Tuesday, February 09, 2010

Parrot Care Secrets and Tips

Have you ever wondered why in movies or books pirates had a parrot for a companion? Most of them felt that a parrot would mimic their words, showed affection, and was entertaining on long trips at sea. The parrot would live for many years and was with a pirate or person for a long, long time.


First and foremost, people are attracted to their vibrant and stunning colors, their warm and loving personalities, and unlike most pets have a high intelligence, rated up to and including a 3-year-old man. This attraction has drawn people to adopt or bring these companions in their lives. Parrots were passed down through generations.


We are not on the high seas, and we have to care for these pets in our home. This may involve some challenges, but with the right information and proper care, these parrots make very wonderful pets.


Many different species of parrots need different care. It is essential for all parrots have the proper nutrition to maintain a good quality of life, and their diet is very similar. Parrot diet consists of fresh fruits and vegetables, vitamin fortified parrot seed, parrot pellets, and an adequate supply of fresh water daily. Our parrot care includes quality organically grown produce and filtered water to keep unwanted chemicals from our bird friends. Owners will have to deal with the parrot as a family.


An important part of parrot care daily routine should be to keep a clean cage. Clean the dishes, perches and surfaces that come in contact with the parrot, with a mixture of mild soap and water. Do not use detergents, as bleach, mold and mildew cleaner, or ammonia. These chemicals irritate or burn eyes, reparatory system and irritates the parrots' skin. Cleanliness is a priority when you work with the parrot. The owner must prevent bacterial infections caused by washing their hands when handling the birds and / or handling of their food and dishes. Several bacteria found in human saliva and is dangerous and pathogenicity for parrots. Keep parrots 'beak away from the owners' nose or mouth to good parrot care, make them happy and healthy.


And talk about their wellbeing cage should be large enough to allow the parrot to flap their wings in comfort and have room to play with their toys.


Another reason people enjoy the company of a parrot, they have the ability and adaptability to form strong social bonds with their masters and become lifelong companions. Smaller parrots have lifetime of 15 to 30 years, while medium and larger parrots have lifetime of 30 to 50 years. To maintain a high quality of life of the parrot must interact with the family. Their cage should be close to where the family spends most of their time so they can all be circumvented. Keep the parrot away from toxic chemicals and never place the cage in the kitchen.


Our parrot care includes grooming throughout their lives. Their beaks and claws never stop growing and can be cut when needed or once a month. Overgrown nails can cause a problem by getting caught on various materials, perches or toys. If you want to prevent the parrot fly as the wings should be clipped at least once a month. Parrots bathing in the wild by taking the rain to keep their feathers in good condition. Another parrot care tip is to bathe or wash their bird with clean filtered water daily, using a spray bottle. They love it.


Parrots just love to play, is loving and very intelligent. Owners need to understand the extreme importance of their requirements and how to meet all their needs. With proper care parrots will grow well in the home.


Keep parrot clean, happy and healthy.


Just a small amount of parrot care secrets are given in this article. More information can be found in our next articles.


Thomas is a retired computer science professor who owned multi-Millon activities, including a Web server and sold it in 2003. Now he is back as an affiliate internet marketing and create their own products. He has expertise in computers, medicine, nutrition, safety, gardening, model trains, pottery and other hobbies.

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