Care for small birds Parakeets and Canaries

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Parakeets are not only beautiful to look at, but also very intelligent! These birds need a challenge and sufficient attention (conspecific). Parakeets can also be trained with a lot of patience and love, for example to sit on the hand.

Mental care

The mental care of the Parakeets mainly consists of giving sufficient attention in the form of a companion. According to them, these are real social group animals and prefer a companion for company. They can also display their natural social behavior with a conspecific. A fake bird or a mirror is not a replacement for a congener.

Fly freely in the room

Birds love flying, so it would be a mess if the animals could fly around freely every now and then, for example in the room. It is very important that the room is safe to fly around in. Be sure to cover the windows with something in the beginning so that the birds don't fly into them. The animals do not see that it is a window and think that they can fly through it with all the consequences that entails. Other pets also have to make room for the bird in the room, because no matter how sweet the dog or cat is, instinctive behavior is always lurking and a fluttering bird can trigger the dog or cat to grab.

Because the birds can settle anywhere, it is also important to take a closer look at the houseplants, are they not poisonous to the birds? If so, put them away for now.

Natural wood in the accommodation

The birds will of course appreciate materials and branches! Branches of the apple, pear, willow, grape or fig are highly recommended. The branches must be clean and unsprayed.

Daily activities around the Parakeet

It is important to change feed and water daily for the animals. In the case of seeds, the empty seed shells must be removed and the bath must also be cleaned daily. Check the accommodation for perishable food residues, remove faeces and wet spots.

For good hygiene, it is important to clean the perches regularly (once a week) and also to refresh the bedding.

Parakeet moult

Parakeets can go through the moult several times a year. They lose their old feathers and nothing replaces them. However, it is not the case that all feathers go at once and bald spots appear, the process is gradual. The new feathers can be recognized as white spines that protrude between the parent feathers. The moult costs the animals a lot of energy. You therefore often notice that the birds are calmer during the moult, but also come across as a bit grumpy and irritated. It is important to give the birds sufficient rest and rich nutrition during the moulting period.