HOW-TO TAME A PARROTLET: HOW-TO SET UP A PARROTLET CAGE
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Watch me set up my baby parrotlets' cages! Please note these are temporary cages during the taming process - these cages are too small for permanent usage.
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As long as you give him a bigger cage. The bigger the better
I was scared this was his actual cage lol
AnyaTheOnion They need bigger cages 😊. This is a temporary size.
PippyPets i tamed my two parrotlets with them having a whole room for themselves, they are not clipped and see me as a part of their flock, and they are never seperated. do your research, a bird ist not like a dog
Maria Kraiger
Chill, there are different ways to tame birds lmao, not just one.
Guys please dont follow her advice That cage is way too small. They need enough room to fly around and play. I would recommend a bigger cage. You can move up in size ones it's older. But never do it in that size.
I totally agree! The cage in this video is too small for a Parrotlet. Did you happen to have a chance to see the video notes where I mentioned this is a temporary size during the training process? A permanent cage would need to be significantly larger. Thanks for your comment!
yall read the description its a temporary training cage
I swear people can't read or even watch and listen to the video lol if they did they could have answered their own questions
@@shaun7057 exactly!!!
One little thing, you shouldn’t use smooth perches. It’s like you holding onto monkey bars all day. It’s hard for them to grip without slipping and can lead to several foot problems. That doesn’t mean use sandpaper perch covers either, parrots don’t need grit in their diet like other species of birds, their gizzards don’t work that way, and them ingesting grit can cause injuries to their gizzards. Just use things like rope and natural branch perches, the more variety the better. 😊
Agreed! Thanks for bringing that up. This video shows a very temporary cage set up during the taming process, however, it is always better to have a variety of perches sizes/materials. 👍
excellent video!
Loveofpets Thank you for watching. That's a big compliment coming from you! 😊
Jesus everybody here is so mean! Read the description first before you go and talk shit.. she is just showing us how you do it🤷🏼♀️ all these judgemental people😂😂
Thank you for mentioning the description! 😊
Why would you give your baby bird plastic perches it can cause health problems for their feet!!!!!!
These cages look way too small. Parrotlets need a lot of space to exercise, even though they are small birds.
That is NOT a large cage that is a SHOE BOX. That ain’t even a starter cage. It’s like a carrier cage
please this is such a crime, how would you feel, if you were locked up in a room as small as your toilet? birds neee to spread their wings, and with all these plastic toys, which are very dangerous for them, this little thing is soo poor
They said this was a temporary cage just for taming. I would definitely recommend that the person adds more shredding toys but plastic toys are fine if they are not the only option. My birds like to get their frustration out by banging their plastic toys on the side of the cage.
I do love the little unscripted comments in there! The head turning one at the end got me Lol. Love your parrot vids!
those plastic perches are no good for any birds feet
Agreed! This cage set up is a temporary set up and plastic perches will not harm a bird if used occasionally. Thanks for your comment!
@Pippypets about when do you move them to there final cage size? I just got my little baby about two weeks ago. right now he is in a smaller cage for taming process. I have him out most the time he steps up and down pretty well.
+Lyndsay Kang Hi Lyndsay! Thanks for watching! Congratulations on your baby! Sorry for the delayed reply. Use your discretion - each bird and situation are unique. That's great to hear the baby is our most of the time - that's key if using a smaller cage in the beginning (otherwise they get too bored). It looks like you left this comment about a month ago? Definitely have him in the final cage size by now. Hope that helps. :-)
Could you please tell where you got all your cute little bird toys from? I have great trouble finding petite toys to put in my bird's travel carrier.
Sooo much info! Thank you!
April Wilcher Hope it wasn't too much. 😊 With anything, use your discretion - what works for me may not be the best for someone else. Thanks for watching!!! 😃
PippyPets The more info the better for me right now. I've been studying birds for 2 months now because I plan on getting one. Want to be totally prepared for my little buddy. Deciding between Quaker or Parrotlet.
April Wilcher Thats great you're doing your research. You'll make a great parront 😉. All the best on your decision!
