When it comes to
pet bird cages, the saying about bigger being better is so true, and thankfully, manufacturers agree.
Not exact matches
Christians are
birds in the
cage, and atheists are
pet owners;
birds are happier because they are fed well.
We've since owned almost every kind of
pet imaginable, including exotic reptiles, fish, turtles,
birds, various rodents, laying hens, ducks, dog, cat,
caged birds, etc. and found them to be a great learning experience for the kids — but yes, sometimes it's a bit much for mama when littles are around.
«They brought their
caged pet birds with them — if not physically, then they brought the demand,» Shirley says.
When a
pet bird keels over in its
cage, suspicion naturally falls on the cat in the apartment.
Retailers and their staff need to be sure that customers understand how to clean
cages, accessories and the surrounding area to ensure the health of their
pet birds.
Cages are increasingly sold with built - in seed guards, as
birds are truly the messiest
pets to keep.
Zinc and Lead: Metals like lead and zinc pose a great danger to
birds, so make sure your
pet's
cage, food and water bowls, and toys are made of safe materials.
Besides being clean, any store bins and
cages need to be arranged properly with all the right accessories, both to show off the
birds and to demonstrate how these
pets need to be set up at home.
Even if a customer buys a
cage online,
pet stores can still take the opportunity to sell additional
cage accessories that the
bird owner may not have even known they needed.
A
pet bird's
cage should be chosen with great care and attention to detail to ensure its health, safety and quality of life.
Retailers can offer
pet owners the perfect assortment of
cage accessories needed to keep
pet birds healthy and happy.
Setting up a
bird's home is not difficult, but new
bird customers, and even sometimes experienced
bird owners, need to understand that a
cage must be set up in a way that keeps the
pet bird comfortable and secure.
Larger
cages have always been better for
pet birds, as long as the spacing between the bars and the strength of the bars is taken into consideration.
Grit is not needed for
caged pet birds, however, can be beneficial for ground feeding
birds eating tough fibrous foods (usually not a concern with
pet birds).
Yet, as with any other
pet,
birds require clean
cages and surroundings in order to live long, healthy lives.
The larger the
cage, the better it will be for the
pet's health, so it is best to encourage new
bird owners to buy a sizeable enclosure.
So it's a win - win for the store and the
bird owner to keep
pet birds active and healthy by using the right accessories in the
cage both at home and in the store.
Meanwhile, customers are becoming more educated about the care of
pets, and they are seeking roomier
bird cages, often with added features such as
cage guards, extra dishes, play tops and multiple doors, all styled to fit well in the modern home.
Having the right
cage tray liners and litters is key to maintaining a healthy environment in which
pet birds can live happily and thrive.
Choosing the right
cage is important to the health of a
pet bird.
Often, I see
pet birds exhibit «bored behaviour» by rubbing themselves on the toys, food bowls, water dish, and
cage rims.
The
cage is already assembled at the store, which means if there are any initial problems, they can be addressed by the store, and the
bird owner is getting a well - made and complete home for their
pet right away.
Even if a store doesn't get the large initial sale of the
cage, they can secure add - on sales and hopefully make that
bird owner a regular customer by helping them set up their
pet properly.
Pet
bird owners, especially new ones, need to understand the basics of finding an appropriate
cage for their
pets.
However they do allow other small
pets such as hamsters, rabbits,
birds and other
caged critters, as well as aquariums full of fish.
How often does a customer come in to buy a
pet bird and note they already have a
cage that they bought online?
First, although a birdcage may be big and offer many toys and diversions for a
pet parrot, it is doubtful that the
cage is large enough for a
bird to flap about crazily, as they like to do.
One of the key areas where you can start from would be emptying out Puss» litter box daily, scooping up Fido's poop regularly (even if it's done in the backyard garden), and cleaning out the
cages of your smaller
pets like guinea pigs and
birds weekly.
Having a broad selection of
bird cages and the ability to help customers choose the best home for their
pets is a great strategy for encouraging customer loyalty and sales.
Designs have changed through the years to follow décor trends, so
bird owners can find exactly the right
cage for their
pets and their homes.
One of the best marketing tools to get customers to buy their
cages from a
pet store is to offer a discount on a
bird and perhaps the supplies, but only if they buy everything from the store.
The perfect interactive
bird cage that encourages activity and mentally stimulates your
pet cockatiel
Below we have listed several common
bird breeds that people usually have as
pets and the minimum
cage size that should be considered for that breed.
Birds are great companions and providing them with a
cage home that they will be happy in is part of being a responsible
pet owner.
Birds live much longer than other
pets, so purchasing a good
bird cage with plenty of room is an investment and should be treated accordingly.
Greater Chicago
Cage Bird Club - a wide variety of pet birds, now available to qualified non-members (but membership is a great resource for any bird own
Bird Club - a wide variety of
pet birds, now available to qualified non-members (but membership is a great resource for any
bird own
bird owner!)
Other
pets such as sugar gliders, ferrets, Guinea pigs, hamsters, all types of
birds, and so forth, are accepted as long as the
caging accompanies them or appropriate
caging is available at the shelter; inquire first.
An important thing to consider before purchasing your
pet bird is
cage size.
Whether your future
pet is large or small, all
birds enjoy the flexibility of a large
cage.
As the majority of
pet birds have limited activity outside their
cages, poisonings are not common.
Cage Cleaners — Safely and effectively cleaning the cage is essential to the long term health and well being of your pet b
Cage Cleaners — Safely and effectively cleaning the
cage is essential to the long term health and well being of your pet b
cage is essential to the long term health and well being of your
pet bird.
If your
bird is behaving abnormally but can still move and has an appetite, move your
pet into a «hospital
cage» that has no perches and low food dishes.
Even other
pets, such as pocket
pets,
caged birds, and dogs, can serve as wonderful friends, or distractions, to your cat to make him feel at ease and less lonely.
Building a fire in a fireplace is out — not only does an open fire pose the risk of burns for a
bird out of its
cage, the smoke from burning wood is a health hazard to a
pet bird in and of itself.
The best way to reduce the risk for your
pets is to simply keep your
bird inside of the
cage while the dog is around.
Some owners use spools as foot toys that their
birds can play with while out of their
cages, and some string spools of cotton twine or vegetable tanned leather to hang on their
pets»
cage bars.
These replacements are built to last - a simple new feeder can add a fresh look to your
birds cage and prevent unnecessary injury to your
pet.
While these are tiny
birds, they do require flight
cages, and many finch owners find that their
pets»
cages often take up as much space as a larger parrot
cage.
If you are having issues with your
bird's behavior, make sure that he or she has access to plenty of safe and fun
bird toys, and rotate them out of the
cage often so that your
pet doesn't tire of playing with the same old things.