Which parrot is better to have in an apartment?

Having decided to have a parrot, even the smallest one, you should immediately set yourself up: we bring to the house not a toy, but a living creature, with its own character, requirements and habits. And we have to reckon with this, because we are “responsible for those who tamed”.

When the parrot begins to talk, there will be a feeling that not a bird lives in the house, but another member of the family. And he speaks suspiciously in familiar voices, and laughs like someone from the household. If a dog lives in the apartment, her barking at the parrot will also turn out reliable.

Even before buying birds, it is better to immediately learn as much as possible about them so that there are no surprises that have caused the refusal of pets. Parrots get used to the owners and are hard pressed to live apart, from this they can get sick, get depressed and even die.

You need to clearly know why the bird is acquired. If to decorate the interior or relieve stress after a hard day, then you should buy two parrots. They will deal with each other, communicate in their own bird language and will not require outside attention. It will be enough for the owner to look after them and admire their presence.

If a bird is needed for communication, the task is to teach her words, you should buy only one pet. Parrots are social animals, they need a company, and if there is no girlfriend nearby, the bird will literally look into the mouth of the owner, waiting for communication. Saying often the same words or phrases, we replenish the vocabulary of the parrot.Males learn especially quickly, but pronounce the female’s words more clearly. For those who have not made repairs, who really love animals, we advise you not to close the cage.

In order to eat and sleep, the parrot will always find a way to her, but at the same time he will participate in family life. The bird will be able to move around the apartment, sitting on the shoulder or head of the owner. She will throw off everything that is badly lying on the shelves, for hours will begin tossing a five-ruble coin or a box of matches. And this is not all the pranks that a parrot is capable of, but they only touches true bird lovers.

When a pet is freely walking, you should forget about the interior doors and accustom yourself not to use them, since the bird often flies after the owner or walks after him. Those who have a restrained attitude towards animals, or have just made repairs, it’s better to keep the parrot in a cage, but sometimes give it the opportunity to fly in order to “stretch” its wings.

And yet, if a baby lives in the house, from the crying of which its head “splits”, having got a parrot, one should be prepared that there are now two crying “children” in the family. When one starts screaming, he immediately continues the second. So, what should we be prepared for:

• clean the cage;
• remove garbage after the pet outside the cage;
• give attention to the parrot;
• endure noise: the larger the bird, the louder its voice;
• Be prepared for the parrot to chew on furniture, wallpapers, books;
• he can throw down any objects that are strong enough, and with pleasure listen to their ringing and crackling.

What do we get in return:

• a true, dedicated companion;
• to some extent, the interlocutor, because large birds can communicate meaningfully;
• stress relief, watching the pet's funny pranks;
• children learn to love, to be kind, tolerant and responsible;
• if there are other animals in the house, their communication with the parrot can be unforgettable.

Further there will be information for those who were not afraid of the playful character of the parrot, and who are ready to take responsibility for the wayward bird. Before you go to choose a pet, everything should be prepared for him in the apartment.

1. A cage for a budgerigar is selected with a volume of at least 45x60x60 cm, for a pair of birds - one and a half times more. The larger the pet, the larger the cage.
2. Poles located at different heights should have relief faces, so it’s easier for a bird to cling to them.
3. An auto-drinker and several feeders are needed: for grain feed and fruits with nuts.
4. They set up a bathing parrot; with the help of water, he gets rid of feather parasites.
5. The bird loves toys: ladders, mirrors, bells, swings. They should equip the cage before the appearance of the pet.
6. You need to purchase several types of grain feed and vitamins in advance.

Particular attention should be paid to the selection of space for the cell. It should not be in a draft, in a dark place, or, conversely, in direct sunlight. Do not place birds in the kitchen with a gas stove, especially under the ceiling, they will suffer from hot air and residual combustion products.

All parrots can live in apartments, but each case should be considered. Large birds need a large area. Pets need a suitable microclimate, without drafts, increased dampness and temperature changes. In addition, the choice of parrot breed depends on our expectations (what we want from the pet), on the presence of children in the family and material investments. Having examined the characteristics of different types of parrots, you can understand which family they are more suitable for.

If you choose a pet among all breeds of parrots, budgies can be considered universal.They are suitable for small and old, free and busy, as an interior decoration and as real good friends. Budgerigars are kept in families with babies, they rarely bite, and if this happens, their bite resembles a very tolerable pinching. The larger the bird, the more dangerous its beak.

Large breeds open nuts with one blow, the strength of their beak is enough to cause painful injuries even to an adult. Therefore, families with children should make their choice in favor of a small breed.

Nymphs are most often found in gray and lemon, with beautiful crests and pink, as if painted cheeks. They are sociable, most often have balanced complaisant characters. Their voices are much stronger than wavy, not everyone will be able to tolerate such harsh sounds.

A cage with over-excited birds is covered with a towel for a while. Corellas do not absorb human speech too well, but with patience, they can be taught a few phrases. In nature, these parrots fly actively, therefore they should be given the opportunity to fly in the apartment. In addition, they need a spacious cage, as for large parrots.

These birds are suitable for people who do not have time to engage in their education and training. Lovebirds love to live in pairs and share their time with each other, and people are allowed to admire and enjoy it.

They should not try to teach human speech, they prefer their twittering. These beautiful colorful birds have a strong beak, which can seriously injure a person. They are credited with unusual marital fidelity, although during sexual activity they can so seriously quarrel with each other that they have to be seated in different cells, and sometimes even change partners.

Bright cute birds with a gullible, curious character. They are completely immersed in the affairs of the family and become its equal participants. They live up to 20 years, but are very sensitive to drafts and humidity, therefore, if improperly maintained, they can die much earlier.

These are large birds, measuring from 25 to 45 centimeters in length. They are ideal partners for single people, very attached to their owners. They live up to 60 years old, are well trained, know a large number of words and talk incessantly, even when no one listens to them. They are not afraid of animals and strangers, they can entertain guests without embarrassment. Often they answer meaningfully. The bird is very friendly, uses its strong beak only for defense. Amazons have the only drawback - the high cost.

Amazingly smart birds from South Africa. They are easy to learn, learn a large number of words, but do not bother people with their conversations if they are not addressed. If necessary, they switch to other pets, more often cats and dogs.

Big expensive parrot, intellectual. Able to memorize up to 300 words. Very fond of people and communication with them. When he is left alone, he has fun as he can: he sings, dances, praises himself. But if he knows that someone is at home and does not approach him, he will scream in a heart-rending voice, demanding attention.

It is better to start a Jaco to people with a strong-willed character, during the upbringing, the pets should immediately be given to understand who is in charge. For this reason birds are not suitable for families with children, zhako try to command them and become uncontrollable. Although they are wayward and jealous, people love them for their high intelligence and meaningful understanding of words.

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