A Detailed Guide to Myna Bird Prices and Raising Methods
The myna is a common ornamental bird, very intelligent, and it can imitate the calls of birds and human speech. Many people like such an endearing little creature that seems so in tune with people, and choose to buy a myna as a pet. So how much does a myna cost? How should you go about raising one day to day?
1. How much does a myna cost?
The price of a myna varies by region and by breed; the price gap between ordinary mynas and talking mynas is fairly large. On the market, an ordinary myna generally costs about 30 to 100 yuan; an adult talking myna is generally about 500 yuan; a better breed generally costs about 500 to 1000 yuan.
When choosing a myna, note that not all mynas can talk, so you must distinguish between mynas that talk and those that do not. Mynas that do not talk are much cheaper. When buying a myna, it is best to choose a young bird; young birds are relatively easier to train, and training it to talk in the early morning each day gives better results.
2. How do you raise a myna?
1. Cage: A cage for a myna should generally be 30 to 40 cm, with enough height for the myna to jump about freely. The cage should also have a small perch, a water trough and a food trough. Under the cage, prepare a wooden board to catch droppings and keep the cage clean. There should also be a cloth cover to block sunlight and avoid direct sun exposure.
2. Feeding: Myna food can be boiled eggs and tofu blended into a paste; you can appropriately feed some earthworms or insects. Do not feed hard-to-digest foods, or it will affect the myna's growth. For drinking water, it is best to use purified water, with the water temperature kept at 10 to 15 degrees, and change the water once a day.
3. Bathing: Mynas quite like water baths; in summer you can do it once a day, while in spring and autumn reduce the number of baths, keeping the water temperature between 0 and 12 degrees. In winter, pay attention to keeping warm, and in summer, pay attention to shade.
4. Training: A myna can be trained to talk after its first molt; teach it in the morning and evening on an empty stomach, and use food as a lure during training. Be meticulous and patient when training a myna.
The myna's feathers are not gorgeous, but it is clever and quick-witted, can imitate human speech, and if raised from a young age it can become close to its owner, play together, and even converse with its owner and be flown freely.