Do you have a Linnie or do you want to own one? Let me know as I love to hear about it. Come and meet all my pets here > ua-cam.com/video/08eCyiWhoeU/v-deo.html My morning pet routine > ua-cam.com/video/Lx_g9cOnFlc/v-deo.html
I have a budgie he doesn't like to cuddle,but he he was handed. And likes watching people talk on you tube.a and is listening to your bird's.I came across Lenny's and heard that they can be talkative and friendly and cuddly and so that the budget can't do. I like it's not a huge parrot.
I have a linnie, he's very loud. He bites and screams at me when i try and get him out of his cage, but I still love him. He's probably cage territorial because I can't get him out much because of school, but I try.
Your species spotlights are wonderful & informative. I had a pair of Linnes & found their messy droppings, as you mentioned, to be a downside to these birds. It's good that you included not only the benefits but also the flaws. This is very important on deciding what type of birds to keep as an enjoyable pet. Thank you for efforts. I look forward to more.
I've owned linnies for 4 years now and I have to say, this video is spot on! I wish it was around when I was looking up different parrot breeds, it would've saved me so much time. Thank you so much for doing this, and for showing people a breed of parrots that is still so often overlooked.
Every 15-20 minutes! If they hold it in (which they tend to do when they're resting or sleeping), it can wait, but the dropping will be HUGE when it comes
@@sxwox2025 Hello! It depends on what you want! If you're looking for a cute, smaller bird, that isn't too noisy, that's generally pretty adaptable and that loves to climb, Linnies are for you. The few downsides I've found to them are: 1. Their droppings for sure. Way worse than most parrots, even the bigger ones. 2. They're little drama queens. They tend to freak out when routine isn't followed, or when they just don't like a certain thing. They're a little stubborn. You have to sometimes be firm with them so they can get over themselves 😂 for example, once in a while, my linnies will suddenly freak out about fingers (maybe because a movement I did was too fast for their liking), so I have to take a moment to manipulate them a little more to desensitize them. If you don't do that, it'll turn into a long lasting problem. 3. They do go through a bit of a rough time around the age of 1. They'll test your limits, so you once again need to be firm. It'll pass, they'll be sweethearts afterwards :) 4. This isn't a downside for me, but it could be for others: they're not super high energy birds like conures or Indian ringnecks. They like to socialize, but they also like to spend some time on their own, they aren't the beeeest at learning tricks and stuff like that. They just like to hang out with you, eat food with you, climb around, find little spots to hide 😁
I just wanted to say thanks! I saw a gorgeous linnie and really wanted to get her, but there wasn't alot of information out there about them. So this was really useful in deciding if it was a good idea for me to take her home!
I've had my first Linnie, Aiden, for a week now and I was absolutely overwhelmed by how smart he is! He's my first parrot and I knew birds were smart, but I knew from the first minute that he was at least thrice as smart as my dog back home. :D He's so responsive and smart, he's a little hard to train for me because the breeder handled him very badly and he doesn't like training so far, but he's starting to warm up I think. I'm getting my second Linnie in a week. I hope they'll get along!
Do you know at about what age they're fully grown? Aiden is about 4 months old (at least I think, since he's molting for the first time). I'll try to measure him in a sec if he lets me. Edit: For some reason he hates tapelines, but I'd say 14cm.
Re: droppings....use kitchen hand towel around your shoulders. My bird is potty trained and has a particular perch over newspaper. He will poop on command, especially that first poop of the morning.
watched this video with my linnie on my shoulder. :) he’s my first bird so we enjoyed learning what parts of his personality are because of his species and what parts are just unique about him! :)
Hello, I am raising a lineolatedparakeet named "Maru." I watched your video today. I am not good at English because I am Korean, but it is fun, useful and understandable. Thank you for the good video. Pied linnies are really really really rare in Korea, but it seems to be in many foreign countries!!!! It's very mysterious adorable cute and lovely!!!! There is not much information about linnies in Korea yet, but this video was very helpful. Thank you very berry🍒 much!!
I've had birds all my life, including a crow, geese, Red-Rumped Parakeets and Budgies but my Linnie is the cuddliest of them all. She's 13 and in declining health and I am heart-broken at the thought of losing her.
Thanks to your video, I now have three Linnies (7 months old) in the house. It was your very informative video that made me realize Linnie is the right type of bird for me. Never regret that decision. Had them for four months now and really enjoy their company. Very cute, calm and funny birds when they play with their toys. They are a bit handshy still though, but will step up on hand if given a treat. Thank you for sharing your experience with Linnies.
@@snagman3waloma Yes, the previous owner said so. They were hand-fed with veggies and fruit for about 3-4 months since they were babies. They were already tamed and socialized with humans when I got them. The previous owner did a really good job, even though he is not a breeder.
Hadn't heard of Linnies before today, what fascinating little birds they are. And I love their natural green color. This video is by far the most informative thing I've found about them.
I have had Linnies for some years now. I have 3 remaining Linnies. a Tourquoise , a Creamilino,and a Cobalt :) I really like them. This video you made is very good and very thorough. I'm saving it to share with others. Thank you
Small children also have this period in their development when they become shy, in German it is called "fremdeln" (the fear of strangers) it is when they begin to understand the difference between family and strangers maybe hand shyness is something similar
I have five. One 17 yrs old, one 12 and three of three years old. My 17 yrs old is a teal. His head is nearly all white plus some on the back of his neck. My 12 yrs old is green and half his head is yellow. It is the blue melanine that goes first starting around 8 yrs old, then the yellow a few years after. I am happy that you talked about their droppings beeing larger and humid. When I told my vet (he is very young) he told me that it was not normal. I was so surprised by his answer. I have linnies for nearly 20 yrs and they all had/have that kind of droppings. I really appreciate your videos. They are much helpfull and fun to watch.
Wow 17? That's great to know and 12 years as well. Glad to hear they can live that long. I like that when they age their feathers turn colors, it's like going grey. My green linnie has one green feather on her head and she is 9. I brought my Linnie to the vet a long time ago for a wellness check and she did a poop and the vet said that my Linnie is very sick and needed diarrhea medication. I corrected her and she thanked me for letting her know. I feel bad for Linnie owners that do not know that the droppings are huge and wet and take them to the vet and get unnecessary treatment and it won't clear up. Poor birds.
Watched this video when I couldn't decide what type of bird I wanted and it convinced me to get a linnie! Had my cobalt linnie named Zazu for 8 months so far and I couldn't be happier, glad this video exists as it helped educate me so much! Hoping to get another linnie soon. :)
@@BeowulfFGC I don't know about others but my own lovebirds are quite loud, their screech is really piercing but their chatter is so quiet and cute haha
I come back to watch this video every couple of months bc I’m absolutely fascinated with Linnies. I really want one but it’s a problem with my parents and so I’m hoping to get one when I move out. I was wondering if you could tell me about vet visits. How often? What are the complications? Thank you so much!
Hi, when you first get your Linnie it's best to make an appointment with a certified avian vet for meet and greet. Your vet will exam your bird, weigh him and do a fecal test and a blood test to check for viral disease. Once or twice a year is ideal or when your bird looks sick or is hurt in anyway then take him to the vets.
I had a Linnie and budgie together. My budgie was 4/5 and Linnie only 8 months old. My Linnie was so sweet and affectionate to my budgie(who was a calm but very skittish bird). She passed away recently and not my Linnie’s an only birb. I love him lots. He’s been cuddly since day one, but did get a little less cuddly when him and my budgie became each others best cuddle buddy. I’m probably going to get him another Linnie friend once he gets past the 1 year mark because I wanna make sure I get a lot of hand time in before his behaviour fully settles. The unique thing about my Linnie is that he’s a really really good flier and he loves to fly (and climb). I don’t see any burrowing behaviour in him. Also, he sleeps on a chandelier. I’m very proud to be his mom.
