catching a bird in a large cage

I need to catch some of my birds to trim their toenails (canary and finches) but my cage is either too large or too small! It's about 3 ft x 3 ft x 2 ft, so not large enough to walk into but too large to just stick my hand in and chase them around. If I open the bottom door, I can't reach to the top and if I open the top door I can't reach to the bottom! Not to mention I am worried that the other birds will fly out in their panic, and we would have a heck of a time catching them all again! Any suggestions?

 

A net is your best option to try and catch them, Its not going to be easy as they are very fast when they want to get away from something.

Mike

 

A net inside the cage? I actually did try that, but the handle is sort of long. Maybe if I cut one down? And have someone else stand in front of the cage door to shoo away anyone who tries to get out?

 

I usually heard that light towel is alright, as long as the towel doesn't soffocate or injury the bird when picking it up. I don't really know for sure. For referene though, you should make sure to not hold on too tight on the bird because their bones are a lot more fragile and delicate than they seem.