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cold weather for birds2007-11-24 17:19:09

i have an african grey parrot he has a cage in my living room during the day but then i take him up stairs at night but the room temp. is between 62-67 degrees at night is this safe or what can i do to keep him warm

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If they're acclimated properly they can live in outdoor aviaries in temperatures down to 40 degrees F, but it's not comfortable by any means, and between 65 - 75 is ideal. Covering his cage with a comforter is a great alternative. Heat rises, so it will collect where his perch is situated in the cage, under the comforter. Make sure there's some ventilation room, since comforters are awfully heavy.

You can also help by getting him a heated perch! They plug in and the cord is safely housed in a thick metal sheath. Lots of warmth escapes through the feet (the feathers fluff out to help keep a bird warm). This is the brand of heated perch that I have experience with. They're pricey but they last:

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/pr.

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African grays will do fine in that type of weather and temperature. You could cover him at night if you want. Be sure to keep away from drafts and windows esp in the colder weather.

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It is a little chilly for your bird, but you can put a blanket or towel over the cage to keep the heat in. It's not "dangerously cold" and birds are good at keeping themselves warm. Usually you want to keep the temp. in the cage above 70 degrees, which you could achive with the blanket or towel. If you notice your bird is "fluffed up" alot, that means it is cold. Good luck!:)

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a fluffed up bird is a bird that is hot not cold,most parrots would be happy in 50 degrees

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Constantly changing a birds surrounding temp. is not good!! They can get sick just like we do when the temps change and we arent ready for it.difference is, we can put on clothes to keep warm, birds cant! Common sense would tell you to leave the bird in a temp controlled area 24/7. If he needs to feel that you are close by, then get a baby monitor and use it. Cheap fix and he hears your breathing, and he's warm and happy.

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He is fine at typical room temperatures. Some people keep them in outdoor aviaries - with acclimation, as long as the temperature does not drop below freezing they are fine. If kept outdoors in winter weather they do need a heated shelter. So, your indoor pet is certainly fine at any temperature that is comfortable for you! Birds have feathers and can fluff them up to insulate themselves and regulate body temperature. It is like a built-in parka!