A beautiful bird in a dirty cage is not only ugly but is unhealty for the bird.  Bird waste, dirty water, soiled toys, dirty bird cage supplies and old food and even a dirty area on the floor under the cage will not promote a good environment for the bird or the owner.  Not many people enjoy cleaning, but there are several items on the market to make it a lot quicker and easier to do.  Tray liners and seed guards are good preventative items that will make regular cleaning faster.  But sometimes you will need to do a more thorough job.  There are a lot of products availible to help to keep and clean, order-free and attrative cage.  A well maintained cage will help you and your bird enjoy the cage but will also promote for a healthier bird.  The cage might need such items as corner shelves or a sun deck which is just a hook on shelf that can be placed inside or outside of the cage.  Make sure the small bird cage is changed to a larger size if you need to.

Nesting Material

Durning springtime your female bird might need nesting material if she starts showing signs of plucking her feathers or shredding the tray liners if she can reach it. These behaviors are instinctual, especially at breeding time. To help alleviate stress during this time by providing a nest or nesting materials. Be sure to use all natural materials that the bird would find in the wild. This will also provide additional warmth, security, and stress relief. Some birds will even decorating their nest.  It is important to provide the bird cage accessories for your bird.

Feeding Dishes And Water Bowls

It is also very important to have to right size feeding dishes and water bowls for your bird.  Also a bath bowl and misters is something else your bird will enjoy.  Once some birds get used to the misters, they will spread their wings so you can spray them throughly.

Bird Cage Toys

Toys are a must for all birds.  Not only do they help the bird to exercise but also to entertain themselves, birds like people will become bored.  Be sure the cage has a good varity but also be sure to leave enough room for the bird.  Birds like to chew so it is important to take care to change out any toys where claws could get stuck or the bird might eat anything harmful like threads from rope perches.  If your bird gets bored he/she might start feather plucking.

Other Bird Cage Supplies

Perches, ropes, ladders and some toys come in natural woods and materials that are safe for your bird.  Stay away from plastics, these will become slippery when wet and harmful if eaten.  Don’t be afraid to “play” with your bird.  They love all the attention they can get.