FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Pacific Parrotlet?
A Pacific Parrotlet or Celestial Parrotlet (Forpus coelestis) is the most popular specie of the Parrotlets. Pacific Parrotlets are easy to identify. These Parrotlets are just about 5 inches in height and weighs approximately 30 grams. Pacific Parrotlets have been known to live 20 or more years.
How long do Parrotlets live?
While the babies are so adorable when little, their life expectancy can be enjoyed for 20 or more years.
Can Parrotlets talk?
Yes, as soon as your parrotlets or other dwarf parrot is hand-tamed, start considering speech lessons. If the bird has been raised by hand, directly from the nest, taming and traning, as well as learning certain words is possible. Teaching your friendly parrotlet words is fairly easy as long as the traning eworks with patience and perseverance.
If I plan to breed parrotlets how many are allowed per cage?
When breeding Parrotlets you should only have (1) Male & (1) Female per cage.
What size cage do you recommend?
I suggest a cage at least 24x16x16.
Where should I place the nest box?
The nest box should be placed on the outside of the cage. You will be able to find a standard next box at your local petco which will be suitable for most parrotlets.
How to sex Parrotlets?
Sexing Parrotlets is rather easy. All male Parrotlets have a royal-cobalt blue coloring located on the rump (back), above the eyes, and on their wing feathers. The Females are solid colors. For Example - A Yellow Parrotlet which is solid yellow (no blue markings)- Is a Female. A Yellow Parrotlet with Blue markings located on the rump, eyes, and wings would absolutely be a Male. The only Parrotlet which requires DNA lab sexing and can’t be done visually is the “Albino”.
How old do Parrotlets have to be in order to breed?
Although there is no "real" set age in which you should or shouldn't breed your Parrotlet, it is not recommended to breed your Parrotlet until both mates are at least 12 months of age.
Do you band your Parrotlets?
Yes, All Parrotlets are banded the moment they are pulled from the nest box. Each baby is documented accurately to ensure proper history is given to our customers.
Do you accept Credit Cards?
Yes, We accept MasterCard, Visa, Discover, American Express, & Debt Cards.
What colors do you have available?
Parrotlet World offers a wide range of color mutations: Green, Blue, Turquoise, Pastel, Yellow, Dilute, White, Albino, Lutino, Dominant Pieds, Fallows, and most splits.
Do your babies come with a health guarantee?
Yes! All babies come with a 10 day health guarantee.
What documents come with my purchase?
Parrotlet World includes a receipt of sale, Birth Certificate, Health Guarantee Certificate, Band # & Sex Certificate.
Do you guarantee your "splits"?
Yes! Parrotlet World guarantees all birds to be the mutation, sex, and/or split stated on customers receipt.
Does Parrotletworld offer Discounts?
Yes! Discount's are offered for customers who purchase more than (1) Parrotlet. Price's will not be discussed through email. To receive discount pricing please contact me directly.
What shouldn’t my Parrotlet eat?
Sugar, Salt, Alcohol, Chocolate, Avocadoes.
Do Parrotlets Molt?
Yes. Parrotlets usually begin molting around 4-5 months old. I have personally experienced Parrotlet's that were very aggressive and at times stressed during this stage, however, it was only temporary.
What methods of payment do you accept?
Paypal.com, Cash, Personal Check, Money Order, Cashiers Check, and Credit Cards w/ 3% service charge
Do you sell/ship un-weaned Parrotlets?
No!
Do you take deposits on current hand fed babies?
Yes! A $25.00 non-refundable deposit is required, which can be paid through www.paypal.com , Personal Check, Money Order, Bank Cashier's Check.
What is the Scientific Classification of a Pacific Parrotlet?
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