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Cages & Toys - A cockatiel size cage is the most suitable size for one
or two parrotlets. They love to play and are acrobatics. So a roomy cage with
lots of toys and a swing is recommended. My favorite cage is the breeding cage,
which is 24" wide X 18" by 18". It is easy to clean with a pull out tray on the
bottom and it has a big wide door for easy access to the birds. Birds should
always be taken out of the cage with the step up command. Never house more than
2 birds in one cage.
Difference between a lovebird and a parrotlet - Many people ask me
this question. The biggest difference is that the parrotlet’s beak is not as
strong as the lovebird, therefore they are not destructive and their bite is not
as severe. Parrotlets have a very quiet voice, more like little peeps.
At what age can a baby go to a new home - They are usually weaned by
about 5 to 6 weeks and can go when they have been eating on their own for a
week. They come with a care sheet, health guarantee, and samples of food they
eat.
Which makes better pets, males or females - It all depends on the
personality of the bird. They most definitely have their own personalities. Some
are very calm and some are very active. It also depends on the person training
the bird, the age when you received it and the time you spend with it.
One bird or two - A single bird will make a good pet and bond with
you. Two birds are equally nice. Especially if you are away all day and don't
have that much time to spend with a single bird who will depend solely on you.
If you spend time with them individually in the beginning and time with them
together, they will still bond with you. I keep all my pet birds in pairs. I
find it to be very entertaining to watch them play together (and scape together
just like husband and wife). I take them out to play and have them on my
shoulder or play gym while I watch t.v., prepare meals or am on the computer.
Parrotlets are low maintenance, they entertain
themselves and are not demanding. Having a pair doesn't necessarily mean that
they will breed and have babies.
Health guarantee - I guarantee your baby for 3 days, in which time you
can bring him to an avian vet for a check up at your expense if you wish to do
so. If found to have any health issues, your money will be
refunded or I will pay for any medication for minor medical reasons at my
discretion. No refund or replacement will be given due to improper care,
malnutrition and death without a veterinarian examine.
Does a bird bond to the person handfeeding it - No, the bird will bond
to the person who gives it the most attention. Even older birds that go into a
new home will bond to the new person. It is wise to let others handle him for
extra socializing.
Shipping birds -
While I have had lots of interest from all over Canada and the USA
and have had many people travel several hours to pick up babies, I do not ship
birds to the USA. I only ship in Canada in warmer weather for the
health and safety of my birds.
Do they make good pets for children - I don’t recommend a bird for any
child under the age of 10.
What do I do if my bird bites - Baby birds are just like little
puppies, they go through a stage where they like to nibble everything, including
your fingers. Don’t let them nibble on your fingers,
give them a little toy or distract them. If they get too nippy on your finger,
give your hand a little shake and say no biting. If it persist, put the bird back into the cage and take him out
using the set up command to play again later. He will eventually learn.
Do parrotlets talk - Yes, they can talk, but it is limited to afew
phrases. Single parrotlets are more likely to speak.
Are parrotlets noisy - They most definitely are not noisy. They are
incapable of screaming which makes them great apartment pets. They make very
quiet little peeps.
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