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Trying to please pet birds is not always easy.

One of the most important aspects is food. What do pet birds like eating?
What could owners give to their birds and make them happier?

Thank God there are a lot of various possibilities.

First of all, birds love seeds. They like to pick on multiple types of seeds, especially the sunflower ones. Of course, raw and not baked. The seeds contain a lot of fat and this helps the bird

African Grey Parrot

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Also known as the Timneh African Grey or the Congo Afican Grey, this bird originates in Africa, just like the name suggests.

These birds are considered to be large birds. They grow to about 12, 13 inches from beak to tail feathers and this is why they need a lot of space to exercise and play.

The African Greys live for many years if they are taken care of. Their average life span is up to 50 years. Sometimes, rare specimens sometimes live to be 75 years old.

Many breeders say that the African Greys are extremely clever and very affectionate to their owners and all the family members. They get very sweet if they receive the right amount of attention and love. But if they are neglected, they get bored and can become unsociable and have a destructive behavior.

The name says everything about this bird

Senegal Parrots

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The Senegal Parrots can be found in West Africa, in the woodlands. Their length is around 25cm (10 inches) and they can get to be 50 years old.

The Senegals who are handfed, are quite amazing pets. They are colorful and very comical. They love to entertain the audience and they are able to talk and mimic. They are relatively small and some people consider them to be rather quiet. Most of the Senegals parrots that have been socialized and tamed are very friendly personalities. But you should be aware that sometimes they tend to be egoistical and be a

Blue Crown Conure

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Aratinga Acuticaudata is the scientific name of the Blue Crown Conure and they’re also known as Sharp Tailed Conure or Blue Crowned Conure.

Blue Crown Conures can be found in some regions of central South America. They can live up to 30 years when they are well taken care of. In most cases, Blue Crown Conure will get to a length of about 30cm (12 inches).

This type of bird, the Blue Crowns, is known to be a gentle, intelligent and very playful creature. Most of the times the Blue Crowns Conures are extremely energetic and active, they like to play and exercise and sometimes display a destructive behavior. This is why owners need to mentally stimulate and sometimes train them a little.

The color of Blue Crown Conures is usually a deep green, with tail feathers that are red and blue feathers on the face and head. The eye rings are white and the beak is horn colored.

The savage Blue Crown Conures that can be found in the wild like to have a diet rich in vegetables, fresh fruits, berries, nuts and sometimes even grain. The same diet can be applied in captivity, as an adequate and balanced nutrition is extremely important.

Because the Blue Crown Conures are highly energetic, playing with them is very important and the time spent outside the cage is very valuable. Specialists say that these types of birds should have a minimum of two hours daily outside of the cage to play and exercise. Besides that, the Blue Crown Conures love to be surrounded by toys as they like to exercise the jaw muscles and chew on them.

It was just until the movie “Paulie” was released, about a little girl and her talking parrot, that Blue Crown Conures have come to light as a species. Until this movie was launched, the Blue Crown Conures were a very well kept secret.

At this moment, many houses are improved by the beautiful, intelligent and gentle Blue Crown Conures. These birds are known to socialize well with people. Some people say that Blue Crowns are among the species that is the most quiet conure. But they are able to screech and scream, and they can be very vocal when they wake up and before they go to sleep. That’s why a lot of people don’t think they can be good apartment birds. They are also known to be gifted talkers and they have the capacity to learn a group of words and short phrases.

Before you try to get a Blue Crown Conure, you should get into contact with a local breeder. Get an appointment with them and find what the best birds are. Talk to him and set up an appointment. He could show you the available birds and tell you about their behavior. This way you will choose the one to fit your personality.

Electus Parrot

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Their scientific name is Eclectus roratus and their name depends on the subspecies. They can be called Vosmaeri or Yellow Sided, Blue Bellied or Dusky, or Red Sided, or Solomon Island Eclectus.

They can be found in Australia, Solomon Islands and New Guinea. This bird species can grow between 40 and 50 cm (17 to 20 inches) from the tail feathers to the beak and they live up between 30 and 50 years.

This species is a highly intelligent one that likes to spend time with the owners and they are very friendly. They get sad if for some reason they are left alone and socialization is not part of their daily routine. They have no problem interacting with both human and other types of bird and they are perfect for multiple birds household. Sometimes, they can show some jealousy tendencies and this is why you have to give him the proper amount of time and affection when you bring him home and introduce him into the aviary.

Eclectus are sexually dimorphic so the color of the feathers reveals the sex of the bird. The male Eclectus is green colored, with beaks that are orange and bits of blue and red under their wings. In contrast, the females Eclectus are mostly red, with beaks that are black and markings that are purple on their tails and chests.

The Eclectus has a digestive tract that is specialized, different from a lot of other bird species. That’s why their nutrition has to contain both fibers but also vegetables, fresh fruits, and carbohydrates from pasta that is cooked. Be careful about giving seeds and pellets. Do that with moderation because of the mixes which contain artificial dyes and other artificial substances. By giving the Eclectus the wrong type of food you could cause him to loose its beautiful color!

These birds need a lot of space to exercise. These birds should have enough room to a big play stand if it’s possible, and an area that is safe for birds. They love to explore and climb and you will be amazed of how active they can be. The exercise will help the Eclectus keep its mental and physical health. Allow him the time to exercise and you will have a happy pet.

An Eclectus is all the time impressive. Its color is eye-catching, and they are intelligent and sociable. The Eclectus birds are captivating that make for great pets. Their talking ability, beautiful colors, and great personalities have made them win a lot of points in the heart of the owners and breeders and they are very popular.

They appreciate companionship, especially human and a person who wants to adopt an Eclectus needs to think if they have the needed time to spend with the pet. Because these birds are so clever, they are extremely sensitive, so they can become stressed easily if they begin to feel unwanted or neglected.

Some breeders even say that the boys Eclectus are a bit more agreeable and trainable than the girls. But this could be an advantage for people who don