Parrotlet

Care Sheet

A beautiful small bird similar to a parrot which can learn to speak and requires much enrichment

Colours: The base colour of a parrotlet is green/yellow but they are available in captivity in colours such as blue, yellow, lutino, fallow, darker green, pastel, Isabel (cinnamon), albino

Housing: Prefer to live alone with enrichment, can be agressive towards each other

Lifespan: 15 to 20 years

Adult Size: 12-15cm | Adult Weight: 33g

HOUSING YOUR PARROTLET

A large cage should be provided for your pet parrotlet which should be more than 18” square. Parrotlets will always prefer to be given as much space as possible. Can be trained to sit on perch for time outside cage.

Parrotlets are extremely intelligent animals and enjoy a high amount of stimulation.

They are able to talk and need much enrichment in their cage. Change toys and perches often to allow your bird to enjoy a new habitat. Use a variety of perch sizes to keep good foot health.

HOUSING YOUR PARROTLET

A large cage should be provided for your pet parrotlet which should be more than 18” square. Parrotlets will always prefer to be given as much space as possible. Can be trained to sit on perch for time outside cage.

Parrotlets are extremely intelligent animals and enjoy a high amount of stimulation.

They are able to talk and need much enrichment in their cage. Change toys and perches often to allow your bird to enjoy a new habitat. Use a variety of perch sizes to keep good foot health.

HANDLING YOUR PARROTLET

Parrotlets can become tame and will be handled but this should be their choice.  Slowly and calmly introduce yourself whilst your bird is in the cage.

Once the bird is more settled, you can allow the bird to walk on to a perch in the room. Using food, you should tap your arm (using a glove) and say “step up”, when the bird steps up, you should offer a treat. Over time the bird will learn to bond with you without food.

GENERAL CARE

Order: Psittaciformes
Origin: Mexico/USA
Size: 12-15cm
Adult Weight: 33g
Lifespan: 15-20 years
Housing: Prefer to live alone
Young: Chicks
Sexual Maturity: 10 months
Incubation Period: 20-30 days
Birth Weight: 5-10g
Breeding Season: Any time of the year
Colours: The base colour of a parrotlet is green/yellow but they are available in captivity in colours such as blue, yellow, lutino, fallow, darker green, pastel, Isabel (cinnamon), albino, and white.

GENERAL CARE

Order: Psittaciformes
Origin: Mexico/USA
Size: 12-15cm
Adult Weight: 33g
Lifespan: 15-20 years
Housing: Prefer to live alone
Young: Chicks
Sexual Maturity: 10 months
Incubation Period: 20-30 days
Birth Weight: 5-10g
Breeding Season: Any time of the year
Colours: The base colour of a parrotlet is green/yellow but they are available in captivity in colours such as blue, yellow, lutino, fallow, darker green, pastel, Isabel (cinnamon), albino, and white.

HEALTH CHECK

  • Signs of flight are normal
  • Moves normally and no signs of lethargy
  • The beak aligns correctly and has no signs of over growth
  • The vent is clear
  • The bird is alert
  • The bird is acting normally and there are no signs of isolation from other birds

SHOPPING LIST

  • An aviary or suspended cage
  • Perches and swings
  • Water dish and feed bowl
  • Cleaner & disinfectant
  • Cage cover for night time use
  • A lock for the cage
  • Seed / Pellets/ Veg

SHOPPING LIST

  • An aviary or suspended cage
  • Perches and swings
  • Water dish and feed bowl
  • Cleaner & disinfectant
  • Cage cover for night time use
  • A lock for the cage
  • Seed / Pellets/ Veg