I love my linnie he makes the cutest little noises he talks pretty good too. He is two and half years old, he likes to sit on the couch under his blanket all day. That's all he ever wants too do lol after a few hours I have to make him go to his cage so he can eat. And that's right Linnies are heavy bodied , mine came with the wings clipped took long time before his wings grew out. I was always worried when he would try to fly and fall.
I found a Linnie online for rehoming, he was not hand fed or tamed, they are so cute, but im wondering how hard itll be to make them warm up to me with patience, attention and better living conditions? ive never had a bird before, only worked briefly with birds when volunteering in a shelter.
I love birds! I have two budgies myself. I am hoping to turn my bedroom into an aviary for them. I took them to the vet for a checkup the other day and they clipped their wings without consulting me first. So it’ll be a while before they can get to the perches themselves.
Yeah me too. It really uncommon for people to own bird where I live. My vet says he only gets three parrot clients a month, which may be why he clipped their wings.
Good warning advice about their burrowing. My bird before, he would get scared when I cleaned the floor paper, now he just look at it and watch me clean out the dirty paper and replace it with a new one. The Creamino throws out the lettuce, hehehe. I'm sure he/she wants to eat the best food first. What about rice, sweet potato, and almond butter? OK to give it to linnies? Excellent video, thank you. Good to know that birds need a bath when they're molting/itchy.
The reason I am asking is that another user gave peanut butter to her parrotlet to eat, but since I'm allergic to peanut butter, I eat almond butter. I was wondering if it's OK or not. At least I saw my parrotlet eat kale one day, which is good.
I don't feed almond butter to my bird. Even when I mix up the almond butter, I can see it has a lot of oil. I only feed rice, sweet potato, sweet peppers, strawberry, kale, lettuce and blueberry.
Hi, congratulations on your new Linnie. You must be excited. Feed the same diet that she was used to for the first few days and slowly change her diet to what you will feed her. Spend lots of time with her. Talk to her and if she is not tame try target training until she trusts you. If she is tame then ask to step up and take her out of the cage as soon as you can to start the binding process.
@@Loveofpets thanks so much for your reply ! I’ll follow your account for more cute bird videos ! Do you have Instagram with the same name ? We have a great bird store in my town called exotic wings and pet things ! So I’m glad we have it so close to our home :)
What sweet little birds. I have never come across these here in South Africa. I have a Celestial (Pacific) Parrotlet. She is so destructive and boy does she get ever so mad at me when I put my hand in her cage to feed her. I take her out when cleaning cage. She is sweet as pie when away from her cage and I'm holding her. She is only 8 month old and can say a few words already. Thank you so much for sharing with us. 😘💞🐦
I never heard of these little guys until a few days ago when I was at the store and saw these little guys. They just wanted to cuddle. I searched about these guys and read that they can become unfriendly after 2 or 3 years and they don’t want to come out at all. Is this true? Is there any way to gain their trust back?
❤ Your Bird Room and your walls are Beautiful....Did you paint those trees on the wall ??? looks like you covered the tree art with plastic good idea...easier to clean.....Do Enjoy your video's.....
The trees are called scene setters that I got from a party store. The others are decals. I am renovating my bird room in a few weeks and may paint my own trees on the walls.
Thank you for your reply !!! I hope you will post your new renovating in a video....I know that it will be just BEAUTIFUL when you get done !! Can't wait to see it....🐤 🌷🌴
This video is excellent info on Linnies. Thank you so much. I have subscribed out of sheer respect for your knowledge and affection for God’s creatures.
Thank you for posting this! I have an 8-year-old male turquoise Linnie that was given to me. His previous caregiver had small dogs that wanted to “play” with him, so she decided to rehome him. This was the first time a Linnie was in my home and I was in for a real surprise when I saw his poop. I thought, “Wow, I think this bird is sick!” He was only 6 months old, and it scared me. After a quick google, I learned that it was normal. Whew! I always wondered why his flight was so clumsy and now I finally know! He’s a clever guy who learned how to do High-Fives. ua-cam.com/video/7TRW6X43nPo/v-deo.html
Where did you get that amazing net?? Also very informative video! There is a lot of information about other birds like budgies and cockatiels but not nearly as much information about other kinds of parakeets.
Another great and thorough video! I love how they do the cat walk and very unique. I am surprised that they don’t make more horizontal bar cages out there. The budgies can benefit from that and now I see the Linnies are climbers most of the time too. Any difference in temperaments between the genders? I know you mention they can be nippy between 8 months to a year. Can Linnies be trained to do tricks like budgies? Also, since they share the same vocabulary, can you tell which is which by voice? I can tell with my budgies because they each have their own vocal sounds although it’s harder to tell apart Rainbow’s chirp from Mango’s now. In one of your other video, you had to put plastic surrounding the cage and because of it’s watery poop due to the nectar it feeds on. Which type of bird is that again?
Hi, yes I can tell which one is talking. Both genders seem the same. They probably can be trained to do tricks as they are smart birds. My bird that has the plastic around the cage is a Lorikeet, he eats nectar and has watery droppings. I will be making a video on Lorikeets soon.
I love this video ive had my linnie now for 2 months but im having trouble taming her I still love her to bits but would love to know she loves me too any tips on taming her ❤
How did you get your Linnies more tame, and how long did it take you? I got my Linnie about a month ago, he was out of his nest for about 5 days after I got him, and I do see very slow progress (he now flies around my room, and sometimes lands on my head and plays with my hair) But Kiwi is still scared of my hands, he does sit on my finger if I give him his favorite snack: a grape, but I wonder how I can get him more tame, pick him up? or don't pick him up? Should he be out his cage alot? or not? Im not new to birds (I've had budgies my whole life,) but as explained in the video, budgies are so different! Kiwi has his own spot outside of the cage in my room where he can climb. I have not introduced him to our Budgie yet, since I want Kiwi to be tame first, so he knows he's safe with me (I'm not sure if this is the right way to handle this or not). I know probably patience would be the biggest thing here, and feeding him his grape on my hand but any tips on taming a Linnie would be awesome! With tame I mean that he is comfortable to sit on my fingers, without preferably being somewhere else, and sit on my shoulder with comfort. :) Thanks!
The best tip i can offer you is when he is in his cage, be near it with your hands, soothe him with your voice if you feel like. Let him feel your hands are not a threat. Also stick training helped me ALOT, that combined with millet. Get a small stick that might resemble a finger in color etc and give him millet every time he step up. Step up is the gateway to everything i feel.
I got one from someone who didn't want it any more ( untamed), she got so friendly and affectionate with me. I wish to get one more but so hard to find😭😭😭
I have two blue Linnies, an ex breeding pair. They are about 7 years old according to the breeder but I think they're older as many of their feathers are turning white. They don't do anything! They like to sit next to each other either mutually preening or sleeping and only get active if they have a bath or eat LOL 😊
Lol, sounds like a Linnie, lol. They sure do love preening each other. I forgot to mention in my video that when they are they get grey hair, lol. The Turquoise and Coblat head feathers turn white and the greens turns yellow.
monk parakeets were very clean in my experience. Little mess but very cage territorial, strong and loud if not payed attention to. Theyre around the size of a linnie, if not a tad larger. They must be bred by a responsible breeder as they are notoriously known to become aggressive if not cared for properly. Theyre normally a one person + one gender bird. My experience with a cockatiel was that they are very clean birds, but produce a ton of dust. Lovebirds and parrotlets are known to throw and toss their food, and are very messy. I hope you find what youre looking for!
