Introduction
Getting a pet bird is not easy. You just can’t walk in a shop and get a bird as a pet because if you want to keep a bird as a pet, there is plenty of information you need. There are books available at book stores where you can get all the desired information or the best and simplest way is internet. FAQ stands for frequently asked questions and there is a site by the name Pet Bird FAQ where you can get all your answers. Every animal needs care but if you are keeping a bird pet you have to have all the information and how to fulfill its necessities. This article will touch upon some of the basics.
History
The trend of a pet bird is not new. Its history goes back to a long time ago. Birds were caged for their beauty some 4000 years ago. Back then, they were not kept as pets but just for show. There were some specific birds that were kept as pets in older days, for example, parakeets were kept as pets in homes in the ancient Greek history. Some of those birds have become extinct but history tells a lot about birds kept as pets.
Features
Every bird has its own separate traits and needs. Like every bird, your pet bird would need a cage, food and a perch. When it comes to food, for that you will have to ask the bird owner or the bird seller. Some cages already have a perch but you can always get one too. It will also be a good idea if you install a feeding perch for your bird. In this way, it won’t face any difficulty while eating. Secondly, maintaining and keeping the cage is very necessary. Birds get annoyed if they are made to live in a dirty cage. So you have to clean the cage every week. If you will not clean the cage, the growth of bacteria will increase and there are chances that your bird will get sick. While cleaning the cage make sure you clean it under running water and spray it with enzymatic cleansers. You may also scrub them with a brush. The cage and perch should be completely dry before you put the bird back in. Some birds chew on their cage a lot. People think it might be dangerous for them. In actual, it's not. It is normal for a bird to chew on stuff, however, if you want to make it stop you can place some toys or a rubber toy in the cage. While buying a perch keep the size of your birds in mind. If you have a small bird you should buy a small perch as it won’t be using the perch much but if your bird is active, you will need a large perch as active birds play all the time. Bird perches have recently become really famous and they are available in every design and size. You can search it on the internet by the name “manzita bird stand” and you will get a long list from which you can choose any.
Tips and comments
Keeping a pet bird has become a fashion lately. There are people who keep them for the sake of style, others as they are fond of them. Everyone finds a bird pet very attractive. You can even spend time with them and they actually respond. They don’t make much mess and you just have to clean their cage once or twice a week. Who wouldn't want a pet that is low maintainance and playful?
