Cages

CAGES 

Wire cages

  • Cage can be made entirely of wire.
  • It has the advantage of providing visibility of the occupant from all directions.
  • But it has the disadvantage of denying the bird a feeling of security as there is no escape from disturbances from any direction.
  • Also it is difficult to protect the bird from dangerous drafts.

Box cage

  • This is an opaque box constructed with thin wood or metal with the front fitted with bars or screening.
  • Such a cage provides security for the bird and is simple to construct.
  • The inside should be painted with some light colour, the outside can be finished in any manner desirable, but the use of non‑toxic paint is very important.
  • Sharp projections in a cage such as nail points, broken wires wood splinters etc. should be avoided.
  • Cage should be fashioned with bar spacing, appropriate to the species being kept.

Wooden cage

  • In the case of pigeons wooden cages with small doors kept at a height on stands or hanging baskets can be used.
  • The cage should have a floor that is easy to remove and clean without danger of the bird escaping during the procedure. Ordinarily a sliding metal tray is used.
  • The tray should be deep enough to contain accumulated seed husks and bird droppings without danger of their being unduly scattered inside the room as a result of birds movement.

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