The Complete Parrot Care
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PARROT CARE
Attracted to their magnificent colors, their adoring personalities,
and their high intelligence, people have been drawn to adopt parrots
into their lives for generations. Caring for these birds in a home
environment does involve a few challenges but, with proper care,
parrots make wonderful pets.
Different species of parrots require different care but, for all
parrots, proper nutrition is vital in maintaining a good quality of
life. Most parrot diets are very similar. In general, parrot diets
consist of fresh fruits and vegetables, parrot pellets, and a high
quality of vitamin enriched parrot seed mix. Owners also need to
change their parrots water everyday.
Although birds are typically considered a “dirty” pet to own, it
is very important to keep parrots’ cages clean. Perches, dishes
and other surfaces of the cage should be cleaned daily with water and
mild soap. Cleaning products like ammonia, mold and mildew cleaner,
and bleach can irritate or burn a parrot’s skin, eyes and reparatory
tract. The bird’s cages themselves also need to be inspected for
unsafe situations like sharp points in the metal. Cleanliness is
also important when it comes to handling your parrot. Owners need to
wash their hands frequently when they are working with birds, handling
their dishes, and preparing their meals in order to prevent bacterial
infections. Human saliva also contains bacteria that are harmful to
parrots so owners should never allow their birds to place its beak in
their owner’s mouths or noses. The size of the cage is vital to a
parrot’s well-being. The parrot should be able to spread its wings
within its cage. There should also be room enough to hand two to
four safe parrot toys.
Parrots have the capability of forming very strong bonds with their
human owners. In general, smaller parrots can have a lifespan of 15
to 30 years and larger parrots can live between 40 to 50 years.
Owning a parrot is a lifelong commitment. Socialization is vital in
maintaining a high quality of life for parrots. Their cage should be
placed in an area where the families spend a lot of their time and are
able to interact with the bird. The kitchen does not make an ideal
spot for the cage because of the risk of toxic chemicals while cooking
and other dangers.
When most people think about parrot care they don’t consider
grooming. Parrots do require a decent amount of grooming throughout
their entire lives. Their nails and beaks never stop growing.
These can be clipped every three to four weeks. Overgrown nails can
get caught on perches or toys. Most bird owners also have their
birds wings clipped every few weeks to prevent flight. In the wild,
parrots take rain showers to keep their feathers in good condition.
Owners can bath or mist their parrots daily with clean, fresh water
using a water bottle.
Parrots are playful, affectionate, and super smart. Owners need to
understand the extreme importance of their needs and how to meet each
one. With proper care parrots will thrive in a home environment.
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