Jingles Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Just wondering about Acrylic Bird Cages. I have a lorikeet and his poo is like liquid. It's soo hard to keep everything clean. Espically from my floor! I have a blanket around the cage because it's so projectile. But I hate the way the blanket makes my house look. Anyway...what do you guys think about them? I thought about buying one for my lorikeet to keep his place cleaner and mine! I know I need to look at one that have plenty of ventilation. The place I'm looking has climbing bars that hang on the inside...which, my bird loves to climb, so I would get that. And a wire top (more air flow too) because he loves to hang upside down and hang off his toys. They add (good)perches in them and places for food/water and necture. here is the website I'm thinking about http://www.acrylicbirdcages.com/ They work with me and build it custom for me. I'm just doing research before I actually do something.<br><br>Post edited by: Jingles, at: 2009/09/24 19:23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 I have looked at those acrylic cages and I am not interested in them, they don't look to me like they would have adequate ventilation and the prices are so high. Maybe some of the other members have or use them and give you their opinion on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchroedersJen Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 I didnt see your design on the site (didnt ecpect to) but ventilation can be problematic. Also, Lets say your bird "sqiurts" How are you going to be able to get your hand between the bars and the plastic to clean the sides of the cage? One of my firends has several Lories and purrchased plastic mats at staples (the kind you put rolling office chairs on) to go under the cage. You can buy really big ones. They are cheaper than a plastic cage and you can get a floor spot cleaner (like a roomba but with liquid and scrubby brushes) to clean the poo spots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingles Posted September 18, 2009 Author Share Posted September 18, 2009 Hum...yea, ok...that makes a lot of sense!!! I was very hesitant about it! you guys brought up a lot of good points! I think I'll get the plastic mats (one for the floor and one for the wall (haha - maybe not the wall!) that seems cheaper than what I was thinking! Thanks guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiandSally Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 You can also go to Lowes, Menards, or home depot in the flooring section and they have clear plastic runners that you purchse it by the foot. That is cheaper then the plastic mats from staples! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Thanks for that tip Sally, I was about to head to Staples but you are right, Lowes would have that kind of stuff by the roll and cheaper. B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingles Posted September 18, 2009 Author Share Posted September 18, 2009 oh, that would be good!!! Yes, thank you for the tip! That could go a bit on the wall!!!!! Oh, that would be so nice! you guys/gals are GREAT!!! Thank you! Karma for all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingles Posted September 18, 2009 Author Share Posted September 18, 2009 well, didn't realize that you could only modify karma every 6 hours. I will do it, I promise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 Its my room, I will do it for you, thats one thing I can do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingles Posted September 19, 2009 Author Share Posted September 19, 2009 Thanks JudyGram! You're great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 Opps, another one on its way!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingles Posted September 19, 2009 Author Share Posted September 19, 2009 :silly: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Char Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 You can also get sheets of plexiglass from Lowe's or Home Depot. It is more expensive but is even easier to clean than the plastic office chair stuff. I mean it is EASY. It also looks better on the foor than the other stuff. Like I said it is a little more expensive but would last forever. It can also be but on the walls and still look good. To attach to wall you would just drill holes and screw into the wall to attach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingles Posted September 20, 2009 Author Share Posted September 20, 2009 Thanks guys! THose are great tips. We had to go to office max and so I looked...well, I found a covering that looked like hardwood floor. It was a bit expensive... but that's ok, Jax's cage is in the living room...I'll try to post pictures tomorrow of how it all turned out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tycos_mom Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 I'd like to see that I use plastic mats under my birds cages also but I'm always looking for something better. I think I'm going to try plexi glass for the wall behind my Amazons cage she has always had huge poops and she just shoots them out her rear end onto the wall I swear she save it up and only goes when she absolutly can't hold it any more. she's been like that for the 8 years I've had her I put huge peices of cardboard on the wall behind her cage and just replace that once a week but it would be nice to have something I could wash off on a daily basis. I wipe off the cardboard as much as I can everyday but it doesn't hold up to washing so I think plexy glass would be a great Idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingles Posted September 22, 2009 Author Share Posted September 22, 2009 I tried to take a picture on Sunday when I did all the changes. I still love it. then yesterday I was so sick. I'll take one tonight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 I can't wait to see some pictures of the changes you made, hope you feel better so you can take the pics and share them with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingles Posted September 23, 2009 Author Share Posted September 23, 2009 Thanks Judy! Here is the link of what I have...although I got the cherry one. I LOVE it!!! http://www.officemax.com/office-furniture/chairmats/product-prod830006 Although, I SO did not pay that much for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 That does look nice and expensive but glad you got it for less, thanks for sharing the link to what you have with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingles Posted September 25, 2009 Author Share Posted September 25, 2009 Ok, here is a really bad picture of what Jax's new area looks like... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimaysmommy Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 Nice! I think you'll be really happy with that mat...we have two huge ones for Chimay: One under his main cage and one larger one under his Atom and play-tree. They are a HUGE carpet saver. We live in an apartment now and hardwood floors will be a MUST whenever we purchase a home. Haha! Let us know how the mat works out for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JillyBeanz Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 These are a great idea - we just have a washproof table cloth under Harvey's playstand - but it's true - such a carpet saver (apart from the fact he can throw pomegranite from there for at least 10 foot!! I think the idea of perspex etc behind a cage is a great idea too - luckily I was sensible and painted our hall with "washable" paint!!! :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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