Purchase your birds from businesses who have a no-smoking policy. Large cages with natural perches provide the best environment for housing birds. Cages should be large enough to provide plenty of exercise. Perches should of varying diameters and of the right size ranges to provide plenty of exercise and comfort for feet. Improper perch sizes can cause medical conditions of the feet to develop over time.
Toys provide entertainment and satisfy the birds natural chewing desires.
Several toys should be in each cage. Chewable wood toys help keep a birds beak in good condition by wearing the beak down thus preventing the beak to become overgrown. Birds that are well-socialized are taught to be independent and are taught what behaviors are acceptable and which behaviors are not. These birds have been exposed to change and accept change with little or no stress. They and are not only used to being handled, but have come to expect and enjoy interaction with people.