{"id":8607,"date":"2014-01-02T02:47:39","date_gmt":"2014-01-02T02:47:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lafeber.com\/pet-birds\/?p=8607"},"modified":"2025-08-03T23:05:27","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T04:05:27","slug":"pet-bird-will-love-new","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/pet-birds\/pet-bird-will-love-new\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Pet Bird Will Love The New You!"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_44064\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44064\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-44064\" src=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/pet-birds\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/happy-new-year-px-1115378-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"colorful graphic showing countdown from 10 to Happy New Year\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/pet-birds\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/happy-new-year-px-1115378-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lafeber.com\/pet-birds\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/happy-new-year-px-1115378-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/lafeber.com\/pet-birds\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/happy-new-year-px-1115378-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lafeber.com\/pet-birds\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/happy-new-year-px-1115378.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44064\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/illustrations\/party-happy-new-year-wishes-happy-1115378\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sztukaorganizacji\/Pixabay<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A new year is upon us and with that comes another set of New Year\u2019s resolutions \u2014 or a redo of last year\u2019s!<\/p>\n<p>While there\u2019s plenty <a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/pet-birds\/bird-owner-new-years-resolutions\/\">you can do<\/a> for your pet bird to make the new year great, here are three things you can do for yourself that will also reap benefits for your pet bird.<\/p>\n<h2>1. Unplug\/Power Down<\/h2>\n<p>While ambient attention like having your pet bird perched near you as you watch TV, surf the Internet or read your Kindle is another way to give your bird out-of-the-cage time, don\u2019t make this the only type of attention your bird receives. It\u2019s easy to get in the habit of settling in front of the TV or firing up the tablet whenever you have downtime, but make powering down part of your New Year\u2019s resolution. Spend time each day being fully engaged with your pet bird. Fifteen-minute, one-on-one social sessions a few times a day can do wonders for your pet bird\u2019s well being. Talk silly or sing to him. Give your bird your full attention as you gently preen his feathers or give him gentle head scratches. Also, bear in mind that an important part of interacting with your pet bird is paying attention to his body language. Your <a href=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/pet-birds\/species\/parrot\/\">parrot<\/a> might be telling you that he wants to move on from preening\/petting, and if you are touching him while focusing your eyes on the computer screen or TV, your bird might have to resort to a nip to get your full attention.<\/p>\n<h2><b>\u00a0<\/b>2. Get More Sleep<\/h2>\n<p>Ever notice that your pet bird seems louder or her screeching more grating on the ears when you are running low on sleep? And it doesn\u2019t help that many pet birds start to stir at sunrise. Sleep deprivation can lead to moodiness, irritability and less ability to cope with stress, in both pets and people. If you have a habit of catching up on a whole season of your favorite show by staying up late watching marathon Netflix sessions, or forcing your drowsy eyes to push on to the next chapter of your book, set a timer to remind yourself to turn off the lights and get some shuteye. \u00a0Your pet bird needs you rested and as stress-free as possible!<\/p>\n<h2>3. Drink More Water<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_43956\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-43956\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-43956\" src=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/pet-birds\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/hyacinth-macaw-px-7556218-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Hyacinth macaw perched on a person's arm outside\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/pet-birds\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/hyacinth-macaw-px-7556218-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lafeber.com\/pet-birds\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/hyacinth-macaw-px-7556218-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/lafeber.com\/pet-birds\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/hyacinth-macaw-px-7556218-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lafeber.com\/pet-birds\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/hyacinth-macaw-px-7556218.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-43956\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/photos\/macaw-parrot-pet-bird-avian-7556218\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">paulbr75\/Pixabay<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You read that correctly: bird owners should drink more water. Harkening back to New Year\u2019s resolution No. 2, being adequately hydrated helps increase your energy and can relieve fatigue. Another reason for pet bird owners to stay hydrated? Without sufficient amounts of water your skin can become dry and flaky (not to mention more prone to wrinkles). How many times have you had your pet bird happily perched on your hand or arm only to suffer track marks left by his toenails when he gripped your skin to hold on when you stood up or reached for something? You might even become downright hesitant to hold your bird if he is overdue for a toenail trim. Healthier skin might just make you more confident when your bird is perched on you. Moreover, just about every article dedicated to the benefits of adequate water consumption say that it also gives skin a radiant glow. Pair this with the fact that parrots see ultraviolet colors and no doubt your bird will notice a healthier you!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A new year is upon us and with that comes another set of New Year\u2019s resolutions (or a re-do of last year\u2019s!) 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