Moonhowl said:I think as long as there is a place that is dry, protected from drafts and on the warmest side if your yard (sunny south side) it just might work. They may prefer a more open bed as in the last link here. You could maybe enclose a small area to protect them from winter winds?
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It's not too windy in Oregon. The most is a breeze, and I feel that many plants will mostly protect them. This thing must be moveable, because I will move like always and need to be able to move the cage. I'll make this thing the best it can be, while still moveable.
Usually only the rain causes chills, but I'll still get the parakeets used to it by taking them out to the walk-in cage and letting them be there for an hour or two at a time for a few times, and until they seem completely unaffected (and are used to seeing so many plants and new things) then I'll let them out.
I'm trying to let go on my helicopter mothering instincts. I just started letting my chickens free range, and it takes a lot of weight off my shoulders knowing that they're happy. And I think that having the parakeets in an outdoor place where they'll be happiest will really make me and them happy. Of course, I'll still visit them very often, for I'll need to care for the plants and Mika wouldn't be able to live without listening to Micheal Jackson or watching me Skype
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