Hi. I'm new to the forum and wanted to get some feedback re: the mourning dove I have in my potted orange tree. The orange tree is on my outside upstairs deck in the full sun/heat and I can see the bird panting everyday b/c of the heat. Today it is 105 outside. My tree is in a 20 gallon pot and I find it very very difficult to move, so moving it into the shade is not doable. I've tried to create shade for the bird/nest (2 eggs), however my plants aren't tall enough.
My question is this: should I be concerned about hyperthermia to my mourning dove and soon to be babies? Or can they withstand the hot temps? And... any suggestions as to how to create shade without my tree losing sun. It's been a lot of fun watching the birds, but I fear it's going to become too hot for them. Thanks for any feedback.
My question is this: should I be concerned about hyperthermia to my mourning dove and soon to be babies? Or can they withstand the hot temps? And... any suggestions as to how to create shade without my tree losing sun. It's been a lot of fun watching the birds, but I fear it's going to become too hot for them. Thanks for any feedback.
