If you decide to have a parrot, you need to know how to care for a parrot at home, how to provide it with a long and happy life, what things are necessary and which ones you can refuse, how to take a bird in the absence of its owner. All this will be described in detail in the article.
Parrot House
First of all, you need to think about the cage for your pet, because it will be there that he will be most of the time. It is believed that the more, the better, but not everyone can afford a big house for a pet, because recently people have more often begun to live in apartments where there is not always enough space.
In addition, we must pay attention to the quality and price of the cell. If the rods or the plastic tray are bad, then your bird will gnaw off a piece, make a hole and fly out safely, then catching it will not be so easy.
You should not expect that the bird will fly through the rooms most of the day, most likely, it will ruin things, walls and furniture, so do not buy a small cage, thinking that the pet will only sleep in it.
There must be a place for the bird to spread its wings and stretch, so the smallest diameter or length with width is equal to the wingspan with some distance (one third of the wingspan).
We figured out the comfort for the pet, now let's think about the convenience for the owners. If the cage is placed in the bath, then this is ideal, then you can wash it whole, and not disassemble it every time.
Another important criterion for selecting a cell is the depth of the pan, the deeper it is, the less dirt will be around. Even better, if there is a retractable tray in the pan that allows for quick cleaning.
An important factor is how well the rods are welded together, how they are covered, the number of doors and their size, holes to attach feeders and bathtubs.
The best quantity is two feeding troughs and one bathing suit. Owners of medium and large birds will need constipation and small locks to be sure, because the parrots are very smart, and opening an ordinary door for them will not be difficult.
If you want to settle the birds in one cage, or your future feathered friend is not tame yet, then an additional partition is needed. You can clean the cage without agitating the bird, or reconcile the brawlers by dividing them.
If the pet never sits at the bottom, install a special grill between the pallet and the cage, then it will become much easier to clean. Big parrots need to "walk". A huge number of aviaries and game centers are for sale, they will need a lot of space and money, but whatever you buy to make your pet happy.
Perches
Everyone imagines how the spine hurts after sleeping on too hard or soft, crooked or sticking out bed springs. Of course, no one wants to spend another night on such a bed.
So your pet will definitely appreciate the perch comfortable for him. Do not leave the bird without a “crib”.
In almost every cell there are already perches, but not necessarily they will fit a parrot. Their thickness is selected depending on the size of the paw of the bird. She should grasp the perch by two-thirds. This contributes to the grinding of the claws, do not have to cut them yourself dissatisfied and trying to escape the parrot. The result of such a haircut will be only scratched hands and stress of the bird, but then you saved money ...
Plastic poles are the most comfortable because they are easier to wipe. This product should also be slotted or rubberized so that the pet does not slip off it.
In pet stores, perches from tree branches often began to be sold. It will be much more comfortable for a parrot to sit on this rather than the usual one.
You can make poles yourself. Find somewhere a bush or small tree, cut a couple of branches of suitable length and thickness, fix them in a cage, that’s all!
Filler
Some parrot owners, not finding a suitable filler, try to replace it with something else. Paper napkins or paper absorb moisture well, but they also successfully retain odor, so they will last a short time. A newspaper is not an option, it is also paper, but also with poisonous paint.
Sand from the beach, children's sandbox or just from the street can be very dirty. And the sawdust that remains after sawing a tree contains fine wood dust, which makes breathing difficult. It’s best not to complicate everything and buy a specialized filler.
The most popular litter is sand containing crushed shells. If your pet swallows a little filler, then nothing will happen. Minerals are very good for health, and pieces of shells aid digestion.
In nature, many animals and birds swallow stones to facilitate and accelerate the work of the stomach. Sometimes on sale you can see sheets that are similar to sandpaper. They are also covered with sand and shell fragments. The plus is that this coating grinds the claws of a bird.
And if the annoying nasty smell haunts, then you can buy a spray. It contains oils that eliminate unpleasant odors, do not irritate the scent of birds and are not harmful to them. After cleaning the cage, refresh your pet's house and pungent smells will disappear.
Feeding
Nowadays, there is a huge assortment of varied feeds in pet stores. Bird owners often use mixtures of grains. You can pour a lot of food, leave it for a long time, while vegetables and fruits wilted, dried and spoiled. Using the mixture is very convenient when you need to leave for a couple of days, or laziness every morning and evening to feed the parrot. Manufacturers try to create the most balanced feed.
