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This morning here in MD it is cold outside. Our first really cold day of the season...I need to find my heavier coat. I even had to turn on the heat.
So what temperatures do you keep your house at?I have read articles about how our birds can adjust to cooler temperatures then we might think as long as it it gradual and no drafts involved.
I keep my home at 69 during the day and 65 at night. Unless it is really cold outside and no sun and then I crank it up a bit. I cover my birds at night and Parsley has a feather boa that she sleeps between which I would think helps retain body heat. The budgies can snuggle next to each other if need be.
And I have another question that might be silly. I know that many animals grow a heavier coat in preparation for winter. Do birds grow more feathers or thicker feathers as cold weather approaches? Is there a difference between tropical birds and birds that don't migrate for the winter as far as feather growth?
So what temperatures do you keep your house at?I have read articles about how our birds can adjust to cooler temperatures then we might think as long as it it gradual and no drafts involved.
I keep my home at 69 during the day and 65 at night. Unless it is really cold outside and no sun and then I crank it up a bit. I cover my birds at night and Parsley has a feather boa that she sleeps between which I would think helps retain body heat. The budgies can snuggle next to each other if need be.
And I have another question that might be silly. I know that many animals grow a heavier coat in preparation for winter. Do birds grow more feathers or thicker feathers as cold weather approaches? Is there a difference between tropical birds and birds that don't migrate for the winter as far as feather growth?