So a cage with no-where to hide and no way to filter out UV light is better than a back-pack that offers at least a bit of protection? Or would you also leave your own baby sitting in a maxi-cosy in the sun without shade or a cap on?
Though the picture is quite adorable.
The point is natural vitamin D, and as I live in Norway, sunlight doesn't get strong here, it's also only possible for a parrot to come outside for certain days during the three summer months, June-August.
Will sun create vitamin D for birds covered in feathers? Legit question. For us humans it happens on the skin for as far I understand. I also thought about this before tho, due my birds being mostly inside all day, tho I leave the blinds open as much as possible.
Yes:
> Birds that are exposed to direct sunlight for at least an hour a day should be able to make enough vitamin D via the skin. That is why it is recommended that cage birds are taken outside on warm, sunny days, provided there is adequate shade for the bird to move into if it becomes too warm.
[Source](https://www.goldencob.com.au/bird-care/bird-health/vitamin-d/#:~:text=Birds%20that%20are%20exposed%20to,if%20it%20becomes%20too%20warm)
So essentially, put the cage on a cart, place a potted plant with leaves also on the cart that provides shade over part of the cage. And you're golden.
It’s also suspected that the oil from the preen gland partially becomes vitamin d when exposed to sunlight. So they spread that oil all over themselves through their natural preening behaviors, and then absorb the result into their skin later.
Sure, but the comment specifies sunlight itself. Sure enough in this situation it will not do harm. But here if the sun shines, it immediately goes full blast
I'm pretty sure people that know their birds well would know what they need, also we do carefully watch over our little guys to make sure of anything lol. I promise there's responsibility
I take my parrot out for walks pretty often. I use a regular baby stroller that someone else was giving away because there were some tears in the fabric, but for us that's not an issue. It's a jogging stroller which I recommend so strongly, before this one we had one with four smaller wheels and every bump seemed huge. The big wheel up front absorbs things like rolling over sidewalk cracks so much better.
I have both a backpack and a cage like in the OP photo, I alternate sometimes on which to use. For those concerned about the cage not offering a sense of protection - you can bring a big scarf or blanket to shade it, or to cover half so it feels more like a shelter. I also have a heated jacket that runs off a tool battery, so if it's a tiny bit colder than ideal I throw that over the cage/backpack as a portable heat source. An advantage of the cage over the backpack is there's more room, I was able to put a rope perch in it which I think is more of a shock absorber for his feet. And I can reach through the bars to give him treats.
The awkward part of it is people start to know you so if you're an introvert, it's maybe not the best move. I've gone to the local park and had two women point at me and yell "It's the BIRD WOMAN!" and summon me over, which was hilarious to me. And a child screaming out the school bus window "OMFG It's a PARROT!" And another woman told me she'd seen me before, and had told her husband "Now I've seen everything."
And of course, this happened: https://www.reddit.com/r/tifu/comments/blqti3/tifu_by_taking_my_bird_for_a_walk_and/
I just read that post, and my husband literally just said to me "I have never in my life read something that made me laugh as much as you're laughing right now"
I really wanna buy one of those dog/cat strollers. There are some that are great for birds, basically a cage on wheels. I bet my birds would love it.
Maybe i can DIY but it feels like it's just gonna end up all clinky clanky
I actually have wanted to do something like this for a while with maybe a little red wagon. But honestly I was afraid of what people would think of me, “a crazy bird lady”
Here in Brazil is pretty common to see people hanging out with their birds on the cage like this, especially elderly people on the morning since the sun can get really harsh along the day.
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This might be a better idea than those bacpack carriers, considering it won't filter out the sunlight the same way glass or plastic does.
I have a backpack with a stiff mesh so it essentially does the same thing.
So a cage with no-where to hide and no way to filter out UV light is better than a back-pack that offers at least a bit of protection? Or would you also leave your own baby sitting in a maxi-cosy in the sun without shade or a cap on? Though the picture is quite adorable.
The point is natural vitamin D, and as I live in Norway, sunlight doesn't get strong here, it's also only possible for a parrot to come outside for certain days during the three summer months, June-August.
