Care and maintenance of the cockatiel parrot

Corella is a tame parrot that can talk. The bird is a relative of the cockatoo, has an external similarity with it. The Corella has a short beak, a large tail, which has a pointed appearance and reaches 16 centimeters in length.

The parrot itself is medium in size, approximately 31 cm; weight about 91 grams. In most cases, is a pet. On the head of a parrot there is a long crest that can rise and fall (it depends on the mood of the bird). Corell plumage is not bright. There are colors such as gray, white and yellow. The bird has expressive features that make it possible to admire it for a long time.

The male Corella is more elegant and bright than the female. It has a dark gray body, a yellow tuft and a head, with orange spots on its cheeks, wings and tail with a black and bluish color. Males can actively and quickly develop, they chirp louder and more often they can knock on the cage. The female is calm, has gray feathers; there are brown spots on the cheeks, the top of the body is light yellow, and the bottom of the body is dark.

Corella acquired the name of a nymph; their homeland is Australia. In Australia, they can be seen almost everywhere, because it is there that there is a good climate for parrots of this species. But parrots love to settle in the depths of the continent: where there are savannas, good shrubs, eucalyptus groves. Parrots usually live on dry, long trees, where their gray tone almost does not stand out from the surrounding species.

Coral parrots have few species. All of them practically do not differ from each other. All of them can be tamed, provide the necessary conditions of detention, teach them to talk. You can find mother-of-pearl, brown, variegated Corella parrots. Some have a combination of colors.

For Corella, a spacious, spacious cage is needed. It is necessary to acquire a large cage, which has minimum dimensions: length - 62 cm, width 42 - cm, height - 72 cm. It is important that the bird has a long cage. If the cage is not long, then the korella can injure its wings or break the tail.

The base of the cell can be round, square or rectangular. If the corners are not present, the Corella will become nervous, because she will be uncomfortable. In cells, rods are almost always horizontal. This allows the parrot to move beautifully along the walls, clinging to them with claws and beak. But there are cells that have vertical bars. Therefore, when goods are purchased, It is necessary to choose cells with horizontal bars.

The cage must be present the sliding pallet which can be cleared, without having disturbed a parrot. But if the parrot flies around the house, the cage can be completely cleaned. Retractable pallet is needed because it is easy to remove than the top of the cage.

The cage material must be environmentally safe, durable, smooth, so that the Corella could not be injured due to sharp corners. Natural and eco-friendly wood is not suitable for poultry. Because the tree is difficult and uncomfortable to clean, and pests can start there. Another tree can not handle antiparasitic material, as this will cause poisoning in the parrot.

Plywood is a light material, but there are also disadvantages in it.A valid option is MDF, because it is highly environmentally friendly. Chipboard contains formaldehyde resins that are dangerous to the health of the parrot. The material must be strong enough that the parrot could not break it.

The pallet should have long sides so that the food that parrots eat does not spill out of the cage. In some models there are additional grilles, they are placed on top of the pallet. The grid is necessary so that the parrot can peck only food; besides feathers legs remain dry and clean.

Walls and roof should be of stainless steel rods or mesh. The distance between the bars should be not less than 22 millimeters.

It is necessary not only to choose a good and spacious cell, but also to correctly determine the area where the cell will be located. You can not install the cage:

• in a room where people rarely go;
• in the kitchen, where dishes are prepared and there is a lot of steam;
• in a room where there is too much noise;
• in places where there are electrical appliances;
• in places that are close to heating devices (dry air has a detrimental effect on feathers);
• on blown areas (the bird will be able to transfer cold air, but because of drafts it will hurt);
• on window sills in too cold winter and in hot summer time;
• near the open window, where there can be a draft or it will be too noisy, and it will scare the parrot.

The cage must be at the level of the face of the person standing. If the parrot is a little lower, it will feel depressed, and if it is a little higher, it will feel important. Corella is a sociable bird, she needs to observe what is happening, she should hear human voices. There is no need to install a cage in the middle of the room - Corella can feel protected only if the sides of her house are well pressed against the wall. Corella can be stressed: if she is frightened, she loses consciousness or drops feathers.

Light in the room. You need to create the right contrast. It should not be allowed too hot and bright light, from which the bird can not hide.

There is a wide range of healthy products for Corella. You need to know what should be the diet of the bird in its natural environment. The main ones are seeds from wild plants, as well as the pulp of the fruit. Parrots can eat grass and cereals, insects and larvae.

Feeding Corella at home. The bird must eat a variety of high-quality products. Need to know some rules for safe feeding birds.

• You can give vegetables, citrus fruits, fruits.
• You can not feed the bird in huge portions. The product must be safe for digestion.
• Before buying portions for a month, you need to try a small batch. You can experiment: if you dunk the seeds that can sprout, they will be useful for feeding.
• Need to know the needs of Corella. If the bird lacks any substances, then you need to supplement the diet with the missing elements.

