Tips and Tricks
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Why does my parrot stand on one leg?
When I had my first budgie I remember looking at him perched on one foot all fluffed up sleeping thinking his foot fell off or something (I was young). Rest assure this is totally normal and if your bird is new to you and acting this way that’s amazing because it could be a sign they are comfortable with you Reasons why parrots stand on one leg Relaxation, generally paired with slow blinking beak clicking, a more puffed up posture maybe even their beak nestled into their back, head and overall body posture is lowered than regular posture. Quite a few parrots will be perched on one foot while sleeping.…
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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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Should Parrots Watch TV?
Bird tv is something that is used by some bird owners, but is it really good for your birds to be watching tv? Bird tv is a beneficial way to prevent boredom while you are out of your home or your bird is in its own room alone. Why is bird tv beneficial? You may be thinking how could it be beneficial in the wild birds don’t have tv and in captivity we are just trying out best to replicate nature. In the wild birds spend some of their time up in trees watching all the movement colours and sounds of their environment. It is very stimulating to them. This…
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Gift Guide for Parrot Owners – 2022!
Parrot owners are crazy for their birds, but also can be picky about what their bird receives, some of the items big box pet stores sell are not so safe. This is a safe list of items you could gift your the parrot lover in your life! All the photos of these products are off amazon and can be found there. There are more flavours and different sizes depending on the size of parrot. LAFEBER’S El Paso Nutri-Berries Pet Bird Food, Made with Non-GMO and Human-Grade Ingredients, for Parrots, 10 oz : Amazon.ca: Pet Supplies Safe parrot toy recommendations Check out my other post on Best Toys To Put In…
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How to pick a Parrot Carrier – Keeping your parrot safe outdoors
There are so many different types of travel cages / carriers for parrot/parakeets/budgies on the market making it a super difficult decision to pick the right one! We are trying to make it slightly easier for you! Why do you need a carrier? Vet appointments are critical to keeping your parrot/parakeet healthy, how will you get them there??? (no you should not be transporting your parrot in your old amazon package) you will need a carrier. We also know sunlight is super important for parrots too but because you have read up on optimalavian.com 😉 you know that clipping your parrots wings can be dangerous read more here: Can You…
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Parrot Safe Air-Fersheners
By now in your research journey on optimal avian.com I am sure you know how dangerous handles, room sprays, and any other smelly air freshener is dangerous. Even “parrot safe candles” are in my opinion not worth the risk when there are safer, cheaper and more natural options like simmer pots. Just because we own animals with sensitive respiratory systems does not mean that we should not be able to have a nice smelling house which is why simmer pots are something i think every budgie/parakeet/parrot owner NEEDS to know about! How Ideas have fun with it mix and match different ingredients to find out what you like best and…
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Are Mirror Bad For Parrots?
We have all heard at one point or another that mirrors are good for smaller birds like budgies, and parakeets but in the last couple years we have heard and different story surrounding mirrors and parrots. Are mirrors bad for budgies? Why mirrors are good! When I had my first budgie I remember reading from multiple sources that mirrors were really good for budgies since they are super animated animals. They also encouraged that you have a mirror for your budgie to prevent boredom since they are such social creatures and enjoy the company of other budgies. Is this still true? Are mirrors a substitution for the companionship of a…
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Can you have a budgie/parakeet alone?
It is super common to see someone with more than one budgie/parakeet. Is keeping a budgie/parakeet alone a good idea? Can a budgie thrive being alone, as in will they be the optimal avian alone? We only want the best for our birds so lets dive in! I have kept budgies alone and in pairs now and this is entirely from my knowledge and observation having kept both. Can Budgies be happy alone? They can be happy alone. They tend to have times when they are happiest though. for example my budgie (Pete) who was kept alone was very happy when myself or my family where around and when she…
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What They Don’t Tell You About Budgies!
When considering budgies and you read a book or look at the pamplets at the pet store or even talk to the employee you can often be misinformed about what it is really like living with and caring for a budgie. I am going to deep dive into things I think you will want to know that you might not already know as a someone who has owned 5 of these amazing feathered creatures. They can get REALLY excited! These birds can become very excited and very heightened very quickly and have a really good talent of finding the worst times to do so at. They can decide to get…
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How long do parrots live?
I am sure with all the research you have been doing on optimal avian.com that you have learnt that parrots are a big commitment and require special care. How long you will need to provide that can totally depends on the species of parrot you have. some will like 20 -30 years and others can live well over 100 years. it is also important to remember there are always cases of parrots living longer than expected when they receive proper care (learn how to give that to you bird by reading more on optimalavian.com) Generally smaller birds are 20-30 years and larger birds are 50 – 140 years Common parrot…