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Two Brothers; socializing two birds kept together
Topic Started: Aug 13 2010, 08:59 PM (454 Views)
Rebecca	Aug 13 2010, 08:59 PM Post #1
Newbie Posts: 9 Group: Full Members Member #3,274 Joined: August 13, 2010 How many Parrotlets do you have 2, Ben and Jerry What types pacific blue What colours blue Other Birds ? no I live in Ontario, Canada My name is Rebecca	Hello Everyone, I am brand new to this site and to being a parrotlet owner. I went to the breeder last night to pick out my baby boy. When I got there, the breeder showed me the two brothers cuddled together. She said the smaller one was not for sale because he had a slightly curved foot. After spending some time with me, the breeder asked if I would be willing to take the little one at no extra charge. She said they have bonded so much that she felt horrible about separating them. The little guy flew onto my arm while I had his brother on my finger and I fell in love with both. They do snuggle together on the perch, but I have had both out to socialize with me as well. I have read that two birds kept together will not bond with the owner. If I keep interacting with both daily will they still form a relationship with me and make great pets? So far so good, but it's only been one day. blue2 Thank you in advance for any advice blue1



theexbrit	Aug 14 2010, 12:53 AM Post #2
Co Admin Posts: 4,144 Group: Co Admin Member #74 Joined: March 20, 2007 How many Parrotlets do you have 3 What types Pacifics What colours Green, pied Other Birds ? 2 Conures - Crimson Bellied & Green Cheeked I live in So. California My name is Andy	Hi Rebecca, welcome to the forum 2.gif They will probably still "bond" with you, but not the same as if there was just one bird. You become more part of the flock as opposed to being bonded with them. I have two & they get along with me fine nodding They have no problem sitting on me or me having them step up, etc. Good to hear that you're doing as well with them as you are at this early stage, also good that you didn't have to separate them!



scooby	Aug 14 2010, 06:18 AM Post #3
Admin Posts: 4,492 Group: Full Members Member #1,461 Joined: December 10, 2007 How many Parrotlets do you have 7 What types celestial What colours 3 green, 1 blue, 1 pastel blue,1 yellow, 1 albino Other Birds ? Meyers parrot, Gcc ,blue fischer lovebird,2 fischer lovebirds,2 mountain parakeet,2 budgies I live in York My name is Jacqueline ( jackie for short)	Awe that is so sweet, :wub: it is nice that you have taken the little guy with the curved foot but it should not bother him to much. cannot wait to see pics



Jan	Aug 14 2010, 07:42 AM Post #4
staff member Posts: 3,748 Group: Staff Member #1,157 Joined: November 18, 2007 How many Parrotlets do you have 3 What types Celestial What colours Blue & Green+Green Dominant Pied, Other Birds ? Zippi & Drummer Cockatiels I live in Wales uk My name is Jan	Welcome His foot wont worry him much.. My little girl Parrotlet broke her hip and knee.. she gets around well with a lot of the perches adapted.. she holds her one leg by her ear all the time... They seem to get use to their problems just like we do.. Well done for taking both..



Rebecca	Aug 15 2010, 02:03 AM Post #5
Newbie Posts: 9 Group: Full Members Member #3,274 Joined: August 13, 2010 How many Parrotlets do you have 2, Ben and Jerry What types pacific blue What colours blue Other Birds ? no I live in Ontario, Canada My name is Rebecca	blue2 Thank you for all your support. Any advice or tips on how I can bond with these two as best as one can with two birds? blue1



scooby	Aug 15 2010, 06:23 AM Post #6
Admin Posts: 4,492 Group: Full Members Member #1,461 Joined: December 10, 2007 How many Parrotlets do you have 7 What types celestial What colours 3 green, 1 blue, 1 pastel blue,1 yellow, 1 albino Other Birds ? Meyers parrot, Gcc ,blue fischer lovebird,2 fischer lovebirds,2 mountain parakeet,2 budgies I live in York My name is Jacqueline ( jackie for short)	I will be honest it is more difficult with two rather than one, but it is possible. when i first got my parrotlets i got scooby then i got sky, i used to take them one by one into a different room, a lot of people use the bathroom as long as you put the toilet seat down, somewhere away from distractions so they can focus on you. wing clipping is a option but it is a very contraversal subject some people agree some people don't, i did'nt a first but my parrotlets were very flighlty and were banging into things so i clipped there wings and i could not believe how much easier they were to handle , it is up to you i find them easier to train and handle and for they own safety aswell. Temp them to step up with a treat usually millet , parrotlets are scared of hands so i use a stick to start with and eventually they will be stepping onto your finger you are nearly there. good luck but it does take a bit of time and patience but it will be well worth it :)



