Red-breasted parakeet (or Kramer's bird) – one of the most widespread and unpretentious species of birds. It does not need any delicacy, he easily trusts the person and, besides, has surprising ability to talk (the baby bird remembers up to 60 words!). So it is boring with it will definitely not be.
Characteristic features of red-breasted parakeets – a strip on a breast in the form of a tie or a necklace, a red beak and an orange ring around eyes. And here on color they can differ a little. So, depending on a dwelling area, are – slivovogrudy, emerald, ruddy-headed, rozovogrudy, serogolovy (Himalaya), serogrudy (Chinese) and almost purely green (Mauritius). And also multi-colored (malabarsky and Alexandria). Some of types are on the verge of disappearance today.
Keeping of red-breasted parakeets
Red-breasted parakeet though unpretentious bird, but for his contents it is very desirable to create certain conditions:
- ambient temperature – 15-20 degrees;
- light day – till 12 o'clock;
- humidity of air – 60-70%;
- big cage with horizontal metal rods on which the bird will move.
Also it a parrot needs to provide a scope for flights. For this purpose follows time from time to release it to do some flying about the room, cleaned from dangerous objects which could do much harm to it. Including – from various cans, books and houseplants.
Water procedures
Red-breasted parakeets cannot without water, especially during a heat. Therefore they need to be sprayed from a spray or under a shower. Also it is possible to bathe these birds 1-2 times a week in a bath with warm water. But it is worth remembering that simultaneous bathing of a bird and her owner – is inadmissible (there are such cases!). It is very dangerous to the alumna, is unhygienic and is not ethic.
Feeding
The daily diet of a red-breasted parakeet has to include oats (25%), sunflower seeds (10-15%), a millet (35%), fresh vegetables (5-7%). But it is possible to give also special mineral additives thanks to which its plumage will shine. And also walnuts, almonds, boiled corn, porridge, germinated wheat. Occasionally – a crumb of white loaf, cottage cheese and vegetables.
And the last advice to all fans of red-breasted parakeets - not to forget to carry them from time to time to the veterinarian. As this bird, as well as at all others, can have various diseases not noticeable approximately. Protect the pet, and he will please with the govorlenye!