My Eclectus Parrot

[ceeej31]

His name is Pepe (pronounced 'peppy')

He's so funny, I think he is trying to talk to me already, I say 'Good boy Pepe' and he squawks back. He's already following me around in his box whan I walk around the room. I think he will be really close to me because I got him at such a young age.

Pepe is a good name
make sure you socialize him with lots of people at this age, otherwise he might imprint on you and become aggressive with other people

 

[jcon]

He has grown, and is very intelligent. He can fly now, and loves Bob Marley. The only clear word we have heard him say is 'hello'

Here are some pics,

Pepe


His cage


His new new diet, I have almost found all the ingredients.




Josh

 

[dzigbancet]

very cute bro...love it!!!

 

[jcon]

Thanks mate, does his diet look OK?

 

[Kanta]

That's awesome con, I have a blue quaker parrot and he is like my best friend. You will love it. He is adorable.

 

[jcon]

Thanks Kanta, do you feed a natural diet, or do you feed him a seed mix?

 

[latshki]

well eccies are differet from other parrots in which they need more fresh then anything so I think your good man!

 

[logo]

He is really looking good!

 

[greenterra]

Great lookin youngin jcon and great choice. We absolutely love our boy. I never would have believed a bird could be so affectionate until owning an eclectus. Quick learners on the speech too. We also chose a male as the females can become hormonal at times. Ours was hand fed, but we didn't take him until he was fully weaned at 14 weeks. Even so, he has still bonded with the whole family. Never screeches but will talk all day and just loves to cuddle.
I suggest to go light on the seed content and feed fresh fruits and vegies. (no avocados) Favourites for our guy are shredded carrot, corn, chillies,kiwi fruit,bananas,grapes,broccoli,apple, zucchini,cucumber, rock melon,strawberries,sprouts,orange,pineapple and squash.
Eclectus are not big seed eaters like other parrots. They will take it if given but too much is just not good for them. We give our guy half a cup of fresh fruit and vegies twice a day. This is supplemented with Roudybush pellets mixed with a bird specific seed and fruit blend by Birdzone. Both have absolutely no colors or preservatives.
Be sure to update his progress in the future.

 

[coura]

I must confess Im a big fownd of birds being kept like birds, that is parrots being kept in a flock of bounded pairs in large indoor/outdoor vivaria that allows them to fly and do stuff at their will. However your shure looks healty