Cleaning Your Birdcage

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Bird watching is a fantastic hobby suitable for individuals of all ages. Birding takes patience when you first start. It can be difficult to get a good enough look at a bird to figure out what kind of bird your looking at. It takes time but like any hobby the more time you put into it the better the results. So, do read on for more tips and tricks on identifying your birds more accurately.

Your bird, like any other pet, needs a clean and safe environment to live in to remain healthy, happy and fit. Your bird cage should be cleaned daily and you should observe if any changes occur inside the cage, such as excess feathers on the bottom of the cage. The daily clean should include a simple change of the liner and cleaning out of food trays etc. As well as the daily clean, a bird cage should have a thorough cleanout every 4 - 6 weeks.

Firstly you need to take out your bird. This seems pretty obvious but it must be done. You then need to take out all the loose items inside such as feeding trays, baths, perches and toys. These items need to be cleaned very well! Firstly, all excess dirt such as droppings should be removed, you can then begin cleaning with a NON toxic cleaner. Common dishwashing liquid should be acceptable for this process, but make sure everything is thoroughly rinsed off afterwards. Another product that can be used is common household bleach; use around half a cup of bleach to a gallon of water to clean down the cage.

Some cages may have a removable bottom, so take this out and remove all the filth from it, if not you should remove any liner from the bottom of the cage. The cage can now be totally washed, this can be done in any tub or simply outside with a hose. Again use a NON toxic cleaner and scrub down every part, including the wire cage, as food stuffs and bird droppings can get caught up in it. All parts of the cage should be rinsed afterwards, and it is better if it is left in the sun to dry off completely.

Any item inside the cage such as feeders that do not come clean should be discarded and replaced with new or clean items. This can stop any potential diseases or foodstuffs from remaining inside the cage. Dirty feeders can be very unhealthy for your bird. After all of the items are clean, place them back in the cage and replace the liner at the bottom. Newspaper is the best option for liner, but remember to only use black and white paper, as some colored text can be toxic to birds. You are now done and can replace your birdie, just remember if there are any problems or inconsistencies consult a vet or your local pet store. PetHandbook.com

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Most bird watchers are not experts on our fine feathered friends from the start. Instead of thinking, a bird is a bird is a bird, think again! Birds are a fabulous species that are as diverse as any other set of creatures on this earth. Birds are very interesting creatures. They are vertebrates, because like fish, amphibians, reptiles, and mammals, they have a spinal cord.

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The old saying, “birds of a feather flock together” also applies to bird watchers. There are groups all over the country—and the world where bird watchers join to socialize and converse about the different birds they have seen. We do urge you to find out more about bird watching, and perhaps do join one of the excellent bird watching forums for more tips!

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The old saying, “birds of a feather flock together” also applies to bird watchers. There are groups all over the country—and the world where bird watchers join to socialize and converse about the different birds they have seen. We do urge you to find out more about bird watching, and perhaps do join one of the excellent bird watching forums for more tips!