Cage

Bird cage covers? Where can I find a Bird cage cover? Ive only seen one in pets at home, and wondered if there was anywhere else i could get one?

Is this nightime bird cage cover ok for the bird? I am planning on getting a bird. Right now I'm in the "prove your responsible" stage with my mom. I started knitting a little while ago and have now started making a cage cover for my bird. I was wondering if that is considered a "breathable" cover. Also would the tiny holes disturb my bird when the sun is up and peeks through? AND please no unreasonable answers. TY :) the wholes are NOT that big by the way. they are just little cracks

what to cover bird cage with? we'll be getting a quaker parrot soon and are wondering if there is a specific material we should use as a cage cover. i know we can buy one made for bird cages but will any fabric do?

Would parakeet cage covers kill the bird if the cage was fully covered(except for the bottom)? Do you know where to get one at a really good price? My cage is pretty small though (16x14 in.) Thanks!!!

Can I just put a blanket over my bird cage, not a cage cover? the cage covers are really expensive, can i just use a dark blanket

What band has a picture of a whale in a bird cage on the cover of thier cd? please please help if you can! i heard the band but i don't remember their name and i really like them! the cover is brown and has a whale in a big bird cage. its pretty cool so thanks so much if you at least tried!!!!!!

Where do they sell used bird cage cover?

Would it be ok to have a bird cage in a room with the fan on at night if the cage was covered? I was wondering because my room gets pretty hot at night. If I covered the cage with a blanket or towel. Would it be ok for the birds and still keep the fan on? I could also put a heat source in there if it got too cold.

What time should I put a cover over my bird cage? My family is usually awake until it's around 11 P.M. But my hallway lights are off at 9... should I wait to put the covers on until 11? Or should I put them on at 9? My family is downstairs watching T.V. all the time... when she is in the dark though? She's on her perch and her neck in down or she's rarely sleeping at the time.

Where can i get a cheap bird cage cover..? for cockatiels? im getting one tomorrow, and im pretty sure the previous owner doesnt have one. can i get one for 20 dollars or under at walmart kmart etc? i cant pay too much... Thanks xoxoxo

Dose it matter what type of material a blanket/cover I use to cover a bird cage? Yes at night....what I want to know is if it matters if it`s cotton or other material that would harm my Parakeets

why do we need to cover a bird's cage at night? i was wondering what the purpose of covering a bird's (especially canaries) cage at night with a cloth. protection against weather? against mosquito? if that ever happens... or just to darken up their surroundings? i mean, wild birds don't get covers and yet they thrive well... so why must we cover them? thanx

What kind of bird should I get? I want a quiet bird, as it will have to stay in my room and I don't like being woken up (although I will use a bird cage cover at night when I go to bed). But, I want a bird that enjoys human interaction. Also, it can't be a bird that requires a very large cage, as my room is small and I don't have room for anything large in there. Also, I would definitely get the bird from a reliable breeder, not a pet store.

Bird cage TENT not COVER? I know one could be built but does anyone know of a site that sells something more like a TENT type structure to cover a large/xl bird cage with? My friends bird rips up every one she covers his cage up with. He is having a lot of problems right now, one issue is he is NOT getting enought sleep! But I was thinking if it is over his cage but out of his reach he would have no choice but to be in darkness and hopefully snooze! So if you know of any cage TENT type structures I would really appreciate it and so would my friend and the bird. Thanks

mum wants me to sew a cover for the bird cage? she gave me an old sheet and asked me to do it. should i just cut out pieces to make the sides and top or should i do it differently? and also, when sewing elastic on what is the best stitch to use? Thankyou!! ♥

Is it safe to put a hot water bottle on top of the bird cage, between the fleece blanket hes covered with? Its quite cold tonight as its fog and frost out. Its usually very warm in here though but concerned during the night if my budgie feels the cold when the heating is off.

Why do You Supposed to cover Your Bird's Cage at Night? Is it supposed to keep them quiet os something? And when are the cover/uncover times?

How realistic would it be to train my new kitty to stay away from the bird cage......? its in my living room on its on table. And i cover the cage at night but she's very curious and she keeps going over towards the cage. I just keep picking her up and moving her away.

