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How to clean bottom grille in bird cage?

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 07:25:09 +0000

In my parakeets cage the bottom grille is always in a state of dirtiness, no matter how much i clean it. Is there a good way to gett all of that dried bird poop off?
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how do I convert a large bird cage into ferret cage?

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 07:26:10 +0000

I hav two very large bird cages, they are taller rather than long and I am planning to get two ferrets. Instead of paying big money for a new ferret cage, how can I convert my cages into a large ferret cage? I think platforms are necessary and was wondering if anyone had done this before or just had any ideas…thanks!

How do I train my parakeet to eat new foods?

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 07:33:13 +0000

I bought three parakeets so they won’t get lonely but when i try to give them an apple they just fly crazily. I have a blue parakeet, a white one, and a green one.

What can I use to connect bird cage parts together?

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 07:26:25 +0000

I have the bird cage parts connected by safety pins temporarily. I was wondering what I could use to permanently keep the parts together. I took 2 bird cages apart and put the parts together to make my own large rat cage. I’ve got about $5 at the moment, so if there’s something that cheap that I could buy to connect the parts I’ll buy it. So does anyone have any ideas? Also I wanted to make a custom bottom for the cage. What should I use to make that?

Is it okay to put a bird cage beside the TV?

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 07:24:42 +0000

Iam just curious, Will the radiation from the TV harm my lovebird? Right now, the cage is put on a toy chest next to the TV. Iam not sure, so I appreciate if you can tell me. The more suggestions, the better please!

When can my hand fed baby parakeet start eating seeds?

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 07:31:36 +0000

I have a very young parakeet whom was badly mutilated by another parakeet. I managed to save him (though I am unsure how he survived). I have been feeding him formula for birds but he requires feedings every two hours. I am anxious for when he can eat on his own but i have no idea on how long that is going to take and I don’t want to push him until he is ready.
He is approximately 2 weeks old.

What would be the best temperature to bring a parakeet home in?

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 07:32:11 +0000

I am getting another parakeet in the next couple of weeks and would like to know if say a 45F weather would be okay for the bird. because I don’t want it to get a draft cold.

is it it possible to buy those bird cage grates for the bottom of the cage?

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 07:26:45 +0000

My budgies cage hasn’t got one.

Ive not seen any in the local pet shop, and looked on Ebay but nothing on there either.

How can I bond with my parakeet and get it to stop nipping?

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 07:38:06 +0000

I have a 3 and a half year old male parakeet. I bought him when he was a month old from a breeder who hand-fed him. When I got him, he had just started learning the step-up command. I can now get him to step up onto my hand and leave his cage without a fuss, but I haven’t gotten past that point in training.

He still hasn’t quite warmed up to me, and he gets totally freaked out and nips me when I try to touch his feathers. I know that nipping is bad behavior that should be corrected, but I don’t want to scare him by trying to “punish” him.

How can I teach him not to nip me in a way that does not scare or harm him? How can I bond with him? I really want him to become comfortable with me so I can be his friend, not just something he can perch on. Is being timid and shy normal for young parakeets, and will he just grow out of it?

Thanks!

What are the best cleaning products for cleaning a bird cage?

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 07:32:22 +0000

I was just wondering because I’m getting a bird.