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Parakeets are very popular pets.  They’re very sociable and playful.  They also come in many different colors, so you can easily find the perfect one for you.  If you’re thinking about buying one of these birds, there are a few things you’ll need to know.  This article will give you a few tips for taking care of parakeets.

Cage

The type of cage you buy is very important.  Make sure that the cage is big enough for your keet to flap its wings completely without hitting the side.  Also, the door should be big enough for you to easily reach inside to get your bird out.  Although there are cages available in many shapes, it’s best to get a rectangular design.

Bathing

When taking care of parakeets, it’s important that you bathe them frequently.  It’s best to do so two or three times each week.  Some birds like a dedicated water dish that they can use for bathing.  Others like it better if you use a spray bottle to mist water on them.  Whichever method your bird uses, make sure he has a bath in the morning.  This will give his feathers time to dry off before night.

Trimming

It’s important that your bird gets exercise time out of his cage.  If you let him out, it’s best that you have his wings trimmed so that he can’t fly away.  You will also need to trim his toe nails periodically whenever they get too sharp.  His beak will also get sharp and need to be trimmed with an emery board too.

Companionship

When taking care of parakeets, you should know that they are very sociable.  Your bird will feel a lot less lonely if you provide him with another keet to keep him company.  However, this will severely reduce the bond that you share with your bird.  This is due to the fact that birds would rather bond with each other than humans.



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