stockjock
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I'm sure this subject has been kicked to death, and yes I've done some searching on the topic. But thought I'd get some direct feedback.
Unfortunately, my Moluccan cockatoo, Spooky, passed away not so long ago (suspected heart failure). I've cleaned his cage and toys well and likely will have a new cockatoo soon from a bird rescue center.
Spooky was the sweetest and maybe smallest Moluccan ever. He (probably a she actually) LOVED that mirror. The bird was a pretty bad plucker, and would also RUN into the bedroom to look into the mirrored wardrobe doors and climb the surface vertically.
The plucking actually seemed to start after wing trimmings many years ago and we could not stop the behavior. I'm going to work hard with this new bird, as it has very nice feathers.
So I'm not sure if the mirrors adversely effected my last bird in any way. I can tell you that the bird sure did love those mirrors, and loved me too.
I have one small mirror that attaches to the side of the cage, and another that's not as clear, but is a polished stainless steel flat plate attached to a chain with another stainless bell attached (they can be separated).
Trying to figure out if I should leave one or both "mirrors" in the cage, or ditch them. Your thoughts?
Unfortunately, my Moluccan cockatoo, Spooky, passed away not so long ago (suspected heart failure). I've cleaned his cage and toys well and likely will have a new cockatoo soon from a bird rescue center.
Spooky was the sweetest and maybe smallest Moluccan ever. He (probably a she actually) LOVED that mirror. The bird was a pretty bad plucker, and would also RUN into the bedroom to look into the mirrored wardrobe doors and climb the surface vertically.
The plucking actually seemed to start after wing trimmings many years ago and we could not stop the behavior. I'm going to work hard with this new bird, as it has very nice feathers.
So I'm not sure if the mirrors adversely effected my last bird in any way. I can tell you that the bird sure did love those mirrors, and loved me too.
I have one small mirror that attaches to the side of the cage, and another that's not as clear, but is a polished stainless steel flat plate attached to a chain with another stainless bell attached (they can be separated).
Trying to figure out if I should leave one or both "mirrors" in the cage, or ditch them. Your thoughts?
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