How Do You Care For A Lorikeet?
In the wild, lorikeets (smaller than lories) feed on fruits, insects and even the nectar of flowers, which they dip into with the bristles of their special tongues. Ranging in different, beautiful colors, tame lorikeets are great for large families as they tend to be affectionate toward many and do not form bonds to one person that can often result in jealous. Once tamed, they will do acrobats, lie on their backs in your hand and lead active lives. Caring for a lorikeet is different than caring for most parrots, though, so here are so suggestions in how to keep your bird happy and healthy. Choose a hand-fed lorikeet from a reputable breeder. Buying your bird young means that he or she is not set in his or her ways, and can therefore be easier to tame and build trust between you. Talk to your lorikeet every day after bring him or her home and be patient. Your lorikeet will learn to sit on your finger if you slowly and gently extend your hand toward the bird, especially if hand-fed. Find
