Talking Whistling Eclectus & Pet Lorikeet

Bruno and two others hatched in February 2008. The three boys were not hand-raised and were purchased at six months old. All our Eclectus parrots including one female can talk, sing and whistle.

The parrot stretching his wing to show his feathers is Nemo. We cut along the covert feathers on both wings, leaving two primary (blue) unclipped feathers together in between the primary clipped feathers. This reduces irritation and breakage when the primary blood feathers grow out to replace the clipped feathers. The secondary (green) feathers are mostly clipped but leaving the last few unclipped. Lastly, wing clipping has varying methods and opinions. The method described here is best suited for our Eclectus parrots. Bruno's feathers are less clipped than Nemo and can go a short distance. He got a little startled when a large object was accidentally dropped.

Ringo, a Rainbow lorikeet is also in this video. Ringo is fully flighted (feathers not clipped) and he loves to play. 'luvv Ringo -- nodding nod nod'

Also, the budgies are in the background making a fuss. Budgies are wonderful first-time pet birds as it was in my case. Thanks for watching.

Video of Bruno talking one year ago: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YnMOFstVnk&feature=channel_video_title

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[sharralynne2000]

This is my female Eclectus favourite video. I raised other parrot birds yr.s ago but went the last 5 years without any birds. She was hand fed, but I got her at 6 mos., I think her 1st owner didn't have the time and she was nippy at 1st. But at 9 mos. she's everywhere I am. I'm not sure if she would except another bird. She is so possesive. She thinks she owns me. I would love her to have a mate, but she's such a diva. Not sure she'd share.

[rainypassion101]

are your eclectus cuddly and playful?