Housing
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Budgies/Parakeets as Pets!
With budgies/parakeets being the most popular pet parrot to keep I am sure you are wondering what are they really like as pets? – they are way more difficult than people give them credit for.
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Realistic Budgie Startup Cost
How much does it really cost to own budgies/parakeets. obviously these prices vary a bit based off your area how many birds you have and where you shop but this is a rough estimate of that it will cost you to get set up. I will go through my maintenance costs for my flock further down this post. Start up cost not including the cost of at least 2 budgies Why you need multiple $970.35 Maintenance costs for my flock My monthly total for my 2 budgies is – 98$ (that includes the 60$ to my insurance but does not include their annual vet visit fee)
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10 Things that can KILL your parrot!
Owning parrots can be overwhelming with so many things that are hazards to them, these are just the basics but a good place to start that isn’t super overwhelming. non – stick coating pans, air fryers, toaster ovens, baking sheets, muffin tins, loaf tins, etc. – go for stainless steel, cast iron, or glass. If you wish to purchase an air fryer or toaster oven I would contact the company and ask if their products contain PTFE or PTFO Candles yes, even the “parrot-safe ones” I would avoid, just with how sensitive parrots’ respiratory system is id rather be ultra-safe than learn the hard way with a very sick or…
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Why does my parrot scream when I leave the room?
Understand that parrots will call a couple times when you leave it is normal flock behaviour. Ensure you never enter the room while they are screaming that only teaches them you come when they scream and they never learn to be independent birds. Reasons How to fix it
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Household Items That KILL/HARM Parrots
If you’ve been reading some of our posts, you will know parrots are fragile animals, they are not like dogs and cats who have adapted to live in the human home. There are a variety of things in and around your home that could cause harm if not could result in death and we do not want that we want that we want to ensure your feathered friend can stay as happy and as healthy as they can for as long as possible. Common things you may have in your home will cause you rethinking if parrots are good in your home or if you are okay with not using…
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Parrot Enrichment: Think Outside The Cage
Written by: Elle from elleandthebirds, Thank you so much for contributing Elle I am sure everyone else will love this post just as much as I do! If you’ve done research on parrot keeping, you’d know that a parrot’s cage should contain a variety of toys and other enrichment activities to keep them mentally stimulated when you’re not home. Parrots are highly intelligent and destructive by nature. They spend a large majority of their waking hours foraging for food. But what about when you are home? What is your parrot actually doing while out of the cage? Some people keep their birds on their shoulders the entire time they’re…
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How Much Time Do Parrots Need Out Of Their Cage?
You know parrots of all sizes should not be in their cage 24/7. Small parrots get this reputation of not needing to be out of their cage as much as larger parrots, is that true? should your Parakeet get as much time out of their cage as your friends Macaw? Quality over Quantity You probably hear plenty of parrot owners say this if you are involved in the parrot community, but what does this mean beyond the obvious? Why is this the advice everyone seems to give out? If you provide your parrot 5 hours outside of their cage but the entire time you are yelling at them for eating…
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House Plants and Parrots
House plants are beautiful but some can be very toxic to your birds it is best to only keep bird-safe plants. If you would like to keep plants that are unsafe or you are unsure if they are safe, just remember to put them away in something like a closet or bathroom with the door shut while your bird is out. Always consult your vet if you have any concern as plant names can vary region to region. These are not plants that you should be feeding to your parrot but ones that can be around your home and you shouldn’t need to worry as much. That being said you…
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Best Toys To Put In Your Parrots Cage
Good features in parrot toys Toys that are easy to destroy (for small birds give them egg cartons – I rip the carton into the little cup put it on string and budgies LOVE it! – also you likely already have them in your home just make sure the egg carton is clean) Toys that make it more difficult to eat and find food The following are screenshots from PetSmart’s website (Canada) I would purchase. Best online places to purchase bird toys Who wants to go out and shop for bird toys when you can shop from home and spend more time with your feathered friend! Planet Pleasures – this…
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How To Set Up The PERFECT Parrot Cage?
Perches – Offering at least 5 natural wood perches with a variety of widths and textures to keep their feet happy and healthy. Seeing as parrots feet are designed to hold onto all different sizes and textures of wood (no tree branch is perfectly smooth, knot free and the same size) you want to try your best to mimic this in your parrots cage. You can include more than just wood perches but I avoid plastic perches as parrots seem to slip on them. Toys – at least 2 foraging toys and at least 4 shreddable toys – these toys provide mental stimulation and keep them busy while you are…