Parrotlets, affectionately known as "pocket parrots," are charming, fearless, lovable miniature-sized, true parrots. There are seven species of parrotlets the most commonly kept parrotlets in the United States are the green-rumped, Pacific and the spectacled. These usually weigh between 18 and 28 grams and are approximately 3 to 5 1/2 inches in length. Parrotlets can be sexed at a glance, since they are sexually dimorphic. They are lovable and easily maintained, yet very territorial and can be temperamental during molting and hormonal temperatures.They are relatively inexpensive at prices ranging from $100 to $350 each.
They are relatively quiet.Parrotlets are the quietest hookbills, they cannot scream and do not squawk. They chirp and at times, have loud chirps, but even a canary can be louder. They are much quieter than even budgies and cockatiels. A parrotlet would make the perfect parrot for someone who lives in an apartment.
The larger the cage, the happier the parrotlet will be. Your bird should have a cage large enough to allow her to fully open her wings, without getting her wing feathers caught on the sides or her tail feathers touching the bottom grill. I recommend a cage that is 24 by 18 by 18 inches; minimum. Toys are a very important part of your pet's cage. Parrotlets spend much of their time entertaining themselves with toys but also love snuggling up to their owners. You should give your parrotlet 45 mins of attention a day. Always use safe toys, such as those without small movable parts, wire or string. For a healthy parrotlet I recommend a varied diet of seed, pellets, fruits and vegetables, if given a healthy life style they should live 20 to 30 years.
Can parrotlets talk?
The more time spent with your parrotlet, the more they will learn to mimic speech.80 percent of the males and about 20 percent of the females kept as pets talk. Some learn to say a few words, and others learn to say many words and phrases. But that should never be the MAIN reason for getting a parrot with talking ability, you might find yourself disappointed that your pet never talks, and you might find yourself starting to ignore your bird, ending with a lonely and depressed bird.
They are relatively quiet.Parrotlets are the quietest hookbills, they cannot scream and do not squawk. They chirp and at times, have loud chirps, but even a canary can be louder. They are much quieter than even budgies and cockatiels. A parrotlet would make the perfect parrot for someone who lives in an apartment.
The larger the cage, the happier the parrotlet will be. Your bird should have a cage large enough to allow her to fully open her wings, without getting her wing feathers caught on the sides or her tail feathers touching the bottom grill. I recommend a cage that is 24 by 18 by 18 inches; minimum. Toys are a very important part of your pet's cage. Parrotlets spend much of their time entertaining themselves with toys but also love snuggling up to their owners. You should give your parrotlet 45 mins of attention a day. Always use safe toys, such as those without small movable parts, wire or string. For a healthy parrotlet I recommend a varied diet of seed, pellets, fruits and vegetables, if given a healthy life style they should live 20 to 30 years.
Can parrotlets talk?
The more time spent with your parrotlet, the more they will learn to mimic speech.80 percent of the males and about 20 percent of the females kept as pets talk. Some learn to say a few words, and others learn to say many words and phrases. But that should never be the MAIN reason for getting a parrot with talking ability, you might find yourself disappointed that your pet never talks, and you might find yourself starting to ignore your bird, ending with a lonely and depressed bird.