Choose the Right Bird & Prepare Yourself for the New-Entrant

Keeping pet birds at home has always been very fascinating. Birds are associated with their unique natural charm that they tend to offer to their surroundings as well as to humans like us. However keeping these feather creatures at home requires some deep insight to their day to day requirements. Also the bird owners need to bring out a few changes in their own daily regime: Due to highly sensitive respiratory system, birds should not be subjected to any kind of aromas, scents or air fresheners. Also the food should be cooked in stainless steel utensils as non-stick cookware releases certain fumes that are highly toxic for a bird. For similar reasons, stainless steel bird cages are known to be practically the best choice for a pet bird. The fumes exhaled by a cigarette smoker are too noxious for these beautiful feathered creatures of god, so care needs to be taken accordingly.

Birds tend to sleep early and rise with the first ray of sun. Also they would need their meal soon after they wake up. So the bird care- taker needs to be awake early mornings too. Striking and eye catching accessories, buttons and jewellery are quite prone to a bird's attraction, and thus should be kept away from its reach. The bird cage needs to be cleaned up almost on daily basis. Unlike other pet animals, birds need a much higher frequency and duration of interaction with its owner, and this is an essential part of taming a bird too. Almost all birds are habitual of producing all kinds of weird sounds that may or may not be liked by the owner or other members of the family. Thus it is not only the bird-owner but also other family members who should try to interact and create a friendly equation with the bird.

For caging requirements, a minimum of 2 feet by 2 feet cage is a must, although a bigger sized stainless steel bird cage is preferable. Parrots and lovebirds are the most popular pet birds, as they are known to be intelligent, friendly and lovable pets. Before getting a bird at home, adequate research on the species of birds is a must. Every species exhibit their own set of characteristics, be it their food or other habits. Pet birds should be made to socialize with all family members as well as outsiders, to a certain extent. This way birds learn to be more responsive and interactive with people around.

Some of the other species of pet birds include cockatiels; amazon parrots; African grey parrots; parakeets; Conures; macaws, cockatoos, doves-pigeons, caique parrots and likewise. All these birds make wonderful pets and enjoy interacting sessions with their masters.

A' well taken care of' bird can render the owner some precious moments of relaxation and a happier life, with the pet bird roping in tons of lighter moments too.