Parrot care during the season
Parrots are from countries where the temperature is warm all year round or at least does not change abruptly. Therefore, with the onset of winter and low temperatures, we must take some precautions so that your health is optimal but, surprisingly, the prevailing cold affects them less than they might think.
It is important that we take him to the veterinarian for a thorough examination and determine if you are in good health, a prerequisite for the animal is not affected by winter. It is also a good time to deworm.
If we have the cage or aviary at home, the heating will allow the animal to feel comfortable, although we take great care not to place it in a place where your pet is exposed to air currents.
If the heating or cooling the air too dry, this can generate some respiratory diseases in the parrot, so it is best to use a humidifier or spray water on the feathers a few times a week.
If our animals are accustomed to living abroad, unless the temperatures are really low, we can have it on the terrace or garden, but always in a place where the animal is protected from the cold and are not affected by the wind, rain or other inclement weather.
As for food, we did not vary much, although it a little more heat, which increase the energy needs of the bird. We can, for this, increase slightly the number of seeds such as sunflower seeds or peanuts and nuts also administer, but not overdo their consumption, the animal not to give too many calories.