Replenish seed, replace fresh food, and refill fresh water every day.
Regularly add fresh fruits, vegetables and greens to your bird's diet. These can be chopped and mixed with the egg food or scattered over the top of the seed.
Use multiple layers of paper to line cage bottom. Remove soiled top sheet as needed.
Corn cob or wood shavings can be used to line the cage as long as there is a wire grid separating your bird from the litter. Scoop out and discard soiled litter.
Your bird's cage should be placed in a room where the bird will be exposed to family activity, but away from drafts and direct sunlight.
If you plan to take your bird out of the cage, have the wings clipped by a pet professional. This will need to be repeated after each molt.
Never take your bird out of the cage out of doors. Even a clipped bird can fly away if frightened or startled.
Carefully supervise other pets and small children that are around your bird.
Do not use "non-stick" cookware. Fumes from overheated cookware are toxic to your bird!
Offer several perches of varying diameters to exercise your bird's feet.
Always ask a pet care professional if you have specific questions or concerns regarding the health or care of your bird.