I had a Quaker (monk) and it was filthy. I loved it dearly, but he threw food everywhere and was a complete slob. Have you considered a bourke? They are very sweet and the cleanest birds I’ve had. Not as interactive as most, but very quiet and easy to take care of.
Very informative video. This is the first time I came across this video. I have seen Pickles and Nugget in other videos and it's always nice to see them. Although I enjoy your linnies, I will stick to just budgies.
Thanks for all the great information! I’ll be getting my first Linnie I two weeks! I have a gc conure, a cockatiel and a new lovebird who is joining the family in two days! I’m very excited 😆! I hope they all get along!🙏 If not then they’ll have to take turns out! My two I have now are out on average 8 hrs a day!😊
I am wondering how you manage their poop when they are out? I am planning on getting one and want to let it out to play for a good amount of time out of the cage, but am concerned about the wet poops! Your birds are out and playing on the ropes etc.,and you have so much experience that I wanted to ask you! I really,really enjoy all of your videos and have learned so much from them! Thank you so very much.
Hi. They do poop alot. They usually poop while landing or taken off but will poop if in the same spot for a while. Have plenty of kleenex on hand. When you are interacting wary your bird have a playatand near you and place your bird on it every 10 to 15 minutes. Say go poop and wait for him to poop and praise. You can train them.
What a great video, thank you!! I heard a lot of people saying they get hand shy, like you mentioned... But I hadn't heard that this phase passes, and this is honestly the reason I never got a linnie. If I keep handling patiently a linnie, is there a good chance that this hand shyness will pass?
Thanks...One more thing...you said their poop is messy, wet and large. But is it stinky? I have 12 quails. They are pets, they live outside in the backyard, they also eat pallets and veggies. Their poop is white and doesn't smell. I've never had an indoor bird, I hope they don't smell.
The females poop smells when she is laying on eggs. She holds it in for hours and then bombs away, lol. I don't really smell it other times but my nose is not that sensitive.
Mine is about 6 months old and hates to be touched or taken out of cage. Is there any tips for helping to get him more acclimated to being more comfortable. Thank for any information, love your channel and videos.
It may take a while for him to trust and bond with you. Be with him as much as you can, offer treats and talk to him. Let him come out of the cage on his own and learn to read what his body language means and respect it. Use positive reinforcement and give him time. Look up clicker training, it may help.
I don't know if this can help, but with my first Linnie, the only way I managed to create a bond was by eating with him. I'd offer him carrots through the cage bars and then eat some while making sure he could see. For about 9 months that was pretty much the only bond I had with him before I managed to really get him to open up to any sort of touch. He still only gets out of the cage on his own terms though.
@loveofpets ... I had a thought about the messy poops. I have chickens, I give them probiotics made for chickens in their water to help with messy poops and digestion. Is that something feasible for Linnies? Quick search brought up probiotics for indoor birds. It might help cut down on the watery factor of their stools. Or at least it does with chickens.
I'm going to get a couple of linnies and I have already two budgies. In the video you don't talk about it and as I'm making the setup of the cage for the linnies I don't know if I should put the perch swings to bedtime like I do with the budgies. Can you tell me how you stand regarding that? Thank you, love your videos :)
Hi, in my experience, my linnies don't like swings but you can give a try as yours may like them. If they don't go on the swings, you can remove them and place some comfy perches at the top for sleeping
Lovely video. Somehow I had never seen or heard of this species before, but it sounds like they might be better options for elderly people than the fast, energetic, nippy and easily bored budgies, canaries and finches that so many of them keep, at least in the supported living block of flats my mum works in. Birds there have to be rehomed when the residents die or are unable to look after them, and most of them have misconceptions about their needs even before that happens. We have adopted two of the place's rehomes over the last four years: a budgie who could scarcely fly in the cage for all the toys her well-intentioned human had stuffed it with, and an Indian Ringneck sold as a juvenile to an ill old man who smoked all day in his tiny flat. He had sent his cleaner to buy the parrot, so the petshop probably didn't know, but it shows that they asked no questions. He also had canaries and finches that he had to chase around with a net every day to get them back inside their cages, which wasn't safe or sustainable for him or the birds. Those two people should not have had birds at all at that time, but some of the specific issues they had are common to many elderly bird lovers, who could provide good homes to the right bird if properly informed from the beginning. Perhaps in general an elderly or disabled person would find the lineolated parakeet easier to keep happy and healthy without growing fearful of the beak. Do you think that would be a good recommendation to make next time an elderly resident (who doesn't smoke etc.) announces they want a new bird?
That's sad about the birds not getting the proper care. Linnies would be ideal for the disabled or seniors for sure as long as they know about their behaviour and know how to deal with it.
I have a 7 month old male and want to get him a friend. He’s quite timid and won’t come out of his cage. He will feed from my hand, but doesn’t like to be touched. I was hoping another linnie might give him some confidence. Would you recommend putting another with him? And should it be a male or female? Thank you 😊
Hi, another Linnie would be nice to have but there is a chance they may not like each other so be prepared for that. Two males get along great, make sure to quarentine one month before you introduce each other. Put cages side by side for about a week or two after quarentine and let them out together and see what happens. I usually would put them back in their own cages until I am confident they really love each and then put them together and see how it goes. Two linnies are awesome to own. They will preen each other and sit side by side and do everything together. Your first Linnie may be harder to tame if you get another but if the second Linnie is very tame your first Linnie will follow him onto your hand etc and become more confident.
This is my dream bird! I've been researching for a bit now about birds that might be right for me, but I have no idea how to go about getting one. Any tips?
Linnies are awesome little birds. Search online in your area for breeders. If you are on Facebook join Linnie/Lineolated Parakeets groups or rehome/ bird groups and ask if any breeders or rehomes of Linnies. Search on local classifieds or bird rescues or pet stores. Also see if you have local bird clubs, they may have a website that posts breeders or make an inquiry. See if there are bird shows as you may find a breeder there.
This video has been So incredibly helpful to me. I have two Budgerigars, but, would love t get a Linnie at some point.... also... considering my last two years experience with budgies, id' say they are pretty manageable concerning noise level compared to what i've heard of larger birds... sounds like linnies are similar sound wise... also.. thank you so much for being so straightforward concerning nitty gritty hiccup issues you mentioned such as dropping size and having to manage adolescent behaviors... Honest experiences such as your's are SOOO very much exactly what so many people trying to make responsible choices mare so desperate to find when looking to make an educated choice of what companion bird they can realistically care for. the more detailed information is out ther.
It was just suggested to me to look into getting Linnies. My 8 yo wants a new pet. We both have allergies and just had to rehome our guinea pigs. How is your Linnie's dust/dander? Thank you.
Your videos help me out so much! Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I am still looking for the right bird friend. My first choice were cockatiels because of their personality but my partner has hearingdamage and cannot handle very loud or high pitch noises. I do believe the Linnie is a great match since they're quite calm. Would you say they're most quiet and calm bird friend out there?
Hi, glad to be of help. Some Linnies can be loud with their contact call and some are more quiet. Bourke's are on the quiet side and pleasant to listen to but they don't like to be cuddled or touched.
@@Loveofpets thanks for your reply :) I heard their call in the vid, they can be very loud but do understand they don't call very often. I'm looking for a bird that likes to be handled but still has a more calm nature and don't have the tendency to chatter/twitter all day which will hurt my partners ears. I'm going through all of your videos :) Have you written books about different species or on taming birds that i could buy?
