Do I Prefer Female Or Male Parrotlets?

[@mariannanderson3090]

I really believe it depends on how much you interact with your bird, especially when he or she is young.I have a male parrotlet. He talks, gives kisses, and loves to be involved in whatever I am doing. He is more active in the morning, but loves to snuggle in the afternoon or in the evening.

[@ParrotBliss]

Sounds so sweet! I bet he loves you!

[@elledavies8489]

My main concern is egg laying. I would prefer a female to be honest but I’ve read that them having eggs (even without a mate) can be dangerous or result in death. So I’m not sure how scared I should be about that.

[@ParrotBliss]

True, but I don't know how common of a problem this is. I've never had an issue. I believe that is because I'm very focused on my parrot's diet. I understand that problems with egg-laying are due to poor diet. Hope that changes your mind - my girls are sweet things.

[@Namoraslife]

I've experienced the same. I have a male and a female, the female is more social, but she's also fiercer and a true biter, she's so sassy. My male is more easy going, more vocal, but also won't hang out with me that much, but if he does, he's the sweetest.

[@ParrotBliss]

Is your female young? If so, the biting could face when she gets close to 10 months or so. Sassy may be permanent! Lol

[@Namoraslife]

@@ParrotBliss she is a bit over a year old now. Maybe it's just puberty biting...

[@babbledabble5402]

Cool, thanks for sharing the info. I love your videos 🎉❤

[@ParrotBliss]

Thank you for watching and saying so!

[@rashasarandah1695]

We have a make cockatiel and we love him. He’s social but also bitey at times. Does well with my two kids. How does a parrotlet compare? Male or female?

[@thatonenerdedits953]

I have a male it doesn’t like to hang out all the time but when he does it’s when he’s tired he likes to sleep and play when he wakes up

[@ParrotBliss]

They have such personalities!

[@thatonenerdedits953]

@@ParrotBliss yeah

[@linaulnes8821]

I gave up finding one. For some reason they are not popular in Norway. I wanted one from the day I saw them. The few sold are older not handled ones. Hope ti one day get two so they got company. I am very sensitiv to sounds so parrotlet and bourks seems to be birds for me. Both so hard to come by.

[@ParrotBliss]

I hope you find one - it isn’t easy to find a parrot that isn’t too loud. I look forward to hearing what you choose.

[@TriciaBridgesKoontz]

I love your videos! Happen to be looking for a hand fed mellow parrotlet. Retired and lots of time. Have spent a fortune on cage and toys, just hoping to find a great baby. I have fostered and trained a lot of birds over the years, now it’s my turn to keep one! Love clicker training and hoping to do pet therapy. Any help finding a baby would be greatly appreciated.

[@ParrotBliss]

What city are you in? Aren't there Parrotlets there?

[@adamaustin3569]

sweet birds all of them 😍

[@krishanpaul2]

I've had 1 male and 2 females. None of them talked ... while I understand why people would like to have an animal that "talks", it was never that important to me. Generally I think they are more likely to talk if they are solo birds. If you have a bunch of birds at the same time, they are more likely to mimic each other than you. just my opinion

[@ParrotBliss]

You are absolutely correct. You have lucky Parrotlets!

[@megsutube1815]

Thank you.😉

[@dharamsingh5381]

Which is better with kids, Males or females...?? Which is better with Cockatiels, Males or Females...?? Which can stay alone better for longer time if kept alone as we all are working, Males or Females...?? Is egg laying more common in Parrotlets or is it rare or occasional if we keep female..?? Long list of questions, kindly give suggestions in all please.

[@ParrotBliss]

Working on a video for you!

[@ari638]

Hi, sorry, did you ever make this video? I can't seem to find it

[@Mary_Lee2395]

What are your opinions on price ranges? Do you think $200-300 is too much for one?