In one mixture there can be about ten different cereals, grains and unusual additions, such as lettuce, carrots, chicory, dill, etc. For colorful birds, there is food for the brightness of the feathers. High-calorie goodies are made for birds, which will soon have offspring, for weak and sick pets.
Also, eggs, honey and vegetables are added to the mixture. Do not forget about fresh fruits and vegetables, this is the main diet of birds living in the wild.
What it is NOT possible to give to a pet, not everyone knows. It is strictly forbidden to feed the birds with food from their table (sweet, fried, salty, fatty, etc.), dairy products, parsley, herbs, fruit seeds (apples, cherries, etc.), food that can get into goiter ( bread).
Sometimes you can treat your pet with special treats for birds in the form of sticks and cookies. But you should not overfeed the bird with goodies, because it will refuse a balanced diet, and there will be problems with its health.
As a supplement, vitamin supplements and mineral stones are useful, which will provide the body of the bird with the necessary substances.
When using shallow feeders, the contents will constantly spill out, so their depth is important. Also, there should always be a drinker in the cage. Table water is the best option for filling it with a parrot drinker.
Toys
The question of how to care for a parrot at home should not be limited only to feeding and caring for the bird's habitat. You need to play with the parrot. Otherwise, he may become depressed.
How to cheer up a pet while you are away? For the fun of pets, mirrors, bells, ladders and swings are sold. There are more puzzles for parrots to make the smart bird even more savvy. Everyone will be happy: both the pet and the owner.
It may seem to some that caring for parrots is a laborious task. But when a pet appears, caring for it will give only happiness and joy!
And if your bird becomes sad or begins to get depressed - contact us, we will always tell you in detail how to care for your bird at home and answer all your questions.
A moving, noisy, loud and funny decorative bird - a wavy parrot. Such pets live in almost every third Russian family. Bird feathers usually have a greenish or blue wavy hue. For home keeping such exotic birds are ideal.
Description, characteristic, appearance
Bright overseas birds were brought to Europe from Australia. The number of birds spread rather quickly; they actively breed at home, and not just in the wild. Pets, divorced by people, are perfectly adapted to the life and microclimate of apartments.
Chatty and noisy parrots can even pronounce short phrases. They imitate some sounds and words without understanding the meaning. A slender bird has a long tail. They participate in exhibitions of decorative birds and win first places. 
The length of the bird’s wing reaches 10.5 cm. They are used for sitting, flying, and walking support. In flight, decorative parrots look like swallows. In search of food in nature, parrots fly fast enough, especially if they are very hungry and need to find food.
The birds of this family have tenacious and developed paws with long fingers of a pinkish, reddish or gray-blue hue. They know how to capture the dense parts of food, small feed, walk on the ground or even move through trees. The color of the eyes of wild parrots in the wild can be almost white, yellowish, dark blue. They even distinguish a color palette. 
Funny pets have a strong beak. It is covered with a dense stratum corneum. In shape, such a bird's nose is like those that have birds of prey.
With the help of a powerful beak, parrots quickly gnaw seeds, shoots, can crush large food. It is also a reliable way to protect against small predators and snakes.
The tongue of budgerigars is thick and short with a keratinized cover that helps grind off the surface of the beak, break fruit, clean the grains. In the natural landscape, due to the shade of plumage, parrots remain almost invisible.
The head and goiter of birds usually has a yellow tint. He goes to the back zone. In the sun, the plumage of budgerigars fluoresces. So males attract females faster for nesting. Glowing birds notice and day, and people - only at night.
I propose to get acquainted with another type of very beautiful and smart parrots in the article: how to keep and care at home
Where wild parrots live in nature
Australia is considered the birthplace of wavy pets. This is the main habitat of wild birds. Mostly they live on the east and southwest coast, where the least dense forests. Nesting is carried out by birds in semi-desert areas and steppe zones with rare trees and shrubs. 
They breed offspring in the wild, regardless of the time of year. Parrots live in packs. On the plains they seek grass seeds, on the green plains they seek water and other food. The birds move quickly and can fly long distances. Today, the transportation of wild parrots from Australia is prohibited, as the bird population is declining.
How to determine the gender of poultry
Determining the sex of the future pet is not difficult. At the base of the beak there is a certain area - wax:
- in young males it is purple, and in a female it is blue with a border around the nostril zone;
- mature male birds have a purple or dark blue wax, and females have brown or beige-blue. She gets such a shade during nesting.
