Last Updated on February 16, 2023 by Catherine Tobsing

Yes, that’s my recent chest X-ray (above) with a window backlight display. Why did I keep it?

 

Mary T asks

 

I currently have a reptile light screwed into a pole lamp that sits next to my lessor sulfur-crested cockatoo’s main hangout. 

 

I would like to upgrade after reading your column on lighting recently. 

 

I’m concerned that if I put a light on top of the cage, Zoey will chew on the wire.

 

There’s also a tray on the top of her cage that would block the light.

 

She hangs out on the topmost of the time when I’m home.

 

She’s inside when I leave. 

 

Would you advise replacing the reptile bulb with a different type of light? Please offer any suggestions to improve my bird’s light needs.

Thank you!

 

Here’s what we did for our FIDs Mary.

 

Find all our lighting here.

 

BTW – we recommend you remove the tray on the top of the cage and let the light in.

 

Best

MitchR

 

 

Michelle H writes

 

Hello, I need some ideas on what I can put under my parrot’s cage…

 

She has a 6 ft tall cage and she stays outside of it most of the time.

 

Let me tell you she is messy….food everywhere, nuts also…my question is what can I put under her cage to make it easier to clean.

Thanks.

 

Here’s our under birdcage floor care solution Michelle.

 

Best

MitchR

 

 

Chili our new rescue quaker likes to bathe.

 

I share with you the simple assembly and installation for a Lixit birdbath.

 

 

 

Installing a perch in a large cage can be daunting even with help.

Learn how to install any perch even on the rear of the cage – solo.

 

Rope perches found here.

 

 

Bonus – Tail Feather Tips Make Big Bird Toys Fast and Cheap