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Stranger
Egg
Joined: 19 Jul 2006
Posts: 22
Location: Randburg, South Africa |
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Good Morning Guys
Just got some q's regarding perches, not too sure if the answers are in the General Forum. Sue maybe you can help me with this.
1. what is the best and safest way to clean dirty perches?
2. How many perches should the cage have, it is a fairly large cage and I want to give diego a few perches to run around on but I don't want to clutter the cage with too many things.
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Tuesday August 8, 2006 7:40 am |
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Fluffy Sue
Joined: 13 Jan 2005
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1. I'd rub them off with very hot water..  That's the safest I think?
I wouldn't get the branches from trees near a road..
2. I think at least two. But you can always decide to add more (Shorter) perches so that they have easier access to toys etc. |
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Tuesday August 8, 2006 10:56 am |
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Chaquita's Mom
Experienced flier
Joined: 29 Jun 2005
Posts: 1028
Location: Pennsylvania, USA |
There are perches that don't go the whole way across the cage, about 6-12 inches long. 2-3 full length perches. Different sized and texture and rope perches which are bendy and flexable. The same size perches are hard on their feet. To clean a perch I use hot water and occasionaly use antibacterial soap and an old butter knife or paint scraper and an old tooth brush. |
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Tuesday August 8, 2006 11:52 pm |
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Jrmno1
Flying tumbler
Joined: 28 Aug 2005
Posts: 2310
Location: Ohio, USA |
Sue,
I don't mean to sound like a know it all because I know enough to know I need to know so much more then I do know, now that I am confessus....
Wild branchs are usually not a good idea here in the USA, no telling what has been sprayed on them. I only use branches from my back yard that I know are safe. Then Carrie Bakes them in the oven at about 250% for about 1 to 2 hours to kill anything in them.
We then as CM says, use alot of half size, and smaller perches that go in a conner and around food and water dishes. Usally we put one maybe two full size perches..
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Wednesday August 9, 2006 12:35 am |
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kiq
Bappie
Joined: 10 Mar 2006
Posts: 62
Location: Estonia |
I use apple cider vinegar mixed with water if I want to clean perches from bird poo and then rinse them with hot water...I read that the apple cider vinegar kills bacteria and is safe for the birds. |
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Wednesday August 9, 2006 6:30 am |
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Jrmno1
Flying tumbler
Joined: 28 Aug 2005
Posts: 2310
Location: Ohio, USA |
Yes, we do the same thing for po.... |
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Wednesday August 9, 2006 8:36 am |
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Fluffy Sue
Joined: 13 Jan 2005
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Hey Jrmno.. I can understand your worries.. I'm sorry for that recommendation. Over here I go to places of my friends and ask for willow branches..
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Wednesday August 9, 2006 8:58 am |
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Jrmno1
Flying tumbler
Joined: 28 Aug 2005
Posts: 2310
Location: Ohio, USA |
quote:
Originally posted by Fluffy Sue
Hey Jrmno.. I can understand your worries.. I'm sorry for that recommendation. Over here I go to places of my friends and ask for willow branches..
Thanks!
Don't be sorry, I come here to learn, and I have just learned that willow branches are safe where you live, It is nice to know that I can chew on willow branches when I come to vist  |
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Wednesday August 9, 2006 9:13 am |
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Fluffy Sue
Joined: 13 Jan 2005
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Jrmno1: I will make sure I have a whole pile of willow branches ready when you come and visit the Netherlands! |
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Wednesday August 9, 2006 3:51 pm |
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Jrmno1
Flying tumbler
Joined: 28 Aug 2005
Posts: 2310
Location: Ohio, USA |
OK, can't wait  |
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Wednesday August 9, 2006 4:19 pm |
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Fluffy Sue
Joined: 13 Jan 2005
Posts: 10063
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For the willow branches or for the Netherlands? |
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Wednesday August 9, 2006 5:14 pm |
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Jrmno1
Flying tumbler
Joined: 28 Aug 2005
Posts: 2310
Location: Ohio, USA |
Both Ms Admin...  |
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Wednesday August 9, 2006 5:44 pm |
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Fluffy Sue
Joined: 13 Jan 2005
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Hehehe! Have you ever been to Europe? |
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Wednesday August 9, 2006 7:30 pm |
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Jrmno1
Flying tumbler
Joined: 28 Aug 2005
Posts: 2310
Location: Ohio, USA |
Nope, But I am sure that you can find someplace to put us (me, Carrie and 13 birds) up.. |
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Wednesday August 9, 2006 8:02 pm |
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Fluffy Sue
Joined: 13 Jan 2005
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13 birds: Yes.. You and Carrie: Well.. LOL!
13 birds, that's an awful lot! And I already have my hands full with 3! |
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Wednesday August 9, 2006 8:17 pm |
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