biting on the cage

sno
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biting on the cage Oct 14, 2014 7:46:10 GMT -5

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Post by sno on Oct 14, 2014 7:46:10 GMT -5

ok my son had noticed both my birds have pieces missing from there beak, I think it is from trying to eat the cage to get out. I have separated the 2 because the male was being very mean to the female. so far so good. we been letting them out one at a time for a few days. yesterday i let them out together which they did ok. How can i get them to stop trying to peel the cage apart?

easttex
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biting on the cage Oct 14, 2014 9:20:18 GMT -5

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Post by easttex on Oct 14, 2014 9:20:18 GMT -5

It is hard to convince a bird not to chew on something that you can't take away from them.

Best thing you can do is to make sure you have a cage that can withstand the abuse. Powder coated or stainless steel are my recommendations. No zinc. It is toxic.

Birds that don't tolerate each other well inside a single cage often will do fine outside of it. That's not to say you shouldn't keep a close eye on them.

Quaker Peppy (RIP my sweet pea), CAG Allie, dogs Wanda and Bonnie, feral kitties Cleo and Antoinette, mice Charlotte and Emily, née Jake and Elwood

sno Hatchling Posts: 29	biting on the cage Oct 14, 2014 11:02:45 GMT -5 Caseysmom likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by sno on Oct 14, 2014 11:02:45 GMT -5 Ok I will see what I can do about a different cage. Thanks for helping me.

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