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White Capped Pionus
(Pionus senilis)
Being so quiet, Pionus are perfect for those
who reside in apartments or flats.
Like Maxi's, White Capped are very affectionate birds, loving to cuddle and kiss. They are
just as happy on a play gym or cage top with their toys.
Pionus are fairly active birds as youngsters, but seem to become less active when
nearing two years of age. They still require a good selection of toys to keep
them occupied when their owner is unable to play. White Capped, as all parrots,
go through an adolescent period, when they are looking to establish themselves
in the pecking order. A firm hand, some patience and a lot of nurturing guidance
gets them through this quickly and easily. Not being very stubborn, they can
rapidly learn where they stand and accept it. Be sure that your pionus is taught
that it must stand below every member of your family from the very beginning.
Early socialization is the key to behaviour success with all parrots. These guys
seem to go through this phase of adolescence between the ages of five and 12
months. Usually, a month or two seems to be all they need for them to 'find
themselves'. Males and females both have the same basic character.
Talking
ability
Sex appears to make a difference in the
ability to speak as males seem to be better at talking. This does not mean that
females cannot talk, only that males tend to have a larger vocabulary.the
majority of hens will say at least a few words. From what Pionus owners
have told us, these little guys not only learn new words quickly but also use
their vocabulary appropriately.
Nutrition
All pionus love to eat!
However, they are very suspicious of new foods at first and hesitate before
trying new items added to their diets. With a little coaxing and a little time,
they are easily convinced to try a variety of foods. They are so curious that
the instant one makes a fuss over something, pionus are there to investigate!
You should always feed your pionus a well-balanced diet consisting of pellets,
fresh fruits and vegetables daily. Bean mashes, rice, pasta and pretty well any
other food considered healthy for humans will usually be greatly appreciated.
The more varied the diet, the healthier the bird. This is why it is important to
expose your baby pionus to a wide variety of food items. Natural fruit juices are always
a healthy treat. Remember fresh and soft foods must never be left in your bird's
cage longer than four to five hours as they quickly spoil and, if eaten, could
cause yeast or bacterial infections. Fresh clean water is a must; you may even
need to change the water dish several times a day to help prevent infections.
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