Summer鹦鹉饲养：关键注意事项指南

Key Management Tips for Parrot Care During the Summer

1. Avoid Excessive Sun Exposure: While moderate sunlight is beneficial for calcium absorption, the summer heat can be detrimental to parrots. Direct exposure to the midday sun can lead to overheating. As a result, it's crucial to provide shade for your parrot. This can be achieved by installing black sunshade nets or moving the bird indoors during the hottest parts of the day. If your parrot is kept on a balcony, consider these measures to prevent heatstroke.

2. Regularly Change Water: In the summer, it's essential to change your parrot's water supply at least once a day. Birds often drop seeds into their water containers, and the warm weather can quickly spoil moist food. Consuming contaminated water can lead to illness.

3. Reduce Oily Feed: Adjust your parrot's diet by decreasing the proportion of oilrich seeds like油菜籽, 小油葵, 麻子, and 苏子. Instead, offer more fruits and vegetables, which should be given in controlled amounts to prevent spoilage and potential diarrhea.

4. Install Fans and Cooling Devices: On hot days, especially if you have multiple parrots, it's important to install fans to improve air circulation.

5. Prevent Breeding: Many parrots attempt to breed in the summer, but it's not ideal. Remove breeding boxes to avoid the heat, which can lead to bacterial growth and contamination of eggs, affecting the survival of chicks and the health of the mother.

6. Protect Against Mosquito Bites: With the increase in mosquitoes during summer, it's vital to prevent them from entering the birdcage. Install screens on windows and doors, and consider using mosquito nets or tents over the cage if kept on a balcony. Growing plants like Venus flytraps or nightblooming jasmine can also help deter mosquitoes.

7. Regular Bathing: Parrots are clean animals and will naturally bathe themselves. Avoid forcing them to bathe and instead use a fine spray bottle for gentle rinsing. Do not use human shampoo, and after bathing, let them airdry in a shaded area or gently toweldry them. Avoid using hair dryers, as the noise can scare them.

Pet Doctor's Tip: Some people might consider keeping their parrots in airconditioned rooms during the summer. However, it's not recommended. Parrots generally adapt well to indoor temperatures, and sudden changes in temperature can lead to colds and other illnesses.