Plan before purchase
Choose an appropriately sized enclosure with safe bar spacing, secure doors, varied perches and room for natural movement.
Ask for the bird's current diet and transition gradually. Species-specific needs vary, so obtain appropriate professional guidance.
Provide safe toys, foraging, interaction and supervised time outside the enclosure where appropriate.
Protect birds from open windows, ceiling fans, toxic fumes, unsuitable cookware, smoke, unsafe plants and other hazards.
Identify a suitable avian veterinarian and seek timely advice when appetite, droppings, breathing, activity or behaviour changes.
Many parrots are highly social and long-lived. Consider future housing, travel, family changes, noise and ongoing costs.
