A New Baby Parrot: What Now?

You just saw a baby parrot in the pet shop, and fell in love with it, but you need parrot information. Alas, the shop has no parrot information books.

The sales clerk did offer one bit of parrot information, though. He said many parrots live as long as humans, so the baby years are important.

Preparing for a Baby Parrot

If you were bringing home a human baby, you would prepare the nursery for its arrival. Do the same for a baby parrot.

Most parrot information books advise that you provide the following:

* A large cage with strong bars – size for your parrot breed
* Heavy duty toys
* Food

Placing the Parrot’s Cage

One very important piece of parrot information is that the cage be placed in a room corner where the parrot will feel safe. The room should be kept at or above 68 degrees F (38 degrees C).

Breed-Specific Parrot Information

General parrot information is good for all baby parrots, but you will want specific parrot information, too. Check your local bookstore for parrot information books pertaining to your breed. Food needs, bedding, and socializing can differ from one breed to another.

* Get specific parrot information on feeding your bird. Each bird will have different nutritional needs.

* Get specific parrot information on handling your bird. They all need socializing, but some are shyer than others. Some enjoy all human attention, kissing, and petting. Others are more aloof, bonding with only one or two people.

* Get specific parrot information on teaching your bird to talk. Most parrot information books agree that this will probably not happen until after the bird’s first birthday. Talk to him, though, from the day you bring him home so he will know your voice.

General Parrot Information on Daily Schedule

Decide before you bring your parrot home how you will handle nights. Whatever you decide, do it consistently at the same time each night.

With proper parrot information, you can raise a loving, life-long companion.