How long a budgerigar will live
On average, a bird of this type lives 10-15 years. Rare specimens in the wild survive to 8 years, mostly half as much. In nature, they are killed by predators, natural disasters, as well as hunger. With good care at home, a pet can live up to 20 years.
Budgerigar colors
Favorite many decorative bird has a variety of colors of plumage:
- Cobalt birds first appeared in London at the exhibition of parrots in 1910.
- Olive greens bred in France.
- Yellow parrots are obtained as a result of crossbreeding in Belgium.
- Light green is a natural natural color.
- Dark green appeared in France.
- Sky blue brought Belgian ornithologists.
- Gray-green parrots live in Australia.
- Gray individuals were imported from England and Australia.
- Violet appeared in German breeders.
- Bright yellow parrots (lutea).
- Red-eyed albinos were bred in Germany in the 40s.
By plumage, you can distinguish a pet from a wild one. Curly parrots with plumage in the form of curly stems are highlighted. Spengles have a waviness with a mirror reflection, the Czechs are distinguished by a fluffy cap and larger sizes.
Chubati or crested birds have crests on the head of various shapes. By the degree of color, monochrome and multicolor birds are distinguished. Among them there are penguins, harlequins and birds with a chaotic arrangement of spots.
What do budgerigars eat
Basically, all feathered breeders buy special mixtures for their feeding. They include sunflower seeds, onion herbs, canary, millet, oats. The product must not contain any chemicals, dyes or expired shelf life. 
It is sometimes useful to give the bird a sprouted oat, only fresh each time. The remaining residues are immediately thrown out of the feeder. Ready mixes are given without fail during hatching of chicks, molting, and if the bird is sick.
For good health of wavy birds, they are introduced into the diet:
With care give special cereal sticks for birds or honey crackers. Fruits and vegetables are given fresh and pure. Vitamins are administered only during the feeding of offspring, illness, severe stress or molting.
It is forbidden to give the bird alcohol and chocolate, sweet candies, rhubarb and potatoes, milk and kefir. Parrots are often etched with domestic ornamental plants. In order for them to have normal digestion, it is necessary to pour clean sand into the cage.
It is useful to give flaxseed, rice porridge, buckwheat, wheat or rye at home to the birds. They are boiled without adding salt. Fresh corn, grapes, banana, clover grass, dandelion, wood lice are suitable as top dressing.
How do wavy decorative parrots breed
In captivity, birds of this family live 10-15 years. Before nesting in nature, the female chooses the male. She is usually attracted by the characteristics of the male representative, the ability of his feathers to fluoresce under the influence of sunlight.
In Australia, the female hatches chicks twice a year. Pets should have a long break before nesting. Under natural conditions, undulations live in crevices of rocks or hollows of trees. 
For pets equip a house with a straw bedding. At one time, the female lays 3-5 eggs on average. Sometimes 10-12 pcs. She incubates them for 20 days. The male at this time procures and brings food. Chicks are born blind and naked.
After a few weeks, their body is covered with dense fluff. After a month, feathers appear. Normal plumage is formed no earlier than 3 months of age. Younger birds are not worth buying. Genetic diseases appear after the first molt.
Arrangement of a cage for a budgie
A feathered pet should live in a spacious and clean cage. The norm for one parrot is 30 cm wide, 35 cm high and 40 cm long. It is better to take a large aviary or a cage twice as large so that the bird can fly a little inside.
Inside there should be different wooden poles, not plastic ones. This is important for sewing claws on paws. Too thick or thin plastic poles can cause deformation of fingers and claws in birds, corns and corns.
Without fail, fresh water should be in the wavy nest, it is poured daily into a special fixed drinking bowl. The grain mixture is poured into the feeder. Separately, there is a container for mineral dressing and soft food. A stone is attached to one side to grind the beak. Parrots love toys - ropes, swings, bells. To quickly and easily clean up after the pet, the cage is equipped with a deep retractable tray. 
Wash the feathered cage with soda and warm water. No cleaning agents are used. It is better to let out a feathered friend’s cage daily, fly around the room. Previously, it is aired, but then the windows and windows are closed.
They are drawn with curtains so that the bird does not hit the glass. All indoor plants are also cleaned so that the budgerigar does not poison them. Feathered pets are very fond of water procedures. Regularly they are given a bath with water, sprayed during the heat of the birds in a cage from a spray bottle.
