5. Food and water: 2 food trays are a good idea, one for grain and the other for wet food and it is best if they are only put in the cage for a short time and removed later on. A water bottle attached to the cage is much better than a bowl with water because the dishes do get dirty and the water contaminated. For nibbles through the day the parrot enjoys things like carrot sticks, corn, capsicum and other finger food which can be tied to the cage.
7. Toys: keep the parrot entertained with a range of toys being rotated in his cage. Parrots love to play and also enjoy doing their own tricks so toys will encourage them to be active. Make sure any toy you put in the cage will not pull apart, break off or catch either their beak or feet in any part of it.
When a parrot is kept in captivity it is humane to give it room to move. Parrots are an active bird and long periods in a small cage will cause it emotional distress.
3. Mirror – parrots love to smooch into a mirror. To keep him occupied, hang the mirror from the top of the cage so that it swings, rather than on the side of the cage
6. Cages with deep removable trays: a deep tray with a grate is ideal as it helps keep the mess inside the cage. Parrots love to forage on the bottom of the cage, especially in the late afternoon and with a grate the droppings go through so the bird is not walking on them or foraging in them.
4. Lining the cage: a popular choice for lining the cage has been shredded newspaper, but the newsprint is harmful to the parrot so other options of sawdust, straw or sand are great. Sand is good because the parrots sometimes eat it and acquire minerals, but they also use it to shape their beaks.
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