Best Bird Baths
Gardman BA01136 Pedestal Bird Bath, Antique Verdigris Effect. Hexagonal center pedestal cleverly threads into base and bowl sections for easy no tool assembly. Copper verdigris effect bird bath is often mistaken for metal.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"We've also added a tapered rock to help birds with a safe area in the center to sit on and easily access the water for bathing and drinking. (One of us is from Buffalo, NY and knows better, the other was born in Key West, FL and doesn't understand that hard plastic and freezing temps don't mix.)."
"For the price it can't be beat."
"The solar fountain pump I included might be attracting them to it, also I took the idea from another buyer and put a layer of river rocks in it."
"It included three color-coordinated heavy wire "tent-stakes" to stabilize it and to protect from high winds and/or squirrels that may take a sip and then push against the side as they leap away... and the tent stakes help, but my husband came up with a better solution. HELPFUL TIP: Instead of using the "tent-stakes" to stabilize the bird bath, my husband carefully drilled a 1-inch hole in the center of the base (dead-center of the "screw-on" bottom). Another benefit: If needed, you can remove the bird bath for cleaning, and quickly slip it back onto the sturdy pipe without having to re-set the stakes."
"However upon second thought I'm not sure plastic is the best thing for birds to be drinking from... yeah I know. I really didn't want to spend $100-$150 for a ceramic bird bath at my local hardware store."
"I ran a small feeder line from our sprinkler system up the base (tied with dark ties) and so it fills itself whenever the sprinklers are on."
"I also filled mine with colorful aquarium rocks to attract bees to this instead of my pool."
"It's very light and plastic but comes with little stakes that go in the ground."
Water Wiggler works great to attract birds and helps prevent the spreading of West Nile virus by eliminating stagnant water in birdbaths. Water Wiggler's unique agitator action creates continuous ripples in water, preventing mosquitos from laying eggs in bird baths. Water agitator for bird baths; attracts birds discourages mosquitoes.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"The little waves move all the way across the birdbath."
"Recently installed a hanging bird feeder, my first, on my 2nd floor balcony in Los Angeles. I purchased a 64" shepherds hook, a hanging ring (from Amazon) and a 14" diameter terra cotta plant saucer.....and voila, a bird bath!! Also, aesthetically, if you find the white dome too jarring, you might consider spray painting it a different color."
"Now I don't have to worry about drowning the Water Wiggler, even if we get a torrential storm, and all I have to do is keep my water level at the right height for the rocks my pollinators land on."
"I don't know if it attracts birds or not."
"Easy to assemble, works excellent, I just wish it was smaller it takes up alot of room in the bird bath, and if there could be an option on color like a grey since the white really stands out on the concrete bird bath."
"Doesn't seem to scare the birds and I have had the same batteries in for quite some time."
"If it holds up it will be awesome!I saw that one reviewer said that it scared their birds."
"Miller Manufacturing (someone mentioned here in the Q and A) was great in sending me the little wiggle replacement."
Gardman BA01282 Lily Leaf Pedestal Bird Bath, Antique Bronze Effect. Often mistaken for metal with its attractive antique bronze effect this pedestal bird bath is constructed of tough weather and frost-resistant resin! Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"What I can add with my review is 1) be careful when threading the pieces into the bases - if you get going crooked, it's a bear to correct, and 2) I purchased a water wiggler to keep away mosquitoes & hopefully entice birds."
"I assembled it for her in about 2 minutes and we couldnt believe how nice it was for being a plastic/resin birdbath."
"Don't know yet how much fading will occur with the Florida Sun....as long as it holds water, I won't mind."
"It is too high for the dogs to drink out of, it is plastic / looking like real aged copper, the bath bowl is big and not overly deep, and the price is realistic for a bird bath that is out side for 9 months."
"It won't tip over because of the birds, but I suppose a strong wind could be an issue."
"We bought it a second time but returned it and decided to buy a heavier and sturdier one instead."
"very pretty, looks like copper or bronze light weight but stakes keep it in place."
"Sadly, it doesn't hold up well, the fake patina finish being subject to peeling and the plastic rim being subject to cracking and the central column not able to hold the vessel level with the base."
Best Bird Nests
Precision Pet Excelsior Nesting Pads: Precision Pet Excelsior Nesting Pads provide cleaner, fresher, and more hatch-able eggs through moisture absorbing technology. Excelsior Nesting Pads fit inside Precision Pet Chicken Coop nesting boxes and most standard sized nesting boxes. Assists with faster egg gathering by encouraging chickens to lay inside of nesting box.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Unlike other bedding that can stick to a freshly laid egg, these liners provide a good cushion for the hens and eggs without sticking to the bloom."
"Perfect for my nesting boxes, Nice compacted thick weaved material,Have had them in my nesting boxes for 6 weeks without changing and still holding up well."
"My girls seem to love them."
"The hens tried scratching it out of the nest (not familiar) but gave up and used it the next day without any further problems."