When I had finches I had a pretty large cage for four of them so would that work if I get a parrotlet
hey i just found this channel while trying to look for parrotlet taming tricks and i have some questions.
i just got my girl on sunday (shes abt three months old, her hatchday was april 9) and the breeder told me to take her out every 4-5 hours for thirty minutes so i can bond with her, talk to her, handle her, etc.
my number one question is- what else can i do? the breeder told me to do just that and peggy, my child, keeps biting and yelling whenever my hand goes near her. we have made progress during our sessions, ie. she ate treats out of my hand today! and she sorta knows what step-up is. the breeder also implied to hold her as frequently as possible so she can get used to human contact.
what else can i do to help improve our relationship?
Thing is im at work 10 hours a day so is that too long to have my parrotlet in a small cage for the taming process? When i do get home i do spend time with him. Please help. I dont know if i should put him in a small cage now that i have him in a small cage full of toys that he is used to. What should i do.n he always runs away when i ask him to step up. I have to bribe him with millet. But after he's done he fly back to the cage.
I appreciate you trying to educate others on parrotlets and birds etc. But please do your research and know what you're talking about first! Plastic perches are NOT good for their feet. AT ALL. EVER. As well as stainless steel bowls being BETTER because they don't harbor as much bacteria as plastic bowls do, not just because they're easier to clean. Also that cage is way too tiny. I realize you're training your parrotlet right now which is totally fine! But you shouldn't be recommending those cage sizes for birds that are any bigger than a Finch or canary. UNLESS it's truly just a cage for sleep. And again! Sigh... The thing you said about the beaks is just not true. Beaks are beaks and just because there is a budgie on the packaging doesn't mean it's solely for the budgies. Plastic toys aren't good for ANY kind of bird. They need toys they can DESTROY AND PREEN. Foraging toys are ideal for ALL BIRDS and it's extremely good for their mental. Things they can shred. Shredding toys made of natural materials! Please please please do more research before trying to educate others! I'm not being negative in any way but there are probably kids watching these videos and you're giving false information and information that isn't ideal.
Im so sorry for writing this. I hate myself back then, so sorry i was being rude!! I'm not like that anymore, promise. Might sound fake but i mean it. We all get mad sometimes haha.
Parakeet World• lol like how that's the only thing you point out. And no. Not deaf. You must be blind though.
Parakeet World• plastic perches should only be used if it's for let's say a travel cage. Taming can take some time so there's no excuse for there to be one of those in that cage. Having a plastic perch is like being on monkey bars for humans. It only take a few times swinging back and forth and gripping the monkey bars for blisters and sores to start developing on our hands.
Read my edited comment :)
@@ParakeetWorld lol ok sry
Thinking of a Parrotlet. I am concerned on winter temps in my SoCal home. Feb then Mar downstairs living room gets 66-68F... I see out your window is snow, what is sleep temp for your parrotlets?
Just noticed this was posted on my birthday haha! I have 3 budgies who are total flock birds and don't love human attention, and they're all I have experience with, but I'm considering adopting a young parrotlet to bond more with. Do you know if parrotlets are generally more difficult to care for than parakeets? They are absolutely precious! They seem to have such big personalities :)
Thats very useful!I love this video!
LPS sparkles Thank you for watching and for the feedback! 😊
Question: Do they have to be babies in order to get tamed at all? Like for example, if you got one from a previous owner, or if it is just a bit older, will it be impossible to get it to love you and trust you?
Olivia Jachim It's not impossible, however, it can take quite a bit longer and require a lot more patience. Depending on the birds as well, they may always retain a bit of flightiness as well, but not always. Definitely try, just be prepared to be a lot more patient. All the best! 😊
I couldn't find that kind of cage here☹️ . I need to tame my aviary parrotlet
what do you feed your bird I've heard of a lot of recipes but i wanted to know the one you use
Ben Strain A varied diet is best. Look it for upcoming videos from me on Parrotlet diets. Thanks for the question!
Hi
I have a couple of lorikeets and i have no idea how to tame them I’m just following everything you say
But I have a question please do you think that should I put them in different cages ?! Or should I let them in the same cage ?!
They are 4 mothers old
Leon I am a little bit late, but if they are a boy and girl and if they are not siblings than you should put them together because they will most likely become partners
@@mayorcherry5964 She obvi doesnt want them to become partners. If she wants to time them she should separate them so they individually focus on her.
Ive had my baby in a big cage for a little less than a month. Is it too late now to go back to a small cage.
