Many decide to get a parrot, naively believing that these are the most trouble-free pets. Like, caring for a parrot is easy. In fact, small birds need more care and attention than we used to think.
How to care for budgerigars and what should never be done, we will tell further.

Place for a cell

The first commandment in the care of parrots is to protect from drafts and noise.

To nervous system birds did not suffer, budgerigars should live in a quiet room, preferably remote. Ideally, there should not be any equipment such as speakers or a TV. Because wavy do not like sharp and loud sounds. And also because miracles modern technology interfere with the observance of the bird's regime of activity and rest.

If there are no options, carefully monitor the behavior of the birds. And when budgerigars they begin to nod, hide it in feathers, cover the cage with a thick blanket that does not let in light. Just leave one side of the cage open so that air can pass through and the parrot is not lost in space.

Caring for a budgerigar in the early days is to provide him with maximum peace. Let the pet get used to the new house, look around. The cell all this time should be located at the level of human growth. So the budgerigar gets used to the face of its owner, his voice. Later, the cage can be rearranged a little lower. On a dresser or coffee table, for example.

You can not place the cage in the kitchen or in a dark hallway.

The content of parrots in these premises adversely affects their health and longevity. So, in the kitchen, a feathered comrade will be surrounded by various pungent odors, to which the tender nostrils of a bird are sensitive. Again, people are talking loudly, the hood is noisy or the refrigerator is buzzing. People do not notice these noises. And the bird reacts to them anxiously. There are often drafts in the hallway.

And budgerigars will not be able to navigate in time: the biological processes in their bodies are subject to daylight hours. In conditions of constant darkness, they even stop eating.

Proper lighting

Caring for budgerigars at home is a tricky thing.

Take at least lighting for these birds. In the absence of daylight, so that miniature organisms do not know malfunctions, you need to take care of its additional sources. And ordinary lamps will not work. In its light, everything will be seen by the birds in black and white.

Ornithologists advise purchasing a full-spectrum fluorescent lamp.

By the way, it is easy to find it among the goods for budgerigars, in pet stores.

They can and should be included in the breeding seasons of birds. And also for young individuals, whose body is just beginning to form.

Under the influence of special light, vitamin D3 is produced - an important component of bone tissue.

Its deficiency can even lead to pathologies of the endocrine system, behavioral disturbances, and metabolic problems.

High-quality UV lamps are equipped with a timer that regulates the on and off lighting. The term of operation is not more than a year. Since the phosphorus in the lamp tends to decay. And the lamp ceases to be effective.
Thus, caring for a budgerigar is impossible without proper lighting in the cage.

Balanced diet

Caring for budgerigars also means regular feeding.

The basis of the diet is grain feed.

There is a great variety of bird food on the shelves of pet stores. But not everyone will benefit. Those who have kept these ornamental birds for more than a year and know everything about budgerigars say with one voice: they eat mainly millet.

Oats and other useful, from the point of view of the manufacturer, ingredients remain at the bottom of the feeder. Where to go for pure millet? It is sold by parrot sellers. But it is better to buy food from a trusted person. Since unscrupulous distributors do not follow the rules for storing food, which is the cause of poisoning of parrots.

When choosing food for a budgerigar at a pet store, look at the packaging. It doesn't have to be cardboard.

In it, the food dampens, and is also saturated with foreign odors if the boxes are stored next to goods that have a sharp aroma. It is good if the package is equipped with a zipper, which will allow you to “seal” the food package after pouring.

Do not get carried away with food enriched with vitamins and iodine.

They should be given as food to a bird, unless the body has a deficiency of some trace elements or problems with the endocrine gland. Of course, after one pack of food, no pathological changes in the body will occur. But next time, be careful - do not overdo it in caring for a budgerigar.

Chalk is what a budgerigar needs at any time of the year.

It is available at any pet store. But pieces of chalk should be changed periodically. After all, the parrot will constantly clean its beak about it or grind its claws. As a result, a dirty coating forms on the chalk. As mentioned above, the main danger to parrots is food poisoning. And constant contact with a piece of dirty chalk is exactly what threatens.

