Teaching The Parrot To Talk

By Eddie Lamb

Keeping a pet is a very noble endeavor and grand achievement. But some fuzzy and furry friends, like dogs, take time out of our very busy days to be walked. Still other creatures like gerbils do not live very long so they do not make good long-term pets. A parrot is free of these flaws and thus can make for a great choice as a perfect animal companion

These flying creatures are renowned all over every spec of the globe for their wide spectrum of colors. You could very easily find the right one of these birds for you in the color you prefer. A person could complement their bird with their interior decorating without too much trouble. Yet even so, most people decide to pick these animals because of their amiability and aptitude for mimicking human conversation.

Yet, how can a parrot be trained to talk? It is best to purchase a very young bird and teach them to talk as soon as feasibly possible. Reiteration and repetition are crucial to train these birds' new vocabulary and interesting phrases. It is also useful and fun to make a lesson plan to teach them with.

There are many different activities one can use in order to educate a bird in the ways of human speech. Good activities should be fun and exciting not just for you but for your pet as well. If the learning sessions are interesting and enjoyable to you, the more you will do them. This means your pet will learn more quickly and most likely better as well.

Unfortunately, not everything about parrots is fun. For birds to remain healthy they need to be taken care of properly. Also, grooming is an important skill to know. These can be bathed normally or cleaned with a misting shampoo. Lastly, allow your bird to leave its cage. This way it can exercise and you can clean the cage at the same time.

There are simple things that you can do but one day you may need a veterinarian. Not all veterinarians are knowledgeable in such special creatures. You may need to research to find one. So do not wait till an emergency, already have a veterinarian that you can call.

Parrots are easy to take care of and make wonderful pets. They can live for a very long time. Treat your friend with love and care. Then enjoy each other's company for many years to come. - 32516

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Can You Trust the Banfield Pet Insurance?

By Howardz Swang

Today, Banfield is the largest general veterinary practice in the whole world. They have more than seven hundred hospitals all across the United States of America as well as in Mexico and even the United Kingdom. Banfield hospitals employ close to two thousand qualified veterinarians who feel passionately that our pets deserve and receive the same quality of medical care that we as human beings expect to receive. As a result, all Banfield hospitals offer state of the art medical services, preventative care plans, extended operating hours, and Banfield is the only veterinary practice in the world that has an extensive quality assurance program as well.

Warren J. Wegert, a veterinary doctor of medicine, founded the Banfield Pet Hospital in October of 1955. Banfield grew to 300 hospitals by the year 2001. Then by the year 2004 within only 3 years, Banfield had enrolled over 1,000,000 pets in their Optimal Wellness Plan. By their 50th anniversary of doing business Banfield had opened over 500 hospitals, this was in 2005.

After being in business for over 50 years, Banfield has the experience and knowledge to develop a healthcare plan for pets. Its purpose is to cover the yearly and other care that your dog or cat requires to be healthy.

This comprehensive type health care pet plan is the Banfield Wellness Plan and can actually prolong your pet's happy life up to 25% longer. This plan can also be transferred between the various Banfield locations when you need to with no problem. Also this plan makes pet care much more affordable by saving you about 50 percent on standard type care. This is because through these plans you get office visits at no cost for life, on top of their other discounts they offer on their other services. This wellness plan also offers a valuable warranty on vaccination of up to $1000.

Similar to people the pets can come down with various issues concerning their health over their lifetime. The Banfield Optimum Wellness Plan provides all services your pets require to stay healthy, and stop problems for occurring.

These wellness plans that Banfield offers right now provides coverage for dogs, puppies, cats, and kittens. It is the price conscientious way to god to give your beloved animal they kind a care it merits, the various thing covered are physical exams, vaccinations, and no limit on office visits.

With Banfield providing such great service for pets and their owners alike it is no wonder why they have been able to expand so much. Our pets should get the same kind of care that we would provide ourselves so that they can live a good, long, healthy life. Banfield agrees with this belief and provides just that quality of care.

And just like we do, our pets can benefit from an insurance plan and the Banfield Wellness Plan goes a long way in promoting the ongoing good health of our pets. After all, our pets are a part of our families and, as such, deserve the best medical care so that they remain part of the family for as long as is possible. - 32516

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Have you had problems with Banfield as well? Be sure to read the comments in the two following articles: Banfield Pet Insurance Review and Banfield Pet Insurance Secrets. Both are filled with comment from other customers of theirs.

