how to put cuttlebone in bird cage

Introduction: Zip Tie Cuttlebone Holder for Birds

how to put cuttlebone in bird cage

how to put cuttlebone in bird cage

how to put cuttlebone in bird cage

how to put cuttlebone in bird cage

how to put cuttlebone in bird cage

how to put cuttlebone in bird cage

how to put cuttlebone in bird cage

Cuttlebones are essential for maintaining the strength and robustness of your beautiful pet birds’ bones because they supply them with the necessary calcium. From now on ” everything ” is for free !! . No more spending money at pet stores on cuttlebones and cuttlebone holders. Typically, cuttlebones come with a metal attachment that holds them to the bird cage; this is not practical, and the metal frequently rusts. In this instructable, I’ll show you how to make your own cuttlebone holder at home using zip ties because cuttlebone holders are pricey and waste a lot of money.

Where to Put Cuttlebone in Your Bird’s Cage

Cuttlefish bones can be placed in a cage in a variety of ways, but I like to hang mine by a zip tie between two verticle bars, with the longer end (or 99 percent of the bone) inside the pen.

To ensure that the zip lock stays securely in place, I make sure to drill holes through the cuttlebone and around the bars.

Although I am aware that some bird parents favor cuttlebone holders, I can never seem to prevent them from toppling over.

My GCC gave the cuttlefish bone a little prod, and I was able to balance the bone once more.

Step 1: Tools and Supplies

how to put cuttlebone in bird cage

how to put cuttlebone in bird cage

how to put cuttlebone in bird cage

how to put cuttlebone in bird cage

how to put cuttlebone in bird cage

how to put cuttlebone in bird cage

how to put cuttlebone in bird cage

how to put cuttlebone in bird cage

Paper pins, brooches, bird perches, stands, zip ties, cuttlebones (I got all the cuttlebones in the picture for free from fishmarket since fishmen consider them useless), scissors, and nail clipper

FAQ

How do you prepare cuttlebone for birds?

Cuttlefish collected like that can have an aroma but a good wash soon helps to destroy the smell. It then needs to be soaked for 48 hours in an avian disinfectant like Vanodine and left out in the sun to dry.

How do you get a cuttlebone to sink?

The cuttlefish bone will eventually become waterlogged and sink. I suspect that boiling it will speed up the process. You will also probably want to break the cuttlefish bone into pieces instead of dropping the whole thing in one piece. However, I would advise checking your pH and hardness first.