One of the species of birds most used as pets today are parakeets. These are very funny animals that feel very happy when they meet their owner and try to sing and limit the human voice. They are birds that can be found in various colors, although the first species was initially green. Today we are going to talk about blue parakeet.
In this article we are going to tell you all the characteristics, habitat, feeding and care of the blue parakeet
Key features
It is a bird that measures approximately about 17 centimeters and 35 grams on average and we find its origin in Australia. They are quite sociable birds and one of the most popular in the world. They tend to be tamed quite easily and their calm and cheerful character makes them very loved. They are intelligent animals and can learn to speak if we are consistent with them.
Their life expectancy is usually around 8-10 years, depending on their care. It has 4 toes on its paws, two of which are facing forwards and the other two are facing backwards. The plumage and makes it one of the most attractive animals to have as a pet. And it is that it has a bright blue color and its head is white with alternating stripes of blue. The eyes are located on both sides of the head and its beak is characterized mainly by having the upper part that protrudes from the lower part.
Behavior of the blue parakeet
When we have this type of parakeet as a pet, we see that they are active and singing. The song is not usually as delicate as that of the canaries, but if we put their words together, their character and their striking plumage make them an excellent companion animal. They are animals that hardly require attention if they are accompanied by other parakeets or other birds. Therefore, if we are busy people who are going to spend less time at home for work, the ideal is not to have a single blue parakeet, but to have other species or other parakeets next to you.
They tend to have a rather jealous and possessive character that triggers bad behavior when the bird is left alone. Other elements that we can use so that it does not feel solar are cages that are used to entertain and exercise. They must always be in the company of other birds or people in order to feel good.
So that you get to know the species better, we are going to tell you about some of the main aspects of its behavior. They are animals that adore noises, music and noise in the environment in general. Having the TV and radio in the background can be fun for him. We also know that they like to get in the sun but with some shade for when they want to retire. The same goes for the bathrooms. They love cool water and having the company of other birds. They are usually curious and fun animals that will always want to try new things. As long as the noise is not excessively loud, all the fuss they love.
Some of the things that you should not do with this type of bird is that they take them by hand or make sudden movements near them. They are usually easily scared. We can offer you our hand to get on if you want. They will not hesitate to perch on our hand if they trust us to eat any food that we want to give them.
The tail of the blue parakeet is somewhat delicate. The male will step on the female's tail during courtship. However, the rest of the time it is a part of the body that should not be touched. And it is something unpleasant for them. We must be especially careful not to disturb him by touching the tail. Parakeets are routine animals. They have customs such as fruit, the myth against the cage after eating, regurgitating food, stretching legs and wings before sleeping.
Feeding of the blue parakeet
Let's see what we should use to feed the blue parakeet. Mostly Their diet is based on sand, birdseed, millet and wheat seeds. It is usually found in preparations for these parakeets in establishments dedicated to it. You should never lack water in the drinker.
Another type of food that can eventually be included in your diet are fruits and vegetables. One of the fruits preferred by these animals is lettuce. For this reason, it is advisable to give him some vegetables such as carrots, spinach and chard so that he can also enjoy other foods. Thanks to this type of diet, they can acquire vitamin A for their proper development.
The apple also contains a lot of water, but the banana not so much and it is another fruit that they love. In the diet of the blue parakeet, calcium and iodine cannot be missing. Some preparations from animal stores serve to reach these micronutrients. When they eat the seeds they leave the shell. These are the reason why, from time to time, we must look at your feeder, since it will appear full but may be empty of food. Cooked bread, pasta and rice from time to time can also be given. A little cheese, egg or cooked meat very occasionally too.
Chocolate and salty foods should not be given. If the blue parakeet you have is very docile, never give it food from your mouth. And it is that human saliva has a bacterium that is toxic to these birds and could cause problems for your pet.
Necessary care
Finally, we are going to describe some of the main care you need to know to keep your blue parakeet. The cage is the place where they will stay the longest. Thus, it is necessary that it have a good size and good hygiene. The location of the house is the most important thing. It should be a busy place where more time of the day is spent. If not, the parakeet will feel lonely and abandoned. We must prevent it from being near the kitchen so that the animal does not inhale fumes or vapors.
I hope that with this information you can learn more about the blue parakeet and its characteristics.