Do you think this would work to heat up an area of a large parrot cage where a cockatiel could snuggle up to it for added warmth?
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Ceramic heat lamps sold for reptiles work for this application. I used one years ago when our parrot was ill. Clip the lowest watt one to the side of the cage and he/ she will snuggle up or move away as they choose.
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Denise, my understanding on how this one works is that it is somewhat pressure sensitive, so not sure heat will be felt if a pet is not sitting on it. When I worked in bird rescue and we would use regular heating pads (on low) under the cage, but those were cages that sat on a table. You use a towel as cushion. The K&H; one that I have, also goes to a temp that is for felines and dog body temp. I have a cockatiel, and years ago, I bought one of these: http://www.amazon.com/Vktech-Snuggle-Hammock-Hanging-Hideaway/dp/B00C8O6690/ref=sr_1_4?s=pet-supplies&ie;=UTF8&qid;=1385576083&sr;=1-4&keywords;=bird+cozy in a local pet store. He ignored it for many years, and now all of a sudden he loves it. Totally naps in it. He is 12 years old. Denise, my understanding on how this one works is that it is somewhat pressure sensitive, so not sure heat will be felt if a pet is not sitting on it. When I worked in bird rescue and we would use regular heating pads (on low) under the cage, but those were cages that sat on a table. You use a towel as cushion. The K&H; one that I have, also goes to a temp that is for felines and dog body temp. I have a cockatiel, and years ago, I bought one of these:... » Read More Denise, my understanding on how this one works is that it is somewhat pressure sensitive, so not sure heat will be felt if a pet is not sitting on it. When I worked in bird rescue and we would use regular heating pads (on low) under the cage, but those were cages that sat on a table. You use a towel as cushion. The K&H; one that I have, also goes to a temp that is for felines and dog body temp. I have a cockatiel, and years ago, I bought one of these: http://www.amazon.com/Vktech-Snuggle-Hammock-Hanging-Hideaway/dp/B00C8O6690/ref=sr_1_4?s=pet-supplies&ie;=UTF8&qid;=1385576083&sr;=1-4&keywords;=bird+cozy in a local pet store. He ignored it for many years, and now all of a sudden he loves it. Totally naps in it. He is 12 years old. « Show Less
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Denise, my understanding on how this one works is that it is somewhat pressure sensitive, so not sure heat will be felt if a pet is not sitting on it. When I worked in bird rescue and we would use regular heating pads (on low) under the cage, but those were cages that sat on a table. You use a towel as cushion. The K&H one that I have, also goes to a temp that is for felines and dog body temp. I have a cockatiel, and years ago, I bought one of these: http://www.amazon.com/Vktech-Snuggle-Hammock-Hanging-Hideaway/dp/B00C8O6690/ref=sr_1_4?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1385576083&sr=1-4&keywords=bird+cozy in a local pet store. He ignored it for many years, and now all of a sudden he loves it. Totally naps in it. He is 12 years old.
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I do not know how much heat a bird needs so I don't know if this would work.
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Hello Denise, This heating pad works best if you can place it in a substantial cover that would not let your pet parrot chew through and possibly expose the electrical heating element wires. The heating pad has a very thin plastic cover around it. The pad only heats up to around 100 degrees and does not radiate heat very far into the space. I placed my heating pad under the thick dog bed between the floor and dog bed. My dogs have to lay down and snuggle into the bed to get warm. Perhaps if you bought the large heating pad and wrapped it around the cage on the outside of the cage that might be cozy and relatively safe for your pet parrot. I hope this helped. Good luck. Charles Hello Denise, This heating pad works best if you can place it in a substantial cover that would not let your pet parrot chew through and possibly expose the electrical heating element wires. The heating pad has a very thin plastic cover around it. The pad only heats up to around 100 degrees and does not radiate heat very far into the space. I placed my heating pad under the thick dog bed between the floor and dog bed. My dogs have to lay down and snuggle into the bed to get warm. Perhaps if you bought the large heating pad and wrapped it around the cage on the outside of the cage that might... » Read More Hello Denise, This heating pad works best if you can place it in a substantial cover that would not let your pet parrot chew through and possibly expose the electrical heating element wires. The heating pad has a very thin plastic cover around it. The pad only heats up to around 100 degrees and does not radiate heat very far into the space. I placed my heating pad under the thick dog bed between the floor and dog bed. My dogs have to lay down and snuggle into the bed to get warm. Perhaps if you bought the large heating pad and wrapped it around the cage on the outside of the cage that might be cozy and relatively safe for your pet parrot. I hope this helped. Good luck. Charles « Show Less
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This might work? K&H Manufacturing Snuggle Up Bird Warmer, Small/Medium Grey
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At night I used a sealed oil heater, and fashioned a sectional canopy of old towels over my cockatoo's cage, which extended just far enough over the heater to catch and hold some of the heat. And I used an indoor/outdoor thermometer, with the transmitter just outside the of the cage where she sat (didn't want my baby trying to eat it) but still under the canopy, and the receiver next to my bed to monitor the situation all night. It worked out great. I eventually got it adjusted to the point where if I was comfortable, so was she.I miss her.
