Before you can bring a bird into your home, you must purchase
everything you will require for his care. Fortunately, all the
items your pet will need should be available from your local pet
store. The following are the basic must-have supplies. Birds
will bathe in a water dish, but it's best if you offer yours a
daily bath in a flat, shallow dish instead to prevent him from
fouling his water supply. You can use the clay or plastic dish
that sits underneath a flowerpot; a clean ashtray; or a shallow
bathing dish purchased from a pet shop. The size of the cage you
need will depend on the bird (or birds) you plan to keep, but a
good rule of thumb is to house your bird in the largest cage
that you can afford and have room for in your home. (If you
can't purchase or place a very large cage, you shouldn't acquire
a large bird.) Your cage should be square or rectangular rather
than round to provide your pet with more room to fly. Also, the
bars should be evenly spaced, not tapered toward the top. In a
cage with tape