How to Clean the Bird Cage?

It is very important to clean the cage of your birds to prevent them from contracting diseases and to keep hygiene at all times. It is necessary to remove the droppings from the bird every day and to wash its feeder, as well as its trough and accessories several times a week. In this article, we present the steps to follow to know how to clean the birdcage.

Steps to follow:

1.First, be aware that birds must have a cage adapted to their size and species so that they can move without any problem. We recommend you read our article on how to choose a cage for birds.

2.To make it easier to clean, we recommend placing a newspaper or other item in the bottom of the cage where the droppings, feathers, and other dirt will fall so that after removal and replacement it can be easily removed.

3.Similarly, most cages have a plate that can be removed for washing and/or you can directly remove the entire bottom of the cage (often plastic) to clean thoroughly.

4.To clean the bars of the cage, remove the bird and place it in another cage or in a safe place. We recommend that you do not wet the metal part directly, since the paint or enamel may oxidize, so it is best to use a damp cloth.

5.The waterers and feeders will retire for cleaning and avoid accumulation of dirt and thus prevent any disease to your birds.

6.The bird toys (swings, mirrors, baths ...) should be cleaned regularly to keep them in perfect condition.

7.To clean the cage and accessories, we recommend using water and soap or dishwashing liquid and, if there are still leftovers, you can use bleach to help disinfect but being careful to rinse thoroughly.

8.To access the most difficult places, you can use a small brush (with teeth for example) that you will only use to clean the cage of your bird, to prevent it contaminate something else.

9.In pet garden bird supplies stores, you can find specific disinfectants so that the cage of your birds is completely clear and without any type of bacteria.

This article is purely informative, while COMPLEMENT does not have the ability to prescribe veterinary treatment or perform diagnostics. We invite you to bring your pet to the veterinarian if he shows genes or a malaise.