hedylarue
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P'lets need a big cage...people tend to underestimate the amount of space they need because they are small, but they need at least a cockatiel sized cage....they are very active. They also eat like little monsters and will need a ton of attention if you only get 1. They can be too brave and I would worry about her marching right up to a cat. My female has less fear than any other bird I've ever had big or small....she runs toward loud noises and danger. I wouldn't think it would be a good idea to just get 1 p'let as a single bird household unless there was going to be someone home most of the day to spend time with her. She'll get really lonely and that can lead to behavior issues.
All my p'lets have needed routine vet care. One had beak and liver issues when he got older and he needed to be on medication and get regular grooming for the last few years of his life. The food and toys are not cheap either. They are little but they really are parrots in every sense and they will live for 10+ years.
Molts are not a huge deal, but I will say you will have feathers and scattered food all over around the cage that will require vacuuming and cleaning at least every couple of days. Any kind of bird is going to shed feathers and scatter food...that is a given.
All my p'lets have needed routine vet care. One had beak and liver issues when he got older and he needed to be on medication and get regular grooming for the last few years of his life. The food and toys are not cheap either. They are little but they really are parrots in every sense and they will live for 10+ years.
Molts are not a huge deal, but I will say you will have feathers and scattered food all over around the cage that will require vacuuming and cleaning at least every couple of days. Any kind of bird is going to shed feathers and scatter food...that is a given.