Basic Supplies Your Bird Needs
If this is your first Parrotlet, go through the entire list below and go by the instructions for each section.
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Cages: (Choose 1)
1.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GXZ3QRX/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_N1EJM3E7AZ7Z2CYN33VN?psc=1
---OR---(depending on finances & space)
2.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074P4T56Z/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_XD159120PGJBNKDVEX01?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
--OR-- Great for having two birds side-by-side
3.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074P4T56Z/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_XD159120PGJBNKDVEX01?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
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Travel Cages: (choose 1)
1.
https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/you-and-me-small-animal-pet-carrier-large
2.
https://www.chewy.com/kaytee-take-me-small-animal-travel/dp/189026
3.
https://www.amazon.com/Prevue-Pet-Products-Economy-31991/dp/B08F7Y7TQX/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=33LDVZWZ9QIAZ&keywords=prevue+economy+parakeet+cage&qid=1673577651&sprefix=prevue+economy+parakeet+cage%2Caps%2C151&sr=8-3
4.
https://www.amazon.com/Texsens-Bird-Carrier-Backpack-Breathable/dp/B09L8BZYSJ/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?crid=1PRVUDO2OZ0FJ&keywords=texsens+bird+carrier+backpack&qid=1673577719&sprefix=texens+bi%2Caps%2C163&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&smid=A7OFZCSPA5NLH&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFENVdCUlQzOUtIWE8mZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA0MDMzNzYzTlg1TDJLRktKUzFGJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAzNjA1MzcyQ1FaS0xaR1FZMURSJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfcGhvbmVfc2VhcmNoX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=
5. Food/water dishes for travel cage
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077VNYC54/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_V6F64C40GZR5WDQ19YG5?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
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*****Parrotlets need lots of perches, swings and toys in their cages. If a category below says (purchase all), that's why; all those items should be in the cage at once. There will be several perches, at least 1 swing, and several toys in the cage at once. *****
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Perches: (purchase all 3)
1. Corner Perch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004130RSM/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_KTJP2BPK1H2KDBSVBFT9?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
2. Mineral Perch
https://www.amazon.com/Pollys-Tooty-Fruity-Pollen-Perch/dp/B000R4IZGU/ref=dp_prsubs_1?pd_rd_w=vri4d&content-id=amzn1.sym.c82a4be4-52b7-4a08-a3c7-77133b88f314&pf_rd_p=c82a4be4-52b7-4a08-a3c7-77133b88f314&pf_rd_r=7FNG82YEKWYCWY90PSZT&pd_rd_wg=v8PkS&pd_rd_r=f32c9324-eb5d-4ea1-8d37-cfacdda16cee&pd_rd_i=B000R4IZGU&psc=1
3. Wooden Perch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VMPYZQV/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_YQCJNYEKXTCGZGE7C2AB
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Other Perches: (purchase 1, 2, 3, or all 4 - you choose)
1. Pets vv Bird Rope Perch Parakeet Toys, Spiral Bird Toy for Cockatiels, Bird Bungee Rope Perches Suitable Bird Cage Accessories
https://a.co/d/2qIVy39
2. JW Comfy Perch for Birds
https://a.co/d/atIKafe
3. Java Wood Branch
https://www.petsmart.com/bird/toys-perches-and-decor/perches-and-swings/aande-cage-company-java-wood-branch-5273892.html
4. Hard Wooden Bird Perch
https://www.chewy.com/pollys-pet-products-hardwood-bird/dp/311783
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Swings - purchase at least 1
1. Seagrass Mat Swing
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JKXUDMI/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_61YBZV2NYM0W3ASQTXRD
2. Wood Bird Swing
https://www.petsmart.com/bird/toys-perches-and-decor/perches-and-swings/all-living-things-wood-bird-swing-5280694.html
3. Super Bird Creations Bead Swing
https://www.chewy.com/super-bird-creations-bead-swing-bird/dp/655798
4. Rope Swing
https://www.chewy.com/jw-pet-swing-n-perch-bird-toy/dp/129649
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Ladders - choose at least 1
1. Wild Harvest Ladder
https://www.chewy.com/wild-harvest-chewable-ladder-bird/dp/362655
2. Prevue Pet Products Naturals Rope Ladder Bird Toy, Wood Stairs Climbing Activity Attachment for Birdcage, Earth Tone Brown
https://a.co/d/3lDaCM1
3. Bendable Funky Ladder
https://www.exoticnutrition.com/Products/Bendable-Funky-Ladder__EN-A135-1.aspx
4. Small 5-rung Ladder
https://www.chewy.com/bird-life-small-bird-ladder-assorted/dp/370508
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Toys: (choose at least 5, if not all)
1. Bird Kabob Chew Toy
https://www.petsmart.com/bird/toys-perches-and-decor/toys/wesco-bird-kabob-chiquito-5327690.html
2. 7 pieces https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08PJ9V9NC/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_1CP4MEWEQ0YZVCMNYDTN?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
3. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CYL4LIO/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_9VDNKRZBKKEHCHK4Z22M?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
4. Sneaker https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00C725GXU/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_H1J8H7NV3KNDHNXMKGMH
5. Sola Balls https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GVBJZZ5/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_EVJ93TP681C0FCRYQZG9
6.
