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Hi all,
I am looking after a macaw and african grey. I have no experience of this and would like some help please.
How often should i clean the cages? And with what?
How often should the paper be changed?
How do I clean up feaces build with releasing toxin
Anything thing else someone needs to know about looking after them.
Also im doing it for a sick relative.
I am looking after a macaw and african grey. I have no experience of this and would like some help please.
How often should i clean the cages? And with what?
How often should the paper be changed?
How do I clean up feaces build with releasing toxin
Anything thing else someone needs to know about looking after them.
Also im doing it for a sick relative.
I'm not an expert on either species but my reading has indicated that feather dust from the Grey can be harmful to macaws, specifically their respiratory system.
On this basis, in your shoes, I would make sure that the two species are kept in separate rooms and that you have adequate air purifying/filtration systems in place.
On this basis, in your shoes, I would make sure that the two species are kept in separate rooms and that you have adequate air purifying/filtration systems in place.
Welcome, very kind of you to look after these 2 for a sick relative.
I line the bottom of the cages with clean newspaper several layers and gently remove soiled ones daily or twice daily.
I keep soft cloths especially for cage cleaning and use hot water and often diluted F10SC. Fresh food and water must be changed daily and keep an eye they have not been soiled.
Are they used to coming out of their cages?
I guess they have lived by each others for years so I know that Lozhinge mentioned keeping them separate rooms but if they are used to being together I would continue. But let's see what other members recommend/suggest.
May we have photos of them please we do love photos.
I line the bottom of the cages with clean newspaper several layers and gently remove soiled ones daily or twice daily.
I keep soft cloths especially for cage cleaning and use hot water and often diluted F10SC. Fresh food and water must be changed daily and keep an eye they have not been soiled.
Are they used to coming out of their cages?
I guess they have lived by each others for years so I know that Lozhinge mentioned keeping them separate rooms but if they are used to being together I would continue. But let's see what other members recommend/suggest.
May we have photos of them please we do love photos.
Good point about the possibility of the two being accustomed to each others company, Diana.
In those circumstances I would be dusting & vacuuming a minimum of twice per day in addition to the air purifiers going full-time.
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HI,
Do you know how I can clean off soiled pieces that have hardened. As there is some pieces that look like rocks and I cannot remove it? TIA.
With the various kinds of parakeet poops I deal with, applying water (or vinegar-in-water) usually softens the poops after a few minutes and allows for easier removal.
I've no idea how effective that might prove with macaw poops!
Perhaps @MJGB - MikeJenGaryBeckyBoo can advise. Or other members too.
MJGB - MikeJenGaryBeckyBoo
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Good advice given so far about managing dust levels and using air filters. We have 2 macaws and they have 2 filters running in their room most of the time. (Off at night when they are still, as it's quite noisy). As for poops..... its like acid concrete if you don't manage to get it quickly! 
We use F10 solution as had already been mentioned here. Cage wise, we found using newspaper was no good for us. We were using so much of it and it was a faff swapping it out. We use wooden cat litter instead and just do regular poo picks and then a big change every other week. Well done for helping out!
We use F10 solution as had already been mentioned here. Cage wise, we found using newspaper was no good for us. We were using so much of it and it was a faff swapping it out. We use wooden cat litter instead and just do regular poo picks and then a big change every other week. Well done for helping out!macaw!
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Its in regards to the greys. Not the macaw. Lol.
using this method would allow for safe removal yes? I understand that their poo can be dangerous for humans. Thanks for you reply.
I can't think why it wouldn't be safe to use diluted vinegar or F10 to clean the poops up.
Obviously you'd thoroughly wash your hands afterwards!
plumsmum
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Here is another suggestion and its on offer!! This is what I use and its brilliant for getting stains out of the carpet also! Handy to have.
www.northernparrots.com
Poop dangerous for humans? Would that have to be a lot? Such as never cleaning the cage?
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Poop dangerous for humans? Would that have to be a lot? Such as never cleaning the cage?