Do you find parrots fascinating? You’ve heard stories about how they can learn to say names and even phrases. You might have missed out some unbelievable facts, so here are some of the strange things you will experience if you have a pet parrot at home!
We’ve had pet cats and dogs and we’re accustomed to their body languages. However, we aren’t sure of how a parrot looks like when they’re about to bite or scratch. Parrots are complex creatures and it takes a while to get accustomed to them. If you work to learn subtle signs and acknowledge them, it’ll strengthen the bond between you and your pet.
It is not easy to get veterinary care for parrots and this is because a parrot’s body is different from that of mammals. They have delicate bones and their respiratory systems that are extremely sensitive. Diseases are not easy to identify because parrots rarely show signs of sickness until they are extremely ill.
parrots have certain inherent behaviours and-and how you raise your bird is the most important factor that determines how you will get along. It’s very important to have an expert always willing to help with the parrot’s behavioural training.
The sensitivity of parrots is unparalleled amongst companion birds. This sensitivity leads to common behavioural problems. A slight change in daily routines or in the bird’s surroundings can lead to them shouting. Sometimes, they even resort to biting.
Parrots need activities to keep them occupied.
They have active minds and thrive in a different environment. Toys that allow parrots to think and hunt are great for keeping their minds busy.
Even though parrots have taste glands at the backs of their throats, most of their taste buds are on the roof of their mouths. It might not seem much if they’re compared to that of humans, but parrots usually show their preferences for certain foods.
Their curved, broad beak is a great feature of the birds. The top beak is often larger than the lower one. Parrot beaks are not only large but also strong. In fact, the beak of the hyacinth macaw, the world’s largest flying parrot is strong enough to crack macadamia nuts, considered the toughest nuts to crack. They’re known to even crack coconuts open!
So if you have a parrot and a coconut, just ask.
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