THE BIRD SANCTUARY

• This video contains 2hrs of our Beautiful Cockatiels enjoying the Australian sun, with a few Spotted Doves heard in the background.
• Our videos are made to keep your bird company and encourage new sounds & songs.
• Cockatiels and small parrots thrive on repetition. Playing these videos will help your bird learn.

IMPORTANCE OF SUNLIGHT FOR COCKATIELS:
• Firstly, please expose your birds in a controlled environment
• NEVER leave them in direct sun unattended.
• Promotes Bone Health
• Crucial for the synthesis of Vitamin D3
• Regulates behavior patterns
• Mood enhancement reduces stress & anxiety

SAFETY PARAMETERS:
• Ensure your Birds cage is safe & can protect from predators
• Provide shade to give your bird a rest from direct sunlight
• Stay by your birds side do not leave them unattended outside & in direct sun.
• Ensure a controlled and safe environment at all times.
• Monitor your bird for signs of discomfort, or overheating
• Ensure water is accessible at all times
• Increase sun exposure gradually, and keep it to around 30minutes with shade
• Always ensure air quality is good outside (no smoke nearby)
• If the weather temperature is above 30° Celsius / 86° Fahrenheit do not take your birds outside

Birds need exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light to produce vitamin D in their skin, which allows them to absorb dietary calcium. Glass windows filter out UV light, so placing a cockatiel’s habitat next to an indoor window is not enough. Instead, birds can get natural UV exposure by spending time outside in an escapeproof outdoor cage when weather permits. Birds should never be left unattended while outside

*This is our way of maintaining our 'Tiels health, we are not licensed professionals, always contact your local Avian Veterinarian for professional & qualified advice for the health & safety of your birds.