I want to line a roosting box (a community nesting box for birds in the winter, they huddle to share warmth) with this. Would it work to trap heat?
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I purchased mine to keep heat out from sun and also to keep heat in in the cold camping weather for my camper windows.
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I think the fact that it has some insulation (like a padded mailer) would help trap heat. And it would work for sure if you added a heat source like Maryanne suggested. I feel sure that the Reflectix would keep the air warmer than foam. I've tried using a thick foam padding to insulate a dog house. The cold wind blew through small cracks in the dog house and eventually seeped through the foam because there was no barrier. The Reflectix is a padded barrier.
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I really don't believe that this will get hot enough to melt your resin birdbath or burn the birds. The birds in my yard seem to love it. As a matter of fact they almost wait in line for their turn to bathe...well, except for those that think they own the bath. They are a little impatient and pushy.
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Absolutely! I placed mine atop my router, which is in a relatively open area. If you're using it in an enclosed area. it's probably best to use it as you mentioned and exhaust the hot air from the space. Keep in mind though that it's not a super high power unit; if you have a lot of heat being generated, you may want a stronger solution.
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the thermostat is going to respond to the temp in the entire area. You would have to block off an area to heat only that, or use an inexpensive space heater which you switch on and off. I bought mine to keep my well house/storage shed just above freezing. It is working well for that.
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This might work? K&H Manufacturing Snuggle Up Bird Warmer, Small/Medium Grey
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Can't help you with hot weather, we use ours on a large outside bird run. We cover it in the winter with the sheeting--in Utah were it gets really cold and the wind blows.
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It may take the chill off, but without a fan to move the heat, I doubt it will warm it up. Maybe 2 of them would. I would recommend the black cat. We use it for winter tent camping and it is awesome!
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No. It doesn't "put off" heat. The perch itself warms up and your bird can sit on it whenever it is feeling cold and it will absorb the heat through its feet. This way the bird can always choose weather it is cold and needs the heat, or if it is warm and would rather sit on another perch.
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If I were to do it, more than likely on the outside tip of the branches, you want the wind to catch it and light to reflect the hologram motif. I did not have much luck keeping nesting birds from my home gutters, but it may work better on a tree. I would recommend a decoy predator like an owl, but try the tape if you have it, as I say it may work better for your situation.
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I don't see why it wouldn't work that way, but I didn't mount it high like that. Remember Heat rises so if it is high, you'll probably have to turn your thermostat to a higher setting to get it to come on.
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Yes Nicole it will work but you don't need to place it directly on the animal you are trying to take the temp on just go about an inch away. It also works for room temps too. I used it when I had a litter of pups worked great. Wish you the best
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I have never considered using it for that purpose. However it is a lightweight plastic and should be able to work. I would suggest placing it in the shade and ventilating it to avoid overheating and condensation build up.
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We actually purchased this exclusively for chickens. It puts off an extremely small amount of heat. If a reptile is laying on it, then it will work fine. However, chickens tend to roost a few inches off the ground and the ambient heat was basically worthless. Get a black heat lamp instead. It looks dark, but the infrared waves keep them warm. We also used a standard red heat lamp, but the chickens got too close and one chick had a few melted tips on a feather. We turned it off immediately.
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We live in Vermont. Temps go down to 0 degrees in winter. This is not well insulated and I would not recommend using in temps below 30 degrees F. Also, as it is plastic-like material, I would not recommend putting a warming light in it. We used this in warm weather for some new (4 week old) chicks. Perch was not useful. Only 3 inches high. Once you put pine shavings in the bottom, perch got lost. Overall, not a useful hen house to use as a primary. It worked fine for getting new chicks ready to join flock though.
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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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My first response would be yes but always be sure that it doesn't get too warm.The heat may even irritate the area.
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I have not used it in this way but I think it would work. I have had good results keeping plates with food on them warm.