Select your parakeet's diet with care, talk to your vet, and observe the preferences of your bird/birds. Different pet-owners may suggest different things, but it is for you, and your parakeet, to decide what's best. Water Parakeet Diet Parakeet Diet Are you aware that Eucalyptus leaves act as mite deterrents? They also have bactericidal properties and act against internal (gut) parasites. Give your parakeet lots of fruits and vegetables. ormal behavior -when your parakeet is contented NA contented parakeet will sit well on its perch, either in a proud displaying stance, or with feathers puffed out, in a more comfortable, relaxed and chattering mood, with a variety of sounds, which can vary in volume from the barely audible, to those that can be heard over the sound of a radio, or vacuum cleaner. A contented parakeet will also audibly grind its beak, as if it is cracking seeds. As pets, parakeets are active, playful and talkative birds who like to climb in and around their cages. They need toys and a play-top or play-area for exercise and amusement. They do not require elaborate toys, but do like brightly colored wood and plastic; little plastic balls and wheels with bells in them are a favorite. If you use a paper cage-liner or anything else, for that matter, they like to pick it up, and put it in the water dish. You will almost always find something, in their water. Look in a Quaker's nest box, and you will see they collect whatever they can in it, like toys, paper, or even leafy green Parakeet Behavior When your parakeet is happy, it sits well on its perch. vegetables. This must come from their typical nesting behavior, in the wild. Parakeets today are present, in houses all over the world. Their talking ability, acrobatics and the little tricks that they perform have made them a source of delight for many families. They can be tamed, and once tamed, they are very friendly. Male parakeets are friendlier than females. It is advisable for people who desire to keep more than one parakeet, to buy male parakeets. If a male and a hen are kept in a cage together, their desire to breed makes them restless and unsatisfactory. Small cages are unsuitable for a bird of such activity; a nice big cage should be provided, to them. Both hen and cock parakeets have similar temperaments, but individual personalities, and if handled correctly, both can be very friendly. The bird should first be taught to stand on a thin stick or a pencil, and later on, your finger. Soon, it will become so friendly that it will allow the owner to tickle the back of its neck, a form of caress, which most parakeets like. Will your parakeet be friendly with you? Parakeet Behavior Soon the parakeet will become so tame that it can be brought out of its cage and even though it may fly around the room, it will rapidly fly back to its trainer, stand on his/her shoulder and display its affection for him/ her. |