Bird Cage??? I bought this really huge one for my Green Cheek Conure to live in from Mexico. It is covered in rust....so I am taking it to a Powdercoating place who will sandblast the rust off and paing it....should this be fine? He does not pick off paint (he has been in two previous cages---5 years old)

What should I use to cover my birds cage??? I recently bought a parakeet from petsmart.I tried covering the cage with a thin sheet at night but the birds claw got stuck in it,when it was crawling on the top of the cage.

What other thing can i use as cage covers? I CANT PURCHASE A CAGE COVER AROUND MY AREA, IM AFRAID TO USE TOWEL IF ANY LOSEN STRING MIGHT STRANGLE MY BIRD, ANYTHING I CAN USE AS A SUBSTITUTE????

How can I stop my dog barking at my bird? My dog keeps barking at my bird, I know I could cover the bird cage but then my dog gets his way and it's unfair on the bird, any ideas on how to stop him? and the reason I'm asking this is cause he always gets a sore troat when he does it I'd perfer not to, any other ideas?

New baby bird (3 monthes), cage cover? We just got a new baby budgie who is around 3 months old and we just covered his cage with a sheet. We can hear him freaking out and hitting all his toys. Is this normal? Should we take the cover off? Please help.

Can a budgie escape from their bird cage through the bars? My budgie has escaped twice and when I leave the door open he returns within a couple of hours - his cage is outside under a tree and he even gets out with the cover on it? Thanks guys - I know it sounds cruel but he is very happy out there and he is warm at night - it's just so weird because the cover is always as secure as I had it the night before - I will check the doors - one is definatley pegged.

Why do we cover a birds cage at night? I've always been curious as to why we do it. I always cover their cages at night but am just wondering what is the purpose.

Is it good to have outdoor bird? I have a cockatiel and i leave it outdoor.Is it better to leave it indoor?Because my parents say its too dirty to leave the bird inside the house and plus we dont have much space.I always cover the bird cage with towels at night so it doesnt get cold.Is there any differnce between a indoor and a outdoor bird? Thanks to all answer please be specific.

What are the benefits of covering up a birds cage at night? P.S. It's completely dark, without a cover, but, if it was.. perhaps dark with a slight light, what would be the benefits of covering a cage up?

any suggestions on how to keep your bird cage warm? I covered it with a fleece blanket and made my bird a bed from 3 layers of felt. she loves it. is there anything else that you do besides a heat lamp?

Is it necessary to cover your birds' cage at night? My mom insists that we cover our birds' cages each night. We live in a quiet neighborhood and with all the lights off at night it gets pretty dark. And there's never a draft in our bird room. Do they really need to be covered at night? Or will they be fine without it? Do you cover your birds each night? It's really just an extra chore.

Total height of a bird cage. Given total volume of 31178 cubic cm.? A bird cage consisting of a cylinder and a cone on top with same diameter of 35 cm, and the height of the cylinder is 25cm. The total volume of the bird cage is 31178 cubic cm. Calculate total height of bird cage? The surface are of the cover for the cage (cone) except the base? Please help guys, trying this for weeks now! Thanks for your attention

should i cover my parakeets cage whenever the air conditioning is on? i know you're supposed to cover a birds cage so it doesn't chirp at the crack of dawn and so it keeps them remotely warm, i live in san diego and my air conditioning is on 70-69 very frequently (today is gorgeous so it is off and the windows are open) will this make my parakeet sick? inactive? is it too cold for him?

what happens if u never cover your bird's cage? does it never sleep? will it die?

Should I cover my cockatiel's cage at night? I rescued my cockatiel, Pixie, from a neglectful, smoke-filled home so I'm trying to provide the best environment for him possible. I've read that birds' cages should be covered at night so they can sleep undisturbed, but I also read that cockatiels can suffer "night frights" and that the best way to avoid this is by using a night light near where the bird sleeps. So should the cage not be covered so the bird can see with the aid of the nightlight? Or will enough light come through the cage cover? If so, what is the best material for a cage cover to allow some light in? Pixie and I thank you in advance for your help! :-) Should have been a little clearer in my question! I do keep the cage covered on three sides and the top whenever he's in it to keep him from drafts, so I'm mostly asking if I should cover the front at night too.

is it necessary to have a night light by my birds cage? i'm thinking about buying a lovebird, but if i change my mind i might get a cockatiel. And i will cover the cage at night because my rooms seems to be very cold at night ...but if i do this will i need a bird night light? if so then what kind?

