My husband and I recently rescued a Green-Winged Macaw, and are worried about keeping our house warm enough?

We live in Montana, so it gets cold up here! We are just curious what temperature range we need to keep the house to keep our new bird comfortable.... Any suggestions? Thanks so much ahead of time!My husband and I recently rescued a Green-Winged Macaw, and are worried about keeping our house warm enough?
When birds are cold they ruffle/fluff up their feathers for warmth so you can watch for this sign.


Also most important with any bird is no ensure there is never a draft on them. Covering the cage at night for sleep with sheet and for covering half of the cage for abit of warmth is an easy thing to do as well.





Birds can be acclimated to change in temperature's over time, is a sudden change in temp's that can cause problems.





69 and 70 temp's are comfortable for most HEALTHY birds, when acclimated over time temp can be lower, middle 60's.


Warmth is the first thing one does for any bird that is sick or under great stress. Warmer for sick birds, even if you need to use a heat lamp - never on the cage, but close enough to add heat.





Make sure no smoke fumes from burning wood is inhaled by a bird, no Teflon coated burner's, the heat causes toxic to bird fumes.


UV Does not have heat,by the way.





During cold weather feed cooked oatmeal and other warm foods that are avian healthy. Scrambled eggs and toast to start the day, peanut butter on toast for a snack ( a quarter of a slice of bread, with top mashed flat to keep the peanut butter inside ) warmed under hot water frozen mixed veggies,


No caffeine,chocolate,salt, sugar, avocado,booze,apple seeds, peach pits, scented candles, cleaning products, cigarette or cigar smoke, all are toxic to birds...and more.





Macaws need lots of nuts in the diet, so make sure to feed daily.





Learn more here -http://www.birdsnways.com/My husband and I recently rescued a Green-Winged Macaw, and are worried about keeping our house warm enough?
I would keep the house at 70 or higher. As macaws are from warmer climates having it warm helps. You may want to purchase a UV A %26amp;B light. this helps the birds get their light and nutrition from the light.
I do the ';sweater test.'; If I am comfortable inside wearing a light sweater in the winter months, that's the temperature I have the bird room.





You can buy an inexpensive gauge that measures the humidity in the room and shows the ';comfort'; range. Humidity will keep the bird's skin from drying and itching.





If you don't have a humidifier and you have forced air heat, place a bowl of water next to a register.





Keep the bird out of drafts, fans, window leaks, etc.
I have quite a few parrots. I typically keep the house in the 70's. Honestly, don't worry too much about not being warm enough. Here in New Hampshire, its cold too. If its warm enough for you to sit comfortably in your house without extra garments on, then its warm enough for your bird. You should only really keep a bird extra warm if it is sick or over stressed (which it may be since you mentioned it being a ';rescue';).





I highly suggest checking out Bird Talk Magazine's health section which will allay any fears you may have. www.birdchannel.com From there navigate to the health boards where other parrot owners and professionals answer all parrot questions.





Cheers to you for taking in a rescue bird! Best of Luck!
70-75 is a good range, and keep away from heaters and windows. A draft can easily kill or give sickness to a bird, and I'm sure you wouldn't want to lose such an exquisite bird. Thanks for rescuing and enjoy your new baby.
Macaws are tropical birds and so they need to be in a warm climate. if you're worried about getting your house too warm or hot, stick the bird in his cage in a certain room in your house and make that the ';warm room';, but don't make it too hot. Birds don't like to sweat too much either.
I agree with Mama Smurf, he will be fine as long as he wasnt kept at high temps b4 you got him. if so, gradually get him used to normal room temps.
Just keep him out of drafts. If there is a register above his cage, close it. Cover his cage at night (this doesn't really help as far as heat or drafts), it will help him feel a little more secure in the dark. Keep your house at a temperature where you are comfortable. The bird will be fine.
have any heater vents put the cage above it