how does this work?
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how does this work?
I am asking about a nestbox that mounts to the outside of cage . How does that work? Do you have to cut a hole in the cage wire so the birds can get in or is just for certain cages? I really want to know how that works.
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Re: how does this work?
A lot of cages will have "breeder box doors" built into them, usually in the side(s). If not then you can either use a feeder door in the front of the cage or cut your own breeder box door. However remember once you want to remove the box - there will be a hole in the cage wall.
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Re: how does this work?
I have 30 x 18 cages #2474 with a breeder door only on one side. Some of the other 30x 18 cages I use have 2 doors, one on either side.
Country Feathers has some of the best prices and very sturdy cages
http://www.countryfeathers.net/
Country Feathers has some of the best prices and very sturdy cages
http://www.countryfeathers.net/
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Re: how does this work?
Mine is a wooden box with two holes in the side at the top front and a piece of metal passing in those holes and then you bend this metal around the wiring of the cage and tada you have a nest.
Keep in mind im only 11!
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2 Budgies
2 Gouldians
May Get:
4 more finches
I happen to have a graphics tablet so if you need a bit of help in an image I will be glad to help.
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Re: how does this work?
I just got the plastic nestboxes made by ABBA, they hook on the inside or outide. They are very nice. I also ordered 2 canary nests
They hook on the outside.
When putting the nestbox on the outside, once the box is attached I fasten the side door in the open position with a zip tie if necessary.
http://www.redbirdproducts.com/nestbox.jpg
http://www.redbirdproducts.com/Q400850- ... 0$3.00.JPG
They hook on the outside.
When putting the nestbox on the outside, once the box is attached I fasten the side door in the open position with a zip tie if necessary.
http://www.redbirdproducts.com/nestbox.jpg
http://www.redbirdproducts.com/Q400850- ... 0$3.00.JPG
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Re: how does this work?
some guy told me that plactic ones are not good for finches
Keep in mind im only 11!
Birds:
2 Budgies
2 Gouldians
May Get:
4 more finches
I happen to have a graphics tablet so if you need a bit of help in an image I will be glad to help.
Birds:
2 Budgies
2 Gouldians
May Get:
4 more finches
I happen to have a graphics tablet so if you need a bit of help in an image I will be glad to help.
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Re: how does this work?
@TF
Plastic has good and bad.
Good
- Easy to clean and disinfect after each use.
- Does not absorb "nasty" stuff like poop and bacteria.
Bad
- Slippery. Nesting material slides easily and sometimes will collapse because of the lack of texture/friction for the nesting material to hold on to.
- Thin. Where the birds enter the nest the plastic is maybe 2mm thick. That is a LOT thinner than wood. Some have a rolled edge to make this entry point wider and easier on their feet.
Plastic has good and bad.
Good
- Easy to clean and disinfect after each use.
- Does not absorb "nasty" stuff like poop and bacteria.
Bad
- Slippery. Nesting material slides easily and sometimes will collapse because of the lack of texture/friction for the nesting material to hold on to.
- Thin. Where the birds enter the nest the plastic is maybe 2mm thick. That is a LOT thinner than wood. Some have a rolled edge to make this entry point wider and easier on their feet.
Gary
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