Convert old bird cage into mouse cage? Hello. We're thinking about getting a few pet mice (maybe 3 or 4), but we're not sure how to handle their caging. We were wondering if it would be possible to convert an old bird cage (with 1/2" wire spacing) into a mouse cage by covering all the bars with very fine wire mesh. Has anybody ever done this? We like the idea of wire caging since the mice can climb where they wish and we can easily provide many climbing surfaces/puzzles by connecting toys to the wires. We're not opposed to purchasing a new cage, but we would like to save money and reuse the bird cage if possible. It's dimensions are *approximately* 2' wide X 2' deep X 2.5' high. We're well aware of the advantages of getting a glass aquarium (basically escape-proof), but they're pretty difficult to clean (being so heavy), and from what we've read, they facilitate the build-up of ammonia, so we have decided not to consider them at all. Any input is much appreciated. Thank you in advance.

Am I supposed to cover my birds cage at night or at anytime ? He is a blue male parakeet, of which I belive to be in good health

Why does my Bird (Peach Face) sleep upside down when I put his cover on the cage? Looks very strange indeed.. I thought it was for heat at 1st but he hangs upside down on branches near the bottom of the cage also.. Soon as I remove his cover.. He's upright! any thoughts?

If I cover the bird's cage at night with a blanket or a sheet, can he still breathe OK?

Why is my quaker parrot being so violent? I went downstairs to take off the birds cage cover, at nine o clock because it started to chirp to get it off. Then the bird walked on to my shoulder and started to bite me really really hard and it left marks,is there anything he is trying to tell me? Please dont put mean comments.

I have a question about covering bird's cage at night? I have inherited a parakeet, and have been routinely covering him with an afgan at bedtime. I wonder if this is necessary? He is not near any drafts, his chirping doesn't keep me awake. A friend said it's to make them feel more secure. I thought it was just to keep them quiet at night. Does anyone know why this practice is done? I would think he'd feel more secure if he could see out. (I have a nightlight near him.) Last night I didn't cover him and he seems fine. Can someone who knows about parakeets give me any insight into this? I'd really appreciate it, he's a nice bird and I want to treat him correctly. Thanks for any help.

I'm having some bird problems...? I've had a bird for 2 years for my birthday, and I have to take care of it... It lives inside my room with me and my brother, but my bird is so messy. I have a little diaper thing for it, but seeds still manage to come through cracks on the tray(the bottom) of the cage, and my bird throws seeds on the ground to so it gets annoying having to clean it up. I usually clean my birds cages every1-5(not always 1 or 2 moths by the way..only sometimes...) Now I have a moths in my room =/. My mom says its because of the seeds, and I have to keep on cleaning my birds cage to get rid of the moths because the moths wants the seeds. The other day I went to change my birds food, their were 2 moths in its bird food...i tried killing them but that i just got seeds and the moths got on the outside some how...now it's gotten to the point where theirs larva in my room...the only time I see larva is on my birds cage...and my brother claims to have seen one on his pillow when he went to bed...also the other day I had my glasses on, because I got tired of not being able to see a moth when it got to far away from me...after i killed that one, I seen like 10 more and that's how I saw the 2 moths in my birds food. Also, 2 dead moths were in my birds water...and I also seen some crawling on the bottom of his cage and on his covers, and some I didn't see, but they appeared after i shook them off my birds cover. Theirs still more because I saw two yesterday, and the first time I saw moths were in February...but I had moths earlier then...I have a play pen, and moth trap on top of my birds cage, thats the first place I saw larva, that's where they usually are, one was on my birds cover, and one on my brothers pillow I guess. So that day i probably killed more then 15 moths, and saw more then 20. I live in a kinda small room, so I don't know where they live, and hide, behind the bird cage and behind one of my shelf's I can't move...and maybe under it too because I can't see under it right now. Maybe under my bed but I don't think so...(I have a bunk bed by the way so that includes my brothers bed) So I was just wondering...whats a good way to get rid of them(I think opening the window will be a bad idea because last summer, so many bugs got in our room because of a hole in out air conditioner we missed. I clean the cage and the floor, but I only clean the seeds, and where theirs a lot of bird poop in the cages...also wouldn't the moths just go into the birds food then? I also use moth traps. What else can I do to get rid of them? What's are other good traps to use? Can I trick the moths so I can get them to appear and then I can kill them, or maybe a bug zapper? Also the moths go in the garbage can sometimes for seeds so I also clean that too... If you read all that thank you =] I really appreciate it...I didn't think it will be that long.

