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Birds make wonderful pets. They can live for several decades, and when properly cared for can make life-long companions. Many people, when they’re at home, spend a lot of time socializing with their pet birds. However, when the owner is away, a proper bird cage is an essential item.
A bird cage is much more than a containment device. It’s your pet’s home and should be as comfortable as possible for them, as they will spend a great deal of their day inside the cage. The right cage to buy is greatly dependant on the size and type of bird. Small birds such as finches and canaries can do quite will in a small cage. However, keeping a larger bird like a parrot in a small cage can have some detrimental effects for the bird.
A properly sized bird cage will allow the bird to comfortably flap its wings, without any obstructions. Even if the inside of the cage appears to be larger than the wingspan of your bird, once other items such as feeders, swings and toys are added, this might no longer be the case. Therefore it is essential to err on the side of overkill. When confined to too small of a space, birds can develop psychological disorders that lead to shrieking, biting, and other aggressive behaviors. They can also develop physically harmful behaviors such as feather plucking. Most experts agree that feather plucking is the bird’s way of trying to pacify itself when stressed. This stress often comes from one of three sources; either too much time in a confined space, not enough social interaction and attention, or dietary problems.
There are many different types of bird cage available for bird owners. Hanging cages are popular options for those with smaller birds. These can be easily hung from any ceiling hook, but many people prefer to buy hanging cages that come with their own stands. The stand is often no more than a single piece of metal pole that a hook on the top. These set-ups allow the bird to be kept at eye level.
For those with larger birds, or multiple smaller species, a larger bird cage will be in order. These can be simple, inexpensive affairs that can be purchased through nearly any pet supply store, or conversely, can be quite fancy and ornate. Most of these cages are made from steel or wrought iron, although they can be found in wooden varieties as well. Bar spacing is important when trying to decide on which type to buy. Birds are remarkable escape artists, and as such the bar spacing needs to small enough to keep the bird from trying to squeeze through. Again, the right spacing will depend on the size of your pet bird.
Many people find that purchasing a bird cage that comes with an area on top for the bird to perch and play is the best way to go. This gives the bird a place to sit and watch his surroundings while outside the cage, and keeps the mess to a minimum for the rest of the house. These “playtop” cages can be found through most bird specialty stores, and even some larger pet store chains.
