While cats and dogs are without a doubt one of the most popular pets in the world, there are more than enough room for a different kind of animal. While some people tend to go for something totally exotic and unusual, like snakes, scorpions, or tarantulas, other are a bit more conservative. A fish tank is also rather popular. And then there are birds in cages. While the variety is relatively big, the most popular bird has to be a parrot. Sure, you might think that canaries are more popular due to the influence of Looney Toons, but the situation is entirely different. You could read up on the subject and see everything for yourself. There are plenty of data on the internet regarding the number of parrots that are animals in the homes of other people. If you consider getting one for yourself, you should know that there are quite a lot of things to take into consideration. While a bird might seem like something that is easy to take care of, the reality is somewhat different. For example, you will end up asking yourself question like "What type of food does the parrot eat?" or "How to groom your parrot?". Fortunately, there are more than enough information on the internet.

As there are millions of pet lovers out there, you should not struggle finding the necessary articles. But as far as parrots and shedding go, there are some things you should know before actually buying the bird. Here are a couple that other owners or sellers emphasize when they give an advice on the matter:

• First and foremost, you have to decide whether the bird will be alone or with a partner. This makes a difference when it comes to haircuts. That's right. If there is no love interested, you will have to make sure to give your animal an occasional haircut. Another thing to note about the matter is the behavior of a parrot. If everything is going fine, it will take care of itself quite a bit. Body parts like feet or a beak, as well as feathers, will be taken care of by the bird itself. However, if you see a change in the behavior, you are more than likely going to need to visit the vet.

• Another kind of behavior that might not seem like it occurs with birds is shedding. While this is something that you consider a dog or cat thing, the same applies to birds, especially parrots. You can read more about this stuff on the internet, as there are plenty of articles available.

All in all, you need to know how to groom your parrot. While trivial, this sort of thing can make a big difference In terms of happiness of your pet.