Pictures Plum Headed Parakeet

[Lady Jane]

 

[camelotshadow]

 

[Birdbabe]

OMG!

 

[Hermesbird]

Its soooo pretty!

 

[Mockinbirdiva]

Stunning!

 

[camelotshadow]

Memorizing eyes & that plum head/ sunny beak! Enchanting...

 

[AussieBird]

Gorgeous!!

@fashionfobie

 

[MR. Mango]

Amazing do we have any plum keets on the Avenue?

 

[DesertBird]

Absolutely gorgeous!

 

[AussieBird]

Amazing do we have any plum keets on the Avenue?

Yep, Random Adorable Pi

 

[fashionfobie]

Amazing do we have any plum keets on the Avenue?

Yep yep my little Pi is a plummie! Aussiebird linked his thread. He is pure splendor. Very sweet and caring birds, he loves all.

 

[Lady Jane]

Can we see a photo of your sweetie please?

 

[MR. Mango]

aw she’s such a cutie

 

[fashionfobie]

aw she’s such a cutie

Pi is a male, he is growing into his adult plumage now. It takes 2-3 years for the bright reds to come in. He should be full red/plum in the next few months.

 

[MR. Mango]

Oh lol he didn’t have the ring so that’s why I thought he was a she but it makes sense cuz he’s a juvenile

 

[fashionfobie]

Oh lol he didn’t have the ring so that’s why I thought he was a she but it makes sense cuz he’s a juvenile

Yep that is correct! It is very understandable that you thought he was a she. The only good indicator at a young age is DNA testing, which he had as a chick. Though boys do have different body language, but not the best way to tell.

 

[DesertBird]

Yep that is correct! It is very understandable that you thought he was a she. The only good indicator at a young age is DNA testing, which he had as a chick. Though boys do have different body language, but not the best way to tell.

He is so cute! Was it hard to find a breeder?

 

[AussieBird]

Pi is a male, he is growing into his adult plumage now. It takes 2-3 years for the bright reds to come in. He should be full red/plum in the next few months.

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Love his little red spot! It's adorable

 

[fashionfobie]

He is so cute! Was it hard to find a breeder?

It wasn't that difficult for me to find them. Though location will be a factor, I'm in Australia, I am not sure how common they are State side. Their native land is India near the foothills of the Himalayas. They breed seasonally and aren't as prolific as other small parrots only 2-4 chicks a year if they decide to breed, sometimes they may go twice in one season and have a few more.. I think their breeding behaviour impacts their position in aviculture. I have never seen them at a pet store for example.

They are typically kept as aviary birds or in large flights to accommodate their flying. They are fast and agile fliers. My little guy flies an impressive amount around the house, as in lap after lap. He is also my most expensive pet to feed, as their diet consists of flower blossoms along with the veggies, fruits and typical parrot diets stuff . If I don't have blossoms ready in my own garden I get him organically grown edible blossoms, which are intended for human consumption. It is all part of my duty to provide for his cute little mug. He is worth every bit! Love him dearly and his sweet and gregarious manner is a dream.

 

[DesertBird]

It wasn't that difficult for me to find them. Though location will be a factor, I'm in Australia, I am not sure how common they are State side. Their native land is India near the foothills of the Himalayas. They breed seasonally and aren't as prolific as other small parrots only 2-4 chicks a year if they decide to breed, sometimes they may go twice in one season and have a few more.. I think their breeding behaviour impacts their position in aviculture. I have never seen them at a pet store for example.

They are typically kept as aviary birds or in large flights to accommodate their flying. They are fast and agile fliers. My little guy flies an impressive amount around the house, as in lap after lap. He is also my most expensive pet to feed, as their diet consists of flower blossoms along with the veggies, fruits and typical parrot diets stuff . If I don't have blossoms ready in my own garden I get him organically grown edible blossoms, which are intended for human consumption. It is all part of my duty to provide for his cute little mug. He is worth every bit! Love him dearly and his sweet and gregarious manner is a dream.

He sounds amazing! I would love to get one someday.