Is a Rainbow Lorikeet a good pet?

Is a Rainbow Lorikeet a good pet?

Overall, rainbow lorikeets are excellent pets for those who have plenty of free time to spend with them. Rainbow lorikeets love to play and need to be provided with plenty of toys to keep their minds and beaks busy. These birds need a large flight cage or aviary.

Do Rainbow Lorikeets talk?

They are fairly quiet, tend not to talk and have a lifespan of around 10 years. Tropical lorikeets live up to 20 years and are around 30cm long; they are excellent talkers and varieties include the common Rainbow and Red-collared lorikeet.

Can Rainbow Lorikeets live with other birds?

Lorikeets kept in aviaries can live happily in pairs or in colonies, but this is dependant on the species. Small species such as the Purplecrowned and the Varied Lorikeet can be kept in planted aviaries and will coexist with other species.

How long do Rainbow Lorikeets live for?

Lorikeets can live for approximately 7-9 years. Your lorikeet should visit the vet at least once a year for a health check; this is the equivalent of us visiting the doctor once every 10 years! Birds are experts at hiding or ‘masking’ disease.

Are Rainbow Lorikeets aggressive?

Rainbow lorikeets are aggressive to other birds, including other parrots and honeyeaters competing for the same food source.

Do lorikeets need a companion?

Rainbow Lorikeets require larger cages or aviaries, and they love to play and be social. Therefore, you will need to have time each day to spend with them and give them mentally stimulating toys. You may consider purchasing Rainbow Lorikeets in pairs so they have a companion.

How do you entertain a lorikeet?

Spending time with your lory or lorikeet and playing with them daily helps to socialize them. Use toys and different games to amuse them. You also may bring them with you into different rooms throughout the day. For example, you may pull toys out of their cage and play with them with your bird.

How can you tell if a rainbow lorikeet is male or female?

Identical feathering and coloration make it impossible to discern a male lorikeet from a female. If you have a pair of the same age, the male will usually be slightly larger. The only way to tell with certainty is to have your veterinarian perform a DNA test using droppings or feathers.

What kind of toys do lorikeets like?

My lorikeets have a preference for a particular type of toy. They love hanging perspex toys that have moving parts and bells. They swing off them and make happy yipping noises while constantly ringing the bell.