I think my perch gets too hot. When I grab it, it feels too hot to my touch. I just took a temp reading with a meat therm and it read 102. Probably not 100% accurate but that seems too hot to me.I know cockatiels have a warmer body temperature but is my perch too hot. I think my perch gets too hot. When I grab it, it feels too hot to my touch. I just took a temp reading with a meat therm and it read 102. Probably not 100% accurate but that seems too hot to... » Read More I think my perch gets too hot. When I grab it, it feels too hot to my touch. I just took a temp reading with a meat therm and it read 102. Probably not 100% accurate but that seems too hot to me.I know cockatiels have a warmer body temperature but is my perch too hot. « Show Less
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Mine feels very hot near the tip and my bird wouldn't use it. I bandaged it with an old wool/cotton sock and now he loves it.
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Ours did the same thing. I started using my perch in incriminates of two hours because of the same concern. I also worry that it gets too hot, and there is no way to cover it safely. So my suggestion is use it sparingly, keep a close eye on your baby, they are too precious to take chances on their well being. Also, check talons if possible to see if heat has affected their toes, this also will let you know if it's harming him
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Dogs, cats and birds have higher body temp. http://www.birdchannel.com/bird-diet-and-health/cockatiel-temperature.aspx Your bird won't stay on the perch if it is too warm.
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If it is too hot to your touch I would return it. All of my thermo perches are warm to the touch, definitely not hot.
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I noticed it seemed hot to me too. But my birds don't sit on it that long, just long enough to warm up. I have a small portable heater in their room in the winter which they seem to like.
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When I first plugged in my green cheek's perch, it felt extremely hot to the touch. After leaving it plugged in for a while (it's been over a year so I don't remember exactly how long it took...maybe a day) the perched cooled down and maintained a comfortable temperature. :)
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Hi Kathy, This a great tank but it runs HOT. When I first set up the tank the temp was 82 F. This is too hot for fish. I added a Coralife chiller ($500) and now the temp can be controlled at 78 F. This is the only drawback I have found with the system. I have two power heads to improve circulation and the fish (1 clown and 1 coral beauty) seem to enjoy the extra current. I purchased my rock and substrate from Tampa Bay Salt Water (liverock@tbsaltwater.com). They use their web site for all correspondence and their product and support is first rate. I hope this helps in your decision process. Hi Kathy, This a great tank but it runs HOT. When I first set up the tank the temp was 82 F. This is too hot for fish. I added a Coralife chiller ($500) and now the temp can be controlled at 78 F. This is the only drawback I have found with the system. I have two power heads to improve circulation and the fish (1 clown and 1 coral beauty) seem to enjoy the extra current. I purchased my rock and substrate from Tampa Bay Salt Water (liverock@tbsaltwater.com). They use their web site for all correspondence and their product and support is first rate. I hope this helps in your decision... » Read More Hi Kathy, This a great tank but it runs HOT. When I first set up the tank the temp was 82 F. This is too hot for fish. I added a Coralife chiller ($500) and now the temp can be controlled at 78 F. This is the only drawback I have found with the system. I have two power heads to improve circulation and the fish (1 clown and 1 coral beauty) seem to enjoy the extra current. I purchased my rock and substrate from Tampa Bay Salt Water (liverock@tbsaltwater.com). They use their web site for all correspondence and their product and support is first rate. I hope this helps in your decision process. « Show Less
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It says on the back of the box that the rock surface temperature is 100-110degree F and should feel warm to the touch. This one has a Repti Temp Control which allows you the choice of adjusting the rock heaters surface temperature by turning the dial to low, medium, and high. With us being in winter, I currently have ours set between low and medium and it works great. Our chinese water dragons love it! Great product! Definitely worth it to us for our dragons. I would advise against any heat rock that does not have a adjustable repti temp control for it can burn the bellies of your animals. Even with this adjustable one you need to place on the rock a washcloth and let the heat rock heat up to the temperature as they recommend then put a thermometer on it to check the appropriate temperature you need for your specific animal. Always check with a veternarian when in doubt on temperature needed for your animal. Some may guide you against heat rocks all together, but with common sense, reading the instructions and getting the right temperature the repti temp control ones wilth adjustable heat levels are working out great for us. We did alot of research before buying and this was our decision on this one. Good luck to you, hope it works out for you as well for your animals.
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The main reason it seems so hot is that it is aluminum housing, which conducts heat well to the human touch. Set it out in the sun and you wouldn't be able to touch it then either. It's not really as hot as you think. I haven't actually measured the temperature, but I would not worry about it. The wood in your attic is probably getting much hotter on a daily basis.
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I'm not that knowledgable about chicken preferences (I have a parrot), but I asked my friend who has many and she said, "it would be a fun perch but chickens need a perch that is flat and not round. They get bumble foot on round perches, and when it is cool or cold they lower their breast to keep their feet warm."Edit: I agree with saka - the small size (what I got) would be way too small. Maybe the large size would be better?
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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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I would put some seed/pellets in the whole feeder (not just the back but also under the little perch). Stick your hand in there and start picking at the food with your fingers. The Cockatiels should be curious and hungry. That might help them get the idea.
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YES! Thats why I'm in here looking for another one. My cockatoo unscrewed the cup for the base then chewed the Nub from the bottom of the cup so it will no longer turn into the base. Parrots are VERY SMART. I've have as yet found nothing my cockatoo can't figure out eventually.
