My daughter is the one who keeps her birds healthy and happy. There’s no science to it. She just knows the following points will keep her birds in a safe and happy place. We know that the birds are happy, healthy, and have vibrant feathers. Their diet is also stable and their accommodation is large enough.

Two Green Cheek Conures live in our home. Their names are George, who is now two years old, and Willow. She’s about a year old. They are a male-female bonded pair who are playful and affectionate. They can also talk, saying hello and naming people. They tend to be loud and insistent, and their food consists of seeds and nuts and pellets (often dry fruit).

Wikipedia has some interesting facts about the Green Cheek Conure, which is a possible parakeet. The Green-cheeked Conure (Pyrrhura Molinae) is likely a small parakeet of the Pyrrhura genus, a member of the long-tailed parrot group in the New World subfamily Arinae. In aviculture, this type of parrot is called a conure. It’s native to South America.

Spending time with them makes them happy. It’s almost as if they are extended family members. The bonding and socialization of the birds seems to be an important factor, even though they seem domesticated since they have been with us from birth. These birds are exotic to a certain extent, but they are also handled daily. Neglecting the psychological and emotional health of your pet can lead to destructive behaviors such as feather picking. She plays and handles her feathered companions for at least an hour or so each day to meet their social needs. It helps them to feel good and well adjusted.

The health of birds is dependent on a fresh diet. The birds are fed a balanced diet of fruit seeds, nuts and pellets. Fresh food not only provides the birds with vitamins and nutrients but also keeps them interested and stimulated. They need a lot of water too.

We have made sure that they are comfortable and entertained while we are away. The first step was to choose the right cage for your bird’s size and species. Fill the cage with as many enrichments (perches and toys) as possible to keep our feathered friends entertained. Birds are similar to younger children in the family, as they get bored of the same old toys. We collect a variety of cage enrichments that are regularly switched to keep the large cage environment sufficiently stimulated.

Birds can speak a few words. It’s very entertaining. They learned quickly, because they became close to my daughter. It’s great to teach our feathered friend tricks, not only for their brains but also for our relationship. We didn’t expect a rapid progression, but the training sessions were fun and short. Our birds entertained our family and friends in no time with a little patience and practice.

Exercise is important for birds, just like it is for us! Birds in the wild fly, forage and keep an eye out for predators. These daily necessities are a great source of exercise. Birds in captivity do not have the same opportunities. We’ve worked hard to provide our birds with the exercise they need. Playing games, giving them plenty of time to play outside their cage and teaching them tricks will all help to ensure that George and Willow receive the necessary physical stimulation.

If you have a bird that is special to you, it would be wonderful to hear from you. How can you keep your bird healthy and happy? Comment below!