Having an exercise routine for your parrot is a crucial part of their care.
When a parrot is kept in captivity it is our job to supply them with enough mental and physical stimulation.
Parrots in their natural environments will work for food, build nests, care for the young, and of course fly. So we need to take a better look at the way our parrots receive exercise.
Complete, or formulated diets are “balanced” as the bird must eat the nutrients in the ratio intended. MIXED diets (seeds, fruits, and table foods) are much harder to balance and require the time-consuming use of a supplement. SEED diets are invariably low in calcium and vitamin A and high in fat and phosphorous.
A simple and SAFE way to convert most pets to a better diet is to start by cleaning the cage each evening, and leaving ONLY Tropican in the feeders (I may sprinkle some on the floor or place a small dish on the floor as well).
How To Contact Windy City Parrot: email: [email protected] Phone (Toll Free): 1-877-287-0810 Phone (Local/International): 1-312-492-9673 Fax: 1-312-492-9674 Store: 906 N. Western Ave Chicago IL 60622
Healthy adult cockatiels usually weigh 78 to 125 grams. Birds should always be weighed in grams, which is a metric measurement. (There are approximately 28 grams in an ounce.) It is important that a bird is weighed on an accurate gram scale. Electronic scales are available for purchase from bird-supply companies and office-supply retailers. These can be modified by installing a lightweight perch to facilitate weighing birds.
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