My budgies grew up indoors. Is 3-16C too cold for outdoor aviary?

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In Autumn, my budgies bred. It was too cold so we brought the parents and the eggs inside. Out of the ones that hatched, 6 survived. The baby budgies would now be around 4 and a half months old. I've been told that I should put the budgies in the outdoor aviary, I have been hesitant because the minimum and maximum weather (Celsius) has been 3 - 16 degrees. Is this too cold for the budgies? They have grown up in a non-heated room. Will they freeze to death? I can't find anything about it online.

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

The ideal temperature for budgies is about 60-70 F (15.5-21 C) and they can handle as low as 40 degrees (4 C) if needed for a short time, however if it is going to be consistently cool in the aviary for long periods of time, I would advise adding in heat lamps or other lighting to warming up the space and keep your birds comfortable. Adding in places they can nest and roost comfortably with lots of cover (and to hold in warmth) is also a good idea.

My budgies grew up indoors. Is 3-16C too cold for outdoor aviary?

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