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Dealing with dry winter air — humidifier recommendations?

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ParrotPal_YYZ
ParrotPal_YYZOPJun 4, 2026
140 posts · since Mar 2026

Canadian winters are brutal on our birds. My lineolated parakeet has been sneezing more and their skin looks dry. What humidifier do you use? I need one that's bird-safe (no essential oils!) and effective for a medium-sized room. What humidity level do you target?

BSTCustomer_Jane
37 posts · since Mar 2026

Hang in there! It gets better. My Eclectus went through this too.

DiegoBirb
DiegoBirb6d ago
84 posts · since Mar 2026

100% this. Wish I'd known this when I first got my bird.

LiamWings
LiamWings6d ago
81 posts · since Mar 2026

What worked for me was leaving the radio or TV on when I'm out — background noise helps. Took about a week but my lineolated parakeet responded really well to it.

RescueBirdRita
95 posts · since Mar 2026

Have you reached out to Bird Sitting Toronto? They really know their stuff when it comes to bird care.

FinchFanatic
30 posts · since Mar 2026

Absolutely love hearing success stories! This gives me so much hope for me and Jasper. Thank you for sharing!

MacawMama
MacawMama4d ago
83 posts · since Mar 2026

I remember when my umbrella cockatoo went through this phase. I was so worried but my vet said it's actually really common.

BudgieBootcamp
115 posts · since Mar 2026

Bookmarking this thread! So much great info. This is why I keep coming back to this forum.

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