Many people regard birds as more decorative than anything, as though they are simply a pretty element to add to the household decor, and they give their psychological and emotional needs hardly more thought than those of pet fish. But pet bird care involves more than just keeping the pet functioning in physical health.
Another way to provide psychological pet bird care is to keep your bird's mind active and engaged. Give it lots of things to explore and chew on. Some websites and pet stores offer a variety of bird toys, such as dangling bells, swings, ropes and untreated wood blocks.
These need to be of an appropriate size, with parts that can't be broken off and swallowed. And if the bird is allowed to fly free at times, then you also need to watch so it doesn't chew on electrical wires or ingest small objects that could cause it to choke.
Birds also tend to be social and interactive, so keep this in mind for your pet bird care as well. You can develop quite a rapport, and the bird will enjoy regular interactions with you.
If you can get involved in some kind of bird training, then that will not only allow the bird to have a relationship with you, but will also keep its mind active. Of course you will take care of its feeding and physical needs, but remember to take as much care for its psychological needs too.
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