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Tiel Flock Outside On Warm February Day

 I know this weather is temporary....but isn't it wonderful!  After being cooped up indoors for so long, the parrots are rejoicing in the opportunity to get outside and soak up some sunshine.

Yesterday, I packed up all of the cockatiels and transported them out to the large flight cage.  This is no simple task as I have to put one or maybe two (if they get along in the close quarters) into a carrier and carry them out to be released inside the 6' x 8' enclosure.

You should hear the commotion!  The piercing sounds of cockatiels that are separated from the flock goes right through your head and pierces your eardrums!  Luckily, once they are all reunited in the sunny flight cage, they quiet down to the normal decibel range. 



Rocky watching Echo with a close eye.

 This was Rocky's first outing to the outer limits.  He seemed to enjoy it immensely and kept a close eye on Echo!  He is still drawn to that bird like a magnet!



Barnaby A Happy Camper

Barnaby was caged outside right next to the cockatiels.  He basked contentedly in the shade and watched the tiels next door with amusement. He is an only child and finds this chaos rather entertaining. 

Being outside in a sheltered location is great for the parrots both physically and emotionally.  I even found myself soaking up the sun instead of sweeping the floors.  Life is good.
If you put your bird outside, make sure he or she has shade, water, and protection from hawks.  Bird eating hawks can frighten your bird and catch it in their talons through the cage bars from the top or even the sides and then eat it.  A cage is not enough protection.  You need to be sitting next to the cage or net the area with orchard netting. This material is cheap and easy to install to enclose an area on your deck or patio.  http://americannetting.com/) Hawks are serious hunters and they are attracted to chirping and flighty caged birds.  They are also not intimidated by people being around. They'll swoop in for a meal right in front of you so be careful!