Outdoor aviaries are used for parrots in the UK, but the climate requires careful management. Here is what is practical and what is not.
Some parrot species can be maintained in outdoor aviaries in the UK with appropriate shelter, but this requires careful assessment of species suitability and aviary design:
Species that can manage UK outdoor aviaries (with proper shelter):
Species that should not be kept outdoors in the UK:
Any outdoor UK aviary must include: fully enclosed, heated indoor sleeping quarters; double-entry safety porch; predator-proof construction; rain shelter over part of the outdoor area; minimum temperature maintenance of 15°C in winter.
Yes — Ring-Necked Parakeets (Psittacula krameri) are already established as a naturalised feral population in the UK and are cold-tolerant. However, we do not sell this species; this FAQ applies to our tropical species.
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