It does not hurt to add mineral supplements to the diet once a week. To make sure the budgerigar gets a dose useful substances, mix top dressing with millet.
There are also a variety of "spikelets", which include a variety of seeds soaked in egg yolk. As practice shows, birds do not eat "spikelet", but simply gnaw. As a result, all the usefulness and goodies lie at the bottom of the cage, and the budgerigar frolics with a piece of wood on which it was all attached.

Proper care of a budgerigar involves the presence of several feeders. One is for dry food and mineral supplements. And in the second they put juicy food: vegetables and fruits according to the season. You can also purchase several holders for seasonal gifts of nature, because the budgerigar can throw everything out of the feeders to the bottom of the cage.

Caring for a parrot also means feeding it seasonal fresh fruits and vegetables.

To avoid having to spend money on vitamins for poultry, provide daily availability of juicy fruits and pieces of berries or vegetables.

In small doses, grapes, quince, apricots will benefit. In winter, please the feathered with steamed dried apricots or a slice of kiwi. Naturally, most of treats will pass by the beak, but what is digested will benefit the body.

By the way, caring for a budgerigar at home in the summer is regular cleaning of the cage. Indeed, in the hot season, the processes of decay of the same fruits that you give to the bird are accelerated. Do not be too lazy to once again clean the bottom of the bird house from debris.

Water procedures

How to care for a budgerigar during the heat?

Provide him with access to saving moisture! True, not all parrots tend to plunge into specially equipped bathing suits. Some "conservatives" prefer saucers with water. Or soaked in water at room temperature green leaves. It can be cabbage, lard, parsley - whatever. Even tree leaves will do.

When pouring water into a saucer, cup or bathing suit, make sure that its level does not exceed 2 cm. At a greater depth, the bird may choke or be frightened.

AT special occasions bird fright ends in death. In order to avoid tragedies, we recommend playing it safe.


About budgerigars that do not like to swim - a separate item. To gradually accustom cowards to water, put a mirror on the very bottom of the bathing device. The bird will become interested and gradually begin to enter the water.

Among the most beloved pets are budgerigar. Small size, beautiful plumage, graceful appearance, unpretentiousness and easy adaptation to captivity rightfully made him a favorite among feathered creatures.

Like any other animal, a parrot needs proper care and conditions of detention. Knowing how to care for budgerigars will help them live a long and happy life to the delight of his master.

Budgerigar Care in the First Days

• Before you bring your budgerigar home, get him cage. Its size should depend on your plans. If you want him to fly around the room, the cage can be small, but if not, then stop the choice on a spacious option. Also immediately decide where the cell will be located. Together with the parrot in the first days of his stay in the house, it is no longer possible to transfer it. Choose a location for the cage that is well lit, but not in front of a window. If you want to hang the cage, then it should be at eye level so that the budgerigar gets used to you faster.
• After the most important thing is done, a house is bought for the future pet and a place is chosen, you can safely bring it home. In order for you to immediately improve relations with the new tenant of the house, it is necessary from the very first days to follow the rules for caring for budgerigars, since in the future all actions will affect the character of the parrot, and in particular, its attitude towards you.
• Once you have brought your budgerigar home, place it in your purchased cage. After that, try not to touch it for the first 7 days. Despite the fact that right now you most of all want to hold him in your arms, treat him with something tasty, pet him, you should not do this. Give him the opportunity to get used to the new conditions for him. It is also important that he understands that his food is only in the cage.
• On the 2nd week, the parrot can begin to be released from the cage so that he gets to know the surrounding area. Do this in the evening 1.5 hours before bedtime. Don't get him yourself, just open the cage door for him, let him come out by himself. If after 1.5 hours he does not return to the cage on his own, catch him with a net and put him back.

