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Expert: - 2/28/2008


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Hello the title is odd I know. Let me tell you my situation before going further,

I live in a one room basement noise is a factor since my sister and her twins+husband live upstairs(the kids are just over a year old) and I'd be sleeping fairly close to where the cage would be. I was wondering if there is something I could use for a cage perhaps plexi glass and wood(with a wire roof for good ventaltion) to contain the noise the birds make and keep it fairly dulled out? I have two love birds currently and they are sitting on eggs. I really like doves/canaries/finches and button quail but I cant have loud birds making noises at all hours of the night...if you have any idea on how to make a noise reducing cage let'd me know!

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Hi, Tara,

I don't know of any way to make a noise-free cage for parrots.  To do this, you'd have to eliminate air circulation, and air circulation is extremely important for birds (the cage would have to be air-tight and you can't do this to parrots).  Noise-free cages for parrots are also not available in the retail market.  If parrot noise is a factor where you live, I recommend you move, sound proof your room (or other rooms), and/or eliminate the parrots.

Chrys

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I`ve been raising/breeding/handfeeding/selling parrots for over 20 years (parakeets/budgies, cockatiels, 6 subspecies of conures, parrotlets, amazons, lovebirds, etc.). I've been published in "Budgies" and "Cockatiels" offered by Bow Tie Productions, and have written avian articles for publication in England. I can provide advice in raising healthy birds, handfeeding/weaning babies, some health problems (although I'm NOT an avian veterinarian), nail/beak/wing clipping, general husbandry, etc. I also have experience with racing/showing homing pigeons. I cannot diagnose specific illness over this website. If you suspect your bird is ill or if you have an emergency, contact an avian veterinarian or emergency pet clinic ASAP.

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Experience: Over 20 years raising parrots and over 13 years raising pigeons. Organizations: Currently, American Racing Pigeon Union and American Federation of Aviculture. Prior member Miami Valley Bird Club, Southern Ohio Pigeon Association, National Cockatiel Society, Miami Valley Sportsman's Club, others. Publications: Monthly newsletters of bird clubs.

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I've been published in "Budgies" and "Cockatiels" offered by Bow Tie Productions, and have written avian articles for publication in England.

Education/Credentials
American Federation of Aviculture, completed Level I course, Fundamentals of Aviculture. Keeping/breeding parrots and other birds for over 20 years.

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