New Foragers! Yippie!

[Peachfaced]

I sort of went on a hunt for good platforms because I have two birds with leg/foot issues. I wanted some nice areas for them to be able to safely sit and relax and I've been especially worried about Neut falling off of a perch from higher up once she gets into her permanent cage (she regularly slips off most nights at least once or twice and I hear the little thud on the bottom of her temporary cage - and I did put a rope perch in for her, but prefers the smooth wooden one that she falls off of - NATURALLY).

You're in Florida as well so expect shipping to be around $25!

Ouch, $25 for shipping? Sometimes I think no one considers using flat rate boxes.

D: Poor Neut! Is there any way to make a false bottom (super padded shelf) to catch her for when she does slip off in the big cage? Then you can gradually lower it down if she is able to navigate a little better.

 

[fluffypoptarts]

Ouch, $25 for shipping? Sometimes I think no one considers using flat rate boxes.

D: Poor Neut! Is there any way to make a false bottom (super padded shelf) to catch her for when she does slip off in the big cage? Then you can gradually lower it down if she is able to navigate a little better.

Well, it's from Canada, too. I ordered from Oliver's Garden (also in Canada) and the shipping was much the same. I also cringed! But I really wanted those things for the babies, and sometimes they can be hard to find.

I know, I feel so bad for her. I have been wracking my brain trying to figure out something like that. Maybe I could get a foam pad and put it on the bottom every night when I put her to bed (I'd wrap it so she couldn't eat it). What do you think?

I specifically bought some platforms just for her cage so she'll have multiple resting spots (and will hopefully sleep on one of those), and some of those willow perches that have the flat side (though I may even rotate them to give her a broader, rough surface to give her little feet some purchase).

 

[Heather F]

did y'all see the pirate ship?! so cool!
Pirate Ship Small - Bell Plastic Bird Toys

That's SO ADORABLE! Too bad it's on the wrong side of the border for me and the current exchange rate is so bad.

@fluffypoptarts A foam pad under a pillowcase or some cheap washable baby blankets in there at night sounds like a great idea.

 

[fluffypoptarts]

@fluffypoptarts A foam pad under a pillowcase or some cheap washable baby blankets in there at night sounds like a great idea.

Thank you! I started hunting for foam pads and I began to find doggy beds and memory foam pads for dogs, lol! Washable, too. So one of those in a pillow case might just be perfect. Some of the larger pillows would actually work well, too. My little sweeting will be bouncing when she hits the bottom, lol!!

 

[fluffypoptarts]

@Peachfaced IF you want, I can let you know when I'm going to make another order (may be soon as I tried to be conservative) and you can tell me what you want for Sherb. I will mail it to you in a flat rate priority box or something and that shipping would be a bit cheaper than straight from Canada. Totally up to you, but I would do it.

 

[Peachfaced]

@Peachfaced IF you want, I can let you know when I'm going to make another order (may be soon as I tried to be conservative) and you can tell me what you want for Sherb. I will mail it to you in a flat rate priority box or something and that shipping would be a bit cheaper than straight from Canada. Totally up to you, but I would do it.

My word that would be fantastic. Yeah, do let me know! Would paypal work for you? The vet visit today was reasonable and I got paid today as well so my wallet is happy.

I've heard of people using those puppy pee pads for cushioning; apparently they work fine. In a pinch you could always use a few towels folded up inside of a pillow case and maybe velcro the pillowcase so that somebirdie doesn't sneak inside and make a fort (nest) for herself.

 

[Timmy&Crash]

I am curious how the wheel foragers work you. We have a clear round one similar to these but Timmy just spins it around with the little handle until everything I put inside is on the floor of the cage

 

[fluffypoptarts]

My word that would be fantastic. Yeah, do let me know! Would paypal work for you? The vet visit today was reasonable and I got paid today as well so my wallet is happy.

I've heard of people using those puppy pee pads for cushioning; apparently they work fine. In a pinch you could always use a few towels folded up inside of a pillow case and maybe velcro the pillowcase so that somebirdie doesn't sneak inside and make a fort (nest) for herself.

Ok, will do. Yes, Paypal is fine. I will probably do it in a week or two as I'll be doing cage setup this weekend and deciding what else I needed/wanted from there. So maybe when you have time, take a look and figure out what you'd want to get for Sherbs.

I went and found a foam doggy bed that is just the right size, two soft baby blankets, and a 2-pack of king size pillow cases. LOL!! I will definitely figure out a way to keep her from getting in and nesting!

 

[iamwhoiam]

@bicmeister How are the foragers working out? I still haven't ordered yet because I spent a lot of $$$ at the SWS and still have to finish paying for some things that are on layaway.

 

[redbarnmacaw]

did y'all see the pirate ship?! so cool!
Pirate Ship Small - Bell Plastic Bird Toys

Very cool!!!

I LOVE the plastic perching,

 

[gibsongrrrl]

Very cool!!!

I LOVE the plastic perching,

Omg!!! I forgot about this because it was too small for the girls, but it would be perfect for THE BUDGIE BOYS!!!so glad you saw this and reminded me!

 

[redbarnmacaw]

Just what I wanted to do help you spend

 

[gibsongrrrl]

Just what I wanted to do help you spend

Lol!