The African Grey Parrot

By Dee LeClerc

The African grey parrot is the smartest bird there is. As a household pet, he can fill the role of a buddy and a soul mate. An African grey is like a friend. He will love you, get angry with you, talk to you, play with you and bond with you. What more could you want from a family pet?

Scientists classify this bird as belonging to the genus and species Psittacus erithacus. There are two subspecies of the main singular species. One is known scientifically as Psittacus erithacus erithacus, commonly called the Congo African grey parrot. The next is Psittacus erithacus timneh, also known as the Timneh African grey. The central and western regions of Africa produce the Congo greys, which are the larger of the two subspecies. The Timneh greys are natives of Sierra Leone as well as the Ivory Coast area and are lighter by a few ounces. Experts in the avian field are trying to figure out if the Principe Island greys are actually a third subspecies or just a variation of one that is already established. Many individuals maintain that the Princeps is one variation of the Congo line of greys.

African greys usually have a grey or white patch of skin around the eyes as well as black feet. They all possess a wonderful, smooth grey plumage, which is soft looking. The Congos are not as dark. They have solid black beaks and dark red tail feathers when they become mature. Timnehs have darker grey feathers with some traces of maroon and taupe. They also have a beak that is two-toned.

In the wild, the African grey lives in a flock. It is the habit of this species to mate for life. This is a bond that is not broken unless death or separation occurs. Because they usually live at the tops of trees, their diet consists mostly of fruits and nuts. African greys are on alert in the wild. They have to be to keep out of reach of predators. They are very intelligent, so they have a lot of success at staying safe.

So what can you expect when you bring one of these wonderful birds into your home? First of all, your African grey is going to be like a kid for you. Typically they demonstrate the emotional maturity of a two-year-old child but the intelligence of a five-year-old. And because it is their native instinct to bond with a mate, when they're brought into a household they will do what is, for them, the next best thing: find one person in the family to become attached to.

You must take responsibility for introducing your bird to your family and gaining his trust. If you are your bird's favorite, then you must take the necessary steps to be sure he socializes appropriately with other family members. These birds must use keen observational skills in the wild. For this reason, they take great notice of their keeper's emotions. As a matter of fact, your bird will sense if you are feeling down, and he will be eager to spend some time interacting with you.

Loudness of any kind, especially shouting or anger will cause the bird to respond unfavorably. He won't enjoy having his beak tapped. Greys are considered to be flock animals, and they will expect to be treated as your equal; although he may want to be the center of attention!

If you opt to have one of these birds as a pet, you must make the same commitment to him as you would to having a brand new baby. Be prepared to raise the equivalent of a child, as African greys are considered youngsters for their first five years and won't reach maturity for at least another five after that! Greys have a life expectancy of between 40 and 50 years.

How can I get the bird to play with me? One way is to encourage him to bob and rock with you. Remember to move slowly at first as he has to build up his trust in you. A lot of people say that, when they buy their bird a new toy, they make a big show over playing with and enjoying the toy in front of the bird. That way the bird will really want the toy! Many experts think that you should keep them near you during your shared time at home. If you're in the family room, kitchen, or even in the bathroom, move his cage or perch so that he can be with you. He will get enjoyment by watching you and what you are doing, and he enjoys it if you praise him.

Perhaps the most enjoyable activity is teaching them to speak or imitate other sounds. These feathered creatures are famous for imitating everything they hear. They can mimic the human voice, and enjoy imitating other animals, as well as sound effects in its surroundings.

If you are looking for a terrific addition to your family, look no further than the African grey parrot. This bird is going to bring much enjoyment to you. - 32516

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Dee LeClerc shares her home with Perky the lovable African Grey parrot and Smeagol the Quaker Parrot. Head over to http://www.anafricangrey.ca to learn more.

Secrets To Stop Treating Parrot Feather Plucking Immediately

By Westcot McLean

Feather plucking is a very stressful situation for the owner and the bird. A parrot that looks like a chicken is an embarrassment to itself and its owner and this serious behavioral problem is very hard to prevent once it has started.