Idk
From where you bought the gray plate?
The cages are too smallll
Lailah Dog
It's temporary
Ah, I wish I could get a bird, but I already have an exotic pet, and a bird would probably be too much for my family. Oh well, maybe when I move out I can have snakes and birds! This was a nice video, by the way.
Philble Kerman I know how you feel, I’m lucky to have my 2 dogs, huge fish tank, ball python, and 2 crested geckos, and I think my parents are ok with letting me have a parrotlet for my birthday next month, but if it was up to me I’d have several more animals lol, definitely gonna be happy to be able to have whatever I want when I move out.
Shelby Pennington Yeah, I gotcha.
Do parrotlets eat cockatiel seeds size or budgie seeds size? That’s my question.
Budgie size. They also need pellets, but don’t get them pellets with dyes in them. They have sensitive stomachs and need pellets that have no color to them and are natural.
Use seeds are treats. organic pellets and chop is what their diet needs to me
can they eat bugies seeds
Please tell me where you get the large cuddle bone in bulk and the metal clips.
You can find the bone at the beach.
Or in the pet store :)
shouldn't parrot cages be taller rather than longer?
Dana Tellier Thanks for your question. It really depends on the species. Softbills (finches, canaries, etc.) do better in longer enclosures as they need the space to fly back and forth. Some hookbills (parrot) species don’t climb but are avid fliers such as Bourkes Parakeets. For birds like these, length is more important than height.
For other hookbills, length is not quite as necessary when compared against height, however, the bigger the cage the better is always the general rule.
The cage in this video is a temporary cage used as part of the taming process. Parrotlets needs taller and longer cages as their permanent home.
Hope that answers your question.
Thanks for watching! 😊
thank you
You’re welcome!
No, it's better if it is wider. It will still need quite a bit of height tho for climbing, and wing stretching
Is it fine if I keep two pairs in a very big out side cage
Parrotlets are meant to be kept alone, they’re not flocking birds
Ill be getting a parrotkeit soon so i am watching this vid so i can tame it
Absolutely fantastic helpful video!!! Thank you so much 😊 x
You’re welcome! I’m glad you found it helpful!
I have an eight month male blue parallette I'm baffled by way he acts with me. For instance he will eat seeds from my hand while he's in the cage on his perch he'll come out on the cage door to eat see them by hand seeds for my hand. he actually flies from the cage
over to me. He wants to be with me it sometimes you know. He we'll fly over to me or nearby me he wants me to put my finger up which I do leveled out and he goes on to my finger and quickly sometimes he stays on my finger sometimes he likes to go stay on my wrist most of time she likes to stay on my shoulder and or if I'm sitting down sometimes he likes to stay in with my arms like the Bentley near my hip joint section by my cuddling Mike's in my sweatshirt in that corner against my stomach and my arm. So clearly is comfortable with my contact with him. What baffles me is when I put my hand in the cage to get something or just something to fix something he completely runs and hides in the high part of the Cajun and if I have to put my hand up there and not section he will he will try to bite me and it has and has bitten me but not hard not hard at all. I'm baffled that the bird could fall asleep on my shoulder hand or when I'm sitting down against my stomach and I might want and on my arm in my bent elbow section I actually falling asleep there. And he also likes me too when he's sitting on my finger elect my little finger to scratch his head and his neck under his jaw and under the front of his jaw specially but the side roads are real good knee fluffs its feathers are real real real wide and closes his eyes and puts his big down into against the the sofa and just lets me pet him it completely I guess that must feel so good to him. So it's baffling to me that when I go to put my hand in cage she acts like he's never seen me before like he doesn't know like I'm a stranger going to hurt him what's the reason for this?
