How long do Princess Parrots live?
Princess parrots commonly live 15-20 years, occasionally up to 30 in captivity with good care.
What do Princess Parrots eat?
Feed a mix of quality seed and pellets with daily greens, a little fruit, grass seed, and sprouted seed; avoid avocado, chocolate, caffeine, and alcohol. Balance seed with pellets and greens to prevent fatty liver from an all-seed diet.
Princess Parrot cage and daily life
Because of the long tail, provide a flight cage at least 36 x 24 x 36 inches (90 x 60 x 90 cm) with 1/2-5/8 inch bar spacing, plus 2-3 hours out of the cage and chew toys. They bathe often; keep away from kitchens (Teflon/PTFE fumes are fatal).
Common mistakes with Princess Parrots
Common errors are an all-seed diet causing fatty liver, nonstick-fume or toxic-food exposure, and too little flight space. Assuming they are hands-on companion parrots when they are naturally gentle aviary birds is also a mistake.
Beginner mistakes to avoid
- Feeding an all-seed diet leading to fatty liver disease.
- Exposing the cage to Teflon/PTFE fumes or toxic foods like avocado and chocolate.
- Too little flight space, causing inactivity and obesity.
- Assuming they are hands-on pets when they are naturally aviary birds.