How to Care for a Myna Bird

* Feed your myna a high-quality commercial diet supplemented with fresh fruits, vegetables, and nuts.

* Some good commercial diets for mynas include:

* Kaytee Exact Rainbow Mini-Mash Parrot Food

* Zupreem FruitBlend Plus Parrot Food

* Harrison's Bird Food High Potency Fine

* Always offer your myna plenty of fresh water to drink.

Housing

* Mynas need a large cage that is at least 36 inches long, 24 inches wide, and 36 inches high.

* The cage should have bars that are no more than 1 inch apart.

* The cage should also have a variety of perches of different sizes and textures.

* Mynas also need a nesting box that is at least 8 inches square and 12 inches deep.

Grooming

* Mynas need to be bathed regularly to keep their feathers clean and healthy.

* You can bathe your myna by misting it with warm water or by submerging it in a sink or bathtub filled with warm water.

* After bathing, make sure to dry your myna thoroughly with a towel.

Exercise

* Mynas need plenty of exercise to stay healthy.

* Allow your myna to fly around your home for at least 30 minutes per day.

* You can also provide your myna with toys that it can climb on and play with.

Socialization

* Mynas are social birds that need to interact with people and other animals on a regular basis.

* Spend time with your myna every day, talking to it, playing with it, and petting it.

* You can also introduce your myna to other birds, such as parrots, budgies, and finches.

Common Health Problems

* Some common health problems in mynas include:

* Psittacosis: A bacterial infection that can be transmitted to humans.

* Candida: A yeast infection that can cause crop stasis and other digestive problems.

* Aspergillosis: A fungal infection that can cause respiratory problems.

* Proventricular dilatation disease (PDD): A viral infection that causes the proventriculus (the stomach) to Dilate.

If you think your myna is sick, take it to a veterinarian immediately.