1. 🏠 Set Up the Perfect Home

• Right Size Cage: Big enough for your bird to stretch, flap, and climb.

• Bar Spacing Matters: Choose spacing based on bird size—too wide can be dangerous!

• Location: Keep the cage away from drafts, kitchens, and direct sunlight.

2. 🥬 A Healthy Diet

• Pellets + Fresh Foods: A balanced diet includes pellets, fresh veggies, fruits, and some seeds.

• Fresh Water Daily: Clean and refill water bowls every day.

• Avoid Toxic Foods: No avocado, chocolate, caffeine, or alcohol—these are deadly for birds.

3. 🧠 Mental Stimulation

• Toys, Toys, Toys: Swings, bells, foraging toys—rotate them regularly.

• Out-of-Cage Time: Most birds need supervised time outside the cage daily.

• Talk and Bond: Birds love interaction, music, and even learning words!

4. ✂️ Grooming & Hygiene

• Cage Cleaning: Wipe down daily, deep clean weekly.

• Nail & Beak Care: May need trimming—consult a vet or groomer.

• Bathing Options: A shallow dish, misting, or shower perch (depending on the bird).

5. 🏥 Health & Safety

• Vet Checkups: Annual avian vet visits are ideal.

• Watch for Illness: Fluffed feathers, changes in droppings, or appetite loss can mean trouble.

• Avoid Toxins: No candles, aerosols, or non-stick cookware near birds.

6. ❤️ Build Trust & Companionship

• Be Gentle & Patient: Go at your bird’s pace when building trust.

• Routine is Comforting: Birds thrive with consistency in feeding, lighting, and interaction.

• Respect Body Language: A fluffed-up or biting bird might need space.