• Before letting him out of the cage, close all doors and windows with vents, and also remove other animals. You should not treat a budgerigar from your hands in the first 4 months. Also, choose a name for him in advance so that he gets used to it from the first days. The name should be short with hissing letters.

Budgerigar: maintenance and care

• Place the cage with the parrot in a place where there is no direct sunlight and drafts, heaters and batteries. It is better to put it and as far as possible from the computer. It is advisable to provide an opportunity for the parrot to hide from the bright rays of the sun if it is not possible to completely rid it of their direct hit.
• In the cage of a budgerigar there must be at least 2 perches, a place for bathing, a feeder and a drinker. It is very good to hang special rings inside, on which parrots like to swing. The bottom of the cage should be retractable for your own convenience during cleaning. Sand can be added to the bottom. You need to wash the cage for at least 1 r. a week, and clean every day.
• The nutrition of budgerigars is best done in a balanced way. Therefore, it is more correct to put separate bowls in the cage for fruits, grains and fresh vegetables. Budgerigars eat a little. An adult is enough 2 tsp. grains per day. They can be given fresh herbs, sunflower seeds, sprouted cereals, lettuce, cottage cheese, fresh fruits and vegetables. The body of the bird also needs protein, so it needs to be given 1 tsp per day. finely chopped egg. Clean river sand without impurities is also necessary for a budgerigar for normal digestion.

• By nature, budgerigars are very smart and friendly, they live an average of 20 years. They are trainable and eventually learn to recognize their owners. But they need to be protected from disorders and stress so that they do not get sick. And also make sure that they do not fly around the room where there are open windows.

By showing care and attention to your pet, you can enjoy the company of a budgerigar for many years. fresh vegetables and fruits.

By following the basic rules, you can provide proper care and become a true friend for the budgerigar.

Daily care of a parrot is not an easy task, as it seems at first glance. He needs a cage, toys, good nutrition, conditions for bathing, walking. And this is not a complete list of what a potential bird owner must be ready for. Only then communication with the pet will bring joy. Otherwise, the acquisition of a feathered one will end in disappointment. What a pet needs, from A to Z, this article will tell.

The parrot will definitely become your friend, because the bird is sociable and easily gets used to the owner. There are a number of advantages to keeping birds:

• no unpleasant odor;
• high life expectancy (from 10 to 70 years);
• good health;
• communication with a parrot is interesting;
• amenable to training.

But before you go to the pet store, keep in mind that allergies can occur from parrot feathers. The bird creates a lot of noise - it rustles, screams, knocks with its beak.

The main hobby is making a mess. Parrots scatter food and defecate anywhere. In the risk zone home furniture and electrical appliances.

Where to buy and how much

If the above did not scare you, we go in search of a pet. Reliable options are a specialized cattery or a reputable breeder. But the prices are high. We do not recommend buying by hand. You can get a sick bird for cheap. In a pet store or in a bird market, ill-mannered parrots are usually sold, which take a long time to get used to the owner.

Prices depend on the breed of parrot. Wavy offer from hands for 700-900 rubles. In nurseries, the figure reaches 9000. For Macaw and Amazon, the cost ranges from 70 (market) to 150 thousand (nursery). Lovebirds are sold, respectively, for 600 or 7000 rubles. For Corella they ask from 25 to 35 thousand rubles. The talking Jaco leaves for 100 thousand, and the cockatoo - yes 130.

We advise you to buy a chick that is 4 to 6 weeks old. He is now able to eat on his own. Lovebirds, cockatiels and budgerigars deliver the least trouble. For large birds (macaw, cockatoo, amazon, jaco) more space is required, ideally an aviary.

The microclimate is important

Immediately after acquiring a pet, you will need: a cage, a feeder, a drinking bowl, a perch, a bath. Choose a bright, sunny location for your home. Maintain a temperature of 25-27 degrees and humidity within 65-70%. Parrots are tropical birds, and dry air spoils their feathers and skin. Use a humidifier.

