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3 Tips For Cleaning Up After A Parrot
Get into a routine; if you get used to once you put them to bed picking up, they’re outside their cage toys and putting them away and quickly sweeping up their area it makes cleaning much less daunting and a much easier and smaller task Let any toys/perches that can soak, soak it makes it much easier to just wipe off the poop rather than scrub hard. Toothbrushes are amazing for scrubbing tiny spaces; Bonus tip If you have access to an outdoor space with a hose, put the hose on the jet setting and blast the cage, toys, cage grate. It gets the worst of it off then you…
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How To Teach a Parrot To Talk?
I am going to get this out of the way right here, first line. Do not get a parrot for the sole purpose of wanting a pet that talks, not all parrots do, it is not something you can make them do. Even if you get a parrot that talks the novelty of that will wear off when you realize how much work parrots are (yes I mean budgies too!!!!). Now if you are reading this because you have a bird or want a bird for other reasons but are curious if there are ways you can encourage your parrot to speak then my answer to you is yes. Birds…
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5 Good Store-Bought Parrot Treats
Millet Seed/nut blend Nutri – berries Avi – cakes Dried fruit blends Millet – is a great option for smaller parrots, it is honestly the closest thing I have found to drugs for birds. millet is fantastic because it tends to be a very high-value treat for quite a few small birds. Which makes it a fantastic training treat for those jackpot rewards or flight training. When you buy millet at the store you can save some of the seeds and plant them which means you will always have it on hand for those amazing training sessions. You want to wait until the spray millet turns yellow on the plant…
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Toxic Parrot Food Dishes – BioFilm
Dishes are something that seems simple enough you go to the store and with all the colourful and cute options you simply pick the one you like. Over time plastic dishes can create something called biofilm which is not good for the health of your bird. To be safe your best option is to use stainless steel dishes since you will be cleaning the dishes every day it’s best to be safe. In general bird, the owners tend to have three dishes, one for water, one for pellets, and one for the chop. I avoid water bottles just because they tend to be more difficult to clean and some birds…
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HELP! – My Parrot Has White Spikes On Its Head?
This is completely normal, so do not fret. These white spikes are new feathers coming in, they are often referred to as pin feathers. What are they? Pin feathers are new feathers coming in. you may notice your bird sheds (molts) old feathers this is normal but birds must get new feathers in if they are losing old feathers otherwise you will have a bald bird. Pin feathers are a new feather in keratin sheathing. What do they look like? Honestly, they look like little white spikes all over the bird’s head usually (as they can’t reach their head). What do I do? With little birds especially you want to…
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Parrot Safe Vegetables
Just like humans, parrots need a good variety of veggies in their diet to keep them at optimal health levels. Here is a list of good veggies to give a try with your parrot. By trying a variety, you can learn what your bird preferred veggies are as well as textures. Parrot safe veggies – this is not an exhausted list, it is just some common veggies you may find in your grocery store. Zucchini Spinach Carrots Young dandelion greens Cucumber – sparingly – not much nutritional value Green peas Endive Broccoli Cauliflower Beetroot and the greens Bok choy Brussel sprouts Chard Parsnip (peeled) Dark green lettuces – red leaf…
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The Foundation Of Trick Training For Parrots! – How To Start
The foundation of trick training is something that is often overseen. Everyone just wants to jump into the fun tricks and then get frustrated when their bird doesn’t understand what they are asking of them. The first thing you should teach your parrot is to “touch” – often referred to as target training. It is very easy to miss a birds body language cues and push them beyond what they are comfortable with resulting in a bite and the bird learning to bite rather than giving you body language to show that it is confused, tired etc. by doing target training your hands are out of the reach for the…
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Herbs and Parrots – Cheap Way To Provide More Vitamins and Minerals!
Herbs are often used with humans in cooking for extra diversity in flavours as well as added health benefits. This list is a list of different bird-safe herbs and the different health benefits of each. Herbs are an excellent cheap way to improve your bird’s health! These can be offered dry or fresh! Herb Health Benefit(s) Dill Source of vitamins A and C Source of Iron Lowers Cholesterol Aids in Digestion Antimicrobial Good source of energy Parsley Use sparingly High in oscillates Rosemary Source of vitamin c, calcium, iron Is also a natural anti-inflammatory Thyme Source of vitamin C, A, calcium, antioxidants Is also good…
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Should You Get A Parrot
“Should I get a parrot?” this is a question that bird people get asked all the time. Are you the kind of person who: Takes lots of vacations? Would rather go out on a Friday night with friends than stay home? Someone who wants a low-maintenance animal? Someone who works lots? Someone who hates reading/learning? Does not want to constantly buy new toys/perches and rearrange cages? Hates cleaning? Wants your house to be quiet and calm all the time? Wants a short life-spanned animal? Sensitive to dust? Loves candles/does your house smells like candles? Don’t want to get bit by an animal? Will not listen to what an animal is…
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Are Dowel Perches Bad?
Why do you want perches with variety? – look outside at a tree, the branches are textured and have a variety of sizes and shapes with the knots in the wood. You want to replicate this the best you can for your birds(), this keeps your bird’s feet as healthy as possible. Dowel perches are generally avoided. That being said if your cage has one dowel perch with a variety of other perches like natural perches, it is fine to have a dowel perch in your cage too. What is the problem with dowel perches? The issue with dowel perches is they lack variety in diameter and texture throughout the…