You might be searching for a cage for your new or existing parrot, it can be quite a large decision to make. I am going to help you make this a bit easier by giving you a number of things to consider.

Parrots are very long lived and will be with you for many years so they need to be kept happy, comfortable and relaxed.

The most important rule when looking for a new cage is to go for the largest one you can afford.

Parrots require a lot of space so a cage that is too small is a big problem!

Parrots require lots of stimulation and are very intelligent. Your parrot needs to come out of his cage on a daily basis to play with you or by himself. An area where the parrot can play such as an open top cage is ideal. You can use this for training sessions, rewarding or just general play with your parrot.

Parrot cages need to be very spacious so that whichever parrot cage you choose it needs to provide your parrot with plenty of space and comfort.

It is important that your parrot cage is durable as those powerful beaks can do a lot of damage. Make sure that your cage is parrot proof and designed to last a lifetime rather than a few years.

It is best to position the cage in an active room to help keep your parrot stimulated and happy. The parrot cage should be placed away from areas of high traffic (next to doorways), direct sunshine and draughts as these can stress him out.

Parrots can feel more secure with a wall behind them so a corner of a room can be a good place. Corner cages take up less space than a conventional cage and can provide your parrot with lots of comfort and space that will keep him happy.

Please remember your parrots cage is his home. It is important that he comes out of the cage regularly to interact with you but it is also important that he can also go back to his cage for some personal space if need be.

Remember these important points and you will have a happy, healthy parrot for years to come.

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A very good question!

I would have to say YES you definitely need to train your Parrot whether you have a Budgie or a Blue and Gold Macaw.

All parrots are highly intelligent, social creatures that require lots of stimulation in both the wild and in captivity. In their natural environment parrots spend most of their life learning. Young birds learn from their parents and will pick up new behaviours quickly. From how to find food to recognising a predator all young parrots have to learn to interact with others of their own species.

In captivity, parrots still have that natural instinct and desire to learn either from their parents or in the case of most captive birds " their owners.

What if I don't train my parrot?

Well quite simply this is often how unwanted or problem behaviours develop. A parrot that is deprived of attention is going to try to get some whenever it gets the opportunity. Any reaction from their owner is a positive experience to the parrot and will encourage the parrot to repeat the behaviour. So when your parrot starts screaming like crazy late at night it is trying to prompt a reaction from you. If you start screaming (and often swearing!) back then your parrot will be very pleased, as he has managed to get you to respond. This unwanted screaming will then increase over time as the parrot has been rewarded for doing it.

The owners of parrots are the usual cause of behavioural problems. Your parrot can be accidentally rewarded without you realising it.

Parrot behaviour will be positively or negatively affected by everything that you do while you are close to your parrot. When you react to something your parrot has done then that behaviour will either decrease or increase over time.

An example would be if your parrot is in a bad mood and you try to take him out of his cage to give him a treat. Most likely he will be reluctant to come and may back away from you or even show a sign of aggression to tell you he wants to stay put. You give up but give him his treat anyway so therefore reward him for either being aggressive or backing away from you. In the future this behaviour is likely to increase as a result of this.

When you are with your parrot you really need to think about everything you do.

A happy and healthy parrot needs a ongoing training schedule. Try to make sure that you are rewarding the things you want him to do and try to avoid rewarding those things you don't want.

Your relationship with your parrot will be taken to a whole new level when your parrot understands what YOU want from him.

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