Posted by BAZ on March 12, 2003 at 12:08:26:
In Reply to: Re: Thinking of purchasing a macaw.. advice? posted by stonefly on March 10, 2003 at 20:49:18:
The reason I was considering a glass (or plexiglass) front enclosure was 1)saving money while still being able to give them maximum space 2)to stop any mess they make getting into our living quarters 3)I just think it would look good.
If I did go with having a glass front enclosure I would make sure that I have lots of wood and branches and logs inside for them to climb around on... but it would be far enough from the glass so they can't poop on the glass. I saw a Macaw at PetSmart in a plexiglass large closet sized enclosure and it looked pretty good.
I think I have a lot of reading to do still and will do all my research until I move into my new house in September that I am getting built.
If you have more advice for me please feel free to e-mail it to me at baz@hotmail.com. The more info I can get from you guys the better it will be for me and my future macaw.
:Oh, forgot about that glass-front enclosure you were thinking of - I'd have to say no for a couple of reasons.
:Birds need to climb - mine climb the bars of their cages all the time - hang by one toe and swing or eat. It's great activity and exercize and entertainment for them.
:Also, bird poop on glass is gross! And they poop frequently! Not like reptiles! Although it does look much like reptile poop! And they may, if so inspired, actually shoot poop! It's true - Kendall the greenwing was mad at me because I wouldn't stop and hold him so when stopped to say hello while he was on his play perch, he pointed, aimed, and shot! no kidding!
:So, while it does look pretty, glass really isn't a good option for birdies!
:here are a few pix of the crew:
:http://community.webshots.com/user/sanfly
:http://community.webshots.com/user/st0n3fly
:Stonefly
