How To Choose The Right Cage For Your Parrot

Having spent a lot of money buying your parrot it is important to house your parrot in the right kind of home. A home that will not only show your parrot off to best advantage but one your bird will also be happy in.

This article will provide you with tips on how to choose the cage that is best suited to your bird.

1. The cage needs to be the correct size for the parrot you have bought. Parrots, depending on which type you have bought, can be fairly large and as a result have big wingspans. Your parrot needs to be able to sp
   ead his wings without being hindered or cramped in the cage you buy so the cage needs to be large enough for your parrot.
2. Dome shaped cages or square shaped - which is best? Dome shaped cages are not really suitable for parrots because the birds cannot climb on to and play on the cage. Generally the dome shaped cages have lots of vertical bars but few horizontal ones making it almost impossible for your bird to climb on it. Also, towards the top of the cage the available space becomes narrower and makes it difficult for your bird to spread his wings. So a square or rectangular shaped cage of the right size for your particular bird would be much better.
3. Buy the best quality cage you can afford. Cages are made from many different materials and although cages built using the higher quality materials are more expensive generally they are safer and last longer.
4. Think "safety" when buying your bird's cage. Cages with fancy scroll work and intricate designs can be a death trap for your bird. The spacing of cage bars can also be deadly if your bird can get his head, feet or wings caught in them. Also be on the look out for sharp edges.
5. You want a cage that you can easily maintain. It needs to have a tray that slides out at the bottom of the cage and easy access to food and water dishes.

These tips may not be exhaustive but if you use them your chances of buying a cage well suited to your bird will be greater.

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