We have a house full of cats, and a few birds have lately been lodged permanently with us - I'm trying to find ways of keeping the birds safe from the cats without confining them to another room, and I'm considering suspending their cage from the ceiling with a wire. Or are my cats simply going to jump onto it across the room from the piano then? I'd hate to test it. What do you suspect will happen?
2006-09-08 14:42:07 · 16 answers · asked by Tahini Classic 7 in Pets ➔ Birds
Your cats will DEFINITELY try to jump, even from the floor, to get the birds. Your only sure-fire way to prevent any mishaps would be to keep the cats and the birds in separate rooms.
Have a lovely rest of the evening.
2006-09-08 14:48:48 · answer #1 · answered by Goblin g 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you put the birds in a suspended cage, the birds will love it and so will the cats as it will keep them busy trying to reach the cage.
If you suspend the cage it has to be out of reach of the cats, remembering that cats can get into places that you never thought they could reach.
2006-09-08 21:50:32 · answer #2 · answered by Harley 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. The cats are going to try to get at the birds.
We had our birds in a room where we didn't let the cats in, for a really long time.
The doves are in a cage in the dining room area, to keep them where we can see them, so the kittens won't get them. I train each cat that the birds' cage is off limits. The cats will have fun swinging on the cage, if they are like mine.
2006-09-11 19:12:17 · answer #3 · answered by Debra S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My 8 yr old daughter was reading your question and wanted to answer it. She said, "Yes, cat's like birds and they will do anything to get them. They also love a challenge. So, my guess would be make sure the cage has small spaces between the bars. I know our cat likes to watch our birds, a conure and a dove. We have them in a cage that is sitting on a stand. So far they have been safe, and not extra feathers have appeared."
Good luck with your bird and cats.
2006-09-08 22:39:46 · answer #4 · answered by Kim 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For the safety of your birds you should remove them from the room where the Cats are. You are locking these birds in cages and it is your responsibly to try and keep them safe from predators.
2006-09-12 12:14:01 · answer #5 · answered by Birdcharmer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't doubt that the cats will try to fly across the room from the piano to get at that cage. They're pretty ingenious and persistent when it comes to things like birds.
2006-09-08 21:50:01 · answer #6 · answered by IAskUAnswer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I speak from experience. Yes they will. If you try it make sure that there is no way they can yank the bottom off the cage. That's what they did to me. Luckily I got the birds caught angain before anyone got eaten.
It's not the cat's fault. They have strong prey drive for anything that moves fast or flutters.
2006-09-08 22:18:20 · answer #7 · answered by Robin D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a Senegal Parrot with a fairly large cage. I usally leave the door open for him to climb about his cage. My cat will climb into the cage and curl up to take a nap. He never has bother my bird.
2006-09-09 23:50:58 · answer #8 · answered by justme 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes ,they will try anything to get to your bird cage. I own 2 cats, and every bird I ever had, they some how found a way to get to, no matter what I did.
My advice to you is enjoy your bird while you still have it.
2006-09-08 21:49:09 · answer #9 · answered by paganex 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, you'd be amazed what cats can do when they put their minds to it. I was stunned to wake up one morning to my kitty crying, only to find she had gotten herself on top of the refrigerator and couldn't figure out how to get down! Plus, my kitties, who show no interest in any toy I bring home, still go totally nuts when they see/hear the birds outside. It's their instincts.
I think the birds are going to have to have their own room to be totally safe!
2006-09-08 21:52:09 · answer #10 · answered by missd1975 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