am

Hi Phil & Quiana, that new "Banner Photo" is hilarious! to me anyway.... I guess I know the characters these little twerps REALLY are; I see right thru all the cuteness! They could be: A) the way they're all trying to look unimpressed with anything in particular (or they'd ALL be looking at it) and look completely individual with all the different colors; a 70's Progressive Rock band! or.... a classic "The Usual Suspects" police line-up! LOL what a bunch of little hooligans! How EVER do you keep them in line? ha ha ha! I can hardly wait for my little bundle of joy Crimson Belly Con!

lisa jarvi

4/8/2015 12:16:38 pm

Kiwi is the most amazing pet I have ever owned! She is a maroon bellied conure that I purchased from Somethingcheeky and she is the hilight of my day! My husband loves her just as much. She is my first bird and loves affection! I think she lives to be loved and play. I highly recommend Somethingcheeky! You will love your baby!

Hannah (Future Customer)

5/31/2015 02:22:57 pm

I want to know what my bird is. I know it is a green cheek conure, but what type? I will show you the photo via email. it is a bmp file

Robin Walston

6/4/2015 05:28:21 am

Hi Quiana!
Bodhi is getting along great!! He has made 2 trips to the beach with us. He actually prefers his beach cage (the one I bought in Garner) to his much bigger cage at home.
He got pretty upset with me when the new cage arrived. I thought he would be happier having more room. The result was him getting a little nippy. He is not yet a big fan of my husband either and has been more aggressive towards him.
I am a member of a parrot forum and everyone says that conures are really loud. Bodhi is not loud at all. He does spend a lot of time out of his cage and sometimes may call out for me if everyone has left the living room. (He can't see the kitchen) He sits on his perch during homework and dinner time, so he is rarely alone, so that may be the reason.
I would love to send ya some pictures if interested of him hanging out with my son and daughter.
I am having difficulty getting him to eat different foods. We have tried eggs, chicken, peanut butter, steamed broccoli, watermelon, strawberries, almonds, and probably a few more. He nibbles and spits them out. I does however LOVE grapes and I could probably bribe him to say the Gettysburg Address for one small bite! I keep trying and will continue to offer new foods. Just wondering if you have any suggestions or remember any preferences he may have had.
Wanted you to know that Bodhi is getting LOTS of love!
Thanks in advance!
Robin & family

Delaney

9/3/2015 05:30:34 am

I got my maroon belly conure, Joyce from Something Cheeky a year ago last August. I had wanted a parrot since I was ten, (I'm 17 now) specifically a cockatiel, but I'm so glad that I went for a conure. She is absolutely everything I could have wanted.

Since I purchased her, she has become a cuddly, playful best friend and I'm amazed by how quickly she learns tricks. Clicker training has been amazing.

I'm so impressed with Quiana's birds, and a hand fed baby makes all the difference. I inspired my friend to buy a green cheek from her, and I would recommend her again.

Thank you!
- Delaney and Joyce

Claudia

4/12/2016 06:41:25 pm

Hi guys, I purchased my cinnamon green cheek from you last October I believe, and she is just the best little pet! She was so shy at first and very fearful of objects coming at her like toys or a camera, but boy has she warmed up! She is so cuddly and mellow and really likes people. I take her to visit my mom often and she'll climb up anyone who's close enough to do so. I named her Pooka and she responds well to her name and other little noises I make at her. She has definitely dominated our two cats which is a kick to see her chase them off the couch; although she can be shy, she is the dominate one of the group haha. Anyway, I just wanted to thank you guys for fitting me with this awesome little bird! I would love to get another someday from you guys again, take care.

Holly

9/8/2016 07:12:16 am

We bought our first conure from Something Cheeky, a crimson bellied conure named Rio. He is the most spunky little critter and has fit into our family just like he was supposed to and he's finally getting some red feathers in (he turns 7 months on sept 18th) He's nippy of course but so loveable and loves to wrestle! and we love him nonetheless. So happy we bought him from them, they are very sweet and know their birds! I have a few conures on my list that I hope to bring home from them in the near future. They are awesome!

Sharon

8/9/2020 05:34:18 am

They don’t respond

Holly Sanford

1/8/2021 09:24:36 am

Did you call them? That's the best way to reach them as they do have kids and birds that they handfeed

Anna Boggs

12/31/2020 01:28:31 pm

I got my Yellow-sided GGC from Quiana on the fifth of December 2020. Even on the way home, which was a three hour trip, I could tell the little critter was definitely going to be a great fit for me and my family. I love "him" (I don't really know yet, still waiting on the DNA sex test results) so much!! He has found that pulling the LED twinkle lights from their sockets is great fun! He loves to wrestle and cuddle; he begs for head scratches by shoving his little head into my fingers which is really sweet. He's doing well with recall and potty training, and already gives kisses. I'm trying to teach him to talk, but I don't know for sure if he's picked that up yet. We have seven parakeets besides, and he loves to pick on them. I think it's a boy, because he asserts himself over the male 'keets and tries to impress the girls... 🤷🏻‍♀️. Anyway, I love him so much!! Qiuana was very helpful throughout the whole process, and the time and love she put into my baby bird definitely paid off!! Would recommend her to anyone! If my bird turns out to be a boy his name will be Miles.

Thank you so much, Something Cheeky!

Hazel M link

1/8/2021 09:15:32 am

Grreat post thankyou

Holly Sanford

1/8/2021 09:23:32 am

Back in 2016 I purchased a male crimson bellied conure from something cheeky. They were great to deal with. Sadly my baby did pass before he turned a year old in December of 2016. I hope to get another one or a green cheek from Phil and Quiana soon. I just can't seem to get a free moment at work to give them a call to see what they have available. Hopefully soon. They are great people.

Donna Sessoms link

8/23/2021 11:02:34 am

I bought a Turquoise Cheek Conure from them back in mid 2019. Her/His name is Yahzee ( means "little one" in Lakota) She is really a jewel. We've had her for 2 years now and boy does she talk. I have actual conversations with Yahzee every day. My son thinks it's really freaky for me to talk to the bird and the bird talks back to me just like a person to person chat. Yahzee answers like she knows what I'm talking about and it totally flips my son out. Something Cheeky is a very good place to get a bird. Their birds are so healthy and Yahzee has the most gorgeous turquoise colors. I'm so glad we decided on Something Cheeky. Just wanted to le them know that the bird is still healthy, happy and is loved!! Sessoms Family in Roseboro NC

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