Bobby is a male Plum-headed parakeet. The Plum-headed female has a gray head and the male's head is grayish purple or plum colored... thus the name Plum-headed!
Phyllis - 2008-08-19 We have an almost five month old plumhead that we got from a breeder at a bird show. It seems as if "he" wasn't handled even though the breeder disputes this. It has taken me weeks to get near him. His shyness concerns me. He actually turns away. But slowly, I'm getting him to step up. Does this behavior sound normal?
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TIM - 2012-01-25 It takes time for plum heads to get used to you. Don't try to handle them,they will bite and have a very strong and nasty one at that. Mine is 30 years old and I've had him most of that time. They love their fruit and veggies,even meat,chicken bones,never apple seeds,forgive the spelling,full of strictnine,poison. My bird,Jade,loves bell pepper seeds the most. If they do bite,and they will.let them,do not react,when they see it doesn't do any good they stop. Enjoy them.
john horspool - 2012-03-01 Do hand tame plumheads make good pets. Are they noisy and how can I get one to talk?
aliyaan - 2012-03-31 This is very beautiful bird. I like it
Charlie Roche - 2012-03-31 No it isn't normal. If it were a baby and properly hand fed it would be as cuddly and lovey as a little kitten. He wouldn't be hand shy and he would be crawling up your pant leg to be close. He will tame but doesn't sound like the breeder was overly shall we say open with you.
trace - 2012-05-11 I have Plum heads and If I were you I would clip their wings then jump right in there and start handling them. Hold them, pet them and talk to them close to your body. You will find them warming up to you quickly.
Patty - 2010-02-08 I'm looking for the plum-headed parakeet, they are sweet. So anyone who has this bird, please send me a e-mail. Thank you so much. I have a great home for these sweeties. Be blessed, patty
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Oziel Perez - 2010-12-06 We currently have these available at ricks pet shop in McAllen Tx .
tom - 2012-05-02 Hi there Patty, I have six babys in nest will be ready to go in five weeks
trace - 2012-05-11 Tom how much are you charging for your Plum heads and where are you located.
Hadi - 2012-03-01 Hi, I have one pair of plum headed parakeets. I have some questions:
1.One of males eye has problem and is closed! What should I do? 2.How big a cage should they be in? 3.How can I train them?
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Charlie Roche - 2012-03-01 Eye closed? This could be an injury but it could also be an allergy. If it is an allergy, the eye(s) should eventually be fine. If it is an injury - you might went to check it and wash with warm water. You could put just a little dab of vaseline on the eye border. Train them? If you have a pair, they are just going to do what they wish to do. It would be very difficult to train them - even to just 'step up' as they will bond with each other. Housing requirements, check out this article on Animal World Parakeet Housing
Charlie Roche - 2012-05-10 No, they do not tolerate cold temperatures or even extremely hot but definitely not cold.
Tracy - 2012-05-09 You might need to take your bird into the vet about the closing of it. I don't know but do you know how rare these birds are? you should have them in a flight cage or avary with lots of space to fly around and If you had their wings clipped professionaly and then handled them about an hour every day it will not take anytime to train these birds. Have they layed eggs yet? They are hard to breed in captivity. there is a few tricks I could teach you if your are going to breed them. Let me know.
Chelsea - 2010-03-17 At what age does a male plumhead get its full coloring in? I have found a lady how was a 10 month old male that i want to get but he has hardly no coloring. His head is a little grayish and the rest of him is green. Is this normal. How long do i have to wait for him to be beautiful!?
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David - 2010-08-30 I have a mated pair of these birds, purchased when they were each about 1 year old. At about a year and a half, the male started molting into the purple head, and as of now at almost 2 years it is not complete. I would expect that by 1 1/2 years old you should start to see the black stripe and a little of the brighter color on the head. The red wing patches will also start to show up on a male at this time. It is very obvious to me as I have a certified female sitting right next to him, but the changes are very subtle at first. If the bird is older than this and no red on the wings, no black stripe and no start of a bright purple head, its probably a female. You can always get it sexed at a vet as well.
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jjmj - 2011-05-23 when they are 2 to 4 months
Charlie Roche - 2011-05-23 It takes them at least a year to get their full coloring in. They have to go through their first major molt for all their new (and more colorful feathers) to come through. So let's say your little guy was born in March (breeding season). He would molt to some extent in August or so and then the following August would be his first major molt. So that would be almost 1 1/2 years. They shed their winter feathers(down) in the spring but the molt (where all new feathers come in occurs at the end of summer.
