Exposure to droppings should be minimized. A grate at the bottom of the cage should be used. Spraying the grate with non-stick cooking spray (PAM) will allow droppings to slide off the grate and into the bottom of the cage.

 

Does any one here spray the cage grate with non-stick spray? I was wondering if it was a safe thing to do.. or a good idea?

Personally it doesn't sound safe but in fact I don't know. Interesting.

I don't see how it would last long even if it is safe. Seems like a lot of hassle when all it takes is a quick swipe with a tissue. Budgie poop is so easy to clean off grates and most of it falls through anyway.

 

But as far as safety, I don't know. I just don't think it's practical either way. But that's just me!

can you imagine the sticky and greasy little feet you'll have if you did that?!?! most of my budgies love to crawl around the bottom on the grate, so I dont' think I'll be playing with them anytime soon if I spray that on.. but that's just me... safe or not safe...

poor little birdie comes in for a landing & slips right off the table due to slippery feet!!! (Laughing out loud)

sounds like a waiste of time to me!

poor little birdie comes in for a landing & slips right off the table due to slippery feet!!! (Laughing out loud)

sounds like a waiste of time to me!

 

Why do I suddenly have the urge to do this after all?? :angel1:

Edited April 17, 200619 yr by eterri

shame on you Terri..hmm especially when Piper is grabbing your sock uh

I wouldn't think that it would be very safe. I remember hearing that a baby died when its mom sprayed a non stick spray while it was in the room. That might have been just a rumour but I don't like aerosol cans.

 

I just use a soft plastic pot scrubber and any stuck poop (there isn't much) just pops off my grates.

:ausb: You are right Shawna, it's not like there is a Canada Goose in the cage! :(Laughing out loud):

poor little birdie comes in for a landing & slips right off the table due to slippery feet!!! (Laughing out loud)

sounds like a waiste of time to me!

:ausb:

 

Why do I suddenly have the urge to do this after all?? :angel1:

 

You are right Shawna, it's not like there is a Canada Goose in the cage! :(Laughing out loud):

LUCKY :ausb: Imagine the mess