BirdLady13
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In the near future I intend on getting a parrotlet and/or a peach-faced lovebird. I worked with birds for a living at one time, and I've done extensive research on both pocket parrots, but rather than look at "facts" it would be helpful to get some opinions. This is the information I have gathered:
Lovebirds
-Tend to be nippy, and won't remain tame without daily handling.
-Males are less aggressive than females.
-Unable to speak/mimic, but will chirp all day long, and can become loud and high-pitched (especially at dawn & dusk).
-Extremely active and intelligent, so they require an immense amount of attention and training.
-Prone to PBFD (fatal viral infection), and have a lifespan of 15-20 years.
-Ideal cage bar spacing is 1/2"-5/8".
Parrotlets
-Capable of speech, and produce quiet vocalizations.
-Affectionate, but can be temperamental.
-Very active and intelligent, so with regular training they are capable of learning tricks.
-Lifespan of up to 30 years.
-Ideal cage bar spacing is 1/4".
Lovebirds
-Tend to be nippy, and won't remain tame without daily handling.
-Males are less aggressive than females.
-Unable to speak/mimic, but will chirp all day long, and can become loud and high-pitched (especially at dawn & dusk).
-Extremely active and intelligent, so they require an immense amount of attention and training.
-Prone to PBFD (fatal viral infection), and have a lifespan of 15-20 years.
-Ideal cage bar spacing is 1/2"-5/8".
Parrotlets
-Capable of speech, and produce quiet vocalizations.
-Affectionate, but can be temperamental.
-Very active and intelligent, so with regular training they are capable of learning tricks.
-Lifespan of up to 30 years.
-Ideal cage bar spacing is 1/4".