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Adopting 4yr old male not tame~tomorrow 7~28~07; need advice
Topic Started: Jul 28 2007, 05:00 AM (738 Views)
Deleted User	Jul 28 2007, 05:00 AM Post #1
Deleted User	Hi I'm adopting a 4yr old male Parrotlet tomorrow(7-28-07) If anyone has any advice That would be a great help!!! I have 2 Lovebirds & a Lineolated Parakeet so I do know how to care for birds. My 2 Lovies were not tame either when I got them & they now fly to me to sit by me when I'm on the computer!! But ANY words of wisdom that comes from owning a Parrotlet would be a great help!!! Please & Thanks....
kevinp	Jul 28 2007, 06:43 AM Post #2
Administrator Posts: 6,047 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	hi and welcome to the forum, and its great that your taking on an older bird. you say hes untame has he never been handled or is he a breeders bird. if you trained budgies or linnies i would do the same with the parrotlet i would think its going to take some time but you never know :) keep us updated on how you are getting on with this bird kev
Deleted User	Jul 28 2007, 07:08 AM Post #3
Deleted User	Hours and hours of calm "shoulder" time :). I have a four year old hen who was hand-raised, but became very much "untamed", due to forming a mate bond. Sadly, her mate was killed, but the good news is that she became re-socialized with humans. Being already mature, and hating people, I (unfairly) felt that there was little chance she would become human-friendly again. But I was wrong! My belief is that an investment in a goodly amount of time being on and around calm, comfortable people will tame even a mature parrot. Good luck, and best wishes with your little boy!! PS: Some folks report that male Parrotlets express more personality and affection than hens do. I am absolutely not an expert, but, from my personal experiences, I think this is likely true. :)
Gardengail	Jul 28 2007, 01:40 PM Post #4
Staff Member Posts: 12,742 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	Hi and welcome to the forum Teresa! It will take a lot of time and determination! I agree with Kev and Wds...I think it can be done! ;) Please give us an update after you get the little guy home!
Deleted User	Jul 28 2007, 02:21 PM Post #5
Deleted User	Hi everyone!! No he wasn't a breeder. He just wasn't handled. I go pick him up at 1 & its about an hour drive. I think the owner now just didn't have timefor him. She said she has 6 other birds! She did clip his wings for me(I know how but I didnt want him to fear me right away.) She says he never bites when held. But to get him out of the cage she puts a washcloth over him & traps him to get him out!?!? I've never done this?!? Has anyone else?? Thanks to everyone who welcomed me & gave me advice already!!
Deleted User	Jul 28 2007, 03:51 PM Post #6
Deleted User	Posted Image Thats my lil guy!! I can't wait to go get him!!! The woman who I'm adopting him from sent me his pic!!! :wub: Can anyone tell me what mutation he is? Oh I can't wait!!!
kevinp	Jul 28 2007, 04:27 PM Post #7
Administrator Posts: 6,047 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	hes lovely Teresa, i'd say hes a normal green parrotlet from that picture
Deleted User	Jul 28 2007, 08:33 PM Post #8
Deleted User	Thanks!! I just got him home!! He's Soooooo tiny!!! Oh & he's 3yrs old not 4yrs as I thought. He's very active!! I put all his toys back in the cage & dishes without him fussing!! My lovebirds are soooo jealous!! lol I'm not sure what to name him yet!?! :wub:
Gardengail	Jul 29 2007, 12:25 AM Post #9
Staff Member Posts: 12,742 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	YAY! He's home! How exciting. And it sounds like he's settling in nicely! Keep us posted on his progress!!! :)
Deleted User	Jul 29 2007, 12:38 AM Post #10
Deleted User	I've decided to name him Zeke. I was :o shocked at how small he is!!! He is half the size of my Lovebirds!! When researching Parrotlets & looking at pics they looked the same size even bigger!! Is he maybe underweight?? Or my Lovebirds fat?!? :lol: Zeke is such a doll & he loves his swing he came with!!! Oh I have a question about Lima beans... My b/f grabbed the wrong bag of veggies!! I told him carrots, corn & peas so he gets carrots, corn & lima beans... Are they safe for birds?
Gardengail	Jul 29 2007, 01:18 AM Post #11
Staff Member Posts: 12,742 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	Yes lima beans are perfectly safe for birds! And I know what you mean about the size of lovebird vs. parrotlet! You would think the lovebird would be so much smaller..not the case! So no worries! Your lovebirds are not over weight!!! lol!
theexbrit	Jul 29 2007, 01:23 AM Post #12
Co Admin Posts: 3,544 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	If you can get him on a scale (we use a cheap postal scale) he should be around 30 grams. He looks great :wub:
Deleted User	Jul 29 2007, 01:52 AM Post #13
Deleted User	Thanks everyone!!! I think he's Perfect! :wub: He climbs all of over the top of his cage to get anywhere & everywhere!! Its funny!! :D He already is showing off!! He's a little clown!! :D
kevinp	Jul 29 2007, 07:07 AM Post #14
Administrator Posts: 6,047 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	he looks great Teresa, as everyone has said parrotlets are slightly smaller than lovies so no need to worry :) and they are all very active birds and you will also be supprised by the hudge amount of food he can eat ! :lol:
Gardengail	Jul 29 2007, 04:19 PM Post #15
Staff Member Posts: 12,742 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	Yes! They eat like little pigs! Or should I say they graze!!! :)
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