Read This FIRST - Thinking of Getting a Parrotlet
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Parrotlets are smaller than parakeets. But, they are actually parrots. Because of this, they may not be the right bird for every situation.
They are BIG birds in little bodies. They don't realize how small they are. They can be territorial and aggressive at times. Even a tame, loving Parrotlet will bite you if he/she doesn't want to do what it is you are wanting them to do. They are going to do what they want to do, when they want to do it. They are very opinionated. And, again let me say, yes Parrotlets WILL BITE. They can be extremely loving and cuddly. But, if they are not in the mood to cuddle or play, they may bite you in order to convey this information to you.
It is VERY important that you work with and handle your parrotlet on a daily basis in order to keep him/her tame and bonded to you.
If you have other pets in the home, Parrotlets will often try to boss them around if given the chance. Because of their small size, they can be easily injured or killed. Interactions with any other pets should NOT be allowed! One swift swipe by a paw and your little feathered friend could be gone!
Interactions between your Parrotlet and any children should be closely supervised! Remember, Parrotlets are very small and could be easily injured or killed. A sharp bite from the bird could startle a child and cause them to accidentally injure or kill the bird before he/she realizes what has happened.
They have the intelligence and mental capacity of the larger parrots. Because they are so intelligent, every one is dfferent in regards to personality, temperament, likes and dislikes. Some are more outgoing than others. They can be very demanding and persistent when they want something, whether it's to hang out with you, watch videos on your phone (LOL), eat with you, etc.
They can get used to a routine pretty quickly and will expect that routine to be adhered to. But, if kept on a flexible routine, they will adapt to that as well.
They are fairly quiet most of the time, But, they can be vey noisy at times, for such a small bird.
They will generally "put themselves to bed" at night and usually don't start chattering until they hear you moving about in the mornings.
They will become comfortable interacting with anyone they are around regularly, but they might choose a favorite person. They will be shy around strangers, but will generally accept a new person after a few meetings.
Parrotlets are known for being territorial and aggressive. They don't realize how small they are. It is highly recommended to cage Parrotlets individually. They are notorious for injuring, or even killing, other birds, even other Parrotlets.
They can be very noisy. They are very messy, demanding, opinionated, and fiesty. Most of them will be nippy at times.
Parrotlets need lots of interaction and stimulation. They need time outside of their cages every day. If you won't be able to give your bird plenty of time outside it's cage and lots of interaction and stimulation every day, you might need to choose something along the lines of a canary or finch. Even though they are small, they need large cages and lots of toys. If you don't have money for a big cage and lots of toys, you might want to choose something other than a parrot. Their diet should consist of sprouts, chop (fresh veggies, pasta, rice, fruit, etc.) and a good quality seed mix. If you can't afford to, or won't have time to, provide daily sprouts and chop, a Parrotlet might not be a good choice.
They are BIG birds in little bodies. They don't realize how small they are. They can be territorial and aggressive at times. Even a tame, loving Parrotlet will bite you if he/she doesn't want to do what it is you are wanting them to do. They are going to do what they want to do, when they want to do it. They are very opinionated. And, again let me say, yes Parrotlets WILL BITE. They can be extremely loving and cuddly. But, if they are not in the mood to cuddle or play, they may bite you in order to convey this information to you.
It is VERY important that you work with and handle your parrotlet on a daily basis in order to keep him/her tame and bonded to you.
If you have other pets in the home, Parrotlets will often try to boss them around if given the chance. Because of their small size, they can be easily injured or killed. Interactions with any other pets should NOT be allowed! One swift swipe by a paw and your little feathered friend could be gone!
Interactions between your Parrotlet and any children should be closely supervised! Remember, Parrotlets are very small and could be easily injured or killed. A sharp bite from the bird could startle a child and cause them to accidentally injure or kill the bird before he/she realizes what has happened.
They have the intelligence and mental capacity of the larger parrots. Because they are so intelligent, every one is dfferent in regards to personality, temperament, likes and dislikes. Some are more outgoing than others. They can be very demanding and persistent when they want something, whether it's to hang out with you, watch videos on your phone (LOL), eat with you, etc.
They can get used to a routine pretty quickly and will expect that routine to be adhered to. But, if kept on a flexible routine, they will adapt to that as well.
They are fairly quiet most of the time, But, they can be vey noisy at times, for such a small bird.
They will generally "put themselves to bed" at night and usually don't start chattering until they hear you moving about in the mornings.
They will become comfortable interacting with anyone they are around regularly, but they might choose a favorite person. They will be shy around strangers, but will generally accept a new person after a few meetings.
Parrotlets are known for being territorial and aggressive. They don't realize how small they are. It is highly recommended to cage Parrotlets individually. They are notorious for injuring, or even killing, other birds, even other Parrotlets.
They can be very noisy. They are very messy, demanding, opinionated, and fiesty. Most of them will be nippy at times.
Parrotlets need lots of interaction and stimulation. They need time outside of their cages every day. If you won't be able to give your bird plenty of time outside it's cage and lots of interaction and stimulation every day, you might need to choose something along the lines of a canary or finch. Even though they are small, they need large cages and lots of toys. If you don't have money for a big cage and lots of toys, you might want to choose something other than a parrot. Their diet should consist of sprouts, chop (fresh veggies, pasta, rice, fruit, etc.) and a good quality seed mix. If you can't afford to, or won't have time to, provide daily sprouts and chop, a Parrotlet might not be a good choice.