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Easy Way To Bird-Proof Your Windows

Bird proofing your windows can be a simple, yet effective way to prevent your parrot from accidentally flying out of the window.

Kacy enjoying the scenery through the window

With all the windows properly bird proofed, I can enjoy the beautiful scenery with my Black Capped Conure, Kacy and not worrying about her flying out of the window.

Although the flight feathers of Kacy are always trimmed, it does not indicate that she will not fly out of the window.

Just imagine, in a situation whereby Kacy is startled, she can gain enough flight power and elevation, covering distance just like any flighted parrot. If she is near an open window, she may fly out just like that.

I would rather take the extra precautionary measures to ensure my parrot safety. It’s always better to be safe than sorry.

I believe many parrot owners hesitate to bird-proof their windows because they feel that it may look ugly and will not match with their existing interior decors and furnishings. It may not necessarily be the case when you buy the right material.

I actually bird-proofed the windows in my home early this year. The overall outlook looks pretty good.

Bird Proof Windows

The materials that I used for bird-proofing were actually the LILL curtains that I got from Ikea. These are 100% polyester, thin, sheer curtains which lets in daylight and does not block off natural air circulation through the windows.

The LILL curtains can be easily fit onto my existing curtain rods, thus installation was a breeze!

LILL Curtains from Ikea

The good news is that I got these curtains for less than SGD10! Definitely a bargain for a bird-proofing project for home owners!

I bought a few curtain clips from Daiso (10 pieces per pack for only SGD2) and attached to the bottom of the window grilles.

Windows Clips

These clips help to hold the tail end of the curtains, making them appear more taut (sort of making the curtains appear glue to the windows) which prevent the curtains from being blown up during strong breeze.

I hope this article gave you an insight on how bird-proofing home windows can be easy, economical yet presentable!

Tags: Bird Proof, Bird Proofing, Companion Parrot, Parrot, Pet Bird


Posted in DIY Projects

4 Comments »

  1. We just use screen doors and windows on our house, so we don’t have to worry.

    Comment by The Zen Parrot — 27 July, 2010 @ 2:22 am

  2. Great idea. You are very inventive!!!

    Comment by Mark — 27 July, 2010 @ 6:53 pm

  3. Thanks Mark! Seriously I really enjoy DIYing stuffs now and then 😀

    Comment by Bryan — 27 July, 2010 @ 8:49 pm

  4. I appreciate that this post is a couple of years old, but I have a question… Would this netting be suitable enough to stop an African Grey? I will be always in the room when she’s out, but it gets so hot in my flat that I need the windows open but I don’t want my CAG shut in her cage day. I know it sounds a bit stupid, but is the net strong enough that she wont just crash and tear straight through it if she flies at it? I’ll always be around to stop her chewing at it, I’m just worried it may not be strong enough

    Comment by Claire — 3 June, 2013 @ 4:26 pm

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