Early on it's possible to detect a "feather plucker". Simply a few feathers missing or in African greys a few chest feathers that are just starting to turn into a grey down. This problem more often occurs in the upper chest area initially. At this point it is not too late, but you must take immediate action by providing lots of entertainment for your parrot. A degree of overkill is required. Use all kinds of toys available and also natural twigs such as apple, pear and freshly sprouted willow, which is soft and juicy. You should always remove leaves from willow trees as they are slightly toxic in large quantities. Move his cage into a busier part of the house where he can be entertained by the family. Even if it is just by watching them move around and talking. It may be possible to bring him out at meal times because a parrot which eats what you eat and socialises with the family is less likely to become a feather plucker, as this is normally the trait of a lonely bird.

Other illness in a hand reared baby parrot is quite rare, but action must be taken immediately if you feel that your bird is not 100%. This could be indicated by simply not adhering to his normal routines, i.e. if you feed him a certain item in the morning, say toast, if he fails to eat there may be a problem. Droppings are also a large indicator and I believe that an experienced parrot keeper can tell precisely the condition of his birds without even seeing the birds providing he can look at the droppings on a daily basis. If your bird is on a dry diet then obviously the droppings will be more solid green and white. If birds have a fruit diet this will be watery and not as solid as a bird on dry seed. If you feed your bird pretty much the same routine on a daily basis then the droppings will be easily identified as different to the previous day and therefore should causing some alarm. Very watery and dark droppings are a sign of ill health. It is always better to be trigger happy in terms of visiting your vet rather than leaving it too late. Birds deteriorate rapidly once they are ill, if you cannot maintain a level of fluid intake and food consumption.

If your parrot is indeed ill then the next problem is finding a high quality vet, and that is no easy task. Good avian vets are few and far between, and you may have to travel a long way to find one with the competencies required to treat a sick parrot. Vetinary care may require intravenous feeding so you want to make sure that you visit a high quality vet.

So there you have it in a nutshell. Making sure that your parrot does not turn to plucking means that you have to spend a lot of time with them, and make sure that they have plenty of distractions. Beyond that you must keep an eye on your bird's droppings for the first sign of illness. - 32516

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For further information on parrot care please check http://hubpages.com/hub/Parrot-Care-How-to-Care-for-Parrots-in-the-Wild Once you learn how to care for wild parrots you will better appreciate their captive needs

Ask Your Parrot Breeder Before Purchase

By Coillcumhann Simpson

Ask and ye shall receive. When it comes to buying parrots if you take the time to ask the right questions of your breeder first then you will end up in a far better situation than if you just pick the parrot you like the look of. You need to take the time and do some research. Parrot breeders want to send their parrots to good homes where the owners take a keen interest in them so they won't mind the questions.

When were these birds hatched? You want a baby bird who is old enough to leave the nest. If he's not old enough a good breeder will tell you this. He'll also tell you when you can return to adopt your friend.

Do you keep a closed aviary? Optimally, your breeder tends a closed aviary. A bird raised in this environment has a lower chance of developing a disease. Many avian diseases travel through the air. That means they spread quickly.

Has the bird been tested for any diseases? This is an especially good question to ask if you discover the babies have already been sexed. Many times breeders will have these two activities performed at the same time. If the breeder answers positively to this question, then ask to see the documentation or the certificate from the lab which processed the results.

Has the parrot's sex been determined? The sex matters little when it comes to the quality of your companion pet. Both a male and a female make wonderful companions. But, to many individuals the sex of the bird really does matter. This is especially true if you're taking the bird home to be with other parrots.

Make sure that you ask what your parrot has been eating and continue this diet once you bring it home. It is very important that you don't cause a baby parrot undue stress by bringing it home and making sudden changes in its diet.

A great question to ask is whether you can see the parents of your potential pet. If the parents look healthy then the chances are greatly increased that the baby parrot is going to be a healthy bird. You will often find that a breeder keeps the parents on the same site as the babies so don't be reluctant to ask this question. However, you will likely not be able to hold these birds as they breeding parrots are less tame than others.

Has the baby been hand fed or parent raised? If the bird has not been hand fed, don't necessarily dismiss his adoption right away. It's more important that the breeder socialized the baby. - 32516

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If you need to find out about sexing parrots then view http://ezinearticles.com/?Sexing-Parrots---How-to-Tell-If-Your-Parrot-is-Male-Or-Female&id=2257223

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