How to Take Care of a Bird

By Ryn Gargulinski

Instructions

Things You’ll Need:

Cage
Perches and toys
Water and food dishes
Bird food
Perch brush
Newspaper or other cage liner

Step 1:
Pick an adequate cage in which the bird can move around and fully spread his wings. Stock it with plenty of perches, a water dish and a food dish, and line the bottom with newspaper.
Step 2:
Keep the cage in a room that does not get too hot or too cold, out of direct sunlight and away from any heating or cooling vents.
Step 3:
Get your bird smaller seeds and bird food mixtures if he’s parakeet or canary size, larger chunks of fruit and food if he’s a bigger variety. Provide fresh food and fresh water daily.
Step 4:
Birds generally love to interact and play. Get some hanging toys, beak blocks and other colorful items to amuse the bird. A large variety of bird toys are available at your pet store; pick ones that fit the size and strength of your feathered friend.
Step 5:
Birds also generally poop a lot. Replace the cage liner and scrub down perches and bars at least once a week, more if the cage is looking icky. Change the food and water more than once a day if you see bird waste piling up in them.

Tips & Warnings

If your bird stops eating, starts to pluck out his feathers or is otherwise morose, get him treatment. A change of environment can stress out a bird, as can an illness. Take him to the vet as necessary.
If you are going to let your bird loose around the house, be sure you don’t have any cats, open windows or hot frying pans on the stove. Seriously.

Photo/Video Credit

Illustration by Ryn Gargulinski

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