I have an African Grey with a crippled foot. I will be getting him a larger cage and want to make some cage modifications, ie, shelves, ramps, etc. Want ideas from people who have done it. Care to share?
2007-01-30 15:21:06 · 4 answers · asked by parrot.crazy 2 in Pets ➔ Birds
Dr Fosters and Smith (fostersmith.com) has a sunning perch- can hang on the side of the cage and provide platforms- but are still grates and easy to clean. You can also get very wide perches (cotton and wood) if he can rest some weight on it.
As for ramps, I have seen plexi glass with pegs or wood with pegs (like a ladder, but without holes between the runs. I would definately not angle them too much.
Also: I would suggest not clipping his wings too short- he may need them for balance.
Good luck and I am glad to hear you still want to take care of him!
2007-01-30 15:28:30 · answer #1 · answered by D 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's surprising how much they can do with only one good foot. The shelves others have mentioned, plus the close together perches may be a good idea. Ramps sound like a great idea. Ladders that he can use to get around on using his beak and good foot, too.
I once worked with a brain damaged cockatoo who had trouble keeping his balance, so we made his cage wider than it was long so he could still sit on a perch, but he couldn't fall very fall if he lost his balance.
It really depends on the bird and his particular infirmity, but I'm sure you'll do great with him.
2007-02-06 00:15:57 · answer #2 · answered by Behaviorist 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you can get perches that called deck perches they hand in side . its a large self . i had crippled tiel i had a arch for her. put the food on the botton
2007-02-02 21:55:27 · answer #3 · answered by tootsie6786 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put the perches closer to gether so its easy to get around
2007-02-03 17:59:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