Parrots

About Parrots

With every color of the techno color rainbow, parrots are among the most vibrant of pets one may have. They are curious, but can also be quite paranoid. If stressed they have been known to pull their own feathers out. If the stress is removed for a few weeks, then the feathers will return. These birds can be a bit high strung and that is why the bird will need a mirror. No just any mirror, for if you have only one of these birds it is also good to get a mirror.

They will believe their reflection is company and will have an easier time alone. Parrots should be kept away from children, the children might hurt the parrot and the parrot has a weapon. It’s beak is capable of severing fingers if the parrot is pushed to far, and some children just don’t know any better.

Parrots can come in green, blue, red, yellow, and other colors.

Feeding the Parrots

The eat mainly seeds and can eat fruit and also need to eat gravel. The small stones help crush the seed so that they can digest the food. They should also have clean water and a calcium stone to help them with their beaks. The beaks continue to grow and they need to keep it at its proper length or they will eventually be unable to eat and will starve to death.

Training the Parrots

These are the only birds that can be taught to mimic spoken words. If you don’t want your bird to fly away and they haven’t been trained you may consider to have the feathers clipped. This should be done once every 4 to 6 weeks otherwise they will be able to fly again.

Caring for Parrots

A Parrot’s cage is always in need of being cleaned. This is normal and should be done. This will keep the area clean and make both the owner and the bird in better temperament. Another thing to look out for, these birds have been know to leave droppings without warning. Their leavings have been known to stain clothing if left on the material long enough.

Photo Credit: DCols, Dano