Parrot Care For Beginners
Most people can clearly state which animal is their favourite pet.
Some people love cats, others love dogs and yet others love parrots. If you have gone ahead and bought yourself a parrot there are a number of things that you will have to keep in mind in order that your pet stays clean, happy and healthy.
The first thing you will need to have is the right cage.
Birds are naturally free and as such, you might not enjoy having them around if they are always flying around the house.
Further, they are susceptible to injuries due to the many barriers present within the house.
One other important reason for having a cage is that you might have more than one pet in the house and as such, a cage will be able to protect the parrot from other pets in the house.
The cage you choose must be wide enough to allow the parrot to move from one position to the other. No living thing likes to be or feel confined.
The cage must also be strong enough to withstand the weather changes or the frequent falls that may arise.
The bars to the cage must not be too wide that the bird can escape through or too wide that other predators can get through.
Again, birds love to perch on items and for that reason, the parrot must have at least one perch in the cage.
Further, the cage must make it easy for the parrot to get access to its food and drink.
A parrot’s diet must always be given due consideration. Like most birds, it is accustomed to and is well able to fend for itself in the wild.
Further, the kind of food it is able to get from the wild is highly nutritious.
Due to this, it is important that you provide the parrot with the necessary quality and quantity of food.
Feed it on nuts, seeds or other organic foods available in the market.
However, parrots can eat almost everything that we humans eat and so if you love your parrot but are not able to get it any of those sophisticated foods, feel free to share your meals.
Also, make sure that it has enough water in its cage and change the food daily.
Since the parrot is not in its natural habitat where it can clean itself regularly, it is important that you give it a bath every now and then.
To do this all you will require is a shallow bowl filled with water. Warm water is most preferable because parrots get cold too.
For larger parrots, you can opt to squeeze them into your bath every evening since most of them love taking baths with their owners.
If your parrot hates the water and is small enough to fit in your hand, use a spray bottle to splash water on them. Let them dry off at a warm and dry place.
Every living thing loves to play and parrots are no exception.
To make their life colourful, place some toys in its cage and let it have fun on its own.
Once in a while, make a point of initiating some physical contact between the two of you by cuddling and touching the parrot. It makes them feel loved and appreciated.
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