2009-12-13 • by Administrator

Have you bought a bird and do not know what the size, shape, color etc of a cage should be like to make it the perfect bird cage? Follow the pointers below to get the perfect bird cage with minimal effort.

Size of the cage

For birds of the medium and large size variety, the dimensions for the width, height and depth of the cage should be a minimum of one and a half times the bird’s wingspan. In the case of smaller birds, provide a cage with a size that is enough for the bird to fly in comfortably.
For big birds, make sure the height and the length of the cage is a lot. Whereas for smaller birds like the canaries; the cage should be wider and longer to allow for free flight movement. Do not go by the size recommended by the pet stores as they will most often than not suggest sizes that are a minimum which will not get you the perfect bird cage. Know that the bigger the cage, the happier the bird.

Cage Door

The size of the cage door should be large enough for your hand to go through and take the bird out comfortably without straining its neck or feet. Birds are expert prison breakers so make sure your door is padlocked or totally escape proof. Ask an artist to add some aesthetic touch to your cage door to get you one step closer to the perfect bird cage.

Shape of the cage

Never go for round cages! It not only gives the bird less space to fly or move around, but also doesn’t make it any easier to clean.

Material of the cage

Stainless steel is the preferred material for bird cages as it is tough, strong and unbreakable making it immune to bird damage. Moreover, it is easier to clean and disinfect.

Cage Bottom

The most important part of the cage that many bird owners overlook is the bottom. It is often the dirtiest part of the cage and hence needs to have a provision to be easily removed and put back in without creating any gaps in the process. Sliding cage bottoms are preferred over other contraptions for the perfect bird cage. Do not use cage bottoms that are made out of wood as they can easily be shaved off and the resulting dust can damage and choke the bird’s airways.

Location of the cage

To enable perfect visibility and easy handling of the cage, the cage must be put at a level that is exactly at your chest level. Placing the bird cage on the floor or on lower levels makes the bird feel insecure and threatened. Find out if your bird likes company of the human or avian nature. If the bird is Paris Hilton like, put the cage somewhere in the home that is the center of family activity. However, if the bird hates company, place the cage in an innocuous, quiet corner of a room.
Everybody loves a good house, and this goes for your pet bird as well. If you get your bird the best cage, you’re gifting your pet bird a home!