How too Properly Clean your budgies Cage

A clean cage is the foundation of a healthy and happy budgie. Dirty cages can lead to bacteria, mold, mites, and sickness — all of which can quickly harm your bird. Regular cleaning keeps your budgie safe, comfortable, and breathing fresh air.

Here’s a step-by-step guide to keeping your budgie’s cage spotless and safe:

🧹 1. Daily Cleaning Tasks

These quick tasks take just a few minutes but make a big difference.

✅ Every day:

• Change water (at least once, ideally twice)

• Remove uneaten fresh food after a few hours

• Scoop or wipe away visible poop from perches and grate

• Shake off loose feathers and seed hulls

• Check toys and bowls for droppings

🟡 Tip: Keep paper towel, a small handheld broom, and a bird-safe spray nearby for easy clean-ups.

♻️ 2. Weekly Deep Cleaning

Once a week, give your budgie’s cage a proper clean from top to bottom.

✅ What to do:

• Remove your budgie to a safe play area or spare cage

• Take out all bowls, perches, and toys

• Wash all cage parts with warm water and mild, bird-safe soap

• Scrub perches and food bowls — use a toothbrush for hard spots

• Wipe down cage bars, base, and tray

• Replace any liners or cage paper

• Let everything dry fully before reassembling

🛑 Don’t use:

• Bleach

• Harsh cleaning sprays

• Scented products — budgies have sensitive lungs

🟡 Tip: White vinegar mixed with warm water is a safe and effective natural cleaner.

🪶 3. Monthly or Fortnightly Deep Sanitizing

Every 2–4 weeks, go even deeper to prevent bacteria and parasites.

✅ Do a full disinfect:

• Remove every item from the cage

• Scrub with hot water and disinfect all surfaces

• Rinse thoroughly

• Let dry in the sun if possible — UV light helps sanitize naturally

• Check for rust, chipped paint, or loose parts

🛑 Replace any toys or perches that look worn, frayed, or moldy.

🟡 Tip: Rotate toys and perches each time to keep things fresh and exciting for your bird.

🧽 4. Cleaning Tips for Specific Items

✅ Perches:

• Wooden perches: scrub with hot water and let dry in the sun

• Plastic perches: easy to wash with soap and water

• Rope perches: hand wash or machine wash in a garment bag

✅ Food & Water Bowls:

• Use a separate sponge or brush (don’t use your dish sponge)

• Soak in hot water if there’s stuck-on food

✅ Toys:

• Plastic toys: wash regularly

• Wooden toys: wipe and sun dry

• Rotate toys weekly to prevent boredom and overuse

🗑️ 5. Cage Liners & Tray Maintenance

✅ Use cage liners like:

• Newspaper

• Butcher paper

• Paper towels

• Cage-specific liners (optional but pricey)

🛑 Avoid:

• Sandpaper liners — they can damage your budgie’s feet

• Scented cage bedding or cedar shavings — toxic fumes

🟡 Tip: Change the bottom liner every 1–2 days, or daily if your budgie is messy.

🧡 Final Tip

Budgies are sensitive to air quality and can get sick fast from mold, ammonia, or bacteria. A clean cage keeps them bright, healthy, and full of energy. Make cleaning part of your routine and it’ll become quick and easy — and your budgie will thank you for it.

A clean cage = a healthy budgie.