Popular Exotic Birds

August 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment

There are many popular pets to keep, these include dogs, fish, cats, etc. But do you know that exotic birds are one of these popular pets? Exotic birds could also be your wonderful and best choice when it comes to owning a pet. These kinds of birds are absolutely beautiful not only because of their radiantly tinted feathers but also of their characteristics of being easy to pet and be owned than any other pet. However, choosing an exotic pet bird would put you in confusion for there are many kinds of them to choose from. To give some of these species, here are some:

  • Sun Conures

This exotic bird is well-known with the averaged-sized exotic birds. These birds could grow in length at only 12 inches, expecting a pet owner to prepare less space for its home. Their feathers are colored with bright colors of orange, blue, yellow, and red. Similar to any other parrots, these birds has the ability to know how to speak, but the difference is they can be pretty talkative and at times, noisy. They may not be ideal for people residing in houses like apartments for there are times you could hear them scream and squeal. Also, Sun Conures can grow old in a range of 20-35 years.

  • African Grays

African Gray birds are said to be the most talkative ones and can learn 2,000 words. They can also be concluded intelligent, but other than that they can be really demanding and bored easily. On the other hand, these birds could be ideal and advisable for owners who want a pet companion with sensible feeling for they can be quit affectionate. These birds can live up to 50-70 years.

  • Budgerigars

These birds serve as good introduction to pet owners who are interested in exotic birds. Budgerigars are considered to be one of the most common pet birds. It can also be called Budgies. These birds can be advisable pets for younger ages. Its body has quite different kinds of colors. They are easier to uphold and would only require small living space. They can also learn words but only few, but they have talents to sing music and produce sound of tunes. These birds can live up to 12-14 years.

  • Parrotlets

They are called parrotlets for they are among the small-sized parrots. An average kind of it could only grow up to 5 inches and could live up to nearly 20 years. Parrotlets are energetic but could also be similarly intelligent like bigger parrots. This type of birds is perfect exotic pets for owners living in duplexes or apartments for they are observed to be quiet.

  • Cockatiels

Medium-sized Cockatiels are found to be delightful pets by many. They also one of parrot strains and could learn language speaking. Cockatiels have different variations and combinations of colors and could be eye-catching parts of home. It usually lives up to 15-20 years.

These are just among many of the best exotic birds to be owned. There are more available for you which are also considered best exotic birds. You could research for more choices or you could consult a specialist or pet seller to know which one is best for your home and family.

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Ideal Foods For Your Pet Parrot

July 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment

There are lots of foods available in the market. But still, you would still question yourself which one is good and which one is best to become healthy and strong. This is actually common to people, and even to animals, which would not exclude parrots. Parrots have different foods to eat. And these foods are usually having varied unique things to offer for your lovely feathered friend.

Most people feed their parrots with commercial pellets. Simply because these pellets contain right amount of minerals, proteins, and vitamins that parrots need unlike seeds. In addition to this, studies supported the fact that pellets are advisable since it could actually increase the life span of parrots.

But parrots aren’t just made to eat pellets alone. That’s why you, as his or her owner can provide these food replacements:

  • Fresh fruits
  • Vegetables
  • Crackers
  • Breads
  • Cereals
  • Oats
  • Rice
  • Pasta
  • Whole wheat bread
  • Broiled Chicken
  • Cooked Eggs

These foods could actually be given to your parrots for they would surely love them as how they love pellets.

The foods listed could be given anytime except for broiled chicken or cooked eggs which could only be served to your parrots once or twice a week. You must remember the limitation for these foods should only be given at moderate.

After feeding you parrot, don’t forget to clean the food waste and take them out of the cage, for it would surely spoil. This gives you the tip to give your feathered friend enough amount of food to prevent wastage.

Of course, your parrots would also need to quench their thirst with fresh water daily. You could also mix supplements with the water, but only if advised by the veterinarian. Because there’s a possibility that these supplements can render growth of bacteria that would eventually decrease the parrot’s water intake causing health damage in kidney or even death.

In contrary to the foods you could give your parrots are the foods and drinks that you should not give them. These include:

  • Alcohol
  • Avocado
  • Caffeine
  • Chocolate
  • Guacamole
  • Kidney
  • Lima beans

These foods would be very harmful for your pet, so avoid these foods.

Humans are barely different with animals. If people can decide which food to eat and what activities to do, for animals it’s different. That’s why you should consider that petting parrots also have requirements and restrictions when it comes to food. You must distinguish which food to give and which is not to give.

Don’t be stressed whenever your parrot doesn’t like the food that you offer. You just need to wait for their adjustments and everything would be fine. Don’t ever forget the proper diet because taking heed of it is the most important responsibility you need to exhibit. If you fail to do so, don’t expect that your parrot would live any longer. If you’re not sure with what to feed, read this article so that you’ll prevent unlikely outcomes.

Once you are used to the proper caring and feeding of parrots, the enjoyment would surely come next. You would now enjoy petting your parrot and making him or her part of your family for more years to come. It just takes proper adherence of the parrot’s diet, love, and unending care.

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Training Your Pet Parrot

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Important Considerations When Buying A Pet Parrot

February 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Parrots are undeniably attractive and probably most people would want to have one as their pets. But before deciding to buy one, there are some things that you should first do. These include the following:

  • You must first know and learn things about a parrot. This includes their nature, kinds or varieties, their characteristics, their differences from other animals, etc.
  • Also, you must familiarize yourself on the proper ways of taking care of them as pets. You must know their behaviors as well their feeding habits so that you’ll know what to do and what to feed them in any circumstances. You must focus on learning how to maintain their health and keeping them away from different diseases that may infect them.

After doing so, you should first consider the following:

  • Two great requirements of taking care of a parrot are your time and dedication.

Before buying a parrot, you must be sure that you’re dedicated to take care of it, provide what it needs, and most importantly give time for it.

  • Taking care of a parrot would require investment.

Although parrots are small species, still they also need an environment that would make them feel comfortable and relaxed. This would require you to buy or build a spacious cage or facility and equipments needed. And probably, you would need money to make this possible.

  • Learning about your parrot and taking care of it would require lot of your time.

Since you would need to do researches, read books, ask for advices, etc., you would need to commit most of your time to gather good information. If you really want to own a parrot, you must be prepared by this.

If you surely and wholeheartedly agree with the stated conditions, you may now go to the nearest pet shop and choose your new feathered friend. But take note, it doesn’t end with that. There are also things you must keep in mind while shopping in a pet store. First, keep your hands off the cages. Not all parrots are kind for the first time and some of them can bite strangers. Second, don’t pet the birds unless you’re allowed to. Try to ask permission first on the pet shop staff. And last, do not make close contacts with bird for you might get infection from them.

Do not buy the first bird that you’ll see. It is sure that the pet shop would have plenty of choices for you. Also, keep in mind that the bird you should buy must be ideal to keep in your place. There are parrots that require spacious cages, but there are ones who don’t. You must have keen observance of the bird and see whether the bird could adapt well with your lifestyle and home environment. If you are living in a smaller place such as apartments, don’t buy big parrots, for it would not be comfortable with the environment. Also, choose the parrot that looked best for you. Choose the one that you think could be your friendly companion for long time.

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