Everything we wish every new parrot owner knew before bringing their bird home.
70% high-quality pellets, 20% fresh veg & sprouts, 10% fruit and nuts. Avoid avocado, chocolate and caffeine — all toxic.
Largest cage you can afford. Bar spacing matched to species. Out-of-cage time minimum 3 hours daily.
Rotate 6+ foraging toys weekly. Boredom causes feather plucking faster than anything else.
Slow hands, soft voice, daily routine. Trust takes weeks — never force interaction.
Most parrots love a daily mist or shallow dish. Healthy feathers = happy bird.
10–12 hours uninterrupted darkness. Full-spectrum lighting in winter prevents calcium deficiency.