Faq

A bird doesn't tolerate cigarette smoke very well. So don't smoke near him. 

Find out here what legislation applies to parrots.  

- https://www.health.belgium.be/nl/dieren-en-planten/dieren/wat-cites

- Download the transfer document here 

Each parrot receives a personal passport on which the history and all medical parameters of the animal are recorded. As a result, we comply with the CITES convention. After four weeks, each bird is ringed with a closed Limara ring that shows its origins.

- Download the transfer document here  

- More info can be found via https://www.health.belgium.be/nl/dieren-en-planten/dieren/wat-cites

Ready to take your parrot home?

• Avoid as much stress as possible during transport. Provide a covered transport container that allows light to pass through on one side. Carefully place it in a properly equipped cage and let it explore the surroundings for 14 days. In this way the bird gets used to all sounds and movements surrounding him.
• A well-equipped parrot cage consists of at least 1 m3 per parrot and is equipped with a wearing pole, a separate drinking and feeding bowl. Well trained birds can fly freely indoors and even outdoors.
• Be sure to put the cage in a draught-free place so that the parrot never gets too cold. 

Always provide water and food in the cage. Note that a parrot needs to be rationed. Each day you provide a measuring cup with the indicated quantity. We prefer a mixture of grains and pellets from our partner Versele-Laga. These contain all the necessary nutrients and vitamins. 

Water from a bottle, more specifically a Lixit bottle, provides the purest water. Because there is no dust or food residue, your bird can always drink clean water. 

When your parrot starts to eat the sunflower seed shells, this is a sign of hunger. This probably indicates it has too little food in its bowl or the food is too old, polluted by for example fruit remains or wet by splashing water. It is best to clean the bowl and cage completely and subsequently offer it fresh food. 

Raw fruit and vegetables are allowed. Make sure they're always raw! Never offer the vegetables and fruit separately in a container, but rather put them on top of his cereal mixture. It's best to halve the grapes. Carrot and chicory are also always a good choice. 

Keep in mind that a parrot can't just eat anything. Avocado, salad and chocolate are absolutely out of the question!

Regular washing is part of the basic care of a parrot. This bird species originally lives in a humid habitat. Dry air threatens to dry out the plumage, which can cause irritation and itching. At worst, your bird will even start plucking its feathers. So wash your parrot regularly with lukewarm water. You'd best do it around noon. So his feathers have a whole day to dry. 

Preferably provide a wearing pole in the cage. That way, his nails will wear off by themselves. Hang the pole as high as possible, but make sure the bird can still sit on it comfortably, without bumping its head at the top of the cage. 

Your parrot needs some space. Provide a minimum of 1 m3 per parrot. Make sure there is a wearing pole, a separate drinking and feeding bowl in the cage. 

When your bird starts plucking its feathers, something's wrong. This could indicate a clogged coccyx gland or broken pin feathers. By snagging its cage, your bird may break a pin feather. They like the powder that is subsequently released, so they continue to eat it. However, this can be very harmful for your bird. 
 
You should definitely remove the broken pin feather. Take a towel, put it over the bird and pull the pin feather out. Don't you feel sure enough about this? Then go see a vet. 

As long as your bird sits upright, eats well, drinks enough and its stool looks fine, you don't necessarily have to go to the vet. However, if you have the feeling that something is wrong, a visit to the vet obviously won't hurt. 
 

Young fed by hand are tame after a few weeks. You can be sure that your parrot is a true house bird when you buy him. So you can let your parrot eat out of your hand and sit on your arm or shoulder. He or she is guaranteed to become a beloved member of your family. 
 

Yes, of course it can! Make sure you leave him in the cage for the first 14 days. In the beginning he can explore the surroundings and get to know the people living in the house. 

If your bird bites, you must never retreat. You should just push him away. If you withdraw, he'll consider this as a victory. By pushing him back, he stops immediately. Above all, stay calm! Never shout, but rather ignore him. Close the cage and don't talk to it for a while. If you don't, he'll consider the attention as something good.

If your bird often stays outside, it can get worms by coming into contact with other animals. You may notice this when his appetite is considerably reduced. It is best to have your bird treated as soon as possible. 

Never approach your bird with both hands at the same time to grab it. He'll consider this a threat. Pet him with one hand at a time. If you have to hold your bird to move it, for example, it is best to put a towel over it. 

Just like a human being, a parrot absolutely needs his night's rest. Provide a quiet environment, in the dark, where the bird can sleep enough.

Raising a parrot is very important for the further welfare of the animal and for the relationship between you and your bird. You will find a lot of tips on our website.   

The diseases and disorders that can occur in psittaciformes:

- PBFD "Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease" (beak and feather rot)

- Polyoma (creeping disease)

- Aspergillosis (fungus)

- Candida albicans (crop acidification)

- Chlamydia psittaci / parrot disease

- BORNA virus (glandular glandular removal syndrome)

- PMV "paramyxovirus" (pseudo-bird flu)

- Parasites (worms) 
 
We recommend consulting this website for more information: 

 
 
http://www.vogelziekenhuis.nl/ziektes-en-aandoeningen/.

Here you can consult information about the disease and the treatment of the bird.

Healthy faeces have a solid structure and are green and white in colour. If the stool looks runny and has a different colour, then something is wrong. It is best to consult a specialist to determine the cause. 

You should definitely remove the broken pin feather. The feather will grow back faster this way. Take a towel, put it over the bird and pull the pin feather out. Don't you feel sure enough about this? Then go see a vet. 

There are strict rules about travelling with your parrot. Even if you are taking part in exhibitions, it is best to inform yourself in advance. More info can be found here. 

Sure you can. There are harnesses or devices with which you can keep the bird close to you. Free-flight is also possible: go to an open place without too many trees where your bird can spread its wings without obstacles. Make sure there is little danger of birds of prey, windmills or electricity cabling. Liberty-flight can also be taught. To do this, your bird must first be very familiar with you. This requires a lot of practice. It involves letting your bird fly outside in the morning and calling him back inside in the evening. The parrot knows that it has to stay nearby, close to the house, in high trees. Would you like to learn more about how to do this? Contact us for our special academies. 

Make sure there are plenty of opportunities to play in the cage. You can also put a java tree in the house, so that the bird has some more freedom. When your bird flies around the house, it is best to watch out with windows. Make sure that the curtains or shutters are slightly closed, then it is less likely that your parrot will hurt itself by flying against them.