An all-metal cage is selected according to the size of a parrot, for example, for a wavy one - 45x45x60 cm. 30% of the area is added for each next bird. For large birds, an aviary is required so that they can move freely inside. Strong metal rods are used, located at a distance of 1-1.5 cm.

Do not place plastic and painted products in a cage. The first bird will break with a powerful beak, the second will poison its body. The birds will get hurt on the sharp edges. Dishes for parrots made of glass (porcelain) or stainless metal are welcome.

The situation in the pet's house

Parrot housing equipment includes 2-5 perches, which are installed at different heights. And the cell itself is placed at the level of the human eye. The aviary is placed against the wall. The set of toys consists of a swing, pendants with and without bells, and a mirror.

Put tree branches of different thicknesses in the cage. For macaws, cockatoos or Amazons, this is a diameter of at least 2-4 cm. For lovebirds and cockatiels, 1-1.5 cm. Place the simulator on the floor or above, carefully fixing it between the bars.

Parrots love to bathe, so having a "bath" is a must. The sizes are individual for each breed. The bird should fit there and easily wet the feathers on the body and wings with water. A plexiglass dome will help prevent water splashing.

The basis of food and treats

Quality care for parrots implies good nutrition. In nature, birds forage for food on their own. They collect plant seeds, find nuts and fruits of fruit trees. At home, the basis of the diet is the same, but local food is added.

A common product for parrots is dry grain mixes (sesame, oats, canary and hemp seeds, millet). The rest comes as an add-on. Therefore, two feeders are required. You can pamper your pet with sunflower (do not fry) or sprouted grains. Vitamin E, which they contain, is good for claws and beak.

Budgerigars do not have much respect for fruits and vegetables, and large breeds, such as macaws or cockatoos, are happy to eat tropical fruits - bananas, oranges, kiwi. As well as watermelons, zucchini, pumpkin, carrots, which make up a quarter of the daily diet.

Attention to prohibited foods

To the above products, add cucumbers, beets, cabbage, tomatoes and melons. Before serving in the parrot feeder, vegetables and fruits should be washed and cut into small pieces (can be grated).

Useful for parrots of all breeds fresh greens, such as spinach or lettuce. Give birds berry crops - strawberries, raspberries, cranberries, currants, sea buckthorn. Pears and apples, pomegranates and grapes, plums and cherries will not hurt.

You can not feed parrots with persimmons, avocados, mangoes and papaya. Eliminate plants with a sharp taste - onion, garlic, eggplant, radish and radish, celery, dill, cilantro. To “warm up” the beak, put tree branches in the bird’s cage - linden, birch, mountain ash, alder, chestnut, maple. Acacia, oak, poplar and conifers are not suitable for this purpose.

About nuts and water

Do not abuse nuts, their excess causes obesity in pets. For a budgerigar, half a peeled walnut in Week.

For large macaws and Amazons, the norm is up to 3 pieces per day. Hazelnuts or pine nuts give up to 6 pieces. For medium breeds of parrots (Corella, Rosella) - half a walnut every 3 days. It is advisable to alternate types of nuts with each other.

Prohibited: bitter almonds, apricot kernels, cashews, peanuts.

In a cage with a parrot, there should always be a drink. Sometimes it is worth adding lemon juice, apple cider vinegar (a few drops) or honey to the water. The fluid needs to be changed every day.

For mineral additives (limestone, small pebbles, grains of sand) and sepia, separate dishes are installed. This is necessary for the natural grinding of the beak and claws. Otherwise, you will have to cut off the keratinized parts with nail scissors. Be careful not to touch the blood vessels and do not forget to file the cuts with a nail file.

Acquaintance, walks, flights around the house

How to care for a parrot and what to feed, we told. Now let's get to know your pet. This is very important point in the relationship between bird and owner.

Having placed the parrot in the cage, pay attention to it. But at first, do not be intrusive, because for the time being you are a creature alien to the bird. Speak softly, don't make sudden movements, don't make noise.

Except daily care for a parrot, for a full life, the bird needs active movement. Walking around the room should begin after meeting and getting used to the feathered owner.