"But, these nesting pads seem just right but it will take a few more weeks until we actually find out how the hens like them and just how well they cushion the eggs -- and how easily they can be cleaned out of the nesting boxes to be replaced by new pads."
"This is the second time purchasing this product."
"I wanted to love this. As soon as I removed them, it was back to business for my chickens laying their eggs in the nesting boxes again."
"I was attempting to solve the problem of wood chips constantly getting into my sand substrate in the run."
Best Birdcages
Our wrought iron Flight Cage with Stand is 31-inch long, 20-1/2-inch wide and 53-inch high with 1/2-inch wire spacing, available in Black Wrought Iron only. Our flight cage makes the perfect home for multiple parakeets, canaries or finches.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"As other reviewers have mentioned, the side gates of the cage were bent and that is why I can't give this a 5 star rating.The assembly of the cage required two of us to put together, I would rate the difficulty of assembly as medium, it took us 38 minutes to fully assemble it. A bird could simply push it's way outside of the cage, another reason why I can't give this cage 5 stars. Since this cage is 60 inches high it ill be very easy to tell if a bird is sick, there is no good reason for a bird to sit at the bottom of this cage when everything and everyone else is in the middle or at the top."
"My 8 parakeets LOVE this cage!!!"
"The plastic food trays don't align and 2 out of 4 came already broken and the other two will probably break after removing for cleaning a couple of times and there is no way to contact the seller, so you will end buying those separate, adding to the cost of the cage."
"The cage itself is a great deal for the price."
"A lot more simple than the similar Critter Nation cage I had previously."
"They do not fit in properly, the clips are flimsy plastic, and one of the cups arrived missing the clips to hold it to the cage entirely."
"2) The top right screw was misaligned and would not go in correctly which was really frustrating I almost thought about returning it but didn't think it worth the trouble since I'm only keeping two canaries in there they won't be able to push it open, the build quality was a disappointment though."
"The cage came in good condition although I did notice a spot where the cage was a little bent."
Best Bird Swings
Fowl play chicken Swing. An activity for all breeds and ages of chickens to use in the coop.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"None of the big girls ever expressed any interest in the swing, and when I helpfully put them on, they flew squawking off, turning to give me the stink eye before stomping away, shaking their heads at my foolishness. The young chicks, handled frequently and lovingly as they grew up, found the whole idea of being perched on the swing bemusing at best, and none stayed on for more than 20 seconds."
"It's durable and has a great thickness so my hen doesn't struggle to stay on."
"I actually saw one on Ebay and ordered it first and it arrived broken."
"The product itself was fine, but my chickens had absolutely no interest in this swing."
"easy to put together and hang on a relatively straight tree branch."
"Rope tie works good, easy to assemble."
"chickens dont use it at all."
"My chickens will do almost anything but they would not swing on this."
Best Bird Perches
Prevue Pet Products Small Parrot Playstand includes 8 hooks for hanging multiple toys and treats, along with 3 ladders for plenty of space to climb. Pull-out drawer combined with rounded seed guard make clean up quick and easy.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"This did solve the problem nicely, except if the bird chews this, then it will come unraveled, so will have to watch that, but I think it looks nice and she has a nice grip to climb and dance now (see photo). I used 3/8 inch natural sisal rope from home depot (took two of us to wind it around perch) I have a green cheek conure so size is perfect and I could see a bigger bird utilizing the space nicely too."
"I purchased one of these for my Congo African Grey so she would have a play stand in my office. You cannot beat the price, and the endless options for hanging toys gives her plenty of enrichment. The play stands rated for the larger parrots have one, possibly two or three hanging loops, at the most, way at the top and nothing on the lower half for double or more the price."
"The wire material is nice - not flimsy or cheap (except for the seed catcher). Fairly easy to put together (except the seed catcher). I don't think the bar at the top was intended to be a perch but like most birds, my Eclectus likes to go as high as she can and kept trying to use the bar as a perch."
"cotton sisal (also available on Amazon)."
"Easy to assemble, didn't like the water dish so low, so I drilled two holes under the upper wood perch and faced it on the ladder side, no more droppings in the water."
"What I was pleased about was is the size...its perfect for smaller places and would be just fine for my bird if only it was designed more with a parrot in mind."
Best Bird Ladders
Prevue Pet Products Naturals Coco Hideaway with Ladder bird toy 62801 is handmade from 100-percent natural, sustainable, materials providing your bird with mental stimulation and rugged physical play. Your bird will benefit from hours of mental stimulation and rugged physical play. Your bird will benefit from hours of mental stimulation and rugged physical play.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"The person giving a one-star review said their bird chewed through the rope bridge, right away. I prefer natural stuff (non-plastic) in my own life, so its nice to find something like this for my parakeet. It is adorably hung from the roof of my tall cage, and I can't wait to hear people comment on it. It's cute how bold and unafraid the new bird is, but of course the more timid one would last a lot longer in the wild."
"This is one of my rats favorite places to sleep and its large enough that they can both fit together."
