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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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How to Select a Great Talking Bird continued....
For most of us the first step towards acquiring a new bird will be in a phone
conversation with its present owner. Most often, it is better to purchase a bird only
from a "reputable breeder." If you do choose an individual, it is usually safer to
get your new acquisition directly from the breeder. They will know the history of
the bird, the genetic background, temperament, diet, and can frequently offer a
selection of birds. Some breeders might even include sexing the birds and health
checks as part of the purchase price. The more information you can find out about
a bird's lifestyle the better. How are they housed, inside or outside? What
temperature range are they used to? What is their diet? Knowing their favorite
foods might make their adjustment to your home less stressful. Are they able to
fly? This will have an affect on how you position the perches. What does the
purchase price include? Will the owner have an avian veterinarian check the bird
and if so, what will that include? What is the return policy? These things all need
to be discussed prior to your purchase.
Buying from a Pet Owner
Single birds in family homes may become available and might be the
perfect bird by posing little or no bio-security risk to your facility though
sometimes they have become too bonded to humans to be breeders and in a
few cases psychotic. Signs to watch for are that the bird walks in place,
which comes from being kept in too small a cage, or screams excessively.
Most pet birds will do fine in their new home with knowledgeable owners
once they have time to adjust.
Buying from a Pet Store
Recently more pet shops have specialized in birds. They might offer several
advantages to the interested buyer. For instance, the bird, cages and feed
would be available in a one-stop location requiring a minimum of driving
around. Pet stores potentially can offer a variety of species for you to
choose from. The disadvantage is that they might not have several birds of
the same species for you to see, might not be able to provide information on
the former owner, or might not have knowledgeable personnel to answer
your questions.
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