Parrots make great pets!
If you are thinking of getting a parrot for a pet they do make great pets. There are a few things you should know before you bring a parrot into your home.
First thing is that parrots can live for a long time. Some species are said to live up to one hundred years. Our Amazon parrot Hooey is now 28 years old by my best calculations. So before getting a parrot you should realize this could be a lifetime pet.
Next, they do require work for their upkeep. The cage must be cleaned everyday and you must make sure they always have water and they require seeds and fresh vegetables and/or fruit each day as well. Keeping the cage clean is a constant effort. Parrots are quite messy especially if you let them out on top of his cage like Hooey. He poops wherever he is standing and drops food anywhere he happens to be when done with it. I have it set up to make it easier to keep these areas clean but just be aware that there is a lot of work involved in the care of a parrot.
One final tip about getting a parrot is that many of these birds bond with one person only. Hooey has bonded with me but my husband cannot get near him without being bit hard. Another thing is if a parrot bites you hard it can break skin and cause a great deal of pain.
These are just a few things to keep in mind when thinking of getting a parrot or other larger species of bird such as a Macaw. At our website at http://www.hibbsandheekspetcenter.com you can go to our Hooey's Bird Aviary link to find listing of other websites offering some good information on owning and caring for a parrot and other types of birds.
Donna
First thing is that parrots can live for a long time. Some species are said to live up to one hundred years. Our Amazon parrot Hooey is now 28 years old by my best calculations. So before getting a parrot you should realize this could be a lifetime pet.
Next, they do require work for their upkeep. The cage must be cleaned everyday and you must make sure they always have water and they require seeds and fresh vegetables and/or fruit each day as well. Keeping the cage clean is a constant effort. Parrots are quite messy especially if you let them out on top of his cage like Hooey. He poops wherever he is standing and drops food anywhere he happens to be when done with it. I have it set up to make it easier to keep these areas clean but just be aware that there is a lot of work involved in the care of a parrot.
One final tip about getting a parrot is that many of these birds bond with one person only. Hooey has bonded with me but my husband cannot get near him without being bit hard. Another thing is if a parrot bites you hard it can break skin and cause a great deal of pain.
These are just a few things to keep in mind when thinking of getting a parrot or other larger species of bird such as a Macaw. At our website at http://www.hibbsandheekspetcenter.com you can go to our Hooey's Bird Aviary link to find listing of other websites offering some good information on owning and caring for a parrot and other types of birds.
Donna
posted by Donna @ Monday, January 31, 2005
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