| Parrot-Care Tips |
From "Pet Care"
episode PCW-105 |
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- When your parrot yells, never yell back: ignore him, or whisper to make him quiet down.
- Parrots scream instinctively in the morning and the evening. At those times of day you may be able to distract your bird with toys or hard chews (figure A).
- Never try to physically correct a parrot -- these birds are too smart for that to do any good.
Tips: - Parrots come form the rainforest, so they love to get wet. Try letting your parrot in the shower with you -- use a special shower perch that attaches to the tile so he'll have a safe place to sit (figure B). Or use a spray bottle to give him a shower. Do this three or four times a week (more often in hot weather), and he'll be a happy bird.
- If your parrot gets too wet, gently dry him with a blow dryer.
Guest: Mike Omartian
Owner, California Cage Works
3314 Burton Ave, Burbank, CA 91504
Tel: 818/ 843-MATE
FAX: 818/ 843-7409
Web site: www.californiacageworks.com Web site resources for Parrot-Care: Frequently Asked Questions about Birds from petsmart.com Books: Guide to a Well-Behaved Parrot
By Mattie Sue Athan and Matthew M. Vriends
ISBN: 0764110306
Barron's Educational Series Inc. (1999)
Available at bookstores nationwide and online.
Guide to Companion Parrot Behavior
By Mattie Sue Athan
ISBN: 0764106880
Barron's Educational Series, Inc. (1999)
Available at bookstores nationwide and online.
My Parrot, My Friend: An Owner's Guide to Parrot Behavior
By Bonnie Munro Doane and Thomas Qualkinbush
ISBN: 0876059701
Macmillan General Reference (1995)
Available at bookstores nationwide and online.
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