How to pick the best bird cage

Hello again,
When you are a new bird owner, there are certain rules you need to go by when you buy your first bird cage. First of all a pet bird can bring a load of enjoyment for the whole family, so it is very important to buy them the biggest home you can afford and for their size. If you have a young bird, remember it is going to grow so to save money try to invest in a cage that will be suitable for it when it is grown.

It is important that your cage be one and a half times as large as it's wing span to allow your bird to stretch and move around. Remember that this is your birds home just like your home, but for your bird bigger is always better.

Your pet bird on the average will spend most of his life in his cage. There are a lot of bird cages to pick from so it can become confusing. Some guide lines to go by: for a small bird a wire cage is often durable enough but larger birds need a wrought iron or steel bird cage to withstand their strong beaks. Their curiosity is often hard on a bird cage that is not built well.

I suggest a powder-coated bird cage, it will remain attractive for a long time and is easy to keep clean. A general guide line for bird cage bar spacing would be less than a half-inch for small birds, a half-inch to 1 inch for medium birds and a 1 inch or wider for large birds.

To keep your bird happy bird toys are required to keep your bird from becoming bored and avoiding behavioral and health problems. When buying your toys always take in to consideration the amount of room they will take up. Again a larger cage is always better.

Just another suggestion, place your new bird cage where your pet will have interacton with family members. Find a spot next to a wall or corner so your bird is content and relaxed but can view family action. It can stress your pet if he is in the center of activity. Elevate your bird cage so it has a good view of every one and it also helps from drafts.

I hope this blog has helped you feel more confident in your purchase of a bird cage.