Caique parrots are known for their intelligence and outgoing personality.Small birds like to live in a cage.Cleaning your caique parrot's cage is necessary to keep it happy and healthy.If you want your parrot to enjoy a nice living environment, you need to do a daily and weekly clean of the cage and accessories.
Step 1: The liner should be replaced at the bottom of the cage.
Newspaper or other paper is used to make the liner.You can replace the liner with fresh paper using a face mask and gloves.This will keep the cage clean.Only the top layer of the paper can be removed and replaced if water or droppings are not present.You should wear gloves and a face mask as you do this.People can be exposed to infectious germs from bird droppings.
Step 2: Food and water dishes can be washed with hot, soapy water.
There should be one water dish and one food dish for the parrot.They can be washed using hot, soapy water.Remove soap from the dishes by rinsing them with running water.You can wash the bird's dishes with a separate sponge.While you clean the other set, you can give your parrot food and water in a back up set of dishes.To clean a water bottle, use a bottle brush.The food and water dishes need to be dry before being put back in the cage.A damp food bowl can cause mold to grow.
Step 3: The cage accessories need to be washed.
Remove toys, perches and bird baths.To clean the accessories, use hot, soapy water.Droppings, dirt, and food must be removed from the accessories.Before you put the accessories in the cage, make sure they are dry with a clean towel.
Step 4: The area around the cage needs to be cleaned.
The cage needs to be on a raised surface.Dust, seeds, and dirt can be removed with a small broom or vacuum.You can store a broom or vacuum near the cage so you can clean quickly.
Step 5: Droppings in a cage.
Bird droppings can be toxic to your bird.Pick up droppings from the cage once a day.Place the droppings in the garbage with a small shovel.You can use a small shovel by the parrot's cage to scoop up the droppings.
Step 6: The parrot should be in a cage.
You need to take the parrot out of the cage to clean it.The parrot should be in a cage or enclosure.The parrot won't be in the way while you clean it.All cage accessories should be taken out in order to make the cage easier to clean.Food and water dishes should be removed.You will be cleaning them later when you put them all in a bin.
Step 7: The cage should be in the shower or sink.
It will be easier for you to clean the cage.You can rinse and scrub the cage with a big shower or sink.If you have a large cage, put it in the yard next to a hose.Take out the liner at the bottom of the cage and throw it away.
Step 8: Water can be sprayed down the cage.
A high setting is good for your shower, sink, and hose.The water should hit the dirt, droppings and dust on the cage.Water should be used to rinse the cage well.The cage needs to be moved under the water to get a good rinse.
Step 9: The cage should be wiped with a cleaner.
In a bucket, mix one part white distilled vinegar to two parts water.Use a sponge or towel to wipe the cage down.This will make the cage sterile.You should wipe the sides, top, and bottom of the cage.The cage needs to be scrubbed off with the cleaner.
Step 10: The cage accessories need to be cleaned.
Sandpaper can be used to clean wooden toys and perches.To clean food and water bowls, use hot, soapy water or a cleaner.This can damage accessories made of plastic, so don't use sandpaper on them.It's better to use a cleaner on plastic accessories.There are cage accessories that are dishwasher safe.Check to see if you can put things in the dishwasher.
Step 11: The cage should be dry.
If your caique parrot is fine to stay in the temporary cage overnight, let the cage and accessories dry out.To wipe the cage and accessories dry, use a clean towel.The wood cage accessories can be put in the oven for 10 to 15 minutes.The accessories for the parrot should be completely dry.
Step 12: The parrot should be in the cage.
Fresh liner should be placed at the bottom of the cage.The clean accessories should be put back in the cage.It's a good idea to put the parrot in the cage last so it can enjoy its environment.New water and food should be put in the cage.