Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary » parrot http://www.marsparrots.org Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:32:30 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= When the temperatures drop…. http://www.marsparrots.org/when-the-temperatures-drop/ http://www.marsparrots.org/when-the-temperatures-drop/#comments Sat, 31 Jan 2009 00:56:45 +0000 LuAnn Apple http://www.marsparrots.org/?p=167 I can't tell you how happy I am that the warm weather has returned! Last week when the evening temps dropped into the low 30's we really had our work cut out for us. Birds can stand temps around 40 degrees for one night but more than that and you better bring them in - especially any featherless birds! With this ongoing cold snap, suddenly all 29 of our outdoor birds have to become indoor birds and quick! This is when I am soooo thankful for the M.A.R.S. volunteers. Couldn't do it without... Read more

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weather-marsI can’t tell you how happy I am that the warm weather has returned! Last week when the evening temps dropped into the low 30′s we really had our work cut out for us. Birds can stand temps around 40 degrees for one night but more than that and you better bring them in – especially any featherless birds! With this ongoing cold snap, suddenly all 29 of our outdoor birds have to become indoor birds and quick!

This is when I am soooo thankful for the M.A.R.S. volunteers. Couldn’t do it without them!

The laughter and good music that accompanies this crazy task really helps to keep the birds happy. Don’t forget the birds do best if grouped together with who they get along with. It’s like the seating arrangement at a wedding or a politician’s dinner!!!

This happens every night until the temperature reaches at least 40 degrees again. Then, and only then is it safe for the birds to be back outside. Keep your birds safe and warm! Don’t let them get too cold and pay attention to your weather report!

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