What you need for a bird market

A bird market needs more than tables and cages. You need separate supplies for bird welfare, seller pitches, visitor registration, payments, refreshments and safe movement through the venue. Transport cages, drink cups, food bowls, cage covers and absorbent liners are easy to overlook, especially when sellers bring different bird species. Use the complete list below to shop early, then check quantities against the number of registered bird keepers and expected visitors.

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What to bring

Grouped the way you'd shop for it, with quantities.

Furniture

Foldable tablesqty 24
Folding chairsqty 48
Cash register and registration tablesqty 3
Party tentsqty 4
Bollardsqty 20
Barrier tapeqty 4

Equipment

Payment terminalsqty 2
Extension cordsqty 8
Power stripsqty 8
Coolersqty 4
Kettlesqty 2
Coffee machinesqty 2

Lighting

LED lampsqty 12
String lightsqty 6

Tableware

Reusable cupsqty 120
Coffee cupsqty 60
Stirrersqty 200
Platesqty 60

Kitchen

Thermos flasksqty 4
Serving jugsqty 4
Serving plattersqty 6
Pliersqty 4

Bird supplies

Bird cagesqty 40
Transport cagesqty 12
Drink cupsqty 40
Food bowlsqty 40
Cage Coversqty 20
Absorbent cage linersqty 120
Spare Seating Stoolsqty 40

Decorations

Table signsqty 40
Directional signsqty 12
Floor plansqty 50
Information boardsqty 8
Tableclothsqty 24

Catering

Groceries
- Coffee - 6 packs
- Tea assortment - 4 boxes
- Sugar - 3 kilograms
- Milk - 12 liters
- Oat milk - 4 liters
- Cola - 8 bottles
- Cola Zero - 8 bottles
- Sinas - 6 bottles
- Iced tea - 6 bottles
- Spa Blauw - 12 bottles
- Spa Rood - 6 bottles
- Apple juice - 4 packs
- Orange juice - 4 cartons
- Paper stir sticks - 2 boxes
- Sugar sticks - 300 pieces
- Oat Cookies - 8 packs
- Butter cookies - 8 packs
- Muesli bars - 60 pieces
- Paprika chips - 6 bags
- Plain chips - 6 bags
- Snacks - 4 bags
- Peanut mix - 4 bags
- Bananas - 5 kilograms
- Apples - 5 kilograms
- Grapes - 3 kilograms
- Sandwich rolls - 60 pieces
- Young cheese - 2 kilograms
- Aged cheese - 1 kilogram
- Back ham - 1 kilogram
- Chicken breast - 1 kilogram
- Hummus - 6 tubs
- Cucumbers - 8 pieces
- Tomatoes - 3 kilograms
- Butter - 1 kilogram
- Mayonnaise - 2 bottles
- Ketchup - 2 bottles
- Napkins - 500 pieces
- Paper plates - 150
- Trash bags - 80 pcs
- Paper towels - 12 rolls
- Toilet paper - 36 rolls
- Hand soap - 6 bottles
- Hand sanitizer - 6 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 4 bottles
- Toilet cleaner - 4 bottles
- Dish soap - 3 bottles
- Sponges - 12 pieces
- Microfiber cloths - 24 pieces
- Paper towels - 12 packs

Cleaning

Waste binsqty 12
Broom setsqty 3
Dustpansqty 3
Mopsqty 3
Bucketsqty 4
Rubber glovesqty 12
Disinfectant sprayqty 6

Registration

Registration formsqty 100
Clipboardsqty 12
Pensqty 30
Name stickersqty 150
Admission wristbandsqty 600
Cash envelopesqty 10
Cash traysqty 2

Safety

Cable matsqty 12
Non-slip matsqty 20
Flashlightsqty 6
Work glovesqty 12

Tips

Prepare one complete welfare set for every bird pitch: a suitable cage, transport cage, drink cup, food bowl, cage cover and absorbent liner. Add extras rather than waiting for sellers to bring replacements.
Plan refreshments by service period, not just headcount. Have enough reusable cups, coffee cups, stirrers and plates for the opening rush, plus coolers, thermos flasks and serving jugs ready before doors open.
Keep registration and payments separate from the bird stalls. Set aside the cash register, change, payment terminals, extension cords and power strips so check-in does not compete for equipment with coffee machines or lighting.
Buy or prepare clear stand signs before assigning pitches. Table signs, stand numbers, printed maps and arrows prevent last-minute confusion when sellers arrive with cages and need to unload.
Measure the loading route before shopping for barriers. Bollards and barrier tape should create a clearly marked unloading area without blocking walking routes, emergency access or the entrance to the registration tables.

Frequently asked questions

What supplies do I need for a bird market?: You need bird cages, transport cages, drink cups, food bowls, cage covers and absorbent cage liners, as well as tables, chairs, stand signs and payment equipment. Add refreshments, coolers, coffee equipment, lighting and route-marking materials for the public areas.
How many cages should I prepare for a bird market?: Prepare at least one suitable cage for each registered bird pitch, plus transport cages for birds arriving and leaving. Confirm the final number after registration closes and keep a small number of spare liners and welfare supplies available.
How early should I buy supplies for a bird market?: Buy reusable equipment and bird-welfare supplies at least 2 to 3 weeks before the market. Check quantities again after registrations close, then purchase consumables such as cups, liners, coffee supplies and refreshments during the final week.
What do I need for bird market check-in and payments?: Set up a registration table, cash register, change, payment terminals, extension cords and power strips. Also prepare admission wristbands and a printed contact list, and test every payment device at least 1 day before opening.

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