Rebecca	Aug 15 2010, 05:11 PM Post #7
Newbie Posts: 9 Group: Full Members Member #3,274 Joined: August 13, 2010 How many Parrotlets do you have 2, Ben and Jerry What types pacific blue What colours blue Other Birds ? no I live in Ontario, Canada My name is Rebecca	scooby Aug 15 2010, 06:23 AM I will be honest it is more difficult with two rather than one, but it is possible. when i first got my parrotlets i got scooby then i got sky, i used to take them one by one into a different room, a lot of people use the bathroom as long as you put the toilet seat down, somewhere away from distractions so they can focus on you. wing clipping is a option but it is a very contraversal subject some people agree some people don't, i did'nt a first but my parrotlets were very flighlty and were banging into things so i clipped there wings and i could not believe how much easier they were to handle , it is up to you i find them easier to train and handle and for they own safety aswell. Temp them to step up with a treat usually millet , parrotlets are scared of hands so i use a stick to start with and eventually they will be stepping onto your finger you are nearly there. good luck but it does take a bit of time and patience but it will be well worth it :) Thanks Scooby! I will try the separate room approach. By the sounds of things I think I'm on the right track. Last night I took the bigger bird (Ben) out and it only took three attempts to get him out of the cage on my finger. Jerry ( the little one) then flew out of the cage onto my arm and spent an hour or so playing with my ponytail while Ben sat on my finger and nearly fell asleep while I was giving him kisses. This morning I took Ben out...again three tries..... and he sampled a nibble of my toast while Jerry was eating millet in the cage. I realize I will never be the center of their universe as I would be with one bird.....but as long as they accept me and may even look forward to coming out and playing with me.... I'll be happy nodding



scooby	Aug 15 2010, 06:06 PM Post #8
Admin Posts: 4,492 Group: Full Members Member #1,461 Joined: December 10, 2007 How many Parrotlets do you have 7 What types celestial What colours 3 green, 1 blue, 1 pastel blue,1 yellow, 1 albino Other Birds ? Meyers parrot, Gcc ,blue fischer lovebird,2 fischer lovebirds,2 mountain parakeet,2 budgies I live in York My name is Jacqueline ( jackie for short)	sounds like you are doing great, even though sky and scooby are a bonded pair they accept me as part of the group scooby will still run under on to my neck and hide under my hair ,he used to loved doing that when he was a baby and sky just loves her cuddles. it sounds like you are getting there but it just takes patience and expect a few bites along the way.



LauraR	Aug 16 2010, 01:47 AM Post #9
Staff Member Posts: 6,504 Group: Staff Member #78 Joined: April 7, 2007 How many Parrotlets do you have 1 What types Pacific What colours Blue Pied Other Birds ? 2 Conures I live in California, USA	Hi Rebecca, Getting the two parrotlets out separately is great advice. It seems they're already accepting you as part of their flock already which is great at such an early stage. Keep up the good work. If they ever start getting so bonded they don't want to spend time with you, just take them out individually again. :)



bakewell	Aug 17 2010, 01:09 PM Post #10
staff member Posts: 2,243 Group: Staff Member #3,272 Joined: August 12, 2010 How many Parrotlets do you have 24 What types 14 green-rumps, 6 Spectacleds , 4 celestials What colours Greens, whites, blues Other Birds ? 1 Lorikeets, 2 Nyasa Lb's, 7 mountain parakeets, 2 plumheads, 2 crimson b'conure, 2 Maddies, finches I live in Wales <3 My name is Hayley	This is adorable! Im glad you took on his brother too :wub: My baby speccie has bad feet and he copes really well. I wish you luck with both! and hopefully see some piccies soon :) nod2



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