Hi there, I'm thinking of getting a pair of them. But I'm the type to get all the info before making a commitment. Questions...Other than climbing and chewing, do they like colourful little toys to hold and chew? Like parrots do. Do they eat nuts like almonds, walnuts, or are their beaks too small to break it up? Are they easily spooked by household noise like tv, vacuum, dog barking? Do they need a quiet spot like a bedroom or can they be in the living room with the action?
Hi, mine eat small pieces of walnuts and almonds as they are soft. My linnies are not easily spooked, they are used to my three dogs barking and other noises. They love the vacuum and bath when they hear it. Once they are used to any noise or activity they are fine as long as you get them as a baby.
They are fine in the living room. As long as you get a handfed baby from a good breeder who socializes them and gets them accustomed to noises etc they should be fine. If you get a bird that was not handfed and not socialized then it may be spooked easily which happens to any baby bird. My linnies love shredding toys the most.
One more thing...you said their poop is messy, wet and large. But is it stinky? I have 12 quails. They are pets, they live outside in the backyard, they also eat pallets and veggies. Their poop is white and doesn't smell. I've never had an indoor bird, I hope they don't smell.
Hi! im getting a linni soon. And i cant find videos on the exact measurment on how much seeds, pellets, sprouts, and fresh foods they should get. I was wondering how much and when u feed your birds.
Thanks for all the information! Is it normal for a pregnant Linnie when the egg is clearly visible in her tummy? And how long does it take between fertilization and laying the first egg? It's hard to find information on these lovely birds
I currently have 3 birds, and I am getting a Lonnie soon. I got 2 of my birds from a breeder, a green cheek conure (kiwi, 1 year old), and a Quaker parrot (violet, 9 years old.) they both had their wings clipped when they were babies. I got violet for my 4th birthday, and I stopped clipping her wings almost 2 years ago. She’s not very comfortable flying, and she’ll only fly if she gets scared or really wants to be with someone. I got kiwi last may, and haven’t clipped his wings since then, although they were clipped when we got him. His flight feathers just grew in, and he’s getting more comfortable with flying, but is still very hesitant with it. He only flies when he’s scared, and even then he’s hesitant. In january, I adopted a cockatiel named Odie. He is almost 2 years old. I don’t think his previous owners ever clipped his wings, because he is a very confident flier. We did need to clip his wings once when we were training him, because he would just fly away, which I’m sad about, but it was the right decision. They have grown back, and he can fly comfortably again now.
I finally located a reputable pet store that has Linnies! How often (every ? minutes) do they poop? Budgies are every 10-12 minutes; my Lovebirds: every 20-30 minutes would fly to their play stand (after 2 years of training). What is the average realistic price of purchasing a Linnie? How long do Linnies generally live? "PICKLES was a perfect name*" Are 1/2 cage bars okay?
Hi, I just got 2 linnies. The pet store didn't know much about them but I want to feed them fruit and vegetables. I was wondering do I need to cook the vegetables or do they eat them raw. Thank you
Hi, congratulations! Feed them raw. You can cook brown rice, wild rice, quinoa, Sweet potatoes and squash which are a good base for chop. Chop up the veggies and serve them raw, add to the rice, squash or sweet potato. Offer more veggies then fruit because of the sugar content.
Have had a Linnie and loved her. Want another bird and go back and forth between a Bourke and a Linnie. Seen your videos on both but really would love your comparisons and your favorite. I know you love all your babies!😊
Hi 😊 i wanna get a linnie someday, do i have to have all those roped nets and curvy springy perches like you do? I cant do that in my house. I do have a rectangular and large cage that i was housing a pair of bonded love birds.
Do you have a Linnie or do you want to own one? Let me know as I love to hear about it.
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I plan to get one in November 😍
I really want a few linnies in the future, they're so cute 😍
im getting one tomorrow donna
I have a budgie he doesn't like to cuddle,but he he was handed. And likes watching people talk on you tube.a and is listening to your bird's.I came across Lenny's and heard that they can be talkative and friendly and cuddly and so that the budget can't do. I like it's not a huge parrot.
I have a linnie, he's very loud. He bites and screams at me when i try and get him out of his cage, but I still love him. He's probably cage territorial because I can't get him out much because of school, but I try.
Never heard of Linnies. They are soo cute. This was very interesting.
Your species spotlights are wonderful & informative. I had a pair of Linnes & found their messy droppings, as you mentioned, to be a downside to these birds. It's good that you included not only the benefits but also the flaws. This is very important on deciding what type of birds to keep as an enjoyable pet. Thank you for efforts. I look forward to more.
Glad you enjoyed my video. New videos coming soon.
I didn't expect something so cute and tiny to make something so big and nasty. My Emmy is lucky she's so adorable.
I've owned linnies for 4 years now and I have to say, this video is spot on! I wish it was around when I was looking up different parrot breeds, it would've saved me so much time. Thank you so much for doing this, and for showing people a breed of parrots that is still so often overlooked.
Glad you enjoyed my video. Have fun with your birds!
I thought I wanted one then I just heard about the wet 💩 poop how often to the poop ?
Every 15-20 minutes! If they hold it in (which they tend to do when they're resting or sleeping), it can wait, but the dropping will be HUGE when it comes
Should I get a lineolated parakeet?
@@sxwox2025 Hello! It depends on what you want! If you're looking for a cute, smaller bird, that isn't too noisy, that's generally pretty adaptable and that loves to climb, Linnies are for you.
The few downsides I've found to them are:
1. Their droppings for sure. Way worse than most parrots, even the bigger ones.
2. They're little drama queens. They tend to freak out when routine isn't followed, or when they just don't like a certain thing. They're a little stubborn. You have to sometimes be firm with them so they can get over themselves 😂 for example, once in a while, my linnies will suddenly freak out about fingers (maybe because a movement I did was too fast for their liking), so I have to take a moment to manipulate them a little more to desensitize them. If you don't do that, it'll turn into a long lasting problem.
3. They do go through a bit of a rough time around the age of 1. They'll test your limits, so you once again need to be firm. It'll pass, they'll be sweethearts afterwards :)
4. This isn't a downside for me, but it could be for others: they're not super high energy birds like conures or Indian ringnecks. They like to socialize, but they also like to spend some time on their own, they aren't the beeeest at learning tricks and stuff like that. They just like to hang out with you, eat food with you, climb around, find little spots to hide 😁
I just wanted to say thanks! I saw a gorgeous linnie and really wanted to get her, but there wasn't alot of information out there about them. So this was really useful in deciding if it was a good idea for me to take her home!
Your welcome! Will you take the Linnie home?
@@Loveofpets I am indeed! I'm sure she'll be happy.
@@partiallyoblivious4521 how is ur bird now?
@@saratasnim6238 She seems happy, loves her bells, and thinks she owns the house.
One of my friends has a linnie named Pickle and he tries to scream and it's the quietest tiniest scream in the world and I love him 😁😁😁😁
I've had my first Linnie, Aiden, for a week now and I was absolutely overwhelmed by how smart he is! He's my first parrot and I knew birds were smart, but I knew from the first minute that he was at least thrice as smart as my dog back home. :D He's so responsive and smart, he's a little hard to train for me because the breeder handled him very badly and he doesn't like training so far, but he's starting to warm up I think. I'm getting my second Linnie in a week. I hope they'll get along!
Do you know at about what age they're fully grown? Aiden is about 4 months old (at least I think, since he's molting for the first time). I'll try to measure him in a sec if he lets me.
Edit: For some reason he hates tapelines, but I'd say 14cm.
