Choosing a pet is a very personal task and decision. Each one must assess their preferences, their tastes, their reasons, their possibilities, etc. And it is that having an animal at home, whatever it is, requires a lot of care and attention. Therefore, if you decide to bring a being to your home to complete the family, you must be very aware of what it is going to need and how to take care of it. Today we want to recommend and introduce you to a very peculiar animal: the nymphs. In this case, the nymphs are precious little-known birds, but highly prized for being very docile and easy-care birds. In this way, the nymphs are very similar to parrots or cockatoos and, in fact, are native to Australia. So much so, that on numerous occasions the nymphs are called ‘princesses of Australia’, since their place of origin is fused with their spectacular beauty. For all these reasons, they are recommended birds to have at home, since they are small in size – smaller than cockatoos – and in turn, you can interact with them. Also, if you don’t have experience in charge of birds, starting your experience with a nymph will be highly recommended and satisfying. So that you have in mind everything you need to know, today we explain how to take care of the nymphs.
What do you need to take care of the nymphs?
• Nymph.
• Cage.
• Food – ratatouille, grains, birdseed, etc.-.
• Toilet.
• Bottle and feeder.
• Accessories for the cage.
• Vet visits.
Instructions for caring for nymphs
1. First of all, we are going to know what the nymphs are like, both for their appearance and for their way of being. Thus, first of all you should know that nymphs are not very large birds -although they are part of the cockatoo family they are smaller than these-. And it is that they measure approximately between 30-40 centimeters and weigh around 120 grams. In this case, it has a varied colored plumage , although it usually has a gray-white body, with the wings in a darker tone -dark gray or black- and the head in light tones -yellow, orange, pink, etc. etc.-. For all these reasons, they are birds that have a different coat than usual: beautiful and original.
2. Secondly, it is good that you keep in mind their way of being and acting. In this sense, keep in mind that they are very nice birds to have at home; Thanks to their intelligence and their way of being docile, they can be trained. In addition, they are very calm and can become very familiar and friendly.
3. Taking into account what the nymphs are like, we are going to see how you should take care of them. Thus, first take into account where you want to place the cage. In this case, it will be important that it is in a large place and that it does not get too much sun, wind, rain, that is, it must be sheltered. Thus, you should know that they need a large enough cage; your nymph should be able to climb and move around slightly inside her house / cage de Ella. For this reason, she resorts to buying a large cage and places it on a balcony, room, etc.
4. In this sense, it is also recommended that you put some toy, object, specialized material for birds in the cage; so you can play and be entertained. In this case, you can buy accessories in specialized pet stores or even in large supermarkets.
5. Once you have his cage settled, it will be time to know what you should put him to eat. And it is that feeding your pet well is essential for it to grow and develop well. Therefore, you should know that nymphs feed on specialized food for nymphs, for birds. In this sense, we speak of varied grains such as mixture for poultry, white and yellow millet, wheat, etc. Thus, you can buy the diet for your nymph at any pet store. This ready-made meal has the necessary birdseed for your bird. Your nymph must always have food, that is, you must put it once a day, since they do not eat much more.
6. Along the same lines, keep in mind that you can and should supplement your nymph’s diet with some fresh vegetables -carrots, zucchini, tomatoes, etc.-. Or fruit -apple, pear, orange, etc.- However, make sure that your nymph always has food and also clean and fresh water . In this case, you must put the water in a specialized bottle -drinker also for birds.
7. On the other hand, it is very important that you keep in mind that to tame and familiarize your nymph you must do it from a very young age. Thus, from the moment you bring her home – the smaller the better – you should get her used to being with her family members. Therefore, you must tell her about her so that she recognizes your voice. In the same way, this type of bird comes to repeat certain short words, syllables, sounds, etc. For this you must repeat short and simple habitual words, such as ‘hello’, and repeat it continuously. In addition, you should also keep in mind that you should pick her up and caress her from a young age, since she will get used to being more affectionate and friendly.
8. Lastly, keep in mind that you will need to take your nymph to the vet regularly . Thus, look for a trusted veterinarian and take your nymph whenever necessary or whenever your veterinarian recommends it to regularly monitor your pet .
Tips for caring for nymphs
• You can resort to sunflower seeds, that is, conventional seeds or nuts that you can eat yourself, to reward your nymph. Thus, if you train or tame it, you should only give it this type of food if it complies with your orders.
• Be very careful that the cage and the environment of your nymph are very clean and hygienic. In this sense, you must accommodate a safe and clean home.
