Difficulty navigating cage...

[blewin]

So, in a new bit of Buddy oddness, she's off the floor, but sticks to the perches in her cage. She really wants to be as high up as possible. The problem is that her food and water is on the bottom of the cage, and we can't lift them to where she wants them unless we hold them.

This has never been an issue before, and she seems healthy again (and LOUD). Any suggestions?

 

[painesgrey]

Can you get some of these little food cups (most pet stores have them too) and hook them up near her favorite perches?

 

[gibsongrrrl]

So, in a new bit of Buddy oddness, she's off the floor, but sticks to the perches in her cage. She really wants to be as high up as possible. The problem is that her food and water is on the bottom of the cage, and we can't lift them to where she wants them unless we hold them.

This has never been an issue before, and she seems healthy again (and LOUD). Any suggestions?

buy new food/water dishes that you can hang higher in the cage. I don't use any of the dishes that came with my cages because they put the bowls low where they can be easily soiled.

 

[iamwhoiam]

Great that Buddy is better! Check out the In & Out Smart Crocks

 

[Sylvi_]

I'm glad to hear Buddy is doing better.

For sure try the clip on dishes, I believe these may work as well: Lixit Quick Lock Bird Bath | Petco Store

 

[Cockatoo-Dust]

Good to hear she's doing better.
As for the dishes, i favor the stainless ones because they are easy to clean.
CC5 Coop Cup 5 oz Bolt On SS - STAINLESS STEEL BOWLS

 

[blewin]

We secured a food dish higher up, and I left her millet on the floor (trying to motivate her to use the whole cage.). I'll have to look into the water dishes. Her cage is good for just her, but I don't want it too cluttered with stuff...sigh.

 

[blewin]

The higher food dish was a hit. Buddy went right to it. We'll get a new water dish tomorrow. Today, we just dropped her off at the water a few times. She's blind in one eye still (her only issue), which the vet says is why she's staying off the bottom of the cage. We were thinking about a bigger cage down the line, but the vet said her current size is perfect, considering the vision issues.

 

[iamwhoiam]

Very good that placing the food dish higher has worked out for Buddy.