General Parrot Info

Parrots can provide great entertainment and companionship. With that comes a huge responsibility. Parrot keeping and parrot care can be a lovely experience for both you and your parrot. Parrots have the potential of becoming a loving member of any human family.

Parrots are one of the most amazing pets there is, and certainly one of the longest living ones, as some species can live for 4-5 decades or more. Without the proper care though, their lifespan can be shortened dramatically, while with the proper care you’ll have a long lasting relationship with a vibrant, healthy, happy pet – with the kind of deep bonding very few animal owners will ever get to experience.

Parrots are playful, affectionate, and most of all, highly intelligent animals, which is why their popularity has lasted over time and never wavered.

Parrot Safety
If you plan to allow your bird to fly around your home, prepare your home to make it a safe place for your bird to explore.

Your home might be “kid-proof” but how does it measure up when it comes to safety for your parrot? Do you know all the hazards your parrot is exposed to? Yes, there are lots of hazards for your parrot, like potential drowning, poisonous plants, mirrors and windows, electrical cords, ceiling fans and unhealthy air.

Consider too putting Parrots of different sizes in together might not be a good idea. A larger parrot can easily seriously maim or kill the smaller Parrot without meaning to, and that’s just not a good situation to get into.  Separate parrots of different sizes. They are animals and have innate behaviour to be aware of.

Your Parrot Can Get Depressed Too
Birds that are constantly ignored can become cage bound, lonely or worse….depressed.  A depressed bird may refuse to eat and starve to death. Parrots require special care and stimulation.  A parrot may find solace and stimulation in having a radio on or give your Parrot at least four hours outside of the Parrot cage each day. This will allow them to keep a sense of freedom. It will also allow them to play and exercise.

Parrot Hygiene
Birds in general are considered dirty. To avoid this, it is important to keep your parrot’s cage clean. Use water and a mild soap to clean the perches, dishes and other surfaces of the cage. Do not use cleaning products like ammonia, mold and mildew cleaner, or bleach because that can irritate or burn your parrot’s skin, eyes and respiratory tract. The parrot’s cage must be inspected for hazards like sharp points and protrusions in the metal.

Parrot Training
Training pet parrots has benefits that extend well beyond the entertainment value of a parrot that can talk and do tricks. Training will strengthen the bond you have with your parrot. Parrots look forward to the one-on-one attention involved in training sessions, especially when success means lots of praise and attention along with favorite treats. In addition, teaching some simple commands will make handling your parrot easier.
The key to training your parrot is to keep the interaction positive for both you and your Parrot.

Parrot Cages
Make sure your Parrot cage is tall enough and wide enough for the size of your Parrot. Parrots of different sizes, need a cage to suit them. You want to be able to allow your bird to spread its wings and have some flying motion within the cage.

So the larger the Parrot, the larger the cage your Parrot will need. Also make sure that the cage has a bird perch close to the foods so that the bird has something to stand on while eating.