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Posted by ccrinaz on Sat, 02/17/2007 - 20:27 :: Lovebirds
I have a small cage that I use to take my lovebird outside occasionally for an hour or so. Is there any harm in this? He seems to enjoy it and there is a wild lovebird population in the area (Scottsdale, AZ) so I know the weather is ok. I just wonder if psychologically it is ok. He seems fine but I don't want him to be bummed out that he is not "free" :(
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Posted by kim on Sun, 02/18/2007 - 20:10.
She'll be fine outside. Just keep an eye out that there are no predators around watching her. Make sure she has access to both sun & shade, water is in shade. Being outside is good for them.
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Kim
Cricket (tiel)
Eddie (eclectus)
Squash (sun conure)
Australia
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Posted by karen on Sun, 02/18/2007 - 20:59.
Being outside is good for him; just 15-20 minutes a day of natural sunlight will be beneficial. The main things to worry about overheating, escaping, or predators. I would make sure all the cage doors are securely shut and not leave him out unsupervised unless he's in a very secure location and has shade available. Hawks have been known to swoop down on caged birds.

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Chico (conure) and Pippin (budgie)
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Posted by LivelyLovebirds on Sun, 02/18/2007 - 22:24.
That sounds like a fine idea, but I would recommend keeping the cage on a porch or other roofed area, so that he can enjoy the sun without getting overheated or attacked by a raptor.
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