Some birds like to tear paper and enjoy a cardboard roller from toilet paper. A piece of corn on the cob or pomegranate is entertaining for birds. General Care Minimal care is requires for the healthy, well fed pet bird. Confines, indoor pet birds that eat an all seed diet usually require more attention to the care of the beak, nails, feet, and feathers. As the new feather develops, the bird may pick at the pin feather cover to open it.
Pure water is the most appropriate feather spray.
Keep the feathers free of oily substances. A wing clip may be desired to prevent escape or injury, and for taming or training. Your veterinarian can advise you on wing clipping. Opinions differ as to whether or not leg bands need to be removed. If a closed band is left on the leg for identification purposes, check under the band occasionally for signs of dirt accumulation, swelling or constriction of the leg.