(Picture courtesy of Glacier Farms Aviary - This is Danny Boy and Danny's Girl (Meg) that we bought from them)
OUR AVIARY IS IN THE PROCESS OF CLOSING. ALL PAIRS HAVE BEEN SOLD OR ARE PENDING DEPOSIT.
I confess! I am hooked on Lineolated Parakeets. They are my absolute new love. They come in an wide array of colors, males can learn to talk, they do not have a tendancy to bite, are very playful when they want to be, and are an ideal bird. Their vocalizations can be rather noisy if in a flock situation, but as a pet in a home they sound rather like an oversized parrotlet. We have 3 pairs now and a single male. With these guys, we have the capability to produce creamino, lutino, turquoise, cobalt, mauve, green and dark green. Our babies get reserved very early on so please email me to add your name to our waiting list if you want one of these gems. I truly believe that once more people experience the joy of having one of these birds in their lives, they will explode in the pet market.
Longevity is approximately 10-15 years. They are not huge fliers, rather they stalk along in their unusual gait, or hang upside down. They love to be misted or take baths. Our babies immerse themselves in their water dishes every time the washing machine starts up. I think they must feel like they are in the rain forest. Our pairs bathe when I run the vacuum in the bird room. Again, I think the noise triggers a "it's raining" response.
Dietary needs: Linnies need fresh foods every day to keep them healthy. This is not a bird you can just give seed and water too. Linnies can become obese if fed a seed only diet - especially sunflower seeds. We do feed seed but they get their breakfast of fresh foods every morning and the seed is what is in their cage for them to nosh on later. I use Volkman Parrotlet Super as a base, or Sun Seed parakeet mix, to this I add 1 part Goldenfeast Petite Hookbill Legume and mix together. I do not feed pellets. My guys also relish spray millet, birdie breads, various soak and cook mixes, fresh corn on the cob, scrambled or hard boiled eggs, toast, and fresh kale or parsley.
Caging: These guys are busy even if not big on flying. Therefore, it is important they have a cage that is wider than it is tall. Spacing should be that of a cockatiel or parakeet. A minimum of 30" wide by 20" tall by 20" deep is recommended but the bigger the better. :)
Toys: Linnies love toys. Mine like any toy with bells, acrylic toys, wooden toys, swings, and tents or happy huts to hide or sleep in. Be sure to watch the fabrics of the tents or huts for tears, loose threads, etc.
Special Care Needs: Linnies nails grow very quickly and get curly. I use cement perches or Sandy Perches in my cages to help with grooming. Otherwise, I watch my birds and if they need to be clipped I clip them. Be sure to have Kwik-Stop or some other coagulant on hand before you clip.
Please feel free to email me if you have any questions regarding these wonderful parrots. Our prices range from $150 for a normal green to $300 for a creamino or lutino. DNA sexing is included unless sex can be determined genetically (which in the pair pictured above it can be).
