Does anyone use this on parrot cages? If so, how does it do getting dried poo/food out of all the nooks and crannies and also rope perches?
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First spray the cage with a cleaner like clorax, then use the wire attachment to the steamer to remove excess buildup.
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I have two cockatiels and a parakeet that reside in the cage. It works perfectly. I have added limbs from PetSmart and the birds love it. It is like a little tree for them with extra perches. The grating does not cause any harm to small birds.
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We used in in a cage with 2 budgies and at first they did not rest on the feeding bar they just jumped into the food dish part. I put a little bit of those sand paper grips that go on perches and they started using the feeding bar. Once they were used to it I removed the sand paper.
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I have two of these and will be purchasing a third. I have no problems with many birds using it. I do empty, clean, and refill it every 3-4 days when I do the same for my hummingbird feeders (hummers really want fresh homemade nectar). All types of birds would rather have fresh water when possible.
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I am not sure how it would work to clean bird cages. I use mine for steaming drapes and for steaming clothes. I have not tried it on anything stainless. If that was my only reason to purchase this steamer I wouldn't spend the money
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Yes it would definitely pick up dust and seeds from your parrots. I have two dogs, and one of them has very fine fur. The vacuum picks it up easily from both the carpet and the wood floors. It is so easy to disconnect the tubing from the base to get in the corners too.
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all cages are made that way now days so, what I do is use a old tooth brush . You can also spray the grill with pam ( take the birds out first ) once a month it will make it easier to keep clean .
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I had an aviculturist say they used it to fog the aviary, but I really don't know how safe that is. I haven't done it. I believe it is safe around small animals and use it for cleaning and to soak handfeeding syringes/equipment. It seems to work well and does not have an objectionable odor. I'd ask the manufacturer for sure though about fogging.
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Hi. This is suggested for large birds, african greys, macaws, dogs, puppies, etc. Thank you!
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I think it is, I my opion they save money on the gauge of the wire and the thickness of the cage posts. I have pacific parrotlets in mine, but they aren't really chewing on the cage. I've had cheap cages and they do start chewing on the coatings when they start to peal off, but after about a year there hasn't been any change in the cage material. It nice to be able to separate two birds, especially since one of the females is in heat right now.
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Had to work on this a bit. Adjusted the rope so bird could stand, put her head in a pick at first. Had to clean out the cage and remove all bits of food and then all of a sudden she went in and that was it!! This is really working so well!! No mess, no more waste and it is really great!!! I did put some food into the front compartment to start with and she took it. I am really loving this!!!
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I use a cage cleaner safe for small animals available at PETsMART. I spray it down,scrub with a brush and wipe it dry.
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Uhh, yeah, it would probably would. That sounds like a really gross job but this this steamer has removed calcified raspberry juice off of cabinet doors (along with the paint). I can't imagine parrot poop being that much tougher a job.
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I have not had critter problems, but I take precautions, every cage is not foolproof. I places cement stepping stones and sand under mine to prevent dig unders. I also added knobs and a easy hook and eye latch. Still a good deal even with my personal care and improvements.
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Depending on your parrot, If they try to escape or not and size wise, the bottom is a bit concerning but I places a zip tie at the four corners to keep the corners sercure. I remove them to clean. But the cage as a whole unit is suitable for parrots, I have a lovebird, and it's spacious for him. No openings seem too big, he hasn't tried to escape (as he is an escape artist) from this cage. It's worth it. What type of bird are you housing?
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The last cage that I used had a grate at the bottom that I kept the litter in, so the chinchilla was not able to scatter it. It was much easier to clean also. I am thinking about putting something like that over the trays again. Make sure the grate is small, so they don't get their feet caught.
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I don't know what your bird cage is made of but I do know this steamer has worked great on everything in my bathroom and that includes my shower doors and the trim around the shower doors. The steamer removed some grout that had gotten on shower door trim and hardened. The trim looks brand new!