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Topic Started: Aug 6 2008, 05:17 AM (368 Views)
Jean-Pierre	Aug 6 2008, 05:17 AM Post #1
Newbie Posts: 8 Group: Full Members Member #2,781 Joined: May 28, 2008	Finally, after a long wait I called up a local breeder today and asked her to save a six week old, handfed, female American White. I will be picking her up in the next few days, but I have a lot of questions: Should I clip her wings? If so how? This is a weird one, but this is my first bird... Should I be worried about my carpet if she decides to "relieve" herself while out of the cage? My cousins dog barks, I never let it in my room though, but will my parrotlet be scared? It's only a Chuhuahua... How do I reward her when teaching her something? What should I include in her cage? I have heard that male Parrotlets speak better than females, is this true? If you have any other tips for me please throw them a me! Thanks!



kevinp	Aug 6 2008, 11:04 AM Post #2
Administrator Posts: 6,016 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: October 7, 2006 How many Parrotlets do you have I have one Parrotlet What types Celestials What colours One green Other Birds ? Budgeries four off I live in a mess of my own making !!! My name is I'll give you a clue	I wouldnt clip her wings yet, allow her some time to get used to flying this will build up her breast muscle and also allow her to learn to take off and land, if in a few months you feel the need to clip do it then. Parrotlet poos are so small I wouldnt worry about it, just wait until it dries and then remove it. She will get used to the dog barking. be careful if they are both out at the same time as Parrotlets can be quite feisty and she would probably go after the dog :lol: Millet or even a favourite seed and be used in training, just make sure what ever you use is not in her daily feed or else it wont be a treat. Males are known to speak more but not all parrots speak. In her cage toys she can bash, break, chew, rip, throw attack etc etc Parrotlets are wasteful birds well mine are so get in plenty of food and be prepared to throw quite a bit away, always make sure she has plenty of food and clean water everyday. The one thing I would say is don't spend more time playing with her when you first get her than you can promise yourself you can spend with her for the rest of her life.......20 plus years.



Gardengail	Aug 6 2008, 11:36 AM Post #3
Staff Member Posts: 12,687 Group: Staff Member #25 Joined: January 18, 2007 How many Parrotlets do you have 1 What types Pacific What colours Blue Other Birds ? Severe Macaw and 2 Timneth Greys I live in Upstate New York, USA My name is Gail	I think Kev has given you great info! The only other thing I may add is be careful when picking out the cage. Bar spacing is very important!



bonnie	Aug 6 2008, 11:48 AM Post #4
Co Admin Posts: 13,989 Group: Co Admin Member #73 Joined: March 10, 2007 How many Parrotlets do you have 0 Other Birds ? YNA GCC. Cockatiel I live in Pennsylvania My name is Bonnie	Yes Kev and Gail said it very well. the bar spacing should be no more than 1/2 inch or they could get there heads stuck.



Jean-Pierre	Aug 6 2008, 05:37 PM Post #5
Newbie Posts: 8 Group: Full Members Member #2,781 Joined: May 28, 2008	Thanks a lot! I was thinking about what kind of treats I could give her while teaching her things, would frsh fruits and vegetables such as apples and carrots be good? And what are some toys I could give her other than ladders and swings? You said "rip", so like paper? Thanks again!



LauraR	Aug 6 2008, 05:43 PM Post #6
Staff Member Posts: 4,851 Group: Staff Member #78 Joined: April 7, 2007 How many Parrotlets do you have 3 What types Pacifics What colours Blue Pied & Green Other Birds ? 2 Conures I live in California, USA	Congratulations, Jean Pierre! We have two little dogs and lots of birds. It seems all new birds are a little concerned about a barking dog if they've never seen or heard one before, but soon it won't bother them at all. :) One thing you want to be aware of is that birds have very sensitive respiratory systems, so keep your bird well away from the any smoke in the house, perfumes, scented candles, cleaning supplies, etc. Since your new baby will be staying with your cousin sometimes, you should tell him about this too.



Jean-Pierre	Aug 6 2008, 07:25 PM Post #7
Newbie Posts: 8 Group: Full Members Member #2,781 Joined: May 28, 2008	Hah! Ill make sure I don't mist my room in cologne :lol: ... I was just reading another post, and it was talking about teaching "recall". How would one go about doing this? And I think the bird im getting is already pretty calm and likes to sit on people lots so maybe clipping wouldn't be necessary, but if there is no downside to it I think I might as well just go ahead with it... What do you think?



theexbrit	Aug 7 2008, 02:02 AM Post #8
Co Admin Posts: 3,533 Group: Co Admin Member #74 Joined: March 20, 2007 How many Parrotlets do you have 3 What types Pacifics What colours Green, pied Other Birds ? 2 Conures - Crimson Bellied & Green Cheeked I live in So. California My name is Andy	This thread has some good comments on this subject.......................... http://s10.zetaboards.com/Parrotlets/topic/7008405/1/?x=25#new 2.gif



Jan	Aug 7 2008, 07:06 AM Post #9
Vip Member Posts: 1,823 Group: Full Members Member #1,157 Joined: November 18, 2007 How many Parrotlets do you have 3 What types Celestial What colours Blue & Green+Green Dominant Pied, Other Birds ? Zippi Cockatiel I live in Wales uk My name is Jan	blue2 Wow so he is coming.. You wont be sorry.... You'll wonder what you did before P-Lets giggle My advise lots and lots of patience.... Im still working on mine after having them for six months!! Good luck.. Jan nod2



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