Birds are fun friends to have. And you, as the owner of this pet, must provide him with everything he needs so he can live a healthy and happy life. One of his basic needs is a bird cage. Large cages, which provide plenty of room for your bird, can be expensive and look unattractive. Making a birdcage will solve both of these problems! Get started right away by reading Step 1!
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Step 1. Gather your materials
You will need 1.75 cm thick plywood or MDF, 2.5x5 cm lumber, four pieces of 5x5 cm lumber, strong metal wire (such as farm wire or something similar to this wire), glue wood, anvil screws, hinges, and a saw. You can add a hoop if you want the cage to move easily.
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The wood you choose to build the cage should be very hard, such as plywood, and the wire fence should not be painted, but should be pasted with a layer of electroplating.
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Step 2. Cut the poles
Cut the lumber, measuring 5x5 cm, 183 cm long. These two pillars will be the vertical poles.
Step 3. Cut the front/back panel layers
You will need the following pieces. (from lumber measuring 2.5x5 cm):
- Two pieces 183 cm long
- Three pieces 114 cm long
Step 4. Cut the side panels
You will need the following pieces. (from lumber measuring 2.5x5 cm):
- Four pieces 91.4 cm long
- Four pieces 83.8 cm long
Step 5. Cut the top and bottom parts
You will need strips of solid plywood or MDF, with each piece measuring 91.4x129.5 cm.
Step 6. Arrange the panels
With anvil screws, pass through the narrow side of the long strip, to the end of the short strip. You will have two large panels for the front and back of the cage, measuring 123x183 cm, with a post in the middle. You will also produce four square frames for each side, each measuring 91.4x91.4 cm.
Step 7. Cut and attach the wire
Cut wire that is large enough to cover the center of the cage frame and reach every part of the frame as well. With a staple gun, use staples to attach the wire to the wooden frame, where it will be the inside of the panels. You can soften the edges and keep things from getting stuck by tracing the edges of the wire with silicone or chalk.
Step 8. Attach the panels
Attach the front panels to the posts, so the edges are at the same level, with the anvil screws. Then, attach one side panel on each side, one cover panel on the top, and another on the bottom. Separate the two remaining panels to use as a door. Now you have a square measuring 91, 4x129.55x183 cm.
Step 9. Assemble the top, base, and wheels
With anvil screws, attach the top and bottom pieces to the posts, using two screws on each post. If you want to use wheels, attach the wheel rollers to the cage posts following the manufacturer's instructions.
Step 10. Create the doors
Attach the two remaining panels by placing two hinges on each side. Half of the hinges must be attached to the door leaf, while the other half is attached to the center of the panel on the other side. This will ensure you have a cage with doors on both sides: one on the top for adding food and interacting with the birds, and one on the bottom to help clean the cage.
Step 11. Fill in the bottom of the birdcage
Do this with a flattened garbage bag, using pieces of wood, newsprint, or other supporting materials.
Step 12. Place the water and food bowls
You can attach the food bowl to a wire or wooden fence, or place it in another part of the cage. This depends on the best option for your bird.
Step 13. Add entertainment features
Birds need perches and toys. Birds spend a lot of time perched. Create perches at different heights. Some good toys for your bird are mirrors, ladders, and bells. These things keep your bird under stress.
