Ozherelovye parrots began to tame and keep in captivity since ancient times. The bird perfectly adapts to domestic conditions and does not cause any special trouble. Males acquire a full-fledged and bright green color with a red tint on the back of the neck and a broad pink stripe (necklace) for the third year of life, before that they look like females with a necklace missing.
Caring for an ocherrel parrot is not difficult. The cage should be placed in a place where there are no drafts and direct sunlight. If you live in a private house near which there is a garden, organize a place for the cage there. In the warm season, take the cage with the parrot to the air, he will like it immensely. He will be glad to relax from the conditions of the home environment and immerse himself in the atmosphere of nature.
The content of the parrot will not be expensive for the family budget, because it can be accustomed to eating any food. The bird is not whimsical to the conditions of detention. The only inconvenience that can arise is the parrot singing, which is unpleasant for human perception. But, fortunately, this habit can be disaccustomed, in addition, you can train the animal to talk. Necklace parrots can train up to twenty words for training at home.
Feeding the parrots
What to feed the bird? Feed the parrot with a hard and soft fodder . The feeder should be filled 1 time a day, in the morning.
Solid grain food can be bought already in a mixed form (different kinds of grains: millet, oats, sunflower seeds, canary seed), and you can also purchase grains separately and mix yourself. In this case, you will definitely be confident in the quality of the product.
For full-fledged care, the burnt parrot at least once a week must be fed with soft food, namely: boiled eggs, cottage cheese, vegetables and fruits. Special love for these birds is enjoyed by white bread, soaked in milk.