LEARNING LOG

As mentioned earlier the clients for my project has many parrots. Three to be exact. And they also have a dog. I figured it wouldn't do any harm to research this a little bit too so that I can customise my design further.

The family's three parrot's

Parrots have a strong, direct flight. Most species spend much of their time perched or climbing in tree canopies. They often use their bills for climbing by gripping or hooking on branches and other supports. On the ground parrots often walk with a rolling gait.

The diet of parrots consists of seeds, fruit, nectar, pollen, buds, and sometimes arthropods and other animal prey. The most important of these for most true parrots and cockatoos are seeds; the evolution of the large and powerful bill can be explained primarily as an adaptation to opening and consuming seeds.

Studies with captive birds have given insight into which birds are the most intelligent. While parrots are able to mimic human speech, studies with the African Grey Parrot have shown that some are able to associate words with their meanings and form simple sentences. Along with crows, ravens, and jays, parrots are considered the most intelligent of birds.

Amazons, cockatoos, macaws and other big parrots have human lifespans- up to 80 years.

Amazons, macaws and cockatoos have dramatic plumage, talk the most, and can be quite affectionate. 

Birds need to bathe at least once every couple of weeks to keep their feathers in tip-top shape. For larger parrots, use a heavy ceramic dog dish as a bathtub. (Big parrots will tip over anything lighter.)

Many dogs can be taught to leave birds alone.

This is the family's newest member, and of course a consideration in the design process.

Watch out for other dangers. Parrots chew electrical cords.

extremely important: birds' lungs consist of multiple air sacs that are extremely sensitive to fumes. Aerosols, overheated Teflon-coated cookware, plug-in air fresheners, cigarettes, even fingernail polish remover - anything that has an odor - should be considered potentially deadly to your parrot.

     Montana Denver Corner Parrot Cage