how to keep a bird warm when going out? i want to know how to keep my bird warm when i take her outside. i need to take her to see a vet. although i could turn the heat on in my car, i still need to carry the bird cage and walk to my car. is covering the cage enough? or is there any other better way to make sure my bird won't get sick? it's about 30 to 40 degree here during the day right now. thanks

Newspapers at the bottom of Bird Cage? I have a couple of Finch birds. I used to put the newsappers at the bottom of the cage under the grate but they kept pooping on the edges or sides of the cage so now I am putting the newspapers on the grate to ensure covering all the sides of my cage , however, this makes my birds in direct contact with the newspapers as they will stand on it and may walk over the dropped poop so Im wondering about the risk of ink and poop when the birds get in direct contact with the newsappers..any advice?

Is there any screens for bird cages? I have 2 parakeets and theres bird seed all around the cage. Its mostly because of the green one. Is there any screens out there thats like a window screen that can cover the cage so its not as messy but you can still see them? If so where can I buy at? Thanks

I NEED TO GET RID OF A BIRD, THAT TRYING ITS BEST TO GET THROUGH THE WIRE CAGE CHIMNEY COVER,? I don't want the bird or birds flying through my house. I've heard the birds, but never had a problem with them coming down the chimney.Do you suppose some other creature like a snake or something has scared them to move down?

What cleaning product should be used to clean up bird droppings? I have 25 finches in one large cage. I moved them recently to a different part of the house. And I noticed the wall that was behind the cage is now covered in bird droppings & stuck on seeds. What should I clean that with without thinning the paint behind it? Thanks I will try the water soaked paper towel idea.

Sanded perches covers are bad for birds right? A bird cage and kit has sanded perch covers, but I thought those irritated bird's feet...

Should I put a blanket over the bird cage again? There is a grandfather clock there so i pit a night cover on but they webt berserk this morning

how do i stop ants getting in the bird cage and using the birds water without hurting the birds???? Our bird cage has become a great place for all the ants in the neighbourhood to come and find water........The birds water containers are covered in ants. Obviously i cant just spray the ants cos of the birds...........how do i get rid of them? I'm going to get ant powder and kill off any ant nests i find and hopefully that will help but as for once they are in the bird cage what can i use??? I also have dogs and an autistic child so it needs to be safe on all fronts....... Thanks in advance for any ideas.........

Yellow Worms In Bird Cage? OK, I have a serious problem. There are these yellowish worms in my Nanday's bird cage. I have NEVER had a problem like this before. I have had my bird for over ten years and this is the first time I have seen anything like it. I don't see them inside the cage, but on his blanket. Yesterday, I found them on his cover so I threw the cover away, outside. I scrubbed the cage, threw away the old bedding, toys and then replaced the bedding. Today, I saw another worm on his new cover. This is gross and totally freaking me out. Does anyone know what this could be or how to get rid of it? My poor bird can't have these worm things living by him! Thanks so much for any help. Thanks for all of the responses. Yesterday I bought him a new cage, threw away everything, bought new bedding and seed, gave him a bath and did not cover him. Everything is fine. No worms (yes, they looked like little maggots, but only yellow) and he is happy. Oh, and yes, we had moths too, but I bought these great moth traps (pet friendly) and the moths are gone. Thanks again!! On another note, I have started freezing his food now too just as an extra precaution.

Cockatooo Bird Question? My mother covers the cockatooo bird cage with a towel every night. I don't think the bird enjoys it. Is there a legitimate reason to cover the cage at night, or is this just her tradition? I had to spell cockatooo wrong, becasue Yahoo Answers kicks it out if I spell it right.

