When

To Do

1. Daily

2. Daily

3. Daily

4. Daily

5. Daily

6. Every other day

7. Occasionally

8. Once a week

9. When needed

10. When needed

1. Give fresh water

2. Give fresh food; remove any uneaten or partially eaten food from previous day

3. Give fresh hay

4. Let out of cage for about 2 hours of supervised exercise and play

5. Give 10-minute dust bath

6. Clean food bowls or hoppers and water systems

7. Give a treat of fresh or dried fruit (less than 1 teaspoon/day)

8. Clean and disinfect cage

9. Change bedding

10. Replace chew toys