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The first live parrots were brought into the UK since 1504 and if kept in the right surroundings with the right amount of attention provided, parrots can be a welcome and life-long addition to the family home.
Purchasing your parrot and all of its necessary equipment to house and feed it suitably, can be quite expensive, hand-reared parrots and partially talking parrots, are notably more expensive than others.
Always take time to choose your parrot, making sure that it is completely healthy, and indicators are that the eyes are bright, feathers close against the body and not fluffed up and the parrot should also be lively and curious. If you are buying from a breeder, they will often have had tests done to ensure that the birds have been tested for various diseases. Parrots need to have a specifically designed cage as depending on the species you are likely to purchase, there will be different requirements such as strength of cage and also the size. A cage can be costly but it is a necessary expense.
Parrot mix will be available from pet shops but it is worth knowing that this will not be a complete diet, a good diet will include fruit and vegetables each day. Peanuts suitable for human consumption can also be offered but in reality, there are a lot of foods that we eat which will be suitable for your new pet.
Parrots need attention and stimulation and there are a wide range of toys suitable for parrots from a local pet shop. They should be made from natural products such as wood or hemp rope and these allow your bird to chew or destroy, just as they would in their natural environment. Having fruit placed in odd places around the cage will cause the parrot to search out the food, thus getting plenty of exercise.
There are lot of different species available such as:
- African Grey Parrot
- Amazons
- Macaws
- Cockatoos
- Cockatiels
- Parakeets
- Lories
It is essential that time and a great deal of thought is taken before choosing the parrot. Some have life spans which match humans, so commitment to the bird’s welfare is absolutely essential.
There is a great deal of information available from books and on the internet, there are also lots of websites which specialise in parrots and how to look after them, so vital information can be obtained prior to selecting the bird of your choice.
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Purchasing your parrot and all of its necessary equipment to house and feed it suitably, can be quite expensive, hand-reared parrots and partially talking parrots, are notably more expensive than others.
Always take time to choose your parrot, making sure that it is completely healthy, and indicators are that the eyes are bright, feathers close against the body and not fluffed up and the parrot should also be lively and curious. If you are buying from a breeder, they will often have had tests done to ensure that the birds have been tested for various diseases. Parrots need to have a specifically designed cage as depending on the species you are likely to purchase, there will be different requirements such as strength of cage and also the size. A cage can be costly but it is a necessary expense.
Parrot mix will be available from pet shops but it is worth knowing that this will not be a complete diet, a good diet will include fruit and vegetables each day. Peanuts suitable for human consumption can also be offered but in reality, there are a lot of foods that we eat which will be suitable for your new pet.
Parrots need attention and stimulation and there are a wide range of toys suitable for parrots from a local pet shop. They should be made from natural products such as wood or hemp rope and these allow your bird to chew or destroy, just as they would in their natural environment. Having fruit placed in odd places around the cage will cause the parrot to search out the food, thus getting plenty of exercise.
There are lot of different species available such as:
- African Grey Parrot
- Amazons
- Macaws
- Cockatoos
- Cockatiels
- Parakeets
- Lories
It is essential that time and a great deal of thought is taken before choosing the parrot. Some have life spans which match humans, so commitment to the bird’s welfare is absolutely essential.
There is a great deal of information available from books and on the internet, there are also lots of websites which specialise in parrots and how to look after them, so vital information can be obtained prior to selecting the bird of your choice.
<< Previous Falconry | Back to Birds | Next >> Animal Fancy