What could i use to cover wire cage floor? http://cgi.ebay.com.au/4-level-162cm-Ferret-Cat-Bird-Aviary-Cage-w-casters_W0QQitemZ220484059913QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Pet_Supplies?hash=item3355dfc309&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14 i am thinking of getting this rat cage but i don't know what to use to cover up the wire floor. Any ideas?

my bird has a problem with her cage cover? i have a 22 month old cockatiel, and i just got her about 3 weeks ago. every night, i cover her cage with a red blanket and then i turn off the lights and go brush my teeth before bed. a few moments after a walk away, she climbs down to the bottom perch and holds on very tightly and flaps her wings like she is trying to fly away. is she scared of the blanket? she stops pretty soon afterwards and calms down, but still.... also, i have heard that they are prone to night frights and so i leave one part of the cage uncovered (around the door) and i leave a dim night light on.

Do you really need to cover up your parakeet's cage every night? I've heard that you should cover up your parakeet's cage with a sheet or something every night. But we live in a relatively warm area and I'm not sure whether it's necessary or not. It was about 76 degrees Fahrenheit in our house a few nights ago, and got a little bit colder last night. So do you think we should still be covering up our bird's cage, or would that just make her too hot?

How about covering birds at night? For years, I have covered my bird cages at night.........everything from finches to a Sun Conure,,,,,,,,,but, now, with a torn rotator cuff.....it's realllllly painful to lift those covers up high enough and then get them over the cage top and dropped down in back. So, is it REALLY necessry to cover birds at night?? I know that many people do not. Your opinions????

My Cockatiel Doesn't like me to cover his cage at night, are come near him with the cover. Can you tell me why? My Pet Bird is afraid of his cage being covered. He is Called a Cockatiel. He is a cousin of the Cockatoo.

How can we keep the floor around our bird cage from being covered in bird seed? We have the seed guards around the base of the cage already. We also bought an acrylic bird food dish that is supposed to minimize spillage. The floor is still covered in bird food. We have two lovebirds about 4 months old and they are incredibly messy. Anybody have a way to lessen the mess?

Putting my bird to bed? I cover my birds cage at night with a blanket but he gets real upset. He hisses at me and acts like he really dosen't want me to cover his cage. Am I doing something wrong by doing this ? I really feel bad and think he dosent like me because of this. Please advise.

How to cage a Mallard Duckling? Is it okay to put a mallard duck duckling into a bird cage with wire floor? Or should it be covered?

Does your pet bird quiet down if you put him/her in a cage with a dark cover on it? I'm considering buying a pet bird, but I need to know if there's a way to calm and quiet them down when needed? thanks...

Can a finch survive outside at 48 degress if covered well and has enclosed nest box with hay? I have a pair of finches, I have on my covered balcony, they are all they way in by the balcony door, i inslulated the bird cage and covered the cage with down filled blankets and a sleeping bag is this enough ? i just don't have room inside to bring em in... any ideas? this winter was extra cold... for us not the usual

are you supposed to cover a birds cage at night?? parakeets???

Should I cover my mouse cage at night? Shes in a bird cage currently. In the morning when I go get her out she looks like shes shivering. Minnie has the bed fluff wood shavings and an edible log to sleep in with a stuffed animal she curls up to.

do you have to cover your rabbits cage before you go to sleep? i noe some people do this for birds but do u cover the cage with a large cloth when the rabbit is sleeping or before you go to sleep so it is darker i was just askin before i get my rabbit

I came home & found an egg in my lovebirds cage? They do not have a nesting box, do I put one in there cage? I went on one website that told me to put newspaper & stuff for them to nest with, so I put that in a low tupperware so the egg doesn't roll all over the place. Should I cover the cage? I have 7 other birds(all large parrots)in seperate cages, these little guys are new to me, please help point me in the right direction.

What do you do when you know someone has your lost bird? Have been contcted by people who said they know where my bird is. Found the lady and asked if I could see it. She let me in, but wouldn't let me look in the covered cages. I called him and he answered me. The lady is denying its mine and wouldn't let the boy who found him, identify the bird he gave her. What do I do?

