Guide to buying a bird cage

Although each bird needs specific factors for the conditions in the cage, there are different factors that you should consider when choosing a cage regardless of the type of bird you have. In this article today, we are going to discuss the bird cage purchase guide available in the market.

Cage size

Choose as large a cage as possible for your bird. Usually, choosing the largest cage is the best option, provided that the cage and bars are designed to fit your bird (for example, a large cage with empty space between the bars is not suitable for a canary).
The bird should always have as much space as possible. have Ideally, the bird should be able to fly to its nest, especially if it is never allowed out of the cage. It is very suitable to have small cages for traveling or sleeping cages.

The appearance of the cage

Don't choose cylindrical cages for most birds because they look small (plus some birds don't feel safe in these types of cages). For small birds the length of the cage is more important than the height of the cage because they are always flying in the cage (and the bird flies side to side more than up and down). Taller cages are suitable for large parrots, as the height means they need a lot of space to play and often climb up and down the bars.

Direction and space between cage bars

For the safety of your pet, the space between the bars or wires is very important for the safety of your bird. Improper space between the bars can cause the bird's head, wings, beak or legs to get caught between the bars, which can be fatal.

The direction of the bars of the parrot cage should be horizontal so that the bird can climb on both sides of the cage. For birds that do not use their beaks to climb the bars of the cage (finches, canaries), the direction of the bars is not very important.

Cage quality

Find and buy the cage with the best quality. High quality crates made of good materials make your pet safer. Cages made of stainless steel are usually safer (the materials are non-toxic) and last longer than plastic or wire cages.

Easy maintenance

You want a cage that is easy to maintain and clean. Look for a cage that you can easily remove the tray under the cage and clean the cage easily.

Cages should not be such that the bird can easily play with them and cause them to open, but they should have access to the cage through the door when cleaning. Ideally, you should be able to easily place food and water dishes in the cage without opening the main cage.