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As I have stated previously I believe this question is better directed to the manufacturer. If you send them an emailthey will send you directions on how to assemble the cage and include the lead question. The cage is quite roomy formy cockatiel who is more than 9 inches. While the cage is 20"w by 20" deep it is 24" tall. I have 3 food dishes and a waterdish as well as sleeping house in this cage and still have plenty of room for toys etc. I have had the cage for a few months now and my bird has his mouth on it every day when he climbs up and down (inside and out) and I have observed no illeffects. Budgies are smaller than cockatiels so two should fit fine. As I have stated previously I believe this question is better directed to the manufacturer. If you send them an emailthey will send you directions on how to assemble the cage and include the lead question. The cage is quite roomy formy cockatiel who is more than 9 inches. While the cage is 20"w by 20" deep it is 24" tall. I have 3 food dishes and a waterdish as well as sleeping house in this cage and still have plenty of room for toys etc. I have had the cage for a few months now and my bird has his mouth on it every day when he climbs up and down... » Read More As I have stated previously I believe this question is better directed to the manufacturer. If you send them an emailthey will send you directions on how to assemble the cage and include the lead question. The cage is quite roomy formy cockatiel who is more than 9 inches. While the cage is 20"w by 20" deep it is 24" tall. I have 3 food dishes and a waterdish as well as sleeping house in this cage and still have plenty of room for toys etc. I have had the cage for a few months now and my bird has his mouth on it every day when he climbs up and down (inside and out) and I have observed no illeffects. Budgies are smaller than cockatiels so two should fit fine. « Show Less
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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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B. Pollock, I'm sorry I'm unable to answer this question for you. I'm not sure if you are wanting to add a lamp for your bird. Perhaps an electrical person could better answer your question. I can only say, I check his perch each morning when I let my cockatiel out of his cage and again in the evening when he return's for bed. It's been very consistent in the way it distributes the heat. The end where it's attached to the cage is less warm than the tip. It did take 2-3 weeks before he was willing to try it. I now find him on it fairly frequently and always seems to be on the days when our room is cooler. I've found him on the perch as far as, say 2/3's of the way down the shaft. I was a little concerned of my purchase after having read that it'd burned or could burn a bird's feet. However, I found that a little odd, I can't imagine a bird sitting on something that was burning his/her feet. The perch is a little slippery too. I've been considering wrapping it with a hemp twine or other yarn or something similar. Sorry I couldn't answer your technical questions. I doubt this helps but, good luck on what you're wanting to achieve. Best of luck, Michelle E.
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No the perch I bought isn't heated. So I'd assume with the picture being the same item I bought I'd say no it's not heated. :)
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I never thought of that, and I don't know, but that would be great. The concept of this perch is awesome, it's just too "hot" not "cozy." Keep us posted?
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I've used the Brinsea EcoGlow Brooder for many hatchings and I have to say, my chicks LOVE it. As other people have answered, you don't have to monitor the heat. The chicks let you know. If there's a lot of loud peeping going on and the chicks are huddled together, you need to lower the heater or put one end higher than the other. If they are out of the Brooder making a fuss and running around, they're cold (or out of food or water!). The biggest problem for me is, my chicks never want to give up the Brooder. Guess it's safe and warm and they're "hidden" like their mom would do. I don't worry about the Brooder like I did with the heat lamps, for fear of them falling on my chicks or burning the house down! I've used the Brinsea EcoGlow Brooder for many hatchings and I have to say, my chicks LOVE it. As other people have answered, you don't have to monitor the heat. The chicks let you know. If there's a lot of loud peeping going on and the chicks are huddled together, you need to lower the heater or put one end higher than the other. If they are out of the Brooder making a fuss and running around, they're cold (or out of food or water!). The biggest problem for me is, my chicks never want to give up the Brooder. Guess it's safe and warm and they're "hidden" like their mom would do. I... » Read More I've used the Brinsea EcoGlow Brooder for many hatchings and I have to say, my chicks LOVE it. As other people have answered, you don't have to monitor the heat. The chicks let you know. If there's a lot of loud peeping going on and the chicks are huddled together, you need to lower the heater or put one end higher than the other. If they are out of the Brooder making a fuss and running around, they're cold (or out of food or water!). The biggest problem for me is, my chicks never want to give up the Brooder. Guess it's safe and warm and they're "hidden" like their mom would do. I don't worry about the Brooder like I did with the heat lamps, for fear of them falling on my chicks or burning the house down! « Show Less
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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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temperature gauges may vary slightly, the gauge on unit is usually correct, just make sure temp stays above 98 degrees and eggs should be okay, never had unsuccessful hatch, good luck
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It appears from the web photos I see that a Quaker is somewhere between a Sun Conure and an Amazon sized parrot. I have purchased MEDIUM perches for both my Amazon and African Grey parrots with success. The problem has been that the perch separates after about a year between the grey plastic portion and the metal fastener that secures it to the cage bars. Save your receipts! There's no guarantee, but the weight and activity of the bird may cause it to separate and there's no recourse but to buy a new one or appeal to the generosity of the seller. I've been lucky in that the seller's been gracious enough to replace them twice without difficulty (apparently this is a common problem). The larger size I've used for my macaw and it's been a REAL problem for that size bird..... none of them are destructive when it comes to perches, and they REALLY like the perches in summer and winter (esp) so it's a great plus for any bird, as evidenced by their use of this warmer perch!!