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Cockatiel (in Vietnam also known as Malay or Australian cockatoo) is one of the smallest parrots in the family and is a cute, intelligent pet. Malay parrots love to interact, they imitate your voice, enjoy sitting on your fingers or on your shoulder to go everywhere. This article will show you how to take care of your parrot healthy and happy!

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Shop for essentials

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   Think about if a Malaysian parrot is the right pet for you. These birds need daily care and attention, moreover, they are quite noisy and messy. With good care, they can live for more than twenty years! Before buying a Malaysian parrot you should consider the following (and talk to a family member):
   • How much money will I have to prepare? Malay parrots are also not very expensive, (about 1.5 million to 2 million or more) but they need a large enough cage, lots of toys and other amenities. In addition, you will need to bring your Malaysian parrot to the vet for an annual checkup.
   • How much time do I have to spend with my parrot? Unless someone is frequently at home, Malay parrots often feel lonely when alone. If they live in pairs, they will require less attention, but you still need to care and take care of them every day.
   • Am I sensitive to noise and clutter? Although Malay parrots are not extremely noisy, they will call in the morning and in the evening. They can be very dirty and messy. If you are extremely clean and tidy or hate being woken up early in the morning then maybe a Malaysian parrot is not for you.
   • How long will I have to take care of my parrot? Malay parrots can live up to twenty years, so consider carefully how much time you can spend with your parrot before purchasing.If you are a child, consider asking someone to take care of your parrot when you go to college and cannot raise it.

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   Buy a birdcage. At least the cage should be 60 cm tall, 50 cm long and 40 cm wide, but it is best to use a wider cage. The distance between the spokes shall not exceed 2 cm. Stainless steel bird cages are generally recommended. Zinc and lead are toxic to birds, so make sure the cage does not include these. In addition, the bird cage should also have at least a few horizontal bars, as the Malay parrot likes to climb around the cage.

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   Shop for other essentials. Malay parrots, like all pet birds, require cage facilities. You will need to purchase:
   • Two food bowls and one water bowl. You will need two separate bowls for wet and dry food (wet foods are things like cooked fruit, beans, etc.)
   • Fabric straps to prevent food spills.
   • Many branches perched in the cage. Malay parrots love to climb and play, so they will be happy to have many branches perched in their cage. You will see that your parrot selects a branch to make his "home" (where he sleeps).
   • Many toys for your parrot. Buy lots of toys and rotate them each week to keep your conure from getting bored. Malay parrots love to bite and nibble, so toys such as a ball of twigs or a palm leaf are best.

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   Buy more items (optional). While it's not required, it's a good idea to purchase cleaning supplies like bird droppings and hand vacuum cleaners. You should also buy cuttlefish to add calcium to the birds; This is especially important for female parrots, as they can have problems with laying eggs (the female will lay eggs even without the male, only the eggs will not be fertilized). advertisement

Part 2 of 3: Buy and train Malaysian parrots

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   Learn more about Malay parrots. Before buying a Malay parrot, you should learn carefully about this parrot and how to care for it if necessary. This article covers the basics, but you should dig deeper. Good sources of information are the internet, libraries and pet stores, where many books and other resources are available to teach Malay parrot care. In addition, you should also interact with Malay parrots and talk to Malaysian parrot owners to inquire about their experiences in caring for them.

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   Buy a Malay parrot. You may want to buy the cheapest parrot you will find, but buying a Malay parrot at the store is not recommended. This is because birds sold at a pet store can be unhealthy and often impatient (making taming more difficult). You can buy young birds that are still feeding from bird stores or bird breeding facilities. Buy a Malaysian parrot about 3 months old or slightly older. Beginners should not feed the baby parrot by hand.
   • Malay parrot adoption at the animal rescue center. Before buying a bird as a pet, it's best to adopt a bird. However, although many Malay parrots in animal rescue groups can be very suitable as pets, beginners should not adopt from these places, as these can be unwell. strong or behavioral problems.
   • Buy a Malay parrot from its former owner. Sometimes things happen that keep people away from their pets. If you know for sure that the former is not looking for a new home because of a behavior problem, and you are provided with a health record then this may be a great way to buy a Malay , especially for beginners.

