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Parrot Toys

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All About Parrot Toys

There are many different types of parrot toys for many different types of parrots. The hard thing is trying to choose the right toys for your parrot. In this article you will learn what toys are safe for each particular breed of parrot as well as learning all the reasons why it’s so important to have a few parrot toys inside your cage.

The Amazon Parrot

The Amazon parrot is generally a very large parrot that tends to be quite inquisitive and unfortunately also aggressive at times. The best type of parrot toys for this particular breed of parrot is are usually made from wood and are generally sturdy. You will find that Amazon’s generally like to chew everything they can get their beaks around, therefore buying plastic parrot toys for your Amazon could lead to it choking on a broken piece of plastic. Make sure every parrot toy you by for your Amazon is made from wood.

Parakeets

Parakeets are a much smaller breed of birds and are less likely to destroy any kind of parrot toy you decide to purchase for your cage. One very popular parrot toy that is a must buy for these birds, is a mirror. Parakeets, like Amazons are also very inquisitive and will spend hours marveling at the reflection of themselves in the mirror. If you only own one parakeet, then this is a good way to keep your bird free from boredom as has been the case for many parrots. The mirror is a must for this particular breed of parrot and any other parrot toys you decide to purchase will do wonders for your parrots health and energy exuberance.

Why Is It So Important To Have Parrot Toys Inside Your Cage?

Parrots are creatures that survive purely off attention. The more attention you show your parrot, the happier and healthy he or she is going to be. However you can’t always be there to spend time with your parrot and that’s why parrot toys can come in nice and handy. Giving your parrot something to do while you are away can help keep your parrot from becoming bored and in fact is proven to increase the life expectancy of your bird. Whether it be a bell, mirror or a ball or wool, any kind of object that your parrot is able to interact with, will do marvels for its overall general health.

A brief run-down of things I clipped from the vid to save you all from having to listen to 3 more minutes of my mumbling. ^.^ Since I did sort of mention cost of basic upkeep at the start of the vid, I’ll add food costs. I spend about (2 bags/flavors of food) for his basic pellet diet and maybe -10 for nuts/seed treats a quarter. Everything else like fruits and veggies, bread and random food bits comes off our own plates. More suggestions on/about cheap and easy parrot toys for your birds to destroy: -phone books (I personally don’t like them. I find the smell of the ink too strong.) -untreated 2×4’s! Toby has an 18″ or so 2×4 that he gradually will nip at from time to time. When using re-appropriated materials like cardboard scavenged from the recycling bin at home, work, grocery store, etc…PLEASE keep an eye out for tape, staples, glue, contaminants (food stains, chemicals, unknown substances, excess printing inks). About the toilet paper tubes, make sure to remove ALL of the remaining tissue that might still be stuck to it. Inhaling that stuff really sucks (No pun intended. I often use TP in place of facial tissue) and if it’s bothersome to detach with hands, I imagine it’d be more difficult trying to scrape tissue out of your throat with clawed feet! Where to find materials: -Cardboard: check recycling bins, save stuff from packaging, ask around stores that tend to ship/receive stock in large quantities. Large bookstores are nice because you don’t have to …

Yahoo Answers:

Question by neddie.bellydance: Is there a bird supplier store in the US that ships parrot toys to Malaysia?
I’m a birdkeeper in Malaysia. Is there a bird supplier store in the US that ships parrot toys to my country?

Best answer:

Answer by margecutter
“Chirp n Squawk Bird Supplies welcomes international orders and APO orders” http://www.birdsupplies.com/Articles.asp?ID=27

“Don’t miss our Discount Parrot Supply Store that has Toys, Food and Supplies at very competitive prices! We can also ship most items overseas, please visit our Overseas Shipping page for more information.” http://www.discount-bird-cage.com/adventure-pack.html

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Amazon Red-Lored Parrots

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Now shown on Wikipedia – en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lilacine_Amazon

The Lilacine Amazon (Amazona autumnalis lilacina), also known as the Ecuadorian Red-lored Amazon, is an Amazon parrot native to Ecuador in South America. A subspecies of the Red-lored Amazon, the Lilacine Amazon is generally smaller than its fellow subspecies, with a black beak and more subdued coloring. Lilacine Amazons are said to make favorable companion parrots because of their gentle, affectionate nature and agreeable temperament

Parrot Adoption Tips

2. Quaker parrots for sale

There are many ways to advertise, even with as few words as that, but do you really need to “sell” your parrots? Might you find a better home through parrot adoption?

What Is Parrot Adoption?

Parrot adoption is very much like baby adoption. Those who have parrots they cannot care for offer them to people who want a parrot. The adoptive parrot owners may not be able to afford the initial outlay, or they may simply want to give a good home to a parrot that must be relocated.

