Article From SubmitYOURArticle.com: Pet Parrotlet Birds--5 Answers About These Little Parrots

Parrotlets make great pet birds because of their
pleasing personality and small size. They are
perfect if you don't have a lot of space because
they are usually 5 to 6 inches in length and
weigh only about 28 grams.

Rapidly becoming one of the most popular species
for pet bird owners, here are 5 answers to
frequently asked questions about these little
Parrots.

What Colors Are Available? They are available in
many different colors. Many of the specie names
are color specific and are a wonderful way to
give you some idea of the colors that are
available-Green Rump, Pacific (as in blue),
Spectacle, Blue Wing, and Yellow Face.

Pacific, Green Rump and Spectacles are readily
available while the Blue Wing and Yellow Face are
much harder to find here in the United States.

What Kind of Diet is Best? This small bird has a
big appetite that helps fuel its constant antics
and playful nature. Seeds are a must because not
only do they nourish, but provide interest and
exercise as it breaks them open.

Supplement this with a high quality pellet as
well as fresh fruits, vegetable, millet spray,
cuttlebone, and a constant supply of fresh water.
Avoid avocado, rhubarb, chocolate, caffeine,
alcohol, and foods with high salt and sugar
content.

How Much Time Will I Need To Spend With It? Every
bird needs its owner to attend to its physical
and emotional/social needs. However, the
Parrotlet is more content to play and amuse
itself without the constant interaction that some
of the larger parrots need.

They are perfectly content to play in a spacious
cage that is properly stocked with toys, treats,
perches, and swings that will keep them
entertained during the day if you work away from
home.

Once you are home they will expect a fair amount
of attention from you, and scheduling 10 minutes
or so of training daily helps keep your bird tame
and well mannered. They don't really need the
company of another bird and don't seem to bond to
each other, so if you decide to get two be aware
that you may need to house them separately
because of territorial issues.

How Are they with Children and Other Pets? Even
though they are small, they are fearless and can
often be aggressive towards other pets that they
may interpret as invading their space. It's best
to keep your bird away from other pets, and close
the door when your bird is out of the cage to
avoid confrontations.

As for children, they can be very gentle;
especially those that have been hand fed from an
early age and are use to regular training and
human interaction. Parrotlets have large beaks
for their size and can sometimes be nippy.

So your child needs to be very closely supervised
by you when handling the bird, and an older child
who understands how to handle the bird stands the
best chance of success.

What is Their Life Span? With proper care many
Parrotlets can live between 15 and 20 years.
This requires quite a commitment, so make sure
you're up for it.

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