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They make a safe, heated snuggler pad especially for birds. ID remember the brand, but I did see it for sale here on AMZ.
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I have a plug in heated perch for my parrot. He loves it and is on it all the time! Makes me feel bad I didn't find it sooner. They have all different sizes. K&H Thermo Perch, Small
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One more thing I forgot to mention is that the pad does not feel warm to the touch, if the pet is not on it. Once the pet is on it, if I feel under her body, it feels "just right" warm. I guess this is a good thing, so the pad is not hot all the time, needlessly.
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In States south of the Mason-Dixon line, adult chickens won't need over-winter heat supplementation.This rock won't work though.Otherwise, I'd suggest a red 250w heat-lamp.
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I use it for my african grey which is a medium sized parrot. I don't think it would be big enough for any larger parrot.
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Probably only if they're sitting underneath it. It'll really only heat a small space. I use it to keep the contents of a 55-gallon drum above freezing, but I think it's really only designed to heat a lizard tank. I'd think even a small room would be too much space for it to keep up with. For a cat room you'd be better off looking at an oil-filled radiant heater or equivalent.
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No, This cage is too small for a cockatoo. I bought it because I have two cockatiels and this is just the right size for the two of them.
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Yes. It's rather large. It's a flight cage. I have a Parrotlet in mine and she loves it. A cockatiel is just a little bigger than a Parrotlet. Should be fine �
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If it was a pretty small room it would. But it gets very hot to the touch so your cats could get hurt if they got too close.
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No for a large cage it should be just enough, it gets pretty warm during the day but at nighttime it'd be great especially during the cold.
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Yes, it would work, but if you are looking to keep an animal warm use a thermo regulator with a remote cord.
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I dont think it would be warm enough. Even in mild temperatures I have to have a heat lamp in it.
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Oh I would say NO , I have a big pearl Cockatiel , and she like's the cage but I said before I would of preferred a little bigger cage for her, also there is not many ways to set it up for play time in the cage I have all sorts' of sticks on the outside for her and I never attached the top with the nut's so I take the top off for her during the day so she can come in and out, because the door is not an easy access for a med bird , now my little parakeet fly's in and out lol, so my answer is no go a little bigger, I can send pictures of my cage with my bird in it if that would help.
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No,not the cage itself. It's possible at night when I have the cage covered that it warms the area up a bit, but otherwise just the perch itself warms up. I only using it during winter months, and my bird loves it. You can tell she is selecting which perch to use based on how warm or cold she is.
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I think it would be. My Parrotett is a bit smaller but your conure would enjoy the top gym immensely!
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Wow, Danielle, I don't know about this type of application. This heater draws a full 1500 watts and gets very hot. And, as you may know, the infrared heats skin and not the air. I suppose it would keep animals warm, but it won't heat the air. Unless you live in an area with very cheap electricity, continuous operation will be expensive.
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For a space of 60 sq ft....I doubt it'll have an immediate warmth impact....You may feel warmth after a few hours of use...If your looking for a high output portable heater...Allow me to suggest "The Big Heater Buddy" ...It'll put out btween 4000-9000 Btu's... Check Cabelas website...The deal with refurbished units....Good Luck.
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It would be a little tight for cockatiel. This cage is well suited for finches and canary size birds.
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Not really. But if your looking to warm the. Area, Amazon has a little lasko 200 watt heater.That's about the a light bulb or two. I have one and if the placed carefully ( depending on bird) it does a nice job.It very compact and can be put on a table.