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Clever-Parrot.com
Welcome to Clever Parrot
We are all fascinated with birds that can talk. Not only are parrots beautiful in color
and movement, but the very fact that they can speak captures our attention in a way that few other birds can do.
Parrot's ability to talk or mimic is related to their gregarious nature. Parrots have
a long life span and are very social. In the wild, parrot chicks learn to mimic
vocalizations specific to their parents. As they play or work together, these parrots
repeat vocalizations to each other, which helps keep bonds strong.
There are many different types of parrots, each with an interesting history and
unique personality. With so many to choose from, it is important that before going
out and buying just any parrot, you know as much as possible about the specific
breeds available.
On this site we will firstly look at the different species of parrots available. Where you can buy your parrot and how best to pick
which one is right for you. We are then going
to take a close look at how you can establish a relationship with your parrot.
You will then learn how
to set up your parrots optimal environment, taking into account what cages, grooming, diet, toys etc.
After this you are going to discover a variety of techniques you can put into practise to
get your parrot to talk, including reproducing human speech.
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Setting up an Optimal Environment continued.....
Many parrots enjoy a shower or a good misting. They will spread their wings and
duck and bow to get the water all over their bodies. Increasing their showers can
bring a hormone rise so be cautious should the bird become nippy the next day. If
you do not shower or mist them, some parrots will climb into their water dish and
completely drench themselves and the surrounding area.
Keep both wings clipped to prevent the bird from hurting itself by crashing into a
wall or window. Clipping also helps reduce aggressiveness. Birds vary as
individuals, therefore, for the bird's first clipping do not cut too many feathers.
Clipping the wing feathers too far may cause the bird to split his breast or beak
when he falls.
In most Amazons, cutting all primary wing feathers from the tip of
the wing to the first brightly colored feather works. If you are not comfortable
clipping the feathers yourself, you can take your bird to a knowledgeable animal
groomer or veterinarian. Poorly clipped wings encourages feather plucking and
chewing. Have the bird's nails checked at the same time that the wings are clipped
to ensure they are not overgrown. Do not cut the nails back too far or they will
cause bleeding and prevent the bird from perching. The Amazon may need a few
days to adjust to his shorter nails. One or two nails may bleed during the clipping,
but the groomer should cut less from the others at the first sign of bleeding.
Bleeding should stop within minutes. A nail that bleeds for a long time may be an
indication that there is a physical problem and a trip to the veterinarian for a
complete physical is in order. Some symptoms of liver problems begin with
bleeding that is hard to stop. Liver problems seem to crop up with Amazons when
they are about 10 years old. Keeping nails trimmed also helps in keeping down
aggression.
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