Is slate tile safe as a cage liner.

[TigerBlood]

Please don't respond by just saying paper is best, I'm well aware of the prevailing opinion.

I'm looking for something to use as a cage liner that is washable and reusable. I picked up some slate tile at the local hardware store the other day that was both cheap, and looks good in my baby's cage. I haven't actually put in yet though because this is my first bird (green cheek conure) and they seem to have so many sensitivities I just wanted to make sure it's safe. I like the idea of using tile because I can just remove a single tile and wash it when needed.

Thanks.

 

[Christinenc2000]

April Kiwibird makes her own cage liners. Cloth so she can toss them in the washer. I use beach towels around the cage and under playstand for same reason.

Welcome to the Forums. Maybe someone will come along soon that knows about Slate Tile

 

[OOwl]

I can't imagine why slate would be toxic. It used to be used in fish aquarium bottoms years ago. If it's not toxic to fish, I would assume it's not toxic. Is it glazed? Could the glaze be chewed off? Parrots like to chew. If I just had one bird, I would use April's washable liners. Those look great. Welcome to the forum.

 

[Flboy]

I see no problems with slate! But it is porous!

 

[plumsmum2005]

Just an observation in that it chips very easily so probably will not last that long and if your bird is a bottom of cage type then he may have a go at picking bits off. Harmful?