Oct 1, 2012 20:07:53 GMT
bluetone1008
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Post by bluetone1008 on Oct 5, 2012 17:32:12 GMT
Hi,
We have recently finished our new aviary which is a shed construction with an outside flight area attached. We are worried about our birds getting cold as its coming up to winter and wondered how we could keep them warm? We are unable to use a heater as we have no electricity outside. I have read about using insulation but am worried the birds would eat it? What would you suggest? Thanks in advance!
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Post by moonkira *Julie * on Oct 5, 2012 19:30:07 GMT
We have just insulated ours using polysterene sheets then put plywood over the top and the polysterene is not visible to the birds as its sandwiched between the shed and plywood covering
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Apr 20, 2024 2:50:08 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Oct 6, 2012 0:24:12 GMT
We have just insulated ours using polysterene sheets then put plywood over the top and the polysterene is not visible to the birds as its sandwiched between the shed and plywood covering and i must add julie .... what a great job you have made of it ....  .. |
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Post by moonkira *Julie * on Oct 6, 2012 8:10:29 GMT
Cheers Mick - we been busy out there the last few days will post pics when I get chance
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Post by barrieshutt on Oct 7, 2012 4:31:38 GMT
my birds are not allowed out in winter
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Post by Learner on Jan 21, 2013 2:05:48 GMT
my birds are not allowed out in winter My six budgie are indoors too but I've only had them for about 3 months. They live together in a heated conservatory in one cage described as an indoor aviary. The plan is to build an outdoor aviary in the spring but I am concerned about keeping them warm enough (as well as draft free) in winter. Please could someone tell me: What are the minimum temperatures for keeping budgies healthy? |
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Post by barrieshutt on Jan 21, 2013 7:07:08 GMT
my thermostats are set at 11 c
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Post by Gaile on Jan 21, 2013 9:12:15 GMT
mine won't stay in!!!  |
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Post by Hezz on Jan 22, 2013 0:09:42 GMT
I saw a beautiful photo yesterday of a whole heap of sparrows out on a snow-covered fence, but I can't find it now! Sparrows I can understand, but budgies ..............  Is that one of your own creations beside the door, Gaile?  |
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Post by Learner on Jan 22, 2013 2:48:59 GMT
my thermostats are set at 11 c Thanks Barry. |
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Oct 8, 2011 15:17:40 GMT
toby
Brand New Budgie
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Post by toby on Jan 22, 2013 13:15:26 GMT
I let my birds out most mornings, if not the noise is frightning, the 4 red rumps are first out, and the budgies go in and out till around 3.30 then iclose the blindsin side the bird room, at about 4 pm i go out and close the bird in, sometime I have to shoo the budgies in .
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Post by Learner on Jan 26, 2013 14:36:04 GMT
I let my birds out most mornings, if not the noise is frightning, the 4 red rumps are first out, and the budgies go in and out till around 3.30 then iclose the blindsin side the bird room, at about 4 pm i go out and close the bird in, sometime I have to shoo the budgies in . What sort of temperatures do you get inside over-night? |
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Post by Learner on Dec 15, 2013 15:39:12 GMT
Having worried for months about the cold winter ahead.... it's arrived.
The overnight lows of 50C or even lower seem not to phase my budgies in the least. If anything they look healthier and fitter than they did in the summer. Lovely plumage and full of bounce.
The potty-shed was insulated (ceiling & walls) when it was built and I've since added a bubble-wrap layer over all but one of the windows.
A 120W electric bar heater is set to come on when the temperature dips to 50C and so far it appears to be doing its job.
How's everybody else doing in the cold winter months?
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Post by BudgiesBuddy on Dec 16, 2013 9:47:03 GMT
Having worried for months about the cold winter ahead.... it's arrived. The overnight lows of 5 0C or even lower seem not to phase my budgies in the least. If anything they look healthier and fitter than they did in the summer. Lovely plumage and full of bounce. The potty-shed was insulated (ceiling & walls) when it was built and I've since added a bubble-wrap layer over all but one of the windows. A 120W electric bar heater is set to come on when the temperature dips to 5 0C and so far it appears to be doing its job. How's everybody else doing in the cold winter months? I don't know, but everyone from UK has told over the years that temperature shouldn't be below 10 degree centigrade for budgies. Your experience seems to be different. |
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Post by Learner on Dec 17, 2013 17:17:20 GMT
I thought no lower than 100C and stuck to that all through last winter by heating our conservatory with a wall mounted balanced flu gas fire.
But... I bought 6 of my birds from a breeder who has his in an unheated single-walled wooden shed with two flights attached. He uses a 120W light which, he said, keeps the frost off.
A friend who lives locally has her budgies outside all year round in an open fronted flight. It has a roof as well as two wooden sides and they have a "box" to retreat to in the colder weather... she says they rarely bother.
So.. I am pretty confident that having a tubular heater kick in at 50C, roof, wall and window insulation should do the trick. A light is timed to come on morning and evenings to allow them extra feeding time.
So far = a really healthy looking little flock. They really do look better now than they have all year.
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