Beat the Heat! Summer Supplements & Safety for Birds | The Parrot Podcast 41

In this episode, we sit down with Lea from NEKTON to talk all things summer bird care, from avoiding heat stress in parrots and other birds to smart supplement strategies that can make a big difference in the summer. Parrots don’t sweat, and hot days, especially during heat waves, can be dangerous if you’re not prepared.

We cover the key signs of heat stress, what to do if you spot them, common mistakes bird owners make during the summer, prevention recommendations and what to avoid. Plus, Lea shares her go-to supplements for the season and how to introduce them safely to your birds! Whether you're a seasoned bird keeper or new to parrot care, this is an episode you don’t want to miss!

Keypoints:
☀️Staying healthy in the heat
☀️How does heat affect birds
☀️Signs of overheating
☀️Supplements for birds in summer
☀️Why supplements are beneficial for pet birds
☀️ Electrolytes, vitamins and bone health
☀️ How do your supplements complement a healthy diet?
☀️ How to introduce supplements, even to picky eaters!
☀️ Common mistakes bird owners make when caring for their birds during the summer

Special Guests:
👉🏼 Lea from NEKTION, a leading brand in high-quality bird care products. Nekton offers a wide range of supplements designed to keep your feathered friends healthy and thriving, from ornamental birds to birds of prey.

“Electrolytes give the birds important minerals, simple sugars like dextrose and fructose and vitamin C, and these help keep the fluids balanced and help the birds recover faster after such stress like dehydration, heat and stuff, so that’s very good in the summer.”— Lea

Links:

NEKTON Shop: https://shop.nekton.de/en/
NEKTON News: https://www.nekton.de/en/sommerhitze-...
Blog on Heat: https://poodlesandparrots.com/blog/po...

0:00-7:00 Intro
7:01-11:34 How do supplements complement and aid in heat?
11:35-12:19 Dosages of supplements for pet birds
12:20-19:57 How to keep birds healthy in the heat
19:58-25:01 Safe temperatures for parrots & tips to stay cool
25:02-26:28 Things to Avoid
26:29-32:14 NEKTON summer supplements explained
32:15-34:17 How to tell if your bird needs a supplement boost
34:18-36:50 Bone & joint health in birds
36:51-40:03 Other supplement recos from NEKTON
40:04-44:09 Ways to introduce supplements
44:10-48:00 Common mistakes in summer & tips to cool down safely
48:01-48:55 Thank you Lea
48:56-49:55 Fans at home
49:56-51:07 How parrots release heat
51:08-56:26 How do wild parrots deal with heat?

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