All About Parakeet Training & Care

• The Parakeets are colorful, graceful birds are full of energy.
• Being flock birds, the Parakeets are very social with each other and with people.
• They love attention and make wonderful pets.
• Parakeets like warm weather and lots of seeds and fruit.
• They are also known for being messy and quite loud.

The cage shape is also very important for the bird. Square or rectangular cages are more appropriate for parrots. Before buying the cage, do a thorough checking of the security mechanism.

Don't pick out a fancy cage, especially one of those bamboo cages. The Parakeet will chew it up and this can be dangerous. A wire cage is best. Wire cages can be sanitized easily. Parakeets prefer non-round cages. As with any bird, the bigger the cage the better.

Cage size should be:

• Parakeets need approximately: 24" W x 24" H x 36" D
• Bar spacing: 1/2" to 5/8"

Learn more about Parakeet cages

A Parakeet should be provided with proper diet to keep it happy and content. A pet Parakeet's regular diet includes pellets, veggies, nuts, fruits, small sized pastas, cooked chicken or turkey and other bits and pieces of foods.

• Many even prefer boiled vegetables to fresh ones.
• Give plenty of fresh water to your Parakeet for a happy and healthy bird.
• Beware, that a Parakeet can become bored with formulated diet that can trigger off negative behavior.
• Make a combination of small parrot mix and supplement with your bird's regular meals.
• Vitamin supplements can be added to their drinking water or sprinkled on their food.
• Make sure you never feed your bird avocado, cabbage, parsley and iceberg lettuce.

Remember, your pet's diet will improve its health and will keep it content.

What is the Ideal Diet For Your Parakeet

Parakeets are prone to neurotic behavior including feather plucking and self-mutilation, especially if denied the affection and attention they need so strongly. Usually active, energetic and healthy, Parakeet can suffer from common diseases like any other Parrots.

• loss of appetite
• diarrhea
• Anorexia
• lethargy
• weight loss
• feather plucking
• beak swelling
• wheezing or coughing
• favoring one foot
• eye or nasal discharge
• red or swollen eyes

Care should be taken while trimming your bird's feathers.

How To Keep Your Parakeet Healthy?