Show Cage Care

Appearance does indeed matter at American Singer shows.  Judges see your show cages before they see your birds.  A poorly maintained show cage is not the first impression you'd like to make.  There are things you can do to add some sparkle to your cages.  See below.

2.  Seed and water cups must be clean not only for the sake of appearance but for the health of your birds.  Wash them with soapy water then rinse and dry.  Get back-up cups so that you always have cups available.  Also, it's a good practice to bring several extra clean cups to shows.

1.  Use steel wool to remove rust and if necessary coat the cage with a flat aluminum-colored spray paint.  Allow the cage to dry and thoroughly wipe it down with a rag to remove any paint dust that may be harmful if ingested by your birds.

4. Pre-cutting paper insierts for cage bottoms is a big time saver when it comes to cleaning cages.  Ten by six inches is perfect.  Also, it's a good idea to carry extra papers to shows.  Even if you don't need them, contestants who forget to bring their own will be grateful!

3.  Remove dried droppings on perches by soaking them in soapy water and scrubbing them with a textured cleaning pad.  Rinse them and make sure they are completely dry before use. Extra sets of clean perches often come in handy at shows.

The end product -- a home fit for a top bench bird!