Do you mind having a pet that doesn't like being handled?
Can you spare a lot of time socializing with this bird?
Do you mind having a loud pet?
Do you wish to take care of a talking bird?
Can you provide a cage large enough for this bird to fly in it?
Can you provide a good quality seed or pellet mix supplemented with plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables?
Do you have a veterinarian that specializes in exotic birds?
Crimson rosellas are not cuddly, human-friendly birds like other parrots. This bird may willingly perch on a shoulder, but it is not likely to tolerate petting. If very tame, a rosella can be around a careful, older child, but this is not generally recommended since even well-trained birds tend to be nippy.
Owners of crimson rosellas have noted that these birds need everyday socialization to remain tame and friendly with their human family members. Rosellas can become nippy with their owners if they are not properly socialized. If you want a tame, friendly rosella, you must take the time to handle and play with the bird daily.
Less vocal than many other hookbill species, crimson rosellas still have deafening raucous calls that they will display from time to time. Their normal vocalization is a high-pitched whistle that can get quite shrill when the bird is alarmed.
While these birds can learn to speak a few words, crimson rosellas are not especially good talkers. These parrots are not the right choice for those who want to own a talking bird. They can, however, learn to mimic whistled tunes rather easily.
Young, untamed birds may benefit from a larger cage that allows them space to fly. Free flight is essential for this bird, it needs at least 2 hours of exercise daily. If caged all day, the bird must be given a safe room to fly every day.
Most rosella owners provide their birds with a good quality seed or pellet mix formulated for canaries and cockatiels. Then, they supplement that with plenty of fresh, bird-safe fruits and vegetables. You will need to feed them approximately 1/4 to 1/3 cup of seed or pelleted food and 1/4 to 1/3 cup of fresh fruits and vegetables daily. A raw and varied diet will help ensure that this bird maintains top nutrition.
You can take care of a crimson rosella!
Crimson rosellas can be prone to fungal infections and intestinal worms, primarily when housed in outdoor aviaries where they may forage at ground level. Rosellas are also susceptible to psittacosis, which is a bacterial chlamydia infection also called parrot fever.
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Hi! I’m Sreten Filipović. I graduated from the Faculty of Agriculture at the University of Belgrade, with a master's degree in Environmental Protection in Agricultural Systems. I’ve worked as a researcher at Finland's Natural Resources Institute (LUKE) on a project aimed at adapting south-western Finland to drought episodes. I founded a consulting agency in the field of environment and agriculture to help farmers who want to implement the principles of sustainability on their farms. I’m also a founding member of the nonprofit organization Ecogenesis from Belgrade whose main goal is non-formal education on the environment and ecology. In my spare time, I like to write blog posts about sustainability, the environment, animal farming, horticulture, and plant protection. I’ve also published several science-fiction short stories.
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