TIM - 2012-01-25 It will take maybe a year or two.My plum head is 30 years old. If you would like to talk,7274085824. I'm Tim. They will eat almost every thing you will. Stay away from apple seeds,poison. Bell pepper seeds are great and they love them.
elizabeth - 2012-01-28 I have a plumhead that is a year old that I thought was female but now I am not so sure because it is starting getting redish marks on its head so I am taking this as its a male instead of a female
ABBY - 2008-07-21 I have a plumhead parakeet. Somebody gave this talented bird to me and they named the bird, Birdie, and I never plan to change it. I've had him for about 1 year and have learned that it can say quite a few words and phrases. Birdie can whistle a few tunes, make kissing noises, and can say: Birdie, pretty bird, ahhh, I love you, and many other words. He doesn't enjoy being petted so he may bite. Other than that I enjoy having him.
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TIM - 2012-01-25 I have a male plum head named Jade. He is 30 years old. Plum heads don't like to be handled at all and can have apowerful nasty bite. Jade eats anything I do. He love his fruit and veggies and meat,chicken bones,seafood but not celery.If out of his cage these guys will come to you and let them. If they bite let them .Do nothing,although painful,and when they see it doesn't do any good they will stop. Never give them apple seeds,they are full of strictnine,but bell pepper seeds are what they really love. Enjoy your friend
sumeet - 2011-03-08 Hi I have Plum-headed Parakeet for sale please contact me at sumeet_kpoor8@yahoo.com.
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RAM NAIR - 2011-05-09 PLEASE LET ME KNOW MORE ABOUT THE PLUM HEADED ,AND PRISE?
priya - 2011-05-11 Hello. I am interested to purchase the plum headed parakeet. Can you please give me the details of the rate and place and also age of the birds.
coree - 2011-11-05 How big is a plum-headed parakeet? I got two male budgerigars parakeet their name is Polly he is green and yellow and Blue he is blue and white.
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Charlie Roche - 2011-11-07 Scrool up in the article and you will see a description. They run about 13 inches but sleder body and long tail.
santosh - 2011-02-03 Hi I have male plum headed parakeet, his name is tito it's a most wonderful bird, I have never caged him he always remains outside the cage he likes to eat food along with me.
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connie - 2011-02-15 Are you selling your plum headed parakeet? How old is he ...? Is he friendly ... does he step up willingly? How much? Where are you located? I live in toronto canada ....my name is connie please let me know.
jul\'s - 2011-07-14 How old is your plum, and were are you located,how much are you asking for?
Kate and Dave - 2011-09-04 Where can I get a Plum-headed Parakeet? I live in Phoenix, AZ
Tanisha - 2010-12-16 I am looking for a plum headed parakeet or two for my daughter for a present. If there is anyone out there that has any for sale, please feel free to contact me. I would prefer them young seeing that my children are ages 7,9 and 14 and aren't that used to this type of pet yet.
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lil - 2010-12-22 Hi. I have not a pet shop & also not a peafetnol. If you need a plum head parakeet plz contact me domesticbirds@gmail.com
trace - 2011-01-27 I have a pair that is mating now it will be a while before there are chicks keep in touch if you are interested.
abdul basit - 2009-11-23 Hi, I have 2 females and 1 male plum headed parkeets. They are eating seeds and fruit, apple and baby corns are the most favourite dish. Ok bye.
Bobby is a male Plum-headed parakeet. The Plum-headed female has a gray head and the male's head is grayish purple or plum colored... thus the name Plum-headed!
We have an almost five month old plumhead that we got from a breeder at a bird show. It seems as if "he" wasn't handled even though the breeder disputes this. It has taken me weeks to get near him. His shyness concerns me. He actually turns away. But slowly, I'm getting him to step up. Does this behavior sound normal?
It takes time for plum heads to get used to you. Don't try to handle them,they will bite and have a very strong and nasty one at that. Mine is 30 years old and I've had him most of that time. They love their fruit and veggies,even meat,chicken bones,never apple seeds,forgive the spelling,full of strictnine,poison. My bird,Jade,loves bell pepper seeds the most. If they do bite,and they will.let them,do not react,when they see it doesn't do any good they stop. Enjoy them.
Do hand tame plumheads make good pets. Are they noisy and how can I get one to talk?
This is very beautiful bird. I like it
No it isn't normal. If it were a baby and properly hand fed it would be as cuddly and lovey as a little kitten. He wouldn't be hand shy and he would be crawling up your pant leg to be close. He will tame but doesn't sound like the breeder was overly shall we say open with you.
I have Plum heads and If I were you I would clip their wings then jump right in there and start handling them. Hold them, pet them and talk to them close to your body. You will find them warming up to you quickly.
I'm looking for the plum-headed parakeet, they are sweet. So anyone who has this bird, please send me a e-mail. Thank you so much. I have a great home for these sweeties. Be blessed, patty
We currently have these available at ricks pet shop in McAllen Tx .
Hi there Patty, I have six babys in nest will be ready to go in five weeks
Tom how much are you charging for your Plum heads and where are you located.
Hi, I have one pair of plum headed parakeets.
I have some questions:
1.One of males eye has problem and is closed! What should I do?
