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Posted 3/10/2006 7:42:03 AM Post #342
 

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This is not an "issue", but rather something I am just interested in knowing.  I have Caiques that have recently been set up in new cages.  Last week, I misted them with water, which they loved, and they immediately began chewing their perches to shreds when I was done.  They do this every time I spray them, especially the females.  Why does this induce them to chew?  Any bird psychologists out there?

Greg
Posted 3/12/2006 7:26:18 PM Post #344
 

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I once owned a male 'tiel who would chew the dowel rods once I replaced them from washing....only if they were wet. I'm not sure, but I'd guess that if you have a chewer (I'm so glad my finches aren't the chewing type...lol) that they would be encouraged to chew by the softness of the wood when it's wet.
Posted 3/12/2006 8:39:10 PM Post #345
 

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You're right.  The perches are soaked when I am done.

Greg
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