Rooftop ideas please!!

[Momo & Mido]

Hi there everyone!

It's been way too long since I've posted.

I need help with my cages.
I have these two cages now:


Since I've seen a picture on here (years ago) Ive been playing with the idea to kind off make a flat roof on top of the cage that I can attach lamps to. Like LED bars that you use in a kitchen for instance. I can make a frame that rests on the cage, attach a board on top of that and attach the lamps on to that. A little bit like an aquarium.

Right now we have very bright lights hanging from the ceiling. But that makes it permanent on where I place the cages. And with something on it the whole roof there is a little less stress about landing on cages. Plus you can keep things on there that you don't have to move when I cover the cage at night (like their foraging box and water fountain).

I really like to see examples or hear different ideas.
If you like my idea I really like some tips on that too if you have them. Like what are the best materials to use.

I'm looking forward to all the replies!!

 

[Sparkles99]

My birds don’t have lights. Is there a particular reason yours might need them?

Nice to see you back!

 

[Momo & Mido]

Unfortunately in our home we don't have much light exposure. So it's just to give them a little extra for when they need to be in the cage

 

[Zara]

I've seen some people use desk LED lights, that are just a big clip and clip them to the cage. As well as a floor lamp next to the cage. Have you looked at the cage setup thread? I think there were some there with lamps.

 

[Momo & Mido]

I’ve tried the clip lamps. But I could not find the right ones that bend the right way and fit a E27 lamp
I haven’t seen that thread. I’ll see if I can find it. Thank you

 

[Zara]

I’ll see if I can find it.

It's a long one, so get a cup of tea ready.. Here's the link;

Post your cage set-ups!

Let's have everybody post their playstand, cage, bird room (anywhere for our fids) set-ups! I'll start! 1st - my budgie cage, I've actually re-organized it and need a new picture! I also need a pic of Jeeper's cage and a new one of Little One! aah! 2nd picture is Little One's set-up.

forums.avianavenue.com

 

[owlsthetic]

I have the M&M cage company chewguard lights for my cages and I like them a lot personally!

 

[Momo & Mido]

I have the M&M cage company chewguard lights for my cages and I like them a lot personally! View attachment 431381

Gorgeous setup!
Do you maybe have some pictures of how you attached the lights to the cage? And maybe how your rooftop looks?

 

[owlsthetic]

Gorgeous setup!
Do you maybe have some pictures of how you attached the lights to the cage? And maybe how your rooftop looks?

Thank you!

They come with SS mounting brackets to mount on your cage... I think you can attach from inside the cage as well but I prefer it mounted from the outside

I especially like it because of chewguard and the SS protected cord since both my birds have tried going for the cords

Cagetop view:



From Inside the Cages:



I didn't find the lights to be overwhelmingly birght or anything but I did put a strip of paper between the lights and my cages just to soften it a bit since my room does have some natural lighting already. But I think it's really helpful that you can mount the lights to the side or back (move them around) if you'd prefer not to have the lights overhead, I think they also sell elevating mounting brackets for those that want it mounted higher from the cages

EZ PetLight with ChewGuard 18" is the exact ones I have but they also have non chewguard ones if your birds don't chew that much

One con is that the timer/controls is sold separately so if you don't get the timer then you have to turn it on and off by plugging it in and out all the time. Though a solution I found is using a surge protector with power switches which can be used to turn the lights on and off

 

[Momo & Mido]

A bit of a delay response. But thank you so much! That is such a great setup and gives me a lot of good ideas. I’ll see if I can find something like that here in Europe.
Thank you for taking the time to show me

 

[Momo & Mido]

Thank you!

They come with SS mounting brackets to mount on your cage... I think you can attach from inside the cage as well but I prefer it mounted from the outside

I especially like it because of chewguard and the SS protected cord since both my birds have tried going for the cords

Cagetop view:
View attachment 431659
View attachment 431660

From Inside the Cages:
View attachment 431661
View attachment 431662

I didn't find the lights to be overwhelmingly birght or anything but I did put a strip of paper between the lights and my cages just to soften it a bit since my room does have some natural lighting already. But I think it's really helpful that you can mount the lights to the side or back (move them around) if you'd prefer not to have the lights overhead, I think they also sell elevating mounting brackets for those that want it mounted higher from the cages

EZ PetLight with ChewGuard 18" is the exact ones I have but they also have non chewguard ones if your birds don't chew that much

One con is that the timer/controls is sold separately so if you don't get the timer then you have to turn it on and off by plugging it in and out all the time. Though a solution I found is using a surge protector with power switches which can be used to turn the lights on and off

View attachment 431668

A bit of a delayed response. But thank you so much! That is such a great setup and gives me a lot of good ideas. I’ll see if I can find something like that here in Europe.
Thank you for taking the time to show me

 

[owlsthetic]

A bit of a delayed response. But thank you so much! That is such a great setup and gives me a lot of good ideas. I’ll see if I can find something like that here in Europe.
Thank you for taking the time to show me

No problem at all

Maybe Amazon might carry the lights in Europe? At least they do for Canada so it might be worth checking... But I hope you find something that works out!

 

[SpookyTrees]

Thank you!

They come with SS mounting brackets to mount on your cage... I think you can attach from inside the cage as well but I prefer it mounted from the outside

I especially like it because of chewguard and the SS protected cord since both my birds have tried going for the cords

Cagetop view:
View attachment 431659
View attachment 431660

From Inside the Cages:
View attachment 431661
View attachment 431662

I didn't find the lights to be overwhelmingly birght or anything but I did put a strip of paper between the lights and my cages just to soften it a bit since my room does have some natural lighting already. But I think it's really helpful that you can mount the lights to the side or back (move them around) if you'd prefer not to have the lights overhead, I think they also sell elevating mounting brackets for those that want it mounted higher from the cages

EZ PetLight with ChewGuard 18" is the exact ones I have but they also have non chewguard ones if your birds don't chew that much

One con is that the timer/controls is sold separately so if you don't get the timer then you have to turn it on and off by plugging it in and out all the time. Though a solution I found is using a surge protector with power switches which can be used to turn the lights on and off

View attachment 431668

I love the natural rope perch you are using!!! Can you share where to purchase please?

 

[owlsthetic]

I love the natural rope perch you are using!!! Can you share where to purchase please?

It's the Planet Pleasures Boing Bird Perch

They're great! I think I'm using the Medium or Large size ones for the cagetop. I also have the small size ones in their cages as well

 

[SpookyTrees]

It's the Planet Pleasures Boing Bird Perch

They're great! I think I'm using the Medium or Large size ones for the cagetop. I also have the small size ones in their cages as well

Thank you so so much!!! I will definitely be ordering