How cold is too cold for a young conure in my 65-degree home?

Thanks for reaching out about Rico. It is fine to allow bathing as long as warm enough to dry off. There are heat lamps available to provide heat support, available at most pet stores. Tropical birds have difficulty stay ing warm in colder weather, as required lots of energy. Covering the cage or providing a tent is not adequate for cold weather. A conure's body will not heat the air in the cover cage to trap heat. Good luck.

Thanks for reaching out about Rico. Is he possibly getting cold? Monitor appetite and water consumption by the amount of feces and urine in the cage, daily. Paper or bottom substrate should be changed daily to assist with monitoring. If continued to be concerned, a veterinary visit is recommended, which is a good idea annually anyways. Check environmental temperature lows in the evening. Review and correct diet as it is easier to convert off seed while young than older. Good luck.

The ideal temperature for budgies is about 60-70 F (15.5-21 C) and they can handle as low as 40 degrees (4 C) if needed for a short time, however if it is going to be consistently cool in the aviary for long periods of time, I would advise adding in heat lamps or other lighting to warming up the space and keep your birds comfortable. Adding in places they can nest and roost comfortably with lots of cover (and to hold in warmth) is also a good idea.

The best way to keep the parrot warm would be to make sure the room it lives in is always heated. You could get a thermostat for the room so that it always stay at a constant temperature. Covering the cage with a heavy blanket also helps to insulate it at night.

Thanks for reaching out about Pepper. Depending on the species, if the nesting area is 85-90 F, that should be adequate. How do you know he is cold and not ill? Monitor appetite and water intake. If not eating, needs to be syringe fed. Good luck.

Thanks for reaching out. In the Brown Kiwi Husbandry Manual, recommendations are to keep the temperature range between 14-20 C, but also states not to allow temperature to get below freezing. Good luck.

Thanks for reaching out about Sunshine and including photos. Providing heat support in the 80-85 F range can give some aid but a veterinary visit is highly recommended, as soon as possible, to assess and provide a diagnostic/treatment plan. Remove perches and place a soft towel on the bottom of the cage for comfort. Ensure that food and water are within reach. Veterinary care sooner than later, could improve prognosis. Good luck.