5 Things you MUST know about your favorite pets - Parrots
Parrots are one of the best gifts of nature, almost fairy tail like appearance makes them one of the favorite choice as companions and pets.Here are 5 things that Every keeper should know about his/her bird1. Behavioral Problems?
After a lot of research through the years the consensus is that Parrots present problems less frequently than most of the other pets, Especially the exotic ones, like Macaws, African Grey and Cockatiels. These species have stable temperaments and are less probable to show aggressive behavior. Macaws, even the smaller ones have a wonderful sense of “bigness”, result of their genetic traits, and can sometimes overreact to unfamiliar objects or something …show more content…
Macaws and African Grey Parrots can easily vocalize human voice if trained to do so. As the size of the bird(species) increases, its learning and vocal capabilities also increase. If the bird lives in a quiet household, chances are the bird will be quiet too, usually.3. Cuddle or Not?Most parrot species like to be cuddled on the back of their head and sometimes on their necks, by their mates. Pet parrots on the other hand residing inside a cage or household prefer the other bird to get cuddly with(if you have a pair). If you do not own a pair then the bird will want you to cuddle its head, if its not scared of you and loves you in return. After all no one hates a loving touch. Social species like Macaws, African Grey, Cockatiel, Cockatoos will even come to you to for getting all cuddly, they will play with your hand.Warning: Parrots that are too scared of human presence, don’t try to touch them, it will just scare them more. The big ones can even injure you in their defense. Instead give them time, and spend time with them without any touching involved. Let the bird get familiar with you first.4. Sexual BehaviourIn a household, sexually mature social parrots(like Macaw, Cockatiels, Cockatoos), exhibit less sexually differentiated behavior than many other smaller
Parrots are one of the best gifts of nature, almost fairy tail like appearance makes them one of the favorite choice as companions and pets.Here are 5 things that Every keeper should know about his/her bird1. Behavioral Problems?
After a lot of research through the years the consensus is that Parrots present problems less frequently than most of the other pets, Especially the exotic ones, like Macaws, African Grey and Cockatiels. These species have stable temperaments and are less probable to show aggressive behavior. Macaws, even the smaller ones have a wonderful sense of “bigness”, result of their genetic traits, and can sometimes overreact to unfamiliar objects or something …show more content…
Macaws and African Grey Parrots can easily vocalize human voice if trained to do so. As the size of the bird(species) increases, its learning and vocal capabilities also increase. If the bird lives in a quiet household, chances are the bird will be quiet too, usually.3. Cuddle or Not?Most parrot species like to be cuddled on the back of their head and sometimes on their necks, by their mates. Pet parrots on the other hand residing inside a cage or household prefer the other bird to get cuddly with(if you have a pair). If you do not own a pair then the bird will want you to cuddle its head, if its not scared of you and loves you in return. After all no one hates a loving touch. Social species like Macaws, African Grey, Cockatiel, Cockatoos will even come to you to for getting all cuddly, they will play with your hand.Warning: Parrots that are too scared of human presence, don’t try to touch them, it will just scare them more. The big ones can even injure you in their defense. Instead give them time, and spend time with them without any touching involved. Let the bird get familiar with you first.4. Sexual BehaviourIn a household, sexually mature social parrots(like Macaw, Cockatiels, Cockatoos), exhibit less sexually differentiated behavior than many other smaller