Creating perfect Finches Cages for your little Pets
Creating finches cages need not be costly or time consuming, as long as you take a few things into account.
As people become busier in their lives it helps to have a pet that doesn’t need much interaction, they can entertain and busy themselves very well. At the same time it is the owner’s responsibility to be sure their home is liveable.
The first thing to consider is the size of the cage; the length should be 2 to 3 feet and the bars should be close together, so they cannot escape.
These birds are very small but made to fly so they need enough room to fly from perch to perch.
Purchasing a second cage is recommended, so you have somewhere to put your finches while you’re cleaning the main one.
Finches cagesshould never be cluttered so when it comes to accessories and extras remember;
- Grit paper or grit sprinkled on the floor of the cage.
- Two feeders; one for food and one for water available regularly.
- A dish for bathing put in the cage several times a week.
- Two or more dishes in the cage at certain times, providing treats.
- A nest box so they can sleep at night.
When providing finches cages with perches to fly from or rest on remember;
- The sizes depend on the size of the cage.
- Perches provide great exercise for finches’feet.
- Materials can be collected from the outdoors, such as maple tree, poplar tree, pear tree or elm tree branches.
- Cement perches are great because they help trim the finches’toe nails.
- At the same time it isn’t a good idea to use them only because they can be harmful to the finches feet after a while.
Other accessoriesyou could use are bells, plastic rings, toys, beads, ladders, mirrors, swings, or other shiny objects. Many are available online as well as at most pet retailers.
Have a collection of them but only use a few at a time, regularly swapping them over with others giving your finches variety.
A great way to prevent mites is to use a small disk, known as a ‘bird protector’, which can be attached to the side of the cage. It is a good idea but only an option, it won’t make much of a difference whether or not you have it.
Cleaning finches cages need only be done once a week.
It is a very simple process;
- Use newspaper or brown paper bags cut to size, or paper towels at the bottom of the cage.
- Use regular scrubbing pads or cloths.
- Clean the entire cage, the bottom and top, the bars, inside and out, along with all the accessories.
- Rinse and dry everything.
Creating the perfect finches cages, organising materials and accessories need not be expensive or time consuming. There are online resources as well as pet stores that can offer good deals and advice. You just need to be clear about what you are looking for.
About the Author
Chris has been an avid lover of these beautiful and energetic little birds for years. He has purchased, raised and bred a variety of finch breeds. To learn more about keeping finches as pets checkout caringforfinches.com
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