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Should You Have a Baby Parrot As A Pet?

Having a pet of any sort is a wonderful experience. However, all the pets on one side and a baby parrot on the other side, and still the baby parrot would be a definitely still contra-indicated.

Not if you like peace and quite; not if you ever like to have a pet which needs your attention in the least, not if you think that all you need to do for a pet is to feed it, provide a shelter and forget about it. Nobody, as a matter of fact, would be ever able to ignore or treat a parrot like it wasn’t there.

What you Should be Prepared for
A baby parrot is truly a darling in terms of wanting our attention. However wherever you are you will have to make sure that the baby parrot is with you. Making a long story short – the parrot loves company and noise. Do not keep it too much time away from you – and of course, acclimatize it to the rest members of the family.

As well, you should make sure that you teach your baby parrot all the ropes – after all, you brought it inside the house, and so now should you not be responsible for where it should be, who will feed it, and what the ground rules read that anyone who gets a pet will be directly responsible for its well being. Hence, all the responsibility fall upon the one who brought the parrot?

You will have to patiently train the baby parrot – it is much easier to teach the parrots when they are young (and alone) than in when they become full grown and they give you only total frustration

Furthermore, you will have to teach your baby parrot how to behave as a parrot as well – things like what is healthy form him, how to fly, whether to eat a dead mosquito or not, etc, how to fly, how to groom itself and so on. This is best achieved when you have two of them, and preferable that two of the same species – one old one and another young and tiny.

Remember to provide a cozy and extremely safe space to sleep – they will need a lot of care – sometimes as much if not more than any other pet three times its size. The ideal place where it would sleep would be either a small cotton ball nest-type of a small cage. The cage should be more to protect him from cats and mice and the other way around.

Yahoo Answers:

Question by Due on 5/27/2010 with baby # 1: Is it normal for every Indian Ringneck Parrot to be very mean to a different bird?
I have a parakeet and an Indian Ringneck Parrot and my Ringneck hates my parakeet. My ringneck will actually attack him and once he damaged his tail. And once he pulled out feathers from his face and was so close to his eyes. What do I do? Do you think that my Ringneck will get nicer at some point. All my parakeet wants is to be his friend. Any experts?

Best answer:

Answer by nikki
hi i dont know if this will help but i hav an african grey parrot and we got a book with him and it said that most parrots will usually hate any other types of birds except another parrot, i could be wrong about yours though!:(

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Photo taken at the Birmingham Zoo in Birmingham, AL, US.

That Cute Baby Macaw

You stopped at the pet shop today, and you saw the cutest baby parrot. It was a 10-week old Macaw, bright with reds, greens, yellows, and blues – a lavish display of color. The comical, affectionate little guy won your heart, and you decided to buy him. Now you need parrot information. But the mall pet shop staff is not up-to-date on parrot information. So you asked them to hold Baby Macaw until tomorrow.

One bit of parrot information they did have was that Baby Macaw can be expected to live as long as a human. His baby years will be very important if you want to have a happy, healthy adult Macaw.

Preparing for Baby Macaw

If you were bringing home a human baby, you would try to prepare the nursery ahead of time. You should do the same for Baby Macaw.

Those in the know on parrot information advise that you hand-raise Baby Macaw, being careful not to spoil him. He will learn to scream loudly at you if you spoil him! Teach him to trust people, to bond with your family, and to learn house rules.

Parrot information books also recommend that you provide the following:

* A large, high cage with heavy duty bars – minimum size is 24″ x 36″ x 36″ high (about 61 x 91 x 91 centimeters)
* Several sturdy toys – strong wood, leather, Plexiglas, etc.
* Hand-feeding nutritional food
* Lots of play time with you

Setting up Baby Macaw’s Living Quarters

One very important piece of parrot information is that you should place the cage in the corner of the room to make Baby Macaw feel safe. The room should be kept at a temperature of at least 68 degrees F (38 degrees C). A young parrot needs more warmth than a parrot that has passed its first birthday.

Specific Parrot Information

General parrot information is good for all baby parrots, but you will want specific parrot information for Baby Macaw. His needs that differ from other parrots can include food, bedding, and socializing.

Be sure you get the parrot information on what to expect from Baby Macaw. Learn about its coloring, how well it will enjoy playing with people, and how well it may talk.

Parrot Information on Handling

Most pet stores, including those online, should have parrot information on handling Baby Macaw. Your baby will like being handled each day. Birds are flock creatures, and need to be part of a group. You are important to him.

Handle him when you feed him – and handle him between feedings. Make it a playtime, but keep it quiet at first when your baby is adjusting to his new home. Fifteen minutes at a time, in a quiet room works best.

Parrot Information on Feeding

Your mall pet store may not have the latest parrot information on feeding your baby. Hopefully, they will tell you to be careful of its feeding. Find the most nutritional food for young macaws. If you must change his diet at some point, do it gradually to avoid upsetting his stomach.

Parrot Information on Talking

You will be eager to hear your little macaw talk, of course. Most parrot information books agree that this will likely happen sometime after he turns a year old. Don’t wait to encourage him, though. Talk to him from the day you bring him home. Let him learn to know your voice. Help him understand a few words that you really want him to say someday. Be careful NOT to say the words you don’t want to hear from him!

Speak clearly to your parrot. When he begins making noises that sound a little like words, repeat the words so he can hear them pronounced correctly and in a pleasant tone.

Parrot Information on Daily Schedule

It will be important to get your baby into a schedule. Like human babies, parrots need to have regular times to wake, eat, play, and sleep. Don’t be surprised to see your little one nod off during the day.

Decide before you bring Baby Macaw home how you will handle nights.

* Will you cover the cage every night to tell him it is bedtime?
* Will you just turn off the lights in his room at bedtime?
* Will you leave a night light on for him?

Whatever you decide, be consistent from the first day – and do it at the same time each night.

Get and follow proper parrot information, and you can raise a baby macaw into a loving, life-long companion.

www.GadgetMadness.com The GadgetMadness review of Squawkers McCaw, the new Fur Real Friend robotic parrot.

Yahoo Answers:

Question by photofemale810: What are the pros & cons of owning a McCaw or Parrot, and where do you purchase a hand raised one?
A lady from work bought a McCaw egg, and it was hand raised for 3 months and then shipped to her, but that was 20 years ago. Is that still done today?

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Answer by question_ahoy
The bird might outlive you — you need to plan for what happens in case you’re not around.

They take a lot of maintenance. They’re very intelligent, and get ill or go insane if not treated well.

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