Plastic Bird Breeding Nest Box: External Canary and Finch Nest Box for Cages

Plastic Nest Box for Canaries and Finches

This plastic bird breeding nest box gives canaries, finches and similar small cage birds a private, enclosed space to build a nest, lay eggs and raise chicks. It mounts on the outside of a compatible breeding cage, with a wide front opening that lines up with the cage door or access point. A front perch helps birds land and carry nesting material in, and the flip-up top lid lets you check the nest and clean the box without taking the cage apart.

Why Choose a Plastic Breeding Box?

Plastic nest boxes are light, tough and very easy to clean. Unlike wooden boxes, they don't soak up droppings or moisture, won't rot, and can be washed and disinfected between breeding rounds. This helps keep mites and bacteria from carrying over from one clutch to the next. The smooth walls wipe down quickly, which suits breeders running several pairs through the season.

External Mounting Saves Cage Space

Because the nest box sits outside the cage, the inside stays free for perches, feeders, water and room to fly. Breeding pairs get a quieter, more sheltered nest area, and you can open the top lid to check on eggs and chicks from outside the cage, with less disturbance to the parents.

Finch Nest Box and Canary Nest Box: How Each Bird Uses It

• Canaries: build an open cup nest. Many breeders place a nest pan or felt liner inside the box, then let the hen line it with soft nesting material.
• Finches: many finches, such as zebra and society finches, fill an enclosed box with fine grass to make a domed nest. Offer plenty of nesting material while they build.

Nest box style and size should always match the species, as not every small bird nests the same way.

Is This a Nest Box for Budgies?

Budgies are cavity nesters. In the wild they lay eggs inside tree hollows, and in cages they're usually bred in a purpose-built wooden budgie nest box with a small round entry hole and a shaped base that keeps the eggs together. This open-front plastic box is designed for canaries and finches, so a dedicated budgie breeding box is the better choice for budgies.

Cage Nest Box vs Garden Nest Box

This is a breeding box for pet birds in cages and aviaries, not an outdoor nest box for wild garden birds. Advice for wild bird boxes, such as removing the perch to keep predators out or mounting the box high on a tree, doesn't apply inside a cage, where the perch simply helps your birds get in and out.

How to Set Up the Nest Box

• Secure the box firmly to the cage opening so it can't tilt, move or come loose.
• Check there are no gaps between the box and the cage where a bird could get stuck.
• Choose a quiet side of the cage, away from heavy foot traffic.
• Place a nest pan or a little nesting material inside to help the pair get started.
• Hang bird-safe nesting material, such as swamp grass, inside the cage for the birds to carry in.
• Keep fresh food, clean water and a calcium source available close by.
• Check the nest only when needed, as frequent disturbance stresses breeding birds.
• After each breeding round, remove old material, wash and disinfect the box, then dry it fully before reuse.

Key Features and Benefits

• Enclosed plastic nest box for canaries, finches and small birds
• Mounts on the outside of the cage to save inside space
• Wide front opening for easy entry and carrying nest material
• Built-in front perch
• Flip-up top lid for nest checks and cleaning
• Smooth plastic is easy to wash and disinfect
• Won't rot or absorb moisture like timber
• Reusable season after season

Product Details

• Type: External plastic bird breeding nest box
• Material: Easy-clean plastic
• Colour: White
• Design: Enclosed box with wide front opening and front perch
• Access: Flip-up top lid
• Suitable for: Canaries, finches and similar small cage birds
• Use: Cage and aviary breeding setups
• Includes: 1 plastic bird breeding nest box (nesting material not included)

Frequently Asked Questions

Which birds is this plastic bird breeding nest box suitable for?

It suits canaries, finches and similar small cage birds that build their own nests. Check the nesting habits of your species before setting it up.

How do I fit this external nest box to my cage?

Line up the front opening with a compatible cage door or access point, then secure the box firmly so it can't move or tilt. Make sure there are no gaps where a bird could get trapped.

What type of nest box is best for cage birds?

It depends on the species. Canaries usually nest in an open pan, many finches prefer an enclosed box they can fill with grass, and budgies need a wooden budgie box with a round entry hole. Choose a box built around how your bird naturally nests.

What is the best breeding box for small birds?

Look for a box sized for your species, easy to clean between clutches, with top or side access so you can check the nest without disturbing the pair. For canaries and finches, a plastic external box like this one ticks those boxes.

Is this suitable for budgies?

A purpose-built wooden budgie nest box is the better choice. Budgies nest in enclosed cavities with a small round entry and lay eggs on a shaped base rather than in a built nest.

Does the nest box need nesting material?

Yes, for canaries and finches. Add a nest pan or a little material inside, and offer bird-safe nesting material in the cage so the birds can carry it in and shape their nest.

How do I clean a plastic nest box?

After the chicks have left, remove all old nesting material, wash the box with warm water and a bird-safe disinfectant, rinse well and let it dry completely before the next round.

Where can I buy a Plastic Bird Breeding Nest Box in Australia?

The Plastic Bird Breeding Nest Box is available from Bonnyrigg Produce & Garden Supplies at 462 Elizabeth Dr, Bonnyrigg NSW 2177, Australia. You can visit our store or order online with delivery across Australia.