Its always best to see a bird flying around in the wild rather than stuck in a cage.  If you have taken on the ownership of caring for a parrot, here are some important tips to keep in mind when owning and looking after a parrot. 

Remember that any pet that you bring into your home becomes part of the family.  Keep them around you and in your company as much as you can, otherwise maybe consider it not a good idea to own a pet. 

If your parrot starts plucking its own feathers, know that this parrot is stressed in some way or another and needs to be either given its freedom, or the attention you promised to give it when you took ownership of it.

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Herewith 7 Tips for Caring for your Parrot:

1. Good nourishment is the most important part of a high-quality life for your parrot & different species of parrots require different care. Generally the parrot diet contains vegetables, fresh fruits, parrot pellets (feed) and a first class vitamin enriched seed mix made specifically for parrots and fresh water daily.

2. Vital to keep your parrots cage clean, daily washing the parrot’s perches, dishes or any surface of their cage with mild soap and water. Never use cleaners such as: bleach, ammonia or a mold and mildew cleaner as these can burn your parrots eyes, skin and respiratory tract.

3. Inspect the cage for any unsafe conditions such as broken places which would have jagged places in the metal, remove and or repair.

4. When handling your parrot you need to remember cleanliness for yourself. Wash your hands quite frequently when you are handling birds, preparing their meals, and handling their dishes.
This will prevent any bacterial infections you could possibly give your parrot. Human saliva contain germs that are unsafe to parrots so you should never let your parrot place its beak in your mouth or nose.

5. Keep in mind the size of the parrot’s cage is important as well. Your parrot should be able to extend his wings within his cage comfortably. As well the cage should be large enough to hold a few parrot toys. Parrots can and often are quite capable of attaching extremely strong bonds with their owners.

6. When considering purchasing a parrot you are taking on a lifetime dedication. Parrots are societal creatures and having placing your parrot in an area where your family spends most of their time is crucial for your parrot’s quality of life.
Consider NOT placing your parrot’s cage in the kitchen as this could cause him/her to be at risk of unsafe chemicals.

7. Parrots will require a small amount of grooming throughout their entire lives. Their nails and beak will need to be clipped about every 3-4 weeks as they continue to grow forever. Unkempt nails could get trapped in the perches or their toys. Many parrot owners also get their parrots wings clipped every so often to put a stop to the parrot flying. Parrots in the wild take showers in the rain to maintain their feathers in good condition, so you must take time to spray mist your parrot daily with fresh clean water. This can be done by using a water spray bottle.

As a parrot owner you need to recognize the significance of your parrots needs and how to meet them. Parrots are loving, marvelously smart and playful. With good and proper care your parrot will flourish in your home.

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