How do I stop my bird (Sun Conure) from screaming.? Every monrning (it's like he knows what time it is) he starts to scream. It pisses me off because i don't know what to do to stop it. I woke up earlier than expected one morning and made sure that he had food and water so that he would scream when time comes but he still did his screaming. I keep his cage covered while he's sleeping and i tried uncovering it and he still screams. Is he looking for attention or something. I won't be able to get up just to play with him.

lizard cage? my friend told me that you could convert a large bird cage into a lizard cage by covering the sides with small holed mesh and putting various branches in there, a uv light and heat pads and rocks on the bottom with sand. she has many lizards but i am not sure if this is possible or not. do lizards need a glass cage?

My cat found a baby/adolecent blue jay..? I have worms and bird pellets and a small tap of water. Any other suggestions? He is in a bird cage covered by a sheet until he heals his wing.

help, blood in bird cage.? hi is there anyone whos a bird expert that can help me? i just went to see my birds and there was blood on the perches. they are finchs and are acting nomal, flying and everything even singing. one of them looks like it has a nail gone but it may of always been that way, so i dont no what it is? i cant pick them up as they dont let me. i have put a cover over to make it dark and put some heating on like it says on the internet so they rest to stop it from starting to bleed again, will they be ok??? theres no vets open till tomo. could it of been there nest.. they have only been using it recently, its like a weave nest.. please help, thank you :-(

Why does the bird freak out when the cover is put over his cage? I am wondering! I noticed it the first time we did it but he hasn't 'gotten used' to it yet. He used to live in my sons room, but I wanted him out here where there is more activity! So we brought him out and now we have to put a cover on the cage to get him to calm down and rest, or he would be up until the last of us went to bed and turned out the lights! So why does he flap around and go nuts-o when we put it on?? Sorry, We have a very young Zebra Finch. We are getting him a mate this week-end. (I hope) He is in a LARGE cage so ha can fly quite a bit. And flutters around the 'center', he isn't bashing into the walls, perches or ceiling of the cage. I just wanted to know "why" be did it. It sounds like quite a few different kinds do it.

What kind of bird is this and what should we do for it? Found this little guy in between a screen door and main house door after a big storm. The weather's still not nice out so I put him in an old bird cage we had around, gave water and bird seed (I have a parakeet), and covered him up for the night. So what kind of bird is it and what should we do with it in the morning? Put him back outside and hope parents find him? Thanks http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/7114/img0122bd7.jpg http://img50.imageshack.us/img50/5323/img0123hh9.jpg

I need to cover my bird up for the night? But she is singing, should I wait for her to stop whisteling, or can I just go ahead and cover up her cage

Why is my parakeets head tilted to the side? I went to cover up my bird cage tonight and noticed that my parakeets head was tilted to the side.

Can the Bird perch that feel like sand paper hurt the birds leg grip? My 3 year old conure started to limb all of a sudden. My husband says it is because of the sandy covered perch. The bird has had this perch for 2 years. It is small on the side of the cage, he stands on it to look at his imagine in his mirror. He is limbing on his left foot when walking on the table

My bird chews the bars of its cage all the time. Drives me crazy. HELP!? My quaker parrot has plenty of toys and gets plenty of attention, but when he is in his cage he chews on the bars constantly. It is worse then nails on a chalkboard. When he does this I cover him up and he stops. When I uncover him he goes right back to it. How can I break this behavior? Thanks.

How do u know when a bird is sleepin? when your bird is sleeping after u cover the cage I Let the bird breather I cover the cage up with a light cover and i dont cover it all the way

Where on-line can I buy cheap sheets as individual pieces? I have a lot of pets and use flat king size sheets to cover my furniture and bird cage. Where on-line can I buy cheap flat sheets? I don't need a "set" of sheets - I only need the flat ones.....everyplace I've found cheap sheets only sells the set.

New Parakeet owner advice.. should I cover the cage? I just got a new parakeet yesterday. I have had it uncovered and on a desk for about a day. I was reading some new bird owner information online and it suggested that you leave the cage covered for the first 7 days. Should I cover the cage now even though it has been uncovered for 24 hours already? Do you have any more helpful advice?