How to choose a wavy pet
Experts recommend buying a pet for 3-4 months. An adult parrot will adapt for a long time and may even become ill. It is better to give preference to parrot breeders who keep pets in the right conditions. In the markets you can stumble on an unhealthy bird.
A healthy bird has dense feathers that are clean and shiny. There are even scales on the legs. The sick individual is inactive, indifferent to others, often tufted, with dull and disheveled feathers. 
It is important to remember before buying that birds like to sing and can do this very early in the morning. They litter a lot - paper scraps, feathers, droppings, husks from feed. Every day they will have to clean and clean the cage so that there is no unpleasant smell of feces.
Fans of indoor flowers should rearrange their plants in another room. The bird can sample the ground, nibble the leaves, and then pick up the helminths.
Near the parrot and in this room where he lives, you can’t smoke, spray perfumes, air fresheners, paint nails, cook food. The tender respiratory system of the wavy can seriously suffer from this.
How sick are budgies
Very often, decorative parrots get a cold. They begin to sneeze and sniff. Their feathers often affect lice and mites. This causes feather loss and itching. If the bird has lost its appetite and looks lethargic, it is quite possible she picked up worms. Periodically, it is necessary to check the cesspool of the budgerigar, especially during the breeding season.
Sick birds are treated with anthelmintics, chamomile broth, vitamin preparations, tick sprays, and a lamp is sent to disinfect the cage.
What is the best way to care for a budgie
Stress for the bird - moving to a new habitat. At this time, it is better not to turn on the TV loudly, to remove other pets that will excite the feathered friend. At night, some breeders cover the cage with a thin sheet, making several slots for air. 
On warm days, you can put a bird cage in the sun to produce vitamin D. Parrots usually molt twice a year. They feed her with vitamins and try not to disturb. Ascorbic acid or lemon juice can occasionally be added to water.
It does not need to be boiled. Ordinary filtered or bottled water is suitable. Once a month in the house of a feathered pet, spring cleaning is carried out, wiping it with water, a decoction of wormwood or chamomile.
Temperature and suitable lighting
In the room where the wavy friend lives, it is important to maintain a favorable temperature regime, microclimate and lighting. You can not put a cage with pets in a draft and direct sunlight, near hot batteries. Suitable temperature for poultry is 20-22 degrees. Humidity - 60%.
The light mode is also very important so that the bird can sleep and rest. A parrot is brought to the balcony in spring and summer on non-hot days. In this case, you can throw a light tulle on the cage or make a zone with a shadow.
How to teach a parrot to speak
Small budgies with wavy plumage are distinguished by memory, curious and intellectual disposition. They are trained, playful and sociable, very observant. They can open and close the cage if it has a simple latch. 
It is better for them to live in small flocks or in pairs, since the birds are very sociable.
They love all kinds of toys that you can swing, take in its beak. Such devices are sold at any pet store. To teach a pet to speak, it is better to buy a young active individual 3-5 months old, prone to loud twittering.
If you want to have funny talkers in the house, budgies will do, care and maintenance of which will not bring much trouble, but should become systematic. Birds need conditions that do not pose a threat to their life, contribute to the favorable course of their life processes - adaptation, communication.
What does a wavy parrot look like?
The bird has the following characteristics:
- size about 18 cm without tail, wings 10 cm;
- tail - elongated, stepped, 8-10 cm;
- limbs - reddish or bluish, with 4 long fingers and bent claws;
- eyes - dark blue, with a white or yellowish edging;
- the beak is strong, curved, like a bird of prey. At its base is visible wax with nostrils;
- the tongue is short and thick, if the care of budgies is accompanied by their upbringing, then the birds begin to copy human speech.
The bird attracts with a catchy beautiful outfit and a cheerful, sociable disposition, simplicity of maintenance, and the ability to make it handmade. With such a pet it is always interesting - it is distinguished by noise and talkativeness, plays with toys (bell, mirror), imitates the singing of birds and human speech. The most gifted remember up to 600 words, small phrases.
Budgerigar colors
Wild undulations are painted in lemon color. The wings, back and head are covered with stripes of yellow and a little black, the lower part of the back is brilliant green, the tail is blue, and dark spots are found on the throat. Budgerigars, care and maintenance of which are carried out in captivity, are divided into two color groups:
How many years have budgies?