"Initially, I was concerned because when she first went inside, the entire coconut started shaking like crazy ( I though the father bird was in there with her, then I would understand the crazy shaking ;) )."
"It's totally adorable and my hamster Percival enjoys making a nest in it!"
"So imagine my surprise when a little Millet spray in a coconut shell turned our birdies into little adventurers! Our female goes inside and scrapes about, and our male hangs out on the "stairs" and chats with her."
"Our hamster has sat in it a few times but has not decided to make it his choice sleeping place as of yet."
"best deal ever bridge is a little short I hung it from the middle of the cage took up a lot of space so I tucked it in the corner and it looks like a little adorable island shack for you bird."
"While normally I would still give this 5 stars despite that, I've had this item in a cage for just over a week and a white-and-green mold has taken over the entire coconut and bridge."
Best Birdcage Stands
Material: iron. Cage Size: 18 x17.9 x30.2inch (L x W x H). Total Size: 26.1 x25.8 x61.6inch (L x W x H). Door Size: 18.6 x 8.7inch (L x W x H). Bar spacing: 0.6inch. G.W. An open play top area with 1 metal ladder, 2 stainless steel bowls and a wood perch.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I read many reviews before I purchased these bird cage. Many people were complaining the instructions were not clear enough but I found everything was pretty straightforward. Amazon estimated it would take longer but it actually arrived 4 days sooner. The short bolts will only be used when connecting the flat bottom around the cage."
"The cage went together well and looks nice."
"My bird enjoys the area on top a lot too."
"I love it."
"Beautiful, turquoise bird cage."
"This cage is looks great easy assembly my cockatoo loves his new home I would recommend this product."
"very affordable price I check everywhere on Amazon site but I did not find more cheaper.ice cage And very Affordable price.Thank you very Amazon."
"This cage is absolutely worth the money."
Best Birdcage Covers
Style: Nation Privacy Cage Cover |. Product Packaging: Standard Packaging. Hook & Loop tabs secure cover in place and allow for full or partial cage coverage.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Made of metal, there is now some minor rust at the clips from leaving them wet when I washed them at the garden hose, so make sure you dry it when cleaning. I use a solution of 24 parts water to 1 part bleach (recommended by veterinarians to clean animal items), sprayed on, then rinsed off after sitting for 5 minutes, and it cleaned up easily."
"The color is cute and the only reason I did not give it 5 stars is there is no way for it to stay up all the way on the ramp so when the ferret walks down the ramp the cloth slides down some."
"I purchased this product to go with my ferret cage."
"They stay in place well and are easy to remove and wash when I clean the cage."
"Very easy to install and super comfortable."
"I just got these for when my boys (I have 4) start to go nuts and run around their poop doesn't go flying all over my room."
"One of my rats destroyed this in a few hours and found a way to get inside of the cover on the inside top portion of the pan. Sometimes you can return stuff to pet stores like Petco and Petsmart."
"Unfortunately Midwest Homes chose to make a cage with their Critter Nation line, that comes with trays that are so shallow they are basically useless if you have Chinchillas."
Best Birdcage Bedding & Litter
Kaytee Soft Granule Blend is made from wood fibers that are converted into a soft, highly absorbent bedding and litter. Highly absorbent.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I'd rather it not be this way, but since my wife and her good nose can't tell that a small animal lives amongst us based on smell, this product works really well."
"Love it, I changed my hamster from aspen to this and put some carefresh bedding on top, I love the texture is kind of fun and therapeutic to grab it, yess is messy but I use it carefully so I don't make a huge mess , my hamster like it too is more active now that I change his bedding to this product , I buy the unscented but still smells nice and the price for this product is much better in Amazon than a pet store, I got plenty of product for a long time, thanks."
"I also will put this in the bottom of my rabbits litterboxes mixed with some aspen bedding and the odor is very controlled."
"Despite my ferrets capability to use a litter box, majority of the time they are happy to just poop/pee in any corner they come across and this bedding works amazingly with the little stubborn babies."
"Love love this product!"
"A bag half this size is the same price at my local store."
"The bulk method is by far the best, although they could work on the packaging a bit. The bag inside is ripped in some way every time that is inside the box."
"Pros: Eliminates odor - it does a GREAT job of it. It soaks up moisture. Very easy to clean. Great pricing!"
Best Birdcage Seed Guards & Catchers
The Deflecto universal bird guard helps prevent birds and other pests from nesting in the vent or entering the home. Helps prevent birds form nesting in vents and rodents from entering through vents.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"This just barely fit over my exhaust flap after flexing the sides outward."
"I've had issues with birds nesting in my vent covers."
"I have a mobile home and the top fit under the siding channel so I didn't have to screw it down."
"Birds were nesting in my moms dryer vent."
"The one we used to have only had grating on the bottom and our dryer would get clogged way too often."
"It's a great inexpensive way to protect critters from coming in side!"
"Keeps the birds and insections out while making me a happy man."
"A simple way to protect vent from anything trying to crawl inside."