We are going to disprove some myths about pet parrots, which are usually heard very frequently both in our country and in the American continent.
Yellow-headed parrots speak the most and best.
False. Most pet parrots have the ability to speak. However, not all actually develop it. The yellow-headed parrot or Amazonas oratrix is a species listed as CITES and threatened. Therefore, it is a species that should be protected and not plundered. Myths like this make this parrot more in demand in its countries of origin.
Pet Parrots can share a table with you and eat the same as you
This is also false. They are parrots, not humans. Therefore, they have a specific diet adapted to their species, often based on seeds and vegetables (leaves, fruits, vegetables). Many of our foods can harm their health.
If you find a parrot chick and touch it, the parents reject it
False. If you find a parrot chick, leave it where it is or return it to the nest if you think it has fallen.
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You have to give the parrot alcohol to talk.
Obviously, this is not true. Alcohol is very harmful to all living things, including parrots.
If you cut its wings, it tames faster
Wrong. If you clip the wings of a fearful and insecure animal, all you can do is make it frustrated by not being able to flee. It should not be confused with meekness.
Pet Parrots do not have to go to the vet
Incorrect. Parrots do not need vaccines. But, however, they do need veterinary check-ups since they usually hide their symptoms of diseases until it is late.