Parrot adoption does not always mean “free” parrots. The term is also used for inexpensive parrots purchased from former owners.

Finding Interested Homes

Parrot adoption requires good homes, of course, but how do you find them? One way to begin is to place a newspaper ad, as you would if you were selling. You might write: “Parrots for adoption” or “Quaker parrots for adoption to good homes” or “Adopt a parrot”.

If you are unsuccessful with ads, try contacting a parrot rescue foundation or parrot adoption organization. They may be able to put you in contact with someone wanting parrots like yours. They may have someone on their waiting lists.

Evaluating Prospective Homes

“But it’s just a parrot!” you squawk. Not really. It is a creature that will live many years. During those years, it will need health, safety, love, and happiness. You will want to try your best to provide those by asking a few questions of prospective owners – getting to know them a little. You will want to try, also, to ensure your parrot will not have to move soon again. For proper parrot adoption, begin with these questions.

1. Why do you want a parrot? One wrong answer is, “My child has been begging for one, and I think it would be cool to have a talking pet.”

2. Does anyone ever smoke in your home? Smoking can kill a parrot very rapidly, and you want assurance that yours will go to smoke-free homes.

3. What other pets do you own? Parrots have natural predators, and will not be safe or healthy if they share a home with one of them.

4. Can you afford to take the parrot to a veterinarian when necessary? Your parrots have a long life expectancy, and will need occasional visits to a veterinarian.

5. For other important questions, you should contact a parrot adoption group and get advice.

Delivering an Adopted Parrot

Once you have found good parrot adoption homes, you will want to do your best to make the transition smooth. Take your parrot’s cage (It’s his home, and you won’t need it.), his toys, perches, and the food to which he’s accustomed. Take time to get the parrot settled before you leave him. Be available to visit now and then during the first week, if asked.

The Other Side of Parrot Adoption

The flip side of parrot adoption is the adoptive family. Parrot adoption can be preferable to purchasing a baby parrot from parrot breeders or a pet store.

Your parrot will be far less expensive, in most cases. It will likely have a cage and accessories, as well, which will save money and time for you. Parrot adoption lets you skip the toddler and adolescent stages, and your bird will likely have a vocabulary, with knowledge of how to add to it. In some cases, an adopted parrot will know some tricks. It will be accustomed to human handling and – hopefully – enjoy it.

The Downside of Parrot Adoption

The upside outweighs the downside of parrot adoption, but there are things you should know.

1. How does the parrot behave? Parrot adoption is often initiated by an owner who does not want to deal with behavioral problems. The parrot may have become aggressive: biting and screeching. You will want to observe the parrot in its home before agreeing to adopt it.

2. Has the parrot ever been injured or struck with anything? You will have a lot of work to overcome this problem and get the parrot to bond with you.

3. Is the parrot healthy – and can you talk to his veterinarian? If the parrot has never been taken to a veterinarian, there may be hidden health concerns. If he has been taken, the veterinarian will be able to tell you about potential problems. Any prospective parrot adoption should include consideration of health information.

Finalizing Parrot Adoption

When you adopt a parrot, you adopt a long-term commitment. It will be your responsibility to care for the bird throughout its lifetime. It will give you affection, and will expect the same from you. Before you enter into parrot adoption, think it through carefully. Then enjoy your parrot fully.

By: Anna Hart

Talking Parrot. saw this parrot on the tv show. very beautiful and lovley.
Video Rating: 4 / 5

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Question by PurpleRoses568: Parrot??????????????????????????????
ok i want to get a parrot but what kind should i get i want one that can talk and say sentences.I live in new york city and live in an apt.

Best answer:

Answer by dumplingmuffin
i have a parrot ,please remember they are very noisy animals.mine makes more noise than my 2 dogs

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12 year old parrot

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Baby is a smart and sassy 12 year old parrot who has stayed with fellow camper Bill for the past nine years of her expected 100 years. Baby is a chatterbox~ she chuckles in a soft woman’s voice, she says curse words (to me in fact, but I missed it – darn it all!), she asks ‘where’d ya go?’, she regularly says to her owner ‘oh bill’.

Bill remarked that she was staying with another owner who had too many birds to give more than the basics of care to, so the move into his care was good for both of them. Since she’s lived with him she enjoys seeking out travel and adventures with him wherever he goes.

Talking Birds

Sometime ago, an African grey parrot was in the news because of his amazing ability to hold intelligent conversation in English. He is reported to have an impressive vocabulary of a little less than 1000 words. Intrigued by this amazing incident, the Spiritual Science Research Foundation (SSRF) conducted Spiritual research into various details of the parrot and his talking ability. This research was conducted through the highly advanced extrasensory perception (ESP) ability or sixth sense of SSRF seekers. The following are some of the finds of the spiritual research conducted into this phenomenon.

