Keeping a pet bird safe?

Question

we have 2 cats that just love to nock a hamster cage of the counter (the hamster is to smart for lazy figaro, and gets away, or at least the smart one does), we would like to get a conure but dont want to risk losing it to my fat cats jaws. Is there anyway to stop my cats from nocking down a bird cage and eating the bird?

Answer 1

I think it is risky, even if you teach it to your cat, but cats steal food, even if they feel we don't like it.

What if he TRIES to scratch the bird, and injure it? Cats are not like dogs, they are very capricious.

The only way is to keep the bird in a separate room, always closing the door, which is impossible if there are children in the house.

Answer 2

What you need to do, and yes its possible, is teach your cat that she can't do these thing. She needs to learn that other animals are not toys. It will be difficult but it is possible.

To start off put the cage up high on a bookcase or something the cat can't climb. But everyday sit with the bird and the cat and if the cat starts to show aggression towards the bird correct it.

Answer 3

I have 2 parrots and 2 cats. Everytime the cats even looked interested at my birds i sprayed them, let out a high pitched yell and chased the cats down the hall. with in minutes i would call the cats and pet them to let them know that i still love them. If you get a bird do it on your holidays and teach the cats that the cage is not for them. be consistant and harsh. My parrots see the cats, make the loud noise themselves and then say here kitty kitty.