Cold and birds

[zandperl]

In case anyone doubts that birds are insane can take the cold, my house thermostat is currently set to 65ºF, and despite being wrapped in a down comforter I'm still cold, and just a few minutes ago I caught Kappa bathing in her water bowl! I think it's an odd time to do it, right before her bedtime with the house so cold, but I'm also delighted b/

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[greenanimal]

Munchkin prefers bathing in cold water (over room temp water) ...weird. I suppose their instincts tell them it's "fresh" and less likely to be stagnant and full of bacteria.

[rumorofrain]

My birds still bathe in their water dish (mostly Icarus bathes, and Daedalus hangs out nearby to catch the spray) and my house is much, much colder than 65*F. :)

None of my animals except the tortoises seem to mind the cold much, and the torties have heat lamps. One of the benefits of having fur or feathers, I suppose.

[troubleagain]

I've offered Sunshine warm-water baths before. She prefers the cold. Idungeddit. ::shrug:: But she does prefer to bathe when it's warmer in the house.