First remove electrical wires and objects from the room that the parrot can ruin with its beak or claws. Take out food and chemicals. Then open the door and watch your pet. You can lure a bird into a cage with a treat. During molting, such walks are best avoided.

Chatting and waiting for offspring

If you want the parrot to start talking, get a male 4-5 months old. Keep the bird separate from others and interact with it more often. Repeat the same words many times. Over time, your pet will pronounce them. Jaco is considered the best among talkers. But budgerigars, macaws and Amazons are also easy to train.

To obtain offspring from parrots, the existing couple is settled together. They prepare a plywood nest with a round entrance. The size depends on the size of the individuals. Inside the house is covered with grass and sawdust. There is no need to disturb the birds - ensure silence.

Eggs appear in 30-40 days. Hatching lasts a month. The male during this period feeds the female and guards. The hatched chicks of the parrot for the first days are fed by the mother with goiter milk. A week later, the father brings food for the whole family.

We don't get sick

Pet care includes disease control. The most common is diarrhea. Its signs are obvious - a change in the color of the litter and consistency. Rinse the anus of the parrot and give an infusion of chamomile.

Avoid poisoning your parrot with tobacco smoke, deodorants and similar chemicals. Inhalation of these vapors for a bird is 98% fatal. It is impossible to cure.

The so-called parrot disease is manifested in shortness of breath, runny nose and diarrhea. Dangerous for children living in the house. Treat under the supervision of a veterinarian. If there is no liquid stool, then it may well be a cold. For the treatment of a parrot, an infrared lamp is heated through the cage.

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Wanting to keep a decorative bird in the house, many prefer budgerigars. It is not surprising, because these are beautiful, bright birds that can make the atmosphere in the house more cheerful and cheerful. However, before bringing a pet home, you should carefully study the features of keeping birds. Improper care of a budgerigar can lead not only to a serious illness of a feathered friend, but also to his death. Before bringing a bird into the house, a person should think about whether he can provide the parrot with decent living conditions?

Choosing a cage for keeping a budgerigar and placing it in an apartment

The cage is chosen in such a way that the parrot can fly if desired. In this case, one feature should be taken into account - the bird flies exclusively horizontally. Therefore, the length of the cell is more important than its height or width. To keep one individual, you should choose a "house", minimum dimensions which is 50x25x30 cm (length, width and height, respectively). For a comfortable stay for a couple, a slightly larger cage is suitable - 70x30x40 cm.

The cage must be rectangular. Often on sale you can find models with a dome. Experts do not advise purchasing them, since the space under the dome remains a “dead zone”, birds do not use it, but such models are somewhat more expensive than simple cages with a flat roof.

Budgerigars - care and maintenance begins with the choice of a place reserved for the cage. It should be located at a height of no more than one and a half meters, ideally at about eye level. To make the birds feel protected, it is recommended to place their "house" near the wall.

Do not place the cage near heating appliances, in a draft and in the sun. For normal development, birds need to bask in the sun, but these should be the first morning rays of the sun, or, conversely, soft evening ones.

To create a bird comfortable conditions residence must take into account some features. Keeping a budgerigar and caring for it is, first of all, the temperature and humidity of the air, the length of daylight hours. The pet will feel comfortable at air temperatures from +21 °C to +25 °C. The main thing is to avoid sudden temperature changes. If there is a need to ventilate the room, then it is better to move the cage with birds to another room and securely cover it with a thick cloth. Humidity should be moderate. During the heating season, a container of water is placed on the windowsill to slightly moisten the air.

Daylight hours for budgerigars should be no more than 12 hours a day in winter time, and 14 hours - in the spring and summer months.

