>Hello Tom..I have been following this conversation and have a suggestion
>for cleaning.  Try liquid chlorine mixed with water.  This is
>the type of chlorine you get for swimming pool use.  Should
>cost about 2 to 3 dollars for 5 gals.  Depending on the amount of grung,
>about 1 part chlorine for 2 parts water should do it. Just spray on, let
>sit of awhile, then rinse... Also kills bacteria and fungus.  Birds love
>to lick the residue.  I've been using this method for years with no harm
>to the birds.
Ummm, the fumes from this can be VERY toxic to your birds, and if it
gets in their eyes, can actually cause lesions. You may have used it for
years with no problems, but I think you've just been lucky. I strongly
suggest you switch to something less dangerous, or else at least remove
the birds from the environment before use, and RINSE WELL after using
this stuff before returning the birds to the cages. The residue is also
potentially toxic--chlorine bleach was never meant to be ingested.
--Kathy
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