As pets, parrotlets are a small variety of parrot that are becoming more common.Setting up a cage for one doesn't need to be unusual.Give it a new necessity, like food and water dishes, and a perch, if you can find one that is roomy.A cage cover and a few toys will make your birdy happy.
Step 1: Give the bird room to stretch its wings.
A cage that is about 18 inches (46 cm) on each side will work well for parrots.There is no need for a huge cage if you prefer.
Step 2: The cage should have a narrow bar spacing.
If the bars of the cages are not properly spacing, parrots can get caught between them.There should be no more than a few inches between the bars.
Step 3: The cage needs to have a grate.
It will be easy for your parrotlet to grasp onto it.It will be easy to catch food, droppings, and anything else that falls through the grate if the cage has a pullout tray at the bottom.You can put newspapers on the tray to absorb the droppings and make it easier to clean.
Step 4: You can only use open feeding dishes.
There is a cover on some bird food dishes.parrotlets won't eat from this typeSimple dishes that are open will encourage them to feed and drink adequately.
Step 5: At one end of the cage, place the food and water dishes.
This will make your bird use them together.The water should remain clean and free of droppings, so you may have to move the dishes around until you find a position that suits your parrotlet.The bird can't tip over in the bottom of the cage if you place heavy ceramic dishes there.Light dishes can be secured to the bars of the cage so they don't get knocked over.Instead of plastic, choose dishes made from glass, ceramic, or metal.
Step 6: You should install at least one perch.
You can choose a perch made of natural wood.The parrotlet's nails can be worn down by using cement or sand perches.If you use one of this type, place it relatively high up in the cage so that the parrotlet won't use it so much that their feet become worn down.There are many different types of perches to choose from.Provide a variety of perches for your parrotlet.These can hurt your bird's feet, so don't use them.There are perches that are too smooth and the bird may not be able to hold them.
Step 7: Keep your birdy entertained with toys.
Some rings, ropes, bells, and other toys are great for playing with.Good birdy toys can be found at pet stores.Smaller birds are not designed for cockatiels and conures.
Step 8: The cage should be placed in a spot that is not too warm.
To stay comfortable, parrots will want to be kept out of drafts.You should not place the cage in direct sunlight since it may make the parrotlet feel hot.Direct sunlight and drafts can harm your bird, so make sure the cage is away from a window.The cage should not be placed near heating or air conditioning vents.Don't put the cage in the kitchen.Birds can be killed by the temperature fluctuations and fumes from cooking.
Step 9: When the birdy needs to sleep, cover the cage.
Lots of rest is what parrotlets like.You should let them have at least 12 hours of darkness.If your area doesn't have a lot of natural darkness, placing a cover over the cage at the same time each night will help your bird get the rest it needs.A room that won't be used much at night is a good place to put the cage.
Step 10: There is a visual barrier between each cage.
If they are constantly seeing each other, they can become agitated.You have to block their view to prevent this stress.A piece of furniture or a large plant can be placed between the cages.Cats and dogs should be kept away from your parrotlet's cage.