The maintenance of small domesticated parrots in the apartment has many advantages, but, not knowing how to care for a wavy parrot, one should not rush with the purchase of such a pet. Improper maintenance, care and feeding of wavy parrots can lead to serious illnesses and the death of birds. At the same time, for residents of large cities in the content of a small bird, there are many advantages, because with a parrot you do not have to walk, and if you have a well-equipped cage and the opportunity to purchase high-quality food and additives, taking care of the bird will not be difficult. So what does it take to keep this bird? Let's see what the experts recommend.
Rules of care for wavy parrots
With proper care, the life expectancy of birds is about 20 years, but many common mistakes lead to a significant reduction in their life to 6-8 years. And in order to ensure a full life to the pet, the following rules should be observed:
- The bird cage should be spacious enough. Decorative round cells, with a domed roof are absolutely unacceptable for birds. The best option is a tall rectangular cage, with a flat surface. In the cage, at different levels, the perches of different widths should be fixed, so that the parrot kneads the feet. It is also necessary to have a retractable tray for cleaning the cage;
- the cell should be placed in a bright room at a height of 1-1.5 m from the floor, in a place protected from drafts, as well as away from heating appliances;
- be sure to release the parrot from the cage so that it can fly freely;
- avoid sudden temperature changes, harmful to parrots, and maintain moderate air humidity;
- for a full-value diet, it is necessary to provide a bird with a light day of 12 hours in winter and 14 hours in summer;
- not the last role in the maintenance of a wavy parrot plays care of a beak. With excessive growth of the beak, the parrot has problems with eating, which affects its general condition. Therefore, to care for the beak of a wavy parrot, it is necessary to place in the cage disinfected branches of trees with bark, about which the bird will grind not only the beak, but also claws. It is important to choose the branches of such tree species that are not harmful to the bird, and you can not collect branches near roads or take them off the ground. Beagle parrots can also be purchased at the pet store. If, in spite of everything, the beak and claws of a parrot grow, they need to be cut. This procedure requires experience, so the first time you should shorten the beak and claws only under the supervision of a specialist.
- daily it is necessary to clean the cell tray, feeders and drinking bowls. For this you can use a decoction of chamomile. General cleaning of the cell is carried out once a month;
- in free access for parakeet should be a container with sand, necessary for digestion bird. It can be sifted river sand, burned in the oven, or special sand for birds, purchased at a pet store;
- one of the most important stages in the maintenance and care of a wavy parrot is feeding. The bird's diet should be balanced, contain a sufficient amount of vitamins and minerals. The main food of birds are grain mixtures consisting of millet, oats, canary seed, and a small number of other useful grains and seeds. Ready mix can be purchased at a pet store. Food should be of high quality, without mold and fungi.
- The water for the parrot should be well cleaned and repaired. Boiled water can not be given to birds;
- when there are signs of the disease, you should contact the ornithologist, for diagnosis and treatment. In most cases, timely assistance can save a pet's life;
- parrots can not be unnecessarily taken in hand, it can lead to shock and even to the death of the bird;
- If there are other animals in the house, make sure there is no threat to the parrot on their part. Friendly relations between pets of different species are rare exceptions, and most often the owners have to constantly isolate the animals from each other;
- a parrot needs the communication and attention of the owner. Without this the bird will be sad, which will affect its health;
- without the experience in the maintenance of birds should not rush with the breeding of parrots. It should be borne in mind that the maintenance of the female during masonry and the care of nestlings of undulating parrots is associated with certain difficulties and requires knowledge in this area.
Vegetables and fruits should not contain harmful chemicals. Many products are contraindicated to parrots, in particular, containing tannins, cyanide. It is necessary to make a list of allowed and forbidden products, and keep it in a conspicuous place so that you do not accidentally feed the poultry with harmful products. Since parrots have an accelerated metabolism, the reaction to poisonous foods can develop in a matter of hours;
How to care for a wavy parrot in the autumn-winter period?
During the heating season, in addition to the above recommendations, you should carefully monitor the humidity and temperature in the room. Morning and evening should be wet cleaning. In order to compensate for the parrot shortage of sunlight should use a minimum of 100W light bulbs. To increase the immunity during this period it is recommended to add 2-3 drops of fresh lemon juice to the water. Also, strictly adhering to the instructions, you should use vitamin and mineral supplements.
How to care for a wavy parrot in the hot season?
In the summer, special attention should be paid to hygiene, to clean the cage more often, to follow, for the cleanliness of the trough and drinkers. Daily wet cleaning in the room will not be superfluous. Just keep the bird out of direct sunlight. The maintenance, care and breeding of wavy parrots can be an interesting hobby, both for adults and for children, because watching and communicating with these wonderful pets gives a lot of positive emotions and new impressions.