How to Use Clothespins for Your Canary Cage

Clothespins are very helpful for canary cages. They make a lot of things easier when you are looking after your canary.

Get some clothespins

The wooden or the plastic varieties are both fine. They should be about 4 inches in length.

Start using your clothespins daily

Whenever you open the cage door to handle your canary or to clean the cage, have the clothespins handy to keep the cage door open.

Use a clothespin to help with feeding

Clothespins can hold the canaries' greens (leaves, stalks etc.) from the top of the cage. You can reposition the food as often as needed to improve ease of access for your canary.

Create easy, fast and sturdy perches

A good possibility is to use a clothespin as a perch. Ensure that the clothespin is secure and straight and placed in a good position for the canaries to perch on. Vary the perching areas in the cage by changing the perching position regularly. This is easily done by simply unclasping and shifting the clothespin!

Clean the clothespins regularly

This will ensure they do not build up bacteria etc. that might harm your canaries. As clothespins are not that expensive, discard when the clothespin is beyond cleaning and use other ones.

Think of some other ways to use clothespins

And then leave your ideas here!

Tips

• Other options include memo holders, clips used for paper bundles or similar stationery items.

Things You'll Need

• Clothespins (also known as pegs), wooden or plastic
• Canary cage