Thanks!Βeautiful!!!
Jaiden is a girl, as I mentioned in the intro post. I made it out of a Sprite bottle and a large water bottle. I cut off the bottom of the water bottle, drilled some holes in the neck of the Sprite bottle, then I hot-glued the cap of the Sprite bottle to the bottom of the water bottle, then I put a wire held in by a plastic strap in order to mount it in the cage. Also, it cleans itself since it's a water dispenser.What a handsome boy! BTW how did you make that fountain? also how do you keep it clean being its plastic?
Im sorry, I didn't see that yet, I shall correct that to a gorgeous girl!!Jaiden is a girl, as I mentioned in the intro post.
What kind of wire? And what are you using as the mesh for the cage?then I put a wire held in by a plastic strap in order to mount it in the cage.
Goodness, no. You will still need to clean it, and frequently at that. Bacteria grows rapidly in such an environment. Mold. Algae.Also, it cleans itself since it's a water dispenser.
More or less why I was asking how to clean such item...Bacteria grows rapidly in such an environment.
generic mesh wire from the hardware store, made sure it's 100% zinc-freeShe's beautiful.
What kind of wire? And what are you using as the mesh for the cage?
thanksWhat a cutie she is!
Sadly I can't find the excess wire mesh I still have left over. Also, if the plastic bottle water dispenser is bad, then tell that to the gosh darn internet, and my dad.She’s adorable!!
Cool idea for the water however I am seriously concerned about the plastic.
Soda bottles (and other plastic drink bottles) are designed as a once off use item- I do like to reuse them myself if I can but never ever for my bird.
They cannot be used in cafes and other food places for dispensing sauces etc as the plastic breaks down and deteriorates, I even remember when my kids were little their schools put out warnings to parents to not reuse the plastic drink bottles that you get cordials, soda and juices in simply due to the plastic being safe only for the original drink the bottle contained.
I personally would not be comfortable using a repurposed disposable drink bottle for
my birds.
Can you share the actual name of the mesh wire you have used?
You say generic mesh... to me that would be galvanised wire mesh?
I’m really interested as I’m only familiar with SS or galvanised wire mesh but if yours is zinc free I don’t believe it can be galvanised but it also doesn’t appear to be SS.
Just some wire we found (and cleaned) from the shed, we attached it to the bottle with a plastic strap.What kind of wire? And what are you using as the mesh for the cage?
Shez's info is solid and it took me two seconds of googling to find some sources to back her up. These are just the first few links I grabbed. Do your own research.Sadly I can't find the excess wire mesh I still have left over. Also, if the plastic bottle water dispenser is bad, then tell that to the gosh darn internet, and my dad.
i hate when you're being taught to recycle but then you get turned away because reusing bottles is badShez's info is solid and it took me two seconds of googling to find some sources to back her up. These are just the first few links I grabbed. Do your own research.
How Reusing Plastic Bottles Can Pose Serious Health Hazards
Reusing plastic bottles may actually do more harm than good. Compromised plastics can release toxic chemicals that may lead to serious health issues.www.thoughtco.comFact or fiction: reusing plastic water bottles is harmful to your health
We asked four experts for their opinion on the matterwww.timeslive.co.zaReusing Plastic Bottles: Best Use Practices
Plastic bottles are designed by manufacturers for one-time use only. They can be reused conservatively, provided they've not been heated up or experienced any wear and tear. Learn more about the plastics used to manufacture bottles and best use practices, including recycling.www.healthline.com
Reuse bottles all you want. All anyone is suggesting is that you don't endanger your bird in the doing so.i hate when you're being taught to recycle but then you get turned away because reusing bottles is bad
well, great, pet store water dispensers are just too small, cmon I have 4 birdsReuse bottles all you want. All anyone is suggesting is that you don't endanger your bird in the doing so.
I have four birds too? They all have their own stainless steel bowl in their cages, and additional SS water dishes outside the cages as well. I change the water at least once a day, more if they poop, throw food in, or otherwise soil it. I don't see the problem here.well, great, pet store water dispensers are just too small, cmon I have 4 birds
well damn, i'll just buy them bowlsI have four birds too? They all have their own stainless steel bowl in their cages, and additional SS water dishes outside the cages as well. I change the water at least once a day, more if they poop, throw food in, or otherwise soil it. I don't see the problem here.