American Singer Show Cages

The American Singer show cage is descended from the old metal "shelf cage" that was common in pet shops years ago. This cage was 11 inches wide, 7 inches deep, 10 inches high. The right side is solid metal, the top and other sides are wire. Some older cages have the solid side on the left, these are allowed. Jovaco Inc. in Canada is no longer making show cages, but you can still use their cages if you already have them or buy them used. Click Here for information on Jovaco cages. New American Singer show cages are no longer made by Prevue Hendryx. There are some new cages made by them which can be purchased from Abba Products but you must order by phone, call 908-353-0669 MON-FRI 9am to 4:30pm Eastern Time. Ask for item number LT, $35 each plus shipping. The newer Prevue cages are solid on both sides. You can buy plastic bullet waterer (model 1202W) and plastic bullet feeder (model 1202F), which are allowed in the shows. However, most exhibitors spread the cage bars and insert hooded glass or plastic cups. Glass cups are no longer made, but can sometimes be found in antique shops or from retired bird breeders. Plastic cups are available as clear (as shown in the above photo) or frosted. You can use glass, plastic or bullet cups in the show as long as both cups match. Click Here for information on where you can order new, clear plastic cups. Plain, white paper must be used to line the bottom tray. Unlike colorbred and type canary showcages, seed is not dumped on the bottom. Click Here for an article about show cage preparation. American Singer Show Cage Setup Show Cage Care If your show cages is too shiny, the bird might sing to his reflection in the solid side. Before using, they should be spray painted a dull silver color. An extra coat of silver paint inside the cage base and on both sides of the bottom metal sheet (which goes under the cage tray) will help prevent rust. It is no longer required that the front of the bottom tray be painted silver, but you will not be penalized if you do. Be sure to use non-toxic, lead-free paint. Allow paint to dry and the cages to air out at least one week before putting a bird in. Buff off any dry paint powder with a rag before using. Show Cages Getting Spray Painted Return to ASC Home Page