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Bird Helpful Tips & Info
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How Much space? Most cages are too small to allow birds to fly freely and can severely restrict their ability to exercise and express their normal behaviours. So, if birds are permanently confined to a cage, they should also have access to a flight aviary or be given regular opportunities to fly in a safe indoor environment outside their cage.The minimum length of a cage for a pair of birds should be at least three times their combined wing span.
Housing should also have a variety of different perches with enough spaces for all birds. Perches should be rough and made of natural, non-toxic wood to help prevent overgrown toenails. They should also be placed apart to encourage flight, but not placed directly above other perches or food and drink containers.
Birds should be protected from extreme weather. If your aviary or cage is exposed to the weather, it should allow all birds to shelter together in a place that is protected from wind, rain and direct sunlight. Birds need to be protected from loud or sudden noises. Birds should be kept away from the sights and sounds of predatory animals and shouldn’t be permanently kept in high-traffic areas of the household.
Birds need adequate ventilation and also protection from draughts and fumes. Indoors, at least half of the largest side of the cage should be a metal grill, netting or mesh (rather than being solid). Avoid exposure to fumes from cleaning products, paint, cigarette smoke, air fresheners, scented candles or incense. Outdoors, a solid material or cladding on the roof and walls will protect against heavy winds while at least three quarters of the area of one wall should be open-weave mesh.
Most bird species are highly social. In the natural environment they live in groups or at least pairs. So because of that, pet birds should be housed in groups or pairs of compatible species or individuals. Pet birds also often consider their human family to be part of their ‘flock’, and so it’s good for your birds’ welfare to integrate them appropriately into daily activities.
Housing should always be kept clean and hygienic. Once a day, you should clean and disinfect food and water dishes, change cage paper, spot clean the cage, and replace food.
