All About Parrotlet Training & Care

• Parrotlets often have a feisty, courageous nature that belies their tiny size.
• They frequently learn to talk. They have limited talking ability, but with patience and practice, can learn to say several words, short phrases, and many sounds and whistles. Their voices are small in proportion to their size and sometimes it is hard to recognize words. Their natural sounds are very pleasant chirps. The lack of noise makes them ideal for apartment or condominium dwellers.
• Training is good for your Parrotlet and a definite boon to you.
• Many Parrotlets can be hilarious, happy and mischievous.
• Training can remove behavioral problems and make your pet freindly and affectionate.

The cage shape is also very important for the bird. Square or rectangular cages are more appropriate for parrots. Before buying the cage, do a thorough checking of the security mechanism.

The cage should be placed in a location that is out of direct sunlight and drafts. Put the cage in the room where the family spends most of its time. Your bird will enjoy interacting with everyone. Be sure lighting is adequate.

Cage size should be:

• Parrotlets need approximately: 24" W x 24" H x 24" D
• Bar spacing: 1/2"

Learn more about Parrotlet cages

Since commercial food does not meet your bird's nutritional needs, a Parrotlet strives best on grains, fresh vegetables, nuts, seeds, pellets and meats.

• Small hookbill
• Small or mini pellets
• Fresh vegetables
• In the while they eat fruit and berries, so these can be a nice addition to the diet.
• Some whole grains such as cooked quinoa, sprouted bread, and millet on occasion.
• Vitamin and calcium supplements should be added in their diet from time to time.

Remember, your pet's diet will improve its health and will keep it content.

What is the Ideal Diet For Your Parrotlet

Although hardy birds, but the Parrotlets are prone to accidents owing to their small size. Usually active, energetic and healthy, Parrotlet can suffer from common diseases like any other Parrots. These health issues are:

• loss of appetite
• diarrhea
• Anorexia
• lethargy
• weight loss
• feather plucking
• beak swelling
• wheezing or coughing
• favoring one foot
• eye or nasal discharge
• red or swollen eyes

Care should be taken while trimming your bird's feathers.

How To Keep Your Parrotlet Healthy?