how come cockatiels cant be in drafts?

Question

do they mean cold drafts or any drafts, whether its hot or cold?
(by drafts i mean air drafts or currents) any one know?

Answer 1

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. Drafts are, therefore, usually inconsequential to pet birds. The notable exception to this 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. Further, sick birds should always be removed from drafty circumstances to prevent heat loss.

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Answer 2

Saying drafts cause respiratory illness in birds is like saying humans catch colds by going outside without their hats in the winter. Simply not true. Its viruses and bacteria that cause illness in birds, not drafts. Having said that, trying to keep warm all the time is very stressful, and can leave your bird susecptible to opportunistic infections. Imagine having to live constantly chilled? Not pleasant. For your bird's comfort, keep him out of drafts.

Answer 3

Cold drafts can make them sick since they have very delicate respiratory systems. Never keep a bird in the kitchen either because of kitchen fumes.

Answer 4

the draft whether it is hot or cold can cause a respiratory infection