LoginRegister



Thread Rating:
  • 0 Vote(s) - 0 Average
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
Keeping Birds Cool
07-05-2015, 01:20 AM,
#1
DancingLady Offline
Junior Member

**


Posts: 56
Threads: 13
Joined: 11-08-2014
Reputation: 0
Keeping Birds Cool
Keeping my birds cool is a much bigger challenge than I thought it would be. We don't have a downstairs air conditioner, so the living room temperature often gets into the upper 80s, even with the bedroom one running and the doors open. My birds will sit quietly with their wings slightly out when they are hot. I have tried misting them with a spray bottle, but they always freak out and have never gotten used to it. I have also tried supplying a small bowl of water for them to take baths in since their water dish seems a little small for that and they ought to be drinking that water, not getting it dirty. They are always afraid of the new object thought and don't even touch it. I am not sure why that is since they are supposed to be naturally curious.

What do you do to keep your birds cool and comfortable in the summer?
Find all posts by this user
Quote this message in a reply
11-14-2015, 06:26 AM,
#2
legeipslt Offline
New Member



Posts: 18
Threads: 1
Joined: 11-08-2015
Reputation: 0
RE: Keeping Birds Cool
You can use a fan -- not directed at your birds. The breeze created by the circulated air will help to cool them down. If your birds are outside the cage never turn on a ceiling fan, unless the wings are clipped to prevent flying into the fan.

You stated your birds don't like being misted. This is a common reaction, but some birds do enjoy it. I know mine did.

Keep the cage out of direct sunlight, sheltered from the sun. If your cage is near a window, remember the sun changes direction during daytime, so make sure your birds can get into the shade while caged.
Find all posts by this user
Quote this message in a reply


Possibly Related Threads...
Thread Author Replies Views Last Post
  Birds versus other pets remnant 4 2,632 03-24-2023, 05:03 AM
Last Post: Anawilliam850
  No interest in birds !!!!!! truongthanh 5 3,196 03-24-2023, 04:55 AM
Last Post: Anawilliam850
  Best Perches For Birds? 4sweed 7 5,936 07-08-2019, 10:56 AM
Last Post: moeeziqb
  Keeping ducks remnant 2 2,132 05-16-2019, 10:20 PM
Last Post: CodyCobey
  Do pet birds get avian flu like chickens do ? Happyflowerlady 2 3,217 06-14-2016, 06:09 PM
Last Post: remnant
  Do you bath your pet birds? Thor 14 8,843 06-04-2016, 07:20 AM
Last Post: Novelangel
  Do you cage your birds? Eudora13 6 4,803 06-04-2016, 06:05 AM
Last Post: remnant
  Do you let your birds out of their cage? BobCat 12 6,222 05-29-2016, 02:56 PM
Last Post: Corzhens
  other birds in aviary with Lovebirds homewood hill 1 2,694 01-01-2015, 10:37 PM
Last Post: Ram
  Full list of talking birds? Ram 7 16,968 04-27-2014, 08:09 AM
Last Post: Happyflowerlady
  Have you tried to hand feed your pet birds? Thor 1 4,893 01-05-2014, 02:26 PM
Last Post: Ram
  Is round cage bad for birds? Round cage or rectangular cage? Ram 7 20,520 09-30-2013, 10:06 PM
Last Post: TheBrit
Smile Bird's Plurality: Describing Groups of Birds 4sweed 2 7,395 09-02-2013, 03:28 PM
Last Post: A0130
  Can different kinds of birds share a cage? bellahpereira 7 27,695 08-14-2013, 12:06 PM
Last Post: SueA555
  Wild Birds Can Be Pets 4sweed 5 6,999 07-25-2013, 04:49 AM
Last Post: Happyflowerlady

Forum Jump:


Users browsing this thread: 1 Guest(s)


Contact Us | Pets Keepers Guide | Return to Top | | Lite (Archive) Mode | RSS Syndication| Rules & Privacy | Advertise Here