https://www.preciselyparrots.com/ Parrot/Companion Bird Message Board Community: Source for information and advice on proper care of parrots and other pet birds. Exchange or obtain information on our community message board about bird food, training, toys, socialization, illness, and other aspects of owning companion birds. Topics for discussion may include feeding and recipes, behavior concerns, cage and playgym solutions, bird toys, flight, first aid, general health care, species information, and various problem solving issues. en Sat, 14 Nov 2026 23:53:55 GMT vBulletin 60 https://www.preciselyparrots.com/images/misc/rss.png https://www.preciselyparrots.com/ https://www.preciselyparrots.com/showthread.php?7381-Can-a-bottle-washer-handle-parrot-water-bottles-and-food-bowls-safely&goto=newpost Sat, 14 Nov 2026 00:36:13 GMT I'm in Columbus, Ohio, and I keep a few companion parrots. Between the water bottles and the food bowls, hand-scrubbing is eating up a lot of my evenings. I've been looking into countertop bottle washers, since a lot of them seem to fit narrow-neck bottles, but I'm not sure they make sense for bird gear. My concerns are the heat and the detergent residue, plus whether the jets would even reach the corners of wider bowls. I also don't know if the removable parts are dishwasher-safe or if the whole unit is easy enough to clean itself. I'm not looking for a big purchase, just something that cuts down on daily scrubbing without risking anything the birds drink or eat from. If you've used one of these for parrot water bottles or bowls, how did it work out? I'd appreciate hearing what to watch for before I decide.

Still weighing this for my parrots' water bottles and bowls, and Best Bottle Washer of 2026 https://ratethepick.com/category/bottle-washer came up while checking how these machines handle narrow necks versus wider bowls. The residue and heat concerns still hold me back, so I'm not deciding until I know more about how the parts clean up. ]]> Miscellaneous Accessories johngarcia https://www.preciselyparrots.com/showthread.php?7381-Can-a-bottle-washer-handle-parrot-water-bottles-and-food-bowls-safely https://www.preciselyparrots.com/showthread.php?7380-Anyone-else-dealing-with-parrot-safe-patio-seating&goto=newpost Sun, 08 Nov 2026 18:22:44 GMT We have a screened-in porch in Madison where our two conures spend supervised time most afternoons, and they climb all over everything. We're looking at outdoor seating for that space, and the more I read about outdoor furniture options for 2026, the more worried I get about coatings, treated wood, and off-gassing near the birds. One set we liked has a powder-coated aluminum frame and woven seats, which sounds easier to wipe down, but I can't tell whether the weave would snag little toes or eventually fray where beaks get to it. The other option is a simple untreated wood bench we'd seal ourselves with something bird-safe, though I'm unsure how that holds up through humid summers. I'd rather choose once than replace it in a year. If you keep parrots on a porch or patio, what materials have actually held up around climbing, chewing birds, and how did you handle the finish? ]]> General Bird Discussion oliviagarcia https://www.preciselyparrots.com/showthread.php?7380-Anyone-else-dealing-with-parrot-safe-patio-seating https://www.preciselyparrots.com/showthread.php?7379-Worried-about-robot-vacuum-noise-spooking-my-parrot&goto=newpost Thu, 05 Nov 2026 01:44:28 GMT I have a Senegal parrot in my living room, and I've been thinking about getting a robot vacuum to keep up with the feather dust and seed hulls. The thing is, I'm concerned the noise and sudden movement might stress him out. He's pretty settled but does startle at the regular vacuum, so I usually move him to another room when I clean. I'm wondering if a robot vacuum running daily would be less disruptive since it's smaller and more predictable, or if the unpredictable roaming would actually be worse. I've seen some models mentioned online as being quieter, but I'm not sure how that translates in a room with a bird. Has anyone here introduced one around their parrot? Did your bird adjust over time, or did you have to schedule it only when they're covered or out of the room? I'd really appreciate hearing what worked or didn't work for you before I spend the money. ]]> General Bird Discussion oliviagarcia https://www.preciselyparrots.com/showthread.php?7379-Worried-about-robot-vacuum-noise-spooking-my-parrot