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Choosing a Parrot Cage or Birds Cage
Budgie Cage, Cockatiel Cage, LoveBird Cage
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Since pet parrots spend most of their time inside their cage, choosing the right bird cage
is crucial. There is no universally perfect parrot cage. It all depends on your pet and a little
consideration to your space and budget. Still, there are certain criteria that you have to remember when choosing
your parrot's home.
Size
Through proper training, there will come a time that your bird will no longer need a cage. But before that happens,
you have to choose the most suitable cage for your pet. As a rule, larger is always better. But if you can't afford
to have the largest cage on the market or if your house cannot accommodate the size of your parrot's home, then
choose a cage that is large enough for your pet to move and jump around in without the risk of banging it's head on
the roof. Large birds obviously need a large cage, but that doesn't mean that smaller birds should be housed in a
small cage.
Do not take size for granted. A small cage makes a large bird sad and uncomfortable.
Safety
Safety of the bird cage is as important as it's size. You may have the largest cage ever but if your cage is unfit
for birds, you are just doing more harm to your bird than good. Therefore, before buying a cage, examine it
carefully. There should be no small pieces around the cage that can be removed by the bird. Most cages are
made from metals like stainless steel, zinc and wire. The most economical is a wire cage. However, do not forget to
inspect regularly broken wires and broken welds. These can lead to injury or an escape route for your bird. Also,
check the spaces between wires. Spaces should be small enough to prevent the bird's head from getting trapped in
between the wires.
Other Factors
The entry door should be big enough for the bird to get in and out easily. Parrots are very intelligent animals so
make sure that you add extra security by adding a bird-proof door lock or a cage that already has one.
The shape of the cage is also important. Most bird cages have greater height than length. This
allows the bird to climb up and down but do little since they cannot fly straight or straight down.
Choose a cage that maximizes the bird's movement.
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