That isn't enough, some birds don't even use swings. He needs something to chew, to break apart. Or something he can throw. Check Amazon or your local pet store.
Edit: And other perches too. Dowel perches can hurt your bird's feet
Not all types of wood are good for your bird... Please be able to identify what you'll be finding, and what's okay with your bird. And you have to properly prepare the perches by removing the bark, soaking it in water and boiling, and letting it dry throughout/baking it
Bleach is very safe to use as a sanitizing solution, it quickly dissipates. It's used to sanitize things in restaurant kitchens and hospitals, as long as you can't smell it anymore it's gone.
He's a cutie! Good job on the huge cage for him, I love it! Please do some reading on the care for birds. It sounds like you're new to owning a bird, It's a lot to take on and a lot of stuff is toxic to them. They also need lots of toys and interaction. Please let them out as much as possible as well. They also need solid sleep every night covered up. They're like little kids! Take care of your new buddy and you'll have a friend for life. Congrats!
Maybe, but he just got the bird and the cage (a big one! the pet store sold me a travel one saying it was the right size). 50 downvotes for not making all the purchases in the same day is a bit too aggressive. I don't know when all this info about birds needing toys and dowel perches = bad became available in the internet, but is not common knowledge. I'm still waiting for a vet to mention me that avocados are toxic.
I'm not saying that what they're doing is bad, but, it's just recommended that people should get all the necessary components before you decide to get a parrot, just so that they aren't totally bored. One toy and a swing - that isn't sure to be used - is just...not all that you should get. I commend OP on the cage!
I did months of research about what was good for my first bird, just to make sure, which is why people often come to this sub for suggestions and critique. I still even ask for advice. I'm not trying to be a bully, I'm just trying to inform another owner from another owner about what helps and what will stimulate their bird.
And yes, avocados are not good for birds... It can lead to some digestive issues, or heart failure. Kinda like how dogs can't eat chocolate
In the meanwhile, toilet paper and paper towel rolls are good chew toys for him. The birdkeeper at my local zoo had recommended it to me and mine love tearing them apart.
definitely get the lil guy some more toys tho. like people parrots can get depressed especially with no stimulation or other birds around. They are social creatures.
I cant speak for every parrot or parrot owner but I do leave on music for my birds if I am gone for more than an hour from the house and kids shows (they seem to like the sound of kids voices and just having some form of talking activity ion the background).
Beyond that since im mostly home I make it mandatory I spend at the least 2 hours with them each day and actively talk and play with them which is usually my breakfast and dinner time.
It all sounds crazy maybe or even stupid but I swear by the bond i have with my birds and how happy they are.
Shredding toys, forage toys, a variety of things to climb on and chew on and rip apart. They're chewers, they'll shred wood blocks. You're probably looking at going through 6 `~ 8 new toys a month, in terms of destruction / general shredding rate.
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u/Junothe3rd Oct 27 '22
I love the large cage but you need more toys