Would this do as a cage heater for my cockatiels and conures for the winter. They are covered at night.
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It does get pretty warm. I'd definitely put a towel or something over it or wire it to the outside so they don't burn their feet. It doesn't really get hot though until something is sitting on it. I think it's pressure activated.
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They would have to be in contact with the pad to feel the warmth. It does not heat the air. I have one pad in my guinea pig cage and I also have a 25 watt red light bulb in a silver lamp shade I got from Home Depot to help heat the air.
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In my experience it doesn't create "ambient" heat. Its good only if the animal sits on the pad.
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Unless you have it directly under where they sit I would say no. It's for the bottom of a cage I would think. I'm afraid the electrical cord would be in the way as well.
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I downsized my cages to this. I think it might work for you. I read that someone keeos their 2 cockatiels in this cage. I wouldn't go larger then you conures
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No. It's a light, not a heater. It looks like there are heated perches available. Maybe that would help.....
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The vet recommended a heated perch for my cockatiel. I think your best bet would be to check with an avian vet.
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It might be possible but the average sized chickens would be crowded a bit. There also would be not enough clearance of you install a heat bulb for cold winters. If you have plans to use it for Cornish hens or other smaller birds, installing perches could be done easily.I only have two birds residing in this coop, and they are comfortable. I could probably get away with a total of four( I have Rhode Island Red birds)but, then they would be more than cozy and might squabble for space. I found this a good starter coop, but I'm already looking to expand into a larger one.
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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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If you only want to use it as a travel and sleep cage, yes. BUT I WONT RECOMMENDED as a full time cage for any bird.
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This cage is too small for 4 cockatiels. Personally I would only keep 1 cockatiel I there with adequate time outside of the cage.
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I will send you dimentions, what kind of bird are you putting in the cage. I have a jenday conure and the cage is perfect for him. I would say it is fine for a quaker or cockiteil but I wouldn't recommend it for any bird larger than that, does this help you?
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Infrared (ceramic) shouldn't because it doesn't give off any light and theyhave a nocturnal model, but glass designed so you can see pet at night, butshouldn't affect their sleep patterns. Heat generated to 400 degrees, raising ambient temp by 20 degrees depending on size bulb (50 watt is smallest). No closer than 12+ inches and bird should not be able to come into contact with bulb surface. Can stay on 24/7. Bulb model # RS-50, RS-75 and so on up to higher wattages. On Amazon site enter Zoo Med Red Infrared Heat Lamp for more info and check consumer reviews. Best to call Zoo Med @ 888 496 - 6633/8 - 5 Pacific. Ask for Customer Service and check their site foradditional product listings and informatioin. Infrared (ceramic) shouldn't because it doesn't give off any light and theyhave a nocturnal model, but glass designed so you can see pet at night, butshouldn't affect their sleep patterns. Heat generated to 400 degrees, raising ambient temp by 20 degrees depending on size bulb (50 watt is smallest). No closer than 12+ inches and bird should not be able to come into contact with bulb surface. Can stay on 24/7. Bulb model # RS-50, RS-75 and so on up to higher wattages. On Amazon site enter Zoo Med Red Infrared Heat Lamp for more info and check... » Read More Infrared (ceramic) shouldn't because it doesn't give off any light and theyhave a nocturnal model, but glass designed so you can see pet at night, butshouldn't affect their sleep patterns. Heat generated to 400 degrees, raising ambient temp by 20 degrees depending on size bulb (50 watt is smallest). No closer than 12+ inches and bird should not be able to come into contact with bulb surface. Can stay on 24/7. Bulb model # RS-50, RS-75 and so on up to higher wattages. On Amazon site enter Zoo Med Red Infrared Heat Lamp for more info and check consumer reviews. Best to call Zoo Med @ 888 496 - 6633/8 - 5 Pacific. Ask for Customer Service and check their site foradditional product listings and informatioin. « Show Less
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I don't leave it on in the winter and drain the line. You would have to use heat tape and a heater for the bird bath.
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This is a big cage. It's great for cockatiels. Even several of them. So it will be huge for a love bird. You may want to get a second one. ;)
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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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Sorry for the wait, I think if you keep your room that these birds are living in warm, then one light shoulda be enough, why, well because it will act like real tree canopy, this way the birds will stay more up and easier to enjoy, you might want to install a heated perch also if it's cool there
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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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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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I would not put a cockatiel in this cage, it is to small. I found it was to small even for my Parrolet.. And he is only 4-5 inches long. Just not enough room for them to play and move around. This is more of a travel cage.