Before you choose food, you need to pay attention to proven products.

• Versele-laga is a belgian brand. It presents 2 lines: Prestige Big Parakeets is a natural product, which has a huge composition of cereals. Prestige Australian Parakeet contain granules that contain vitamins.
• Italian brand Padovan. Food in which there are fruits and biscuit crumbs.
• Products from Rio. There is feed for Corella during molting, and the main diet is also present.
• Vitakraft is a german brand.Represents 3 lines: NATURE DINNER - there is a raspberry in it; Australian - cactus leaves and eucalyptus are present; Vitakraft MENU - is the main ration, it includes nuts and honey.

Additional products.

• dandelion leaves, celery, corn;
• branches of birch, linden, ate;
• apples, pears, pineapple, lemon, cherry;
• if you do not have enough protein, you can give lean meat in small portions, cottage cheese and boiled eggs.

If the parrot does not have enough minerals, it affects health. If you do not have enough vitamin A, then there will be skin diseases. You can add the missing substances: river sand or mineral stone. We must not allow caloric intake of food so that the poultry does not develop obesity. The diet in this case should be light and contain cereal products.

• It is recommended to clean the cage from the remaining feed and pour fresh food in the evening. Then you need to cover the cage, and in the morning the bird will start its day.
• For one parrot enough 16-26 grams of feed.
• There are no restrictions on the amount of fruits and vegetables eaten. You need to cut vegetables and fruit into cubes or rub on a grater.
• To get enough calcium, you need to rub the shell of the boiled egg.

• Korella is forbidden to give pieces of avocado and mango, they must be included in dry food;
• You can not give the herb, which contains essential oils, such as parsley;
• seasonings are prohibited;
• you can not give bread, only biscuit crumbs;
• You can not give human food.

Corella love to swim. Hygiene and prevention of dry skin must be maintained.

Parrots like to swim in different ways, for example, in trays or wet grass and leaves, some like to stand under running water. There are some Corella parrots who like to stand under a trickle of liquid, and then leave when they are completely wet.

Corella can be bathed in the bath. In the summer, you have to keep the bath open for the parrot, because the coral is getting very hot, and she will crawl there several times a day so that the skin does not dry out. You can not buy a special bath in the store, just need to use a simple container that has an average depth. Liquid should be poured under the growth of a parrot. The parrot should feel the bottom, there should be plenty of water so that the Corella can wash comfortably. In the summertime, room temperature is required. Water needs to be changed 1 time in 2 days.

You can bathe Coral in the sink. In the sink should not be present traces of cleaning agents. If, after washing the dishes, a raid remains on the sink, then the parrot will be able to drink or bathe there from this sink. It is necessary to thoroughly clean everything and leave a thin stream of water so that the parrot can stand and swim. You can try the spray option. In winter, the parrot rarely takes a swim.

There may be some difficulties with the parrot Corella. So that the bird does not hurt, good conditions are needed. Corella is sick infrequently, if she is ill, then her appearance and behavior will change. A parrot who is sick cannot react to stimuli; it sits with its eyes closed and does not eat anything. The reasons for the poor state of the bird are: parasites, intestinal upset, goiter infections, eye inflammation, seizure, cold.

If you can’t find out for yourself, Coralia’s diseaseso you need to take him to the vet and then provide the birds with the necessary conditions so that he will recover as soon as possible. If Corella lives in the home, then she will live longer.A manual corella can live up to 17-19 years if you take good care of it.

There are some recommendations that will help the parrot to get comfortable with the new habitat:

• It is necessary to remove from the room such items as computer, radio, television. They make a lot of sound. You can not shout, you need to talk quietly.
• It is necessary to talk with a parrot gently and calmly, to cause friendliness in the feathered one.
• It is necessary to change the usual way of life, Corella must watch all.
• You can not move sharply near the cage and stick your fingers.
• The parrot should be protected from guests until the bird can get used to the owner.

Owner reviews

• Corella has its own character. She may love children, but she can be vociferous.
• The bird is funny, friendly, neat. She is able to learn, devoted to the owner, but she needs a spacious cage.
• Corella - smart, funny, smart, beautiful, intelligent, but screaming too loudly.
• The parrot gives a positive attitude every day, can imitate various melodies. But its maintenance requires certain expenses. For some people, buying a bird is not cheap.

Some owners taught Coralla to talk to people. Some managed to teach the bird hundreds of words and phrases. If the owner takes good care of the pet, in some cases the bird lives to 26 years.

Corella is a positive friend of the family, it requires a lot of attention. Parrot is arrogant, too curious. Much litter. If you take young Corell, they can be quickly and easily taught. They are very gentle. For some, Corella is a real punishment. She is very beautiful, but she yells loudly and bites painfully. Thus, Corella is a wonderful parrot, it just needs care and attention.

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