What to know about parrots
Yes parrots can be very good for first time owners. The best parrots for beginners are those that are relatively easy to care for and are not too high-maintenance. Some of the best parrots for beginners include the budgerigar (or “budgie”), cockatiel, and conures. These types of parrots are relatively easier than most parrots since they are smaller in size.
- Keep your Voice Low and Inviting. Soft speech is important when meeting your new pet bird.
- Take it Slow. Sudden motions can also startle your bird.
- Offer Their Favorite Treat. Food usually does the trick.
- Offer Them Comfort.
- Socialize with Your Bird.
- Play with Your bird.
- Be Patient.
- Smoke.
- Cook.
- Use Cleaners/Disinfectants Or Set Your Oven To Self-Clean Mode.
- Host A Big Party.
- Place A Phone Call.
- Organize Important Paperwork.
- Swear.
- Spray Anything But Water.
This will be unpleasant for your bird and birds should never be allowed to become dependent on a human (or anything else) to that degree. Even if there were no physically dangerous aspects to sharing your bed with your bird, you run the risk creating a poorly adjusted and mentally insecure parrot.
Parrots are prey animals and can startle easily by new large objects, loud noises, and sudden movements. Keep your parrots away from the sight and sounds of predatory animals. That is good for your parrots. Approach your parrot calmly, speaking gently and softly
The majority of parrot breeds enjoy vegetables such as kale, zucchini and shredded carrot, while their favourite fruits are papaya, banana and rockmelon. Never give your parrot chocolate, caffeine, avocados, fruit seeds, mushrooms, peanuts, onions or garlic. Your parrot’s species will dictate how often they’ll eat
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- Essential oils. These scents are overpowering to birds, especially peppermint oil. …
- Peppers. With most peppers being spicy, their smell often creates a burning sensation. …
- Garlic. Birds avoid garlic because it contains allicin, along with its strong, natural odor.
- Cinnamon. …
- Vinegar. …
- Citrus oil
Spare Room or Conservatory – Parrots can be noisy and may require time away from you so it is ideal to place their cage in either one of these. Living Room – Although not advisable to house your parrot in this room, it is a good place to have a parrot stand or play centre so they can spend some time with you.
In many cases, parrots will attempt to come back if they fly away. As social animals, most will miss companionship. They will instinctively seek out people and birds they know, which usually means coming home. Furthermore, most captive parrots don’t know how to find food in the wild.rus.