Can the Thermo Perch be used for a Canary
1634946
I've got a lovebird and it's a bit too big for him. It's actually scares him and after months of it in His cage I've never seen him stand on it. It's pretty slippery for little feet too.
1634947
well, not sure, but i can tell you, it ranges in temp (near base is more warm) and kiwi (conure) almost seems too big for it...may be too big for a canary...
1634948
I dont see why not, I used it for my cockatoo during the winter since his cage was by the window. It def worked keeping him warm. I purchased a med sized one for him and it fit perfect so you might want a small or xsmall. I would also maybe recommend researching it before you purchase it. Cockatoos take in heat through thier feet not sure if that applies with all birds or if a nesting habitat would be better for your canary.
1634949
The vet recommended a heated perch for my cockatiel. I think your best bet would be to check with an avian vet.
1634950
I would think not. I bought this for my parakeet and his poor little feet could BARELY stay on it. My cockatiel's feet are able to grip it better.
1634951
I got the small one for my parakeet. It is too big and slippery for her to stand on. So, I mounted her favorite perch directly over the thermo perch. The heat rises up and keeps her toasty warm. She loves it.
32237
You can mount it on the ladder as long as the chicks are closed off inside. Just keep it low and away from the plastic pan. The heat will rise and keep them warm, but only if they have most of there feathers. I did this at week 4 with low temps of 45 degrees. I pulled it out at daylight and let them have access to the rest of the coop. You can also add a battery light inside to make them feel safe.
836454
Don't see any reason why not. Just ensure you use warm water; birds have a 6 to 8 degree higher body temperature than humans.
686227
I looked on google and it said that Canaries like to fly around the cage instead of hopping around the cage like parrots. the small cage is about the size of a gallon milk jug so I don't think that it is big enough for a canary. in fact I don't think the big one is big enough for a canary either
1530431
We use ours for Mr. Utley, an African Grey. He travels to the beach most days in it. We had a friend modify the perch as the wooden dowel that comes with it is too small for his talons.
867137
Yes, songbirds will use it to perch and get a drink. Birds can also use it to escape. Baby ducklings will use it too. I am the inventor so feel free to contact me at: rich@froglog.us
1489484
No. It doesn't "put off" heat. The perch itself warms up and your bird can sit on it whenever it is feeling cold and it will absorb the heat through its feet. This way the bird can always choose weather it is cold and needs the heat, or if it is warm and would rather sit on another perch.
1064619
No. It's a light, not a heater. It looks like there are heated perches available. Maybe that would help.....
1999913
Yes, Andrea , the green cheek conure will do just fine in this cage. I would buy additional perches for him/her to roast on. The type that have a wingnut and washer on one end. This way you are not criss crossing perches all over the cage.
1111364
I'm not that knowledgable about chicken preferences (I have a parrot), but I asked my friend who has many and she said, "it would be a fun perch but chickens need a perch that is flat and not round. They get bumble foot on round perches, and when it is cool or cold they lower their breast to keep their feet warm."Edit: I agree with saka - the small size (what I got) would be way too small. Maybe the large size would be better?
726222
I'm not sure about canary's cage requirement. I tried to put two cockatiels in one cage which seems a little bit small for them. So I think it's not too large for a canary.
2056091
We had two parakeets that used one of these for some time. So, yes, it would work.
1576490
In my opinion, no. I used it to travel from Maine to CO and only had one canary and it was adequate for him, but I know Cockatiels are much bigger than canaries. Maybe if it came in a much bigger size than what I bought, it would be OK, but I must tell you, the small size I got is HEAVY. Also I had such trouble taking the pan out to change the paper and getting it to go back in correctly. Personally, I would look at a different cage for your Tiels, but if you want a used one, I'll sell you mine cheap! If I move again, I'll buy something else.
448034
Most definitely yes! And if the feathers are still attached to the parakeet, that bird will have a major problem!
1418380
I don't know. I have two canaries in mine. It is 18" Hx18"Wx30"L. It is meant for the birds to fly long ways back and forth. I've never owned a large bird.
1209254
Yes, we have an African Grey and the size is ideal. However, the perch is made of a soft wood rather than manzanita and our bird has certainly "whittled" that down.
698339
Might be a little small diameter on the perch. But if they make a larger one it would be great. I grew up with a grey, awesome birds.