White Bellied Caique Parrot w Lrg Cage and Toys (Bossier City, LA)

White Bellied Caique Parrot w Lrg Cage and Toys

Will only let her be sold to a bird loving family who understands the nature of birds. Shown by appointment only (318)746-6604. Although they are fun she s very friendly and they are give you hours of entertainment they are also loud and messy She was a little over a year old when we got her she was the greeter at my antique shop until I closed it. So she is around 4 years old now. Mature enough to breed. Although I gave her a girls name I am not certain of the sex. A DNA test is the only way to be sure. Unless you want to breed it really doesn t matter. Caiques (pronounced kie-eeks) are fearless joyful playful entertaining and charming. They love to roll around tumble play on their backs and hop like bunny rabbits There are two sub-species of Caique the Black-Headed Caique and the White-Bellied Caique. Both species originate in South America. Skittles is the prettier one the White-Bellied or some people call them White Breasted Caiques they in general are not as available as other parrot species and are quite a bit more expensive. A healthy adult who is tame and friendly runs over 2000. You can get babies for around a 800 -1200. She will come with her large cage and accessories if purchased from me before putting her on consignment we are asking 1500 that includes her cage and toys. In a pet shop she will probably be sold for over 2000 plus tax and no cage or toys. The White-bellied Caiques are not only some of the most colorful birds in the parrot family but are very intelligent and quick to learn tricks. They are affectionate inquisitive and love to show off. Caique is a term used to describe a full-dress white shirt with a ruffled front. Caiques enjoy human interaction as well as interaction with other birds. In the wild the Yellow-thighed Caiques are very social birds usually seen in pairs a family group or a small flock. They are highly social birds with a very active nature. They will require a lot of interaction with either you or from another companion. They are very intelligent energetic and constantly on the move. Love to climb play and chew. They will get into anything and everything made available to them. Provide lots of toys and branches and rotate new bird toys on a regular basis. Caiques also exhibit a unique behavior known as surfing where the bird will vigorously rub its face wings and chest against any nearby soft item (e.g. carpets towels cushions crumpled paper curtains or human hair) while using its beak to pull itself along. During this the bird will display jerky movements and may roll over several times. This behavior is thought to be a cleaning or bathing motion and occurs regardless of age or sex. Caiques are extremely sociable and outgoing and seem to have an endless energy supply and enthusiastic personalities. Due to their incredibly lively nature Caiques need a constant and ample supply of food to maintain their high energy levels. Additionally Caiques should be supplied with a variety of toys to keep them busy and entertained. Caiques are highly intelligent and are capable of learning a variety of tricks. Caiques need a good size cage especially because they are so active. Caiques require at least a 27 inch wide cage which will allow for an ample supply of toys to fit comfortably inside the cage. Caiques do very well in active households. If you are looking for a small parrot with a big personality then perhaps a Caique is the perfect match for you. General Information Size 9 inches Weight Range 150-165 grams Life Expectancy 30 years Talking Ability Fair Noise Level Medium noisy Minimum Cage Size Bar Spacing 24 x 20 x 24 5 8 to 3 4 Natural Diet Fruits berries and seeds. Captive Diet Fresh fruits veggies pellets seeds nuts and grains. Special Dietary Needs Caiques are very active and need to be provided with ample amounts of food to maintain their high energy levels. Characteristics Energetic playful acrobatic comical and affectionate.