Selecting a Bird Cage for Your Pet Bird

Selecting the right bird cage for your feathered friends is an important step and one that should be given some thought, especially if you want your pet bird to have a happy and healthy environment. After all, many birds will be spending a good portion of their life in this home and thus it should satisfy their basic needs and provide a stimulating environment.

The size of the cage is related to the size of the bird and their characteristics. A bird cage needs to provide enough room for your friend to move about, groom themselves and stretch. There should be enough room for perches, a food dish, a water supply and toys. Some small birds, such as finches, need room to fly about. You also need to consider whether or not you will be adding birds in the future as company for your primary bird. Most of the time, more room is better than less room and thus a larger cage provides a better environment.

Bar Spacing

Bar spacing is important not only to keep your bird confined, but also to give a bird something to grip with their feet so they can climb about the cage. Large birds, such as Amazons, Cockatoos and Macaws, need a cage with wider bar spacing in the range of 5/8 to one-and-a-half inch spacing. Thicker bars are a plus and make it easier for large birds to grip the bars and climb around the perimeter of the cage.

Medium sized birds, such as Cockatiels, Conures, Senegals and Weavers need cages with slightly less bar spacing. A good choice for these birds might be a cage with spacing in the 1/2 to 3/4 inch range.

Small birds, such as Parakeets, Cockatiels, Finches, Love Birds and Small Parrots require cages with bar spacing in the 1/4 to 1/2 inch range. Very small birds require narrow bar spacing. We've been amazed at how curious little birds, such as Finches, will find any possible way to escape their home and tend to fly about when people are not around. The curious thing is that as soon as the pet owner arrives home, they tend to immediately retreat back into their cage. Sometimes the only indications that they have been out and exploring are the occasional droppings that can be found on the tops of curtains and other perch positions in high places.

Selecting a Location for a Bird Cage

Think about where you will place the bird cage. Birds do enjoy looking at the outside world through windows, but the cage should not be placed in direct sunlight. Also, it's a good idea to avoid locations near heat vents or drafty areas. Birds are susceptible to illnesses and thought should be given to protecting the health of your feathered friends.

Bird Cage Colors

Most of the bird cages found on this Web site are available in a variety of colors. If multiple color selections are available, you will be presented with color options when you make a product selection. Choose a color and style that not only fits your room decor, but also complements the natural colors of the bird.

Other Bird Cage Features to Consider

There are a wide range of features available with quality bird cages. Play cages provide an environment with swinging perches, toys and other objects that stimulate your bird. Outside perches are a nice feature for cages for large birds, and gives them an opportunity to stretch and flex their wings. Door sizes should be considered. Larger doors make it easier to take larger birds in and out of a cage. Flight cages provide a more open environment and can be particularly important if your bird is confined for long periods of time. Stainless steel bowls, easy clean features, integrated bird cage stands and stands with rollers are other features to think about.

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