Keeping parrots healthy
Keeping parrots healthy watch out for any signs of disease, including symptoms such as weight fluctuations, breathing problems or mites. Maintain good hygiene of their home, regularly cleaning and washing the cage, food and water containers, and changing the ground covering.
Parrots also need to have their nails regularly trimmed. A professional bird groomer or vet can do this, or show you how if you wish to carefully carry out the procedure yourself.
Our retail store in Bristol, Barrow Mill Country Store, has train staff on hand to offer bird keeping knowledge and advice.
You can also contact us here for further information, and to answer any further birdkeeping queries
Feeding your parrot
Provide your parrot with fresh, top quality seed mixes and water on a daily basis. Other, snack-sized foods can also be offer such as bananas and leafy greens. Remember to research beforehand which foods are suitable for parrots, as some are surprisingly detrimental to their health, including avocados.
Free flying
Parrots need a lot o
, ideally up to four hours a day. This can be done around the home, making sure that all windows and doors and shut, dangers such as electric fans are switch off, and other pets keep safely.