We took a wild bird in.? We came home and this little bird was standing right in front of our door. My 6 year old approached it. I had not seen it yet when my daughter was huddling over to protect it. Without much fight my husband cradled it. We did not have a bird cage nor know why it was not flying away. It did hid for a few hours then found it literally right under our toes. Well actually my husbands feet while I was at work. We kept it for the next few days. We put the bird in our old hamster’s cage. We gave it water and seeds. The bird would chirp ever so sweetly. So calming that is did not interrupt anyone’s sleep. Last night I started covering the cage with a light towel so that it is not disturbed. About an hour ago my husband renewed the water as I looked online for other sources of food for wild birds. The bird seemed to like the change and was perched on the edged of the water. The girls ask why is our bird sleeping on it's side. I ask how can this inoccent living being be gone? I was not able to finish. I just can't tell you enought the pain I feel. I want a good answer, too bad it can't be from God.

What was Maya Angelo's poem called "I know why the caged bird sings" is about? Maya Angelou born1928 has had a great variety of experiences: she toured twenty-two nations as a dancer, worked on a newspaper in Egypt, lectured at the University of Ghana in western Africa, and directed a film in hollywood. She has written poetry,fiction, and plays.Born Maguerite Johnson,Angelou and her brother Bailey, were raised by their grandmother Annie Henderson(whom they called Momma) the owner of a general store in the black area of Stamps, Arkansas. The following excerpt from her autobiography covers the time when Marguerite is about ten years old. Unusually bright but painfully self-conscious, she has become withdrawn and refuses to speak to anyone.

Help my bird is so crazy in love with me? I have had her for a week she is an 8 week old cockatiel and she cries the static noise and she wont get off me when she is on me she gets really stressed when i leave the room flapping screaming at the bottom of the cage and as soon as she sees me she crys and she is kept in my bedroom so she sees me a lot. Next year im going to collage and i will be gone basicaly all day i have toys for her and i feed her veggies i play with her. Tonight it was time for her to go to bed and she scratched me with her claws because she just didnt want to be in her cage and go to sleep. I need her to be weened from me, i dont mean to sound like i dont love her i do but she is getting to much lol. Now she is in her cage with the covers on and isnt making a noise. I just want her to be happy and not scared when im not around. Please help me. Thanks Thanks but birds can be weaned at 6 weeks lol and she eats fine she just loves me because I spend all that time with her other than that she is happy and healthy and fine, I meant more in the future, any way I bought her from a very good breeder and he has hand raised her from basically day one im no bird expert but I know I have done nothing wrong but honestly love my bird and wants what is best, you have some hide telling me all that Laura. The answer above yours is a great answer and he knows what he is on about. You no if people don’t have anything supportive or encouraging to say about someone then they shouldn’t say it at all. Oh and she can sit on a perch fine thanks. Laura you need to learn a little bit more about how other people in this life do things instead of criticising them with out not knowing.

I acn't get my bird to shut up in the mornings what can i do to mack it stop? It's a little boy and I alway cover his cage at night and he's still way to loud,He's so loud that you can here him from the basment.

Outdoor Conure Bird? I am keeping my conure outside. I know wild flocks have been known to survive in cold states ( I am in FL) but how cold is too cold for him to stay outside? Up until about a month ago he was an indoor bird. I do cover the cage w/ blankets at night and he seems to be fine. It has gotten as cold as in the 50s. Please advise.

is it important to have a bedding in the cage for a cockatiel? it almost seems pointless (without an explanation) when the cage will allow everything to fall thru into the tray under the cage. he is only in the cage to sleep and stays on his perch. i do have newspaper in there, but only for shredding (its not covering the whole bottom). serious answers only-please. this bird IS my life.

What do you like best about Weird NJ magazine? Do you use it just as reading material, or as a travel guide... or to line your bird cage? What are your favorite subjects covered?

directions on how to build a bird cage? I am planning to start raising love birds and cockatiels. they will have store bought cages while breeding but for the cockatiels i was wanting a very large cage to put two pairs of cockatiels in while not breeding possibly a 4ft square cage. i have found some poultry fencing that is coated in pvc that covers the galvanised coating on the fence.

