One essential addition to the cage is a method of securing the door, the best and fool-proof method is by using a small padlock. Cages should not be positioned in the kitchen as fumes from everyday cooking can prove fatal.Ĭages should not be placed in the window or near doorways, because of the risk of draughts, nor should they be placed in direct sunlight when the bird may overheat. If you notice a smell or fumes move the cage to another room with good ventilation, fumes can arise from cleaning products, aerosol sprays, new paint, cigarette smoke, cooking gas, self cleaning ovens, carbon monoxide from household boilers and car exhausts, etc. Birds are very sensitive to fumes and gases, hence the use of canaries to detect dangerous gases in coal mines. Location of the cage is also very important. The best floor covering is old newspaper, this is cheap and readily available so that it can be changed daily. The bottom of the cage needs to be covered with something that can be changed regularly, this can be shredded paper or wood-shavings, but these tend to get blown about and make a mess around the cage. Remember that your parrot will treat its cage as its own territory, and will happily spend large parts of the day in it, so the cage should be as spacious as possible, and should allow the bird to at least be able to spread its wings. Whilst there are no right or wrong cages, a simple design will be easier to clean and maintain. This is the first major purchase before selecting your new companion, there are numerous designs and styles available, at various prices, from pet shops. Parrots, given the correct care and attention can be long lived and so will provide your household with not just a new pet, but a life-long companion and a new family member. Parrots have been held in high regard ever since 1504 when the first live parrot was imported into the UK, although the Romans kept them as pets long before this. The purpose of this article is to provide a complete guide for the new pet parrot owner. Pet Parrots - A Complete Beginner's Guide
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