Parrots are the cutest creatures that are extremely interesting to watch. But only if they are kept in adequate conditions. By taking a bird into your home, you have pledged to be responsible for its welfare and health. Therefore, they must take care of proper care, having properly equipped a home for your pet.
It is necessary
- - cell;
- - feeders;
- - drinking bowl;
- - wooden perches;
- - mirror;
- - bell;
- - bath for bathing.
Instructions
Step 1
Before bringing a parrot into your house, purchase a cage for it. Ideally, the cage should be rectangular (higher in height than in length and width), roomy enough. Please note that in a small cage the bird will be uncomfortable - it will have to sit on the perch more often, move a little, and this does not contribute to the maintenance of its health in any way.
Step 2
Try to choose cages made of metal and plastic. Plastic cages can be washed and are generally easier to care for than wooden ones.
Step 3
Take care of the wooden perches. There should be several of them so that the bird can jump around the cage, fly from perch to perch. Place them as far apart as possible and be sure to secure them well. At the same time, it is important that the perches are not located above the feeder and drinker so that the droppings do not contaminate the water with food.
Step 4
Find a place for a drinker and feeder in the cage. Drinking bowl is necessary for a special bird. A drinker designed for rodents is not suitable for birds.
Step 5
Place or hang feeders. Parrot lovers recommend that there are three feeders - for different types of food. The first is intended for mineral supplements (coal, eggshells, sand, etc.), the second is for juicy or soft feed, and the third is for basic feed. Optimal feeders are attached to the cage rods and made of plastic. Although you can use tin and small ceramic containers, placing them at the bottom of the cage.
Step 6
Take care of your parrot bath. It is undesirable to leave her in a cage for a long time. It is best to clean up immediately after the parrot has bathed, and fill the container with fresh water each time before bathing.
Step 7
Be sure to hang some pet toys in the cage: mirrors, bells, and the like. Parrots love these things. The main thing is to make sure that the toy is not too big or too loud, otherwise the pet may simply be scared of it.
