Parrot care starts by choosing a strong, healthy parrot directly from a breeder. You need to select a good breeder to start with; one that cares for his birds and gives them the proper care right from the start. This is important if you want to increase the chances of your birds life expectancy and happiness. Buying a parrot from the wrong breeder can lead to many problems down the road and even be responsible for losing your bird far to early due to sickness.
People who are new to parrots are unsure how to proceed at this stage; they are uncertain how to choose a breeder correctly which is the most important aspect of choosing a good bird. Parrots are protected by the law and can only be bred by a qualified parrot breeder. Unless you want to break the law intentionally, stick to a known and caring breeder when you select your bird.
Unfortunately some breeders don't care for their birds and many just manhandle them in order to get the fastest sale. This poses all sorts of problems, making birds sick in the process; they lack interaction; they are mishandled by having their wings cut before they can fly naturally; and they are fed the wrong foods leaving them malnourished.
Buying your pet parrot from a good breeder almost guarantees a bird's good character and health later in his life. It will be easier to handle the bird and he will be much happier overall.
The best way to find out how your breeder handles the birds is to visit his home. Make sure you ask lots of questions and never be afraid to feel bullied by a breeder. If the breeder tries to bully you into a sale, walk away and never return.
You need to understand that parrots need a lot of attention, consistently like many other pets. They require proper care and plenty of love from you. They also need a healthy and varied diet. Unless you are prepared to spend plenty of time with your parrot it might be better to consider another pet altogether.
Parrots require you to spend a few hours each day with them one on one. Talk to him, sing to him and stroke him to help the bird integrate into the family. Make sure he has a cage that is plenty big enough and provide parrot friendly toys for the bird to play with. The more your bird adapts to your family, the better your connection will be in the end. Healthy parrots can sometimes outlive humans.
Since parrots love to chew on things toys can help them indulge without risking your furniture in the process. Safe toys are made of wood, paper and sometimes plastic.
To assure a strong bond between you and your bird it is important to care for your parrot correctly. It will be more than worth your time for the unconditional love and friendship your bird gives you in return.
People who are new to parrots are unsure how to proceed at this stage; they are uncertain how to choose a breeder correctly which is the most important aspect of choosing a good bird. Parrots are protected by the law and can only be bred by a qualified parrot breeder. Unless you want to break the law intentionally, stick to a known and caring breeder when you select your bird.
Unfortunately some breeders don't care for their birds and many just manhandle them in order to get the fastest sale. This poses all sorts of problems, making birds sick in the process; they lack interaction; they are mishandled by having their wings cut before they can fly naturally; and they are fed the wrong foods leaving them malnourished.
Buying your pet parrot from a good breeder almost guarantees a bird's good character and health later in his life. It will be easier to handle the bird and he will be much happier overall.
The best way to find out how your breeder handles the birds is to visit his home. Make sure you ask lots of questions and never be afraid to feel bullied by a breeder. If the breeder tries to bully you into a sale, walk away and never return.
You need to understand that parrots need a lot of attention, consistently like many other pets. They require proper care and plenty of love from you. They also need a healthy and varied diet. Unless you are prepared to spend plenty of time with your parrot it might be better to consider another pet altogether.
Parrots require you to spend a few hours each day with them one on one. Talk to him, sing to him and stroke him to help the bird integrate into the family. Make sure he has a cage that is plenty big enough and provide parrot friendly toys for the bird to play with. The more your bird adapts to your family, the better your connection will be in the end. Healthy parrots can sometimes outlive humans.
Since parrots love to chew on things toys can help them indulge without risking your furniture in the process. Safe toys are made of wood, paper and sometimes plastic.
To assure a strong bond between you and your bird it is important to care for your parrot correctly. It will be more than worth your time for the unconditional love and friendship your bird gives you in return.
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Author: Steph Lonsdale provides African Grey articles on her Pet Bird Care website.
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