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Hi Everyone
I was just asked if I am in need of another cage (used) and I am thinking it is always a good idea to have another cage....am I right...

How do I clean it? there wont be any finches going into it for a while so i can clean it and then let it sit outside in the - degree weather we are having in Ontario right now....

anyways what does everyone do?

thanks

Good 'ol soap and water?? And maybe an S.O.S pad. Rub it down with a disinfectant and let is sit outside about a month or so. Might have some sorta cleaner at the pet store.

The last time I got a bunch of used cages I scrubbed the "organic matter" off then sprayed everything down heavily with a bleach-water solution. I let it sit for 10-20 minutes before hosing down completely and letting them dry.

Always bleach bleach bleach lol

So bleach and hot water to wash and then if needed an S.O.S pad to the areas that are needed ( If I remember right it was a clean cage). Wash clean really well and then place somewhere for a few weeks to make sure all stuff is dead.

Does this sound like a good plan?

Or is it better for piece of mind to buy new?


thanks

I've bought several second-hand but in excellent condition cages. Before using them I do the bleach and hot water cleaning using an old toothbrush to make sure I get right into those corners; then rinse really well. After it's dry, you're "off to the races".

Just make sure you check it over really good beforehand for any cracks.

thanks for the tips. I hope to be able to go and have a look at it in the next couple of days and if it is great condition then I will bring it home. If it isn't in great condition then I was say thanks but no thanks.


K&M