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What are these questions?

First we have to consider the following :

What is my budget?

For those who want to buy a parrot, for instance, you have to consider its species. Some species, like the budgie, go for ten dollars or less. A cockatiel, on the other hand, can cost between $25 to $35. An Amazonian parrot and grey parrot can be purchased for about 300 - 400$, cockatoo for 1,000 $…… and the price of some parrots reaches $15,000! Obviously this is the first question you would want to ask yourself before making the purchase.

Do I have enough space to keep the bird?

Larger birds and even some of the small ones are very active physically and need big cages and space in which to play.

Is there any free time for the bird?

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If you’re envisioning getting a parrot, then you will be fascinated to realize that African Grey Parrots are becoming fashionable pets. They are especially engaging, and are some of the greatest mimics around. They are additionally really captivating and turn into perfect pals. Numerous people find that they play almost like humans.

But like all parrots, you really should put some sincere thought into buying African Grey Parrots because they may well outlive you. It is not unheard of for these birds to live 60 or even 70 years, so it might be a family pet that you pass on down to your kids or your grandchildren!

What You Should Know

The primary factor that you ought to understand about all parrots is that because they are kept in captivity, they are not able to take care of themselves in the means that they usually would. This indicates that you will have to help them with bathing, and caring for their beaks, their nails, and their wings. Some people don’t like to do this themselves, yet when you know the right way, it is literally truly painless.

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Parrots are great animals and are really fun to have around in the home. They not only look nice but they are also enjoyable to interact with and can keep you entertained for long periods of time.

Many people opt for dogs and cats instead of birds but quite often they don’t really consider getting a bird. And the truth is that quite often they are more interesting than a dog or cat.

But it is not just as simple as putting a parrot in a cage and just letting it live out its life. You will have to take some steps to ensure a healthy and happy life for your pet parrot.

You will want to make sure that you have enough space in your home for a parrot. Depending on the size of the bird that you choose, you will want to give it some room to move around in.

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Generally speaking, there are two stages that an Eclectus Parrot goes through when it is growing up, and I would like to look at and comment on those two stages in this article.

The Terrible Twos ” The terrible twos for Eclectus parrots occurs between the ages of three and five months. It is during this time that they are generally naughty ” and into everything. They will essentially test the boundaries set by the breeder, the owner, or their actual parent. It is during this time that the young Eclectus parrot needs to learn who is boss (you).

And it is during this time that you must show him who is the boss. There is no need to turn to punishment of any sort, just make sure that he knows that you are the dominant person in the relationship. Some experts have said that during this period in your parrots developement you should not let him sit on your shoulder as this puts him slightly above you physically, which they say is not a good thing.

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Your Eclectus parrot may be able to talk, but he most likely won’t be able to indicate whether or not he feels well. Therefore, you need to know the signs of a healthy bird, so that you can recognize the signs of a bird that isn’t feeling well.

The sign of a healthy parrot is that they are lively, sociable and alert, but if your bird is not showing these traits it is most likely that he is feeling unwell. If he seems in any way to be behaving differently, then this is a warning sign that he might be in pain, and needing urgent attention.

A healthy Eclectus parrot has a dry nose and big bright eyes. If your parrot develops a moist or runny nose, he probably needs the care of a veterinarian. His eyes should be big and bright, but not watery or runny.

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Ask anybody who has decided to own an Eclectus parrot and they will probably tell you that when they started to discuss this with other people they heard many a story which in time has proved to be untrue about these birds. Just so you are forewarned I want to outline some of these stories to you Now.

When people first consider the possibility of owning an Eclectus parrot they hear so many good things about these birds that they begin to wonder if it’s all really true. well, I’m here to tell you that it is true because these are really wonderful pets to own.

Some people will tell you that Eclectus parrots only live for about eight to ten years. This is only true if the bird is not well cared for. A well cared for bird, on the other hand, lives to be between the ages of thirty and fifty.

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