The Parrot in question is more likely suffer from the effect of over-preening. Yes, many of the recommendations are very good and should be considered. But this Parrot getting regular showers will help greatly. In addition, over-preening can result from general boredom.
The sad reality of the discussion regarding "Sunlight" is the limited understanding of how a Parrot receives and uses UV light, whether provided by the Sun or artificial source.
- Parrots can only receive 'knowledge' that it is receiving UV light by their eyes seeing it as they have NO receptors, other than those very few in their eyes.
- Clear, non-tinted, window glass can 'limit' the volume of UV wave length light, it cannot fully block it. As a result, a Parrot will understand that it is in UV lighting.
- Although reptile DNA is highly likely part of Parrots DNA. Parrots do not need and should not be provided direct exposure to artificial UV wave length lighting, especially not within close proximity to the Parrot as it can result in blindness. The standard LED 'day-light series' at 60 watts bulb within the same room as a Parrot will provide the awareness
The sad reality of the discussion regarding "Sunlight" is the limited understanding of how a Parrot receives and uses UV light, whether provided by the Sun or artificial source.
- Parrots can only receive 'knowledge' that it is receiving UV light by their eyes seeing it as they have NO receptors, other than those very few in their eyes.
- Clear, non-tinted, window glass can 'limit' the volume of UV wave length light, it cannot fully block it. As a result, a Parrot will understand that it is in UV lighting.
- Although reptile DNA is highly likely part of Parrots DNA. Parrots do not need and should not be provided direct exposure to artificial UV wave length lighting, especially not within close proximity to the Parrot as it can result in blindness. The standard LED 'day-light series' at 60 watts bulb within the same room as a Parrot will provide the awareness