throughout the day on and off he goes right on my finger regardless of very good and you fly back to the cage of flies say to the wall unit and I'll go I just put my finger down over there and he jumps on my finger and I put it back on the cage question is he's very comfortable with getting on my finger yet when I go in the cage to pet him and or to fix something in the cage he's very scared of me how can you be scared of me when he very call me once he sits by me he likes to be on my arm and shoulder so why is he so afraid when I go in at with my hand in the cage? And he wants to bite me try to or will bite me. Not hard but when he's attempting to bite me outside now and healed. He's looking at me and you looking at my finger my knuckle on my bent finger that I'm going to pet him or if I have to get a perch or move something and he gets aggressive I just say no and he freezes most of the time I just find it baffling that he is very aggressive in the cage when I'm moving things around specially if it's near him he goes too far away is in the cage is possible for my half of my head in the morning he flies over to me to be wants to be by me when I open the cage door sometimes go to his playground or go up on top of the cage with his another Purge when that's open as well and usually goes down to the playground next to his cage and swings and multiple purchase and various chewing toys and sometimes he'll just fly over to me as I mentioned before and I put my finger near him and it gets in my finger goes up my shoulder and next and maybe likes me to pet him his feathers on his back of his neck and under his I can feel his job only likes to my finger to go under there and scratch under there and under the very very bottom of his bottom because he likes to be scratched the bottom of his neck there and the other job and the top of his head as well he puts all his feathers fluffed up it's just so strange bird is so close his eyes falls asleep on my shoulder and my arm when I'm sitting in the chair next to my belly and full of sleep for like 5 minutes. And yet this very same parallette young bird and maybe an hour later I got to go in the cage I'm putting something in the cage a treat for him he will go to the farthest highest perch in the cage runs runs away from me they can fear and it said if I got to go near if I go to pet him he's got his beak open and no actually attempt to bite me that's a no and then he just looks at me and say no and then I put my finger gently over his head pet him twice and he but he very guarded and I pet his head and then I back my hand out close the cage why is the parallette acting this so night and day emotion you want to be with me like to me and yet in the cage is very feared and on his guard that gets on the stranger is the cage his like private domain another words, but he shouldn't be afraid of my hand he eats from it every day in the morning. I'm looking for answers? Thank you.
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Fred Rock Parrotlets are really territorial in general... I am not an expert. However, I believe you just have to make him comfortable with your hand in his cage. Maybe give him more treats when you enter his cage?
Tbh it seems like your little friend have some bad experience with hands in the cage.
Parrotlets also act like this when they are lying eggs or are about to this. But this scenario doesn't exactly fit a male bird.
Are your parrotlets clipped? They don’t fly away from you.
tanya ellsworth what does that mean?
Shrimpy Skates clipped means when you clip their wings so that they don’t fly away
Shrimpy Skates
I'm looking, and i don't think so. I think she just bonded with them, and it is a baby, so it makes sense
Would these methods work for an adult?
fahren299
Yes, but it is easier for babies
where did you get this cage?
Geena Cavoly I purchased it from a local mom n' pop pet store who ordered it in for me. The size is good as a temporary cage.
nasty plastic perches , no good for there feet , i use real branches of wood in different thickness so much better for the birds feet
I agree - the real wood branches, if pesticide-free are much better. I used plastic in this video because I was demonstrating how to set up a temporary cage.
i dont own my bird my bird own me >B) but yeah.
And those are horrible toys I don't see any shredding toys
Omg, just shut, she said that is not for the bird to live in, just for taming. Also, the only toys that are in there are shredding toys lmao. Are you blind?
Mine is 6 months old and keeps running away when I put my hand close
Because it doesnt trust you. Take it slow
Yes what I would do is every day put your hand in the cage with some millet until one day it takes some from you this means it trusts your hand and you can teach it to step up (you can search for tutorials) then you can slowly take it out of the cage. Birds are not like dogs or cats and they need a lot of taming, bonding, and training for them to be comfortable with you.
Can u still tame a 1 year old parrotlet?. Just got a female and she bites alot😕.
Hi, thanks for your question. It’s possible, however, it will take a lot longer and much more patience, particularly if she was not handfed as a baby. If she wasn’t handfed, while you may be able to hand-tame her to an extent, she may never be cuddly or like anything more than sitting on your hand. It depends on the bird. All the best!
Thatd too small for a bird cage
Sorry for everyone who received this comment. Back then i do agree i wasnt the best. We all get mad sometimes and thats okay! Hope yall accept my apology, have a good day if you do or dont. 💕
@@ParakeetWorld mind you own bussiness because 1is it you video NO. 2 You should learn what to say before you speak
Bruh did you not hear what she just said 🤦♂️
@@ParakeetWorld ive never seen such a rude bird owner ever in my LIFE! you had an option to politely say “it is only for training and temporary use” but, NOOO! you had to be mean! the fact that you dont even know what shes going through is even worse, she might be young and didnt understand, she might be helping someone, you shouldnt call someone deaf for making a mistake. a bird owner shouldnt be rude like this.
