My African Grey keeps trying to eat my cat's poop.

[MJS]

My African Grey keeps trying to eat my cat's poop. I know this is disgusting but has anyone had this problem before? I've always had a hard time keeping her out of the cat's food but I am afraid she'll get sick doing this. I keep the litter box where I can see it and she seldom gets in but she is sneaky. Can I spray the box with anything, apple bitter etc. I punish her by putting her in her cage. Any suggestion would be appreciated

 

[zERo]

Is there any way you can move the liter box to a room where your bird cannot get to?
She could not only get sick, but die from being in any kind of contact with a cat.

 

[DonnaBudgie]

Is there any way you can move the liter box to a room where your bird cannot get to?
She could not only get sick, but die from being in any kind of contact with a cat.

Can't you at least put it under a piece of furniture where your bird can't see it?

 

[MJS]

Is there any way you can move the liter box to a room where your bird cannot get to?
She could not only get sick, but die from being in any kind of contact with a cat.

She has been around cats for 30 yrs with no ill effects. The cats are declawed to keep her safe. This is the best spot for the litter box because I can keep an eye on it. I was hoping for some sort of spray like they do for dogs or cats. We also have our cats tested for diseases that may be passed between different species. I will look for something to put over it so it will be our of site. Thank you for your suggestions