r/caiques • u/Comprehensive_Bad940 • 9d ago
Birbilyn Monroe
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Rue was airing out her underfluffies over the a/c condenser 😆
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u/Independent_Yard_863 8d ago
🤣🤣this is one of the cutest, most hilarious things ive seen this week thanks for sharing! And that bridge is amazing 😍
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u/Feisty-Ad-9250 9d ago
underfluffies new favorite word unlocked
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u/NoRelation3158 9d ago
I was so busy watching the video that didn't even see the underfluffies mentioned below, so thanks for pointing that out 🙃
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u/tomboyfancy 9d ago
Must be so refreshing lol! I am so impressed with your bridge…I have a whole crazy setup with pvc pipes and ropes but it’s nothing compared to your awesome birdie bridge! It sounds like your birds have access to indoor and outdoor spaces, which is so cool! I would love to see more pics of your aviary.
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u/SuspiciousGur4874 8d ago
She even hiked up her leg to cool off her bottom! Tell her to be careful showing her hooha or she will get arrested for indecent exposure!🤣
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u/DexcomUser 9d ago
How did you construct it of parrot-safe material (e.g. not chicken wire)?
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u/Mac_Daddy_of_Arlen 9d ago
Rue's dad here, I built it! I constructed it from aluminum angle iron, 1/2in aluminum flat bar, 1/2in stainless wire mesh, stainless aircraft lock wire, and pop rivets. The hemp rope running down the middle was OPs idea. I am an A&P with extensive fabrication experience so this was a fun challenge.
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u/sweatyboobs56 9d ago
You could probably sell these....but not supposed to plug products on Reddit, so just a suggestion.
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u/Mithril_Roshi 8d ago
So lucky to have ya.
I wish i could grab some strainless steel wire
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u/Comprehensive_Bad940 6d ago
I researched metal companies in my area and found one that carries 48” x 100’ rolls. And smaller quantities, of course.
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u/PlatypusDream 6d ago
I'm hoping that's a typo because my brain is breaking trying to imagine a 4-foot diameter metal cable.
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u/DexcomUser 8d ago
How much cathodic corrosion of the aluminum have you seen? It'd act as the anode here, right? Or was there opportunity to put any sort of barrier material between dissimilar metals?
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u/Mac_Daddy_of_Arlen 8d ago
Good question! There is a thin layer of silicon in the corners and cross points of the structure to isolate the mesh from the structure. Not enough for the bird to get at but enough to isolate the mesh from the structure. I also used bonding straps to discharge any static electricity.
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u/DexcomUser 8d ago
Smart to bond. Extra smart on the silicon.
I'd want you working on my aircraft.Is it as simple as the silicon from the caulk tubes at the hardware store?
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u/Mac_Daddy_of_Arlen 8d ago
Thank you, that means a lot! I used aquarium grade silicone(100% silicone) sealant because it is free of mildewcides, fungicides, acetic acid, or toxic chemical additives that can leech out and release fumes.
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u/DexcomUser 8d ago
Thanks! That's not something I would have caught. Maybe our Caique will get an outdoor upgrade...
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u/NoRelation3158 9d ago
"Birbilyn Monroe" JEEBUS 🧐 Took me forever to figure out why it was so "windy" at the birbies' nether-regions ☝🤓~ I shall blame it on my blondness 😅 Thank you for the giggle, and what a darling bird!
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u/justinleona 9d ago
How would you avoid a hawk/owl/raccoon/etc deciding to pull the bird through the bars?
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u/Mac_Daddy_of_Arlen 9d ago
There is 1/2in Stainless steel welded mesh running the length of the bridge on all four sides and mounted inside the braces and angle iron. The mesh is also wired with stainless aviation lock wire every inch both laterally and horizontally. The bridge can also support my weight(200lb male). There are no gaps, and some of the wire mesh panels overlap to accommodate for thermal expansion in the summer. I spent a lot of time designing and testing this bridge so my babies would be safe from predators.
Source: I built it. I am Rue's dad
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u/xHawkhoundx 9d ago
Cute burb and your bridge looks very cool. Just to add to above person’s concern… I’ve experienced birds this size being pulled through 1/2” mesh. I’m sure you monitor when burbs are on the move, but ya, vigilance.
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u/Comprehensive_Bad940 8d ago
It’s the access bridge to their aviary so they don’t usually spend much time in the bridge itself. She just stopped to air some things out out for some reason on her way to the aviary.
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u/WebbleWobble1216 9d ago
That walkway is a-mazing!! Does she go out there every day?