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<\/figure>\nSpecies-specific care<\/h2>\n
A parrot, a cockatiel and a canary do not have identical diets or behaviour. Identify the species before choosing housing and food. This guide covers companion birds; use the separate guide for found wild birds. Cockatiels also have their own care guide.<\/p>\n
Balanced feeding and gradual changes<\/h2>\n
For many parrots, an appropriate formulated food and varied vegetables provide better balance than seeds alone. Nectar-feeding and other species need different plans. Harrison\u2019s is our premium commercial reference for birds: choose formula and pellet size for species, life stage, health and acceptance. Maintenance and High Potency formulas are not interchangeable because their pellets look similar. Tienda Ex\u00f3ticos is part of our company. During conversion, check actual intake, weight in grams and droppings; never abruptly remove familiar food. Seek advice if intake or weight falls. Assess the whole diet before adding vitamins or calcium.<\/p>\n
Housing, flight and company<\/h2>\n
Provide room to spread wings and move without hitting bars or toys. Use safe perches of varied diameters and keep droppings out of feeders. Check exposed metals, frayed ropes and small parts. Prepare supervised exercise and flight with windows and doors closed, fans off, and no open water, wires, unknown plants or other pets. Keep a stable routine and quiet night-time rest appropriate to the species. Offer foraging, toys and positive reinforcement; human contact does not meet every social need. Companions require compatibility and gradual introductions. Do not routinely add nest boxes.<\/p>\n
Safety and hygiene<\/h2>\n
Keep birds out of the kitchen and away from smoke, aerosols and cleaning products. Do not offer avocado, alcohol or chocolate. Replace water and fresh food, wash bowls and clean the cage floor daily. Monitor droppings and weight. Arrange an initial examination and regular checks; an overgrown beak or nails need their cause assessed before trimming.<\/p>\n
Warning signs<\/h2>\n
Laboured or open-beak breathing at rest, staying on the cage floor, inability to perch, bleeding or stopping eating require rapid attention. Persistent fluffed feathers, weight loss, changed droppings or straining to lay an egg also need advice. Do not syringe-feed water or food to a weak bird without professional direction.<\/p>\n
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