Owners are concerned about the question - how many budgerigars live in order to adjust their menu, for example, when caring and keeping an elderly individual, a lighter diet may be needed and. In the wild with many dangers and epidemics, their lifespan is 8-10 years. Budgerigars, the care and maintenance of which are carried out at home, with high-quality feed, constant access to fresh herbs and fruits, the possibility of daily flights, can last up to 10-15 years of age.
How to determine the age of the budgerigar?
Before you need to know his age. The young bird is better tamed, speaks faster and gets used to the new environment and hosts more easily. The difficulty is that a pet at 5 years old looks the same as at 15. Only by buying a young chick before the first molt can you be sure of his age, then it is difficult to determine it.
Young males have a purple wax, in the female it is beige or blue with a light border around the nostrils. The plumage of the chicks is faded, the white iris on the eye is absent (up to 6 months), the wave goes all over the head (after molting at 4 months in the front, it disappears), their beak is darker than in adults. Birds purchased from breeders have rings with the year of birth on their paws - they determine the exact age from them.
Domestic budgies are picky, but their care and maintenance imply compliance with light and temperature conditions. Chronic lack of sleep or hypothermia can cause colds, molt, pinching, loss of appetite in the feathered. Budgerigar content:
- Lighting. Daylight hours should be 10-12 hours in winter and 12-14 in summer. At night, the cell is covered with tissue.
- Ultraviolet. UV rays favor the production of vitamin D3 in birds and their absorption by the body of calcium. With proper maintenance in the summer, the pet needs to arrange sunbathing - 30 minutes a day. In winter, artificial UV lamps are mounted above the cage.
- Temperature mode. Optimum - + 22-25Gdeg; C, its sharp drops and drafts are not allowed. When leaving and keeping the pet in a painful condition, it is heated with 40 watts of lamps.
- Activity. Birds should fly 20-30 minutes a day. It is important to close the windows, make sure that the pet does not come across dangerous objects.
Budgie cage
The content of parrots is recommended to be made in a rectangular cage made of metal rods. Its minimum size is 40x25x40 cm, when it is planned to breed budgerigars and buy a couple of pets, the dimensions of the home should be increased. Until a nesting house is installed for them, they will not reproduce. The housing for budgies, the care and maintenance of which are carried out at home, is equipped with:
- extendable bottom;
- perches 1.2 cm thick;
- feeders for grain and additional feed;
- a drinker;
- large, calcined sand is poured into the bottom.
House for budgies
As a rule, the budgerigar does not breed at home in the species enclosure. In order for the couple to have an instinct of procreation, one more house must be inserted into it. When keeping several pairs in the enclosure, each one needs to build such a structure, otherwise the females can hammer each other to death. For one couple, a horizontal plywood house with a height of 15 cm and a bottom of 25x15 cm is suitable, hang it at the top of the house. Arrangement:
- drawer cover - removable to restore order in it;
- on the side cuts a notch with a diameter of 5 cm at a distance of 3 cm from the top;
- a perch is attached under the hole to lower and raise the birds into the house.
Budgerigar nest
A convenient nest for budgies is arranged inside the plywood box. To keep the female and the chicks, they place sawdust with a layer of 2 cm on the bottom of the house, and make a special recess for laying in the litter - with a diameter of 8 cm and a depth of 1.5 cm. Otherwise, the eggs will be rolled out throughout the box or the girl will throw all the chips when arranging the nest. As a care for the proper growth of the skeleton of the chicks, calcium powder is poured into the bottom.
Budgerigar care at home
Caring for birds does not take much time. How to care for a budgie:
- daily change the water in the drinker;
- every day to take care of feeders and drinking bowls - wash them with hot water and baking soda, wipe dry;
- put the bathing suit in the house once a week, after the procedure - clean;
- with proper care, a cardinal cleaning should be done once a month - the cage and equipment should be washed with a decoction of chamomile and dried.
How to feed a budgie?
Feathered metabolism is fast, so the main food should always be present in the home, with proper care and maintenance it is important to diversify it with herbs, vegetables, fruits. What do budgerigars eat:
- the basis of the portion - grain mixtures, consist of about 70% millet of different types, 10% oats, 20% - wheat, canary, hemp, and flaxseed;
- fresh vegetables: cucumbers, bell peppers, beets, carrots;
- greens: parsley, radish tops, lettuce, dandelion, spinach, clover;
- fruits: pineapple, apricots, quince, cherries, grapes, bananas, watermelon, strawberries, plums, raspberries, citrus fruits.
