Can peony parrots talk?

Peony parrots, also known as lovers parrots, lovebirds, etc., are native to Africa and belong to the parrot family Parrot family. There are three types of black-headed peony parrots, red peony parrots and yellow-headed peony parrots raised in China. Because of their artificial breeding and gorgeous feathers, they are deeply loved by bird breeders. Let's take a look at whether peony parrots can talk.

Can peony parrots talk?

Peony parrots can't talk. Generally speaking, there are gray parrots, macaws, sunflower parrots, starlings, wrens and so on who can learn the tongue (not only human words, but also cats, etc.). Peony parrots are small parrots and cannot learn from the tongue, but peony parrots can imitate the calls of other birds, beasts, and sounds they think are of interest.

Identification of male and female of peony parrot

1, head type: the male bird head type is the back head, the head tip, and the head is slightly smaller. The female's head is flat, smooth and pure round, which is slightly larger than that of the male.

2. Somatotype: the male is thin, tight-haired, active and fierce, with eyes far from the top of his head and small eyes. The female is fatter, the hair is a little loose, not very active, the rim of the eye is close to the top of the head, and the eyes are bigger.

3. Tail feather tip: the tail feather tip of male bird is sharp, which is V-type. The tail feather tip bifurcation of the female is W-type.

4. Cloaca: male cloaca shows small distance between pubic bones and interesting protuberances (that is, spikes). Female cloaca is a large distance between the two pubic bones, especially the middle finger of the adult bird can be extended, and flat, no protuberance, this method is particularly accurate, experienced birds can correctly distinguish between male and female.

How to raise peony parrots?

1. Peony parrots eat more millet with shells and like grains with shells, but eating only millet parrots will be nutritious and must be mixed with a variety of cereals, such as rice, hemp seeds, paspalum seeds, melon seeds, red chestnuts, black chestnuts, yellow chestnuts, safflower seeds, sorghum, etc. It should be noted that melon seeds should not be fed too much, and it is best to feed 10-20 raw seeds every day.

2. In addition to eating grains, peony parrots should also properly eat some clean fruits and vegetables. Fruits should be cut into small pieces to feed, and pay attention to calcium supplements for parrots. You can buy some cuttlefish bones, or take smashed eggshells to accompany them in the food. But pay attention to the amount of food, it is not appropriate to raise parrots too obese, otherwise it is not easy to breed.

3. Pay attention to the hygiene of the birdcage and clean up the parrot droppings on time. The bottom of the cage can be covered with sawdust or fine sand to prevent bacterial and viral infection and reduce parasites. At the same time, pay attention to the location of the birdcage, should choose a quiet, undisturbed place, no environmental pollution, pay attention to air circulation, fresh, indoor is not suitable for parrots. Because parrots like to bite cages, they usually have to prepare a tooth grinding stick for parrots, ordinary wood is fine, to prevent parrots from bending their hooks longer and longer, and begin to fight.

4. The nestling is sexually mature and ready to reproduce after about 6 months. Prepare a wooden box and breeding box for the parrot. However, peony parrots will not breed in hot summer, and they can do so in other seasons. Generally, female birds lay 6 eggs per litter, and the incubation period is about 19 days.

5. Peony parrots should also drink water, but pay attention to the change of water every day. If possible, you can feed some nutritious sand. There are many trace elements and nutrients of calcium and iron in the nutritious sand, which can help to strengthen the firmness of the bones, make the coat color bright and replenish calcium.