Should I cover my finches at night with a lightweight blanket, i.e., a babies receiving blanket. I hate the heat on at night when I'm sleeping but am worried that at this time of the year (night temps can vary from 29 to 50) they might get a chill from the ocean breeze.
Also....I live in an apartment and have a rather large balcony. On warm days (ie over 60) can the birds cage bet set outside for them to get some sunlight and fresh air. Technically I don't get direct sun on the balcony until around sunset...but I thought on nice days them night enjoy it. Just wanted to make sure. What temperatures do they like.
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What kind of birds do you have? Obviously some finches are more hardy than others.
I can't see any problem with the cage cover as long as there is some soft light source, it doesn't have to be direct. I cover my cage every night but leave the front open, there is a soft light source from the other side of the room, just enough to help the chaps move from perch to perch without getting any injuries.
Putting the birds outside, I wouldn't throw them in at the deepend straight away if they are used to being indoors, if you have a screen door which lets in a breeze I would put them next to that for a wee while first. And if you finally put them outside you may want to put a plastic cover over the cage at first.
I can't see any problem with the cage cover as long as there is some soft light source, it doesn't have to be direct. I cover my cage every night but leave the front open, there is a soft light source from the other side of the room, just enough to help the chaps move from perch to perch without getting any injuries.
Putting the birds outside, I wouldn't throw them in at the deepend straight away if they are used to being indoors, if you have a screen door which lets in a breeze I would put them next to that for a wee while first. And if you finally put them outside you may want to put a plastic cover over the cage at first.
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Thanks so much. I have Zebra's and I've been covering three sides and about 1/4 of the way around the front. There is a small lamp on near them that will allow enough light so they won't go bumping around in the dark or miss a perch.
I'm not sure if they were just indoors finches or not but I think I'll stop by the man's house that gave them to me and see what he has to say. When I got them they were all in cages in one room and as it was still cold out (about 30 degree's), I would have to assume that they were kept indoors.
As you suggested, if they are indoors bird, I have French Doors that led to the balcony and I could move them near there on a daily basis for light and fresh air.
Thanks so much. I have Zebra's and I've been covering three sides and about 1/4 of the way around the front. There is a small lamp on near them that will allow enough light so they won't go bumping around in the dark or miss a perch.
I'm not sure if they were just indoors finches or not but I think I'll stop by the man's house that gave them to me and see what he has to say. When I got them they were all in cages in one room and as it was still cold out (about 30 degree's), I would have to assume that they were kept indoors.
As you suggested, if they are indoors bird, I have French Doors that led to the balcony and I could move them near there on a daily basis for light and fresh air.