Pictorella wrote:BluJay wrote:It hit 40 C or 115 F yesterday. Made for hectic day. Changing water tubes every three hours, so the birds would have fresh cool water available. Same with their baths. Then at dusk, cleaned all cages and aviaries, as well as, feeders and waterers. The heat is stressful on some of the birds. Tomorrow, is supposed to be another scorcher, so I'm trying to prepare for it. Kind regards.
Wouldn't the constant attention and the cleaning out of your cages cause more heat stress for your birds? I'm guessing they fly when you approach their cage? I changed the waters twice (morning and late arvo) and hosed the roof and walls down, being careful not to approach from the front where the birds would see me.
Not really, I believe they are used to me, Pictorella. Most of the birds just sit and watch me. The canaries, don't even leave their nest. The Gouldians just watch me, as most of the other birds. The only ones that are slightly flighty are the Orange breast and red faced parrot finches, but only to the extent they go from floor to top perch, and back to floor soon as I shut their doors. Then again, I'm out there sweeping, vacuuming and mopping everyday. So they're kind of used to me and don't consider me much of a disturbance.
I try to be considerate of neighbors, and do everything possible to reduce attracting vermin. Or allowing any odor. Other than that I don't bother the birds. Kind Regards
PS: Even my avairy raised mutation rainbow lorikeets dance when I go out there, and will sit on my hand while I reaching in to get water and/or feed dishes. It's awesome.
