Mynah birds are some of the most sought after birds in the world.Their ability to mimic human speech has made them attractive to bird lovers.To properly care for your mynah bird, you will need to create a suitable habitat and meet its basic needs.Because they are social creatures, you will want to socialize your mynah bird to interact with you and other people.Your mynah bird will be a happy and active member of your family once you have met all of its needs.
Step 1: A large cage can be found.
There is plenty of room for your bird in your mynah bird's cage.The dimensions of a mynah bird cage are 3-4 feet wide by 2 feet tall and deep.It can be hard to find an affordable cage that is specifically made for mynah birds.Most large cages are built for parrots that don't need a lot of room.You can put together two parrot cages if you are in a pinch.
Step 2: Provide places to perch.
Put a variety of wooden or plastic perches in your mynah bird's cage because they enjoy hopping around.The perches should be about 2.5 cm in diameter.The development of arthritis can be prevented with these.Bird toenails can get caught in rope perches.
Step 3: The cage has a nest box in it.
You should install a dark place for mynah birds to sleep because they take multiple short naps during the day.A nest box is the best option.Purchase a nest box at a pet store and put it in the bird's cage.You can make your own nest box out of wood or cardboard.A cardboard nest box needs to be replaced regularly.The manufacturer has guidelines for installing the nest box.
Step 4: It's important to maintain a comfortable environment.
There is a place in your home that is not directly in the sun.Mynah birds like a room temperature of 76 degrees Fahrenheit or 24 degrees Celsius.You may need to install a light fixture if your bird is not exposed to sunlight.
Step 5: A healthy diet is provided.
In the wild, mynah birds eat a variety of fruits, nuts, insects, and small animals.It is difficult to provide your bird with a regular supply of these foods in captivity.You will want to feed your animal a steady diet of pellets designed for mynah birds.Because mynah birds don't chew their food, it's important that the food is presented in bite-sized pieces.Feed mynah birds low iron (150 parts per million) because they suffer from hemochromatosis.Roughly 60 percent of your bird's diet should be these pellets.Unless you are breeding birds, insects should not be more than 5% of the bird's diet.If your mynah bird's diet is less than 60%, you may want to consider supplements.
Step 6: You can exercise your bird.
You can let your mynah bird out of its cage if it has been socialized.Before you let your bird out of its cage, make sure that you have closed all of the windows and doors, turned off the fans, and covered the water, so that there are no house cats around.Mynah birds are not a hands on bird and will not perch on your hand like a parrot.You can clip your birds wings.Mynah birds can lose their balance if they don't have a clipping.This can lead to injury or death.
Step 7: Allow the bird to groom.
Mynah birds bathe multiple times a day.A shallow dish of water is the easiest way to meet their bathing needs.The bird's droppings will fall in the dish water throughout the day so make sure to change it on a regular basis.Because of their sensitivity to chemicals and pathogens, be sure to fill your bird's bowl with distilled water and avoid using tap water.
Step 8: Provide toys.
Purchase toys for your bird.Mirrors, bells, bottle caps and other small items can be used as toys.The products will help keep your bird happy.Rope toys can get caught in your bird's tongue or toenails.
Step 9: Purchase a baby mynah bird.
If you want to socialize a mynah bird, buy it as a chick.Buying a 6-9 week old bird would be ideal.Once they reach two years of age, mynah birds stop learning new words.If you are okay with the words they have already learned, you may want to consider a baby mynah bird.As soon as you bring the bird home, begin speaking to it.Give it simple words like hello orhi.
Step 10: The cage should be in a busy place.
Mynah birds are very social and can easily be socialized.A place where they can talk to multiple people and develop their language skills is the best place to put them.The person who cleans their cage and feeds them may form a strong bond with them.Mynahs have good memories.They dislike people who look like they were mistreated.
Step 11: Make sure you teach your mynah specific words.
Pick a short word or phrase and say it when you see your bird.You only have a year and a half to teach them.Between the ages of three and nine months, your mynah is the most impressionable.Mynah birds can learn over 100 words.Encourage others to say the words you want around the mynah bird.
Step 12: Make sure your bird is well cared for.
You should socialize your bird to new people when it is a baby because they are the most impressionable.Expose your young bird to new people and things in the first few months to a year, as well as travel with it.This will make it more social and calmer.It will be less likely to be frightened by this.