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Posted by phcoosmom on October 16, 2002 at 22:35:52:
In Reply to: Eastern Rosella tolerance for cold T posted by lowermainlander on October 16, 2002 at 09:17:05:
:I hope someone can share their experience as we are just shooting in the dark.
:Our Eastern Rosella (Echo) has a new addition to her world- a tunnel that leads from her inside cage, through the window and into a "C" shaped outside cage that is attached to the side of the house.
:My question is how cold can she get?
:We live in SW BC Canada so it gets cold but not freezing very often.
:The big thing is she LOVES being outside. Whether she is just sitting there and looking around or flirting with her Blue Jay buddy, teasing the squirrel or Munching on her wheat grass garden. I can't cut her off!!
:There is a small roof to protect her from rain and 'freezer flaps' for a door to keep the breeze out.
:She heads out there as soon as she wakes up, and it has been 3-5 degrees celsius (35-40 F) in the mornings. I read they can take frost in nature but not sure what that means here in suburbia.
:We anticipate having to block her in for the real cold days, but hope they will be few. Is there a heat lamp that can be used outside and is safe for birds? We have thought about building a small hut out there, with a light for heat.
:Thanks in advance- really appreciate any advice/ experience any of you may have.
:shauna@aaddesign.com
:Shauna
Shauna:
Rule of thumb is that they can usually tolerate cold as long as it is comfortable for you. I would be hesitant to let her out if the temps get below 45 degrees F. I know that the rescue here will not let their birds outside if it is colder than that.
make sure that the heatlamp you are using is not coated with teflon. That can be an issue and can be hazardous for her.
Good luck.