Instructions Step 1: Keep your new bird in a separate cage and in another room before you introduce the two birds. You want your old bird to be able to hear but not see his new friend. Keep the cages separated in different rooms for about two weeks so...
Instructions Things You’ll Need: Measuring tape Portable tables Books Millet spray Assistant Metal clips or plastic cable ties Long, thin perch or dowel rod that fits between the bars Dark blanket How to Move Birds to a New Cage Step 1: Measure the...
Instructions Step 1: Purchase a relatively large cage for your bird. Make sure the bars of the cage are suitable for your type of bird. Smaller birds need bars spaced closer together to prevent their going AWOL. Step 2: Select a cage that is wide enough...
I am Dr. T. K. Roy, speaking on behalf of Expert Village. There are many cases where birds can be maintained in cages. There are different types of cages, commonly known as Californian cages. And there are cages to accommodate one bird in one cage. There...
Keep your corn snake healthy and happy with the right habitat. Learn how to pick a corn snake cage in this free pet care video.
Instructions Step 1: Determine the type of cage you want. The 3 basic options are a glass aquarium with a wire mesh lid; a modular design with various tunnels, nooks and crannies; or a wire-style cage. Step 2: Consider cleaning requirements. Modular...
We're talking about caging requirements for a budgie. I recommend a two foot by two foot by two foot cage as a minimal requirement for these birds. They are very active fliers; they need a lot of room to flap their wings. This cage is a two and a half...
Instructions Step 1: Choose a cage that is square or rectangular in shape. Many parrots enjoy the security of perching in a corner with two protective sides when they sleep. It is also easier to hang perches and toys in cages with a square shape. Step 2...
Instructions Step 1: Consider the size of the cage. Macaws are large birds and require a minimum cage size of 36 by 48 by 60 inches with a minimum bar spacing of 1 to 1.5 inches. Buying a cage with the wrong spacing could result in head hitting, damaged...
Instructions Step 1: Determine how much space your bird needs to stretch its wings and flap them without hitting the bars. The more space you give your bird, the better. Your bird will be living in its cage most of its life. It's not like a different...
Instructions Things You’ll Need: Cage Food and water cups Bird seed and fresh produce Toys and cuttle bones Step 1: Get a cage before getting lovebirds. Find a cage that is roomy enough for them to move around and explore their environment. Avoid...
Instructions Step 1: Pick a well-ventilated cage with a solid bottom as housing for your guinea pig. Guinea pigs housed in cages with mesh bottoms often break their legs, toe nails and develop sores on their feet. Step 2: Make sure your guinea pig's cage...
Instructions Step 1: Determine the size of the dog cage you'll need. Dog cages come in sizes ranging from miniature poodle size to Labrador retriever size. Small dogs do better in bigger cages, however. If you have the budget to buy a larger cage, it'll...
Hi, I'm Laura Fitzgerald and on behalf of Expert Village, I would like to talk to you today about the care and maintenance of your pet rat. Today I am going to talk to you about choosing your rat's home, and in front of me I have three cages. The first...
Instructions Step 1: Know your hamster's breed. Is it a dwarf hamster? Or, is it one that will grow much bigger? You don't want to pick a cage that your pet hamster may outgrow or one that will be too large either. Step 2: Look for safety features. For...
Instructions Step 1: Choose a cage that's big enough for your finches to fly from one side to the other. They don't need a tall cage, but they do need a long one to get enough exercise. A common name for this style of cage is a flight cage. Step 2...
Instructions Step 1: Plan for enough space for at least 2 mice. Mice are gregarious creatures and 1 kept alone will become depressed, aggressive and prone to escape attempts. Approximately 2 square feet of floor space should accommodate 2 to 8 mice. The...
Instructions Things You’ll Need: Adequately-sized finch cage Perches Swings Newspaper Food and water bowls Space near a window for the cage (or a bird cage light with timer) Step 1: Buy a finch cage large enough to accommodate the birds. Finches...
Instructions Step 1: Choose a cage measuring at least 4 feet wide by 2 feet deep by 2 feet high. The larger your cage is, the happier the bird will be. Larger cages are always required if you have more than one bird. The bars should be spaced about ½...
Instructions Step 1: Choose a cage for your rat. Rats can grow rather large, so you will not want to get a small cage. The bigger the cage the better. Make sure the cage has a door and is an easy to clean cage. Most good rat cages have a removable top...
Instructions Things You’ll Need: Bird Carrier Emergency supplies Step 1: Make sure your cage or carrier fits in the car. Some birds have huge cages. In those cases, you will need to make sure you have a carrier or a smaller cage for the trip. Make...
On behalf of Expert Village, my name is Laura, and I'm here to talk to you about finches. There are several types of cages available for finches. They range from small to extra large depending on what your taste may be. You will need to accessorize your...
Instructions Step 1: Decide on the breed of rabbit you want as a pet before you buy a cage. Different breeds have different needs. Step 2: Determine the size of the cage. Know the size of the rabbit and ask a salesperson for the right size of food dish...
Instructions Get Your Supplies Step 1: Get a water sponge for the hermit crab. A water sponge should be a natural sponge that is small enough to be grasped and carried around by a hermit crab. These sponges are available in most pet supply stores and in...
Instructions Step 1: Create a habitat that is as similar as possible to its natural environment. Failing to remind the squirrel of their natural habitat could result in a pet squirrel becoming stressed. Step 2: Prepare to buy as many habitats as you have...