OTHER ESSENTIALS
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SNUGGLE HUTS
Snuggle huts are a favorite of our parrots. They sleep in them every night and get very distressed if we have to remove their huts for cleaning.
We have several of them, one for each parrot's cage and one for their travel cages.
They are inexpensive and give a safe place for your parrot to sleep.
If your parrot is a heavy chewer they could get the fibers from the hut stuck in their chop which could cause blockages and big problems for your parrot which will need the attention of a vet.
I suggest finding a hut that doesn't have long fibers or making your own.
Our parrots do love to chew things up but fortunately have never chewed on their huts.
If your parrot has never had a snuggle hut, they will probably freak out about it being in their cage, ours did at first too, but now they love them.
There are different styles of snuggle huts, each serve the same purpose.
I would not recommend using the snuggle sack, just from personal experience. Check out the page Dangers for Parrots to find out why.
The sea-grass hut is a popular choice since it is made from natural materials and won't harm your parrot if chewed on.
My Hilo unfortunately likes to tear things apart. I fear he would chew it up like one of his toys, leaving him without a place to sleep.
You can find more huts at our shop.
We have several of them, one for each parrot's cage and one for their travel cages.
They are inexpensive and give a safe place for your parrot to sleep.
If your parrot is a heavy chewer they could get the fibers from the hut stuck in their chop which could cause blockages and big problems for your parrot which will need the attention of a vet.
I suggest finding a hut that doesn't have long fibers or making your own.
Our parrots do love to chew things up but fortunately have never chewed on their huts.
If your parrot has never had a snuggle hut, they will probably freak out about it being in their cage, ours did at first too, but now they love them.
There are different styles of snuggle huts, each serve the same purpose.
I would not recommend using the snuggle sack, just from personal experience. Check out the page Dangers for Parrots to find out why.
The sea-grass hut is a popular choice since it is made from natural materials and won't harm your parrot if chewed on.
My Hilo unfortunately likes to tear things apart. I fear he would chew it up like one of his toys, leaving him without a place to sleep.
You can find more huts at our shop.
CAGE COVERS
A cage cover is something essential to have. Parrots need to be protected at night from drafts.
They also help keep the light out so your parrot can sleep if you are going to be up for a while after you put your parrot to bed.
Parrots need 10 to 12 hours of sleep a night. If they don't get enough sleep they will be very grumpy. Trust me!
Like with children it's good to have a regular sleep schedule for your parrots and try to stick to it. Once they get used to their sleep schedule, they will let you know when it's time for them to go to bed :)
You can use an old bed sheet as a cover, buy one from a store or make your own.
They are really easy to make. Make sure the fabric is 100% cotton.
Do not use flame resistant materials. These are hazardous for your parrot.
I went to JoAnn Fabrics and got some dark cotton material. All I had to do is wash it and sew the cut edges. (I am not a seamstress so it's not perfect, but it does what I need it to do)
Be sure to wash the cage covers every few weeks to a month.
If you'd like to buy a custom made cage cover click here.
They also help keep the light out so your parrot can sleep if you are going to be up for a while after you put your parrot to bed.
Parrots need 10 to 12 hours of sleep a night. If they don't get enough sleep they will be very grumpy. Trust me!
Like with children it's good to have a regular sleep schedule for your parrots and try to stick to it. Once they get used to their sleep schedule, they will let you know when it's time for them to go to bed :)
You can use an old bed sheet as a cover, buy one from a store or make your own.
They are really easy to make. Make sure the fabric is 100% cotton.
Do not use flame resistant materials. These are hazardous for your parrot.
I went to JoAnn Fabrics and got some dark cotton material. All I had to do is wash it and sew the cut edges. (I am not a seamstress so it's not perfect, but it does what I need it to do)
Be sure to wash the cage covers every few weeks to a month.
If you'd like to buy a custom made cage cover click here.
FIRST AID KIT
Something most people don't think to have is an avian first aid kit.
Like humans, sometimes parrots have accidents. Some worse than others, but it's important to have a first aid kit just in case. Plus you can have it on hand when you clip your parrot's nails and wings. We never leave the house with our parrots without their first aid kit. We have a smaller kit that we take with us.
You can either buy a kit or make your own.
Every avian first aid kit I've found contain the same things, give or take a few items.
I made my own for minor accidents. Here's what's in it:
Like humans, sometimes parrots have accidents. Some worse than others, but it's important to have a first aid kit just in case. Plus you can have it on hand when you clip your parrot's nails and wings. We never leave the house with our parrots without their first aid kit. We have a smaller kit that we take with us.
You can either buy a kit or make your own.
Every avian first aid kit I've found contain the same things, give or take a few items.
I made my own for minor accidents. Here's what's in it:
Styptic powder
Latex gloves Tweezers Sterile gauze bandage Scissors Nail trimmers Bandaids |
Hand wipes
Cotton balls Adhesive tape Cotton Swabs Gauze Pads Antiseptic Towelettes Toothpicks & popsickle sticks (to use as leg splints) |
I'm always adding to it. You can add what you'd like to yours.
If you make your own be sure to include an emergency information card for veterinarian records and info.
Keep in mind that you might want to buy a heating pad, travel cage, towels, hemostat. For bigger emergencies that require you to take your parrot to the vet.
If you'd like to buy one, you can find them here:
Drs Foster & Smith
Amazon
For do's and don't of Avian first aid kits click here.
If you make your own be sure to include an emergency information card for veterinarian records and info.
Keep in mind that you might want to buy a heating pad, travel cage, towels, hemostat. For bigger emergencies that require you to take your parrot to the vet.
If you'd like to buy one, you can find them here:
Drs Foster & Smith
Amazon
For do's and don't of Avian first aid kits click here.
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