[@ParrotBliss]

Hi Mary, it is hard to impossible to know how a breeder treats their birds. A good breeder cares for their birds and feeds them well (fresh vegetables, a good quality pellet-based diet), keeps them clean, gives them plenty of room to move around and so on. If you can get a Parrotlet who is hand-fed from a breeder who truly takes good care of their Parrotlets, then I think that $500 is a good price. Just hand-feeding these little babies every 2 hours, which is what I find mine require, from sun up to sun down is demanding. Not all breeders feed their baby parrots as often as it is needed or keep their “nursery” as clean as it should be. If I were you, I would try to find out more about the breeder and his/her practices. If you are looking at an exotic bird store, do the same. See how they take care of their parrots and ask how often the babies get fed. In some ways, stores are more invested in taking a baby parrot and turning it into a healthy, weaned baby parrot for sale. LMK if that helps.

[@1hawaii21]

I love parrotlets but would not want to risk them being around my flock of Caiques. Caiques are know to not be very welcoming to different species. In fact they will often work together the dispatch the new comer. So I will admire and love them from a distance! ☺️❤️

[@ParrotBliss]

Yes, I watch which birds I let the Parrotlets be around. They are brave, but little. I also agree about the Caiques- I keep explaining that the Macaws are bigger, have bigger beaks, but the Caiques don't believe me!

[@arthurjohn7934]

hi, thanks for your video. is the female parrotlet more quiter than the male parrotlet?

[@ParrotBliss]

I find them to be about the same.

[@arthurjohn7934]

@@ParrotBliss thank you!! have a good day!

[@alanpool7670]

In Wyoming there aren't any established breeders that I know of so I might have to by mine from the store and hopefully get her tamed not knowing the age really but my guess is a year range from all the research I've done on parralets...and I do not think the store has worked with her to much is there any tips you can give me to taming one in a case like this I'm planning on spending time every day with her and hand feeding etc ....I just didn't know if there where any other tips.... parralets are my favorite bird and I only plan on having one that will get spoiled and ultra enrichment every chance I get I wanna make this one bird pretty much a sister to my 2 baby boys I just wanna know I guess a good starting point to not over stress my soon to be little girl

[@peepsicle]

Raindrop is adorable and sweet. My little boy (a rescue) is a velcro bird and wants to be on me 24/7. And falls asleep on my head. But I think he’s an exception, probably because of abandonment issues

[@ParrotBliss]

Yes it could be that, being a rescue, Sydney is like a velcro bird for you. You can consider getting a mate for Sydney if you want him to have a little more of a flock. How sweet of you to rescue a Parrotlet. Aren't they the best?

[@peepsicle]

@@ParrotBliss yes! 🥰

[@debbra-lyn]

I’ve just got two and the female is more interactive

[@ParrotBliss]

That’s how it usually is for me, but it depends on their personality. How they are great for you!

[@shellyhyder8696]

Just got wuzzle from a pet store he is a a baby and skittish but very happy when I'm not in his cage he loves to hang upside can't wait to hold him Please any tips Mommy ready

[@ParrotBliss]

Look up “Parrot Bliss Taming Parrotlet” I think that will take you to videos on taming - and I have some links in my signature. In any case, be patient. It can take some time, but they come around.

[@jazzyflorida3757]

How long do parrotlets live?

[@ParrotBliss]

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[@ParrotBliss]

Parrotlets are supposed to be able to live up to 20 years.

[@BrittanyMarie27]

Due to poor breeding/genetics they generally live around 8 years. They're supposed to live up to 20 but apparently bad breeding made them live shorter lives. Atleast the ones bred in the USA

[@crystolburnett2931]

I find this too, my female wants to be with me always. If I leave the room she flies to my head and stays there or my shoulder. She is always giving kisses and trying to curl up in or under my palm. My male will follow us from room to room will hang out on my shoulder but doesn't like touched or held. But he will talk up a storm, give me kiss and be happy on a shoulder. He is also mire prone to always nipping and biting. Her nipping doesn't even hurt it more like a touch "hey pay attention" . But I love them both :)

[@ParrotBliss]

they are amazing for being so small, right? Thank you for posting!

