I. How to know if a parrot is stressed
Parrots are like other birds, The higher the corticosterone level in the body, the higher the stress. Under normal circumstances, when parrots encounter natural enemy threats or habitat damage or pollution, their own secretion of corticosterone will increase. In addition, according to related research, birds that are stressed for a long time will also have sparser feathers. Some researchers also believe that the level of corticosterone in birds can be measured by feather detection, thereby inferring the stress status of birds.
Second, the reasons for stress in parrots
The following situations can cause stress in parrots:
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1. Failure to receive good care from the owner. The owner does not take care of the bird enough, which causes the bird to feel lost;
2. The physical or spiritual needs are not met; the daily lack of clean drinking water or food.
3. The parrot suffers bodily harm from human or other reasons. Generally speaking, it is believed that the owner will not cause physical damage to the bird, but when the parrot does damage, the owner may be angry and hurt it;
4. The parrot is intimidated. It is very common for parrots to be frightened. For example, when the bird is disobedient and taught by the owner, it may be frightened;
5. Being bullied. In order to reduce trouble, some pet owners sterilize their birds, which will also cause certain damage to the birds;
6. Coerced by humans. It is said that twisted melons are not sweet. If the bird is full, but the owner insists on the bird to continue to eat in order not to waste it, it will also cause great psychological pressure to the bird;
7, Too much attention;
8. Being frightened and bullied by other animals or natural enemies, such as cats, dogs, etc.; Increased stress on the birds;
9. The living environment is poor and not well protected;
10. The owner’s feeding method is incorrect, causing stress to the parrot;
11, the parrot lacks exercise.
Third, how to relieve the pressure of parrots
1. Provide parrots with A safe, comfortable and quiet breeding environment;
2. Avoid the parrot from being caught by predators or predators.
3. Daily attention should be paid to providing the parrot with enough feed and drinking water to meet its nutritional needs;
4. Prevent strangers from entering the birdhouse to disturb the birds;
5. Set up some hidden spots in the birdhouse, so that the parrot can hide when it encounters danger;
6. The environment for raising birds must be able to resist the invasion of wind, rain, cold and heat;
7. Avoid feeding expired or contaminated food to the parrot;
8. Ensure that the parrot has enough space to move freely and exercise.
Warm reminder: Too much pressure on a parrot will cause great harm to it. Excessive stress can cause a decline in their immunity and make them susceptible to illness. In addition, when the parrot is stressed, there will be loss of appetite, weight loss, etc., which will affect reproduction and other activities.
