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Hello; Introduction and questions
Topic Started: Oct 5 2010, 10:31 PM (359 Views)
Rhonda
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Hello all,

My name is Rhonda and I am doing some research before purchasing a Parrotlet. I love birds and I have had other birds in the past so I am familiar with different breeds but what to know a few things specific to Parrotlets. We had a Gold Capped Conure for years before a move to another country forced us to find him a new home. I am interested in parrotlets because of their size but also because they have the personality of a larger parrot. We share a home with another couple who are not interested in having a large bird in the house but would be ok with a smaller bird.

How do they outside in warm weather? Do you recommend keeping them on a harness outside? Do they typically bond with only one family member or are they good family birds? Does the sex of the bird determine which makie better pets? Are males or females more aggressive? Is there anything else you could or would recommend before purchasing one? I am looking at a local breeder that often has handfed babies.

Thanks for any advice you can give.

Rhonda
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Gardengail
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Hi Rhonda and welcome! wave

I think aggressiveness depends on the bird and the mood he or she is in and not the sex. I have a male and sometimes he acts like a little pitbull and other times he can be a complete littleangel

The larger the cage the better. Just make sure the bar spacing is correct for a Parrotlet. They love toys so the more the better. Also lots of fresh fruits and veges and a good small hookbill seed mix and cuttlebones.

Good luck!
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wave Hi

I agree with gardengail aggressiveness depends on the induvidual bird , i have some right little pit bulls but also i have some right little angels, the sex of the parrotlet i don't think has anything really to do with it , but i must admit, me personally find that the males are more loving and bond easier but this is just my experience.
Parrotlets are awesome little birds they all have there own little personalities and are not scared of anything, i have a also have GCC and he is scared to death of my parrotlets they chase him around all over the place.
Hand feed babies are easier to tame as they are not scared of you, but i let the parents raise my baby parrotlets , i handle and cuddle them everyday , the babies i have sold on have made excellent pets and have bonded really well.
A young parrotlet bonds really well with the person who feeds then and gives them attention

Good luck, parrotlets are a excellent choice
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Great choice of bird to go with! <3 and I'll agree with the girls.
Parrotlets make fantastic pets! and Getting hold of a hand reared pair would be a great start.. (if your away alot get 2 not 1, as they will get bored and may pluck) I have a parrotlet who was parent reared but he's quiet friendly... he definatly isnt affraid of me! LOL! rasberry
If your worried about climate.. if its a hot place you live they will be fine as long as there is plenty of shaded areas. Its not hot here but in the summer I have a hose pipe that runs through my aviries with tiny holes in (not too many) and attach to the main water and they get a nice little shower (this doesnt do the whole aviary just the middle section because they may not want to get wet but personally my birds LOVE this!)
And in the winter is use plasic sheeting to cover them up. Nice and cosey :)
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Hi Rhonda,
Everyone has given you great advice. Parrotlets are too fragile to be kept outside in a harness, but like Bakewell said, if you live in a warm climate, they will do fine in an aviary as long as you acclimatize them before winter.

Compared to Conures, I think Parrotlets tend to bond more with one or two people versus being family oriented birds. :)
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