How can I choose the best net for my aviary?
Exotic birds are personal pets, but they must be placed in cages to keep them around the house or do not meet the dangers in the outside world. The aviary wire network is produced specifically for large cages. The net is made of durable metal material and hexagonal or square shapes provide perfect sitting and climbing material. The sizes of wire networks differ, so select a network of smaller diameter to contain the smallest birds. When choosing an aviary wire, look for a powder-covered or vinyl coated wire and avoid networks that contain sharp spines as well as an ordinary galvanized metal.
Not all types of wire networks are similar. Some metal mesh is made of stainless steel or forged iron, galvanized metal and other coated metal. Stainless steel is the best aviary wire mesh for bird cages because it resists the growth of bacteria and rust and does not contain minerals that are toxic to birds. Forged iron is safe but the material corrodesAnd it's heavy. Stainless steel and iron, however, can be expensive and so many bird owners choose a more affordable galvanized network material.
Galvanized metal contains zinc. This type of metal is used for outdoor projects because zinc plating resists corrosion. However, zinc is toxic to birds. Long -term exposure to heavy metals, such as zinc, lead or tin, accumulates in the body of the bird, causing symptoms such as cyanosis, plucking feathers, liver dysfunction and death in severe cases. Some owners wash the galvanized wire with a vinegar solution to remove the zinc flakes from the metal, while others completely avoid galvanized metal.
Some aviary wire network is made of cheap metal soaked in vinyl or covered with a special color called powder-coat. This network is very durable and prevents possible bird poisoning. A bird can still chew a coating or the coating may OPOTŘebovatz outdoor exposition. Once the coating develops tears or holes, the net becomes a breeding ground for bacteria and corrosion.
The selector wire network is usually produced with smooth metal. You should always check to make sure the network will be firmly and welded. Small spines or nicknames in joints or wire can catch a bird leg and cause bleeding. Look for wire products produced by a renowned manufacturer. Such a manufacturer usually wants to maintain a good reputation, and therefore it will be easier to produce quality products and respond to consumers' concerns.