[@rianmilit]

The only reason why I want a male bird is due to a bad experience I had in my teens, whith my female budgie. She became eggbound and died a slow death, so I don't want to be in that same position again.

[@ParrotBliss]

Understandable, but diet can often make all the difference.

[@rianmilit]

@@ParrotBliss Now I know, yes. But I'd still be a bit concerned all the time. And avian vets are not common here (as in under 10 in the whole country).

[@ParrotBliss]

@@rianmilit again, I understand. If it helps any, I have had many females and haven’t had any issues. I manage everything with diet. They get fresh vegetables, pellets, and some parakeet seeds.

[@rianmilit]

@@ParrotBliss yes, at the time, I didn't know much about diet.

[@ParrotBliss]

@@rianmilit I understand that too - unfortunately, when parrots are sold, very few people actually tell you how to take care of them. I’m glad you know now :-)

[@kawaiihero755]

My Cockatiel Hero pinched a feather out of my baby parrolet obi & now he has a little bald patch on his head. Do you reckon the feathers will grow back anytime soon? Obi is only just turning 4 weeks & I was wondering how long it takes for parrotlets to get all the feathers in. :( :D

[@ParrotBliss]

Did you take him to the vet? All the feathers will be in around 6 weeks and the bald spot will fill in 🦜

[@kawaiihero755]

@@ParrotBliss Yes Indeed, took him to the vet got him checked & everything went well & he’s in tip top shape & getting on very well. Thank you for the advice 💙

[@ninjaninjaart9855]

Do they get along with budgies? Ive been trying to find a breeder with no luck in my area or near me but i want to get one.

[@ParrotBliss]

Personalities always vary, however, generally speaking, I don't let my Parrotlets around my Budgies because the 'Lets are too aggressive. BIG bird, little body with a Napolian mindset. I like that! Maybe I'll use it for a video title!

[@Tomo-gd3zi]

I agree with Namoraslife. My girl loves to be social, sassy, cuddly, learns tricks faster (shes a queen, she will demand for attention). My male is more chill, but also can be more cuddly in more of a curious cute zen sense. He is just chill. I will say go with males if it is your only pet at home. Females at certain age can start to lay eggs by themselves/ have potential to be egg bound(if they dont push it out in time) it can cause death. Even if you go to a vet to push it out, it can cause health issue. My female flew to heaven the next day after a egg removal and I bawled my eyes out. Also,Vet fee is not cheap: Treatment for egg removal/meds/ sewing of anus to prevent prolapse/staying overnight at vet overall may cost approx $800-2k depending where you are located. Hope this comment helps a bit.

[@ParrotBliss]

Glad you like males - it works because if everyone has a diff opinion on parrot preferences, then they all get loved!

[@tammy6678]

Ahh...love them

[@ParrotBliss]

They are so fun! Well, minus the nibbles... Lol

[@peterwright6089]

Hi could you tell the sex of my parrotletts please

[@ParrotBliss]

Please watch the videos I have on determining gender. I have about three. You can also post a picture in my group Parrot Bliss, Flock on Facebook.

[@HeathuRRRR]

I had commented on another vid. Yes, my male talks, but is also much more friendlier. I got them shipped together at the same age. She is just more skittish. My female will step up no problem, but does NOT let me touch her/pet her at all! Nips every time! SAD FACE :(

[@ParrotBliss]

The nips are no fun --

[@MGyoutube307]

Do they poop on you or know only to go in their cage?

[@ParrotBliss]

They poop 💩 everywhere!

[@ashleyalmon4206]

They poop every 20 minutes😂

[@valeryleonard9806]

Mine is mean. He bites me like crazy.

[@ParrotBliss]

I'm sorry to hear that. How old is he?