How hot is too hot?

[lplummer52]

It's 83 degrees and humid on my screened-in back porch. Screech got some new toys today and was super excited about playing with them out there. He was trying to figure out how to get from one hanging toy to another on his hanging gym and I noticed he started panting and holding his wings away from his body. So I picked him up and put him on his water dish where he proceeded to take a soaking bath and looks like he feels much better. I've never seen a bird pant before.

 

[wrench13]

Ice cube to chew on. Salty likes cracking on them, an it has to cool them down. I'm planning on getting a few novelty ice cube trays, like ones that make nekid ladies , for him to chew come summer time.

 

[bill_e]

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[wrench13]

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[lplummer52]

Oh, that's a good idea! Think I'll try crushed ice first. Thanks!

 

[Brittany741]

Panting is always a concern, especially with older birds who may have an underlying health issue.

Try to limit the outdoor time if your bird is acting that way. They're telling you they're uncomfortable and it can quickly go downhill.

 

[Vapor]

The panting is definitely an indicator its getting too warm for the bird. But if you start smelling roast chicken it may be too late already ... lol Couldn't resist!

Ice cubes, cool water to drink or a cold shower as others have mentioned are great ideas. If you can get a nice little breeze going with a fan or something in a safe manor may help too!

 

[lplummer52]

Thanks everybody! I figured these are tropical birds, right? She's never had a problem before, but she dived into that water dish! Overheated for sure. I think it might have been the excitement and exuberance playing with the new toy. I never leave her alone out there, thank goodness because she kept trying to wrangle that toy. I took her off and put her on the water dish which she had access to, but evidently didn't have the sense to go there on her own.

 

[TexasWade]

...I figured these are tropical birds, right?...

That was my thinking as well when I the guy at the bird shop said only take them out between 65 and 80 degrees F. Or maybe up to 85 but watch em, he says. I asked "but don't these birds thrive in the hot Australian outback?" He explained that it's true, but MY bird had never been there and isn't acclimated to that kind of heat. Makes sense now! I'll just watch for the panting as he mentioned and if the fid starts showing signs of discomfort I'll be sure to get him back inside right away.