Caring for Your Bird Bird Care Sheet (pdf) The Right Cage Ask
your veterinarian as different birds need different cages. Here
are some must-haves: - The cage must be big enough for your bird
to stretch his/her wings and fly - The cage must be made from
nontoxic (nonpoisonous) material - The cage base must be so hard
that your bird can’t ruin it by chewing - Make sure the cage
can’t be knocked over or fall - Put the cage in an area like a
family room, so your pet can be around everyone - birds are very
social - Avoid drafts and kitchens. Kitchen fumes like burnt
Teflon from a cooking pan can kill a bird. - Use non-colored
newspapers with soy ink, paper towels, or brown paper - Get both
fat and thin perches – like manzanita branches. This helps birds
exercise their feet and prevents pressure sores. - Never use
sandpaper perches, they will hurt your pet’s feet. - Large birds
like Amazons or African Grey Birds need a freestanding perch
outside the cage. - Must be attached, so they can’t be tipped
over - Birds lik