![]() Note that PVC coated wire (which is a cheaper option to 'cooked on' powder coating) can still cause problems as the plastic coating is very thin and can be easily chewed on and removed by birds. You can also scrub the wire with a vinegar solution to accelerate the oxidisation process which renders the zinc non toxic.Īlternatively, new wire disease can be prevented by purchasing cages made from stainless steel, or powder coated wire. Zinc powder can be removed from wire by allowing it to weather outside for 3 months or longer before birds are introduced to the cage. Birds who are heavy chewers are particularly at risk of this. ![]() Galvanised materials are left with a powdery film of zinc, which if swallowed, can give birds heavy metal poisoning, otherwise known as 'new wire disease'. The wire used for large aviaries is generally galvanised wire, and the most common hardware used in cages (such as nuts, bolts, chains and quick links) are galvanised too. Owners should be aiming to provide the largest cage they can afford and have the space for.īars of the cage must not be so far apart that birds can get their heads caught between them.
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