Information About The Caique Parrot That You Should Know

With this topic, we will discuss one of the crazy, playful and active parrots full of vitality.

Although many do not know enough information, it is a sought-after parrot in foreign markets, and it has also begun to appear more in Arab markets than before.

Let us introduce you more to the caique parrot…its origins, price, methods of caring for it, and so on.

Caique parrot.

Some call it the dancing parrot, or the colorful parrot, and other names depending on the region, country’s culture, and language.

The caique lives in South America in the Amazon rainforest, and is a medium-sized parrot. Fun, full of activity and vitality.

It can live in the wild for 20 or 25 years, but as a pet, with good care and balanced food, it may live for more than 30 years.

The caique parrot is also known as one of the parrots that creates a strong bond between itself and humans, as this beloved parrot can become one of your closest friends.

Characteristics of the caique parrot.

Caiques have many features that make them popular birds, and we will present the most important and best of these features.

- Caique parrots are distinguished by their harmonious colors, making them a natural painting.
- The caique is characterized by sufficient ability and intelligence that makes it an easy-to-learn parrot.
- The caique parrot loves to dance and show off, which is why breeders call it the dancing parrot.
- It is easy to make it your pet, due to its strong bond and adaptation to humans.
- It is the best choice for people who like active birds, learning tricks and movements.
- He is known for his excessive curiosity and madness compared to other parrots and other species.
- He can learn to pronounce a number of easy words, but not with the skills of large parrots such as cascos and macaws.

He has an exceptional personality and is not easily frightened.

It is easy to raise it in small apartments, because as we said, it loves humans and adapts easily.
They can imitate many of the sounds they hear on a daily basis, such as the sound of a mobile phone ring, an ambulance alarm, etc.

There are many other things that it is distinguished by, which you can discover on your own if you have this beautiful parrot.

Disadvantages of the caique parrot.

Despite the many advantages that the caique parrot has, it also has some negatives and defects that you may not like, and also some features may become a flaw and a negative thing…one of the most important defects that we should not neglect.

- Sometimes he makes very strong whistles, which may last all day. He also sometimes keeps doing it if you leave him alone for a period of time.
- It is not easy to produce it if you do not have a suitable space.
- He needs your attention daily.
- Just as it can adapt to humans, it can also become aggressive if you do not handle it in the right way.
- Often aggressive against other birds, if they are in the same cage.
- He may sometimes bother you because of his excessive activity, especially if he is outside the cage.
- Because of its great boldness, it is easy to be preyed upon by animals such as cats or dogs.

Its strong connection to humans makes it an easy target for some people to steal it.

He destroys and bites everything he comes across in the house in order to play.

Cake parrot food.

In the wild, the caique parrot eats fruits and seeds scattered in the forests.

As a pet bird, its food is no different from other parrots. It also loves seeds, grains, dry fruits, vegetables, and eggs…

This means that you will not find a problem with his diet, if you can buy ready-made mixtures for him, from stores that sell bird supplies, that would be better.

But according to our observation, the caique loves fresh and dried fruits more than buds and grains.

If you want more information about the diet of birds, we advise you to watch this topic.

Types of caique parrot.

There are no morphological differences between the types of kayak, all differences are only in the way the colors coordinate.

There are now many new colors of caique parrot, but in general there are only two species of caique parrot and they are the most famous.

White-bellied caika:

Some see it as the most beautiful type, because of its pale colors… It is characterized by a light orange color on the top of its head, a white beak, and red eyes.

Black-headed caika:

It is distinguished by the color of its black head, and the color of its embryos, which is darker green than the other species. It is also distinguished by the color of its black beak, and dark red eyes from a distance that look like black.

The color of other areas, such as the tail, abdomen, and back, is similar between both species.

Care and breeding of a Kaik parrot.

You must take good care of the caique, and allocate time for it daily for entertainment and petting, because it is a parrot that does not like loneliness and may become depressed, or become aggressive if it remains alone for a long time.

One of the best ways to care for your bird is to provide it with a large, comfortable cage, full of wooden toys for it to climb and bite. The cage should be in a place close to people… meaning, not on the roof, for example, or in an isolated room away from people in the house.

The caique parrot loves to be petted and to rest on your hand or shoulder. Try to teach him to eat from your hand so that he gets more accustomed to you. He also loves bathing when you try to provide him with a basin consisting of a plastic bowl for him to bathe, or to spray him with water, especially in the hottest seasons. .

Do not frighten him with a quick movement, or open the cage for him in the blink of an eye… Try to make a sound such as whistling or coughing, for example. Before your sudden entry into it.

Do not put it in a dark or narrow place because it will not like this. It loves large, open spaces. Your parrot may become very afraid and not be its normal self if it is in a narrow and dark place.

Caique parrot reproduction.

The Caique parrot becomes ready to mate at the age of approximately 3 years, but it is recommended that the bird be 5 years old for good production, and it can produce twice a year… After mating, the female lays from one to 4 eggs, then begins the incubation process, which may reach 25 days.

The role of the male is to feed the female, during the incubation period, as well as to help feed the chicks when they hatch… The chicks become ready to leave the nest after approximately two and a half months, but the parents continue to feed the young until they are able to rely on themselves, and that is when they are approximately 5 months old. To rely on herself. The Caique parrot needs a large space in order to reproduce. As we said, it is a parrot that does not like narrow spaces, but rather loves open spaces. Also, during the breeding process, it prefers to be in a quiet and comfortable place… and that the cage and nest (the nest) should be of a relatively large size (3 meters long, Height: 1.5 metres, width: metres. The larger the cage, the better.

Caique parrot price.

There is no fixed price for a caique parrot, due to its lack of availability… but in general, it may cost you from approximately 650 to 1,300 dollars, depending on its age, condition, health, and level of training.

Also, the black-headed caique is considered the most in demand and therefore its price is slightly more expensive than the orange-faced caique.

Additional tips.

If you are a beginner, it is better not to buy this bird, because it requires a little experience… and its price is expensive, meaning there is no need to risk it.

If you are a busy person and there is no one to care for your bird, it is best to reconsider your purchase of any type of parrot.

Before you buy a caique parrot, examine it carefully…look under its wings because if the main feathers are broken or absent, it may be a sign of depression, or that it is an aggressive bird, or they are signs of other diseases such as fungi and feather mites.

Check the bird’s neck and eyes, if there is any inflammation or swelling in the eyes, do not risk buying it