What acrylic type sheets will withstand the chewing by African Greys?

[minou9]

I need to mount 13” tall acrylic type sheets around the base of my CAG’s cage. It’s meant to keep him from poking his head out through the bars (he teases my cats) and to help keep down his mess.
However there are different types of materials out there and I want to get something that would not harm him when he chews on it.
Am planning to see what Home Depot & Lowe’s carries. Any suggestions?

 

[rheashard2]

I am interested too. My CAG throws food to cage bottom as chum to lure dogs & cats! I did get a sheet of plexiglass glass from HomeDepot. While large enough I don't trust it because of the length of time it's taking oder to vanish.

 

[GivemeSeedsorgivemeFlesh]

I've gotten to the point where I really just don't trust any plastic if there's any risk of consumption. Trying to eliminate it bit by bit. It's more difficult than it should be. What about untreated safe wood?

 

[TiredOldMan]

You should be safe with any commercial poly-carbonate. Except if your bird is ingesting the pieces. Also if you can afford it stay away from thin material as it is easier to bite and destroy. Think 3/16 to 1/4 inch.
Also if you can find a industrial plastics supplier near you the price should be less and they can cut, drill, bend , etc to your specs.

 

[DonnaBudgie]

Plastics like Lexan are VERY hard. Its unlikely a parrot will be able to chew off a pice. I have ice scrapers made of Lexan and they dont chip.

 

[DonnaBudgie]

I use 1/8 inch for panels 24" wide or less and 1/4" thick for wider panels so they don't bow. My acrylic cages made by Pennzoni Display Company specifically for larger parrots are 1/4" acrylic. They have a website that describes their products including their bird "cages". No way any parrot could damage these cages.

 

[bridgetkeys]

I found that if I have sheets with a bend at the edges away from the cage they can’t really chew the flat surface and cannot reach the edges? If that makes sense

 

[TiredOldMan]

I found that if I have sheets with a bend at the edges away from the cage they can’t really chew the flat surface and cannot reach the edges? If that makes sense

That is a great idea

 

[DonnaBudgie]

Plastics like Lexan are VERY hard. Its unlikely a parrot will be able to chew off

I found that if I have sheets with a bend at the edges away from the cage they can’t really chew the flat surface and cannot reach the edges? If that makes sense

Like a bevel with the angle tip pointing out?