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hot and humid

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Question
Hi.
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I am so much concern about my birds. Weather is suddenly so hot . About 50 outside is highest . It wil b max 53 they say. Humidity wil increase later about 93 % or more. there cages r in room back yard. No direct sun lite there. I run ceiling fan there. Open window n door in nite. It is better now but they all panting 4 about 6 to 8 hr a day later fine. al have lot water 2 bath  .its bearable ? How can i make there room cool.?
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Answer
You are doing a good job with the ceiling fan. You might want to add a floor fan that continually circulates air in their direction, though not necessarily directly on them.

A panting bird is a concern. We immediately start misting them. The cool water with a gentle fan in their direction (again, not directly on them) is very helpful.

If you can't keep it under control with a fan system, a small air conditioner set on low should solve the problem.

How very good of you to care this much! Keep it up.

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