https://www.chewy.com/super-bird-creations-crinkle-crinkle/dp/173814
7. Activity Cluster Toy
https://www.chewy.com/frisco-knotted-activity-cluster-bird/dp/358021
8. Mini Activity Wall
https://www.chewy.com/super-bird-creations-mini-activity/dp/173834
9. Cut the ends off, cut to desired length, poke one end of a link (below) in each end and hang in the cage:
https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200798062_200798062
10. Links to hang toys or just make a chain for them to play with:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Bright-Starts-Lots-of-Links-Rings-for-Stroller-or-Carrier-Seat-BPA-Free-24-Pcs-Ages-0-Months-Plus/1623933581
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Play Stands: (Choose 1)
1. Penn-Plax Small Bird Activity Center
https://www.chewy.com/penn-plax-parakeet-small-bird/dp/131257
2. You & Me 3-in-1 Playground
https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/you-and-me-3-in-1-playground-for-birds
3.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1259150996/parrot-play-stand-parrot-perching-wooden
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Food: (purchase all)
1. Higgins Sunburst Cockatiel Bird Food Gourmet Mix 3 lb
https://a.co/d/iIN6lg1
2. Higgins Mayan Harvest Tikal https://www.chewy.com/higgins-mayan-harvest-tikal-parrot/dp/166364
3. Sprouts https://www.chinaprairie.com/avian-fresh-diet-mini-starter-kit-micrograin.html
4. Freeze Dried Chop
https://www.clutchhutchaviary.com/product-page/the-prepared-parrot-complete-freeze-dried-chops
5. Penn-Plax Cuttlebone with Holder - Medium https://a.co/d/ezqyYwM
6.
Living World Spray Millet, 17.6 Oz https://a.co/d/awaGrKx
1.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GXZ3QRX/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_N1EJM3E7AZ7Z2CYN33VN?psc=1
---OR---(depending on finances & space)
2.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074P4T56Z/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_XD159120PGJBNKDVEX01?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
--OR-- Great for having two birds side-by-side
3.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074P4T56Z/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_XD159120PGJBNKDVEX01?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
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Travel Cages: (choose 1)
1.
https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/you-and-me-small-animal-pet-carrier-large
2.
https://www.chewy.com/kaytee-take-me-small-animal-travel/dp/189026
3.
https://www.amazon.com/Prevue-Pet-Products-Economy-31991/dp/B08F7Y7TQX/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=33LDVZWZ9QIAZ&keywords=prevue+economy+parakeet+cage&qid=1673577651&sprefix=prevue+economy+parakeet+cage%2Caps%2C151&sr=8-3
4.
https://www.amazon.com/Texsens-Bird-Carrier-Backpack-Breathable/dp/B09L8BZYSJ/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?crid=1PRVUDO2OZ0FJ&keywords=texsens+bird+carrier+backpack&qid=1673577719&sprefix=texens+bi%2Caps%2C163&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&smid=A7OFZCSPA5NLH&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFENVdCUlQzOUtIWE8mZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA0MDMzNzYzTlg1TDJLRktKUzFGJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAzNjA1MzcyQ1FaS0xaR1FZMURSJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfcGhvbmVfc2VhcmNoX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=
5. Food/water dishes for travel cage
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077VNYC54/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_V6F64C40GZR5WDQ19YG5?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
=====================================
*****Parrotlets need lots of perches, swings and toys in their cages. If a category below says (purchase all), that's why; all those items should be in the cage at once. There will be several perches, at least 1 swing, and several toys in the cage at once. *****
=====================================
Perches: (purchase all 3)
1. Corner Perch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004130RSM/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_KTJP2BPK1H2KDBSVBFT9?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
2. Mineral Perch
https://www.amazon.com/Pollys-Tooty-Fruity-Pollen-Perch/dp/B000R4IZGU/ref=dp_prsubs_1?pd_rd_w=vri4d&content-id=amzn1.sym.c82a4be4-52b7-4a08-a3c7-77133b88f314&pf_rd_p=c82a4be4-52b7-4a08-a3c7-77133b88f314&pf_rd_r=7FNG82YEKWYCWY90PSZT&pd_rd_wg=v8PkS&pd_rd_r=f32c9324-eb5d-4ea1-8d37-cfacdda16cee&pd_rd_i=B000R4IZGU&psc=1
