Winter can conjure up images of having fun in the snow, warm cocoa (for humans not birds)  and the holidays but for bird owners it can also bring a fair amount of stress trying to provide our birds with a warm, yet safe environment for them to remain comfortable in.  

Depending on your home's heating system, you may find that additional heat is necessary, particularly in rooms where your birds spend most of their time.

Introducing a space heater into a bird's environment requires some careful consideration. Parrots are naturally curious, and their powerful beaks make short work of exploring electrical cords, controls, and unfamiliar objects. Beyond the obvious risk of burns or electrical injury, certain heating appliances can introduce dangerous fumes into the air.

The goal is to provide a comfortable environment without creating additional hazards.

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Harlequin macaw

Our parrot’s respiratory systems are entirely unlike our own or that of other mammals. It is unique in design and far more efficient. Because of this fact, their sensitivity to pollutants in the air is heightened and can cause them suffering and death long before we would ourselves be affected.
We have all heard the stories about the canaries used in coal mines back in the day. Miners would place a cage of canaries in the mines. This was to determine if there were emissions of natural gases, which ...

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