How much do quality eclectus parrots cost? Do they make friendly companions?
We have 2 in our flock, a male and a female. They are great birds. The female is very laid back and gentle. The male is very curious and on the go. He is into everything like a 3 year old child! Each bird is an individual though, so personalities will all be different from bird to bird. Ekkies are extremely LOUD, so be prepared. They can make god awful screams. They are excellent talkers. They require lots of fresh fruit and veggies. We also sprout seeds for ours. An all seed or pelleted diet can cause serious problems for your bird. Ekkies have a longer digestive tract than other parrots and require more fiber in their diets. We chop fresh foods twice daily for them. A dietary dificency can cause feather discoloration (wet,greasy looking feathers or a change in pigment), kidney problems, and even death. Our ekkies are very messy eaters- they love to eat and do it with vigor. They paint walls and throw food with gusto. Living with birds means living with mess! Ekkies can live 30 years