Hi, they are usually full grown at this age but will fill out a bit more. Birds grow so fast.
@@Loveofpets Thanks for the reply! They truly grow so fast!
Re: droppings....use kitchen hand towel around your shoulders. My bird is potty trained and has a particular perch over newspaper. He will poop on command, especially that first poop of the morning.
watched this video with my linnie on my shoulder. :) he’s my first bird so we enjoyed learning what parts of his personality are because of his species and what parts are just unique about him! :)
Hello, I am raising a lineolatedparakeet named "Maru." I watched your video today. I am not good at English because I am Korean, but it is fun, useful and understandable. Thank you for the good video. Pied linnies are really really really rare in Korea, but it seems to be in many foreign countries!!!! It's very mysterious adorable cute and lovely!!!!
There is not much information about linnies in Korea yet, but this video was very helpful. Thank you very berry🍒 much!!
I've had birds all my life, including a crow, geese, Red-Rumped Parakeets and Budgies but my Linnie is the cuddliest of them all. She's 13 and in declining health and I am heart-broken at the thought of losing her.
I’ve been looking around for the perfect bird for me. I’ve never heard of Linnie’s but they absolutely adorable 😩😩
Thanks to your video, I now have three Linnies (7 months old) in the house. It was your very informative video that made me realize Linnie is the right type of bird for me. Never regret that decision. Had them for four months now and really enjoy their company. Very cute, calm and funny birds when they play with their toys. They are a bit handshy still though, but will step up on hand if given a treat. Thank you for sharing your experience with Linnies.
Glad my video helped you decide on which species of birds to get. Linnies are such a cute and lovely bird.
Were yours hand-fed/raised? Im probably going to get a couple of babies that aren’t, so curious abt others who may have the same experience
@@snagman3waloma Yes, the previous owner said so. They were hand-fed with veggies and fruit for about 3-4 months since they were babies. They were already tamed and socialized with humans when I got them. The previous owner did a really good job, even though he is not a breeder.
Hadn't heard of Linnies before today, what fascinating little birds they are. And I love their natural green color. This video is by far the most informative thing I've found about them.
This video was super helpful!! I've been wanting to get a bird for years and after lots of research, I'm getting 2x lineolated parakeets!
So adorable I never heard of then before. Sorry you lost two of the birds. Your two boys get along very well. Thank you so much for
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Thanks, I miss them so much.
I have had Linnies for some years now. I have 3 remaining Linnies. a Tourquoise , a Creamilino,and a Cobalt :) I really like them. This video you made is very good and very thorough. I'm saving it to share with others. Thank you
Thanks for sharing!
They loved birds in Germany because they peace. We have lineolated parakeets (a pair), too! They so cute!
Small children also have this period in their development when they become shy, in German it is called "fremdeln" (the fear of strangers) it is when they begin to understand the difference between family and strangers maybe hand shyness is something similar
I have five. One 17 yrs old, one 12 and three of three years old. My 17 yrs old is a teal. His head is nearly all white plus some on the back of his neck. My 12 yrs old is green and half his head is yellow. It is the blue melanine that goes first starting around 8 yrs old, then the yellow a few years after. I am happy that you talked about their droppings beeing larger and humid. When I told my vet (he is very young) he told me that it was not normal. I was so surprised by his answer. I have linnies for nearly 20 yrs and they all had/have that kind of droppings. I really appreciate your videos. They are much helpfull and fun to watch.
Wow 17? That's great to know and 12 years as well. Glad to hear they can live that long.
I like that when they age their feathers turn colors, it's like going grey. My green linnie has one green feather on her head and she is 9.
I brought my Linnie to the vet a long time ago for a wellness check and she did a poop and the vet said that my Linnie is very sick and needed diarrhea medication. I corrected her and she thanked me for letting her know. I feel bad for Linnie owners that do not know that the droppings are huge and wet and take them to the vet and get unnecessary treatment and it won't clear up. Poor birds.
Watched this video when I couldn't decide what type of bird I wanted and it convinced me to get a linnie! Had my cobalt linnie named Zazu for 8 months so far and I couldn't be happier, glad this video exists as it helped educate me so much! Hoping to get another linnie soon. :)
Can you please do a species spotlight on love birds or conures? Thanks love the species spotlight videos. 😊
A Lovebird video will be coming soon but I don't own a conure so I won't make one on them. I used to own one.
conures are very noisy those cute creatures have a lot OF NOISE ON THEM, Lovebirds is greater cause I feel that they are really quiet.
@@BeowulfFGC I don't know about others but my own lovebirds are quite loud, their screech is really piercing but their chatter is so quiet and cute haha
@@BeowulfFGC lovebirds are loud and noisy when they want to be. Lol
conures are gorgeous
Green is really beautiful.
No Idea about this birds.. Awesome!!!
They are so cute!! I had never seen them before😍
The most common birds are budgies, and then comes parrotlets. Now Linnies are starting to become popular.
I love all birds!!
I come back to watch this video every couple of months bc I’m absolutely fascinated with Linnies. I really want one but it’s a problem with my parents and so I’m hoping to get one when I move out. I was wondering if you could tell me about vet visits. How often? What are the complications? Thank you so much!
Hi, when you first get your Linnie it's best to make an appointment with a certified avian vet for meet and greet. Your vet will exam your bird, weigh him and do a fecal test and a blood test to check for viral disease. Once or twice a year is ideal or when your bird looks sick or is hurt in anyway then take him to the vets.
I had a Linnie and budgie together. My budgie was 4/5 and Linnie only 8 months old. My Linnie was so sweet and affectionate to my budgie(who was a calm but very skittish bird). She passed away recently and not my Linnie’s an only birb. I love him lots. He’s been cuddly since day one, but did get a little less cuddly when him and my budgie became each others best cuddle buddy.
I’m probably going to get him another Linnie friend once he gets past the 1 year mark because I wanna make sure I get a lot of hand time in before his behaviour fully settles.
The unique thing about my Linnie is that he’s a really really good flier and he loves to fly (and climb). I don’t see any burrowing behaviour in him. Also, he sleeps on a chandelier. I’m very proud to be his mom.
Thank you for the story. Sorry about your Budgie.
I am gonna get a lineolated parakeet after this pandemic 🙄
Edit: I ended up getting 2 peached faced love birds 💕
I love my linnie he makes the cutest little noises he talks pretty good too. He is two and half years old, he likes to sit on the couch under his blanket all day. That's all he ever wants too do lol after a few hours I have to make him go to his cage so he can eat. And that's right Linnies are heavy bodied , mine came with the wings clipped took long time before his wings grew out. I was always worried when he would try to fly and fall.
You really love your birds! Nice....thank you very much for sharing!
I found a Linnie online for rehoming, he was not hand fed or tamed, they are so cute, but im wondering how hard itll be to make them warm up to me with patience, attention and better living conditions? ive never had a bird before, only worked briefly with birds when volunteering in a shelter.
💖yaay! A lovely friendly breed, so beautiful
I love birds! I have two budgies myself. I am hoping to turn my bedroom into an aviary for them. I took them to the vet for a checkup the other day and they clipped their wings without consulting me first. So it’ll be a while before they can get to the perches themselves.
That's so wrong that they clipped their wings without asking, hope you said something. I would love to see your birdroom when done.
Love of Pets they did apologize, but I was still pretty upset about it.
@@kaiyas9464 I would be also, hope they ask future clients about wing clipping
Yeah me too. It really uncommon for people to own bird where I live. My vet says he only gets three parrot clients a month, which may be why he clipped their wings.
