Pet parrots are complicated birds and you can never have too much information , if you want to keep Polly happy. There are well over 350 species of parrots in the world and this can further be sub-divided into true parrots and cockatoos. Strictly speaking cockatoos aren’t really parrots and wil be excluded from this blog post. There a few differences between parrots and cockatoos , however both are classified as Psittaciformes.

If you already own a pet parrot , you will be aware that they are definitely the most intelligent birds. What makes parrots so enticing is their ability to mimic human speech. This is the main reason most people keep parrots as pets. Keeping parrots as pets goes back to the ancient Romans – so parrots have been around for a long time.

Your pet parrot will thrive on all the attention that you can provide it. Parrots have distinct personalities and are playful and lively and some can even be quite temperamental. You will naturally get more from your pet parrot if you treat him/her well.

Ideally you should keep your pet parrot in a big cage or even an aviary. Try an avoid the narrow tall type of cages. They make it difficult for the bird to move around and spread its wings. The cage should allow your parrot fo spread its wings.

Many parrot owners allow their parrots out of the cage to spend some quality time with their owners and family. In a perfect setting you should allow you parrot out the cage at least once a day. There are some owners who don’t even keep their parrots in a cage , however the cage does protect your parrot from harmful predators. When you go out its best to leave your parrot in a secure environment like a cage for its own protection.

Parrots thrive on a diet consisting of fruit , nuts , seeds and bird pellets. You can find parrot mix and most reputable pet dealers. You should always supplement a pellet diet with lots of fresh foods. To add some variety and interest to your parrots diet , try feeding rice or pasta. You should always make meal times fun – this will encourage your parrot to try new foods.

Just like any other pet , parrots require a lot of attention , care and love from their owners. Parrots are naturally very sociable birds and will thrive when they can spend time bonding and playing with their owners.