Parrots are pet birds of the order Psittaciformes (scientific name: Psittaciformes). A typical climbing bird, with anti-toed feet, two toes forward and two backwards, suitable for grasping, strong and powerful beak, can eat hard-shelled fruit. The feathers are brightly colored and are often kept as pets. They are more appreciated and loved by people because of their beautiful feathers and good language skills. Distributed in warm, sub-heat, tropical vast areas. There are many species, with 2 families, 82 genera and 358 species, which is one of the largest families in the class of birds. Mainly found in tropical forests. So how should parrots be raised?

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1. Mistakes in feeding young birds:

Overfeeding for fear of starvation of young birds. In nature, parent birds must take turns to go out for food to feed their chicks, so it is impossible for the chicks to be fed until their sacs are full. Therefore, the feeding of the chicks should adopt a mode of small and frequent meals. The food fed at one time has been digested to avoid the accumulation and fermentation of old food, which may cause crop inflammation.

2. Only feed sunflower seeds:

Generally speaking, parrots like to eat sunflower seeds, but most birders regard it as their food. The only food, but this behavior will reduce the fun and ability of parrots to eat, and only feeding sunflower seeds can easily lead to nutritional imbalance. In addition, sunflower seeds are rich in lipids, which can easily lead to obesity.

3. The problem of feed preservation:

Improper preservation of feed leads to food spoilage, and even toxins are produced. Of course there will be problems. Therefore, it is recommended to choose the feed according to the quantity you raise. Of course, the large package will be cheaper, but the shelf life of the feed is not long, and only considering this point will lose the big because of the small. Apart from the fact that the feed should be stored in a dry or even refrigerated environment, it is a good way to invite a few friends to share, not only is it less costly and less risky, but you can also try a variety of products.

Disease prevention and control

1. Respiratory organ diseases:

The common respiratory organ is cold , whose symptoms are runny nose. After the bird catches a cold, immediately move it indoors and keep it warm, and it will heal itself soon. If the disease does not heal on its own, borax can be dissolved in warm water to make a 2-4% boric acid solution, used to rinse around the nostrils, and fed canary grass seed feed to enhance resistance. A few drops of wine or vitamin preparations can also be added to the drinking water to help it recover.

2. Digestive organ diseases:

Diarrhea caused by eating unclean concentrated feed or unsanitary drinking water, and sick birds generally discharge white Slurry feces, the lower abdomen feathers stained. After the bird suffers from this disease, the staple food is only tares, and it is transferred to a warm place to raise, and one bird and one cage should be isolated to prevent infection. Add a few drops of red wine to the drinking water. In severe cases, drugs can be used. Add 0.01% of dithrin in drinking water (1000 ml of water after each tablet is ground). Consecutive drinking for 3 days will heal.

3. Parasitic diseases:

There are many feather lice on budgerigars, which must be eliminated. The way to get rid of lice can be veterinary clearing powder or smear with magic medicine pen. In addition, budgies are also endangered by blood-sucking worms. Nest boxes are often home to blood-sucking worms. After each hatching, the nest box should be scalded with boiling water immediately, and then coated with BGP water solution, which is harmless to birds, to keep it clean and dry to prevent parasites

Young chick diseases: Parrot chick disease mainly affects 2-4 week old parrots. Parrot chick disease spreads rapidly and has a high mortality rate. The prevalence of parrot chick disease has no obvious seasonality. The main clinical manifestations of parrot chick disease are poor growth of down and feathers on the back and abdomen; empty crop, swollen abdomen, commonly known as small crop, big belly; red skin. Parrot chick disease was first discovered in Georgia and Texas in the early 1980s, initially mostly in budgerigars, and now it can infect a variety of parrots. Treatment of parrot chick disease: There is no effective treatment for parrot chick disease. Attention should be paid to reducing the stocking density and strict quarantine system to prevent the introduction of pathogens. Breeding birds can be vaccinated with trial vaccine