As some of you might recall, I live with some parrots (an Eclectus parrot, an African grey parrot, and some yellow-bibbed lories). I am keeping them cool today by giving them a bath, and feeding them frozen fruits and vegetables. Even though I do not have an air conditioner, I left all my windows open (as usual) and I do have a fan that I got for them, so I hope that is sufficient to keep them healthy while I am gone for the day.
So dear readers, are any of you experiencing extreme heat today? If so, what are you doing to keep your pets (and yourselves) cool today?
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