Big birds can make great pets if you take care of them properly and give them plenty of attention. Here's all you need to know about big birds as pets.
Which pet birds are considered big birds?
Pets that are big birds are usually in the parrot family. Pet birds that are considered big birds are African grays, cockatoos, Amazons and macaws. These animals vary in size, but are generally considered to be big birds. These animals are highly intelligent and can be extremely talkative. They're also beautiful and can be feisty.
Why do big birds make good pets?
Well, big birds are fun. They're chatty and they're intelligent so they can be a good companion for someone who likes interactive pets. However, just because you're interested in a pet that can be more fun than a fish doesn't mean that you're ready to buy a big bird. Big birds are also a big responsibility. They need a lot of room and a lot of attention.
Big birds that don't get enough attention will get depressed, just like a human. You can tell if your big bird is depressed because it will rock in its cage and start mutilating itself. A bird is engaging in self mutilation when it plucks at its plumage excessively. You'll be able to tell because it will look unhealthy.
Being a good big bird owner
Being a good big bird owner means first making sure that you have ample space to keep the bird in. Big birds need large cages that need to be cleaned on a daily, weekly and monthly basis. The cage needs to be in a place where the bird is protected from predators, the air is free of toxins (including cigarette smoke, paint fumes and exhaust), and the temperature is regulated and is protected from drafts.
How do big birds keep its image as a big bird? It eats a lot of food! Big birds need a lot of food in a varied, healthy diet or they will get sick or become overfed. Bird birds like live foods such as veggies, fruits and grains much better than foods that aren't as fresh, such as dried fruit, seeds and packaged grains and nuts. Live foods have more nutrients and will keep your bird in good health for a longer period of time. Big birds like snow peas, carrots, broccoli, beans, cooked brown rice and millet, to name a few. Before buying big birds, you need to make sure that you have the resources to keep enough live food in the house for big birds to live off of.
