Birds Can Handle the Cold But Must Not Get Wet

Dr. Doug Mader's - "To Your Pet's Health"

Sunday, December 2, 2012

Birds Can Handle the Cold But Must Not Get Wet

By Dr. Doug Mader

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Dear Dr. Doug: It's a bit chilly out and the cooler weather brings with it concerns I have about my parrot family. Can the cold weather cause pneumonia or other illness in birds? How cold is too cold for birds? They sleep in cages on the screened porch and I'm wondering if there are effective -- and safe -- methods to use to keep the birds safe, warm and healthy and remaining o...

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