Peaky Parrotlets Aviary

09/13/2025

Snowball and skittle with their babies 🥰
Snowball is on repeat with “who’s a good boy?” Haha

09/08/2025

Announcement 📣
Finally!! Snowball and skittles clutch is starting to hatch!! They have two babies so far and have been feeding them for the last two days so it’s looking promising for these first time parents 🥰

Babies will be pulled for hand feeding next week and I will post updates as I can. In the meantime here’s a picture of Lamoona with Zazou. They aren’t a couple, Lamoona is too small to breed and she’s quite attached to me so she will be my single side companion forever. I will hopefully be keeping a female turquoise from Snowballs clutch to pair with Zazou though and I’ll be able to offer more turquoise marble babies by next year ❤️

09/05/2025

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Simple 3 ingredient chicken soup!
Step 1. Fill a shallow dish with warm water
Step 2. Add some mint
Step 3. Add one full cockatiel
Voila!

08/30/2025

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08/27/2025

✨ Why Toys Are Essential for Parrots ✨

It really breaks my heart when I see cages set up like this — completely barren 😔. Parrots are like eternal toddlers: they’re curious, playful, and always exploring.

📸 Note: This is not my picture. I’m sharing it not to shame anyone, but to use it as an example of cages that don’t provide enough enrichment. My goal is to spread awareness and help more people understand how important enrichment is for parrots.

Now imagine being locked in a cage for hours every day with nothing to do. No games, no puzzles, no variety. That’s what it feels like for a bird without toys 💔.

🦜 Why toys matter:
• They prevent boredom and frustration
• They give birds a way to exercise their beaks and minds
• They reduce stress and help prevent behavioral issues like plucking or screaming
• They make the cage feel like a stimulating, safe “home” instead of just a box

👉 A good rule of thumb: your bird’s cage should look more like a playground than an empty room. Swings, shreddable toys, foraging puzzles, bells, and ropes — variety is key. Rotate toys weekly to keep things fresh and exciting.

Parrots don’t just want enrichment, they need it for their mental and physical health.

So if you’re bringing one of these amazing little souls into your life, please remember: food, water, and perches are just the beginning. Fill their world with things to do ❤️. And if you need help selecting a few toys, don’t hesitate to reach out!

08/17/2025

I haven’t been posting baby bird updates in a while partially because my phones video function is broken and partially because summer has been so hectic, leaving for very little content and time for posting. But I managed to snap this pic of my two little babies yesterday. This cobalt girl is 8 weeks old now, and maybe available for adoption. I will know more by today and I’ll be contacting those on my waitlist first if the person who had originally reserved her can no longer take her.

In other happy news coco and spot are on eggs again, and so are snowball and skittle! So there will be fall babies after all given the unsuccessful summer clutches.

08/13/2025

Edit: looks like the ad was removed so im assuming it is sold.

If anyone is looking to upsize this cage, check out this ad!

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08/08/2025

Okay but… HOW did this happen?! 😅
I was supposed to keep ONE. Just one!
So why are there two adorable little troublemakers in my flock now?! 😂

I’ve been wanting to add yellow back into my lines ever since I retired Sunny and Sky, and when these two beauties popped up from a breeder on the west coast, I had 24 hours to decide — they were shipping to Ottawa, and I had the chance to sneak in on the shipment. I couldn’t choose between them on the spot… so I didn’t. I picked both. 🙈

Originally, I found a home for the turquoise one — but it just wasn’t the right fit. He came back to me a couple weeks later, and honestly? I completely fell for his sweet little personality. I couldn’t bear to let him go again. Sooo… now I’ve got two chunky, charming, totally different (but equally lovable) additions. 💛💙

We named the yellow one Neo (because he’s the one, obviously), but I’m still trying to pick the perfect name for the turquoise cutie. Drop your ideas below! 👇✨

08/08/2025

😂 anyone who watched the lion king growing up should get this haha

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08/05/2025

Let’s talk Parrotlets.
Like all parrots, Parrotlets are social creatures. They benefit from interaction with their own kind and need companionship and enrichment to thrive. But what makes them unique—and sometimes tricky—is that their social nature can turn aggressive if not managed carefully. Even closely bonded pairs or siblings from the same clutch can have serious fallouts, especially during hormonal periods.

It’s not uncommon for a Parrotlet to suddenly turn on its mate, with little to no warning. Because of this, the safest option is to house them separately—particularly if you won’t be around to monitor their interactions closely. Sadly, many owners have come home to find an injured or even deceased bird after an unexpected fight.

If they must share a cage, a flight cage is essential, with lots of toys, perches, and barriers so they can hide or get away from each other when needed. This setup can help defuse conflict, but it won’t eliminate the risk entirely. It’s also critical to watch for early warning signs—chasing, guarding resources, aggressive posturing—and separate them immediately at the first hint of tension.

So yes, Parrotlets are social—and they do benefit from the company of their own kind. But their intense personalities and territorial streak mean you have to approach pair housing with caution. Know your birds, stay alert during hormonal periods, and have a backup plan in place.

Plan for the worst, hope for the best, and always prioritize safety when it comes to these feisty little parrots.

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Isolation from conspecifics (individuals of the same species) may contribute to the development of abnormal behaviors in captive parrots. This lack of social enrichment may lead to stereotypies, feather picking, excessive fearfulness, and aggression.

07/25/2025

Today’s chop-in-pinch recipe 😁
2 small bell peppers, 1 mini cucumber, a couple of strawberries, and an apple core (seed removed), 1.5 tablespoons each of chia and flax seeds. You can add herbs if you like or red pepper flakes coz they love that!
Some tips:
1. This is what I had on hand today and I try to have enough orange and red content to provide vitamin A.
2. This took me 10 mins from fridge to serving it to them.
3. I could’ve spent a bit more time doing a finer dice job which is going to make sure they consume more. They won’t eat as much if it’s big pieces like this, but I was in a rush.
4. I will only keep this mix in the fridge for 3 days including the day I made it. It has a lot of water content so it doesn’t keep as long as some other chop recipes. Also, adding fruit to a chop makes it spoil faster.
5. This will make 27 tablespoons!! Each serving is 1.5 tablespoons per birdie, so adjust your QTY accordingly.