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Before You Bring Pet Birds Home, Educate Yourself On Their Special Needs
There’s no question but that kids love pets. Young children are learning about the world around them, and have a natural attraction to pets. It’s part of growing up. Kids learn how to care for others by taking care of their pets. Whereas dogs and cats are fairly durable creatures, pet birds have a special set of requirements in order for them to thrive. If you’re thinking of getting a pet bird, be sure you know how to take care of these feathered friends, before you bring them home. Here are a few things you need to know about the care of pet birds.
Unlike dogs and cats, pet birds are fragile creatures which require that you strictly adhere to certain care giving procedures in order for them to thrive. Parakeets, cockatoos and parrots are some of the more popular pet bird choices. These pet birds can live long lives, so long as you know how to care for them.
In their nature, pet birds are just a heartbeat away from their wild cousins. You need to realize that these birds are still closer to their natural habitats and do not naturally adapt to life in our artificially warmed and cooled homes. Pet birds, raised in a pet shop environment are better adapted to life in your home than some of the more exotic species.
for their safety and comfort, pet birds enjoy a safe haven such as is provided by a bird cage. However, they are extremely susceptible to respiratory problems caused by drafts. In their natural environment, birds seek sheltered places away from cool breezes. In a cage in your home, they don’t have that option. It’s up to you to protect them and provide shelter.
If you’re running the air conditioner, have a heavy bath towel on hand to drape around their cage. You needn’t cover the entire cage. Just wrap the towel around the top of the cage and let the towel hang, surrounding the area from which a draft is blowing.
Pet birds still rely heavily on instinct and you must remember that they’re essentially wild creatures. When the sun goes down, they’re ready for bed and sleep. At sunset, wrap that towel completely around the cage to simulate night in the wild. Instruct your kids to keep the noise down so their little feathered buddy can get some shut-eye. This is necessary for a healthy pet bird that thrives.
A bird’s metabolism rate is very high, compared with other domesticated animals. They need a diet composed of high quality seeds, nuts and fruits. Look on the net and also enquire of your pet shop owner as to correct diet. Get a book on the bird of your choice and read it thoroughly, with your kids, before you buy your bird.
When you feel you can properly care for that birdie, bring him home for years of mutually loving enjoyment.
Summary
In a cage in your home, they don’t have that option It’s up to you to protect them and provide shelter. If you’re running the air conditioner, have a heavy bath towel on hand to drape around their cage. You needn’t cover the entire cage. Just wrap the towel around the top of the cage and let the towel hang, surrounding the area from which a draft is blowing.
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