2.How big a cage should they be in?
3.How can I train them?
Eye closed? This could be an injury but it could also be an allergy. If it is an allergy, the eye(s) should eventually be fine. If it is an injury - you might went to check it and wash with warm water. You could put just a little dab of vaseline on the eye border. Train them? If you have a pair, they are just going to do what they wish to do. It would be very difficult to train them - even to just 'step up' as they will bond with each other. Housing requirements, check out this article on Animal World Parakeet Housing
No, they do not tolerate cold temperatures or even extremely hot but definitely not cold.
You might need to take your bird into the vet about the closing of it. I don't know but do you know how rare these birds are? you should have them in a flight cage or avary with lots of space to fly around and If you had their wings clipped professionaly and then handled them about an hour every day it will not take anytime to train these birds. Have they layed eggs yet? They are hard to breed in captivity. there is a few tricks I could teach you if your are going to breed them. Let me know.
At what age does a male plumhead get its full coloring in? I have found a lady how was a 10 month old male that i want to get but he has hardly no coloring. His head is a little grayish and the rest of him is green. Is this normal. How long do i have to wait for him to be beautiful!?
I have a mated pair of these birds, purchased when they were each about 1 year old. At about a year and a half, the male started molting into the purple head, and as of now at almost 2 years it is not complete. I would expect that by 1 1/2 years old you should start to see the black stripe and a little of the brighter color on the head. The red wing patches will also start to show up on a male at this time. It is very obvious to me as I have a certified female sitting right next to him, but the changes are very subtle at first. If the bird is older than this and no red on the wings, no black stripe and no start of a bright purple head, its probably a female. You can always get it sexed at a vet as well.
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when they are 2 to 4 months
It takes them at least a year to get their full coloring in. They have to go through their first major molt for all their new (and more colorful feathers) to come through. So let's say your little guy was born in March (breeding season). He would molt to some extent in August or so and then the following August would be his first major molt. So that would be almost 1 1/2 years. They shed their winter feathers(down) in the spring but the molt (where all new feathers come in occurs at the end of summer.
It will take maybe a year or two.My plum head is 30 years old. If you would like to talk,7274085824. I'm Tim. They will eat almost every thing you will. Stay away from apple seeds,poison. Bell pepper seeds are great and they love them.
I have a plumhead that is a year old that I thought was female but now I am not so sure because it is starting getting redish marks on its head so I am taking this as its a male instead of a female
I have a plumhead parakeet. Somebody gave this talented bird to me and they named the bird, Birdie, and I never plan to change it. I've had him for about 1 year and have learned that it can say quite a few words and phrases. Birdie can whistle a few tunes, make kissing noises, and can say: Birdie, pretty bird, ahhh, I love you, and many other words. He doesn't enjoy being petted so he may bite. Other than that I enjoy having him.
I have a male plum head named Jade. He is 30 years old. Plum heads don't like to be handled at all and can have apowerful nasty bite. Jade eats anything I do. He love his fruit and veggies and meat,chicken bones,seafood but not celery.If out of his cage these guys will come to you and let them. If they bite let them .Do nothing,although painful,and when they see it doesn't do any good they will stop. Never give them apple seeds,they are full of strictnine,but bell pepper seeds are what they really love. Enjoy your friend
Hi I have Plum-headed Parakeet for sale please contact me at sumeet_kpoor8@yahoo.com.
PLEASE LET ME KNOW MORE ABOUT THE PLUM HEADED ,AND PRISE?
Hello. I am interested to purchase the plum headed parakeet. Can you please give me the details of the rate and place and also age of the birds.
How big is a plum-headed parakeet? I got two male budgerigars parakeet their name is Polly he is green and yellow and Blue he is blue and white.
Scrool up in the article and you will see a description. They run about 13 inches but sleder body and long tail.
Hi I have male plum headed parakeet, his name is tito it's a most wonderful bird, I have never caged him he always remains outside the cage he likes to eat food along with me.
Are you selling your plum headed parakeet? How old is he ...? Is he friendly ... does he step up willingly? How much? Where are you located? I live in toronto canada ....my name is connie please let me know.
How old is your plum, and were are you located,how much are you asking for?
Where can I get a Plum-headed Parakeet? I live in Phoenix, AZ
I am looking for a plum headed parakeet or two for my daughter for a present. If there is anyone out there that has any for sale, please feel free to contact me. I would prefer them young seeing that my children are ages 7,9 and 14 and aren't that used to this type of pet yet.
Hi. I have not a pet shop & also not a peafetnol. If you need a plum head parakeet plz contact me domesticbirds@gmail.com
I have a pair that is mating now it will be a while before there are chicks keep in touch if you are interested.
Hi, I have 2 females and 1 male plum headed parkeets. They are eating seeds and fruit, apple and baby corns are the most favourite dish. Ok bye.