Bean Birds
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Hello! This is my first time posting on a forum, so hopefully I am doing this correctly. If I have made any mistakes in posting this, please let me know!
I've been doing research on pet parrots for a while now, and have narrowed down which species I am considering getting to Green Cheek Conures, Lineolated Parakeets, and Parrotlets. I was wondering if I could hear from those of you who have experience with GCC, Linnies, and P'lets to help me make my final decision. I know that every bird is an individual, and that their species does not dictate their personality, but I would still like to hear about the general experiences surrounding these two types of parrots. I also have a few questions about each species.
1.) I've heard that Linnie poops are very messy, liquid-y, and hard to clean. How much time and effort is putting into cleaning up after their waste in comparison to GCCs and P'lets, and how hard is it to get Linnie poops out of fabrics?
2.) Do Parrotlets and Linnies enjoy physical affection (scritches on head, gentle beak rubs, etc.) as much as GCCs? I've heard that GCCs are among the 'cuddliest' of birds, and was wondering how Parrotlets and Linnies compare.
3.) Noise-level wise, how do the three species compare? I know that Parrotlets are the 'quietest' (but can still make decent noise and chatter), and that GCC can get decently loud, but I've heard conflicting accounts about Linnie's noise levels. I don't really mind noise, but I live with my family, who are a bit more sensitive to sound.
4.) I've heard that Parrotlets are very fiesty, especially around puberty, breeding season, and during molts. I was wondering if they 'calm down' after puberty and between breeding seasons and molts? Parrotlets seem like the overall most ideal bird for me, but I am apprehensive due to all the 'terrible twos' stories I have heard.
5.) Speaking of the 'terrible twos' and puberty, what are some effective ways to get through these growth periods. I've heard of slightly altering the parts of their diet and increasing the parrots bedtime by a few hours so that they get more sleep, but are there any other effective tips?
6.) I've also heard conflicting information on P'let diets. Some P'let owners say they should eat all seeds as pellets can cause liver problems for most color mutations of P'lets, while others say that seeds are too fatty and that pellets make for a much balanced diet. I would also feed feeding fresh veggies and fruits in addition to a staple seed/pellet diet, but was wondering what would be best in terms of 'staple diet' for a P'let.
7.) Is there a significant difference in personality between male and female birds for GCCs, P'lets, or Linnies. If so, what gender do you prefer for a pet?
8.) Lastly, if you have experience with multiple of the birds listed, which of these species has been your favorite to keep as pets?
I've been doing research on pet parrots for a while now, and have narrowed down which species I am considering getting to Green Cheek Conures, Lineolated Parakeets, and Parrotlets. I was wondering if I could hear from those of you who have experience with GCC, Linnies, and P'lets to help me make my final decision. I know that every bird is an individual, and that their species does not dictate their personality, but I would still like to hear about the general experiences surrounding these two types of parrots. I also have a few questions about each species.
1.) I've heard that Linnie poops are very messy, liquid-y, and hard to clean. How much time and effort is putting into cleaning up after their waste in comparison to GCCs and P'lets, and how hard is it to get Linnie poops out of fabrics?
2.) Do Parrotlets and Linnies enjoy physical affection (scritches on head, gentle beak rubs, etc.) as much as GCCs? I've heard that GCCs are among the 'cuddliest' of birds, and was wondering how Parrotlets and Linnies compare.
3.) Noise-level wise, how do the three species compare? I know that Parrotlets are the 'quietest' (but can still make decent noise and chatter), and that GCC can get decently loud, but I've heard conflicting accounts about Linnie's noise levels. I don't really mind noise, but I live with my family, who are a bit more sensitive to sound.
4.) I've heard that Parrotlets are very fiesty, especially around puberty, breeding season, and during molts. I was wondering if they 'calm down' after puberty and between breeding seasons and molts? Parrotlets seem like the overall most ideal bird for me, but I am apprehensive due to all the 'terrible twos' stories I have heard.
5.) Speaking of the 'terrible twos' and puberty, what are some effective ways to get through these growth periods. I've heard of slightly altering the parts of their diet and increasing the parrots bedtime by a few hours so that they get more sleep, but are there any other effective tips?
6.) I've also heard conflicting information on P'let diets. Some P'let owners say they should eat all seeds as pellets can cause liver problems for most color mutations of P'lets, while others say that seeds are too fatty and that pellets make for a much balanced diet. I would also feed feeding fresh veggies and fruits in addition to a staple seed/pellet diet, but was wondering what would be best in terms of 'staple diet' for a P'let.
7.) Is there a significant difference in personality between male and female birds for GCCs, P'lets, or Linnies. If so, what gender do you prefer for a pet?
8.) Lastly, if you have experience with multiple of the birds listed, which of these species has been your favorite to keep as pets?