@@kaiyas9464 I see. Is there an exotic vet in your area?
Thank you for the nice and informative video! Are there ways to potty train them you know of?
Good warning advice about their burrowing. My bird before, he would get scared when I cleaned the floor paper, now he just look at it and watch me clean out the dirty paper and replace it with a new one. The Creamino throws out the lettuce, hehehe. I'm sure he/she wants to eat the best food first. What about rice, sweet potato, and almond butter? OK to give it to linnies? Excellent video, thank you. Good to know that birds need a bath when they're molting/itchy.
Rice and sweet potato is okay but not sure about almond butter, I don't think it's safe, I will research that. Thanks for watching.
The reason I am asking is that another user gave peanut butter to her parrotlet to eat, but since I'm allergic to peanut butter, I eat almond butter. I was wondering if it's OK or not. At least I saw my parrotlet eat kale one day, which is good.
I see. I would say don't feed it to him.
I don't feed almond butter to my bird. Even when I mix up the almond butter, I can see it has a lot of oil. I only feed rice, sweet potato, sweet peppers, strawberry, kale, lettuce and blueberry.
The Linnies are gorgeous
Just got a 6 yr old Linnie . The owners needed to re-home. We are very excited ! Any tips on getting a new bird after re-homing would be great!
Hi, congratulations on your new Linnie. You must be excited.
Feed the same diet that she was used to for the first few days and slowly change her diet to what you will feed her. Spend lots of time with her. Talk to her and if she is not tame try target training until she trusts you.
If she is tame then ask to step up and take her out of the cage as soon as you can to start the binding process.
@@Loveofpets thanks so much for your reply ! I’ll follow your account for more cute bird videos ! Do you have Instagram with the same name ? We have a great bird store in my town called exotic wings and pet things ! So I’m glad we have it so close to our home :)
Are Linnies cuddly birds? Thank you for all of your wonderful, informative videos. I really appreciate them!
They can be cuddly, it depends on the bird. Wizard and Merlin were very cuddly but the others were not cuddly.
@@Loveofpets Thank you so very much for your reply. I love your channel!
What sweet little birds. I have never come across these here in South Africa. I have a Celestial (Pacific) Parrotlet. She is so destructive and boy does she get ever so mad at me when I put my hand in her cage to feed her. I take her out when cleaning cage. She is sweet as pie when away from her cage and I'm holding her. She is only 8 month old and can say a few words already. Thank you so much for sharing with us. 😘💞🐦
Your welcome! Parrotlets are cage territorial. I had one and whenever I got close to her cage she would attack, lol
I never heard of these little guys until a few days ago when I was at the store and saw these little guys. They just wanted to cuddle. I searched about these guys and read that they can become unfriendly after 2 or 3 years and they don’t want to come out at all. Is this true? Is there any way to gain their trust back?
❤ Your Bird Room and your walls are Beautiful....Did you paint those trees on the wall ??? looks like you covered the tree art with plastic good idea...easier to clean.....Do Enjoy your video's.....
The trees are called scene setters that I got from a party store. The others are decals. I am renovating my bird room in a few weeks and may paint my own trees on the walls.
Thank you for your reply !!! I hope you will post your new renovating in a video....I know that it will be just BEAUTIFUL when you get done !! Can't wait to see it....🐤 🌷🌴
I will be making a video when it's done. Thanks for watching my videos, make sure to subscribe and hit the Bell icon for upload notifications.
hi donna love your spotlight species they are so full of info
Thank you 😀
This video is excellent info on Linnies. Thank you so much. I have subscribed out of sheer respect for your knowledge and affection for God’s creatures.
Glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for subscribing 😃
I will be getting a grand-linnie! Love all my grandpets! Currently mom to green cheek conjure and caique.
Thank you for posting this! I have an 8-year-old male turquoise Linnie that was given to me. His previous caregiver had small dogs that wanted to “play” with him, so she decided to rehome him. This was the first time a Linnie was in my home and I was in for a real surprise when I saw his poop. I thought, “Wow, I think this bird is sick!” He was only 6 months old, and it scared me. After a quick google, I learned that it was normal. Whew!
I always wondered why his flight was so clumsy and now I finally know!
He’s a clever guy who learned how to do High-Fives.
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This was so instructive, thank you very much!! And they are both adorable!!❤❤
Where did you get that amazing net?? Also very informative video! There is a lot of information about other birds like budgies and cockatiels but not nearly as much information about other kinds of parakeets.
Hi, you can find the net on my Amazon Store www.amazon.com/shop/loveofpets
Glad you enjoyed the video!
Another great and thorough video! I love how they do the cat walk and very unique. I am surprised that they don’t make more horizontal bar cages out there. The budgies can benefit from that and now I see the Linnies are climbers most of the time too.
Any difference in temperaments between the genders? I know you mention they can be nippy between 8 months to a year. Can Linnies be trained to do tricks like budgies? Also, since they share the same vocabulary, can you tell which is which by voice?
I can tell with my budgies because they each have their own vocal sounds although it’s harder to tell apart Rainbow’s chirp from Mango’s now.
In one of your other video, you had to put plastic surrounding the cage and because of it’s watery poop due to the nectar it feeds on. Which type of bird is that again?
Hi, yes I can tell which one is talking. Both genders seem the same. They probably can be trained to do tricks as they are smart birds. My bird that has the plastic around the cage is a Lorikeet, he eats nectar and has watery droppings. I will be making a video on Lorikeets soon.
I love this video ive had my linnie now for 2 months but im having trouble taming her I still love her to bits but would love to know she loves me too any tips on taming her ❤
How did you get your Linnies more tame, and how long did it take you?
I got my Linnie about a month ago, he was out of his nest for about 5 days after I got him, and I do see very slow progress (he now flies around my room, and sometimes lands on my head and plays with my hair) But Kiwi is still scared of my hands, he does sit on my finger if I give him his favorite snack: a grape, but I wonder how I can get him more tame, pick him up? or don't pick him up? Should he be out his cage alot? or not? Im not new to birds (I've had budgies my whole life,) but as explained in the video, budgies are so different! Kiwi has his own spot outside of the cage in my room where he can climb. I have not introduced him to our Budgie yet, since I want Kiwi to be tame first, so he knows he's safe with me (I'm not sure if this is the right way to handle this or not). I know probably patience would be the biggest thing here, and feeding him his grape on my hand but any tips on taming a Linnie would be awesome!
With tame I mean that he is comfortable to sit on my fingers, without preferably being somewhere else, and sit on my shoulder with comfort. :)
Thanks!
The best tip i can offer you is when he is in his cage, be near it with your hands, soothe him with your voice if you feel like. Let him feel your hands are not a threat. Also stick training helped me ALOT, that combined with millet. Get a small stick that might resemble a finger in color etc and give him millet every time he step up. Step up is the gateway to everything i feel.
I have 2 lovebirds and I just love them
I got one from someone who didn't want it any more ( untamed), she got so friendly and affectionate with me. I wish to get one more but so hard to find😭😭😭
My grandmother has a catherines parakeet and I don't remember if she still has it. I saw it last year and they live in Guatemala central america
I have two blue Linnies, an ex breeding pair. They are about 7 years old according to the breeder but I think they're older as many of their feathers are turning white. They don't do anything! They like to sit next to each other either mutually preening or sleeping and only get active if they have a bath or eat LOL 😊
Lol, sounds like a Linnie, lol. They sure do love preening each other. I forgot to mention in my video that when they are they get grey hair, lol. The Turquoise and Coblat head feathers turn white and the greens turns yellow.