Budgerigar breeding
For breeding, you can allow a young couple from the age of 1 year, the process is started in the summer, when there are a lot of green feeds available. The couple provide daylight hours at 16 hours, a week before pairing they are saturated with vitamins - give egg mixtures with semolina and carrots, greens, chalk. How to determine the sex of a budgie (after 3-4 months):
- males have a bright purple moss;
- in females it is beige or brown with a white fringing of the nostrils.
When the pair intended for breeding is kept, a nest box is put in a cage; during the month, the female lays 4-12 eggs, hatch them for 20 days. After this, the chicks hatch — blind and without plumage. A week later, they see clearly, after 10 days, a fluff sprouts. The first weeks they are cared for by the mother - feeds the chicks with goiter milk, then gives the adult softened food. After 30-35 days, the kids leave the nest. The maintenance and care of them is carried out in a separate cage, when they already eat on their own. After 1-2 clutches, the nest is removed so that the female rests.
How to tame budgerigar?
The wavy are very smart and friendly. They are careful, but even an incredulous pet makes contact quickly. The main thing in training is patience, everything must be done without haste. How to tame the budgerigar:
- After the store, the pet does not need to bother for several hours to get used to the environment.
- The dwelling is placed at the level of human eyes, so the bird can better see who is approaching it.
- The process of taming begins with the proposal to the pet of his favorite goodies through the bars, affectionately calling his name. In case of failure, attempts are repeated the next day. As a result, the bird will take a treat out of curiosity.
- Next, you need to try to feed the bird from the hands in a cage. It is better to do this in the morning when she is hungry.
- After you need to teach the budgie to sit on a finger, slipping it under the perch. They soon realize what they want from them.
- Then you can offer the bird a treat outside the cage. No need to chase a parrot - he himself must approach his hand as soon as he gets used to the situation.
How to teach a budgerigar to speak?
Wavy are able to repeat human words, each individual has his own degree of talent - some talk a lot, the rest less. How to teach a budgie to talk:
- it is better to buy a young male, conduct lessons in a quiet place;
- first you can learn his nickname, repeat the word clearly and legibly. When he remembers him, move on to the next;
- start with easy words, lessons complicate gradually;
- it is important not to forget to praise the bird, to give goodies;
- the more time spent on training, the more extensive the vocabulary of the parrot;
- you can record several phrases on the player and put them near the bird.
Budgie diseases
Domestic budgies, the care and maintenance of which are made with violations, can become ill. This is due to poor-quality feed, non-compliance with hygiene, lighting, temperature conditions. Budgies - Common Diseases and Treatment:
- Cold. Symptoms - sneezing and runny nose. Care in this case: to irradiate the bird with a 40 W table lamp, give vitamins, put a decoction of chamomile in the house.
- Defeat by ticks and down-eaters. Signs - itching, self-plucking, feathers are spoiled by holes. In the pan, moving insects are noticeable. The lupus erythematosus is expelled with Frontline, putting it on the back of the head. Ticks are destroyed with an aversectin, novertin ointment, applying the tool with a brush to the paws, beak, waxwort, cloaca.
- Oviposition delay. The sign is that the female does not leave the bottom of the cage, is breathing heavily, a swelling forms near the cloaca. Girls rush even in the absence of a male. A stuck egg can come out if instilled in petroleum jelly in the anus, put a heating pad covered with a cloth on the bottom. If it does not help, you need to carry the female to the doctor, otherwise she will die.
In this section, you will find answers to all questions regarding the care of parrots: the choice of a cage, the correct diet of a bird, swimming, how to build a nest and a house for parrots, safe living with other pets and the needs of the parrot, according to your type. So that keeping a parrot at home does not become burdensome, it is better to study the maximum amount of information about the type of bird and its care, even before purchase.
A suitable cage, access to sunlight, good nutrition, daily walks with games and your attention will provide the bird with a decent life with the opportunity to show all your talents and become your real friend. Initially, having accustomed a parrot to the correct permanent rituals: cleaning / feeding, etc., you will ensure an adequate reaction of the bird to what is happening in your house, which will undoubtedly affect the balance of the parrot and strengthen confidence in you.
