Like all parrots, Electus are highly social creatures. We hand-feed our babies to ensure that they will become a good companion bird. As a result, your baby depends on people to fill its needs for social interaction. Your family is its flock. For a healthy, happy pet we recommend spending at least two hours per day with your new Eclectus out of the cage and interacting with you.

More time is better. If you want your new Electus to accept your family, all family members should spend significant time with it. It is unrealistic to think that your Electus will be as accepting of someone who spends 15 minutes a week with it as it will be of someone who spends 15 hours.

Electus are very sweet birds. They respond well to kisses on the beak accompanied by soft, affectionate vocalizations. Talk softly to your baby. Give physical affection, but do not force it upon the baby. Your baby will probably like to be petted on its back, but it's a rare Electus that likes its head touched.

It should be noted that Electus Parrots, particularly the females, can revert back to being semi-tame if not actually quite unsociable.  This can happen for a variety of reasons but most likely caused by hormones and/or a lack of attention.  Many of these birds can be wonderful pets and companions but for some the end result is not as favourable.  Please chat with us if you are considering having an Electus as your feathered friend to find out if it's the right choice for you.