No bird or any pet for that matter will be happy and healthy if they are confined in a soiled, dirty cage. Putting newspapers under their cage is the easiest way to get rid off soiled perches but make sure you don t use colored papers because they contain toxins that can be harmful to your parrot pet. And they are not that disciplined to only poop in one place. They actually poop everywhere, in bars, in their food dish and even with the toys that you give them. They may even poop in between bars, which may end up on the floor and sometimes even on you. If you have a cockatiel variety or the grey breed, you will also have to contend with the powder that they have on their feathers. Do not let your parrot take the full control, but never attempt to punish it harshly at the same time. It takes a lot of patience to watch again and again until the bird settles down with closed wings, picking it up and putting back on its perch constantly, until the bird understands the meaning of getting behaved. Though this creature has a habit of wanting and eating a cracker, studies have shown that this magnificent and colorful animal needs more than that in order to maintain a healthy diet. By following these simple tips, the person can find other things, which are also essential to the parrot s diet. 1. Parrots should have also have some vegetables, cooked meats and grains just like humans. Blue parrots or those that bear the shades of blue in their feathers, eyes, or beaks are one of the favorites among parrot owners especially those that are first time owners because they look lovely as they grow older and bigger. Why choose a blue parrot? Blue is one of the most popular and favorite colors because it signifies calmness and placidity. But like other kinds of pets, parrots are not all sweetness and light. They can also be a bother especially when you are not really much into pets. Here are some things that you have to take into consideration before buying a parrot for a pet. Read on and think long and hard about each item. Remember that parrots are not exactly cheap.