| How delightful it is to be in the presence of such | | | | bird does not have to be costly. But you must clean, |
| magnificent creatures as parrots! Their stunning color | | | | feed, and provide proper housing so your bird is |
| combinations, attention grabbing ability to talk, and | | | | comfortable. Parrots are very intelligent and, |
| amazing intelligence create quite an impression on | | | | therefore, can get bored easily. They deserve and |
| both young and old alike.Have you been thinking | | | | must have access to bird toys, wood to chew and |
| about buying a parrot of your own? Parrots are quite | | | | other activities designed to occupy their time.If you |
| unlike any other pet and they have distinct attributes | | | | have other pets, such as dogs or cats, you must |
| that make them both loveable and frustrating. Before | | | | protect your parrot from being harmed. Never leave |
| you choose to own a parrot it is a good idea to | | | | other pets alone with your parrot.Many parrots will |
| familiarize yourself with some of their qualities to | | | | also develop strong attachments for a certain |
| insure that they will fit with your lifestyle.Life | | | | individual in the family. While the growing loyalty may |
| SpanAre you planning to commit to a pet for your | | | | be appreciated by the favored person it can cause |
| entire lifetime? While a dog may average 10 to 15 | | | | problems when birds become overly protective of |
| years and a cat slightly longer, some species of | | | | their loved one. As mentioned, a parrot is a social and |
| parrots live up to 65 or 75 years! That means not | | | | intelligent animal which will become easily bored. A |
| only will the bird live as long as you, quite likely it will | | | | busy home or single owner with plenty of time to |
| survive you. It's living arrangements will need to be | | | | spend with their parrot is best. Learn about the |
| provided for in advance.Also, despite your loving | | | | personality and sensitivity of the parrot species you |
| commitment your bird will likely need a new home | | | | are considering to be sure it will be a good fit with |
| when you are no longer able to care for it. You don't | | | | your lifestyle.Unfortunately, many parrots find |
| want your bird, especially an aged one, to suffer the | | | | themselves in new homes every few years. Often |
| stress of constantly changing homes so determine | | | | this is due to the owner being unprepared for some |
| what arrangements can be made to satisfy it's | | | | of the challenges a parrot may present. Parrots |
| needs.Parrots Are MessyYes, birds are messy - no | | | | undergo a good deal of stress when they must go |
| matter what species. They make waste as they eat | | | | to a new home. And the transfer sometimes leaves |
| and in their natural world this doesn't present a | | | | a caring owner with a sense of failure.And last, |
| problem. Your home is not the forest, so the | | | | remember that even a well-nurtured, hand-fed parrot |
| scattering of food waste on a daily basis must be | | | | is a highly adapted wild animal. Parrots are not |
| cleaned up. Not cleaning their cages and dishes daily | | | | domesticated like dogs and cats. When you bring |
| can lead to infections or illness.Parrots Are | | | | your baby home it will be hard to understand this |
| DestructiveParrots that are allowed to roam freely | | | | fact as they are so adorable, sweet and lovable. |
| can also cause extensive damage to furniture and | | | | That doesn't mean they won't stay that way ... but it |
| other items. Large species like the Macaws and | | | | does mean that natural instincts are still a big part of |
| Cockatoos are not only inquisitive, but they have a | | | | who they are.Parrots bring great joy to the lives of |
| strong bite and can chew furniture, rip wallpaper, etc. | | | | individuals who appreciate them despite the work |
| It's amazing what they are capable of getting into. | | | | involved. You owe it to your parrot, and yourself, to |
| Unless you are there to supervise, parrots should be | | | | learn as much as possible about their care. Then you'll |
| kept in roomy cages for their safety and protection | | | | be prepared for your commitment to them and |
| of your belongings. However, it's important to the | | | | provide a loving home for as long as possible. When |
| well-being of a tame parrot to have as much time as | | | | you do it right you'll reap immense rewards.Permission |
| possible outside their cage. It helps relieve boredom, | | | | is granted to reprint full article "as is" with author |
| keeps them from getting cage-bound and gives them | | | | credit given below and a link back to There are no |
| a sense of freedom. A playstand they can't climb | | | | private label resale rights available and the article |
| down from works well.Parrots Make NoiseWhile you | | | | cannot be modified or your name assigned to it.Shari |
| may find their calls and chattering adorable, your | | | | Carpenter is the owner of a one-stop resource for |
| neighbors may not. Different species have different | | | | people that love bird watching, bird feeding and pet |
| vocalizations. If you live in an attached or | | | | birds. covers a wide range of information, products |
| semi-attached housing you may have to rule out | | | | and supplies, including the blog "Birdwatchin' Buzz |
| certain species like Cockatoos which are extremely | | | | Today!" It is also the place to subscribe to the |
| loud.ResponsibilityOwning a parrot is a privilege and | | | | newsletter "David's Wild Bird News! |
| with that comes responsibility. Taking care of your | | | | |