PARROTLET INFO

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General Info
Ten Things

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Cage Placement
The Bird Cage
Perches
Dishes
Feeding

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Foods
Plants

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Hazards
Bathing
Ownership

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About toys
& swings for
your parrotlet

BIRD TOY PARTS
Toy Parts Index
Wood Toy Parts
Shredder Parts
Plastic Toy Parts
Metal Parts

BIRD SWINGS
All Bird Swings
Activity Swing
Wood Bird Swing
Palm Swing
Cotton Bird Swing
3 Toy Bird Swing
Spectacle Swing
Paper Stick Swing
Diversion Swing
Small Fun Swing

BIRD PERCHES
All Perches
Mineral Perch
Calcium Perch
Pedicure Perch
Shower Perch
Foldup
Shower Perch

MINERALS
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Cuttlebone
Mineral Block
Lava Conditioner
Love Bites
Calcium Perch

BIRD TREATS
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Millet
Jumbo Millet
Flaxseed
Grass
Cactus Snack
Bird Cone

CUSTOMER
SERVICE
Ordering
Shipping
Wholesale
About Our Toys
Website Info
Links
Contact Us

SPECIES
SPECIFIC
Parrotlets
Cockatiels
Cockatoos

PLACEMENT OF THE CAGE

Before you purchase the cage and parrotlet you should find a perfect place for the cage. A parrotlet likes to know its surroundings so avoid moving it a lot. The cage should be placed by a window. This way the parrotlet can see the world and the natural rhythm of the day. Parrotlets should get a chance to get some sun but they must always be able to retreat to a shady part of the cage. Parrotlets can get overheated quickly and need a place to sit and cool off.

THE BIRD CAGE

It is best to purchase the cage and supplies before the parrotlet. This way it can all be washed, set-up and ready for the new arrival. Parrotlets are most comfortable in a cage that is longer than it is tall. They need a lot of room to fly around for exercise. The cage should not be smaller than 17"L x 14"W x 17"H. Any cage larger than that will do as long as the bar spacing is between 1/2" and 5/8". Always check any openings on the cage to make sure the parrotlet cannot escape because if they can stick their heads thru it and get out, they will. Also, get a cage with a grate on the bottom to prevent them from consuming their droppings plus ensuring they will not get out when you are replacing the paper in the bottom of the cage. Make sure a lot of perches and toys can be easily placed and removed for cleaning.

PERCHES

Perches should be thick enough that the parrotlet's toes cannot touch all the way around. They cannot be put too closely to the sides of the cages as the tail feathers will become broken and fall out. A variety of perches are important. Natural untreated wood perches are best. The irregularities provide a kind of massage for the feet and they enjoy nibbling on the bark and wood. Cotton rope perches are soft for their feet. They are great to rest on. Calcium perches provide minerals, which are important to the parrotlet's health. There are new perches that help with wearing the nails down so you don't have to trim them as often. They are great, just make sure the parrotlet has other perches in the cage as well. Some are made from cement or sand products and can dry the parrotlet's feet out. Put the softest perch up in a high place. Parrotlets tend to sleep and sit there the longest. They like to sit high up in order to have a good view of their surroundings. Too many perches can interfere with the parrotlet's movements. Make sure each one is spaced far enough away from the other. Swings are a favorite of parrotlets. They enjoy swinging with a friend or swinging alone with a toy.

DISHES AND FEEDING

It is important to give parrotlets fresh, clean water everyday. You may not see them drink water a lot but they need to have it available to them at all times. You should consider using bottled water for their drinking water. You will need a dish for both seeds and water. Another for fresh foods but that can only be left in the cage for as long as the food is still fresh. Wash the dishes with hot water and a little apple cidar vinegar often. Check the seed daily. It may look like the seeds are still fresh when they are actually eaten through. Dishes can be made from a number of things. It is important that they are easy to clean. Also, the dishes need to be the correct size. Parrotlets cannot go very long without food. They eat many times in one day. Parrotlets are small birds with big beaks!


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