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Post by siua131 on Aug 20, 2012 11:36:59 GMT 10
Hey i just moved here from the U.S.A and i had a parrotlet over there and left it with my mom and now that i am here i want to get another one but every time i ask someone about it they look at me like i am crazy does anyone know about them and if they do where can i get them or if not what is another bird that would be a good pet to have.
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Post by avinet on Aug 20, 2012 12:43:29 GMT 10
Hi and welcome to our Forum and to Australia. Sorry to have to tell you but Parrotlets are unavailable in Australia - there is an earlier thread about them, and the similar Lineolated (which are available, at a price) at aussiebirds.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=budgies&action=display&thread=4332&page=1There are lots of other species that might be considered as an alternative - possibly Quakers might be one to look at - smallish, very intelligent, can be good talkers, affectionate to their owners, active, and very very cute  Baby Quakers become available later this year, usually from December onwards through the summer, since spring breeding is yet to start for them. Please tell us more about yourself, and also what you might be looking for in a bird. It is a bit early to get babies of most species at the moment, apart from cockatiels and budgies, but many species are winding up to breed in the spring at present and will be available before long. cheers, Mike |
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Post by siua131 on Aug 20, 2012 13:12:13 GMT 10
Thanks mike
that sucks cause i loved my bird so much and he was perfect to have around not to big and at night he didn't make a lot of noise he was my first bird so i am new to birds so i don't know what to get i am trying to figure that out i don't want one that is big i have a 3 year old son and he is now starting to get into birds as well so i would like to get something that he can help out with and not get scared of so something smaller but and that we can play with as we just moved here we are just starting out so we don't have a killer amount to spend on a bird either so if you guys have any ideas please let me know again thats a lot for the reply so fast
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Post by avinet on Aug 22, 2012 21:43:43 GMT 10
With a 3 year old I always suggest a budgie or a hand raised cockatiel - relatively low cost, and good with kids. Then get a Quaker or similar for yourself. Most parrots except budgies or cockatiels (and not always those two species I might add!) do not do well with very young kids.
cheers,
Mike
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