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| Deleted User | Aug 6 2008, 03:37 AM Post #1 |
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Hi, I saw a parrotlet for the first time today and am in love! I almost did the impulse buy thing, but then I remembered I have a toddler and I knew I needed to do some research first. I came across this page and figured it would be a good place to learn about these adorable birds. I am a stay at home mom looking for a fun and loving bird for my daughter, Madison, and I. I am getting mixed reviews on these birds... some say they are agressive and others say they are loving. I'd like to hear from people that own these birds and if possible people with children. The breeder I went to is hand feeding the parrotlet that I would be putting on hold and he will be handled a lot. Is it possible to have a tame enough bird to be around a toddler? Both the bird and Madison (age 3) would be supervised at all times. :question: |
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| Gardengail | Aug 6 2008, 12:15 PM Post #2 |
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It's really hard to say as Parrotlet's personalities vary from bird to bird, just like humans. The interaction of parrots and children can be a tricky one... I can only speak with my experience. My Cricket will go to anyone that wants to pick him up. He's very gentle. Good luck with your decision! |
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| Bonnie | Aug 6 2008, 01:12 PM Post #3 |
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As Gail said no 2 birds are alike, If your a stay at home mom you would have a lot of time to work with a new baby. I would suggest not trying to allow your toddler to play with the new bird until he or he feels secure and your able to handle it. Parrotlets are a sturdy bird but they are a small bird that could be hurt if squeezed by a little one. My grand daughters have been taught that birds are babies and it works pretty well when they want to pet my conure. So long as you supervise the time out you shouldn't have a problem . |
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| theexbrit | Aug 6 2008, 04:50 PM Post #4 |
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I agree with Bonnie, it would probably be fine as long as you supervise every minute. The bird could be injured by the toddler or the toddler could get bitten by the bird (no matter what bird you have). Just like dogs, cats, etc, It depends on the child & you. I'm trying not to sound too "soapboxy" & I know you realize this already, but a lot of other people think that pets are toys for children drats & then the pet gets hurt or the child gets mauled by a pet dog or something. crying The problem with a p'let is that they are very small & so could be injured accidentally. Maybe a slightly bigger bird such as a mellow Cockatiel or a Conure would be more suitable. Just be careful when they're around each other & you should be fine. |
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| lness | Aug 7 2008, 10:57 PM Post #5 |
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Supervision is good of course. I would also suggest getting the new bird used to being with lots of people when it is still a baby. Our Jade adores me but thinks my husband is her competition for my attention. It doesn't bother him, he's not a "Bird person" but I think if she had got used to being with him right at the beginning, she wouldn't attack him now (last time she ran across the floor and bit his big toe -- they really are fearless!) and might even like him. But as it is she only changes her tune if he comes up with a treat for her. |
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| Jan | Aug 8 2008, 08:50 AM Post #6 |
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blue2 I have two.. With a young child Id think twice... My two are very nippy with me and Im the one who does everything for them ect... Read all you can about them.. Good Luck let us know your outcome.. Jan nod2 |
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| Gardengail | Aug 8 2008, 12:59 PM Post #7 |
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| theexbrit | Aug 8 2008, 03:48 PM Post #8 |
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Jan's right, apart from Cricket & a few others p'let's can be a tad "nippy" eek A lot of the time they're just trying to preen you, but they're aren't the most gentle of preeners :lol: :lol: A bigger, not so feisty bird like a green cheek conure or a cockatiel would probably be better, they are pretty mellow. Gail, I love the Muttley emoticon :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: |
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| Gardengail | Aug 8 2008, 06:13 PM Post #9 |
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Would you like to buy him? I'll sell him to you...cheap! giggle giggle giggle |
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| lness | Aug 9 2008, 02:03 AM Post #10 |
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AMEN! Keep them away from your cuticles!! (And I wouldn't even say she's nippy, but apparently thinks I have dirty fingernails.) |
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