How to care for a parrot if you are not its first owner, if the bird is wild, sick, in adulthood or is it a chick before the first molt? There is an infinite number of questions, since the cases are always unique, no matter how commonplace the appearance of a parrot in your house would seem. The fact is that living conditions and attitude to the bird influence its character and perception of the world around it. In this case, parrots, like people, have a multifaceted nature, so caring for parrots at home requires enormous patience from you and your readiness to study in detail the nature of the bird, its psychological and physical health.
Regardless of the type of parrot, clear requirements are observed in observing all the rules for keeping birds. Experiments with food and living conditions are extremely dangerous for a bird; you should not draw parallels with your lifestyle. What is acceptable to you may not always be acceptable to the bird. As well as the notion that if a bird likes it, it means that it’s good / useful / right - it’s absolutely not true!
Caring for parrots implies a great responsibility, when acquiring a bird it is important to realize that now its life is in your hands and its well-being and longevity will depend only on you.
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Of course, everyone wants their pet to live happily ever after. Such a life is impossible without certain efforts on the part of the owners. You will learn about what you need to do to provide the budgerigar with proper care and maintenance at home and thereby help your bird live as long as possible, in this article.
What you need to know before making a purchase?
A new pet in the house is not only a joy, but also a great responsibility. In this regard, you will have some problems and limitations. Therefore, before answering the question of how to keep and properly care for a budgie at home, I will tell you about the restrictions that arise on the owners of these birds. There are a few facts to consider:
- Budgies get up early and excellent sing. Therefore, every time in the morning you will hear a funny song from your bird.
- You will have to clean up the room daily in the room where the pet lives, as it will litter a lot feathers, various scraps of paper, husk from feed, droppings and the like.
- If there are a lot of flowers or other plants in your house, then you will need to remove them from the room where the bird will live. The fact is that when you release the budgie, it will probably be bite the leaves of plantstastes the land. All this can lead to poisoning and helminth infections.
- Maintaining and caring for budgies at home will force you to abandon the use in the room where the bird (s) of various perfumes, aerosols, fresheners, smoking, painting nails, cooking, etc. Budgerigars (both females and males) have very sensitive respiratory system. Therefore, such aromas can cause serious harm to their health.
- Be mentally and financially prepared for the fact that parrots may appear different disease. You may also be allergic to a feathered friend. All this leads to a waste of time and money, since without timely medical help can not do.
- In no case you can’t leave the bird alone for a long time. If you decide to go somewhere to rest, then the duration of rest should be no more than two days. Otherwise, you need to find a person in advance who could take care of the pet for some time, and introduce them to each other.
Willingness to such circumstances shows that the acquisition of a budgie is for you. Next, let's talk about what are the rules for the care and maintenance of such birds.
What things do you need to care for a budgie at home?
For the favorable mental and physical development of the bird, you need to create comfortable living conditions for it in the house. Nothing should threaten the health of a feathered friend.
To prepare a place for the cage, for the residence of a new pet, you need in advance, before you bring it home. To avoid possible injuries when the parrot walks around the room, remove all objects that may be at least somehow dangerous to his health: chemicals, various crayons, markers, broken and small things, wires.
Be sure to buy the right care and keeping budgies at home. cells. They should be comfortable and properly equipped. Namely - to include a drinking trough, feeding trough, swimming pool, poles and toys. When buying, pay particular attention to the shape of the bird house. I advise you to buy big copies, squared. Since in nature these birds often fly from branch to branch, in order to feel comfortable they need a lot of space.
Bird housing should be in a place suitable for the favorable mental and physical condition of the bird. Therefore, think first of all not about the aesthetic beauty of the room, but about the comfort of a parrot.
What conditions are suitable to properly care for budgies?
The cage should be at home in quiet place. That is, where no one will interfere with the wave, where he will not hear loud voices and sounds. Of course, a bathroom, kitchen or hallway are the worst options for placing it. In general, moving is a very stressful situation for the birds, they see new places, strangers. Therefore, they need time and peace to adapt.
Climate the room should also be suitable for a comfortable bird stay. In no case should you put the cage next to the windows, with heating appliances. Drafts should also be avoided. Necessary temperature condition is approximately - 22 - 25 degrees. Average percentage recommended humidity in the room - 60% .
If the street is warm enough, then you can put a cage on the balcony. For the health of a budgie it will be useful to be in the sun and outdoors. However, when keeping budgies, you must also consider that they do not like too high a temperature, heat, heat. Direct rays from the sun should not fall on the bird, so cover half of the cage with a light cloth. Then your feathered pet will be able to take refuge in its shade from direct sunlight.
