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CANE |
Cane is attractive but this cage is too small for its inhabitant
to move around in freely. |
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SQUARE |
Birds can become ‘bound’ to their cage if they
never get out. Some will not come out even when given the
opportunity. In these cases it is best to slowly introduce
time out . |
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DOME |
The best cage is the largest cage you can afford. A good
pet or produce store can give you expert advice on the most
suitable cage for your pet bird. The very best cage is one
with the door open and a playgym nearby. Always supervise
your bird when he is out of the cage. |
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$15
CAGE |
This Lorikeet lives a life of misery in this tiny cage.
He can’t even flap his wings or walk around. He is all
alone as his owners work long hours. He has no room to splash
in his tiny water container. This cage is illegal. |
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SHOW
CAGE |
This Caique parrot only spends a short time in his show
cage. Most of his life is spent in a large aviary with time
out of his cage each day to spend with his owner. He should
not be left in the show cage for long periods of time. |
From the inside looking
out...
A note by Jim McKendry -
Parrot Behaviour & Enrichment Consultations - www.pbec.com.au
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about your bird’s behaviour or bird caging questions
When we make the decision to keep parrots in companion
animal environments we make the commitment to provide for them
all of the essential elements necessary for an optimum and enriched
life. This commitment starts with the creation of "enclosure",
a haven for parrot that provides opportunities to feed, bathe,
forage and interact safely and independently with its surrounds.
The minimum elements of such an enclosure should incorporate a
range of species appropriate perching options, access to variable
food bowl positioning dynamic and changing foraging experiences,
plentiful space for horizontal and vertical movement and of course
shelter and protection from potentially harmful elements of environment.
You can make a wonderful positive difference to the life of your
companion parrot in so many simple ways. The next time you walk
past the enclosure of your parrot, think about the perspective
your parrot has on life... from the inside looking out
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| The free Cockatiels above live happy lives in the company
of their owner and each other. Birds are flock creatures.
They need the company of their flock be it human or bird!
Spend time with your bird. Make him part of your family. Don’t
lock her in a cage to look at like an ornament or piece of
furniture. |
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| The Lorikeet and the Sun Conure chat to the caged Budgerigar.
Free birds will often approach caged birds and try to release
them as these two are doing. |
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| These two are best friends and spend their days outside
their cage, only going in to eat and sleep. You must be careful
of dangers for your birds when they are outside their cages
such as hot stoves and cooking pots, detergents etc., buckets
of water or full sinks, open toilet lids, open windows, or
doors, cats and dogs and much more. Constant supervision is
essential. |
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| A large cage with big door and play gym on top. Always ensure
supervision for out of cage birds. This cage has wheels to
go outside for some sun. When outside with your bird be careful
of wild predator birds and swimming pools that your bird might
fall in and drown. |
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| The above is an example of a cage and playgym combination.
Your bird can move between both via a ladder or rope if his
wings are trimmed. The playgym is on a stand and the cage
is on wheels for ease of movement between rooms and outside. |
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One of 6 wild Cockatoos visiting Cockatiels kept in an aviary.
They seem to be trying to release the caged birds.
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about your bird’s behaviour or bird caging questions |
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