Management points for raising parrots in summer
1. Avoid sun exposure: Parrots should be properly Sunlight exposure can promote the absorption of calcium in the body, but the temperature in summer is high. If it is directly exposed to the scorching sun at noon, it will easily lead to heat stroke for the parrot, so the owner needs to pay attention to taking certain sunscreen measures for the parrot in summer. Add some shade to the parrot to avoid heat stroke. For example, many friends will keep parrots on the balcony, but if it is summer, it is necessary to install some black shading nets for the parrots to avoid direct sunlight on the parrots. Or move it back indoors at noon, just take care to keep the parrot out of the sun.
2. Change the water frequently: in summer, it is necessary to change the drinking water of the birds at least once a day, because the birds tend to get millet into their drinking fountains when they drink water, and because the temperature in summer is higher than High, it is easy to spoil the wet food, if the parrot accidentally drinks the sour water, it is easy to cause illness.
3. Reduce the feeding of oily feeds: In summer, the proportion of oily grains such as rapeseed, small oil sunflower, hemp seeds, and suzi should be appropriately reduced when preparing parrot feed, and more light foods such as fruits and vegetables should be provided. But pay attention to controlling the amount of feeding, because if the birds can’t eat these foods within 5 hours, the food will easily spoil. Feeding too many vegetables and fruits to the birds can also easily cause parrot diarrhea, so it is necessary to Pay special attention to controlling the feeding amount of fruits and vegetables and other foods.
4. Install fans or other cooling equipment: The weather is sultry in summer. If the number of parrots raised at home is relatively large, fans must be installed to accelerate air circulation.
6. Prohibition of bird breeding: Many parrots like to breed in summer, but they are not suitable for breeding in summer, so owners should pay attention to removing the breeding box. Otherwise, because the breeding box will be very hot in summer, bacteria can easily grow in the breeding box, and it is easy to contaminate the eggs, which will affect the survival rate of the young birds, and will also harm the mother bird.
7. Anti-mosquito bites: There are many mosquitoes in summer. Even if the parrot’s epidermis is covered with feathers, it may still be bitten by mosquitoes, especially young birds. It is recommended to install screen windows and screen doors to prevent mosquitoes from entering the bird cage. If you are raising parrots on the balcony, be sure to wrap the cage with mosquito nets or gauze. In addition, you can also plant a small amount of pitcher plants at home to drive away mosquitoes.
8. Bathe parrots frequently: Parrots are also very clean animals, and they usually clean themselves. The owner should not forcibly bathe the parrot. Usually, you can spray the parrot with a fine watering can, and must not use the shower gel for human use to clean the parrot. After bathing the parrot, you can directly place the parrot in the astigmatism, let the parrot shake dry by itself, or use a dry towel to dry it, it is best not to use a hairdryer, because the noise of the hairdryer can easily frighten the parrot. .
Warm reminder: Many friends will put parrots in air-conditioned rooms in summer, but it is not recommended for owners to do so. In general, parrots can tolerate indoor temperatures well. Parrots can easily get sick and catch a cold when they are hot and cold.