@@Loveofpets once again good for the elderly because we know about grey hair😂😂
Thanks for mentioning their poop....very practical. I'm looking for the cleanest little parrot i can find
monk parakeets were very clean in my experience. Little mess but very cage territorial, strong and loud if not payed attention to. Theyre around the size of a linnie, if not a tad larger. They must be bred by a responsible breeder as they are notoriously known to become aggressive if not cared for properly. Theyre normally a one person + one gender bird. My experience with a cockatiel was that they are very clean birds, but produce a ton of dust. Lovebirds and parrotlets are known to throw and toss their food, and are very messy. I hope you find what youre looking for!
I had a Quaker (monk) and it was filthy. I loved it dearly, but he threw food everywhere and was a complete slob. Have you considered a bourke? They are very sweet and the cleanest birds I’ve had. Not as interactive as most, but very quiet and easy to take care of.
Never use a non stick frying pan or non stick iron near birds, the non stick surface makes them ill.
So nice , it’s first time for me to see this kind , I mean in your channel I saw them before
Very informative video. This is the first time I came across this video. I have seen Pickles and Nugget in other videos and it's always nice to see them. Although I enjoy your linnies, I will stick to just budgies.
great videos showing everything you are talking about, so great to watch !
Thanks for all the great information! I’ll be getting my first Linnie I two weeks! I have a gc conure, a cockatiel and a new lovebird who is joining the family in two days! I’m very excited 😆! I hope they all get along!🙏 If not then they’ll have to take turns out! My two I have now are out on average 8 hrs a day!😊
Do they get along? A friend of mine needs to get rid of their bird.
louloub MacGhabhain mine did but the love bird was starting to nip at the Linnie!
louloub MacGhabhain mine did but the love bird was starting to nip at the Linnie!
Got my Linnie today! So sweet 💛
Congratulations, you must be so excited 😀
@@Loveofpets I am! He’s adorable 🥰
I am wondering how you manage their poop when they are out? I am planning on getting one and want to let it out to play for a good amount of time out of the cage, but am concerned about the wet poops! Your birds are out and playing on the ropes etc.,and you have so much experience that I wanted to ask you! I really,really enjoy all of your videos and have learned so much from them! Thank you so very much.
Hi. They do poop alot. They usually poop while landing or taken off but will poop if in the same spot for a while. Have plenty of kleenex on hand. When you are interacting wary your bird have a playatand near you and place your bird on it every 10 to 15 minutes. Say go poop and wait for him to poop and praise. You can train them.
@@Loveofpets Thank you so much for your reply. Your Species Spotlight is interesting and informative as are your other videos!
That is a beautiful green!
What a great video, thank you!! I heard a lot of people saying they get hand shy, like you mentioned... But I hadn't heard that this phase passes, and this is honestly the reason I never got a linnie. If I keep handling patiently a linnie, is there a good chance that this hand shyness will pass?
It's a good chance but you never know.
Thanks...One more thing...you said their poop is messy, wet and large. But is it stinky? I have 12 quails. They are pets, they live outside in the backyard, they also eat pallets and veggies. Their poop is white and doesn't smell. I've never had an indoor bird, I hope they don't smell.
The females poop smells when she is laying on eggs. She holds it in for hours and then bombs away, lol. I don't really smell it other times but my nose is not that sensitive.
I just found your channel as I'm interested in getting 2 linnies. I'm sorry to hear about Merlin and Wizard. 💙 Thank you
Hi, welcome to my channel. I sure do miss Wizard and Merlin.
Good luck with your linnies.
I absolutely love these videos, they're so informative. Have you done one on a lovebird?
Not yet but will soon. Thanks for asking.
Mine is about 6 months old and hates to be touched or taken out of cage. Is there any tips for helping to get him more acclimated to being more comfortable. Thank for any information, love your channel and videos.
It may take a while for him to trust and bond with you. Be with him as much as you can, offer treats and talk to him. Let him come out of the cage on his own and learn to read what his body language means and respect it.
Use positive reinforcement and give him time. Look up clicker training, it may help.
I don't know if this can help, but with my first Linnie, the only way I managed to create a bond was by eating with him. I'd offer him carrots through the cage bars and then eat some while making sure he could see. For about 9 months that was pretty much the only bond I had with him before I managed to really get him to open up to any sort of touch. He still only gets out of the cage on his own terms though.
@loveofpets ... I had a thought about the messy poops. I have chickens, I give them probiotics made for chickens in their water to help with messy poops and digestion. Is that something feasible for Linnies? Quick search brought up probiotics for indoor birds. It might help cut down on the watery factor of their stools. Or at least it does with chickens.
Hi, I have never researched that before but it's sounds interesting.
I'm going to get a couple of linnies and I have already two budgies. In the video you don't talk about it and as I'm making the setup of the cage for the linnies I don't know if I should put the perch swings to bedtime like I do with the budgies. Can you tell me how you stand regarding that?
Thank you, love your videos :)
Hi, in my experience, my linnies don't like swings but you can give a try as yours may like them. If they don't go on the swings, you can remove them and place some comfy perches at the top for sleeping
@@Loveofpets thank you so much for your response. Keep up with the great content 👍😊
I love them ❤️
Thank you for a video that actually contains a wealth of information.
I love your channel! You’re so good with all kinds of birbs. I hope one day I can tame a Parrot. I’ll spoil it rotten !!
Lovely video. Somehow I had never seen or heard of this species before, but it sounds like they might be better options for elderly people than the fast, energetic, nippy and easily bored budgies, canaries and finches that so many of them keep, at least in the supported living block of flats my mum works in. Birds there have to be rehomed when the residents die or are unable to look after them, and most of them have misconceptions about their needs even before that happens. We have adopted two of the place's rehomes over the last four years: a budgie who could scarcely fly in the cage for all the toys her well-intentioned human had stuffed it with, and an Indian Ringneck sold as a juvenile to an ill old man who smoked all day in his tiny flat. He had sent his cleaner to buy the parrot, so the petshop probably didn't know, but it shows that they asked no questions. He also had canaries and finches that he had to chase around with a net every day to get them back inside their cages, which wasn't safe or sustainable for him or the birds. Those two people should not have had birds at all at that time, but some of the specific issues they had are common to many elderly bird lovers, who could provide good homes to the right bird if properly informed from the beginning. Perhaps in general an elderly or disabled person would find the lineolated parakeet easier to keep happy and healthy without growing fearful of the beak. Do you think that would be a good recommendation to make next time an elderly resident (who doesn't smoke etc.) announces they want a new bird?
That's sad about the birds not getting the proper care. Linnies would be ideal for the disabled or seniors for sure as long as they know about their behaviour and know how to deal with it.
Thank you for sharing. I have one adorable Linny. How long does it take for the flight feathers to grow back
You are so informative!! I have a ringneck so i love to hear you talk about that particular species!
Thank you for your video... I was wondering if you can share the name brand of the pellets that you give to your linnies. thank you.
I have a 7 month old male and want to get him a friend. He’s quite timid and won’t come out of his cage. He will feed from my hand, but doesn’t like to be touched. I was hoping another linnie might give him some confidence. Would you recommend putting another with him? And should it be a male or female? Thank you 😊
Hi, another Linnie would be nice to have but there is a chance they may not like each other so be prepared for that.
Two males get along great, make sure to quarentine one month before you introduce each other. Put cages side by side for about a week or two after quarentine and let them out together and see what happens. I usually would put them back in their own cages until I am confident they really love each and then put them together and see how it goes.
Two linnies are awesome to own. They will preen each other and sit side by side and do everything together.
