Help with larger enclosure

[Kaylaaabrown]

We upgraded Inara's enclosure to better accommodate her laying bin. Since upgrading I cannot maintain her humidity levels. Her droppings seem a bit dehydrated as well being very dry. We have 2 misters (the monsoon machine) which go off for 2 minutes at a time every 2 hours. What can I do to keep her humidity up and make sure my girl is hydrated. She's been acting a little off the past 2 days. I've noticed her resting her chin on a branch and closing her eyes pretty early in the evening. She hasn't played any clutches yet and it's only day tour with the laying bin and new enclosure.

 

[Lazereth]

It's ok for the humidity to drop between mistings. A dry out period is a good thing.

 

[jajeanpierre]

Get a big ficus or hibiscus. I'd choose hibiscus since she's a veiled and will eat the leaves.

 

[Kaylaaabrown]

It's ok for the humidity to drop between mistings. A dry out period is a good thing.

Okay that's good to know

 

[Kaylaaabrown]

Get a big ficus or hibiscus. I'd choose hibiscus since she's a veiled and will eat the leaves.

Yes I think she definitely needs one of those in her new home. Should I have that in her laying bin or in addition to what I already have?

 

[jajeanpierre]

Yes I think she definitely needs one of those in her new home. Should I have that in her laying bin or in addition to what I already have?

It's up to you. I'm going to try planting my cages so my laying bins will be fully planted. I'm just venturing into the whole bio-active set ups so I'm not the best one to ask.

 

[Carlton]

We upgraded Inara's enclosure to better accommodate her laying bin. Since upgrading I cannot maintain her humidity levels. Her droppings seem a bit dehydrated as well being very dry. We have 2 misters (the monsoon machine) which go off for 2 minutes at a time every 2 hours. What can I do to keep her humidity up and make sure my girl is hydrated. She's been acting a little off the past 2 days. I've noticed her resting her chin on a branch and closing her eyes pretty early in the evening. She hasn't played any clutches yet and it's only day tour with the laying bin and new enclosure.

Its a very common problem when switching to a larger cage. Adding a lot more plants will help hold on to the misting water droplets long enough for her to get more of a drink. The larger space also has more air circulation which speeds up dryout. You can always attach some clear sheet plastic or shower curtains to the sides to help hold in more moisture and remove it at times when the house humidity is higher. Or, you could make clear plexiglass "storm windows" for the screen sides (I attach them to the cage frame with simple toggles) and attach them or remove them as needed.