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Caring For A Parrot Bird: Tips You Should Know
By Dog Lover | May 19, 2009
There are many bits of advice that can make parrot care very easy. The grooming for parrots is much different than for cats and dogs as your parrot is a bird and has a beak and claws. Much of grooming focuses on the claws, beaks and wings and keeping your parrot in top condition can be time consuming and challenging.
There are many scenarios that can cause the beak to grow at odd angles or shapes. Many times an odd shaped beak can be related to birth, or even due to an accident in which the beak could not fully heal properly. Mites and fungus can grow in your parrot’s feathers and beak and you want to keep it as clean as possible so this does not occur.
It can be very dangerous to cut your parrot’s claws if you have never done so before and have not had the proper instruction. In such a case, it is best to take your pet to a professional who can safely trim his claws. It can also be harmful to let your parrot’s claws grow too long, as it is possible he could break a toe or develop problems walking and perching.
The wings of a parrot bird need to be correctly clipped so that they do not harm themselves when flying or landing. If the wings are not clipped then your parrot may be prone to flying into things and may have very hard ground landings. When keeping a parrot you want to remember that they are not wild as the length and breadth of their wings will not make them good at finding food in the wild.
As with any other pet, you are responsible for seeing that your parrot receives a well-balanced diet. Keep in mind when selecting food for your parrot that while seeds are an excellent source of protein and fats, they can soon make your parrot overweight, as he will not get enough exercise to work off such a fatty diet. Most pet stores sell pellets which provide an excellent amount of nutrition without the excess fat.
Before buying a parrot, it is important that you understand the supplies that will be necessary for caring for a parrot, such as parrot cages, food and water bowls, and clippers for nails and wings.
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