On 6/29/07, Wanda wrote:
> Hello Everyone,
>
> I will be getting a baby Red Bellied Parrot in the middle
> of July. I have purchased a cage, and I need to know how
> to prepare it for my bird. There are all kinds of perches.
> How many toys should I put in there at one time? Should I
> get a drip water bottle? Do I need a cuttle bone in there?
> Also, how many perches should I have in there at one time?
> Thank you in advance for your responses. Oh! My baby's
> name is Destin.
>
> Wanda
Hi Wanda
the best vidios I know of are listed
Positive Parrot Behavior, The Importance of Toys - V1, DVD
-windy city parrot -chicago (local person, but good info. on
new bird set up and care)
Good Bird Inc. DVD Introduction to Training Part 1 - Parrot
Behavior & Training by Barbara Heidenreich
Captive Foraging DVD - Brand New!!! Help You Understand
Parrot's Needs
http://www.windycityparrot.com/page/Windycityparrot/CTGY/rec
I have library of books & vidios & think these 3 are the
best.
-The water bottle is OK but you need a water dish also. The
bottles ball can jam & all the water run out or not come out
at all & birdy has no water! I had a conure that would
stuff food around the ball and mess things up!
Cage set up and placement is important and worth the time to
research. Also get the biggest & best cage you can. Many
people make the mistake of getting a too small cage & end up
spending more $ less than a year later for a better one.
Also remember to look into good food, not a seed diet.
-no, I am not working for the store but they have a good
stock & the first vidio is not widely sold.
congrad. on you baby! Best of luck!