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My brand new Scarlet-chested boy in his happy-hut. He is the only bird I have who likes it, and maybe its because he was born with his back toes curling under his front toes, so he more or less rests on his hocks when he perches. So maybe its nice and snuggly comfortable in there

WrenNAustinTX
He is very pretty bird. From where did you buy him? I am interested in buying 2 male scarlet chested parakeets.

Sam007 I'm contacting his breeder now to get you a website/phone/email/what have you I got to see his family, they were gorgeous and this little buddy is only 4-5 months

WrenNAustinTX
Thanks

I've tried those snuggly tents with my canary and finches, and all they do is poop on them! I've seen video of society finches nesting in them on youtube, so maybe it depends on the bird!

Zebrafincher
Proud owner of:
*Kevin aka “The Old Man” – very cranky canary – 13 years old and rules the Roost!
*Beaky aka “Beaky Beak” the Zebrafinch – 1 year old – and a real, real cutie!!!
*Merlin aka “Merl” the Starfinch – 3 ½ years old – and “bossy as anything for such a small fry!”

I raise scarlets, right now I have 6 Scarlet chested young from two different bloodlines, normal and cinnamons (normal males are split to cinnamon). Located in Florida. One bloodline born in early June, second bloodline born in May. PM me if interested

Personally under normal circumstance I do not recommend the snugglies for scarlets or most hookbills....the nails can get caught up in them and they are also viewed and nest, even hand tamed hookbills can become very territorial over them as they near breeding age, some even shred them.

Considering the handicap of your scarlet it probably is a comfort and less strain on the limbs and joints.