Matters needing attention in raising parrots in summer

What should I pay attention to when raising parrots in summer?

1. Avoid sun exposure: Proper light can promote the absorption of calcium by parrots. However, due to the fierce sunshine in summer, we should be careful not to let parrots be directly exposed to fierce sunlight at noon in summer, and pay attention to giving them some shade to prevent parrots from heatstroke due to too strong light. Therefore, it is necessary to give parrots shade if they want to spend the summer safely. In addition, breeders usually keep parrots on the balcony, so in summer, it is necessary to put a black sunshade net outside the cage to help the birds block some sunlight, and if necessary, move the birds indoors for breeding. In any case, we must prevent parrots from being exposed to the sun.

2. Change the drinking water frequently: Change the drinking water once a day in summer, because the food residue on the parrot's mouth is easy to fall into the water dispenser after drinking, and in summer, when the water temperature is high, the food is easy to turn sour when it falls into the water. If a parrot accidentally drinks bad water, it is easy to get sick.

3. Reduce oil feeding: When making mixed bird food in summer, the amount of oily grains such as rape, sunflower, pockmarked seed and perilla should be appropriately reduced, and more fruits and vegetables should be fed, but the amount should also be controlled to prevent parrots from having diarrhea due to eating too much food with high water content. If the parrot does not finish eating the feed within 5 hours, it needs to be disposed of in time to prevent the parrot from eating the deteriorated feed by mistake.

4. Change the tray frequently: the temperature is high in summer, which is easy to breed bacteria. It is necessary to change the tray once a day.

5. Install a fan: It is sultry in summer. If necessary, install a fan to strengthen ventilation and cool down, and use a sunshade net.

6. No breeding: Many parrots like to breed in summer, but they are not suitable for breeding in summer, so the owner needs to withdraw the breeding box in advance. Because the breeding box will be very stuffy in summer, it is easy to breed bacteria and pollute eggs, which will not only affect the survival rate of young birds, but also cause harm to the health of female birds.

7. Anti-mosquito bites: There are many mosquitoes in summer. Although the parrot's skin is covered with feathers, it may still cause mosquito bites, especially for hairless young birds. Therefore, in summer, it is necessary for owners to enclose bird cages with mosquito nets or gauze to prevent parrots from being bitten by mosquitoes.

These are some precautions for raising parrots in summer introduced by Dr. Paw Paw. I hope that all owners will pay attention to the care of parrots and try to avoid parrots from being hurt.