Bunco birds are relatively easy to keep. The following are specific analyses:
I. Requirements for the breeding environment
- Space requirements: Mandarin birds are small in size and do not require much space for breeding. Generally speaking, an ordinary bird cage can meet their living needs. For a pair of birds, a birdcage of about 30cm x 20cm x 20cm is suitable.
- Temperature adaptation: Mandarin birds are more adaptable to temperature and can survive in a wider range of temperature. They can adapt to an ambient temperature of 15℃-25℃, and within this temperature range, the Manbird is able to maintain a good living condition. However, care should be taken to avoid excessive high or low temperatures, especially in winter, to prevent the bird cage from being placed in a windy or cold place, so as not to make the Manbird sick from the cold.
II. Dietary Requirements
- Food type: Mandarin birds are vegetarian birds and their food is mainly based on grains and seeds. Common millet, oats, tares, rice, etc. are the favourite food of the Man bird. In addition, some fresh vegetables and fruits, such as bok choy, carrots, apples, etc., can be added appropriately to supplement vitamins and minerals. The food sources of the bird are widely available, easy to obtain and relatively inexpensive.
- Feeding Frequency: The feeding of Bunsen burners is relatively simple and can be done 1-2 times a day. You can feed them once in the morning and once in the evening to ensure that there is enough food in the food box for them to eat. At the same time, pay attention to keep the food fresh and clean up the leftover food in the food box in time to prevent the food from spoiling.
III. Daily Care
- Cleanliness and hygiene: Birds love cleanliness and need to maintain a clean and hygienic feeding environment. Clean the faeces and debris in the bird cage every day, and disinfect the cage regularly, which can be cleaned with diluted disinfectant or hot water, and then dried before use. Meanwhile, keep the drinking water clean and replace it with fresh water every day.
- Health Management: Mandarin birds are generally healthy and not prone to illness. However, in the course of feeding, you should still pay attention to observe the mental state, appetite and faeces of the Manbird. If you find any abnormal behaviour of the bird, such as lack of spirit, loss of appetite, abnormal faeces, etc., you should take timely measures, such as adjusting the diet, improving the feeding environment or consulting a veterinarian.
IV. Character traits
- Meek and quiet: Mandarin birds have a docile character and usually do not attack humans or other animals. They are relatively quiet and do not chirp as loudly as some birds and do not bring too much noise disturbance to the home. This makes the Mandarin bird ideal for keeping in the home, especially for people who like a quiet environment.
- Easy to adapt to new environments: Mandarin birds are more adaptable to new environments, and they can adapt faster and start a normal life in a new breeding environment. This is an advantage for first time bird keepers as it does not require much time and effort to help the Mandarin birds adapt to the new environment.
To sum up, it is not very difficult to keep Wenbirds, as long as you provide a suitable breeding environment, a reasonable diet and proper daily care, you can keep Wenbirds successfully. Both people with breeding experience and novices can try to keep a Manbird.