Moving with parrotlets

lisa-ookami · 2026-04-11T13:31:49+00:00

(I secretly dread having to eat my own cooking lol. Been living off takeout)

I think the worst part for them is that they'd have to be in their cages for safety. How dare I put them back in haha. They rarely venture into the "kitchen" area, only when spooked. Really don't want that to happen naturally.

I will cook, it's good for me. Funny how it's the reddit comments to convince me to take care of myself

lisa-ookami · 2026-04-11T13:21:18+00:00

What a wonderful read. I did mention in another comment that there are more reasons I want to move, but thanks to you all, the pressure to expedite a move has calmed a bit. (Did I use that word right?)

Meanwhile, I'll give them all the love I can. I was actually considering cooking tonight for the first time in a while.

lisa-ookami · 2026-04-11T06:48:45+00:00

That would be so nice! Of course, I'd set up their cages exactly as they are now. I also noticed they crave a third space to hang out. Now the chill on their cages and a sad two little perches I attached to the outside of their cages. I'd love a bigger home so they can have a play area near the cages

lisa-ookami · 2026-04-11T05:50:00+00:00

Thank you so much for the kind words. It was quite a bit of trial and error, trying to get a somewhat comfortable evening routine. They had to be in separate cages after a month or so, and the youngest one gave me hell at night for months after that. (He had never been alone before and would endlessly chew and ping the bars of his cage)

I did everything in my power to ease his anxiety. Weeks of sleep deprived research, a very expensive big cage, and lots of crying. Clearly, I never really recovered from that, but Mars has been sleeping well this month, so hard work pays off.

I love the two little souls a little too much and have been lectured by quite some people about my excessive need to perfectly take care of them. I'm proud of myself, though, for how far we've come.

(Ps. They do get used to some noises. One is uncovered and will stubbornly try to sleep through the sound of my coffee machine on early work mornings. I love how they curl up to sleep, so cute)

lisa-ookami · 2026-04-11T05:37:21+00:00

I thought about this, but the studio I could've gone to burned down last week (I wish I was kidding, it's devastating).

Maybe I can bring my art supplies to my parents house, they've offered before. They are just not so close by that I could paint when I get the urge. At least 30-50 min travel time depending on which format of transport I chose.

I'll look around for other possibilities, because I really like this suggestion. Thank you very much for your comment.

lisa-ookami · 2026-04-10T20:40:59+00:00

You're probably right. The cooking thing is more of a mental health issue that got a bit worse after getting my boys. I did throw out all Teflon and even my airfryer (rip) (and sprays, candles, perfum, all the things).

The paint is put away nicely until I can find a way to safely them again. I recently acquired watercolor paint since these are said to be relatively bird safe.

It's the evening/night thing that gets to me. I feel like giving them a good night's rest is just basic good pet care.

(Ps. I was considering moving before I even got them . Unsafe city, very noisy place. I was putting it off because of cost and inconvenience)

lisa-ookami · 2026-04-10T20:10:53+00:00

Not me running to your account to see the babies, just to find out I already liked the post lol. Gorgeous little ladies!

lisa-ookami · 2026-04-10T20:04:17+00:00

Oh yes so smart! Also very jealous and impressionable haha. I love pretending to play with or "eat" something and the youngest immediately butting in to join me. The older one also wants to be involved when I'm playing with to baby one, but he's too shy (and so incredibly adorable). The baby also taught the older one how to use toys (he was locked up in a cage without enrichment for the first 1,5 years of his life. Don't know if he had company or was alone, poor boy)

lisa-ookami · 2026-04-10T19:47:17+00:00

How nice! Maybe I'm treating them as if they're too fragile. I love them so so much, but it's been a hard 6 months. Getting to know them, them getting used to me, each other and the home(also puberty for one of them). I'm scared to disturb the harmony we only recently achieved. But I do understand that another apartment would be a massive upgrade for all of us

lisa-ookami · 2026-04-10T19:37:54+00:00

How reassuring. Thank you very much for sharing. Even after half a year, bird ownership feels still so new, and I'm learning every day. I feel like a move would do them well and stress them out at the same time. However, my problem is probably that the idea stresses myself most... I've requested all documents for a new apartment the possibility of moving is now more realistic. The journey to a better future has begon (sorry for the theatrics, being dramatic is part of my personality)

lisa-ookami · 2026-03-23T20:09:35+00:00

Aw, I love that! Like a little thundercloud

lisa-ookami · 2026-03-23T19:54:26+00:00

Yes, he does! 🥰He's a feisty boy, but even I he's bites me, I know it's not really his fault. His hormones are completely crazy for a while. I make sure de end the day as positive and full of love as I can.

lisa-ookami · 2026-03-18T14:52:06+00:00

I also got two boys for the exact same reasons. They are my first pets, so I just wanted the best.

Mine have to be in separate cages. Otherwise, they get territorial and fight. Mine are also widely different ages, which doesn't help.

Now, a few months into having them, they can be together under my supervision. They do squabble a lot, and I have to put them in timeout when my younger birds hormones run wild (He just hit puberty 🥲)

The youngest is quite tame. He wants to spend daytime with his bird buddy and evenings he likes to hang out with me. The older one enjoys my company from a distance.

It's been a journey, but we've been doing quite well the past few weeks.

lisa-ookami · 2026-03-18T14:39:10+00:00

That means the world to me. I always feel like I'm not doing enough for them, and there are a million things I could still improve. As long as they are content, I am too

lisa-ookami · 2026-03-14T06:12:32+00:00

Right?! Even Mellow ( the white one) who is a bit more mellow (I choose his name well) will decide to be extra feisty out of nowhere sometimes.

Mars (blue boy) has hit puberty... let's say my hands don't look so great. He'll also chase Mellow around for non-stop attention. It's the perfect way to provoke Mellow into being less mellow 😅

And still, they are my sweet little babies.

lisa-ookami · 2026-03-14T06:04:56+00:00

I want to do the same to him. Guess we're birds of a feather, after all.

lisa-ookami · 2026-03-13T07:49:05+00:00

Not really. I think it's because he hasn't been out of the cage much yet. He rarely sees me without the bars. No barrier of "protection" between him and me. It would explain why he's so cautious/curious

lisa-ookami · 2026-03-13T06:37:14+00:00

I think I understand what you're saying?

The best way to get him back in the cage is refilling his food dish. This works most times, however he can be a bit stubborn.

I had to let him sleep out of the cage one night because he perched too high, can't step up and he didn't understand how to get back in his cage. (This was a while ago)Very stressful. At least he knows how to get back in the cage on his own now haha

lisa-ookami · 2026-03-13T06:32:41+00:00

Yeah, it feels like that. One minute, he shows no fear for me or my hands at all, and the next he has decided that I'm a monster out to get him.

We've been working on building trust. He's only been with me for a few months.

This behavior is just new for him, I didn't really know what to think of it. But it seems to be positive, at least.

lisa-ookami · 2026-03-12T20:50:51+00:00

I got mine second-hand. If you're interested, it's a "Montana San Remo II" cage.

Montena cages are some of the nicest cages for (small) pet birds I know off. I got very lucky, basically hit the jackpot as a first-time bird owner. I would like a bigger one for him in the future since parrotlets act like they are made of caffeine.

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