Lex

In a book i see something about birds and water. Should we give them tap water or bottle water? tap could have lead in the pipes and lacks minerals? i thought this was a good topic and would like to hear what you all have to say on it? tap or bottle?

nice lol kya does the same loo very funny also that is a great safe website to get your toys ect from and they do a free Catalogue always good for ideas lol.

i have most books on greys and they do tend to differ in lots of ways so you do need to take with a pinch of salt lol i think using this forums is far the best way as you all have been through alot of topics on here also if you want to get you book cherap why not use amazon and select the used book as they are just as good as the full price ones!. Good books out there none the less!!<br><br>Post edited by: Lex, at: 2009/11/01 03:13

i`m going to get this set up for my cag i was told use it for about 4 hours aday? i would use this on a timer but should i have it 4 hours solid or broken up in the four times if you know what i mean?? also what times of the day would you guys set this up for? many thanks.

ok many thanks!

How log do you leave the light on for? and everyday? been looking in to this set up for a while now winter is on the way.

i didn`t even give cleaning the floors a thought shame on me really but i found out from a fellow parrot keeper of 10 year or more about it . Thank you for the Karma Lex

Hi everyone thought i`d share this with you all and i`m sure this is good for all birds not just cags OK i have wood floors and i wanted to wash them in a safe way and now i use Zoflora i mop this on and off and they do this in nice fresh smells. Is it safe for use around pets? When correctly diluted Zoflora may be used where pets are kept. It will kill bacteria and eliminate unpleasant odours. Do not allow pets to lick or walk on wet or treated surfaces. Keep them off until dry. I WOULD NOT CLEAN CAGES OR BOWLS ECT ECT JUST FLOORS http://www.zoflora.co.uk/products/information/ you can get it for 99p at the 99p stores http://www.99pstoresltd.com/ IF you have one in your area? UK sorry I have to say i didn`t give this a thought cleaning the house and it takes alot of thinking about when cleaning around your Birds!. Hope this is of use to you all? Lex.<br><br>Post edited by: Lex, at: 2009/10/17 20:38

thank you i`ll make sure i take them out one at a time. They are feeding one another as well at the moment funny to see they are such fun to watch in their cage. Dave.

Hi hope someone can help me here? ok tonight kya my cag bit me a little so i told her off and then placed her in the other room to cool off. after a min i let her back in the room i was in with my other bird a hanhns macaw. She did this again nothing major but i thought i`d correct it not by shouting just a be careful and remove her from the room once again. I then reopen the door and one tail feather is on the floor nipped off!! she has neer done this before she is not yet a full year old. Is she just upset because i left her? she was calling me. I feel bad but wanted to make sure with you all. Dave.

Thank you :cheer: some times i think i over worry but i guess this is a good thing :lol:

thank you i have some on the way :cheer: picking up new tricks all the time :side:

i do tend to worry about her alot being new to parrots and want to make sure i`m doing the right thing. Problem is people have so many ideas and some say other peoples ideas are wrong this makes is hard..

she does stratch alot on the neck and has started to strip one half of a flight feather but no plucking. i do spray her twice a week and i`ve also ordered some Aloe Vera juice and i have seen posts on here of it helping.

3 in 1 Portable Air Cooler/Purifier/ Humidifier this any good?

what one is best?

Is it worth me getting a humidifier for my cag? and what setting should it be at? and what one? some are more than just a humidifier. Dave

is this the one i should get? and if yes how much do i add to a spray bottle or do i use neat? http://www.hollandandbarrett.com/pages/product_detail.asp?pid=274<br><br>Post edited by: Lex, at: 2009/06/22 00:50

Hi is it ok to steam clean a cage? and if so what cleaner is best to buy? i`m in the uk so i hope they sell them here Many thanks Dave.

thank you :cheer: i have been reading alot of books and websites about food. I`m giving a tidymix full bowl for the day and fruit. i`m thinking of giving a pellet form of food! i`m told in a book that seed wise just put a heaped tea spoon of seed only as this keeps the bird hungry and make them eat the other food in cage?. but keep pellets in there full time. i`m in a mess with the food i think.. they are eating this isn`t the problem and they like both food. I have a grey and hahns macaw so will they both eat this kinds set up? what pettet food do you use? i`m in the uk so i hope i can get it:lol: they like oranges but how much do i give? i was told only very little? a segment of orange? how many fruit and veg in one sitting? this is what i`m finding hard? I do worry about the guys alot and maybe over fuss can`t help it! all the more important to get it right!! Very sorry for all the questions... Dave<br><br>Post edited by: Lex, at: 2009/05/29 23:22

Hi everyone, Do you have to cook Dandelion leaves? if you do how long for? Many Thanks Dave. PS what do you guys put in your cags fruit and veg bowls? i want to make sure i`m getting it right don`t want anything to happen to my best friend :silly:<br><br>Post edited by: Lex, at: 2009/05/29 21:01

theres always one YES i will :blush:

Hi there could i make a toy using a sock with newspaper or something safe to bulk it out with? is this a safe idea? i`d hang this in the cage. thougths jus thad the idea one day had this for a dog we had once loved it:) Lex.

thank you i`ll give this a go

Hi ALL My question is about my grey she is preening her very end black feather on her wing and it is looking frayed but only on one side of her body? and only one half of the feather the side you can see. she isn`t plucking feathers. I do spay them twice a week. Any help please??