Introducing....Peanut!!

[Birdlovesme]

We picked up this little cutie yesterday, in an hour in a half drive.
The couple that had her breeds parrotlets and the wife said they've been doing it for maybe 6 to 7 years.
Which in my opinion is good, so they're experienced
Shes 9 weeks and hand fed, and I'm absolutely in love
Shes a bit louder that I though she would be , but I can still tolerate it ,
And shes eating fine. Haven't seen her drink yet, but I've only had her since yesterday.
So far she seems fairly energetic and like to hop around .
The breeder clipped her wings, but I'll let them grow out. She just wanted them clipped so she wouldn't fly into a fan or window and hurt herself.
Only thing I'm worried about is that she only eats the white millet and one other seed so far in her mix, but no sunflower seeds or any others in it.
Once she starts eating more, I'll introduce her to pellets, fruits, veggies, etc.
I was also surprised she dosent like millet very much! I think she'll come around Did I mention the breeder kissed her goodbye?
So. Heres a pictures of lil Peanut!


Also, any ideas on getting used to us? Since she doesn't like millet, I'm not sure how to do anything other than sit next to her all day (which I'm almost doing )
She's never seen anyone else other than her breeder, so she's a bit skiddish.

 

[Birdlovesme]

Oh nevermind ,I just caught her munching away on a spray of millet!

 

[EagleClem]

Awwww hi lil Peanut!

 

[TikiMyn]

She is a little beauty! Congratulations!! I hope you Will have a lot of fun building trust!
And welcome Peanut!

 

[Zoepr143]

Welcome peanut!

 

[Birdlovesme]

I left the cage door open, to see if she would come out, she did, and somehow flew a good distance around the room.
I got her and she sat on my stomach for a bit, then I put her back in, gave her millet, and left.
I'd say that's quick progress so far..
Only thing is she gave me a few nips, but I think I'll survive

 

[Gribouille]

So cool! The nips are quite normal, she is defending herself against your intrusion, but this is a very good start. Welcome to little Peanut!

 

[Lady Jane]

She is just too cute. Sounds like you on a good road with her. Congrats! Here is a suggestion for a nutritiously complete food for cockatiels plus whatever pellet you choose.

Amazon.com : Dr. Harvey's Colossal Cockatiel Blend Natural Food for Cockatiels, 4-Pound Bag : Pet Food : Pet Supplies

 

[expressmailtome]

Congratulations!

 

[Birdlovesme]

We have 6 pounds of cockatiel mix we got today, and she finally tried the sunflower seeds,
She's settling so well!
Soon she'll think she's the ruler of the house..

 

[iamwhoiam]

Congrats on getting Peanut.

 

[Lizardking]

She is a sweetheart ! Congratulations !

 

[Birdlovesme]

Little Peanut..

 

[zoo mom]

What a precious little cutey.

 

[lyx]

Love the name Peanut! And she's just too cute You'll have so much fun with her!

 

[DQTimnehs]

She's super cute! Congrats!

 

[Fergus Mom]

Oh she is just precious! I love the fact that she's so tame already. Yeah... I think you will survive those love nips!

 

[Birdlovesme]

She seems pretty obsessed with looking out the window.. Every time I open the door she flies right up there and tries to fall asleep
I think a window perch would be a good Christmas wish .
We did share a cute moment too, she sat on my hoodie I was wearing and started to fall asleep while I helped scratch her little head (after she played with the hoodie strings a bit )
I'm so excited for our growing bond

 

[EagleClem]

Awwww Enjoy! Sounds as though you two are well on the way to a strong friendship!

 

[rockoko]

aww how cute!!