How to keep birds of another bird's cage

[Momo & Mido]

Umi (our little recently rescued lovebird) is recovering in her new cage!
But with that collar (and not being a great climber), she will be mostly on the floor of her cage. There will be more surgeries in the future unfortunately.
Momo and Mido (our two male lovebirds) are obsessed with her and can't stay away from her cage. I keep her in there for now because I don't want them to bully or hurt her.

My thought now is to put plexiglass half way with holes and hooks to hang it so she can't bite the toes or any of them instigate a fight. But I could use some advise and new ideas!

So my question is: what do you do (or know someone who does this) to keep everyone safe when one bird is recovering in their cage while the rest is flying free?

 

[Zara]

@webchirp @finchly @Birdbabe @fluffypoptarts

 

[webchirp]

Plexiglass is likely what I would do as well.

 

[Destiny]

Not sure how long you have had Umi, but remember to provide an adequate quarantine period before introducing new birds.

Regarding your question, plexi glass is a good choice because it allows light while blocking toes and beaks. For the top of the cage, anything solid and flat should do the trick. Cardboard works in a pinch. You can also try repositioning the cage so it is up against a wall or other solid surface to block one or two sides. Or moving the whole cage into a different room.

 

[finchly]

On the top of the cages we use clear plastic mats. They’re flexible and can roll up. I’m not sure if hubby cut up a computer mat or if they’re for bathtubs.

 

[Leih]

I was also thinking maybe those "seed guard" skirt type things. They're meant to go around the bottom to catch mess. Since she is mainly at the bottom of her cage for now and the foreseeable future, that may be an easy fix.

 

[Leih]

Like this:

 

[Momo & Mido]

Plexiglass is likely what I would do as well.

Thank you for you respons!

 

[Momo & Mido]

Not sure how long you have had Umi, but remember to provide an adequate quarantine period before introducing new birds.

Regarding your question, plexi glass is a good choice because it allows light while blocking toes and beaks. For the top of the cage, anything solid and flat should do the trick. Cardboard works in a pinch. You can also try repositioning the cage so it is up against a wall or other solid surface to block one or two sides. Or moving the whole cage into a different room.

Thank you for your advice!

We had a quarantaine period and did all the tests for contagious diseases. And we are in the clear! I have sheets hanging on the back of all the cages for noise, so it wil be mainly for the front and sides. I like to keep her in the same room with my other birds to make her feel less lonely. But you are right that safety comes first

 

[Momo & Mido]

On the top of the cages we use clear plastic mats. They’re flexible and can roll up. I’m not sure if hubby cut up a computer mat or if they’re for bathtubs.

Good idea! Thank you!

 

[Momo & Mido]

I was also thinking maybe those "seed guard" skirt type things. They're meant to go around the bottom to catch mess. Since she is mainly at the bottom of her cage for now and the foreseeable future, that may be an easy fix.

We had birds come in with a cage that had that at my work. I thought they made that themselves... but that is a real thing! I'm going to look for that. Thank you!

 

[webchirp]

On the top of the cages we use clear plastic mats. They’re flexible and can roll up. I’m not sure if hubby cut up a computer mat or if they’re for bathtubs.

That is a great idea. Once I swap out the carpet for vinyl planking in my room, I'll have two and I was just wondering what I was going to do with them.