you if it is enclosed in a cage. The parrot who leans through the cage bars to try to get closer to you may well be expressing interest in going home with you. This happened to me when I bought Carlos at a bird show.
If you can find a breeder who will allow you to visit a young bird they are hand rearing several times before you actually take possession this is often the best way to select a companion bird. Establishing a rapport in this way is a very good start.
DO’S AND DON’T’S DON’T reject a parrot that is over effusive when making physical contact with your or push him or her away with a rebuff because you are nervous. This will create misunderstanding. DON’T expect a new parrot to understand you or vice versa overnight. If you buy an older bird it can take several years to reach a point where you and your bird are in harmony all the time. This is why buying the youngest bird available is so worthwhile. DON’T overload your pet with too much attention and then diminish your attention. This is the most common and worst mistake a new owner can make. Never think your bird will not notice the difference. These birds are smart cookies! DON’T try to force your pet bird into situations with which it is
uncomfortable, such as a cage it obviously dislikes. Some birds will cling obstinately to old scruffy cages even if you buy a smart new one. A parrot’s cage is its own territory. DON’T expect your new pet bird to entertain visitors. Allow several weeks for your new pet to settle in. DON’T compare your bird with a very talented or well behaved bird owned by someone else you know. Every bird is an individual and you should not expect too much too soon or ignore your own bird’s qualities. DO establish a simple routine for providing what your bird needs and appreciates. DO ensure that you have a suitable person ready, willing and able to take care of your pet bird when you go on holiday. The selection of the right person is so important. Ideally you need at least two suitable people and even better fellow parrot keepers. Holiday time is often the biggest problem for parrot owners. I frequently board parrots in my own home for friends and I feel my own birds learn a great deal from the experience and are very sociable themselves as a result of getting to know our frequent visitors. DO offer the opportunity for good exercise, mental stimulation and fun playtimes for your bird everyday. Try
If you can find a breeder who will allow you to visit a young bird they are hand rearing several times before you actually take possession this is often the best way to select a companion bird. Establishing a rapport in this way is a very good start.
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