If the atmosphere is absorbing heat from the surface of Earth how can the measurments from space get the correct temperature of the surface of Earth?
If you do have a linoleum hard rubber mats will work. But if your flooring is a vinyl, rubber will permanently stain most vinyls. You flooring cost a lot to put in so a good hard mat , even if it costs a bit is the best protection for roller chairs. Visit the local office supply store and get the proper mat. GL
Don't cut any feathers on the bird other than the ones to cut for wing clipping (and this does not mean cut all wind feathers). Also, birds that have stress or disease pull their feathers out. Is it bored/stressed/unhealthy? This is more likely the cause of feathers falling out in mass quantities. Birds also lost feathers every so often (molting) so new ones can grow in.