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   Taming the bird. If your Malaysian parrot has been tamed, you can move on to the next step. One of the key steps in taming your macaw is to familiarize it with your presence. When you bring the bird home, place the birdcage in a place where your family normally lives. Every day, sit by the birdcage and talk and whistle softly to the parrot for 10 minutes. This way the bird will get used to your voice and presence.
   • As the parrot in the cage approaches you and appears comfortable to see you, reward the bird with a treat he likes (see step 1 in the next section on parrot treats). After about a week like that, open the cage door and hold out the treats to lure your conure onto the cage door. The next step is to place the food on palms to feed the bird.

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   Train your parrot to "step up". Once you have tamed and fed your conure in the palm of your hand, teach him to step on his hand. How to do this depends on whether or not your parrot bites. Do not try to grab the parrot or force it into your hand, as it will most likely be bitten.
   • For parrots: Quickly slide your finger up the bird's legs as if you were gliding over a candle. Your parrot will step up automatically. Reward and reward your conure immediately after the action. If your conure starts to bite aggressively, stop training and try again later.
   • For parrots that rarely bite: Place your finger close to the bird's belly above its legs. Press lightly on the bird's belly, and it will most likely step up. Then, you reward and praise it. The next time you train the bird, say "step up" while pressing its stomach. Gradually your parrot will associate this verbal cue with the act of "stepping".
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Part 3 of 3: Taking care of a Malaysian parrot

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   Give your conure some time to adjust when he comes home. If your parrot is still feeding, this should only take a few hours. However, unfamiliar birds usually take two to three days to adjust to their new environment. During the adjustment time, you should not hold the parrot in hand, but only clean, feed and talk gently.

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   Feed your Malaysian parrot a healthy diet. Bird pellets should make up 40% of your conure's diet. Nuts can be used as a reward, but should not be overfed, as they contain a lot of fat. You should also feed your Malay parrot with healthy vegetables (vegetables should make up the largest portion of the bird's diet) and offer fruit occasionally. Cooked beans and pasta are delicious treats that can be used as a reward for Malaysian parrots. When choosing fruits and vegetables for birds, choose organic crops and wash them thoroughly before feeding.
   • Are not Offer your parrots avocado, chocolate, alcohol, onions, mushrooms, tomato leaves, caffeine or raw beans, as these foods are toxic to birds. These foods that contain a lot of sugar or grease like candy are also not good for Malaysian parrot's health.
   • Remove fresh food that the bird has not eaten after four hours to avoid attracting harmful bacteria (and contaminating it).

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   Make sure your conure has clean water to drink at all times. Change the bird's water bowl daily or when food or bird droppings have fallen into the water. You should not give your bird water that you do not want to drink yourself.
   • When washing the bird's water bowl, make sure to use hot water and a little soap, then rinse thoroughly to remove any soap residue. This will ensure that harmful fungi or algae don't start to multiply.

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   Holding Malay parrot in hand. If your parrot has been tamed (or you've tamed and trained it - see part 2), you will need to set aside at least 4 hours a day or more to maintain its friendliness. Unless you're buying bird “nappies”, you should probably play with your conure on a covered chair or in an easy-to-clean room.

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   Understand why your conure may bite. You may be hurt or annoyed when bitten by your parrot, but understand that this is how they respond to stressful situations, not because they are intentionally active. The bird will bite to show that it is frightened or anxious, and should not consider this behavior as directed at you. Think back to what you were doing when you were bitten by your parrot and try to see it from its perspective. For example, a Malaysian parrot may bite when you try to grab it or if you are sloppy or rude in your hand. In addition, many possessive Malay parrots who want to protect their territory will act aggressively if you reach into the birdcage.
   • If it bites you outside of the cage, put it in the cage and wait for it to calm down before letting it go again.
   • If your conure has an aggressive attitude in the cage, train the bird to step on a stick or perch instead of placing your hands in the cage. This way you can let the bird step onto the perch when you want to let it out of the cage.

