Bird Cage — How to Choose Them
By Jeff Van Persie
Bird cage is simply a cage for confining birds. Birds are commonly kept as pets at homes and housing them requires careful selection of a cage depending on certain factors.
Size of the cage: The size should be just appropriate which provides ample space for their movement. While for birds like a Finch or Canary a small cage is enough, bigger birds need larger cages and it is better to buy the largest cage possible for your bird. Housing a bird in a cage that’s too small can lead to undesirable behaviors such as screaming, biting, psychological disorders and feather plucking. A good cage should be large enough for the bird to walk around comfortably, and fully extend and flap her wings. One should also keep in mind the space that will be lost when you add your bird’s perches, food bowls, and toys. Consult your avian veterinarian for recommended bird cage sizes for your particular species.
Bar Spacing: The next thing to see is the bar spacing. Smaller birds, such as lovebirds and parakeets, require cages with bars which are not more than a half inch apart to prevent them from squeezing through or becoming stuck between the bars. Those who own larger birds should get cages where bars are placed horizontally than vertically, to give your bird a means of climbing and exercise.
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