How Do You Take Care Of A Parakeet?
• Prepare the cage. Line the cage with paper towels or copy paper, a better choice than newspaper, and change them regularly. Set up the cage with perches, water and food dishes and toys. Bring the bird home to quiet place and play soft music for a few days. Toys are needed to keep the bird entertained (boredom can cause screaming) and healthy. • Acquire a parakeet. Find a reputable bird dealer where the birds are known to be very well cared for. Try to verify the quality of the dealer or pet store, and, if possible, learn who their breeder is. Make sure the birds aren’t overcrowded on the perches, and check to see that they are being fed good, clean, quality food, including fresh fruits and veggies. Make sure the birds look content, vigorous and in optimal health. You may need to visit at different times during the day, as parakeets take naps and look drowsy at times during normal waking hours. Avoid birds that stay on the bottom of the cage or have unclean vents or crusty nostrils. •