Your first Linnie may be harder to tame if you get another but if the second Linnie is very tame your first Linnie will follow him onto your hand etc and become more confident.
Love of Pets thank you for replying. I’ll have a think about it for a bit longer before I decide. Thank you 😊
@@thingsbypurple your welcome, good luck with your decision
Adorable.
Now I won’t miss any of your videos!
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This is my dream bird! I've been researching for a bit now about birds that might be right for me, but I have no idea how to go about getting one. Any tips?
Linnies are awesome little birds. Search online in your area for breeders. If you are on Facebook join Linnie/Lineolated Parakeets groups or rehome/ bird groups and ask if any breeders or rehomes of Linnies. Search on local classifieds or bird rescues or pet stores. Also see if you have local bird clubs, they may have a website that posts breeders or make an inquiry. See if there are bird shows as you may find a breeder there.
This video has been So incredibly helpful to me. I have two Budgerigars, but, would
love t get a Linnie at some point.... also... considering my last two years experience with budgies, id' say they are pretty manageable concerning noise level compared to what i've heard of larger birds... sounds like linnies are similar sound wise... also.. thank you so much for being so straightforward concerning nitty gritty hiccup issues you mentioned such as dropping size and having to manage adolescent behaviors... Honest experiences such as your's are SOOO very much exactly what so many people trying to make responsible choices mare so desperate to find when looking to make an educated choice of what companion bird they can realistically care for. the more detailed information is out ther.
It was just suggested to me to look into getting Linnies. My 8 yo wants a new pet. We both have allergies and just had to rehome our guinea pigs. How is your Linnie's dust/dander? Thank you.
Hi, Linnies are not dusty birds like Cockatiels are. Can you visit a breeder and see how your allergies will do?
Yes we are going to go on the weekend and check them out. I am hoping for the best! @@Loveofpets
Good luck!
Your videos help me out so much! Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I am still looking for the right bird friend. My first choice were cockatiels because of their personality but my partner has hearingdamage and cannot handle very loud or high pitch noises. I do believe the Linnie is a great match since they're quite calm.
Would you say they're most quiet and calm bird friend out there?
Hi, glad to be of help.
Some Linnies can be loud with their contact call and some are more quiet.
Bourke's are on the quiet side and pleasant to listen to but they don't like to be cuddled or touched.
@@Loveofpets thanks for your reply :)
I heard their call in the vid, they can be very loud but do understand they don't call very often. I'm looking for a bird that likes to be handled but still has a more calm nature and don't have the tendency to chatter/twitter all day which will hurt my partners ears. I'm going through all of your videos :)
Have you written books about different species or on taming birds that i could buy?
Hi, I have not wrote a book yet but considering it. Linnies are a good option as they hardly make noise. They actually make cute noises.
@@Loveofpets thanks for your help 🥰
Hi there, I'm thinking of getting a pair of them. But I'm the type to get all the info before making a commitment. Questions...Other than climbing and chewing, do they like colourful little toys to hold and chew? Like parrots do. Do they eat nuts like almonds, walnuts, or are their beaks too small to break it up? Are they easily spooked by household noise like tv, vacuum, dog barking? Do they need a quiet spot like a bedroom or can they be in the living room with the action?
Hi, mine eat small pieces of walnuts and almonds as they are soft. My linnies are not easily spooked, they are used to my three dogs barking and other noises. They love the vacuum and bath when they hear it. Once they are used to any noise or activity they are fine as long as you get them as a baby.
They are fine in the living room. As long as you get a handfed baby from a good breeder who socializes them and gets them accustomed to noises etc they should be fine. If you get a bird that was not handfed and not socialized then it may be spooked easily which happens to any baby bird.
My linnies love shredding toys the most.
One more thing...you said their poop is messy, wet and large. But is it stinky? I have 12 quails. They are pets, they live outside in the backyard, they also eat pallets and veggies. Their poop is white and doesn't smell. I've never had an indoor bird, I hope they don't smell.
Hi! im getting a linni soon. And i cant find videos on the exact measurment on how much seeds, pellets, sprouts, and fresh foods they should get. I was wondering how much and when u feed your birds.
Where did you get that climbing net?
Hi, I got in from amazon a while ago. Here is a link to a similar net as I cant find the same one amzn.to/2Itw1wd
Hi, can they go with Bourke parakeet?
Thanks for all the information! Is it normal for a pregnant Linnie when the egg is clearly visible in her tummy? And how long does it take between fertilization and laying the first egg? It's hard to find information on these lovely birds
I feel like these questions should be asked before you breed any animals.
I currently have 3 birds, and I am getting a Lonnie soon. I got 2 of my birds from a breeder, a green cheek conure (kiwi, 1 year old), and a Quaker parrot (violet, 9 years old.) they both had their wings clipped when they were babies. I got violet for my 4th birthday, and I stopped clipping her wings almost 2 years ago. She’s not very comfortable flying, and she’ll only fly if she gets scared or really wants to be with someone.
I got kiwi last may, and haven’t clipped his wings since then, although they were clipped when we got him. His flight feathers just grew in, and he’s getting more comfortable with flying, but is still very hesitant with it. He only flies when he’s scared, and even then he’s hesitant.
In january, I adopted a cockatiel named Odie. He is almost 2 years old. I don’t think his previous owners ever clipped his wings, because he is a very confident flier. We did need to clip his wings once when we were training him, because he would just fly away, which I’m sad about, but it was the right decision. They have grown back, and he can fly comfortably again now.
I’m not going to get my linnie’s wings clipped when he is a baby
what a linnie paradise, wow
Wife and I bought a linnie. It’s being handfed for a few more weeks so we can’t wait. We do get to visit.
You must be excited!
Just brought home a linnie today. Now it's getting her settled in.
Just curious, why you don't like grates on the bottom of the cage?
I finally located a reputable pet store that has Linnies! How often (every ? minutes) do they poop? Budgies are every 10-12 minutes; my Lovebirds: every 20-30 minutes would fly to their play stand (after 2 years of training). What is the average realistic price of purchasing a Linnie? How long do Linnies generally live? "PICKLES was a perfect name*" Are 1/2 cage bars okay?
I don't know how often they poop. Realistic price is $200-500 depending on the breeder and color mutation. They live 10-15 years.
What is their average lifespan? Can they be cage trained to go potty in the cage? Thanks for the great informative video!
Their lifespan is between 10 to 15 or more
Hi, I just got 2 linnies. The pet store didn't know much about them but I want to feed them fruit and vegetables. I was wondering do I need to cook the vegetables or do they eat them raw. Thank you
Hi, congratulations! Feed them raw. You can cook brown rice, wild rice, quinoa, Sweet potatoes and squash which are a good base for chop. Chop up the veggies and serve them raw, add to the rice, squash or sweet potato.
Offer more veggies then fruit because of the sugar content.
Yay! Im so happy you maded this!
please do more vids on the budgies I love them
Will do in the future. Thanks for asking.
Hi, did you see this video? It's about budgies ua-cam.com/video/U1TLbRHhfYA/v-deo.html
Have had a Linnie and loved her.
Want another bird and go back and forth between a Bourke and a Linnie.
Seen your videos on both but really would love your comparisons and your favorite.
I know you love all your babies!😊
Hi 😊 i wanna get a linnie someday, do i have to have all those roped nets and curvy springy perches like you do? I cant do that in my house. I do have a rectangular and large cage that i was housing a pair of bonded love birds.
You don't have to. Have lots of perches so they can climb.
I just got my linnie ...named it yoshi and he's finally starting to warm up to me a little bit.
Congratulations! Yoshi is a very cute name. Enjoy your new baby bird.