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Most of the parrot breeds build relationships with everyone in the family, but sometimes they conserve their affection for only one member with whom it spend most of time.<br>
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In the bird family, parrots happen to be most exotic and intelligent. Their intelligence level is about the same as that of a two year old human and they learn things quickly. Just like small children can drive you crazy, some parrots can do the same. The most popular breed among parrots is the African grey because of its liveliness and ability to learn speech. Parrots are very affectionate in nature, sociable and they build relationships with human almost instantly. So, it is important that you prepare yourself to become familiar with parrots before choosing and purchasing one.
Most of the parrot breeds build relationships with everyone in the family, but sometimes they conserve their affection for only one member with whom it spend most of time and may behave differently towards other family members. When it comes to choosing a pet parrot for families with little children choose Ringneck parrots because of their small size and ease of maintenance. They probably will not cause any damage like Macaws if you let them out of their cage. If you are thinking of keeping a pet parrot, read below the following points that will help you in selecting a suitable parrot for yourself and the family
Buy a young parrot Rearing a new parrot from young helps to facilitate taming. If you rear an older parrot it takes more time and patience. Now the question arises how to guess the age of the bird? You can easily differentiate between young and old just look out the basic things like scales on its legs, color of the eye and the color of the body. The scales of young parrots are also much smoother than that of mature birds. The best option is to buy one which is newly born which is independent of its parent.
Check the condition of the parrot Ask for a certified health certificate by the veterinary if possible, so that you have assurance of buying a healthy parrot home. Before buying you should inspect the living conditions of the bird. The bird feathers should be tidy and clean. Ensures all claws are there. There should be 2 toes pointing forward, 2 facing backwards. Buy from reputable, reliable sources Buying from reputable pet shops and well-established shops assures you the best quality services.
Often the pets you are buying through them have been certified to be in good health before they release it out for sale. Avoid open markets, and buying through mail order. Conclusion To summarize, it is great to have parrots as pets, as they can be good source of fun and companionship.