How to Care for a Parrot

If you are caring for a parrot, provide a cage for it that is large enough to allow for movement and wing spreading.  Also, feed your parrot a variety of foods and clean food and water bowls daily.  Clean your birds cage every few days as well, and play with your parrot regularly with toys.

• Purchase a cage that is large enough to house your parrot.  The cage needs to be large enough for your parrot to move and spread out its wings.  Also, look for a cage with a perch because this is necessary for nail health.


• Place food and water bowls in your cage and clean them daily.  Rinse bowls and inspect them for dirt and debris.  If they appear dirty clean them with soap and water.  Put clean water and food in bowls and place them back in the cage.  Bowls need to be replaced occasionally so look for damage from chewing and clawing.


• Feed your parrot a variety of foods for good health.  Choose pellet food, seeds, lettuce, grains, and fruit.  Switch food choices often because this keeps parrots happy.


• Clean your parrot's cage at least three times a week.  Replace paper placed on the bottom of the cage and remove seed shells or other discarded food items.  Look for feces on the side of the cage and wipe it off with a damp cloth.


• Give your parrot a lot of attention.  Parrots are social birds and require playtime and conversation.  Provide toys for your bird and take it out of its cage to use them. Also, speak to your parrot often in a calm and friendly manner.