Parrot Care
Parrot Care parrots are known for their intelligence, unique personalities, long lifespan (in some species, over 30 years!) and striking colouring. Some varieties, such as African Greys, Amazons and Quakers have tremendous vocal ability, resulting in the capacity to mimic the human voice, much to their owner’s delight.
Making a home for your parrot
Parrots can be a variety of sizes depending on their species, however, a good rule of thumb to follow is that their cage should be at least double the size of their full wingspan, although the bigger, the better. Parrots do not always share their space well with others, even those of their own kind, so be careful if you plan to mix your birds, watching closely for signs of aggression.
Making a comfortable place for your parrot
A Parrot’s high level of intelligence means they respond very well to toys. Mirrors, destruction toys, bells and puzzles all provide good entertainment. Natural branch perches also make perfect additions to their homes, providing they are the correct diameter suitable for their feet. In the wild, the most dominant parrots have the highest perches, so install them no higher than human eye level, to avoid your birds becoming overly authoritative.