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• Part 1 of 3: Choosing the right cage
• Part 2 of 3: Giving your bird everything it needs
• Part 3 of 3: Finding the right place for the cage

The sparrow parrot is a small parrot species that is increasingly being kept as a pet. This bird is a loving companion, and it is quite easy to prepare a cage for the sparrow parrot. Look for a cage with a fair amount of space and provide your bird with everything it needs, including a food and water bowl and a bar to sit on. With a few toys you can keep your bird happy and with a cage cover it will get enough sleep.

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Part 1 of 3: Choosing the right cage

1. Allow your bird to spread its wings. A sparrow parrot needs some space, so a cage that's about 18 inches wide and long and 20 inches high will work fine. You can choose a larger cage if you wish, but there is no need to get a huge cage.
2. Choose a cage with bars that are close together. A sparrow parrot can become trapped between the bars of a cage if the distance between the bars is too great. Make sure the gaps between the bars are no wider than 1.5 centimeters.
3. Make sure the bottom of the cage has a grid. This way your bird can easily hold on to, walk around and stay put. Also make sure to choose a cage with a retractable bottom tray so that all food, feces and other things that fall through the grid are caught.
   • You can put newspaper or wood chips in the bottom tray to soak up the excrement and make it easier to clean.

Part 2 of 3: Giving your bird everything it needs

1. Only use open containers for the food and water. Some bird feeders are closed at the top. However, a sparrow parrot will not want to eat from such a container. To encourage your bird to eat and drink enough, opt for simple open containers.
2. Place the food bowl and water bowl on one side of the cage. That way your bird will use them together. Keep the water clean and free of excrement. You may have to move the trays for a while until you find a place that your sparrow parrot is happy with.
   • You can place heavy ceramic containers on the bottom of the cage. Your bird cannot knock these bowls over. Lighter containers can be attached to the bars of the cage so that they do not get knocked over.
   • Opt for glass, ceramic or metal containers instead of plastic.
3. Give your bird at least 1 bar to sit on. Choose a perch made from natural eucalyptus or manzanita wood. You can also choose cement or sand perches to keep your sparrow parrot's nails short. If you choose such a perch, place it relatively high in the cage so that the bird does not use it so often that its legs get damaged.
   • There are many different types and styles of perches available, from natural to artificial and from rigid to flexible. It is best to give your sparrow parrot different types of perches.
   • Do not use perches with sandpaper on them, as these can injure your bird's legs. Smooth perches, such as PVC, are also not very suitable because your bird may not have a grip on them.
4. Give your bird some toys to keep it entertained. A sparrow parrot likes rings, ropes, bells and other toys to play with. You can find good toys for birds at a pet store. Look for toys designed for cockatiels and sun parakeets, rather than smaller birds.

Part 3 of 3: Finding the right place for the cage

1. Place the cage in a place that is warm but not too sweltering. Keep your sparrow parrot out of draft to keep it comfortable. However, do not place the cage in direct sunlight, as this can cause it to become very hot and disturb sleep.
   • Avoid placing the cage near a window, as drafts and direct sunlight are bad for your bird. Also, do not place the cage near the heater and air conditioning vents.
   • Do not put the cage in the kitchen. Your bird could die from the ever-changing temperature and fumes from cooking with non-stick pans.
2. Cover the cage when your bird needs to sleep. A sparrow parrot likes to sleep a lot. Try to let your bird sit in the dark for at least 12 hours at night. Covering the cage at the same time every night will help your bird get enough sleep, especially if the area where the cage is kept does not get dark for long.
   • Make sure you place the cage in a place where it is not difficult to get enough darkness, such as a room that you don't use much in the evenings and at night.
3. Place a visual barrier between the cages. If you have several sparrow parrots they can become restless if they can see each other constantly. To avoid this stress, all you have to do is keep them from seeing each other. For example, place a piece of furniture or large plant between the cages.
   • Keep other pets such as cats and dogs away from the sparrow parrot's cage.