Essay On Cold Weather

With the onset of cold weather, there are a few important things to remember when it comes to caring for our feathered friends. Our windows are shut and the heat is on. We tend to be more cautious about protecting our birds from the cold, and yet not enough about the absence of fresh, clean air. With our windows shut our birds are forced to breath in many airborne pollutants, including their own feather dust, and the remnants of their droppings and food waste. Then there are regular household pollutants, such as smoke from cooking, woodstoves

Cleaning the cage daily, while it is still damp (after misting your bird) helps prevent dust particles from becoming airborne. Many people worry about their birds becoming wet during the winter months, yet baths are essential for your birds’ health. I bathe my birds during the warmest time of the day, usually when the temperature in my home is set at its highest. Always avoid sudden, dramatic temperature changes whether your bird is wet or dry. You may notice your bird subsequently shaking or quivering after misting.& Its muscles and skin are constricting which increases its body heat at the skins surface, resulting in its feathers drying quicker. This is a natural defense since wet birds cannot fly, and flight in the wild is necessary to avoid predators.

Although it may seem tedious at times, our birds are

Place carriers between seats, on the vehicle floor or on the rear seat, and restrain with seat belts, if at all possible.Provide small pieces of high water content fruits and vegetables to avoid dehydration. I loosely scatter my parrots pellets and grapes on top of the white towel during travel. If your bird doesn’t regularly consume fruits/vegetables, then occasionally stop and provide your bird with fresh, clean water.Never leave any bird unattended in the car. If you are traveling alone, bring your bird (s) with you whenever you must leave your car. Before resuming with travel, again remove any dishes from inside the carrier.Purchase or arrange an Avian First Aid Kit for your bird, and have readily available