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Caring for parrots in a home environment involves a few challenges
but with proper care these amazing birds make wonderful pets. Once you
adopt a parrot, you are responsible for the health and well-being of
an intelligent, emotional, living creature. Parrots are intricate
birds and need to be thought of as parrots, and not be compared to
other animals or people. These creatures have so many complexities and
desires, that if they are not met, they can develop psychological
problems or illnesses. Generally, parrots need a varied, well balanced
, a big cage, a play stand or two, lots of toys, a carrier, trips to
the vet and groomer, and daily hands on attention.
Parrots need to be be given foods based on the natural diet
available to that species in the wild. While a few seeds can be
offered, the bird's primary diet should be food pellets. Parrot owners
should offer their birds fresh fruits and vegetables as well. You
should avoid feeding parrots the following foods: cabbages, raw
potatoes, green beans, grapefruit, lemons, plums and rhubarb. Food
should be offered to parrots chopped or in large chucks for large
birds to hold and gnaw on. Parrots will eat mostly in the morning and
late afternoons, so food should be available especially first thing in
the morning when the bird needs to build its energy reserves. Owners
should remember to feed their birds even when they are working late,
out with friends, or on vacation.
Cages are the most overlooked accessories when purchasing a parrot
and can cost hundreds of dollars. When selecting a cage, make sure it
has a "parrot-proof" latch. The cage should be as large as possible
allowing the parrot to be able to spread its wings in all directions
and to have a real good flap for exercise and enjoyment. Parrots need
at least one wall of the cage covered. A cage open to the room on all
sides will not provide the same sense of security.
Parrots require intellectual challenges and stimulation, including
social interaction and physical exercise. Some parrots have emotional
and social needs comparable to a two-three year old human while the
biggest birds can have the brain power of a six-year-old. Chewing also
provides emotional and physical stimuli, and it is also a form of
recreation and play. Chewing also helps keep a parrot’s beak
trimmed. Adopted parrots need toys and plenty of them. Hanging wooden
toys made up of different sized pieces and shapes can provide a parrot
with hours of fun and entertainment. Of course good acrylic toys are a
must since so many are very entertaining and last for a good length of
time, plus they are easily sanitized. Captive parrots need a small
amount of fine gravel or crushed oyster shell. You can buy these from
pet shops. Parrot owners may find themselves making frequent visits to
the local pet shop to provide their pets with stimulating puzzle toys
to figure out and other toys that they can destroy on a daily basis.
Parrots also need to become accustomed to a new item before they try
it. Indeed, parrots are not cheap to live with but the rewards more
than make up for all the expense and inconvenience!
Like humans, parrots need a fair amount of regular grooming
throughout their entire lives. Their nails and beaks never stop
growing and must be trimmed every three to four weeks. In addition,
the majority of parrot owners have their pets wings clipped every few
weeks to prevent their bird from flying.
Do parrots sleep? You bet. Parrots need at least eight to ten hours
of undisturbed sleep every night, with immature birds having at least
10 hours of sleep time. They also need to take a bath regularly as it
is an essential part of their preening ritual. The clean water they
use is very important for their feathers. Some parrots will prefer a
shallow dish of water or bird bath. Others prefer to have water
sprinkled on them gently while some may even prefer the kitchen sink
or shower!
Companion parrots should also be a part of the family and spend some
time on stands or play gyms or with their owners away from the cage.
Balance is very important in creating a well-behaved parrot. Companion
parrots are extremely vulnerable to predators when lost, and
domestically reared parrots probably do not have sufficient survival
skills to live on their own in an alien climate.
Parrot owners need to be prepared and educated to deal with problems
if they want to have a better relationship with their bird. Parrots
require a great deal of attention but once they bond with you, you
will realize how precious they are as adorable pets and lifelong
companions.
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