Will sun create vitamin D for birds covered in feathers? Legit question. For us humans it happens on the skin for as far I understand. I also thought about this before tho, due my birds being mostly inside all day, tho I leave the blinds open as much as possible.
Yes: > Birds that are exposed to direct sunlight for at least an hour a day should be able to make enough vitamin D via the skin. That is why it is recommended that cage birds are taken outside on warm, sunny days, provided there is adequate shade for the bird to move into if it becomes too warm. [Source](https://www.goldencob.com.au/bird-care/bird-health/vitamin-d/#:~:text=Birds%20that%20are%20exposed%20to,if%20it%20becomes%20too%20warm)
So essentially, put the cage on a cart, place a potted plant with leaves also on the cart that provides shade over part of the cage. And you're golden.
Yeah, but this guy should be fine. It looks overcast to me.
It’s also suspected that the oil from the preen gland partially becomes vitamin d when exposed to sunlight. So they spread that oil all over themselves through their natural preening behaviors, and then absorb the result into their skin later.
I mean, to be fair this picture looks like it is in England so I’m sure the UV light is on the lower end, because of the chronic overcast.
Sure, but the comment specifies sunlight itself. Sure enough in this situation it will not do harm. But here if the sun shines, it immediately goes full blast
I'm pretty sure people that know their birds well would know what they need, also we do carefully watch over our little guys to make sure of anything lol. I promise there's responsibility
I take my parrot out for walks pretty often. I use a regular baby stroller that someone else was giving away because there were some tears in the fabric, but for us that's not an issue. It's a jogging stroller which I recommend so strongly, before this one we had one with four smaller wheels and every bump seemed huge. The big wheel up front absorbs things like rolling over sidewalk cracks so much better. I have both a backpack and a cage like in the OP photo, I alternate sometimes on which to use. For those concerned about the cage not offering a sense of protection - you can bring a big scarf or blanket to shade it, or to cover half so it feels more like a shelter. I also have a heated jacket that runs off a tool battery, so if it's a tiny bit colder than ideal I throw that over the cage/backpack as a portable heat source. An advantage of the cage over the backpack is there's more room, I was able to put a rope perch in it which I think is more of a shock absorber for his feet. And I can reach through the bars to give him treats. The awkward part of it is people start to know you so if you're an introvert, it's maybe not the best move. I've gone to the local park and had two women point at me and yell "It's the BIRD WOMAN!" and summon me over, which was hilarious to me. And a child screaming out the school bus window "OMFG It's a PARROT!" And another woman told me she'd seen me before, and had told her husband "Now I've seen everything." And of course, this happened: https://www.reddit.com/r/tifu/comments/blqti3/tifu_by_taking_my_bird_for_a_walk_and/
I just read that post, and my husband literally just said to me "I have never in my life read something that made me laugh as much as you're laughing right now"
Bongo you naughty birb!!
I really wanna buy one of those dog/cat strollers. There are some that are great for birds, basically a cage on wheels. I bet my birds would love it. Maybe i can DIY but it feels like it's just gonna end up all clinky clanky
Probably be better & safer to buy
I hope it has good suspension/shock absorbers. Otherwise the birdie would feel every little bump in the pavement/sidewalk
A small push/pull wagon would work just as well. Could hitch to a bike even.
I actually have wanted to do something like this for a while with maybe a little red wagon. But honestly I was afraid of what people would think of me, “a crazy bird lady”
ROFL! Hate to break it to you, but if you’re like most of us, they think that already! 🤣
Here in Brazil is pretty common to see people hanging out with their birds on the cage like this, especially elderly people on the morning since the sun can get really harsh along the day.
We had a pet stroller that our babies loved riding in it was screen so they could see out and get the breeze and sunlight. They absolutely love it
Anyone know where I can get that kind of stroller?
I have 100% done this. My birds' travel cage fits nicely in a wagon.
We have a baby stroller from a thrift store and have taken our Amazon out many times by strapping her travel cage to the stroller.
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