What is the best way to keep my cats in my new fenced yard? I am moving to a new house with a smaller yard with an 8ft privacy fence. They are indoor cats but they like to go outside sometimes and I fear that they might jump the fence. I don't want them wandering in the street or neighbor's yard. A long leash? Put a cover over the backyard like a big bird cage at the zoo? I really love my cats and don't wish to risk losing them.

What websites can you buy plastic covered hardware cloth from? What is the specific name for the cloth? I want to build a custom bird cage, so i dont want to buy a HUGE roll of it. It also needs to be in the united states area. I could search myself if i knew the technical name for the stuff.

What are you doing of a wedding card holder for the gift table? Anything creative? I thought about a basket but I think it's a little dull...... I don't feel like looking for a bird cage. The cater is a rip off for renting them. I refuse to pay $50 for something that is used once no craft store premade stuff. I tried borrowing one and was actually given something but it turned out to be a rusty old mail box covered in satin with stuff hot glued to it- YUCK. I could make a satin box but I want to see what other people were doing first. If you can think of something that is reuseable that would be wonderful!!! It's a fall wedding- colors a brown and pink. I am not doing a "theme" thing just fall and wedding :)

Have I got everything covered for my new bird? okay, i just need to know if i have everything coverd. this is its cage http://www.theinteriorgallery.com/pd_royal_birdcage.cfm i got grit seed water. and at the top of the cage i have a thing for a nest to go in and i have the sticks, hay etc. and I have an air purifier so it doesnt smell bad :) its a dove.

How many people found the cover of the New Yorker Magazine completely tastless? I don't care what party you're affiliated with, surely you agree that the caracature of the Obamas was distateful and nothing more than trash. Whoever is in charge of that rag ought to be fired for allowing something like that on the cover. I hope that magazine lines a lot of bird cages this week.

Bird Allergy and Special Caging? I am interested in getting a specific bird I saw. I have experience with birds, but am a little apprehensive because my husband may be allergic. I was thinking of building an enclosure out of plexiglass, with venting covered with filter material, of course with caging on the vents so that the bird(s) could not escape if they chewed through it. I was wondering whether anyone else has ever tried this, and if so, what sort of results they had. Please answer if you have some sort of knowledge on the topic. Someone also told me that the air cleaners that also have the infrared devices on them can clean the air to the point that the allergens are not an issue. Comments.

Why is new canary is nibbling the sandpaper on the cage floor? The paper only covers 1/3 of the wire floor, but the bird is very focussed on it, and is nibbling and rubbing it. Should I remove the paper? he has a new cuttlefish, but perhaps does not know what to do with it.

Concerned about my bird getting enough sleep- help!? I am a student and I have sooo much homework, so I stay up late. My pet parakeet lives in my room, so when I'm up late, no matter how hard I try to be quiet, he ends up staying up late too. He is a very light sleeper. I know that birds need to get at least 10 hours of sleep each night, and I really want my bird to be healthy. What should I do? I am already using a cage cover and putting it on his cage at about 8:30 each night.

how do i carry my bird to the vet? i think my budgie badly injjuried his wing, it's bleeding and since it's the first time something like this is happening i really should take him to the vet-the only prob it'll be the first time and i have no smaller cage his cage is the the one with 3 tiers long, not too high--plus it's really cold outside in the cold alert toronto weather, how should i carry him out and how should i cover the cage-will draft or the intense cold kill him-or is there something i could do at home to stop this without going to the vet....thankx.

Does anyone know anything about zinc poisoning in birds? My lorikeet has been having seizures. The vet has narrowed down the cause to either epilepsy or zinc poisoning, and the test results are coming back in a week. In the meantime, can you tell me all you know about it? Here are the facts: - he's ~1 year old - I got him from another owner 2 months ago. He came with a cage (covered in enamel, but might be zinc). - Some of his toys have metallic parts. They are all specialised bird toys, so I assumed they would be safe. - His food bowls came with him. They look like they've been scoured down, and are magnetic. Could that the the cause? It would be great if anyone could tell me how to distinguish between zinc and, say, aluminium. I don't want to take all his toys away. Thanks for your help, this is so stressful and I've been very upset.