Parrots are cute and touching creatures that require careful care and healthy eating. How well you look after your pet will determine his mood and well-being. This applies not only to the selection of feed, food additives and vitamins, but also to water.
Instructions
Step 1
Drinking bowl should be an integral part of any cage. There are two types of them: open and closed. Better, of course, to use closed plexiglass drinking bowls. They do not get food, droppings, the water remains clean and fresh. The automatic drinker should be washed every day, carefully removing all mucus and plaque.
Step 2
Water at any time of the year should be no colder than 15 degrees. Do not give your parrot cold water - it can cause colds. And too warm water will not quench your thirst. Change the water in the drinker every day, whether there is anything left in it or not.
Step 3
Do not give your parrot to drink tap water - it contains many harmful chemical elements and rust particles. Distilled water or bottled water for baby food is the best option. As a last resort, use filtered water, but in this case, make sure that your filter is suitable. It is not recommended to give the winged boiled water, as during boiling not only pathogenic bacteria die, but also useful microelements necessary to maintain the parrot's body in good shape are disintegrated. When choosing water, be sure to pay attention to the composition - the main thing is that it is non-mineral and non-carbonated.
Step 4
In addition to water, parrots can be given fruit and vegetable juices. Better if they are freshly squeezed. Parrots are very fond of juicy apples, mountain ash, currants, strawberries, cabbage, citrus fruits. You can safely make fresh juices from them. You should not give your pet purchased juices, even baby ones. They contain too much glucose and preservatives, which are harmful, and in large quantities are destructive for the bird. Also, do not overuse juices fortified with vitamins. If you are taking care of your pet, it is best to purchase vitamins specially formulated for parrots from the pet store.
