How often do parrotlets p**p?

Question

on average, are they like smaller birds(canaries, finches) that go every 3min or larger birds like tiels that go every 10min avrg.

i know it depends on how often they eat but if they ate and you take them out of the cage for playtime?

i dont want "presents" all over my shoulder/ground, eventhough i know there will be but i want to get an idea on how often they go so i can perhaps return to cage/ put over grabage so they p**p.

thanks! also any effective ways to clean bird p**p off carpets/ground? using household products?

Answer 1

An intriguing question.  ;)  I'd have to say the frequency is more like that of the larger parrots than that of canaries.  

They do not go while sleeping, so be ready for one big, gross one very soon after waking.  

Parrot guano comes out of fabric surprisingly easily.  If the bird's diet includes very colorful fruit such as berries, you might have more of a problem, but as a general rule, plain old soap and water does a pretty good job.  

You can train many parrots not to go on your shoulder, but they won't hold it for long periods like a dog will.  Start by creating a word association with "going."  Each time you see the bird go, immediately say "Bonsai" or whatever word you choose.  Do this repeatedly, ever single time you see your bird go.  You'll need to repeat it probably at least 50 times before your bird makes the association (don't be surprised if this also teaches your bird to "go" and then tell you about it).  After a period of time, when you're sure your bird hasn't just gone, try using your word.  If you're lucky, he'll "go" when he hears it.  If he does, immediately give him a bit of his favorite food.  If he doesn't, keep up the repetitions until he does.  

Once you have taught him to "go" on command, keep treating him when he does it.  What this does, theoretically, is teach him to wait until you tell him to "go" because he wants the treat for doing it.  

The trick with this is that the bird has not been trained not to go, only to delay it a little.  You have to keep track of how frequently your bird needs to go, and give him the command to go before the urge becomes overwhelming to him and he does it on your shoulder.  This means you have to be vigilant in training and once he's learned.  As crazy as it sounds, most parrots learn quickly.  

Hope this helps.