How to Keep Parrots in Winter? Master These Care Tips

Parrots are tropical and temperate animals, fairly sensitive to cold. If you keep parrots in a region where winter temperatures are relatively low, extra attention is needed, so how do you keep parrots in winter?

1. Living habits of parrots

1. Most parrots feed mainly on plant fruits, seeds, nuts, berries, tender shoots and twigs from trees or on the ground, along with a small amount of insects. Lories and lorikeets feed mainly on pollen, nectar and soft, juicy fruits.

2. Different parrot species have different lifespans. Small parrots generally live 7-20 years, medium and large parrots have an average lifespan of 30-60 years, and some medium-sized parrots can live to around 80 years, such as the Sulphur-crested Cockatoo, Amazon parrots and African Grey Parrot.

3. Parrots are distributed throughout the tropical regions of the world. In the Southern Hemisphere some species extend into temperate regions, and some species are also found on remote oceanic islands. Parrots are most numerous in Latin America and Oceania, while there are far fewer species in Africa and Asia.

2. How do you keep parrots in winter?

1. Temperature: In winter, parrots are best kept indoors, and attention must be paid to keeping them warm;

2. Light: During the day, place the parrot in a spot with light so it can move around and build up its constitution;

3. Hygiene: In winter, the cage should also be cleaned regularly and the drinking water changed;

4. Nutrition: Winter is relatively dry, so when feeding parrots you need to increase vegetables and fruits.

In addition, if it is a young parrot, it is best to keep the ambient temperature at 28-32°C, so that the young bird can grow healthily.