Provide a spacious cage with horizontal bars and secure latches
Place the cage in a quiet, draft-free area with natural light
Use perches of varying diameters and safe materials
Offer fresh water daily in clean bowls or bottles
Feed a balanced diet of quality pellets, seeds, fresh vegetables, and limited fruit
Remove uneaten fresh food promptly
Clean food and water containers every day
Spot-clean cage liners and droppings daily
Perform a full cage cleaning on a regular schedule
Provide safe toys for chewing, climbing, and foraging
Rotate toys to prevent boredom
Allow supervised out-of-cage exercise time daily
Keep windows, fans, and doors secured during free flight time
Avoid toxic fumes, smoke, aerosols, and nonstick cookware fumes
Maintain a consistent sleep schedule with 10 to 12 hours of darkness
Trim nails and wings only if recommended by an avian vet or experienced professional
Monitor droppings, appetite, activity, and feather condition
Watch for signs of illness such as fluffed feathers, lethargy, or breathing changes
Schedule regular checkups with an avian veterinarian
Handle gently and build trust through calm, consistent interaction
Quarantine new birds before introducing them to others
Keep the environment at a stable, comfortable temperature
Provide bathing opportunities with a shallow dish or misting
Never feed avocado, chocolate, caffeine, alcohol, or salty foods