Tuesday, May 6, 2014

What To Look For When Buying A Bird Cage

By Almer Howard


A bird cage is an important purchase for the health and well being of all your birds. It will definitely be the home for all your birds for most of their lifespan. Hence the cage you decide to purchase should be a secure and safe place for your birds to live, and a comfortable place for them to rest and play too. This is why you should be extremely careful when purchasing a bird cage for your birds. This article will highlight some of the most important things to look into when buying a bird cage.

Many people tend to make the mistake of choosing a bird cage that is too small when they become a bird owner. The best thing to do is try and purchase the largest cage that you can depending on the budget that you have to work with. Depending on the bird species that you choose, you are going to find that there are generally minimum cage requirements that you can go buy before you spend the money. If you are planning on keeping multiple birds in the same cage, you will obviously need to make sure that you go as large as possible for ultimate health and comfort for your feathered friends.

Not only the size of the bird cage, but the bar spacing and thickness of the cage are also vital for the safety of your birds. If the bar spacing is too large, the birds can either escape or even get their heads stuck between the bars. On the other hand, if the spacing is too small, the birds can get their feet, beak and wings injured in the process. The thickness of the cage is also extremely important in this regard. Small birds would do fine in thin gauged-wire cages while larger birds would definitely need large and stronger gauged- wire for their safety. This would prevent the wire from being bent or broken because of the weight of the bird.

Speaking of bars, you will also want to take the thickness into consideration as a smaller bird will need a thinner gauge to be comfortable. When you have a larger species, you can go with a much stronger and larger bar size so that they will not end up bent or broken.

You must also consider the hygiene of the birds when selecting a cage for your feathered friends. The cage should possess easy access for cleaning since birds are considered messy creatures. Your hand should be able to reach each and every corner of the cage without any problem. Cages with wider doors and trays that could be easily removed, are some of the best options for your birds.

The most important factor to consider when buying bird cages is safety. The materials from which the bird cage is constructed, any sharp corners or edges, use of plastics and paints are all factors which can affect the safety of your bird.

Cages manufactured with stainless wire and finished with non-toxic paint are the ideal category of cages for your birds. Plastic coated wire should not be used in this regard. The reason being, soft and brittle plastic could be easily broken and ingested by the birds. Cut edges of the cage should be smoothed in order to avoid injury.

Overall, you will see that the right amount of research will give you the absolute best way to pick out a cage that is going to suit both the needs of your bird as well as whatever budget you may have in place. Once your bird is all set up inside their new cage, you will be able to enjoy them for a long time. When all is said and done, you are going to be glad that you took the time to research all of your options.




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