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becoming untame
Topic Started: May 28 2008, 05:40 AM (526 Views)
Jean-Pierre	May 28 2008, 05:40 AM Post #1
Newbie Posts: 8 Group: Full Members Member #2,781 Joined: May 28, 2008	Hi there. I have been trying to find a species of bird that is lovable, and very interactive. This morning I went to the pet store to look at some birds and get some information. When I asked some one who worked there about the Pacific Parrotlets they said that Parrotlets are not a good pet at all, and that they need constant attention (which I am 150% willing to provide), But the part that disturbed me was when he said that if you didnt interact with them for three or more days then they will become untame and will revert back to being wild. I would like to know if this is true, because if I go on holiday with my grandmother for a week and let some one take care of my Parrotlet I dont want to return to find out that all the training, and relationships made have been forgotten. Is it true that they become untame?



kevinp	May 28 2008, 06:14 AM Post #2
Administrator Posts: 6,048 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 Jean-Pierre, and welcome to the forum :)I'm quite surprised that a shop said that they would revert to being wild if you haven't handled them for three days. As you have probably guessed by all the talk about Parrotlets on this forum that's not correct. What you may find id that if you have a nice hand-tame friendly parrotlet and you go away for a few days is that they will either be very very excited to see you or will be mad at you for going away and leaving them but in a good way. If you find some of Yeoman79's threads you will see that he works away alot, but Kiwi is always happy to see him when he returns :)



Jean-Pierre	May 28 2008, 06:25 AM Post #3
Newbie Posts: 8 Group: Full Members Member #2,781 Joined: May 28, 2008	Thanks so much Kevin! That has been bugging me. I am moving out soon, and ill be living with my cousin while going to school, so ill have lots of time to spend with it after and before school, and if I go on holidays my cousin can take care of it. Any suggestions as to how old I should get mine? And should it be a male or female? thanks so much!



kevinp	May 28 2008, 06:47 AM Post #4
Administrator Posts: 6,048 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 would be looking to get one at the youngest age you can some where around 8 to 10 weeks old would be ideal. Male or female it makes no difference, there is more of a chance of a male talking than a female but that's not guaranteed. where are you in the world, maybe one of the members knows a reliable breeder near you.



bonnie	May 28 2008, 09:47 AM Post #5
Co Admin Posts: 14,044 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	Shame on that pet store worker for telling you that. I don't think I would want to buy a bird from them :nuts: No bird will revert to being untame if they are hand tamed and loving birds when you go away for a few days. I think the younger the bird the easier time you will have training your new bird. Good luck in your search for your new Parrotlet. :)



Gardengail	May 28 2008, 11:32 AM Post #6
Staff Member Posts: 12,746 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	That pet store worker is giving Parrotlet's a bad reputation! I'm glad you brought this question to our forum. I would hate for you to turn against the breed because of what this person said! Like Kev said ...if you do decide to get one, find one that is hand fed and newly weaned. :) Good luck in your decision!



theexbrit	May 28 2008, 06:20 PM Post #7
Co Admin Posts: 3,547 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	As everyone's said, that pet store worker is full of s*#t ;) Get your bird from a breeder. Depending on your geographic location, I'm sure someone can recommend a good breeder. :D



Jean-Pierre	May 28 2008, 11:12 PM Post #8
Newbie Posts: 8 Group: Full Members Member #2,781 Joined: May 28, 2008	Thanks a lot guys! I know, I was shocked when he said that. Then he started talking about how great cockatiels are. At first I wanted a cockatiel, but now I have been thining more and more about getting a parrotlet. Thanks again for the quick answers! Does anyone know a good breeder in the lower mainland of British Columbia? Thanks!



Gardengail	May 29 2008, 12:33 AM Post #9
Staff Member Posts: 12,746 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'm sure someone here can help you with a breeder in your area... Cockatiels are good too though! So he wasn't all wrong! LOL...It has to be your decision! ;)



yeoman79	May 29 2008, 02:47 AM Post #10
Member Posts: 115 Group: Full Members Member #151 Joined: May 17, 2007	kevinp May 28 2008, 06:14 AM If you find some of Yeoman79's threads you will see that he works away alot, but Kiwi is always happy to see him when he returns :) Hehe, thanks for the mention, Kevin :P I appreciate the fact that things written on these forums are considered and remembered :) The reason we KNOW Kiwi remembers me is the "hierarchy of like" that Kiwi has. I think it is a well known fact that the birds will prefer some people over others. I understand the big birds really lock on to a very few likes and barely tollerate others. Kiwi is sweet and kind to all my family, and is also nice to guests...she will sit on just about anyone's finger :) . But if there are people that she preffers in our household, it is my youngest daughter and myself. She will often fly away from my wife or oldest to land on my youngest and myself (Usually, right atop my shaved head...nice landing area :lol: ). She certainly would never fly off to a stranger. But when I come home, after a week away or even two, Kiwi will fly to me. If I open her cage and walk off, she'll fly to me :wub: . She doesn't do that to everyone. So I would say, that in our experience, the parrotlet has the ability to remember you and not go ferral after 3 days :) What an unfortunate comment by that person in the pet store <_<



theexbrit	May 29 2008, 03:09 AM Post #11
Co Admin Posts: 3,547 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	Quicksilver is from lower BC (around Kelowna I think), I'll try to find out where he gets his baby's from :D



Jean-Pierre	Aug 6 2008, 05:31 AM Post #12
Newbie Posts: 8 Group: Full Members Member #2,781 Joined: May 28, 2008	A lot has changed since my last post here, and I'm actually getting one in the next few days! please see my other topic in "bringing home a parrotlet" Thanks again! It was because of you guys' quick replies that this is possible!



Gardengail	Aug 6 2008, 12:11 PM Post #13
Staff Member Posts: 12,746 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 don't think you'll be sorry! Hopefully your breeder will allow visits. This help me with Cricket. He already knew me and was bonded to me before I even brought him home! :)



bonnie	Aug 6 2008, 12:14 PM Post #14
Co Admin Posts: 14,044 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	Watch out there addictive giggle congratulations :)



Jan	Aug 7 2008, 07:01 AM Post #15
Vip Member Posts: 1,865 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 & Drummer Cockatiels I live in Wales uk My name is Jan	CONGRATULATIONS..... 2.gif



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