HOUSING FOCUS
WHETHER you are considering buying one new cage, or a set of cages, or a flight, two factors need to be uppermost in your mind: design and budget. Decide how much you have got to spend. You might want to allow an optional percentage “buffer” on top of your limit, but don’t exceed that! Certainly, buying cages on impulse is usually a disaster and you end up with something that’s not quite what you need. Many manufacturers and vendors will do a deal, so there’s no need to assume you’re committed to the recommended sales price.
When considering what you do need, make materials an early priority. For standard cages in a breeding room, the sides, top and back are generally made either of plywood or plastic. The advantages of plastic are twofold: it doesn’t need painting and it’s easy to wash. So if you are adding cages or replacing them within an existing set-up, plastic offers obvious plus points. These breeding cages and stock cages frequently have a door to which a nest-box can be attached, or even a built-in nest-box. The choice is wide as you’ll see when you follow up adverts.
