How to Keep Parrots in Winter? Winter Care Tips and Precautions

Parrots are a common pet bird in daily life. Because of their good looks and ability to mimic human speech, they are deeply loved by people, and many like to keep one at home. But parrots are afraid of cold and may die once winter comes, so how do you keep parrots in winter?

1. Increase the temperature: Parrots are afraid of cold. Generally, when the temperature drops below 10 degrees, parrots cannot stand it, so in winter you must ensure the ambient temperature is above 28 degrees. Heating or an air conditioner can usually be used to control the room temperature for parrots. If they are young birds, the room temperature can be kept above 28°C.

2. Dietary requirements: You can add some vegetables and feed with a relatively high proportion of oil-bearing crops to increase the parrot's own ability to keep warm. For drinking water, it is best to use warm water instead of icy cold water.

3. Lighting for warmth: Choose a sun-facing greenhouse, and you can also use lighting facilities to keep warm. Pay special attention to ventilation, and do not let cold wind blow directly onto the parrot's body. Alternatively, use a ceramic heat lamp for lighting and warmth; covering the lamp with black cloth at night can help the parrot rest.

4. Keep the room clean: Pay attention to cleaning the parrot's droppings and feed residue in the greenhouse in a timely manner, and carry out disinfection measures to prevent bacteria from breeding.

Overall, parrots are still quite easy to keep in winter. As long as you keep the temperature above 28 degrees and feed more food that can increase their ability to keep warm, it is fine.