PARROTLET HeLP!!!!!!!?

Question

i have a problem, i was planning on getting a p'let and was waiting for this lady to handfeed hers and when they are full weaned. i am supposed to get a male 125$ around aug 14. I am okay with the price and the baby will be just weaned perfect for a strong bond

then, i got an email from someone saying they have a female was weaned june 7th, i am assuming she was around 6weeks old and he is asking 80$. (by the way they are both pacifics)

so would it be better to get the male, he would be weaned and then come into my home right away and we would form a strong bond.

or should i get the female who is probably around 12weeks.

i personally would rather have a male than female.

PLEASE HELP!!!!

Answer 1

Parrotlets bond best between 6 and 10 weeks with their new owners. However, if the parrotlet is handraised, and the breeder has constant contact with it to keep it tame...then an older one will bond well to. If it is handled frequently by it's breeder.

I personally think that the males make better pets. I have quite a few parrotlets because I have several breeding pairs- and I have one albino that I have held back as my pet. The males are more calm, and less likley to be nippy. The females are more aggressive (not saying they aren't good pets). They are more aggressive than the males and more likley to be nippy.

Also parrotlets should not be fed a pelleted diet. Pellets are processed and have alot of artifical colorings and preservatives. Parrotlets don't need that. Seeds are great because they are high energy birds and they are a main staple of what a parrotlet would eat in the wild. Also giving them fresh veggies and fruits everyday, and a good mix like goldenfeast (which is a human grade food with no additives) or birddelicious for parrotlets (which is totally organic). Pelleted diets are on the decline, what they find in the wild is best.

Answer 2

Visit both breeders and ask them questions about their birds' care, and also meet the babies.  If you decide you can trust both breeders and they both take really good care of their birds, then it's really only a question of which baby you feel that "click" with.

Answer 3

I would wait for the male too.   For the color and the bonding

Answer 4

I would wait for the male. Males make better pets, in my opinion. He is also younger and will bond better. With a feisty, playful nature, the brightly colored Pacific Parrotlet is sure to become a cheerful addition to any bird lover's home! Parrotlets are the smallest of the true parrots and are adorable. Pacific Parrotlets are sweet, playful little animals. In the wild, they flock in large groups at feeding sites, where they eat cactus fruits, grass seeds and berries. In aviculture, they are extremely curious and playful. They are known for being a bit more pushy or dominating than many parrotlets, however. Simply teach your Pacific Parrotlet from the start that you are the boss and you should have no problems with it! Parrotlets should be kept alone or they can develop jealousy or aggression problems concerning everything from toys to owners- parrotlets in general do not like sharing what they consider their possessions! In order to prevent your Pacific Parrotlet from becoming bored or depressed, it should have a mate of the opposite s*x and similar age. Parrotlets should be fed a pellet diet or a basic seed mix, supplemented with plenty of fresh fruits, greenfood, vegetables and of course, they need fresh water at all times. If your Parrotlet is eating seeds rather than pellets, supplement their diet with vitamins. Be careful, as seeds are high in fat and without lots of exercise, your Pacific Parrotlet can become obese. Provide a cuttlebone for your parrotlet. They will also love people-carbohydrate food like bread or pasta. Fresb broccoli tops and cooked eggs make great treats. Be careful when taking your parrotlet outside; even Pacific Parrotlets with clipped wings may be able to fly! These birds should flourish in a cage of at least 48 by 16 by 20 inches in dimension. Pacific Parrotlets need lots of toys, and adore swings and rope or anything they can chew on! They are quite strong, so be sure the toys will stand up to their hard beaks. Parrotlets bond strongly with the person who spends the most time with them, especially during the time when they are between six and 12 weeks old. Insect softfood will be fine for hand rearing them. Be sure your Pacific Parrotlet's environment remains above 50 degrees Fahrenheit and that it does not become overheated in summer temperatures!

Answer 5

Couldn't have put it better than  aleasha,  nice one