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**emysemys** · 02-19-2010, 09:58 AM

I'm partial to the Brotogeris myself! Big Grin

http://www.brotosociety.org/

Candy · (This post was last modified: 02-19-2010 10:34 PM by Candy.)

(02-18-2010 08:58 PM)dreadyA Wrote: my gf's cockatiels hiss at me! moody old birds

But they make excellent "Watch Dogs", don't they? They are very smart birds too. Big Grin

You just have to get closer to your girlfriends bird Abe, don't be shy pick it up and let it get to know you and it might stop hissing. Big Grin

(02-18-2010 09:09 PM)Josh Wrote:

Oh they're beautiful Josh I think you should definitely get a couple. Let us know and if you do post pics. Big Grin

**Josh** · 02-23-2010, 08:35 AM

i brought home one of these beautiful birds yesterday. he's blue and a bit shy but loves to cuddle.
any tips on training books or methods?

Meg90 · 02-23-2010, 08:40 AM

Post some pics Josh! Man, this thead makes me want a bird! Got to slap my hands on this one though. I guess I'll just live vicariously!

TortieGal · 02-25-2010, 07:45 PM

Cool! Can't wait to see him, I love the blue ones.

**Josh** · 02-26-2010, 08:26 AM

meet "Mississippi Blue"
'Sippi for short.
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TortieGal · 02-26-2010, 08:36 AM

He's Beautiful! I love the name to. Are you going to get him a girlfriend? Maybe hatch some eggs?

Madortoise · 02-27-2010, 11:57 PM

Nice bird, Josh. I'm allergic to most things with feathers and furs but I love birds and their singing in general. So glad I have reptiles and they are relatively low maintenance. I keep trying to get my crested geckos to chirp but they look at me just curiously sometimes with a side glance LOL.

N2TORTS · 02-28-2010, 07:29 AM

(02-18-2010 09:57 AM)Josh Wrote: I was introduced to two parrotlets yesterday and I fell in love. Do any of you have any experience with these birds? Tell me everything!

Hi Josh, Nice litte feather friend you have! Even cooler seeing the " top dog" ...digging a feathered friend. They are a fun addition to the torts' for sure. Seems a few members know their stuff. I have had a few of these back in the days, they are neat little birds. As some folks mentioned and one I will stress, he will be a better partner for you if he remains solo. Most parrot types mate for life! They can get a little nippy if kept as pairs(especially mating time) . Although their bite isn’t too severe it can make you jump. Training these birds is usually done with positive reinforcement (a treat helps too) with the tone of your voice and a few select words , words that you will use through-out the birds life. They are smart little guys and know when they are bad…or good and recognize your tone! Sometimes they can be a bit nervous acting but slowly introduce him to lots of activity for instance going to the grocery store. New surroundings make them nervous , but if he knows you’re their “ for real” not just a 10 min pickup couple times a day, he will feel safe and usually these guys can make great lil “ shoulder birds” . Many happy times ahead…they are wonderful companions ( as much as we all love are torts) my Dad…recently said to me Ya the torts are cool , but what do they do? I still crack up at this. The bird will give you much more entertainment/love but also requires it 2x back! My pride N joy aside from my Torts is “ Sally Girl”. The most incredible parrot (actually she is a cockatoo) I’ve ever owned. In short she is my best friend, companion and she thinks … mate for life. She loves working in the yard with me and the torts too! Even had her first egg the other day ! ! I was stunned….to say the least .She has never been with a male and I don’t plan on breeding her. Enjoy your new feathered friend..
JD
The Torts’
And Sally 2~ [Image: P1010024.jpg]