Agree that parrots are the most popularpets from the category of birds. But their natural habitat does not provide for keeping in captivity, therefore, in order for them to feel more comfortable, they need a cozy house (cage). A wide variety of cells is represented in the animal products market. But still, to get one that will fully meet the requirements of the content of parrots, you will have to work hard.
Cage requirements for parrot
No matter how spacious you area cage, a parrot will still not get enough freedom of movement. Add comfort to the place of content can be, providing the pet with the opportunity to constantly change its location and move more. To do this, you need a properly equipped cell. With your hands for a parrot you can create a real paradise. The main thing is not to save on materials and their quality.
In addition to the fact that the cell is large, it must stillbe equipped with numerous perches and pads on which your parrot will be able to sit, play, spread its wings and jump from place to place. Important point: if you noticed that your pet almost always spends time on the bottom of the cage, then, perhaps, he does not have enough room for movement. In this case, you need to replace the house with a more spacious option.
Types of cells for keeping birds
First of all, let's pay attention tothe location of the cell. It depends on how your pet will feel, whether it will be comfortable for him, whether he will feel that he is safe. Making a cage with your own hands, exclude outdoor options, because by nature any birds, including parrots, never make nests on the ground. If you want to make a floor version, try to do it in such a way that the bottom of the cage is at a height of at least 40 cm from the floor.
Here are a number of factors that you need to pay attention to when choosing a ready-made cage or creating it yourself:
- a kind of a parrot;
- the size of the bird;
- Age (life experience, habits);
- time spent in the cage (permanently or at certain certain periods, for example, only at night);
- Characteristics of the bird.
Determine the shape and size of the cell
The size and shape of the cells depend directly on the speciesbirds. A cage for a wavy parrot and for a larger species, for example a cockatoo, can not be the same in size and shape. That is why the wrong choice will negatively affect the behavior of your pet. Here are a number of recommendations, the implementation of which will allow you to give your parrot a worthy existence without any problems whatsoever.
Recommended cell sizes
So, the smallest of pets(wavy or blue-headed parakeets) require content in a cage whose width will be at least sixty centimeters. Parrots of medium size and amazons should be placed in houses (cages), the width of which is not less than 80 centimeters. But the cells for the largest species of these birds are different in that their width is not less than 1 meter. The homemade cage is different from the factory options, that when making it, you can make it exactly the size that you need.
Another feature of cells for birds:their width should be greater than the height. The reason is that birds, even though they can fly, still move in a horizontal plane, just like we are with you.
Cage parrot with their own hands. Tips for making
Despite the fact that in pet stores there is a largean assortment of different cells, some owners want to make a cage for their pet by their own hands. "How to make a cage for the parrot on its own?" - a rather common question. Let's take a closer look at the most important nuances related to the manufacture of cells.
As already noted above, first of all, it is necessaryDetermine the shape and size of the future cell, after which you can proceed to create a sketch. It should be sufficiently detailed and reflect all the necessary dimensions.
Below is an approximate list of the mainelements of which the standard cell consists. With your hands for a parrot you can make any house: from the smallest cell to a spacious enclosure. All variants have in their design the following components:
- Pallet. For him, you can use a finished box or execute it from a fiberboard and slats. In this case, it is necessary to pay attention to the height of the rails, they should not be very low.
- Frame (it is a grid, curved in the right shape and qualitatively fixed on the frame).
- Roof.
Necessary materials and order of work
Everything you need for selfCell manufacturing is wire, corners, metal profile, screws and nails. When choosing materials for the cell, you should give preference to environmentally friendly, which can not cause harm to the life and health of your pet.
The beginning of the process of making cellsThe time frame is being prepared. It's quite simple to make them, everything you need to pay attention to is their high strength. Each frame consists of four separate elements (blanks).
The next stage involves the creation of lateralparts using a metal profile. That part of the side walls, which is longitudinal in nature, must be bent at an angle of 90 degrees, and bonded to the upper and lower portions. The frame parts are fastened by means of self-tapping screws. Since you know the size of the frames, in accordance with them is cut off the right amount of mesh, which must fit around the edge of the profile. After marking the intersections of the wire and frame, you need to drill holes. They must correspond to the diametrical size of the wire from which the grid is made.
Do not forget to equip the finished cage with special hooks, which are necessary in order to fasten various accessories (perches, feeder, drinking bowl and so on).
As for the cleanliness and care of the parrot,This aspect is very convenient drawer. To make such it will not make much work. For him you will need a profile frame and a sheet of galvanized metal. By connecting them, you get a retractable tray.
The door of the cell also requires special attention.The simplest way to make it is to cut a hole in the grid. But at the same time, you should pay attention to its size (not very large) and the location (closing in the direction from top to bottom).
That's all! A cage made and equipped with its own hands is ready for a parrot or other bird. You can introduce your pet with a new apartment.
