The simple answer is it depends on the parrotlet. Smaller parrots do tend to lay eggs more frequently than larger ones, so you might expect your parrotlet to lay a clutch of eggs 2-3 times a year. At the same time, many parrotlet owners report their parrotlet never laid an egg after maturity. How often … Read more
Eclectus parrots are pretty quiet, as parrots go. However, as pets in general go, Eclectus parrots do have a couple of very loud calls which some may find difficult to cope with. But if you can put up with a bit of a loud call from time to time, you’ll have no problem. Parrots are, … Read more
Amazon parrots are some of the most popular birds to keep as pets thanks to their bubbly personality and high intelligence. Before bringing an Amazon into your own family, it is vital to consider all factors, one of the main ones being their long lifespan. Getting an Amazon is a big decision. While exciting, it … Read more
The simple answer is yes, they are very messy. They can toss food all over when they eat, they can poop as often as every fifteen minutes, and they like to leave toys and rubbish strewn around their environment. Owning an Eclectus parrot requires a fair bit of tidying up after them. In general, parrots … Read more
Eclectus parrots are a great breed to own for a whole host of reasons. They’re one of the most popular in the world, being relatively low maintenance and easy to look after. One thing that a lot of potential owners are looking for in a new parrot, though, is its inclination for physical affection—so are … Read more
Parrotlets poop quite a lot—usually every 15-30 minutes. Managing this can be a challenging aspect of owning a parrotlet, as obviously anywhere the parrot goes will very likely end up with poop on it. While there are things you can try to keep its environment clean, these efforts won’t always work. So, part of owning … Read more