Talking Whistling Eclectus & Pet Lorikeet

Update: Bruno passed away from illness in winter this year 2012. There is one more video of Bruno yet to be uploaded before he died. Nemo and Ruby are an inseparable pair given to the breeder where Bruno was purchased. Ringo was given away reluctantly as I could not manage on my own with the arrival of my beautiful baby girl. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkBt_pFW_pI&feature=youtu.be

Bruno and others hatched in February 2008. The 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

Видео Talking Whistling Eclectus & Pet Lorikeet канала HelenSewell