Parrots, like any other bird, spend a lot of their life in a cage. A parrot is larger than most other pet birds so it needs a correspondingly larger cage. Unless you let your parrot out of its cage regularly, he will need space to fly within the cage.
Birds are very social and playful. They need attention and love. Make your parrot part of your family.
Pets such as dogs need lots of attention. Exercise, bathing, grooming, regular "walkies".
Although parrots don't quite need the same level of attention, they do still need to have time dedicated to their care. Their nails and beaks should be kept clipped. In the wild, they will spend a lot of time searching for food. This process will naturally wear down their beak and claws. With their food supplied to them every day, they no longer have this natural wear. Hence the need to keep both trimmed to an optimal length and shape.
If you decide to keep your parrot's wings clipped, make sure this is done properly. If you keep their wings too short they will fall to the ground and could be injured if they try to fly. Too long and you may see your expensive parrot flying off into the sunset.
Parrots, like many other animals, including humans, need a varied and balanced diet. A wild parrot will often survive on a diet of just seeds. This is deal for a wild parrot because they need the protein for their active lifestyle. a parrot in a cage does not have this active lifestyle. Since the optimum diet for a particular type of parrot will vary it is best to seek advice from your veterinarian or specialized books on feeding your pet.
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
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Parrots actually require a great deal more attention than dogs. While their physical needs are fewer, they are relentlessly social and need attention from you. It's not optional. If you have many birds they can provide attention for each other, otherwise you must provide sufficient social interaction for them. Dogs want attention; parrots need it.
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