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...
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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 Mark,I think your bed is probably working correctly. I also wondered at first why it didn't feel warmer on top, but I came to realize that when the cat is in the bed it's body traps the heat. I think if it were any warmer it might be too hot. It is just right for my old kitty.Good Luck,Sarah Sirchuk
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The base gets quite warm but not hot. The birds should ONLY be exposed to the light for 2 hrs daily or the bird can become hormonal..........The amount of light time is bird species specific
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L. J. Richter says: "Now there are reports that temperatures as low as 285 degrees can cause death to birds."I wouldn't think that it would require temperatures nearly that high...that's why I don't let birds get into my oven. Well, except fowl, of course. Here, turkey, turkey!
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I don't think you are supposed to worry about how many degrees it is - the chicks just use it to stay warm by being up against it, like a mother hen. Put it at the lowest setting for very new chicks. I have even put a little towel under on one end, too, in case they want to get even closer when they are lying down. If they rest quietly underneath, they are fine. If they were chilly, they would peep. They can also use each other for heat. You want to be sure they are not having drafts though. If they come out sometimes, and go back under and are not unhappy, then it should be okay for them.
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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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In my opinion a cockatoo may be too big. I say this because my cockatiel, (Chloe) is a little over 3 years old, and her body frame is just a little bigger than a parakeet, but with long tail feathers. The perch sits in the middle of the cage, and is a small/skinny perch. The perch inside the cage may not be strong enough for a cockatoo. She fits just fine on the perch, but a cockatoo may be too heavy. The cage is strong and study, but is really large enough for parakeets, cockatiels, conures, and other smaller birds. The carrying bag is really cute, but I wouldn't recommend for your cockatoo. I'm sorry to say, because if just a bit larger it would be perfect for a cockatoo. I hope your can find a similar carrying bag, because my cockatiel loves it when I take her in the car for rides inside the carrying bag that has a window on each side.
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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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It would be too small for a Cockatiel. They might try to fit themselves inside if they are looking for a nest box, but there is no way they could get their tail inside. They might enjoy chewing on it.
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We're going through a pretty cold winter here in NC and even thought I've been worried about them they seem to be holding up well. Now since we're much farther south than you, I'd recommend an insulated coop. Check with other chicken owners in your area to see how they keep their chickens warm through the harsh winters.
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I have cockatiels, and I am thinking the green cheek conure is larger than mine. It is good spacing I think for your bird.
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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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DIP THE SUCTION CUPS IN BOILING WATER TO SOFTEN THEM! DRY THEM AND IMMEDIATELY PUT THEM BACK IN THE WINDOW. I did this a week ago and the perch is sturdier than ever. And it is the middle of winter in MN!
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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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That I am not sure of. We live in Iowa and temps get up to 100. We have them in a kennel were it usually does not get above 90 and they do fine. I would suggest trying to contact the seller and ask them personally on this one.
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You might try moving it to a different window and see what happens. Sometimes it takes a while for hummingbirds to warm up to a new feeder.
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I have 3 Cockatiels in there.....you know how they say you have to have enough room for them to spread their wings? how big is your amazon? I can email you pictures of my birds inside the cage. it is sturdy, I love that I can roll it to the balcony:)