I think I'm adjusting to life as a Parrotlet parront... I'm learning some things and still confused by others... I've learned that greens or broccoli on top of the cage get eaten through the bars, but greens in a bowl mostly end up on the floor, same food, different presentation. I've learned that a half a strawberry can be both eaten and spattered in a three foot blast zone of sticky mess.
I've had good success with balsa wood toys, both store bought and home made, happily shredded for hours of entertainment.
I'm not so sure I'm mastering communication or understanding... Sometimes (nearly always) she comes to the cage door eagerly when I open it, but occasionally (more recently) she doesn't feel like coming out. Sometimes with a threat display, sometimes just ignoring me. I respect her wishes, but I'm confused. My husband is finding the same (if anything she is more bitey with him) She did that yesterday, but she happily came out to visit this morning. I'm not yet seeing a pattern, time of day or other common factor. It's hard for me to keep a consistent time of day for bird playtime. She gets some twice a day most days, but not always at the same time... Our schedules are a bit chaotic.
Am I doing something wrong socializing her?
And why do I get bit so often...? I know she's young and learning, and she doesn't seem to bite maliciously (usually) but like she's testing everything. How can I help her learn to be gentle?