inside quarters and these are well lit, with a window and with electric light, parrots will enter. Remember that some parrots will roost on top of the nest-box if this is the highest point. If nest-boxes must be in position during the colder months, they should be inside. In my experience, if birds don’t want to go inside you net them and place them there. Most parrots hate being caught so after two or three nights they decide that voluntarily entering the inside part is a better option!
Night dangers Roosting outside is a major cause of mortality. Birds of all species are vulnerable to rats and stoats (in badly maintained aviaries), cats, hawks and
Birds of all species are vulnerable to rats and stoats (in badly maintained aviaries), cats, hawks and owls. Night frights (fireworks, security lights and headlights) are other dangers. Wind, snow and frost at night can be lethal.
owls. Night frights (fireworks, security lights and headlights) are other dangers. Wind, snow and frost at night can be lethal.
Early morning inspection If you cannot get up early in the morning, my advice would be: don’t keep birds! It is so important to inspect all birds at first light, especially during cold weather -- or earlier if you have lights inside. A sick bird found early in the day can often be saved when placed under a ceramic infra-red lamp. Because sick birds deteriorate so quickly, this might not be possible later in the day. Also inspect your birds daily prior to
dusk. This might save the life of a sick bird, which would not have survived the night. If you are unable to inspect your birds at first
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