To be able to handle and train your parrot depends first on trust, so go slowly and be consistent. When raised correctly, Caiques can become wonderful companions. If they are handled timidly they can become aggressive so are not considered a beginners pet. You will need a firm hand when taming your pet to establish dominance.
They enjoy learning tricks and then showing off, however, they are very strong willed individuals. A climbing branch and a bird bath are nice additions too.īlack Headed Caique (for Sale) is very intelligent,sweet and lovely. The flight should be 79″ – 118″ (2 – 3 m) long with a perch at each end. It should be no smaller than 59″ – 79″ (1.5 – 2 m) high with a floor space of 39″x 39″ (1 m x 1 m) and have an attached flight cage. Playthings can be such things as climbing ropes, chains, bells, parrot swings and wooden or other bird toys.Īn outdoor or breeding aviary needs to have a protected shelter that can be heated and cooled where necessary. When Caiques are housed in a small cage they will need to be out daily for exercise and play. To provide you pet with a sense of security, you can cover the cage at night. Place the cage where it will be away from harmful fumes and drafts. Natural perches from willow, poplar and fruit trees are good for the bird’s feet and for it’s beak. Caiqueslove to chew and will gnaw on the perches. Place one bird perch up high for roosting and one low by the food and water dishes. Provide two perches, sized between 3/4″ to 1″ (2 – 2.5 cm). Horizontal bars on the sides are nice as they love to climb. Size wise a cockatiel cage, a minimum of 24″ wide by 24″ high by 24″ length (60 x 605 x 60 cm) is okay for as a minimum size for a Caique, though the bigger the cage the better.Ī chew resistant metal bird cage is important, as a wooden cage will easily be destroyed. Their bird cage should provide room for lots of movement as well as space for perches, food dishes and a variety of playthings. They should never be left unsupervised with other pets They are highly social birds with a very active nature.They will require a lot of interaction with either you or from another companion.īut despite this overall affectionate nature, the Black-headed Caique can get rather grumpy and nippy and can be aggressive to other birds.
In the wild the Black-headed Caiques are very social birds usually seen in family groups or flocks of up to thirty birds. ‘Caique’ is a term used to describe a full-dress, white shirt, with a ruffled front.Ĭaiques enjoy human interaction as well as interaction with other birds. Being quite social and outgoing, they are affectionate and inquisitive, and they love to show off.Ī distinguishing characteristic of the Caique is a lovely ruffled looking white breast and belly. They can mimic many environmental sounds but Caiques in general are not known to be good talkers. They are very intelligent and quick to learn tricks. The Black Headed Caique for Sale is not only one of the most colorful birds in the parrot family, but has a delightful and comical personality.
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