Talon Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 I am curious, what types of flooring do you have in your bird rooms? My birds share a room sor tof with my kids tv and video consoles they don't use much. Mostly my birds want to be with me. But my bird room (den) has a hard wood floor. I have plastic officE mats under my cages, but hard wood elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 I have laminated wood floors throughout my home, except the bathrooms are tiled. Before I got my first parrot, I knew I wanted her flighted and to have full access to the house so carpet had to go. My three parrots have perches and swings in the corners and in front of windows throughout my home so the poo is normally contained in designated spots. Quick and easy clean up, as I am not a fan of poo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oblivion Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 My pet room is carpeted knowing that it will have to be replaced when we/the pets move out. Dry poop vacuums easily and I don't have to worry about hard landings when Spencer attempts flight. It's spotted, but it's a pet room. Also, bunnies are NOT fans of hardwood or tile, so as long as we have Maggie, we'll have the carpet. I DO have an office mat under Spencer's cage to catch most of the runoff from his water bowl antics, BTW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kave70 Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Our birds are kept in a carpeted area ( really can't wait to tear it out ) but I use stall mats, under the cages and for a large portion of the area. They can be dragged out and hosed during the warmer months and fairly easy to clean during winter. I also use the stall mats for bunny flooring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffNOK Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Gracie is in my former dining area just feet from my living room. It is carpeted. Despite that, Gracie only poops while in/on her cage or on her playstands which have papers below. Mess has been little problem. As she gets more adventurous and goes to other places I may have issues, but so far it's been a blessing in the cleaning department. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oblivion Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 The trick with poop on carpet is to make sure NOT to rub it in. If a 'good' one, you can pluck it off with tissue/paper towel. If not, let it dry (don't step in it! ) and deal with it then. If a veggie/watery poop, you're gonna have to blot to get it out, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fidsandfrats Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 My birds are kept in their own room. I ripped out the carpet and put down vinyl tile. I used to put newspaper paper down in the concentrated pooped on areas but I think that it's more work. So they go where they go and I spot clean every day and mop the floors once a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdnut Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Stained concrete floors throughout the downstairs of the house where the birds are. We already had birds, so it was a requirement when we bought the house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chezron Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Hardwood floors throughout. We use plastic tarp cut to shape for strategic areas. It is easy to hose off outside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 I have carpet on the floor of the family room where the cages are but soon we hope to put down some kind of tile, I have plastic runners down under Josey's cage as she spends lots of time on top or around the sides, she occasionally prowls the skirt and poops over the side so it catches all of that, is easy to clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawL Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 All of my birds are in the living room, and it is carpeted. Sometimes if they decide to be loud, and having yelling contests, I will go downstairs in the den to watch TV. I have the most issues with Barnaby's cage, and they mess he enjoys making. I took an old sheet, folded it a certain way, and put in underneath. When he is getting ready for bed, I pull it out, fold it up, take it outside to shake it out, and into the washing machine it goes! It has worked well for me so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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