Sand paper perch covers can cause sores and are best avoided. These materials are inexpensive and allow droppings to be easily observed for problems. To minimize the bird's exposure to bacteria and fungi, the bedding should be changed daily. The cage and all of its contents should be cleaned regularly with mild soap followed by thorough rinsing. Stronger disinfectants approved by your veterinarian may be used periodically.
Healthy birds can adapt to any comfortable room temperature.
However, sudden, dramatic changes in temperature can cause chilling. Many common household items can be poisonous to birds. Some of these items include fumes from overheated Teflon cookware, tobacco smoke, paints that contain lead, chemical cleaners, insecticides, many aerosol products, and certain houseplants. Birds hide illness quite well. Often, owners don't even realize that a bird is sick until it's almost too late.