Feeding the budgerigar

Good care for a budgerigar requires a quality and varied diet. The basis of the diet should be cereal mixtures. For example, oats, millet, canary seed. Such a mixture can be purchased at any pet store, but only trusted manufacturers should be preferred. Grains should be clean, without traces of mold. Usually, high-quality mixtures contain all the necessary trace elements, but even in this case, additional dressings cannot be dispensed with. Experts advise not to be limited only to cereals, but to periodically offer the bird granulated food, which is rich in proteins. Daily eating only grain, the parrot will eventually gain excess weight which will adversely affect his health.

To provide good care for a budgerigar, the following foods must be added to its diet.

• Vegetables. You can offer your pet semi-boiled carrots, zucchini, corn, green peas.
• Fruit. They contain a lot of sugar, so they should not form the basis of the diet, grapes are a favorite delicacy of budgerigars. You can also offer slices of apple and pear.
• Mineral and vitamin supplements. To maintain and care for a budgerigar, it is recommended to purchase a special mineral block or put cuttlefish cartilage in a cage, it is a source of calcium.

You should know that before you offer your pet vegetables or fruits, they must be thoroughly washed. The following foods should not be fed to your budgerigar:

• avocado (for many birds, the fruit is poisonous);
• spicy, salty and fried foods;
• wine and vodka products;
• sweets and chocolate;
• tea, coffee, carbonated drinks.

In addition to the feeder in the cage, you need to install a drinker. Water should be poured settled, at room temperature. Boiled water is not recommended. If the tap water is of dubious quality and contains a lot of rust, it is better to give preference to bottled water. The drinker should be washed daily, to prevent accumulation of mucus on the walls.

Features of caring for a budgerigar

In order for the bird to feel comfortable, it must be periodically released from the cage. This can be done at the time of cleaning. The cage is cleaned at least once a week. At the same time, it is not enough just to remove the garbage, the pet's "house" should be thoroughly washed. Usually a gentle detergent is used for this purpose. Cleanliness is the key to the health of a feathered pet, this should not be forgotten. Dirt and debris can cause worms and various infectious diseases.

Budgerigars are real clean and love to splash in the water. It is recommended to immediately purchase a "bath" with the cage, often its design involves fastening to one of the walls of the cage. This is very convenient, because you can fill the container with water without opening the door.

Parrots need to rest periodically, so several perches should be placed in the cage. It is better to choose them in different thicknesses. Natural tree branches are considered the best, they look natural and have a rough surface, which is much more useful for bird legs and claws. For this reason, experts recommend abandoning plastic and concrete perches, or placing them in the lower part of the cage, where birds sit less often.

When caring for budgerigars, special attention should be paid to their rest. In order for the birds to fall asleep, it is enough to cover the cage with a dense cloth, so light will not penetrate into it. It is advisable to do this at the same time so that feathered pets have their own regimen. The cage should be covered in such a way that natural ventilation remains, and the birds do not die from lack of oxygen or from heat. It is not recommended to use fabrics that have a loose structure, as the parrot can catch on a claw and get injured.

Birds should be examined every day in order to timely identify the first symptoms of any diseases. If you notice weight loss, breathing problems, discharge from the eyes or nose, you should immediately contact your veterinarian.

Video how to care for budgerigars

The parrot is now very common poultry. It was tamed hundreds of years ago. There are few families that have never kept a parrot at home. If you decide to have a feathered pet at home, then you should know basic rules for its content. Then he will live with you happily ever after, to your joy.

The first days of a parrot in your home

1. Before you get the parrot itself, need to buy him a cage, inventory in it and food. Only then can you go for the bird itself.
2. Approximately two to three weeks parrot must be quarantined. If you already have other parrots, do not immediately place a new tenant with them.
3. When you bring the bird home, do not forcefully pull it out of the carrier in which it was transported. Simply open the carrier and cage doors and align them. The parrot will move from place to place.
4. First time try not to annoy your pet, do not climb to him and do not touch, let him get used to the new living conditions. Don't stress him out more.
5. Come up with a sonorous name for the parrot (the article Names for Boy Parrots will help you).

In your parrot's cage must have the following inventory- feeder, drinker, bath, perches. In addition, the presence in the dwelling of a bird of river sand, crushed eggshells and charcoal. All this is necessary for the normal digestion of your pet.

