Don’s Expert Answers: How can I keep my Rainbow Lorikeet warm outside on our decking in her cage?

Question From:
Herb Klemperer in Smiths Lake, Smiths Lake New South Wales

Nature of problem:
How can I keep my Rainbow Lorikeet warm outside on our decking in her cage?

Type of Plant (if known):
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Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):
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Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type:
no

How often do you water the plant:
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How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day:
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How long since you planted it:
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Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when:
no

Is the plant indoors or outdoors:
no

Is the plant in a pot or in the ground:
no

What other treatments have you given the plant:
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Answer:
Hi Herb, Not much info to go on mate! I guess that I will have to make a stab in the dark. Firstly, it is drafts that can kill birds, so place your bird out of any drafts. Ideally, you should make clear walls of fibreglass (or whatever) for the sides of his/her cage where drafts come from. The old cliche “in a protected position” applies here. Or maybe you could make a cover for the bird’s cage at night. Don