So far, we’ve been disease free. But, this is where my ocd comes in! I change and wash water bowls at least 5 x a day. I clean cage paper every day. My husband and I wash cages every week and a half. I sweep and vacuum, what feels like, a hundred times a day! We wash and scrub vegetables daily. What sounds like a lot really isn’t. I will do whatever is necessary for the health of our birds. Hygiene is soooo important. Plus,I have a system so it doesn’t take that long.
In my opinion, losing a beloved pet is akin to losing a beloved family member. They take a piece of your heart. I still cry when I think about my former pets. Some days something will just really remind me of a certain pet…….
Toys! I sometimes feel like I can’t keep up with our Caiques. They really are not birds. They are feathered termites. Before tossing a toy I examine it to see what is salvageable. I have purchased stainless steel skewers for both wood and vegetables. I do look for sales on drilled wood. I prefer undyed, natural wood but I will buy vegetable dyed wood. I also found some decent paper cord and woven natural fiber. I never buy string. I also incorporate cardboard boxes. The birds love when I make toys. They have great fun stealing from me. And, yes, we always buy Christmas gifts for the birds and our dog. They also have stockings!☺️
Jan, you are such an awesome parront! Stockings for them - I love it!
Have you considered buying pine lumber from the home improvement store, cutting it and drilling holes? I'm sure you have- anyway, that's what I do. Otherwise, the store bought toys don't last long enough...
I love the skewers, but they always unscrew for me and then I can't use them because the stopper-bolt gets lost. Does that happen to you?
So far, we’ve been disease free. But, this is where my ocd comes in! I change and wash water bowls at least 5 x a day. I clean cage paper every day. My husband and I wash cages every week and a half. I sweep and vacuum, what feels like, a hundred times a day! We wash and scrub vegetables daily. What sounds like a lot really isn’t. I will do whatever is necessary for the health of our birds. Hygiene is soooo important. Plus,I have a system so it doesn’t take that long.
In my opinion, losing a beloved pet is akin to losing a beloved family member. They take a piece of your heart. I still cry when I think about my former pets. Some days something will just really remind me of a certain pet…….
Toys! I sometimes feel like I can’t keep up with our Caiques. They really are not birds. They are feathered termites. Before tossing a toy I examine it to see what is salvageable. I have purchased stainless steel skewers for both wood and vegetables. I do look for sales on drilled wood. I prefer undyed, natural wood but I will buy vegetable dyed wood. I also found some decent paper cord and woven natural fiber. I never buy string. I also incorporate cardboard boxes. The birds love when I make toys. They have great fun stealing from me. And, yes, we always buy Christmas gifts for the birds and our dog. They also have stockings!☺️
Jan, you are such an awesome parront! Stockings for them - I love it!
Have you considered buying pine lumber from the home improvement store, cutting it and drilling holes? I'm sure you have- anyway, that's what I do. Otherwise, the store bought toys don't last long enough...
I love the skewers, but they always unscrew for me and then I can't use them because the stopper-bolt gets lost. Does that happen to you?
Paper cord... great idea!