Bird Cage Accessories: Improving Caged Life

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For humans, the house is more like a haven designed for relaxation and comfort. It is where they are able to find reasons to smile again after a long and stressful day at work. And for birds, the bird cage is the counterpart of the house. Here, they can also feel safety and security.

However, unlike us, they are locked in there for almost their entire life. They cannot always go out, spread their wings, and explore the vast world, especially if they are small. But this doesn’t mean we cannot do something to help. Of course, as a bird owner, your effort counts.

Aside from the idea of putting up large bird cages, you can provide them with bird cage accessories for them to have something to play with. What are these accessories? Let’s explore each one of them below.

Water Dishes

During dry summers and cold weathers, water plays a vital role in the lives of your feathery pals. So if you have sufficient time, you need to find an appropriate water dish suited to your bird’s needs.

Water dishes come in a variety of colors, sizes, and designs. Regardless of what you choose, its purpose will always be the same, which is to provide your birds clean and fresh water daily.

These accessories don’t always refer to something that offers potable water to your birds. They can also be those that can be used by birds to have a good bath, perhaps something that have sloping sides.

A metal or heavy ceramic bowl makes a perfect water dish for your birds. Though this may make a mess, you will definitely enjoy watching your birds dipping their heads in the water.

Feeding Dishes

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It isn’t really necessary to purchase an expensive feeding dish. This is because your birds don’t care what it looks like. As long as they can eat properly on it, then there is nothing to worry about.

Feeding dishes vary in terms of appearance. While some are simple, others have drainage holes designed to keep the food fresh. Still, you can always prevent food spoilage by removing those bird feeds that are uneaten and cleaning the cage regularly with hot and soapy water.

Perches and Cages

When birds just stand on a single-sized perch all day, it can possibly cramp their feet. So it is just wise to provide them with a variety of them, if possible in different diameters, textures, colors, and shapes, to prevent the worst to happen.

Basically, you just want to give your birds to have an environment that deepens their sense of satisfaction and at the same time, prevents the development of any behaviour problems.

Cuttlebones

Not only are cuttlebones excellent sources of calcium, they also prevent destructive behaviors ad boredom.

A cuttlebone isn’t really a bone. Instead, it is the internal shell of a small squid-like cephalopod called Cuttlefish. This has a grainy texture, which is helpful in wearing down the overgrown beaks of some bird species like parrots.

Experts suggest to always put a cuttlebone in the cage of your bird. By having it there, it can promote jaw and beak exercise among your flock. If you are looking to buy one, you can visit the local grocery or ask pet supply stores.

Toys

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Toys are there to offer enjoyment to your birds. While some think a giant stuff toy is too adorable, this might not be the case for your birds. The reason for this is that they don’t really care much about the appearance. As a matter of fact, they might not even have an idea about those things. If they find the texture interesting, that’s the time when they’ll play with it.

Here are some toy ideas you can give your birds:

·        Puzzle Toys

These toys are great for your flock because they are educational. They’ll keep your birds busy for hours with various tasks.

·        Plastic Toys

A plastic toy is something that will last for a long time. Sad to say, it isn’t always opted by the birds. This is only useful in rotation cages wherein activities vary every month.

·        Preening Toys

These toys are ideal for those birds that spend lots of time on your shoulder. If you think your bird is an over-preener, this toy makes a great distraction.

·        Wood/Shreddables

Birds are born with the need to chew. In order to satisfy this urge, toys made of wood should be given to them.

If you wish to find the best toys for your bird, you need to understand that observation is the key. You have to find out whether your bird has preferences for particular shapes, colors, and materials. Once you are able to answer these questions, it’ll be easier for you to find the appropriate toy.

 

Always remember that your birds’ safety is the most important thing to consider when choosing bird cage accessories. If you fail to check on this aspect, then do not expect to have a healthy and happy companion.

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