@@ParakeetWorld she literally said she agrees that its too small and she should have said it more obviously.
happy huts/ fuzzy beds are harmful for the bird! they might ingest a piece of fur. small cages can make them scared since they dont have enough room. i see no shredding or foraging toys, which is not good at all! shredding is part of a birds natrual actions. plastic perches are super harmful and can cause bumblefoot, it can also burn the foot badly. even for temporary taming it is not safe at all. do not listen to her
Should you get your parrotlet a mirror? Just wondering :)
No mirrors are not good for any bird they can cause the bird to get hormonal and they can become obsessed with it
no, your birds can become hormonal and very very aggressive. they can become obsessed or try to even mate with it! females can mate with the mirror and get eggs, but it will get stuck and will need surgical removal. males can also mate with the mirrors but the biggest problem is, once they get obsessed they will stop eating and drinking. if they aren’t obsessed then they are probably mad at it. it is because they always think there is an intruder in their cage, they are gonna hate it and become aggressive! once they are aggressive with it they are gonna yell a lot and not even let you put your hand beside their cage because they will feel like they never have a safe spot.
Those branches are horrible for his poor feet!
Odd Bunch Of Birds
Yeah, i would be happier with natural wood, but that is just for taming process, not to live in
Where do you get those cages?
It looks alot like a hamster cage so I would of thought most pet shops would have similar
Yeah prolly at petco petsmart something like that
That cage is too small. Don’t get it for your bird
@@oddbunchofbirds9613 I only use them to carry baby birds to hand feed them in the kitchen and then back to the aquariaum
No hate but just a heads up, don't use plastic perches because it can give them blisters or bumble foot which can also lead to infections. I love you channel but please get them wooden perches.
It’s just a temporary cage setup. She’s changing it when the parrotlet gets tame
what size cage cage is that??? who makes it?
nevermind I found it!!
julie lamar It’s a Large Kaytee Take Me a With travel cage. I have an Amazon link to it in the video notes below the video. :-). Please bear in mind this cage is suitable as a temporary cage only. It’s too small to be a permanent home. Thanks for your question.
Hi do u sell eny parrots pls reply back xx
You need to do your research before you get any bird they are not easy pets. As for buying one you should check rescues, breeders, and if you have to an exotic animal store (please don't go to petco, petsmart, or any chain store).
Not hating but I think he needs a larger cage
:-). Those cages are temporary - to be used during the taming process. Those are not permanent cages.
@@PippyPets Oh sorry
Keiarra Russell No worries. You’re totally right. It’s too small for normal permanent use. :-)
That's a hamster cage not a lovebirds cage
Thats not a lovebird thats a parrotlet
Oki one that’s a parrotlet and two if you read the description it’s temporary
It’s a parrotlet, very different than a lovebird. It’s also a temporary cage,
It’s a training cage read description
Are you deaf? She said that cage is just for taming process, not for it to live in
Look I’m no bird expert but I’ve done enough research to know that the cage your parrotlet is in is too small. I would not even put a budgie in there. That bird must be so depressed.😔 I honestly feel bad for him.
Thanks for your thoughts. I agree with you! It’s too small to be a permanent cage. Not sure if you’ve had a chance to see the video notes as yet? What I was demonstrating in that video was a temporary cage set up during the taming process.
Oh sorry for the assumption
What cage is this please id prefer to have a small cage at first too, im in the uk
It’s a Kaytee Take Me With travel cage, size large. Please note that this cage is too small for it to be a regular cage - this size is only appropriate for a few days during the taming process.
PippyPets I am in the uk hoping it wasn’t a kaytee as that adds another import fee to the item haha I have bought a small travel cage for taming in and for when we go to my parents for Christmas he can come with us. Great idea as his proper cage will be huge, not ideal for his first days with us x
Easier to tame them using smaller cage then put them back in there normal cage when done makes sense
This cage is too small. You must buy at least 60cm cage
Ιωαννα Τριανταφυλλου “READ👏🏾THE👏🏾DESCRIPTION
Are you deaf? She said that cage is just for taming process, not for it to live in