Hi Folks

 

As its a bit chilly at night my canaries seem to be suffering a bit. I have got one in a cage in the bedroom under a lamp because she looked a bit under the weather but she seems okay now. I would like to put her back in the aviary her mate is missing her, but I think it is too cold. (plus hubby is moaning about having to sleep with the lamp on). I have also got 2 in the living room as they were suffering from air sac mites but they are also okay now. I may also have a couple of new ones coming next week (unwanted pets from a workmate). I am running out of rooms.

 

I don't want to just chuck everyone out in the the cold literally. What kind of heating is suitable for heating the aviary and where do I get one from. Is specialized aviary heating even available.

 

The aviary is open on 3 sides and is under the patio so it doesn't get direct sunlight. I have tarpaulin covering 2 sides during the day until it gets a bit warmer and another one that I pull down at night to cover the other open side.

 

The only outdoor animal heating I have any experience of is the old pig lamps we used to use for heating the pigstys, not sure if you can still get them any more.

 

Any suggestions would be gratefully received.

 

Thanks

 

Mandy

 

ps knitting birdie sized jumpers is not an option, I cannot knit.

 

Mandy some people have what they call a hospital cage, which is a small cage, that is usually heated with a small electric light globe, used to place sick birds in to help them recover. Has the one that you say is unwell been treated for Air Sac mites? As this can make them look unwell. If you have had air sac mites all birds should be treated at the same time & those new birds should be treated before they are placed with the others, it’s a very common complaint with canaries, some don’t show symptoms, but all need to be treated at once. If as soon as your birds look well, they could be place outside again, I would pick a nice day & put them out in the aviary after the morning warms, which will give them time to adjust to the cooler night. Winter is a testing time for birds & any that are unwell, can succumb.