Amazon parrots can live up to 60 years if well cared for.If you want to give your Amazon parrot the best possible habitat in your home, you need to choose a spacious cage that allows for plenty of movement.The bird will get to interact with you on a regular basis with plenty of perches and climbing toys inside the cage, which should be placed in a safe location inside your home.Feed your Amazon parrot a mostly seed/pellet-based diet with some fresh fruits, vegetables, and nuts to keep it happy and healthy.
Step 1: Purchase a big cage.
An Amazon parrot needs a cage that is between 99 cm and 150 cm high, and a base that's at least 23 cm wide by 39 cm deep.Even if your bird is stuck inside its cage, this will give it enough room to move around and be active.The traditional tall and narrow cage can be avoided.There isn't enough space for the bird to stretch their wings in this tube cage.The bigger the cage, the better!If you have more than one Amazon parrot, you will need to buy a larger cage.
Step 2: You can choose a cage with bars.
A cage that has horizontal bars on at least one or two sides will encourage climbing and movement in your parrot.The cage bars should be in line with one another.Your parrot may be able to get out of the cage if the bars are too wide.A bird may get its beak stuck in between bars if the bars are too close together.
Step 3: Choose between steel or iron.
They are hard, durable materials that can stand up to your parrot's chewing and are popular choices for parrot cages.The bars will be stronger.If it is exposed to liquid, a wrought iron cage may rust over time.The cage will be less susceptible to rusting.A wire cage is usually not strong enough to house a parrot.
Step 4: The cage should be off the ground.
Place your parrot's cage on a table or cage stand to keep it off the ground.It will help prevent accidents if you knock the cage over.Birds are sensitive to temperature changes so keep the cage away from drafts.The cage should not be placed in a place where food is prepared.The fumes from non-stick pans are harmful to birds.You don't want to put your bird's cage next to a heating or cooling vent.In normal indoor temperatures, parrots do well.You should keep your parrot's cage away from doorways, exterior doors and the sun.If the cage is kept at eye level, it will be less likely that people will kick it or topple it.
Step 5: The cage should be placed in a part of the house that is frequently used.
Amazon parrots love to be around their owners.If you want your bird to interact with your family regularly, you should put the bird's cage in a part of the house that people use often.A corner of the living room is a good place to put your parrot's cage.The home is usually an active place where people gather and spend time together.This will keep your bird company, but also keep it out of doorways, walkways, and entrances/exits.You don't want your bird to feel alone.This could cause behavioral problems in the future.
Step 6: There are several perches of different sizes.
Give your bird a variety of perches inside its cage to keep it entertained, and to help it move around the cage.It is important that perches are made of clean, pesticide-free materials.There should be at least one swinging perch.If you put perches directly above the bird's food and water dishes, you will have to clean them multiple times.
Step 7: Climbers should include climbing toys.
The parrots love moving around in their cage.In order for your Amazon parrot to remain active, you need to provide several outlets.You should include a climbing ladder, climbing rope or net.Your bird can climb on the bars of the cage itself, but you need to give your parrot more options for play and exploration.
Step 8: Provide foraged and chewing toys.
In order to satisfy their instincts, parrots need opportunities to eat.It is important for Amazon parrots to have safe chewing options in the form of toys inside their cage.Foraging toys allow the bird to dig inside of the toy as it searches for the treat tucked away inside.It is safe for parrots to chew toys to fulfill their gnawing tendencies.
Step 9: You should include food and water dishes.
It is a good idea to use high impact plastic dishes for your parrot's food and water supply.The materials are resistant to hot water and are easy to clean.The bars of the cage allow food and water dishes to hang from them.
Step 10: The lighting should be full-spectrum.
Full-spectrum lighting involves special lightbulbs that emit UV rays and are intended to mimic the kind of light birds would be exposed to in their natural habitats.It has been shown to increase the health of birds.Installation of full-spectrum lights within two feet of the bird's cage is the most effective.You can buy large tube bulbs for full-spectrum lighting, or smaller ones that fit in regular lightbulb sockets.Keep cords and wires away from the bird's cage.
Step 11: A cage cover can be purchased.
Most birds need at least 12 hours of sleep each night.Many people choose to purchase a bird cage cover when there is not a lot of darkness.It is a good idea to cover your bird's cage in order to make it feel safe and cozy, as well as to indicate that it is time for bed.If you want to cover it with a folded sheet or blanket, you can purchase a cage cover according to the specifics of your bird's cage.It is important to choose a cage that is light and airy.
Step 12: Provide a mostly pellet-based diet.
The majority of your bird's diet should be made up of traditional pellet and seed mixes.They can be purchased at any pet store.If you want your bird to get the best nutrition from its food, buy a brand that advertises natural or organic products.About 75% of your parrot's diet should come from this.In addition to their pellet diet, parrots can have a small amount of human food, such as cooked pasta or brown rice.Junk foods, chocolate, and alcohol should never be fed to your bird.
Step 13: Fresh fruits and vegetables can be added to your parrot's diet.
Fresh fruits and vegetables should be given to your Amazon parrot on a daily basis.You can serve your Amazon parrot some fresh cherries, pear, peas, peppers, banana, corn, cooked beans, dates, lentils, grapes, and more.They are toxic to most birds and should never be given to your parrot.Before feeding produce to your bird, be sure to wash it thoroughly and then cut it up into bite-sized chunks.Fruits and veggies should make up 25% of your parrot's diet.
Step 14: Provide fresh drinking water.
It is important that your Amazon parrot has access to water.You should empty the water bowl, wash it with hot soapy water, and refill it every day.Since Amazon parrots love to bathe and splash around in their water dish, you may need to check their bowl several times a day to make sure they have enough water.