We have 2 dogs and 2 small birds. During the winter at night we don't heat the whole house. We have an electric blanket on our bed and our dogs have an electric blanket under their bed with a blanket on top, too. We all stay nice and warm that way.
I was concerned though about my birds, so I came up with a solution that works wonderfully for them. I knitted a small tube-type bed for them that they love to cuddle up in. I've seen them for sale at PetSmart and other pet stores too.
Then I bought a small electric space heater and set it up about 3 feet away from their cage. I made a frame for it that keeps their cover from touching the heater and maybe causing a fire. I use a twin size sheet that I bought for $5 and cover the cage and the heater frame at night. I clip the sheet in different places to keep it from sliding around. The heater that I bought has an adjustable thermostat on it that comes on and goes off to maintain the temperature I set it at. I keep it at about 55 degrees overnight.
Now we're all nice and warm even on the coldest of nights!
By Cricket from NC
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I love my pets and am all about keeping them warm in winter. But, you have to be really careful with electric blankets. Never fold an electric blanket back upon itself. It radiates too much heat that way. My in-laws unfortunately found this out when they set their house on fire.
Sounds like your over paranoid & may do more harm to your animals than good . The birds may well overheat, as well as the dogs. Just plain cuddly blankets on top of a pillow will do the dogs & a sheet over the bird cage. Remember to allow the fresh air to circulate around the birds or they will suffocate. The risk off setting the whole house on fire is high. I know you mean well, but you need to cut back to natural ways. You may kill them with kindness.
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