In our everyday household life, we waste many things. But we can use these waste materials to make something useful and beautiful. If you have a pet bird, you can make a cage for your bird using this waste material. Now, one question may arise in your mind how to make a birdcage from waste material? In this blog post, we will discuss how to make a birdcage with waste material.
Material selection:
In our everyday life, we use plastic bottles for storing water or milk. These plastic bottles are made from polyethene terephthalate (PET). We also use glass bottles for storing food items like sugar, salt etc. These glass bottles are made from borosilicate glass. So, if you want to make birdcages, then you should select the type of bottle which is suitable for making cages.
You can use any kind of bottle, but it must be strong enough to hold your bird. You can choose the size of the bottle according to your requirement.
Necessary supplies:
- Wastage plastic bottle( you can take glass bottle)
- Wire
- Wirecutter
- Glue
- A knife
How To Make a Birdcage With Waste Material
1. Cut the bottom part of the bottle
Cutting the bottom part of the plastic bottle is very important as it helps in keeping the water inside the bottle. Otherwise, when the water level decreases, the bottle will not be able to support the weight of the bird.
2. Remove the label from the bottle
The label on the bottle contains information regarding the manufacturer, expiry date etc. It is better to remove the label because it is harmful to birds. The label can contain chemicals that are harmful to birds.
3. Use a sharp knife to cut the sides of the bottle
The sides of the bottle are smooth, so they cannot be used to make cages. Hence, you need to cut them. This step is very important because it gives strength to the cage.
4. Make holes at the top of the bottle
Make small holes at the top of your bottle. These holes help in letting air pass through the bottle.
5. Clean the bottle by washing it with soap and water
Cleaning the bottle is important because it prevents bacteria growth and keeps the water clean. Wash the bottle well with soap and water. When cleaning the bottle, avoid getting water into the neck of the bottle.
6. Dry the bottle after washing
After washing the bottle, dry it properly. Do not let the bottle remain wet. Wet bottles can cause mould formation.
7. Apply glue on both surfaces of the bottle
Glue is a good adhesive agent. The glue helps in holding the parts together. You can apply glue to the edges of the bottle.
8. Place the bottle upside down and press it firmly
Then, place the bottle upside down and take a firm grip on its bottom edge. You should carefully press the bottle until the two halves come together and get a perfect shape.
9. Wait until the glue dries up completely
Wait until the glue dries completely. You can check whether the glue has dried up completely by pressing the bottle. If there is no gap between the two halves, then the glue has dried up.
10. Take a piece of wire and place it inside the bottle
Now, take a piece of wire and insert it into the bottle. This wire helps in supporting the bottle and holds the bottle together.
11. Cut off the excess wire
Once the wire is inserted, you can cut off the extra length of the wire and secure the wire at the top of the bottle.
12. Cover the wire
Cover the wire with tape. The tape helps in protecting the wire from being damaged.
13. Repeat steps
Repeat 10 – 12 for another side of the bottle.
14. Connect all the bottles together
Connect all the bottles together using wires or string. The string is preferable to wires.
15. Attach the lid
After connecting the bottles, attach the lid to the top of the bottle using screws. Make sure that the screw does not go inside the bottle.
16. Complete
Your birdcage is ready. Your bird will love it.
I have an old broken bottle. Can I use it?
Yes, you can use any kind of bottle. But if the bottle is cracked, you may need to replace it with a new one. You can also use plastic containers instead of glass bottles.
Is it environmentally friendly to make birdcages from plastic bottles?
Yes, making birdcages from plastic bottles is eco-friendly. It saves energy and reduces pollution. It also recycles plastic bottles.
How much time will it take to complete this project?
It depends on how many times you repeat these steps. It almost takes 1 hour to finish this project.
Is waste material birdcage safe for my bird’s health?
Yes, it is absolutely safe for birds. Glass bottles are made of non-toxic materials. They do not contain lead which is harmful to birds. Plastic bottles are also safe for birds.
Conclusion:
Making a birdcage is very interesting. It will be eco-friendly if you make a birdcage from recycled plastic bottles or waste materials. In the above article, we discussed how to make a birdcage from waste plastic bottles. We hope it will help you to make your own birdcage and also it will help you to save your money.