• Set up a cage with a parrot at your eye level. This way you will have eye contact with the bird. She will get used to you quickly.
• The cage with a parrot should be well lit, only direct sunlight will be harmful to the bird.
• Don't put the cage on drafts - parrots often catch colds. But you don’t need to put a bird’s dwelling next to heating sources - batteries, heaters.
• The cage needs to be cleaned daily. Dirt, litter and debris accumulated during the day should be removed. Also, change the bedding and flush out the feeder hot water with soda, also, daily.
• Monthly need spend in a cage with a parrot general cleaning . To do this, soak a cloth in a solution of chamomile or wormwood and thoroughly wipe the entire cage.

Once every three months, sanitization of the parrot's housing should be done. To do this, take a soft foam sponge, make a solution of one liter of water and three teaspoons of soda. Dip the sponge in the solution and carefully process everything.

Do not turn on too loud music in the room in which the parrot cage is located. Don't try to pet the parrot, it gets scared. It is enough just to gently, quietly and calmly talk with your pet.

What do parrots eat?

The main food for your feathered friend will be a grain mix which is sold at any pet store. Everything else that you will give the bird will be in addition to the main diet. For example, you can give millet, oats, wheat, millet, seeds. Although parrots are very fond of sunflower seeds, do not give them too much. This can adversely affect the health of the parrot.

It is useful to treat the parrot with sprouted grain especially during the cold season. The fact is that sprouted cereals are a source of vitamin E. Give sprouted grains in small quantities, once a day - in the morning.

Pay special attention to the quality of the grain you buy for your pet. Otherwise, he may get poisoned and die. See if there is mold on the grain mixture, if there is an unpleasant smell.

1. Additionally can you feed a parrot leaves and stems of some plants. It can be dandelion, lettuce, spinach, alfalfa, clover and common green grass. It is necessary to collect green plants for food for a parrot away from the roadway.
2. It is useful to treat your feathered pet green herbal flour. To do this, you need to collect fresh plants, dry them in the oven, grind them into flour and give them to the parrot.
3. Treat your pet with fruits and berries. This is useful. But be prepared for the fact that they will eat them without pleasure or not at all.
4. Very useful for a parrot egg mixture. To make it, boil an egg, finely chop it. Add finely grated carrots and a little ground crackers to the egg.
5. Offer water to your parrot only settled. When the water stands for several days, all harmful impurities will evaporate from it.

Don't forget that your pet's poor diet is a direct path to indigestion. And this is the stress and illness of your pet.

Diseases of parrots

parrots like all living beings, can get sick. Consider the most common diseases.

• Cold. The main symptoms of your parrot has a cold- inflammation of the eyes, shortness of breath, runny nose, sneezing. To cure your pet, you need to put an infrared lamp so that it shines directly on the cage. If you do not have such a lamp, then the usual one will do.

• Psittacosis. Symptoms are diarrhea, shortness of breath, tearing, runny nose. It is almost impossible to treat it yourself, only if you are a veterinarian. Otherwise, forbid children to approach the feathered pet, and consult a doctor as soon as possible.
• Diarrhea. Symptoms - a change in the consistency of the litter, the parrot sits on the floor of the cage. If you, for some reason, can not see a doctor, then you can do the following. Rinse your pet's anus, give him an infusion of chamomile. In addition, remove all food from the cage, and add only easily digestible food.
• Poisoning. Everything happens very quickly. Before you even notice the symptoms, your parrot will die. Therefore, in order to avoid such a situation, never use air fresheners, varnishes, deodorants in the room where the bird cage is located. You can not use in this room and paint, smoke. In addition, poor-quality food may be the cause of poisoning.

The most common cause of illness and death of domestic feathered pets is non-compliance with the basic rules for the care, maintenance and nutrition of a parrot. Therefore, if you try to adhere to these rules, the parrot will live with you for a long time and will become your true friend!