Things You'll Need
- Bird cage
- Corn cob
- Perches
- Bird toys
- Food and water bowls
- Diluted bleach concentrate cleaner
Instructions
Purchase a bird cage that has at least 2 square feet of floor space with bars that are spaced half-inch apart. The cage should have a metal grate on the bottom that separates the bird from its droppings.
Fill the bottom tray with corn cob to act as an easily changed and inexpensive substrate.
Place the bird's cage in an area of your home that is away from drafts and direct sunlight. The cage should be somewhere where the bird can see you often.
Affix plenty of half-inch-diameter perches in the enclosure. Parrotlets enjoy hopping from perches and playing with toys so provide several of each.
Fill a water bowl with non-chlorinated water. Fill a food dish with fortified seed or commercial pellets, and another with treats like fresh fruits and vegetables.
Change the substrate, and clean the food and water dishes daily. Clean and disinfect the entire cage and its contents once a month with a diluted bleach concentrate.
Take your parrotlet out and interact with it as much as possible. Parrotlets crave attention and enjoy spending time with you daily.