Metal Canary Nest 120mm (Large), Set of 3 – Wire Canary Nest Pans with Hooks for Breeding

Canary Breeding Nest Pans, Set of Three

This is a set of three large metal canary nests, each a 120mm (12cm) wire nest pan made for breeding canaries and similar small birds. Every canary bird nest comes with hooks that clip straight onto the cage or aviary wire, giving your hen a secure, stable base to build in. As a canary breeding nest set, the three-pack suits breeders running several pairs, or a single pair that starts a second clutch while the first chicks are still in the nest.

Open Wire Canary Nest for a Clean, Airy Nest

The wire mesh construction of this wire canary nest lets air move freely around and under the nest, which helps keep it dry and reduces the damp, stuffy conditions that can cause problems during brooding. A metal canary nest is also far easier to wash and disinfect than timber or solid nests, so each pan can be kept clean and hygienic between broods, which matters when you are breeding pair after pair.

Where to Put a Canary Nest in the Cage

Hang the nest pan high in a quiet corner of the cage, away from the feed and water dishes and not directly under a perch, so droppings do not fall into it. Canaries prefer a settled, slightly elevated spot where they feel hidden from movement in the room. Fixing it near the top of the cage also keeps it clean and gives the hen an easy approach from a nearby perch. Many breeders hang a second nest pan nearby, as hens will often start building again before the first chicks have fledged.

Use with a Liner or Natural Nesting Material

A bare wire canary nest pan gives a strong base, and your birds do the rest. Drop in a felt or cotton nest liner, which is handy for hens that are not strong builders, or let the birds line the pan themselves with natural nesting material such as swamp grass or coconut fibre. Either way, the pan holds the nest in shape and keeps the clutch secure.

Key Features and Benefits

• Set of 3 large 120mm metal canary nests
• Wire nest pans with attached hooks for easy cage attachment
• Open design keeps the nest airy and helps it stay dry
• Metal is easy to clean and disinfect between broods
• Stable, elevated position off the cage floor
• Use with a nest liner or natural nesting material
• Suits canaries and similar small birds such as finches

Product Details

• Type: Metal wire nest pan for small birds
• Size: 120mm (12cm), large
• Pack: Set of 3
• Attachment: Hooks for cage or aviary wire
• Suitable for: Canaries and similar small birds
• Product code: 6724

How to Use

Hang each nest pan on the cage or aviary wire using the attached hooks, in a quiet, high spot away from feed and water. If using a liner, sit it inside the pan, otherwise offer nesting material such as swamp grass or coconut fibre nearby so the hen can line the pan herself. Check the nest during the breeding season without disturbing the pair too often. Between broods, remove the old nest, then wash and disinfect the pan and let it dry fully before reusing it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why choose a metal canary nest over a cane or plastic nest?

A metal canary nest lasts much longer than cane and holds eggs securely, and the wire pan can be washed and disinfected between clutches. Cane nests are harder to clean and wear out faster, while metal pans can be reused season after season.

How many metal canary nests do I need per breeding pair?

Canary breeders usually provide 2 nests per breeding pair, as hens often start building a second nest before the first chicks have left. This set of three 120mm metal canary nests covers one pair with a spare, or gives you nests for more than one pair.

Where should I place the metal canary nest in the cage?

Hang the nest in a quiet corner, away from feed and water dishes and not directly under a perch. Make sure it sits secure and level, and leave about 10cm between the top of the nest and the top of the cage so the hen can get in and out easily.

What is the best canary nest?

The best canary nest is one that is the right size, stays dry and clean, and holds firmly in place. A 12cm wire nest pan with hooks gives canaries room to lay and brood, good airflow and easy cleaning between clutches.

What size is this canary nest?

Each nest measures 120mm (12cm) across, the large size, giving canaries and similar small birds such as finches plenty of room to lay and brood.

How does it attach to the cage?

Each pan has attached hooks that hang over the cage or aviary wire, so it clips on without any extra hardware.

Do I need to add a liner or nesting material?

Yes, the pan needs nesting material. Offer swamp grass, coconut fibre or cotton nesting material in the cage for the hen to carry in and build with, or add a felt or cotton liner to help hens that are not strong builders.

Where can I buy the Metal Canary Nest 120mm Set of 3 in Australia?

The Metal Canary Nest 120mm Set of 3 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.