My Pet Parrot

I think it is only fair to the parrot and you, if you are thinking of buying one, that you think long and hard about bringing a parrot into your household, as I have said before I love all parrots big and small and care very much for them.

I have had many other pets and will probably have them again in the future but if I do I will make sure that the introduced pet will compliment my friend I have now my pet parrot.

So on that basis when you decide to get a parrot think of all the requirements and adjustments your household will have to make and may need for your new pet.

Because Parrots come in sizes from the iconic red, blue and yellow macaw to small parakeets and many sizes in between but they are all in the same family; they have the same shape beak and generally have rich, bright plumage, and all require special care and accommodations and especially your love and personal care. more:

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Eclectus Parrot Myths

By John Savage

Ask anybody who has decided to own an Eclectus parrot and they will probably tell you that when they started to discuss this with other people they heard many a story which in time has proved to be untrue about these birds. Just so you are forewarned I want to outline some of these stories to you Now.

If you have thought about owning an Eclectus parrot, then you may well have read or heard many good things about these birds and you may have wondered to yourself is this too good to be true? I can assure you that the good things you hear are true, because these are delightful pets to own.

How long will an Eclectus parrot live for? Some people say only eight to ten years, but this is only true of an uncared for bird. A healthy parrot can live anywhere up to fifty years.

In the early days people used to think that these birds were rather dull and uninteresting, but this was because they were not being fed properly. A well nourished bird is both lively and interesting.

Don't be misled by the myth that Eclectus parrots are an unhealthy breed. This is just not true as long as you play your part and see to it that they have the correct quantities of the right food. If you do this then they will seldom get ill.

Still today, some owners of Eclectus parrots do not realise that these bird require much more than just bird seed and pellets. They need a balanced diet of fruits, grains, vegetables as well as seeds.

Now and again you will hear it said that these birds have a behaviour problem, but once again, this is usually due to them not getting the right nutrition. Feed them right and you will not have any problems with behaviour.

Are Eclectus parrots good talkers? Yes they certainly are. Do not believe any stories you may hear to the contrary because these are great little talkers, as long as you play your part by giving them the time and attention that they need. Do this, and you will discover what a wide vocabulary they have, and what good singers they are!

In the future, if you hear negative things about Eclectus parrots, make it a point to find out for sure whether the information is true. The greatest source of information is a breeder with years of experience.

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