Raising Parrot with Right Care - Family - Pets

When looking for parrot care advice you will probably become flooded with information and contradicting information at times. It can be very confusing to the owner. Parrots have long been the choice of pets among bird lovers. The beauty of their colors along with their intelligence and long lifespan makes them an ideal addition to a home. And, when it comes to their care, well, it can be quite challenging at times.As an owner, you are likely aware that the parrot is capable of practicing a cause-and -effect manner, experiencing stress and depression, and just plain being a handful at times. However, their curious and bright side leads to a life of pure enjoyment. The parrot's environment is important. Create your home to be interesting and challenging for your parrot. Provide plenty of toys, play music, allow the parrot to fly around the house for at least fifteen minutes a day, and spend time interacting and socializing with parrot. Create a time for you and your parrot, where you practice tricks, pet the parrot and talk to one another. Parrot care is a daily upkeep- and the diet should be highly focused. It is important to supply an optimal diet with plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, seeds and nuts, parrot pellets and plenty of water. Feeding should be two to three times a day, allowing the food to remain in the cage for at least one to two hours. The feeding should be done in the parrot's cage in three separate dishes, one for fresh fruits and vegetables, one for parrot pellets and one for water. Ensure that the parrot's cage is a safe sanctuary for the parrot. This is very important- if the parrot does not feel safe, it will become stressed. The cage should be free of sharp edges and large enough for the parrot to expand its wings and fly around the cage. Keep your parrot's cage cleaned daily- this means all dishes, perches and fresh newspaper on the bottom of the cage. Bacterial infections are a concern with parrots; therefore, good hygiene should be followed. Use a gentle mix of soap and water to clean with, and always keep your hands clean when handling your parrot. As human saliva contains bacteria, it is vital not to allow your parrot to kiss your lips.Schedule grooming into your parrot care. The beak and nails of the parrot are always growing. Set aside a time every four weeks to trim the beak and nails of your parrot. If you fail to do so, this can result in danger for the parrot as it is likely to get caught up and snagged in things.Training is another part of parrot care. Speak to your parrot in simple terms when you are training and never use more than one command for the same trick. Training should begin when the parrot is young. This is probably the part of raising a parrot that brings the most joy.One of the most important things to consider is the parrot is an lifelong companion and needs to be trained and cared for properly.

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