How are birds able to speak?

As a rule, since the basic intelligence of birds is extremely limited (restricted to fulfilling its basic needs of hunger, sleep, sex, etc.), it is impossible for birds to achieve the feat of talking and acquiring an extensive vocabulary. The ability to speak in birds is because they are either affected or possessed by a ghost (demon, devil, negative energy, etc.) or because the bird is a devolved human being, that is, it was a human being in its past life.

A human being can be devolved to be born into a lower species either because of his own wish or if he has excess of demerits or is cursed by a spiritually evolved person. In fact, Spiritual research has revealed that nowadays 30% of animals are devolved humans.

Why would a spiritually evolved human being wish to take birth in animals or birds?

A spiritually evolved being can opt to take birth in the animal or bird species out of his own free will to pursue his spiritual practice undisturbed by the distractions faced in a human birth. It is possible for spiritually evolved beings to carry on spiritual practice even when in the animal or bird species because 98% of spiritual practice is subtle and internal to the person, i.e. not in terms of any tangible actions. When a spiritually evolved being takes birth in a lower species, ie. as an animal or a bird, it is up to him to also decide when to end that existence.

Why is this parrot able to speak?

In this particular case, the parrot’s ability to speak and to acquire an extensive vocabulary is because he is a devolved human being.

He has not come down of his own free will. Hence, he does not remember his past human birth. He has come down as punishment for his demerits. He was a person at a spiritual level of 30% with intense desire to be the centre of attention. A strong attention seeking habit also results in a demerit as it enhances the ego, which is detrimental for spiritual growth.

If you would like to read more about this topic or any other topic on Spirituality, please visit talkingparrot

Yahoo Answers:

Question by max h: How to make a parrot stop cursing?
I accidently taught my grandmas parrot to say the f word today and now he won’t stop. help
im gona get in trouble

Best answer:

Answer by Kacee
LOL! That’s the funniest thing I’ve heard all day. Try saying something to the bird that sounds “similar” to the F bomb. Luck or maybe Duck? If he learned the F word that fast, he should be able to learn another similar word just as fast.

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Unfortunately, parrots in the wild are facing extinction. The causes of this are mostly man-made, because they have a destroyed  the habitat, food supplies, and capture many birds for the pet trade. Importing wild parrots is now illegal in both Europe and America, so if you would like a pet parrot you will have to go to one of the available parrot breeders. Although some breeders do supply a lot of the pet stores.

The negative side of parrots is they take a lot of looking after.This is mainly due to the fact they either die immediately or live as long as a human being. Apparently, Winston Churchill are the parrot which swore like a trooper and was over a hundred years old. Parrots take a lot of looking after and are high maintenance birds, with special needs.They are also very intelligent and smart and often get into trouble.

This brings most parrot breeders to a very important ethical question. Which is a small percentage of human beings should not have parrots as pets. Unfortunately, many parrots end up being abandoned. If you decide to be a parrot breeder, you will need to be responsible in finding a home for the babies. This means you should offer to have the baby back, if in the future the person can no longer  look after it.

Some species, like the hyacinth macaw are near to extinction both in the wild and captivity, even so there are not enough homes for those in captivity. Many people only become parrot breeders, off the taken birds in as a rescue, and before they know it there laying eggs.

It is very clear that the parrots already in captivity need to be taken care of now. However, what about the descendent’s?Amazon parrot breeders in South America are you trying to raise birds that will be able to fend for themselves. The plan is to then release them back into the wild.

Also, good parrot breeders are trying to end the sales to pets stores, so they can pick the individuals they would like their baby parrots to go to. They are also hopeful that with the right education more people who know how to take care of parrots.

Cody being silly in the bottom of his cage. You half expect him to pull out his coffee mug! These are our breeders, Cody & Mia.

Yahoo Answers:

Question by Timber Wolf: Are There Any Parrot Breeders In Ohio? (Near Columbus) Thanks!?
Hi,

I am looking for a parrot breeder in Ohio, near Columbus. I would prefer a breeder of large parrots (Macaws, Cockatoos, African Greys, etc. Conures are ok too!)….I am asking because I want to see if I could work with a breeder. Thanks…

Howls,
Timber Wolf

Best answer:

Answer by cdsgeo2
There are many breeder’s in Ohio and many right there in Columbus.

Do a goggle.com and a yahoo.com search for Bird Breeder’s In Ohio.

I am not sure what you mean by Work With A Breeder.
The breeder’s I know, most work alone or with family member’s, some hire clean up help, but breeding birds are only attended to my owner’s that breed them.
Reason’s are many, but mainly because breeding birds often will stop breeding if the situation isn’t safe and/or the male will attack and often kill the hen during breeding season.

Never confuse Exotic creature’s with Domestic one’s,
BIG Difference.

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