koolmint 0 Posted November 8, 2007 Member ID: 3,810 Group: Site Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 2 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 3 Content Per Day: 0.00 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 35 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 06/11/07 Status: Offline Last Seen: November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 I have 2 budgies in the same cage that are kept predominately inside except on weekends when I put them outside for a few hours. How long is too long in the sun? Other than wild birds that tend to scare them is there anything else that I should look out for? Thanks! Link to comment
Zebra 0 Posted November 8, 2007 Member ID: 1,938 Group: Site Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 70 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 1,201 Content Per Day: 0.06 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 8,740 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 13/01/06 Status: Offline Last Seen: May 16, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2007 Hi, I would make sure they have somewhere to hide from the sun - I would put a cloth over part of the cage. But I don't know how hot it gets over there, so maybe wait for someone from Australia. And watch out for some birds of pray who could try to attack them. Link to comment
Bec Sta 0 Posted November 8, 2007 Member ID: 3,776 Group: Site Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 29 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 556 Content Per Day: 0.03 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 4,660 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 25/10/07 Status: Offline Last Seen: March 20, 2008 Birthday: 10/02/1989 Share Posted November 8, 2007 Hey, I'd watch out for other domestic animals, such as cats. They've caused a few problems for my canaries and zebra finches and they're aviary is in the backyard. And in the summer, I'd only put them out in the mornings or early evening, otherwise it's just too hot. Link to comment
Elly 0 Posted November 8, 2007 Member ID: 1,641 Group: Site Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 414 Topics Per Day: 0.06 Content Count: 15,350 Content Per Day: 2.23 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 99,335 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 05/10/05 Status: Offline Last Seen: January 1, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2007 As others have said never keep your birds unattended for any period of time it is too dangerous. Birds should not be in direct sun light so even having them next to the window with the screen is a great way for them to get fresh air. Link to comment
**KAZ** 0 Posted November 8, 2007 Member ID: 1,976 Group: Site Members Followers: 2 Topic Count: 521 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 25,294 Content Per Day: 1.28 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 152,977 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 24/01/06 Status: Offline Last Seen: January 6, 2015 Birthday: 07/01/1956 Share Posted November 8, 2007 Put a peg or some locking thing on the cage doors. In case something startles them. or has a go at them and the cage doors come open. Many a bird has been lost this way. Cage drops or a cat pushes the cage over. Crows, magpies and butcher birds will try and get small birds like budgies. I also had a budgie that opened his own doors and flew off. Link to comment
Bea 0 Posted November 9, 2007 Member ID: 860 Group: Site Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 400 Topics Per Day: 0.06 Content Count: 4,240 Content Per Day: 0.62 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 39,695 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 07/03/05 Status: Offline Last Seen: August 22, 2009 Birthday: 12/09/1989 Share Posted November 9, 2007 so even having them next to the window with the screen is a great way for them to get fresh air. Even a screen can filter out the beneficial things from the sun. I roll my guys out onto the back steps sometimes and when i do i peg the doors shut and stay out with them. Often i'll sit outside reading for an hour or two so i can supervise them. If you don't have that much time just 15-30 mins outside is still great for them. Link to comment
Elly 0 Posted November 9, 2007 Member ID: 1,641 Group: Site Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 414 Topics Per Day: 0.06 Content Count: 15,350 Content Per Day: 2.23 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 99,335 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 05/10/05 Status: Offline Last Seen: January 1, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2007 Your right Bea , I have read that but I think it is better then leaving them alone. Your suggest is perfect way to get them outside. Link to comment
Bea 0 Posted November 9, 2007 Member ID: 860 Group: Site Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 400 Topics Per Day: 0.06 Content Count: 4,240 Content Per Day: 0.62 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 39,695 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 07/03/05 Status: Offline Last Seen: August 22, 2009 Birthday: 12/09/1989 Share Posted November 9, 2007 Your suggest is perfect way to get them outside. And if i do say so myself, a perfect excuse for the owner to relax outside. Link to comment
Loren 0 Posted November 15, 2007 Member ID: 3,390 Group: Site Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 15 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 74 Content Per Day: 0.01 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 535 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 05/05/07 Status: Offline Last Seen: September 15, 2008 Birthday: 14/08/1985 Share Posted November 15, 2007 As everyone before has said, it is important to always keep an eye on your birds when they are outside. And of course make sure they have some shade. I'm sure they will love you for it! Link to comment
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