Acceptable temperatures?

[veimar]

I was wondering if it is okay to take your conure (GCC) out for a few minutes when it is around 50F and sunny? It is very nice outside these days, and we finally have SPRING in Chicago area!! I was trying to find accurate information online, but there was no clear answer. I read that the lower range is around 65F (18C), and we have around 65-67 in our house.
Since it started getting warmer and I need to do some repotting outside, I was wondering if it okay if Parry stays on my shoulder outside just for a few minutes when it is 45-50F (7-10C) and sunny outside? I took him out for a minute, and he was so fascinated by other birds singing around, that he refused to step down from my shoulder when I tried to leave him at home. So I did all my repotting with Parry on my shoulder, but I was a little worried if it could be too cold for him. He didn't shiver or display any signs of discomfort though - he was looking at new surroundings and listening to the birds (and they were loud!). I was going back and forth between the house and patio for about ½ hour. We were outside for only 3-4 min at a time.
I just wanted to make sure I won't do any harm to my 'baby' exposing him to little chillier temps.
Any thoughts on this?

 

[KiwiPlusUs1025]

I'm not sure about what temps are "ok" for parrots but when I took my GCC Kiwi to the vet for the 1st time she told me not to change her temp more then 20 degrees in a short period of time. Like I said though I'm not sure. Hopefully you find your answer. Good luck

 

[MikeyTN]

For me I wouldn't risk for them to get chilled due to over 10 degrees temperature difference.

 

[MonicaMc]

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[ruffledfeathers]

My general rule for Gilbert is 60 degrees, but he has gone out when it is just below that, high 50s, but not for a long time and not breezy and sunny. I keep my house pretty cool too, so he is used to a lower temp in the winter. My heat is at 65.
Gilbert actually has more dislike for high temps than cooler. I love hot hot summer but my pets don't.

 

[ruffledfeathers]

I think this explanation is a good one: Parrots And Cold Weather
I have always heard it has to do with what they acclimate themselves to. I mean, there are wild parrots who survive quite nicely outside where we wouldn't expect them to. (I think there is a flock of quakers in brooklyn who made it through our crazy winter...?)
But being homebodies for the most part, it has to do with the fluctuation from indoor to outdoor..............

 

[lisa6373]

Good to know...we keep our heat set at 68, but our lower level family room where my new arrival's cage will be usually runs about 63!