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   Teach Malay parrots to speak and whistle. Cockatoos speak and whistle better, but females can also learn to whistle and sometimes learn a few words. You should teach your Malaysian parrot to speak before teaching to whistle, because otherwise it will be more difficult. To teach your Malaysian parrot to speak, you need to constantly talk to the bird and say the words you want him to learn - say "Mama!", For example. each time you approach the parrot. If you hear him say a word or phrase, reward him with a treat and show interest in it.
   • Whistling is the same for Malay - whistle regularly in front of him and reward the bird when it starts to whistle.

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   Recognize the signs of a Malaysian parrot sick. Malay parrots often hide their illnesses until the disease becomes very serious, so you should watch for signs of their illness carefully. Severely ill Malay parrots will ruffled feathers and perch on the bottom of the cage. Bleeding is also a clear sign that your conure is injured. Signs of sick parrot include:
   • Stubborn or biting; sleep more than usual; lose weight or eat less; refusing to eat or drink water; coughing, sneezing or irregular breathing, limping, lumps, or swelling; inflamed or pinched eyes around the eyes and nostrils; cloudy eyes, dirty spots, droopy head, down wings or tail tail.

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   Take the bird to the veterinarian for regular check-ups. You should take your Malaysian parakeet to a veterinarian who specializes in birds for an annual checkup. Also contact your veterinarian right away if your conure has any of the signs listed above. Remember that while the vet is expensive, birds often get very sick in just a short time, and it would be unwise to "wait and see" as the Malay parrots are animals. quite fragile.

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   Note that Malay parrots can experience night panic. Some Malay parrots who are afraid of the dark have "horrible sleep", when the birds are very panicked. To prevent this, keep a night light in the parrot room and do not cover the cage at night.
   • Once you know which perch he likes to sleep on, do not hang the toy around. Your parrot may have a panic attack and if caught in a toy it will be seriously injured.
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Advice

• Be gentle with these little birds; Malay parrots are fragile and vulnerable.
• Keep the bird near a window (but not in front of the window). You should not leave any birds in the basement or dark room. This can lead to depression or behavior problems, such as self-plucking.
• Sing to the bird so it gets used to your voice.
• Malay parrots need daily attention. If you're busy working all day, consider buying a pair of parrots so they can befriend each other.
• On hot days, put some ice cubes in the bird's water bowl.
• Don't try to breed birds unless you know how. This can kill your birds!
• There are many bird breeders' forums. Please consider participating, there is information there!
• To prevent bird from getting injured by hitting a ceiling fan, falling into hot water in the kitchen, or hitting its head against a glass door, trim its wings. Ask an experienced avian or veterinarian before trying it yourself.
• Parrots love to hear human sounds and are very wrapped up in people. So if you can regularly enter the room where the bird cage is located, it will love it.
• If you see it standing in the corner of the cage, it means it is not used to its surroundings. When this is done, leave the bird in the cage for 3 or 4 days and it will gradually begin to sound and be more active.
• Make sure the bird eats the correct amount of food about 2 tablespoons per day for each bird in the cage. If you give too little food, your parrot will go hungry. If there is too much food, it can play with the leftovers and go to waste!
• If your conure's eyes become cloudy, get her to the vet immediately.

Warning

• Malayan parrots love to play with mirrors and shiny objects. However, do not place mirrors in the birdcage. They will think the reflection in the mirror is another bird and will be disappointed to see that the other bird does not respond. It is okay to play occasionally, but if you keep seeing it all day long, your conure will not stand it and become irritable.
• Do not open ceiling fan if bird is outside the cage, as it may crash into the propeller and die.