Keeping finch outdoors

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Keeping finch outdoors

Post by mdwfolsom1 » Thu Jun 22, 2017 8:50 pm

I have Gouldians, Cordon Blues and Shaftails in an outside aviary in northern CA. In the winter it occasionally freezes and I'm wondering if I will need a heat lamp in the winter. They do have an area where they can go that is enclosed so they can get out of the rain and wind.
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Re: Keeping finch outdoors

Post by w.l. » Thu Jun 22, 2017 9:35 pm

I would certainly give them that lamp, and even with that wouldn't keep the cordon bleus outdoors in freezing temperatures.
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Re: Keeping finch outdoors

Post by lovezebs » Thu Jun 22, 2017 10:07 pm

mdwfolsom1

I would make sure that the area that is enclosed is very well insulated, with a source of heat that you can turn on when needed. Otherwise I'm not sure if they will survive the Winter.
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Re: Keeping finch outdoors

Post by Dave » Fri Jun 23, 2017 10:20 am

I know from personal experience that Gouldians can get through a winter with temperatures frequently below 32° F (0° C). I don't know about the other species you mention.

These Gouldians had an outdoor aviary, with a building attached that was rain and draft proof. But, no artificial heat was added.
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