my macaw has found a way out of her new cage.She broke the feeding door metal catch which open outwards,I have tried superglue for the moment (bird in other cage) how long will it take for it to bond securely and safe to put her in again.Will this make a permanent fixture
2006-10-24 23:06:13 · 13 answers · asked by Viatcove 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Use gorilla glue it is much better than super glue - it will make it a permanent fixture and it dries fairly quick
2006-10-25 00:20:59 · answer #1 · answered by freemansfox 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you heard of a product called 'chemical metal' made by 'plastic padding'. It bonds pretty much anything to anything if there is enough material to get a grip of. I wouldnt use it if the bird could peck at it tho, its sure to be toxic - well there has to be a drawback of something so versatile. I think it really depends on the type of break, if there is not much to bond together, no bonding agent will hold.
2006-10-25 07:32:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
super glue usually bonds immediately and dries in seconds.
but for metal to metal, that isn't going to do it.
You might try JB Weld, but I think a spot weld or a new cage is in order.
2006-10-24 23:16:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try "forget nails" a type of glue from diy stores or fix with some wire bent and wrapped around the offending items
Simon
2006-10-25 01:21:51 · answer #4 · answered by hodsons1966 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ARALDITE two pack glue will stick most things, being a 2 pack it cures in 10 minutes and will not seperate.
The roof in Sydney Opera House was glued with Araldite only, no fixings.
2006-10-25 22:45:50 · answer #5 · answered by xenon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, the joint will crack without warning. One minute it'll look great, the next it'llbe broke.
I would bind the joint with high tensile wire ( available from a garden centre - used for trying up fruits etc )
2006-10-24 23:21:01 · answer #6 · answered by Michael H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Leave bird in other cage, buy another feeding door from pet shop.
2006-10-24 23:18:09 · answer #7 · answered by kosum 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no and the glue is normally toxic. use a metal mix glue. "Pratly" if you have it in your country, makes a product call pratly steel. It will do the job.
2006-10-24 23:12:04 · answer #8 · answered by albert k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont use super glue - it wont be strong enough and is toxic ...the bars will need to be soldered i suspect rather than welded
2006-10-24 23:17:18 · answer #9 · answered by bluebottle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOUR MACAW SHOULD BE ABLE TO BREAK OIT AGAIN IN ABOUT 5 MINUTES. TRY A FEW PITON CLIPS TO HOLD IT CLOSED
2006-10-24 23:12:43 · answer #10 · answered by judy_r8 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