Parrotlets are very smart little birds and get to know you really well over time. The can be nippy mostly if you are sticking your hand into their home, or cage. Once out they generally like to be around People and are pretty outgoing and active. Due to their size, great care should be given to accidents such as windows or other pets. Prices can vary here I have seen them for close to $300 for a color. Back when I got mine in 1993 the blues were going for upwards to $600. They take great care in diet especially many fall victim to fatty liver disease due to all seed diets and sunflower seeds being one of the worst you can give to them.
Stick to fresh and cooked foods and offer pellets and some seed mixes free of sunflower seeds. You can have a long life buddy if you care for the littles as you would a large parrot.
Thank you for the information, this is helpful. This is the advice I am looking for. I wasn't asking permission if I should by the parrotlet, and I think I must have put some wrong information in my previous posts. It was late last night, so I might have rambled on too much
. I am not buying the other 2 birds, just because of convenience. I do have my reasons. and If I want to buy a gift for my nephew, and it happens to be a parrot that he really wants, and is responsible enough for it ( with my brother's permission of course), I will.
Maybe I shouldn't have mentioned the money. I have spent thousands of dollars on all of my animals. Over the last 5 years I spent close to 15 thousand dollars on an adopted older dog that I was told should have been put to sleep. She's still with me, and is a wonderful pet. The only reason why I mentioned money with the birds, is that if it's 100.00 less to buy a bird in toronto then here, then that's 100.00 more I have to spend on remodelling my bird room, or getting more toys. It's more money to spend on my birds, that's all I meant. I have noticed some breeders will sell their birds for a little less money so the new owners can spend the little extra cash they have saved on the new bird as it all adds up. That to me, is a responsible breeder. It shouldn't be all about the money. It's about the birds, and getting them good homes.
I was asked twice for the breeders name, I will not answer that, as it has no bearing to this thread. I was just asking about parrotlets in general. Parotlets and linnies are very difficult to find in Alberta, and sometimes it's necessary to buy them from another province and have them shipped. I am thankful there are good breeders out there that are willing to do this. Please don't respond that birds should not be shipped, as it is stressful for the birds. I don't want to go there.
This breeder has been wonderful to me, working with me and answering all my questions. This is all I am going to say about buying in ontario with this breeder.
I am not being over indulgent. I have everything thought out. All my birds get great care, and a lot of time out of their cages. They are very spoiled, and want for nothing. So, please don't tell me which bird to get, (maybe I really want the creamino, or maybe the parottlet) that kind of advice is negative advice. Now, advice on parotletts being more aggressive then linnies and what diet to feed them is helpful and appreciative.
Sorry if I got a little grouchy, long day today. But please don't judge people you don't know. I come on this forum to ask for opinions and advice because I do care about my birds. If I didn't care, I would just buy them, and if it was all about money, I could buy them from Toronto, ship them to Alberta and resell them for profit.
. No responses please, I was just joking, of course I wouldn't do that, now that would be irresponsible. Giving one to my nephew isn't irresponsible. I was just trying to get my point accross.
For those people who do care, after a long night of no sleep, and a lot of thinking and researching, I am getting the creamino and cobalt linnie, and the lutino parrotlet
I am so excited on getting babies again. It's going to be month before I get them, it's going to be a long wait, but well worth it. I know what I am getting with the linnies, but I will be asking a lot of questions about the parrotlets.
. I can't wait. The good thing about getting all three together, they are in the same room, so they can be quarantined in the same room. So that's one positive. I know getting 3 birds all at once can be overwhelming, but I do have experience with birds, I did have over 15 at one time when I was bird watching for awhile. I know what I am getting into, I have things planned out, and I do have someone to come over to help.
Thanks everyone for your positive advice and support, I appreciate it. I wouldn't mind more information on parrotlets, lets keep breeders and money out of this thread please, thanks.