3. Wooden Perch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VMPYZQV/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_YQCJNYEKXTCGZGE7C2AB
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Other Perches: (purchase 1, 2, 3, or all 4 - you choose)
1. Pets vv Bird Rope Perch Parakeet Toys, Spiral Bird Toy for Cockatiels, Bird Bungee Rope Perches Suitable Bird Cage Accessories
https://a.co/d/2qIVy39
2. JW Comfy Perch for Birds
https://a.co/d/atIKafe
3. Java Wood Branch
https://www.petsmart.com/bird/toys-perches-and-decor/perches-and-swings/aande-cage-company-java-wood-branch-5273892.html
4. Hard Wooden Bird Perch
https://www.chewy.com/pollys-pet-products-hardwood-bird/dp/311783
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Swings - purchase at least 1
1. Seagrass Mat Swing
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JKXUDMI/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_61YBZV2NYM0W3ASQTXRD
2. Wood Bird Swing
https://www.petsmart.com/bird/toys-perches-and-decor/perches-and-swings/all-living-things-wood-bird-swing-5280694.html
3. Super Bird Creations Bead Swing
https://www.chewy.com/super-bird-creations-bead-swing-bird/dp/655798
4. Rope Swing
https://www.chewy.com/jw-pet-swing-n-perch-bird-toy/dp/129649
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Ladders - choose at least 1
1. Wild Harvest Ladder
https://www.chewy.com/wild-harvest-chewable-ladder-bird/dp/362655
2. Prevue Pet Products Naturals Rope Ladder Bird Toy, Wood Stairs Climbing Activity Attachment for Birdcage, Earth Tone Brown
https://a.co/d/3lDaCM1
3. Bendable Funky Ladder
https://www.exoticnutrition.com/Products/Bendable-Funky-Ladder__EN-A135-1.aspx
4. Small 5-rung Ladder
https://www.chewy.com/bird-life-small-bird-ladder-assorted/dp/370508
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Toys: (choose at least 5, if not all)
1. Bird Kabob Chew Toy
https://www.petsmart.com/bird/toys-perches-and-decor/toys/wesco-bird-kabob-chiquito-5327690.html
2. 7 pieces https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08PJ9V9NC/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_1CP4MEWEQ0YZVCMNYDTN?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
3. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CYL4LIO/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_9VDNKRZBKKEHCHK4Z22M?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
4. Sneaker https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00C725GXU/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_H1J8H7NV3KNDHNXMKGMH
5. Sola Balls https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GVBJZZ5/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_EVJ93TP681C0FCRYQZG9
6.
https://www.chewy.com/super-bird-creations-crinkle-crinkle/dp/173814
7. Activity Cluster Toy
https://www.chewy.com/frisco-knotted-activity-cluster-bird/dp/358021
8. Mini Activity Wall
https://www.chewy.com/super-bird-creations-mini-activity/dp/173834
9. Cut the ends off, cut to desired length, poke one end of a link (below) in each end and hang in the cage:
https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200798062_200798062
10. Links to hang toys or just make a chain for them to play with:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Bright-Starts-Lots-of-Links-Rings-for-Stroller-or-Carrier-Seat-BPA-Free-24-Pcs-Ages-0-Months-Plus/1623933581
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Play Stands: (Choose 1)
1. Penn-Plax Small Bird Activity Center
https://www.chewy.com/penn-plax-parakeet-small-bird/dp/131257
2. You & Me 3-in-1 Playground
https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/you-and-me-3-in-1-playground-for-birds
3.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1259150996/parrot-play-stand-parrot-perching-wooden
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Food: (purchase all)
1. Higgins Sunburst Cockatiel Bird Food Gourmet Mix 3 lb
https://a.co/d/iIN6lg1
2. Higgins Mayan Harvest Tikal https://www.chewy.com/higgins-mayan-harvest-tikal-parrot/dp/166364
3. Sprouts https://www.chinaprairie.com/avian-fresh-diet-mini-starter-kit-micrograin.html
4. Freeze Dried Chop
https://www.clutchhutchaviary.com/product-page/the-prepared-parrot-complete-freeze-dried-chops
5. Penn-Plax Cuttlebone with Holder - Medium https://a.co/d/ezqyYwM
6.
Living World Spray Millet, 17.6 Oz https://a.co/d/awaGrKx