Is it ok if I put soil that is used for plants in the bottom of the cage? Will it give any health problems to my birds? If yes are there any other suggestions? My Alpha plan is to put compost to the bottom, covering the floor of the cage, planting some plants compatible with the birds and the droppings of the birds will have good effect on the soil. The seeds they drop will be food for them also as they will be sown(sow?) in the soil. and so on.. like a cycle you see.. any opinions or advices? thanks!
2007-03-09 07:16:27 · 3 answers · asked by sedi 2 in Pets ➔ Birds
Sorry, sounds like a good idea but it won't work. What will happen is the birds will drop far to many seeds over time. This seed will build up into a thick mat of germinated seed. The birds may eat a little of the seed sprouts but most of it will sour and rot and get covered with a lot of bird droppings. You will find the soil will also sour and you will have to rake the whole lot out. You are far better off paving or cementing the floor so it can be kept clean. If you want to grow seed or plants for your birds, do so in large flat pots that you can remove and replace as needed. Please make sure the plants you use aren't poisonous to birds, native plants are usually the best.
2007-03-09 15:03:01 · answer #1 · answered by Kazzbar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The birds would probably just pull the plants out. Plus it sounds real messy. Bird poop has alot of bacteria and it will start to smell as well.
2007-03-09 07:47:20 · answer #2 · answered by KathyS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you never know if manure is poision to birds O.O
2007-03-09 17:04:14 · answer #3 · answered by ;] 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