Lamp Safety

[Taw5106]

I need some input. I live in south Texas, woke up this morning and. Inside the temp was 65 F, outside 39 F. I love the house being cold because I get to wear my warm, fuzzy things, lol. The dogs are fine but I worry about Buddy and Venus getting too cold so I pulled out a warming lamp I bought earlier this year for Venus and set it up like so, a picture of it is below. Since setting it up this morning Venus has gotten really active where before she was sitting on one foot all fluffed out. Buddy is getting some of the heat from the lamp too.

The way I set it up, the metal shade is propped on the wooden perch. I've touched the perch and metal parts of the cage to see if anything is getting hot and so far no. I clamped the lamp to the metal hook at the very top and its holding tight. Is there anything I should change? She's staying away from the lamp so far, no interest in it yet. Also I plan on turning it off when I leave the house, but I am curious if anyone uses this type of lamp and leaves it on.

 

[Anansi]

Personally I wouldn't roll with that setup, Tracey. For one, an ekkie beak could make short work of that power cord. And also, from the other side that ladder would lead right up to the bulb.

Lastly, though, is that 65° isn't really a danger to your birds... so long as that temp is consistent and there are no drafts.

For years with my cockatiel, I provided a ceramic heater because I was projecting what would be a little uncomfortable for ME onto him. It wasn't until after he'd passed (not cold related. Kidney disease) and I'd researched a but that I realized he never actually needed the extra heat. Just the consistency. (Of course, I'm referring to the temperature stated. I don't want anyone reading this later to think I'm saying ANY consistent temp is okay.)

 

[SailBoat]

At 65 degrees, the temperature is not a problem for a healthy parrot.

IMO, the use of heating lamp is dangerous due to the likelihood of overheating and hot surfaces that could result in burn injuries.

 

[Taw5106]

I took it down. I kept looking up at it to see what Venus was doing but she didn't get near it. That's great but I don't trust her. Thanks for the replies, knowing 65 should be OK makes me feel better. We have central heat and air, but I try very hard not to turn the heater on. I do have a small heater but I need to look at it to see if it's bird safe so if I ever need to use it I can. Thanks everyone!