Drafts

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Contrary to popular opinion, drafts are not harmful to healthy

pet birds.  A draft is really nothing more than a slight movement

of air, usually accompanied by a mild temperature drop.  A

bird's feathers provide insulation against temperature extremes

far in excess of what a draft represents.  Therefore, drafts

are usually inconsequential to pet birds.



The notable exception to this generality is the cool and

sometimes cold air produced by air conditioners.  Most caged

birds cannot tolerate the rapid temperature extremes produced by

thermostatically controlled air conditioners.  For this reason,

cages and perches should not be positioned directly beside or

beneath air conditioning, heating and ventilation outflows.

Furthermore, sick birds should always be removed from drafty

circumstances to prevent heat loss.