Lovelylew Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 Hi, does anyone have any tips for keeping the area clean (floor) around the cage. Wow, I didn't realize how messy a larger bird could be - lol - I am also noticing an odor of bird. Obi hasn't had a bath or spray yet, so I guess that's next on my agenda. Thanks, and have a great evening! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovelylew Posted April 12, 2008 Author Share Posted April 12, 2008 I hope this isn't too silly of a question to ask - lol -but I'm new to this. We have a fairly large kitchen with laminate floor. Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Skuffy Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 {Nature-00020095} lol My dad cleans up after me..sweeps the floors 5-6 times a day or his Mrs wud kick off..lol As for a bath,if you can handle him take him to the shower with you,he just might jump in and amaze you,sit him on the shower rail...If thats a No-no,,get yourself a Spray bottle,...I use nice warm water with Max as cold water makes him move away from me,,He went nuts when i tryed to shower him,,I lightly spray Max everyday,,,not alot,,just nuf to keep the dust down...Plus ive found a great Aloe Vera spray works on his dandruff and he smells Niiice...twice awk i spray him with that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 You really need to bath or spray mist Obi.Greys need frequent bathes at least 2/3 times a week. As for cleaning i have laminate flooring in my bird room. I use Hot water and distilled vinegar or a product called F10 which is an avian disinfectant, i buy it concentrated & dilute it.You could use a product called poop off or non scented baby wipes or good old hot soapy water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Skuffy Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 Why go to all the expence...Simple soap and water does a fine job...I sit Max on his Breaky Bar in my front room then wash his cage every morning, with out fail..He's becoming accustoms to this every morning now...Back on his cage for fresh fruit and nut mix.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Skuffy Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 Even my 14yr old said "mum.... dads pays more attention to Max these days"...:blink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 Mark i like F10 it's a great hygiene product that kills germs, it's widely used in veterinary practises.You can use it anywhere, kitchen worktops etc.. multi purpose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave007 Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 One other thing concerning dirt. You might be also referring to the dust and dander and feathers that's all over the place. When all of those very light weight feathers are in the tray and it time to take out the tray to change the paper, take a mister and very slightly spray a few times over the feathers from about 12 inches away in the tray. That will make the feathers heavy and they won't fly all over the place when you're moving the tray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Skuffy Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 The Mrs comes out with all the cleaning product...Am a guy;) i use what am told...Beleave me if Max smell she wud DEFFO have something to say...She's a house proud woman..Always cleaning..plus i have kids... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Skuffy Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 If Max had to go brush his teeth and clean his shoes,,,she make sure he did..lol:P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Skuffy Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 B) Am already on to that 1 Dave..i spray his perches to get all the mashed fruit of after he's wiped his beak everywhere...Hes a scruffy guy...lol no manners at all, you wud think he's never been fed the way his beaks full of carrots and peas......lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Skuffy Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 He regurgatated for me the other morning, after his Toast...:blush: Even rang my best m8 to tell him...As if he'd be bothered...lol... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 Mark you are a hoot, a reat treat to have on this forum, you bring sunshine into an otherwise dull day.:laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovelylew Posted April 12, 2008 Author Share Posted April 12, 2008 Thanks for all the tips. I'm heading to Walmart tomorrow to get some Aloe to spray him with. When he sits on the top of the cage, his droppings fall onto the floor. This evening I was wiping each time he dropped before it had time to sit. I made a seed catcher out of mesh, and it was pretty funky, so that's all nice and clean now too. I need to get a system down, wiping down the cage, bathing him, etc., and hopefully it will cut back on the seeds and feathers falling everywhere. Bye for now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 I have office clear mats under the cage and playstand for Talon. They're the ones you put on carpet to slide you office chair around on. They wipe up clean and easily, and I also keep a dustbuster close by. :S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah_Rae Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 I love my swiffer sweep vac for things like that. You don't even need to use the mop pad most of the time cuz the vacuum part gets all of the big stuff and the cloth gets all of the dusty stuff...I sound like a commercial Anywho, so far Juj isn't to bad on the throwing stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldn1 Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 We use a plastic chair pad too...Dorian always has to go on the floor the instant she gets out of the cage! And a lot of vacuuming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovelylew Posted April 12, 2008 Author Share Posted April 12, 2008 {Feel-good-0002006E} LOL - I have to laugh at the good humor some of you have - lol - uh, that might be you, Mark - lol - anyway, I appreciate the suggestions. Love this forum! {Feel-good-000200BB} Thanks again for the great suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Skuffy Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 Rings the maid....:woohoo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovelylew Posted April 12, 2008 Author Share Posted April 12, 2008 By the way, goldn1, didn't associate Dorian Grey until I visited your profile - fun name! Have a great weekend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dblhelix Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 The short answer is...You can't keep the area around the cage clean! :woohoo: Ha ha. We have a vinyl type flooring mat under Kip's cage. We bought it at home depot for $15.00 and cut to size, about 1 foot in all directions bigger than the cage footprint. Works well to catch droppings, food flingings, seed husks etc and most can just be brushed up daily. I scrub the mat weekly for more thorough cleaning simply using hot water. Maybe a mild soap/diluted bleach on occassion or as needed. One thing for sure, life with a bird is life with a mess! Its impressive how they can turn small things into huge messes in very little time! B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovelylew Posted April 13, 2008 Author Share Posted April 13, 2008 LOL - Yes, I'm finding out now for sure about how they can turn things into messes. Thanks for the vinyl flooring mat idea. Have a great weekend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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