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Do you have the right sized cage? Maybe you added a bird since getting your first one. Do you know if there is adequate room for your bird?
One of the basics of bird ownership is providing your pet with adequate living space. With all the different sizes, colors, and models of bird cages today, it’s easy to become overwhelmed when shopping for a home for your pet. Although it seems there are endless choices when it comes to the types of bird cages available, there are a few simple guidelines you can remember that will make the process of choosing one much easier.
Placement and Location
The first of these rules is to decide where your bird’s cage will be located, and shop based on what will work with the area you have set aside. The area should be away from windows and drafts, yet in an active part of your home to encourage your pet’s social development.
Correct Right Size
While it is perfectly fine to keep a Finch or Canary in a small space, larger birds need larger cages, and it is always better to buy the largest cage you possibly can for your bird. Keeping a bird in a cage that’s too small can lead to undesirable behaviors such as screaming, biting, psychological disorders, and feather plucking, to name a few.
A good cage should be large enough for your bird to walk around comfortably, and fully extend and flap her wings. Don’t forget to take into account the space that will be lost when you add your bird’s perches, food bowls, and toys!
Consult your avian veterinarian for recommended cage sizes for your particular species.
Bar Spacing
Another thing to look at when selecting a cage is the bar spacing. Smaller birds, such as parakeets and lovebirds, require cages with bars no more than a half inch apart, to prevent them from squeezing through or becoming stuck between the bars.
Many bird owners have been surprised to find that their pets are quite the little escape artists! Those who own larger birds should look for bars that are placed horizontally rather than vertically, to give your bird a means of climbing and exercise.
Please let me know if I can help with choosing the correct cage for your bird and budget. Here are a few of our popular cages for 3 sizes of birds:
Hana Hut Dometop Small Bird Cage with Stand
Lani Kai Lodge Playtop Large Bird Cage
**content adapted from PetMD**
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