Nutrition
If you properly care for a budgie parrot (boy or girl) after the acquisition (purchase at a pet store or with hands), then he will be able to live up to about 15 years. Balanced feeding (or the necessary diet) is an important component of the competent maintenance and care of parrots. These birds have a high body temperature (about 41 degrees) and, accordingly, have a fast metabolism. In this regard, the pet must eat the right way in order to timely replenish his body with all the necessary nutrients.
You can feed a winged friend:
- granular feed
- vegetables
- seeds
- cereals
- fruit.
Sometimes in small quantities you can give:
- pasta,
- bread,
- boiled chicken
- sweet pastries.
Wherein don't give sweets often!Their use leads to excessive activity.
Never give salty, pickled and fried foods, avocados, strawberries, papaya, alcoholic milk, tea and coffee drinks, cocoa, chocolate, meat and fish products.
The budgie should always have clean water in the drinker. Also, besides fresh waterhe needs vitamins and mineralsthat contain large quantities phosphorus and calcium. Therefore, it is recommended to give the bird limestone. Also, the presence of grains of sand and small pebbles in the diet of a parrot helps the work of its digestive tract. Therefore, make sure that your feathered friend can receive these elements that are important for his health.
How many times a day to feed a budgie?
Usually, once a day is enough. During the day, the bird eats a special mixture of grains, the amount of which is approximately two or two and a half teaspoons.
If you notice that this feed norm is not enough, that the bird does not eat up during the day, then there are 2 options:
- add 1/2 teaspoon more;
- feed 2 times a day, dividing the daily norm in half.
You should not feed your feathered pet only with dry food! In nature, they do not eat dry grain. They must have a varied diet!
Communication
The conditions for keeping, breeding and caring for budgies at home provide for communication. Budgerigars need to communicate either with a person, like with relatives. It is better if the bird has the opportunity to spend time with the owner and with other birds. Monotony, boredom, lack or lack of communication lead to health problems. A pet may begin to suffer depression and pluck its feathers.
Therefore, speak and play with the bird every day. Also let her fly freely in the room.
Before releasing a parrot in free flight, check the closeness of doors, refrigerators, windows, washing machines and so on. In addition, you must first hide or close all objects containing water. For example, a bathroom and a toilet room. Open aquariums and filled glasses also have no place in the room where the parrot will fly. The fact is that, perhaps, he will want to swim, drown and drown.
Watch the budgie so that nothing happens to him. And, of course, if you have other animals at home (cats, dogs, etc.) that are not averse to playing or hunting for a bird, remove them from the room with the parrot.
Of course, you will not always be with your feathered pet, so make sure that he has the toys. Huge happiness to a parrot can bring the settlement of another bird to him, which would become him a couple. Correct care for budgies - this means not only to look after them, but also for their offspring. That is, to create all conditions so that birds can take care of their chicks. If you have a male and a female, then they will need a nesting house with a nest for chicks.
Cell care
Clean the cage every week. at least two times. To do this, use warm water. It should not contain any substances that you usually use in your home to clean or clean something. That is, do not use powders, floor fluids, etc., for the care of a parrot. Make sure you have a cleaning brush. For this purpose, for example, an unnecessary, used toothbrush is perfect.
After you wash all the things that are in the cage, do not forget to wipe them with a dry rag. The dirtiest part of the bird house is the pallet. Therefore, clean and wipe it thoroughly. When the cleaning is completed, you can put new paper on the bottom of the clean cage or sprinkle special sand purchased at the pet store.
Bird care
Periodically, parrots need grind your claws and beaks. For this purpose they need wood items. It can be some kind of wooden toy, a small toy tree, a stick, a floor feeding trough, a wooden drinking bowl, etc. Owners should take care in advance that their birds can satisfy the need for grinding their claws and beak without problems.
Parrots also have seasonal molting. Useful information about these difficult periods in the life of feathered friends and about.
Watch your pet's behavior. If he does not behave as before, and you do not know the reasons for this behavior, contact your veterinarian for help. This should be done as soon as possible - with the first suspicion of a disease.
Observe bird droppings. Liquid droppings over time may indicate that the parrot is sick.
I hope that this article helped you find everything that interested you about life, the features of care and keeping budgies in the home. And now you know what you must know for all the owners of these winged pets.
Below I also additionally post an interesting video on the topic. I highly recommend watching it.
Please tell us in the comments how you care for your budgie?
