What temps can birds handle?

Question

I wanna move our bird cage into my bedroom but it gets pretty cold in there. How cold can they tolerate

Its a red rump parakeet

The thermometer is saying its 56 degrees in my room, but its been readin wrong lately, id say about 60 near my window, but the cage would go on the other end of the room to prevent drafts so itll be about 65 at the coldest. Ill put the good thermeter in my room tonight and see what it comes up with.

Answer 1

birds are pretty hardy, but it's better if they're kept somewhere that's not drafty. I sheet or towel, that leaves some space for air, over the cage is good to help repel the chill and keep heat. On colder nights you could use a heat lamp on a small portion of the cage, if the bird's directly under, it's too cold, a bit off to the side, it's alittle chilly, all the way away, it's fine.
I think it's better where it is. A change in enviorment might not be so good to the bird rather than you. If you do move it to your room, you'll need to clean the cage more than now. And other problems for you and the bird might occur. If it says in the cage, then it's better if it says in a room where there is activity, like the living room.
Really, it's up to you.

Answer 2

They can acclimate to a variety of temperatures. I would advise against it if it's going to be a drastic change because that can make them sick, obviously. Someone I know took her lorikeet outside to play in the snow for about five minutes at -1 C (~30.2 F), but that wasn't for long. Since your bird will be living in your room, I suggest no lower than 59 F to be safe.

You have to keep in mind that lots of these birds are from very warm areas. Because, as already stated, they are from Australia, it's very warm there. A good temperature would be around 60 to 70, also a pretty comfortable temperature for humans. (And as a note: when summer comes, don't let it get too, too hot in your room. Try and keep it under 95 to 105 F) Also, since it's cold, the air will be dry and parrots need a level humidity, so if the air is cold enough that it's drying skin or having other dry effects, you'll want to invest in a humidifier.

Answer 3

Ambient temperatures in the 70's is best. No drafts. They are from Australia and don't tolerate cold very well. You can put a heating pad rigged on the outside with a birdy tent near it and covering the cage at night allowing for air circulation. Just an idea. Have a tweet year.

Answer 4

Two good answers above.

Birds are quite delicate and though many would experience a fluction of temperature in the wild at night, it is advisable to maintain a constant temp for them in the home that you are comfortable with. At all costs avoid draughts.

In any case I would advise against keeping them in a bedroom unless you spend a lot of your own time in there (on the pc for example). They get lonely and are better suited to an active family room.

Answer 5

depends on the birds actually, but 65-70 degrees WITHOUT drafts are sufficient for most birds