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arrolets are a small parakeet that come from South America, they are sometimes referred to as the


equivalent of the African Lovebird. They are generally free breeders, providing certain requirements are met. First of all a pair has to be compatible;


many people put two birds together in a cage hoping for the best. Parrotlets are known to be quite vicious towards an unwanted partner. You can ascertain after a few days when a pair will bond; they will start sitting next to each other; they will preen and regurgitate to each other; this may not happen straight away; an experienced breeder would certainly know how to read their body language. A great deal of experience is gained simply by sitting and watching your birds in fact there is no substitute for spending time watching the interaction between your birds. Parrotlets breed well in standard double


breeding cages, min size 60cm long x 45 x 45; remember the larger the better. I prefer metal cages, I find them very


You can ascertain after a few days when a pair will bond; they will start sitting next to each other; they will preen and regurgitate to each other; this may not happen straight away; an experienced breeder would certainly know how to read their body language. A great deal of experience is gained simply by sitting and watching your birds…


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