So, what are the main features of caring for a homemade wavy parrot? This bird is a domestic parrot and refers to the species of flat-tailed parrots. This is a very beautiful bird, which easily tolerates bondage, if the owners provide it with appropriate care. Taking an animal into an apartment, you need to remember that you take responsibility for a pet. If you do not have enough time to properly monitor the parrot, do not take it. Although, this bird is one of those pets, which practically do not cause problems. But, if your child asks for a budgie, remember that even if he promises to take care of a bird, in the end, you will do it. So, be prepared to take care of your wavy pet.
Parrots are just those birds that almost all people love. They are small, bright and very mobile. Parrots have the most diverse types of color, so anyone can choose for themselves a suitable wavy friend. You can determine the gender of the parrot when he is a month old. It is necessary to look at the waxen bird. At the female it will be light pink, and for the male - light blue. When the bird grows, the color will change to, respectively, red-brown and bright blue. By the way, in males the waxen is smooth, and for females - rough.
How to properly maintain and care for a wavy friend at home? So, if you decide to buy one parrot, then you need to get a small cage in which he will live. But, in addition, the bird must necessarily be able to fly around the apartment, because it will not last a long time in a confined space. If the bird is constantly sitting in a cage, it will begin obesity, and this certainly will not lead to anything good. The cage should stand in the light, but so that the sun does not bake, because although parrots love sunlight, from time to time they need rest in the shade. Never put a cage in the kitchen, in the bathroom or in the room where there is a computer.
The cage needs to be cleaned every day. Also, once a week it needs to be washed. At the bottom of the cage you can put a thick paper or sprinkle it with special sand. In order for your parrot to feel comfortable and comfortable, there must be two or more pans, a drinking bowl, a feeding bowl and, preferably, a small bath in which the parrot can bathe. Also, we all know that such birds love rings, mirrors and bells. But, as soon as you bring it home, it is better not to hang a bell or mirror immediately. The fact that the parrot is scary, he is not used to the new owners, and the sound of the bell and his own reflection will frighten him even more.
If you bought one parrot, then it will never interfere with your voice. The wavy parrots are quiet enough, albeit with a sonorous timbre. But, if you put a flock in the cage, in this case, of course, they can slightly take you out by chirping, but, as they say, it's your choice. By the way, it is worth noting that we do not like waving parrots so much. These birds perfectly coexist in pairs and flocks, well treat other birds and can tolerate frosts to twenty degrees. Agree, this is a great rarity for birds of this species.
Live wavy parrots too much. Some of them live up to twenty years. This is also very good, because we do not like to say goodbye quickly to pets that become family members. And these birds can really get attached, because they recognize their beloved owners by intonation and steps, and fly towards them, sincerely rejoicing.
In order for your parrot to live a long and happy life, first of all, it, of course, needs to be properly fed. The main food of the parrot, this is a mixture of grains, which includes: millet - 60%, oats or oatmeal - 20%, canary seed or weed seeds - 10%, sunflower seeds - 10%. Also, in order for the parrot to eat vitamins, it is given to kashki on water and without oil, salad greens or sprouted cereals. In addition, birds will be pleased with such delicacy as fresh vegetables and fruits. If your bird is interested in alcohol, hot dogs or other "harmful" food, you should not indulge, because this food is very harmful to the parrot. And, of course, never forget to change the water in the water bowl. Your bird needs clean, fresh and tasty water every day.
Well, and, of course, every self-respecting owner wants to teach his parrot to talk. It's so nice when someone comes to visit, and the parrot begins to tell practically meaningful things. Sometimes the owners begin to feel that their pet is not just copying sounds, but is really talking about something. How to teach a parrot to say words and sentences and whistle. Of course, with the bird it is necessary to be engaged constantly. Some believe that a parrot should have one teacher. But it is not so. The main thing is that people constantly talk with the bird, repeat the same words to him, with the same intonation. All this happens not in one day, so you will have to spend a lot of time while the parrot starts talking. But, believe me, your work and patience are worth the results. For starters, tell the bird a simple word. Teach him how to teach the child. And only after your pet learn how to pronounce them when they want, go to more complex words, and then to sentences.
A wavy parrot is a small bright speaking joy that will never be superfluous in your home. Therefore, if you want to start a pet, but do not want to care for it was too troublesome, then get a parrot and not lose it.