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Generally speaking, there are two stages that an Eclectus Parrot goes through when it is growing up, and I would like to look at and comment on those two stages in this article.

The Terrible Twos ” The terrible twos for Eclectus parrots occurs between the ages of three and five months. It is during this time that they are generally naughty ” and into everything. They will essentially test the boundaries set by the breeder, the owner, or their actual parent. It is during this time that the young Eclectus parrot needs to learn who is boss (you).

And it is during this time that you must show him who is the boss. There is no need to turn to punishment of any sort, just make sure that he knows that you are the dominant person in the relationship. Some experts have said that during this period in your parrots developement you should not let him sit on your shoulder as this puts him slightly above you physically, which they say is not a good thing.

The stage in your parrot’s developement is reached at about 9 months old and it is what is sometimes referred to as puberty. They can have very strong emotions which can last for two to three years.

And it can be quite a trying time for you the owner, as it is like having another teenager in the house with all the attendant mood swings, but the good news is that they do grow out of it in time.

The key to getting through both of these trying times is patience ” just as though you were dealing with a human child. However, discipline really isnt suggested, since the Eclectus parrot wont understand it. Instead, encourage more appropriate behavior, and understand that your beloved bird will outgrow these awkward stages, and he will become the bird that youve grown to love once again.

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